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December 18, 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 Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers Counting Russia's War Dead, With Tips, Clips and a Giant Spreadsheet In the U.S., His Site Has Been Linked to Massacres. In Japan, He's a Star. O Come All Ye Faithful, Except When Christmas Falls on a Sunday The Education of CNN's Chris Licht Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE The Lives They Lived A boy just baptized. A girl who just had her Sweet 16. These are the stories of 12 children killed by guns this year. Childhood's Greatest Danger: The Data on Kids and Gun Violence Gun violence recently surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death for American children. No group of kids has been spared, but some have fared far worse. She Didn't Want a Sweet 16. But It Was the Best Night of Her Short Life. Angellyh Yambo was one of thousands of American children killed by gun violence this year. Two Sisters, Their Minecraft Partner and a Meetup That Never Happened Shiway and Sadie Barry were two of thousands of American children killed by gun violence this year. He Was Baptized on Sunday and Started School on Monday. Then He Was Gone. LaVonte'e Williams was one of thousands of American children killed by gun violence this year. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS 'After We Finished Our Meal, Our Waitress Returned to the Table' The upside of eating at small restaurant, a Coney Island day and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. How a Town Famous for Xenophobia Fell in Love With Immigrants "We now want as many immigrants as possible," said Bernard Thompson, the mayor of Hérouxville, Quebec, a onetime supporter of the town's anti-immigrant code. The Year We Lost It We're living in a rage-filled emotional dystopia. Is there a way out? 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 Minnesota Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in N.F.L. History The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime. The race for the Golden Boot comes down to Messi, Mbappé and two of their teammates. What Comes Next for the Most Empty Downtown in America Tech workers are still at home. The $17 salad place is expanding into the suburbs. So what is left in San Francisco? For Jan Morris, Staying in One Place Was Never an Option A new biography examines what made the prolific travel writer and transgender figure so driven, and who was ignored along the way. Can Child Care Be a Big Business? Private Equity Thinks So. Some high-end chains are surprisingly profitable, and they are trying to shape child care policy in Washington. 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