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January 31, 2023 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Russia Sidesteps Western Punishments, With Help From Friends At the Supreme Court, Ethics Questions Over a Spouse's Business Ties A Risky Trade in Ukraine Grows Riskier Amid the War Faked-Evidence Case Collapses as Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence Why Black Families Are Leaving New York, and What It Means for the City Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION James Sasso Donald Trump Isn't the Only One to Blame for the Capitol Riot. I'd Know. Only by understanding how the rioters lost faith in government can we figure out how to protect our democracy from future attacks. Robert Zaretsky Are French People Just Lazy? French workers are outraged by raising the retirement age. But is laziness driving the outrage or something deeper? Linda Greenhouse The Latest Crusade to Place Religion Over the Rest of Civil Society The Supreme Court appears ready to overrule a decision that has stood for nearly five decades on religion in the workplace. Janai Nelson Ron DeSantis Wants to Erase Black History. Why? This disturbing attempt to erase history is one of the most visible examples of performative white supremacy since the presidency of Donald Trump. Virginia Sole-Smith Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me The guidelines are rooted in a premise that should have been rejected long ago: that weight loss is the best path to health and happiness. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS U.S. Plans to End Public Health Emergency for Covid in May The end of the emergency, planned for May 11, will bring about a complex set of policy changes and signals a new chapter in the government's pandemic response. The Yale Library That's a Temple to Learning … and a Portal to Hell In "Hell Bent," Leigh Bardugo continues the fantastical journey she began in "Ninth House." Santos Temporarily Steps Aside From House Committees Amid Calls to Resign The decision was the first concession by Representative George Santos, Republican of New York, who has admitted to faking parts of his résumé and is facing multiple investigations. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Cindy Williams, Co-Star of 'Laverne & Shirley,' Dies at 75 From 1976 to 1983, she (Shirley) and Penny Marshall (Laverne) drew millions of viewers to a sitcom playing roommates who worked in a Milwaukee brewery. Black Americans Are Much More Likely to Face Tax Audits, Study Finds A new report documents systemic discrimination in how the I.R.S. selects taxpayers to be audited, with implications for a debate on the agency's funding. 2 Monkeys Are Apparently Taken From Dallas Zoo in Latest Bizarre Incident The emperor tamarin monkeys were reported missing on Monday, the latest among several unexplained episodes that have led to the death of one animal and left others free to escape. Best Conference in Men's College Basketball? The Big 12. The conference is thriving on its depth: Eight or nine teams in the 10-team Big 12 are playing at a high level. Snap's Revenue Growth Slows Further Amid Tech Downturn The maker of Snapchat also swung to a loss in the latest quarter and projected that its sales would decline. 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