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May 16, 2022 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 Democrats' Hopes in New York House Races Hurt by New District Maps The Little Red Boxes Making a Mockery of Campaign Finance Laws A Fringe Conspiracy Theory, Fostered Online, Is Refashioned by the G.O.P. Supreme Court Rules for Ted Cruz in Campaign Finance Case 'Nobody Cares About Us Here': Anguish and Anger on Buffalo's East Side Go to homepage FROM OPINION Gail Collins Don't Be Fooled. It's All About Women and Sex. What's the difference between a woman and a sea turtle? The Senate wants to know. Maureen Dowd Too Much Church in the State What's God got to do with it? Michelle Cottle Donald Trump's Faith in Celebrity Could Finally Backfire Mr. Trump is putting his faith in the political value of celebrity to its purest test yet. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Gunman targeted Black neighborhood shaped by decades of segregation. In an online manifesto, the suspected gunman said he opened fire at Tops supermarket because it served a mostly Black neighborhood. A Pitching Debut at 42 That Somehow Did Not Set a Record Albert Pujols was the life of the party in the Cardinals' 15-6 win against the Giants. But he fell short of being the oldest player to pitch for the first time. After 32 years, McDonald's plans to sell its Russia business. "This is a complicated issue that's without precedent and with profound consequences," said Chris Kempczinski, the chief executive of McDonald's. What's on TV This Week: 'Merry Wives' and George Carlin A recording of a Public Theater Shakespeare show airs on PBS. And a documentary about George Carlin debuts on HBO. How Often Can You Be Infected With the Coronavirus? The spread of the Omicron variant has given scientists an unsettling answer: repeatedly, sometimes within months. 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 When It Comes to Labels, Selma Blair Will Write Her Own In her memoir, "Mean Baby," the actor opens up about daily life with multiple sclerosis and the different identities she has juggled all her life. Bernanke's Economic Warning The former Federal Reserve chair warns that the U.S. could be headed for a period of "stagflation." Trump could be paid to post for his own start-up. A new regulatory filing by the company in talks to merge with the Trump Media & Technology Group also warned that regulators may not let the deal go through. How Does a Man Become an Island? The antihero of Karen Jennings's latest builds a stone wall between himself and the world that broke him. Nobody Makes Films Like Alex Garland. But He Might Stop Making Them. The man behind "Men" says of directing, "I don't particularly enjoy it. It's something I have to force myself to do." 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