For You: What Should I Do With My Big Fat Inheritance?

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November 28, 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 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY The Woman on the Bridge Years of Delays, Billions in Overruns: The Dismal History of Big Infrastructure Local News Outlets Could Reap $1.7 Billion in Build Back Better Aid A Wine Rack on Rails? U.K. Businesses Seek Solutions to Shortages. As U.K. Beckons Truck Drivers, Many in Poland Say 'No Thanks' Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Kwame Anthony Appiah What Should I Do With My Big Fat Inheritance? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on the burdens of philanthropy — and more. Charley Locke and Christopher Payne How the $4 Trillion Flood of Covid Relief Is Funding the Future From broadband to transportation to high-tech medical manufacturing, benefits from America's pandemic money infusion will linger. Tejal Rao Making Fresh Cheese at Home Is Worth It. This Recipe Proves It. Homemade paneer is tender and delicate and extremely creamy — and the star of this simple tikka. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Edgar Sandoval How Austin Became One of the Least Affordable Cities in America The capital of Texas has long been an attractive place to call home. But with an average of 180 new residents a day arriving, its popularity has created a brewing housing crisis that is reshaping the city. Joseph B. Treaster If You Linger in the Palm Beach Area and Boca Raton They are packed with restaurants, stunning hotels and spectacular views. Jenny Gross 'Afghan Girl' From 1985 National Geographic Cover Takes Refuge in Italy Sharbat Gula, whose haunting portrait was featured by the magazine more than three decades ago, was evacuated to Rome after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Nate Cohn The Disconnect Between Biden's Popular Policies and His Unpopularity Voters often punish a president for pushing an unpopular agenda. But President Biden has been learning that they rarely reward a president for enacting legislation. Alanis Thames Iron Bowl Thriller Behind It, Alabama Prepares for No. 1 Georgia Alabama is poised to move up a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of its Southeastern Conference title game against the Bulldogs. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT 'My Eyes Landed on Something I Didn't Know I Was Looking For' Unleashed on Third Avenue, a museum encounter and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Ellie Shechet This Fire-Loving Fungus Eats Charcoal, if It Must Some fungi sprout in fiery shades of orange and pink after wildfires, feasting on what was left behind by the burn. Ted Loos An Art Fair Meets a Pent-Up Demand This year's edition of Art Basel Miami Beach brings collectors back while welcoming a more diverse group of gallery owners. Ginanne Brownell Weaving the Threads of Applied and Contemporary Art Works created with or inspired by textiles and crafting are being showcased at Art Basel Miami Beach and at satellite fairs. Ray Mark Rinaldi For 2 Bogotá Galleries, Art Basel Means Business With a limited market in Colombia, Casas Riegner and Instituto de Visión depend on art fairs to survive and to support the careers of their artists. 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? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. 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