For You: Becoming Trump Country

Plus, Trump Signals a 'Seismic Shift,' Shocking the Washington Establishment

November 17, 2024, 4:45 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed Trump Signals a 'Seismic Shift,' Shocking the Washington Establishment How Kamala Harris Burned Through $1.5 Billion in 15 Weeks Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles Trump, Visiting New York, Finds a Friendly Crowd at a Fight How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth Go to homepage From Our Sunday Magazine Becoming Trump Country Two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania's Luzerne County, one of the many places that shifted to the right in this year's election. He Thought He Knew Horses. Then He Learned to Really Listen. Warwick Schiller made his name as an expert trainer. An enigmatic little horse completely changed his outlook. Audio | The Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom's Choice to Die Dr. Ellen Wiebe, who has performed hundreds of medical aid in dying (or MAID) procedures, discusses what constitutes a good death. 48 MIN LISTEN He Made a Daring Escape From China. Then His Real Troubles Began. He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China's power stretches far beyond its borders. Nature's 'Swiss Army Knife': What Can We Learn From Venom? A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that's just the beginning. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover The Hidden Truth Linking the Broken Border to Your Online Shopping Cart The incoming Trump administration promises an immigration crackdown. But for years, the on-demand economy has been fueled by unscrupulous staffing agencies exploiting migrant workers. Cher Can, and Does, Turn Back Time In the first volume of her memoir (which she hasn't read), she explores her difficult childhood, her fraught marriage to Sonny Bono and how she found her voice. 'A Woman in the Middle of the Crowded Car Began to Hyperventilate.' Calming a subway panic attack, contemplating a Bronx bullfrog and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age. Russia Bombards Power Grid in One of War's Largest Attacks, Ukraine Says The attack lasted hours and involved around 120 missiles and 90 drones, officials in the country said. At least nine people were killed. A Star President's Resignation Was a Mystery. Was It All About Rankings? Florida's star president, Ben Sasse, was among the best paid university presidents ever. He promised a conservative overhaul, but then he resigned, leaving controversy and an embarrassing drop in the U.S. News rankings. First U.S. Case of Severe Form of Mpox Reported in California The unidentified patient had recently returned from Africa, where the virus has caused a deadly epidemic, health officials said. Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks The attacks came as Israel's military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months. 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