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December 31, 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 Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95 Victor Hugo Statue Takes a Prominent Place in France's Debate on Race For Conservative Catholics in U.S., Pope Benedict's Death Is Loss of a Hero The 'Red Wave' Washout: How Skewed Polls Fed a False Election Narrative Your Memories. Their Cloud. Go to homepage FROM STYLE At 16, He Knew They Would Someday Marry. He Was Right. Anand Goyal and Sabrina Pervez began their relationship as teenagers attending nearby high schools, but it always felt serious to both of them. How Can I Be Closer to My In-Laws When They Criticize Me Behind My Back? A reader bristles that the burden of bridging a gap with her partner's parents seems to have fallen mostly on her. Is Something This Good Even Possible? I kept saying to my friends: "I have no idea why he likes me." Vivienne Westwood, a Lifetime of Looks The legendary fashion designer's influence stretches back across decades. Is It Time for a 'White Lotus' Vacation? Things turn out badly for most of the show's well-heeled characters. But that hasn't stopped some fans from booking a trip. Tomorrow: From Our Sunday Magazine Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Barbara Walters, a First Among TV Newswomen, Is Dead at 93 She broke barriers for women as a co-host of the "Today" show, a network evening news anchor and a creator of "The View," all while gaining her own kind of celebrity. The Invention of Elise Stefanik To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough? All Glory to T.C.U.'s Meme Mascot Officially, the Texas Christian University mascot is the Horned Frog. But the team's real hero is the Hypnotoad, a "Futurama" gag of mesmerizing power. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT For Kashana Cauley, Doomsday Isn't So Hypothetical The TV writer's debut novel, "The Survivalists," imagines a community of gun-stockpiling preppers in Brooklyn. Opinion | The Shameful Open Secret Behind Southwest's Failure The recent meltdown was avoidable, but it would have cost them. How a Broadway Stage Manager Spends Her Sundays Rachel Sterner awakes to any manner of theater crisis. By midday, she's in a headset, calling the shots. But by night, her "weekend" has begun. Their Mothers Were Teenagers. They Didn't Want That for Themselves. Teen pregnancies have plummeted, as has child poverty. The result is a profound change in the forces that bring opportunity between generations. How Barbara Walters Went From 'Today Girl' to Pioneering Media Star The first woman to co-anchor the evening news, she endured the scorn of her male counterparts. 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