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May 27, 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 Senators Grasp for a Bipartisan Gun Deal, Facing Long Odds How Does It End? Fissures Emerge Over What Constitutes Victory in Ukraine In Cruz and Cornyn, Texas has two senators with two divergent responses to a gun massacre at home. Southern Baptists Release List of Alleged Sex Abusers Active shooting trainings teach the U.S. police to 'stop the killing.' Go to homepage THINGS TO DO The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Movies upon movies await, and you don't even have to drill down to find them. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? This holiday weekend, our TV critic recommends a returning sci-fi anthology, a spinoff of "Letterkenny" and a lighthearted Australian sports comedy. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don't have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We'll do the heavy lifting. You press play. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Documents Shed Light on Secret U.S. Plans for Apocalyptic Scenarios Dating back to 1950s preparations for nuclear war and revised after the Sept. 11 attacks, the presidential directives are not shown to Congress. Ellen DeGeneres, a Signature Star of the Obama Era, Says Goodbye The host had apologized after reports of misconduct at the "Ellen" workplace, but it wasn't enough to undo a ratings crash. She makes her exit from daytime TV after a 19-year run. Charles Leclerc, the Thrill Seeker, Fights for the Top He is battling Max Verstappen of Red Bull for the lead, but even off the track, Leclerc keeps his adrenaline pumping. Cockroach Reproduction Has Taken a Strange Turn In response to pesticides, many cockroach females have lost their taste for sweet stuff, which changes how they make the next generation of insects. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now This month's picks include a jaw-droppingly gory infection film, a homage to '80s slashers, a charming ghost romance and more. 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 The Only Living Pay Phones in New York At one point in time, you couldn't walk 30 feet on a New York City block without encountering a pay phone. A look at the last ones. A Simple Pasta That Puts Ricotta Front and Center Topped with milky ricotta, loads of herbs and bracing black pepper, this easy weeknight dish is a vacation in a bowl. At Real Madrid, a President Rides Out the Storm A year after the Super League debacle, Florentino Pérez is back in the Champions League final, having turned a club owned by its members into his personal kingdom. Golden State Takes Long, Rocky Road Back to N.B.A. Finals Injuries helped end a streak of five straight finals runs, but Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are back after beating the Dallas Mavericks in the West. How We Remember the Civil War Controversies over how to memorialize the war began as soon as the conflict ended, and, as three new books show, they are still going on. 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