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September 5, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED North Korea Finds New Leverage in the Ukraine War Where in the World Are People Back in the Office? 3 Bullets, 2 Wars, 1 Village Cuba Says Its Citizens Were Lured to Fight in Russia's War in Ukraine Making Sure 1.4 Billion People Are Very Aware India Is Hosting the G20 Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION John Rapley America Is an Empire in Decline. That Doesn't Mean It Has to Fall. The Roman Empire is both an illuminating precedent and a cautionary tale. Camilo Ortiz and Lenore Skenazy This Simple Fix Could Help Anxious Kids Overprotection may be making kids scared of the world. If so, wouldn't the obvious solution be more independence? Patti Davis Behind Dianne Feinstein's Headlines Lies Another, Untold Story The caregiving journey always feels like a pilgrim's path, lonely and strange. Adam Frank and Marcelo Gleiser The Story of Our Universe May Be Starting to Unravel Is cosmology in crisis? Megan K. Stack and Rob Stothard He Was Shot 14 Times at the Dinner Table. His Children Want to Know if Britain Ordered the Hit. Proposed legislation may keep them from ever finding out. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER A Huge Threat to the U.S. Budget Has Receded. And No One Is Sure Why. Instead of growing and growing, as it always had, spending per Medicare beneficiary has nearly leveled off over more than a decade. Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That? For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet. Coach of Spain's Women's Soccer Team Is Fired Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss. 5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren't the Blue Lagoon Some say Iceland's more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens' happiness. Here's a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik where you can test that theory. Have You Seen Paul McCartney's Lost Bass Guitar? Tips Welcome. For decades, mystery has surrounded the fate of the missing bass that accompanied the Beatles as they rocketed to fame. A new campaign is trying to find it. Where the Universe Began A half-century ago, a radio telescope in Holmdel, N.J., sent two astronomers 13.8 billion years back in time — and opened a cosmic window that scientists have been peering through ever since. The Ground-Floor Window Into What's Ailing Downtowns City centers may have to be reimagined to solve the problem of vacant storefronts. Schools Closed as Manhunt for Pennsylvania Fugitive Expands Danelo Cavalcante escaped from a prison near Philadelphia on Thursday, days after receiving a life sentence for homicide. The authorities said he had been spotted near homes. 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 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