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May 19, 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 In Russia, as Prices Soar, the Outlook for Its Economy Grows 'Especially Gloomy' 'I Had to Go Back': Over 55, and Not Retired After All U.S. Aims to Cripple Russian Oil Industry, Officials Say Hooked on Cheap Oil, Hungary Resists an Embargo on Russia Racists Once Terrorized This Georgia County. Diversity Made It Prosper. Go to homepage FROM HEALTH 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. Amid a Worsening Formula Shortage, Mothers Are Asked: 'Why Not Breastfeed?' The current crisis has exacerbated an already emotionally charged health care issue in the U.S. Fentanyl Tainted Pills Bought on Social Media Cause Youth Drug Deaths to Soar Teenagers and young adults are turning to Snapchat, TikTok and other social media apps to find Percocet, Xanax and other pills. The vast majority are laced with deadly doses of fentanyl, police say. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Golden State's Andrew Wiggins Isn't Who You Thought He Was Wiggins, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2014, had developed a reputation as a bust. Coming to Golden State has helped him finally tap his potential. Living the #ConventLife Sisters are joining TikTok to offer a window into their cloistered experiences. "We're not all grim old ladies reading the Bible," one nun said. C.D.C. advisers recommend Pfizer boosters for children 5 to 11. A third dose can enhance children's immunity to the coronavirus, the C.D.C. panel said. But hesitancy is high, and fewer than one-third of children in this age group have received two doses. 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' Review: Gilded, Aged The latest entry in the "Downton Abbey" franchise is amiable enough — though despite its subtitle, it rests most of its extravagant weight on cozy familiarity. Biden Invokes Defense Powers in a Bid to Ease Formula Shortage The president invoked the Defense Production Act to boost supply and directed federal agencies to use Defense Department planes to speed shipments of formula from overseas. 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 A Second Bedroom on the Upper West Side for Under $800,000? These Were Their Options. When they realized they might be able to afford a co-op in their beloved Manhattan neighborhood, two newlyweds contemplated what they were willing to sacrifice to become homeowners. Poppers, Once a Fixture at Gay Clubs, Now a 'Party Girl' Favorite A new generation is experimenting with the disco-era inhalants. How Los Angeles Has Changed (in a Good Way) The city has a lot more to offer than the obvious, with new genre-bending restaurants and bars, and happenings galore. Its comeback story is well underway. 'Deception' Review: Verbal Fetishism In Arnaud Desplechin's sly adaptation of Philip Roth's 1990 novel, a middle-aged writer draws inspiration for his next book from discussions with his mistress. 'Fire in the Mountains' Review: The Mother of All Struggles Vinamrata Rai plays a rural Indian woman driven to the edge by family pressures in Ajitpal Singh's tough and generous first feature. 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