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December 23, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Putin Quietly Signals He Is Open to a Cease-Fire in Ukraine In South Carolina, Democrats See a Test of Biden's Appeal to Black Voters Democrats in Key States Worry Biden Could Be a Drag on Their Races The Supreme Court Helped Trump's Delay Strategy. By How Much Remains to Be Seen. Ukraine Accuses Senior Defense Official of Embezzling $40 Million Go to homepage FROM STYLE Merry Christmas. I Got You a Tiny Cow. Miniature livestock are a hot-ticket item this holiday season. At 93, Teaching Me About Possibility When I abandoned "grayspeak" — talking to elders as if they are toddlers — my conversations with my grandmother finally began. Dress Worn by Princess Diana Sells for a Record $1.15 Million The black and blue evening dress sold for more than 11 times the expected price, a sign of Diana's continuing allure more than a quarter century after her death. This Cake Maker Finds Beauty in Change, Time and Even Life and Death Jasmine Rae de Lung's striking creations are as much about process as they are the final product. Tiny Love Stories: 'I'm Shrinking, but I Don't Tell Him' Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Tomorrow: From Our Sunday Magazine Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER What's Next for Ozempic? Scientists are exploring whether the new diabetes and weight-loss drugs could also treat addiction, kidney disease and more. Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in 'Home Alone'? Fans have been debating the McCallister family's wealth for years. We asked the Federal Reserve for answers. 'God Is Under the Rubble in Gaza': Bethlehem's Subdued Christmas The war in Gaza has prompted the city, traditionally seen as the birthplace of Jesus, to tone down its Christmas celebrations. America's Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists. A Wave of Violence Terrorizes Mexico as Criminals Kill With Impunity The latest killings have left dozens of Mexicans dead and few held accountable despite insecurity being the public's top priority going into next year's presidential election. At What Point Should College Athletes Be Considered Employees? Testimony in a National Labor Relations Board hearing is challenging the amateurism model that has remained a bedrock of college athletics as it has evolved into a billion-dollar business. What to See, Eat and Buy in Tangier, Morocco's Cultural Magnet Four insiders on where to go for rooftop drinks, treasure hunting and more. Are You Down to 'Crown'? "The Crown" packed plenty of pageantry, family drama and royal protocol into six seasons, but how well do you remember it all? Take this quiz to find out. 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