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October 22, 2024, 4:47 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed U.S. and Europe Agree to Finalize $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets Understanding the BRICS Summit India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Hostilities The Princess and the Justice Hamas's Guerrilla Tactics in North Gaza Make It Hard to Defeat Go to homepage Guest Essays From Opinion Ann Patchett Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work? Michael Sokolove I Grew Up in Bucks County, Pa. I Went Back to Try to Make Sense of the Election. The people in Riegelsville, Pa., expressed two shockingly different visions of what a president should be. John Della Volpe Trump's Bro Whispering Could Cost Democrats Too Many Young Men Trump's play for Generation Z men could peel enough away from the Democratic Party to transform the country's electoral math for years to come. Jennifer Weiner There Is No Safe Way to Turn Teenagers Into Megastars How many more boy band tragedies do we need to see before we connect the dots? Megan K. Stack These Undecided Michigan Voters Really Aren't All That Undecided Many people I spoke to seemed reluctant to admit — even, perhaps, to themselves — that they were really going to vote for that person. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover Former Abercrombie C.E.O. Is Charged With Running Sex-Trafficking Ring Prosecutors said Michael Jeffries and two others coerced dozens of men into sex acts during Mr. Jeffries's tenure at the clothing company. A Radical Approach to Flooding in England: Give Land Back to the Sea When a huge tract of land on the Somerset coast was deliberately flooded, the project was slammed as "ridiculous" by a local lawmaker. But the results have been transformative. Jamie Dimon Privately Supports Kamala Harris. He Just Won't Say So. JPMorgan's chief executive has told associates of his support for the vice president, and his dislike of Donald Trump. But fearful of blowback, he won't say it publicly. The Election Has Taken Over TikTok. Here's What It Looks Like. Tens of thousands of videos are posted to TikTok each week about the presidential election, including dances set to songs made from speech snippets, comedic impersonations, pranks and even news commentary. How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man. The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now The age-old debate continues. $900,000 Homes in California A 1922 bungalow in West Hollywood, a four-bedroom house from 1898 outside Monterey, and a two-story midcentury house in the Bay Area. For Vance, an Idyllic Appalachian Startup Became a Hard Lesson During JD Vance's brief career as a venture capitalist, few startups attracted his support more than AppHarvest, a now bankrupt plan to build greenhouses across Appalachia. 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 Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for For You from The New York Times. To stop receiving For You, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018