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January 2, 2024 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Israel Says It Will Pull Several Brigades From Gaza Strip Half of Gazans Are at Risk of Starving, U.N. Warns New State Laws on Hot-Button Issues Take Effect Today Can New Haven's Legendary Pizza Joints Play on the National Stage? The U.S. and Israel: An Embrace Shows Signs of Strain After Oct. 7 Go to homepage FROM OPINION Thomas L. Friedman What Is Happening to Our World? The Israel-Hamas war was not as inevitable as you might think. Mira Jacob Things I Thought Made Sense Just Don't Anymore Most days I feel as if I woke up from a nap I didn't mean to take into a world I don't quite recognize. Katherine Miller Trump Cacophony Hits Differently This Time Even if he never wins a general election again, he retains his hold. The endurance of that power is incredible. Michelle Cottle The 2023 High School Yearbook of American Politics The most problematic nepo baby, the most fabulous fabulist, the most likely to be picked last in gym class and more. Binyamin Appelbaum and Ka-Man Tse I Want a City, Not a Museum New York's layers of laws to protect existing buildings has led to a shortage of housing. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER University Chancellor Fired After Making Pornographic Videos With His Wife The University of Wisconsin System's top official said she was "disgusted" by the chancellor's actions; the chancellor says he was exercising his right to free speech. 10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy New Year We've learned plenty about eating well. Here's the advice we'll carry with us into 2024. They Sold Everything to Go on a 3-Year Cruise. How It All Unraveled. The Life at Sea cruise was supposed to be the ultimate bucket-list experience: 382 port calls worldwide over 1,095 days. The only thing missing was a trip-worthy ship. Country Music's Outrage Head Fake A few weeks of political brouhaha this summer obscured a different story: The genre is moving, in fits and starts, from the political to the personal. Snow Shortages Are Plaguing the West's Mountains Some ski areas remain closed. But an even greater concern amid a changing climate is whether enough snow will fall to meet water needs for the summer. Ukraine, Stalled on the Front, Steps Up Sabotage, Targeting Trains As conventional forces struggle to break through defensive lines, both sides are increasingly turning to guerrilla tactics. Considering Dry January? Set Yourself Up for Success. The sobriety challenge can offer a mental and physical reset, and the chance to adopt healthier habits. Cats Filled the Prison. Then the Inmates Fell in Love. In Chile's oldest and most overcrowded prison, the inmates have found solace in the hundreds of stray cats. 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