For You: What’s Wrong (and Sometimes Right) With American Men?

Plus, War and Warming Upend Global Energy Supplies and Amplify Suffering

July 20, 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 War and Warming Upend Global Energy Supplies and Amplify Suffering Bipartisan Senate Group Strikes Deal to Rewrite Electoral Count Act Seeking Leverage Over Europe, Putin Says Russian Gas Flow Will Resume Draghi Government Falls Apart, Returning Turbulent Politics to Italy New Findings Detail Trump Plan to Use Census for Partisan Gain Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES What's Wrong (and Sometimes Right) With American Men? Isaac Fitzgerald's "Dirtbag, Massachusetts" is a memoir about male misbehavior and the struggle to make sense of oneself. This Pioneering Economist Says Our Obsession With Growth Must End "It's a false assumption," argues Herman Daly, "to say that growth is increasing the standard of living in the present world." Janeane Garofalo Never Sold Out. What a Relief. That concept might be the reason her trailblazing stand-up career has been overshadowed; it may also be the reason she's still so sharp, our critic argues. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Trump Electors Targeted in Georgia Criminal Inquiry A prosecutor in Atlanta is investigating interference in the 2020 presidential election, an inquiry that has engulfed Donald J. Trump and many of his allies. 'The Beta Test,' 'Closet Monster' and More Streaming Gems Put this selection of off-the-radar movies in your queue. Dreaming of an All-Star Game as a World Series Preview It was a homecoming at Dodger Stadium for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees slugger, and Los Angeles native, hopes his team can return to Chavez Ravine in October. A Chocolate Cake for the Queen of ASMR Eating A surprising online discovery leads to an unlikely friendship and a heartfelt cake recipe. Lacking Motivation, Magnus Carlsen Will Give Up World Chess Title "I don't have any inclination to play," the reigning world champion said in announcing he would not defend his crown next year. 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 Opinion | What Driving Means for America The civic and psychic benefits of life behind the wheel. Henrik Stenson Stripped of Ryder Cup Captaincy as LIV Golf Rift Widens Stenson was removed shortly before an announcement that he'd joined the Saudi-financed series. Former President Trump, whose course will host the next LIV series event, urged players to "take the money." The Antihero's Last Gasp Since the beginnings of Batman, pop culture has embraced the figure who lives on the boundary between law and lawlessness. With truth and justice now seemingly up for grabs, do those stories still make sense? Why Is It So Hard to Adapt Austen? (The Fans Might Play a Part.) The backlash to the Netflix version of "Persuasion" has as much to do with who's watching as who's scripting. Still, the new film broke some rules. Michael Mann's Damaged Men In "Ferrari," his first film since 2015 — and in "Heat 2," his first ever novel — the director returns to his great theme: outsiders with a brutal determination to win. 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