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July 10, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED A Tangled Past Complicates Poland's Welcome to Ukrainian Refugees As NATO Gathers, Unity Among the Alliance Has Become Harder to Sustain The Southwest Bakes With More Heat on the Way The Case That Could Be Fox's Next Dominion Turkey Agrees to Support Sweden's NATO Bid, Clearing Main Obstacle Go to homepage FROM OPINION Maureen Dowd It's Seven Grandkids, Mr. President Cherishing family means all of your family. Paul Krugman The Rich Are Crazier Than You and Me Why does Silicon Valley love RFK Jr.? David French Who Truly Threatens the Church? Two competing philosophies of Christian political engagement. Gail Collins and Bret Stephens Ron DeSantis Doesn't Know Whether He's Coming or Going The strange case of the governor of Florida's presidential campaign. David French The Rage and Joy of MAGA America Come for the community. Stay for the vituperation. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER They Caught the Fish, but the $3.5 Million Prize Got Away The guys aboard Sensation celebrated like lottery winners when they boated a monster marlin in the last hours of the fishing tournament. The party ended when they got back to shore. Where Does New York City Office Furniture Go When No One Wants It? Some office furniture in the metro area has been caught in pandemic limbo. What awaits it in the afterlife? She Drew the Line at Marriage, Then Happily Crossed It When her first marriage ended badly, Brooke Rinehart swore never to marry again. Then she met Tom Sinnott. The two developed a special closeness and agreed to start a family together. The Renaissance Is Having a Renaissance In revisiting early modern European history, artists and designers are finding old ways to address contemporary anxieties. A Doomsaying Theory Enters Pop Culture "The Fourth Turning" was a curiosity when it was published in the 1990s. Its influence has grown since then, and a sequel is on the way. Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court The exclusive Horatio Alger Association brought the justice access to wealthy members and unreported V.I.P. treatment. He, in turn, offered another kind of access. 5 National Park Destinations That Aren't Parks The National Park Service isn't just the 63 big-name parks. Here are national monuments, a lakeshore and two other less crowded alternatives to explore the country's natural beauty and attractions. A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather This season has seen excessive heat, violent storms and hazardous smoke already, but you can prepare for future events with a few apps and tools. 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