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February 17, 2021 Hello. Every day, we’ll send you stories we think you’ll love. Let us know what you’re interested in to improve your recommendations. Choose your interests From Global Migration In Turkey’s Safe Zone in Syria, Security and Misery Go Hand in Hand Turkey was widely criticized when it sent forces into Syria, but today its soldiers stand between millions of Syrians and potential slaughter at the hands of President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. From Travel Meet America’s 63rd National Park The New River Gorge in West Virginia got the federal government’s highest protection, thanks, in part, to the latest pandemic relief bill. From United Kingdom As Fox News Struggles at Home, Murdoch Brings Its Playbook to the U.K. His venture and another upstart by a rival group of investors will challenge the BBC and Britain’s efforts to guard against political bias in television news. From Sports Aslan Karatsev of Russia Continues an Unlikely Run at Australian Open The unknown Russian became one of the few players to make the semifinal of a Grand Slam after surviving the qualifying tournament. From Business & Technology Vox Finds Its Next Top Editor at The Atlantic Swati Sharma, 34, prepares to take over the 90-person newsroom of a digital outlet known for its clearsighted articles on knotty issues in the news. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Obituaries Lives that shaped the world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Race in America Exploring race, identity and society COLUMNS AND SERIES The latest updates for you From Renters Freed From a Daily Commute, They Looked to the Suburbs A larger, newer place in the couple’s West New York neighborhood was out of reach. But they didn’t need to be near the Lincoln Tunnel anymore. From What to Cook What to Cook Today Take a moment to prepare for Mardi Gras, or embrace the cold weather and make a hearty stroganoff. From Reviews by Pete Wells Stuck at Home, Pastry Chefs Find Freedom. New Yorkers Find Cookies. At dozens of microbakeries in apartment kitchens, laid-off chefs are flexing their creativity to meet the city’s demand for cheer and calories. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Wines of The Times Penfolds Releases Wines Made From American Grapes The winemaker’s new line is a blend of California and Australian harvests. From Movies Is This the Most Radical Film Ever Produced by Hollywood? “Judas and the Black Messiah” is the rare Hollywood film to explore a vision of Blackness that has nothing to do with white audiences. From Books to Read ‘The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song,’ by Henry Louis Gates Jr.: An Excerpt An excerpt from “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song,” by Henry Louis Gates Jr. From U.S. & Politics John C. Calhoun: Protector of Minorities? Robert Elder’s new biography, “Calhoun,” recounts not only his life, but also his ideas about minority rights and his legacy on democratic political thought. From Sports Daniil Medvedev Finds Another Way of Playing Professional Tennis How is this elite tennis player different from all other tennis players? Let us count the ways. But can he win a Grand Slam title? 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