For You: Donald Trump Isn’t the Only One to Blame for the Capitol Riot. I’d Know.

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February 1, 2023 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 Russia Sidesteps Western Punishments, With Help From Friends At the Supreme Court, Ethics Questions Over a Spouse's Business Ties Faked-Evidence Case Collapses as Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence Pope Francis Lands in Congo, Where All His Priorities Converge A Risky Trade in Ukraine Grows Riskier Amid the War Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION James Sasso Donald Trump Isn't the Only One to Blame for the Capitol Riot. I'd Know. Only by understanding how the rioters lost faith in government can we figure out how to protect our democracy from future attacks. Robert Zaretsky Are French People Just Lazy? French workers are outraged by raising the retirement age. But is laziness driving the outrage or something deeper? Linda Greenhouse The Latest Crusade to Place Religion Over the Rest of Civil Society The Supreme Court appears ready to overrule a decision that has stood for nearly five decades on religion in the workplace. Janai Nelson Ron DeSantis Wants to Erase Black History. Why? This disturbing attempt to erase history is one of the most visible examples of performative white supremacy since the presidency of Donald Trump. Virginia Sole-Smith Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me The guidelines are rooted in a premise that should have been rejected long ago: that weight loss is the best path to health and happiness. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos The police report was the latest instance in which video evidence offered a starkly different account of police violence than what officers had reported themselves. Cindy Williams, Co-Star of 'Laverne & Shirley,' Dies at 75 From 1976 to 1983, she (Shirley) and Penny Marshall (Laverne) drew millions of viewers to a sitcom playing roommates who worked in a Milwaukee brewery. U.S. Plans to End Public Health Emergency for Covid in May The end of the emergency, planned for May 11, will bring about a complex set of policy changes and signals a new chapter in the government's pandemic response. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Black Americans Are Much More Likely to Face Tax Audits, Study Finds A new report documents systemic discrimination in how the I.R.S. selects taxpayers to be audited, with implications for a debate on the agency's funding. 2 Monkeys Are Apparently Taken From Dallas Zoo in Latest Bizarre Incident The emperor tamarin monkeys were reported missing on Monday, the latest among several unexplained episodes that have led to the death of one animal and left others free to escape. Barcelona Goes to Court to Keep a Star Player on Its Roster As rivals haggled over prices on the final day of the transfer window, Barcelona found a new way around the Spanish league's financial rules. Opinion | What New Weight Loss Drugs Teach Us About Fat and Free Will New weight loss drugs show us body size is not a choice. The Queen of Everest Trains While Working at Whole Foods Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. She has no plans of slowing down. 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