For You: The Mean Life of a ‘Midsize’ Model

Plus, What's a Japanese Mobster to Do in Retirement? Join a Softball Team.

February 9, 2023 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY What's a Japanese Mobster to Do in Retirement? Join a Softball Team. Syrian Refugees Who Died in Earthquake Are Returned Home 7 Takeaways From Biden's State of the Union Address Biden Aims to Win Back White Working-Class Voters Through Their Wallets In Rural Ukraine, Medicine and Hope Roll In on a Truck Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES The Mean Life of a 'Midsize' Model On TikTok, a midsize movement is forming, but models like Jill Kortleve are rarely cast in glossy brand campaigns or on the catwalks. Why not? Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt's Picture-Perfect Life The author has long been surrounded by fame. Still, she keeps some things private. The Teenager Leading the Smartphone Liberation Movement Logan Lane gave up her smartphone. That changed her life. The Blurred Lines Between Goldman C.E.O.'s Day Job and His D.J. Gig David Solomon brushes off D.J.ing as a minor hobby that has little to do with his work at the bank, but his activities may pose potential conflicts of interest. They Were Proud Houston Homeowners. Then It All Fell Apart. Five years after Hurricane Harvey destroyed their home, Becca and Sergio Fuentes are still rebuilding their lives. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS After Shouts of 'Liar' and Worse, Biden Takes on His Detractors in Real Time His State of the Union address was not exactly a celebration of a unity agenda. But the president seemed to relish the scrimmage. The Lethal Beauty of the Gloriosa Lily Regal and otherworldly, it has enchanted florists with its flamelike form and incendiary colors. But the bloom is every bit as dangerous as it looks. This Soup Can Be Many Things, but It's Always Delicious The warmth and richness of menudo is a fortifying ritual to finish up the week — or start a new one. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed Throughout Pregnancy The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force warned of a rise in hypertensive disorders among pregnant women, particularly women of color. China Sends Spy Balloons Over Military Sites Worldwide, U.S. Officials Say The balloons have some advantages over the satellites that orbit the earth in regular patterns. They fly closer to earth and can evade radar. 2023 Oscar Nominations: Full Ballot Here's every nominee. Cast your vote and predict the winners. Searching for Streaming Profit, Disney Cuts $5.5 Billion in Costs In the company's first earnings report since Bob Iger returned as C.E.O., it exceeded Wall Street's expectations. But about 7,000 employees are expected to be laid off. Kyrie Irving Says He Wants to Change His Narrative in Dallas After his first practice with the Dallas Mavericks since being traded from the Nets, Kyrie Irving said he felt nothing but "genuine love" from his new team. 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