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May 14, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED As Ukraine Makes Inroads in Bakhmut, Devastation Still Reigns The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners How a Military Base's New Name Honors a Military Spouse and Mother Zelensky Visits Germany, Praising Weapons Pledge and Seeking Jets He Told Followers to Starve to Meet Jesus. Why Did So Many Do It? Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia As cognitive decline began to alter who Diane Norelius was, her adult daughters and her boyfriend wound up in a bitter dispute over which version of her should get to decide what she wanted. The Most Disturbing Thing About Jordan Neely's Killing It was all so calm and unhurried. Sometimes, somehow, the fear of violence shakes people more than violence itself. Am I Stalking My Own Grandchildren? I Miss Them Terribly. The magazine's Ethicist columnist on the limits of parental custody. Can My New Boyfriend Stop My Ex From Visiting Our Dog? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on whether a former partner has the right to see a previously shared pet. Hurricanes of Data: The Tiny Craft Mapping Superstorms at Sea Understanding the secrets of a warming ocean means steering straight into the biggest hurricanes. Enter the saildrone. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Why Ron DeSantis Is Limping to the Starting Line Mr. DeSantis and his allies are retooling his expected run for the White House after a series of missteps and miscalculations allowed Donald J. Trump to define the 2024 Republican race. 'A Daily Game of Russian Roulette': Homeless in San Diego As a record number of people die on America's streets, Abdul Curry fights to stay alive. 'The Mother' Review: Are You My Sniper? At the heart of this action-thriller, an expert killer, played by Jennifer Lopez, must rescue her daughter at all costs. 36 Hours in Rotterdam, the Netherlands With experimental restaurants and avant-garde architecture, the Netherlands' second-biggest city embodies contemporary urban cool. 10 Boxed Wines That Are Really Good, Seriously Thoughtful winemakers, motivated by environmental concerns, are turning to boxes. Canada's 'Most Photographed House' May Meet the Wrecking Ball Municipal orders to tear down or fix the dilapidated 19th-century Ontario farmhouse have devastated photographers who see in it the faded grandeur of a bygone era. The Daughter Who Got the Government to Cancel Her Mother's Debt Susan Miskin retired from her teaching job in 2019 and didn't think she'd ever pay off her student loans. Then, her only child stepped in. Decoding the Defiance of Henry VIII's First Wife Using a process she called "early modern Wordle," a scholar claims to have uncovered a hidden message from Catherine of Aragon in a book of jewelry designs. 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