For You: Sweden Is Becoming Unbearable

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September 20, 2022 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Justice Dept. Charges 47 in Brazen Pandemic Aid Fraud in Minnesota 'Very Harmful' Lack of Data Blunts U.S. Response to Outbreaks Videos Show Trump Allies Handling Georgia Voting Equipment How a Quebec Lithium Mine May Help Make Electric Cars Affordable In One Corner of Kosovo, Cheers Still Ring Out for Putin Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Elisabeth Asbrink Sweden Is Becoming Unbearable The idea of Sweden as a land of equal opportunity, safe from the plagues of extreme left or extreme right that haunt other countries, is gone. Alec Wilkinson Math Is the Great Secret If human beings invented numbers and counting, then how is it that there are numbers such as primes that have attributes no one gave them? Francis Sanzaro The Next Walk You Take Could Change Your Life Walking in my neighborhood taught me what running wild in the mountains couldn't. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS The Gamification of Humanity In "You've Been Played," a self-identified gamer warns against the dangers of imposing artificial incentives on all aspects of our lives. The Godwit's Long, Long Nonstop Journey Researchers marvel at the bird's record-holding migratory flight of 7,000 or so miles from Alaska to New Zealand at this time of year. No eating or refueling along the way. Es Devlin's Next Stage The British designer, whose new installation will be unveiled at Tate Modern this week, made her name in theater. These days, you're as likely to find her work in art galleries, stadium gigs and fashion shows. Trump Was Warned Late Last Year of Potential Legal Peril Over Documents A former White House lawyer sought to impress on him the need to return material he had taken with him upon leaving office. Arrests at Southwestern Border Exceed 2 Million in a Year for the First Time The historic pace of undocumented immigrants entering the country continued as the Biden administration tried to steer clear of immigration issues with the midterm elections approaching. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT 'She Was Not a Talented Singer, but I Enjoyed It Nonetheless' Walking the dog to a favorite tune, rush hour on the No. 2 and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. For New Yorkers, 6 p.m. Is the New 8 p.m. Why are restaurants in the city filling up at hours that were once unfashionably early? Opinion | Mental Health Is Political Many in power would prefer to kick questions like "What caused the mental health crisis?" and "Who benefits?" out of sight. Don't let them. It's Never Too Late to 'Fly' on a Trapeze Tom Moore made a name for himself as a film, TV and theater director. But his dream has always been to "fly" on the trapeze, high in the air. And that's what he is doing at age 79. In His Vancouver Home, a Lighting Designer Embraces a Natural Glow By combining soft illumination with bold furniture, Omer Arbel creates unexpected energy in the small rooms of his bungalow. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you.   CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018