For You: Putin’s War: The Inside Story of a Catastrophe

Plus, Ukrainians Focus on Resilience a Day After Major Russian Strikes

December 17, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll care about. Improve your recommendations by letting us know what you're interested in. CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Ukrainians Focus on Resilience a Day After Major Russian Strikes For Planet Earth, This Might Be the Start of a New Age Putin Makes Rare Visit to Ukraine War Headquarters How a Town Famous for Xenophobia Fell in Love With Immigrants Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX's Ryan Salame Go to homepage FROM STYLE Styles's 93 Most Stylish 'People' of 2022 Or is it Styles-ish? Either way, when anthropologists look back on this year, they'll be glad to have this list. 'Luddite' Teens Don't Want Your Likes When the only thing better than a flip phone is no phone at all. Michelle Obama's Fashion Declaration of Independence The former first lady dressed with a new sense of freedom on her book tour. My Stint as the Adulterous Flavor-of-the-Month I was trying to have an experience and ended up having a life. What Is the Best Winter Coat That Is Not a Puffer? A reader is looking for a warm winter coat that does not look like a sleeping bag. Tomorrow: From Our Sunday Magazine Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS A New 'Best Man' Gives Equal Time to the Women "The Best Man: The Final Chapters," a new series sequel to the popular films, deepens the franchise's female characters, introduces new faces and tackles a wider range of issues. In Suspending Journalists on Twitter, Musk Flexes His Media Muscle Elon Musk's moves this week set off a heated debate about complex issues of free speech and online censorship. The Rich Get College Subsidies While the Student Debt Debate Goes On As debt relief for student loan borrowers faces scrutiny, wealthy families can amass millions of dollars in tax-favored 529 college savings plans. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Putin's War: The Inside Story of a Catastrophe Secret battle plans, intercepted communications and Russian soldiers explain how a "walk in the park" became a catastrophe for Russia. How to Watch the N.F.L.'s Saturday Tripleheader The Week 15 lineup features a rare Saturday lineup of three games topped by a prime-time matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. Twitter Reinstates Suspended Accounts of Several Journalists The brief bans, which came after Elon Musk had suggested the journalists were violating Twitter's rules on personal privacy, had alarmed free-speech advocates. The Year We Lost It We're living in a rage-filled emotional dystopia. Is there a way out? U.S. Scrutinizes Political Donations by Sam Bankman-Fried and Allies Federal prosecutors appear to be focusing on possible wrongdoing by cryptocurrency executives, rather than by Democratic or Republican politicians. But the inquiries widen an explosive campaign finance scandal. 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