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December 31, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Russia Pounds Ukrainian City Ahead of New Year, as Putin Tries to Project Normalcy U.S. Helicopters Sink 3 Houthi Boats in Red Sea, Pentagon Says The U.S. and Israel: An Embrace Shows Signs of Strain After Oct. 7 Can He Condemn the Killings Without Causing More Pain? Cats Filled the Prison. Then the Inmates Fell in Love. Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE boygenius Is Having All the Fun Backstage with the breakout supergroup of the year. What If People Don't Need to Care About Climate Change to Fix It? "I think the debates on climate change are far too politicized, and that's doing a disservice to making progress," says researcher Hannah Ritchie. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER He Killed His Molester as a Teenager. Should He Be Spared Deportation? After 13 years in prison in Massachusetts, Marco Flores is fighting being deported to El Salvador, which he left when he was 6. Ukraine, Stalled on the Front, Steps Up Sabotage, Targeting Trains As conventional forces struggle to break through defensive lines, both sides are increasingly turning to guerrilla tactics. 'As I Got to the Front of the Line, a Man Approached Me From Behind' A quick stop at the post office, a bright spot in the sky and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Tom Wilkinson, Actor in 'The Full Monty,' Dies at 75 A versatile performer who also starred in "Shakespeare in Love" and "Batman Begins," he won acclaim for his work in television, film and onstage. Week 17 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: A Team-by-Team Guide Detailed tables and scenarios explain every team's paths to the playoffs. They Sold Everything to Go on a 3-Year Cruise. How It All Unraveled. The Life at Sea cruise was supposed to be the ultimate bucket-list experience: 382 port calls worldwide over 1,095 days. The only thing missing was a trip-worthy ship. What If People Don't Need to Care About Climate Change to Fix It? "I think the debates on climate change are far too politicized, and that's doing a disservice to making progress," says researcher Hannah Ritchie. The New York Times News Quiz, Dec. 29, 2023 Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers. 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