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December 18, 2022 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers Counting Russia's War Dead, With Tips, Clips and a Giant Spreadsheet In the U.S., His Site Has Been Linked to Massacres. In Japan, He's a Star. O Come All Ye Faithful, Except When Christmas Falls on a Sunday The Education of CNN's Chris Licht Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE The Lives They Lived A boy just baptized. A girl who just had her Sweet 16. These are the stories of 12 children killed by guns this year. Childhood's Greatest Danger: The Data on Kids and Gun Violence Gun violence recently surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death for American children. No group of kids has been spared, but some have fared far worse. She Didn't Want a Sweet 16. But It Was the Best Night of Her Short Life. Angellyh Yambo was one of thousands of American children killed by gun violence this year. Two Sisters, Their Minecraft Partner and a Meetup That Never Happened Shiway and Sadie Barry were two of thousands of American children killed by gun violence this year. He Was Baptized on Sunday and Started School on Monday. Then He Was Gone. LaVonte'e Williams was one of thousands of American children killed by gun violence this year. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Can Child Care Be a Big Business? Private Equity Thinks So. Some high-end chains are surprisingly profitable, and they are trying to shape child care policy in Washington. J. Robert Oppenheimer Cleared of 'Black Mark' After 68 Years The physicist and architect of the American atomic bomb was stripped of his security clearance in 1954 after what is now called a flawed investigation. Proud Boys Trial Is Set to Open, Focusing on Role in Jan. 6 Violence The charge of seditious conspiracy is the same as in a recent trial of members of the Oath Keepers militia, but the Proud Boys defendants are accused of a central role in the fighting at the Capitol. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT 'After We Finished Our Meal, Our Waitress Returned to the Table' The upside of eating at small restaurant, a Coney Island day and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. How a Town Famous for Xenophobia Fell in Love With Immigrants "We now want as many immigrants as possible," said Bernard Thompson, the mayor of Hérouxville, Quebec, a onetime supporter of the town's anti-immigrant code. The Year We Lost It We're living in a rage-filled emotional dystopia. Is there a way out? Minnesota Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in N.F.L. History The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime. For Jan Morris, Staying in One Place Was Never an Option A new biography examines what made the prolific travel writer and transgender figure so driven, and who was ignored along the way. 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