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June 23, 2025, 4:35 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed Iran's Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow 6 Trump Voters React to the U.S.'s Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran G.O.P. Can't Include Limits on Trump Lawsuits in Megabill, Senate Official Rules The Closing Arguments of the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Shifting Views and Misdirection: How Trump Decided to Strike Iran Go to homepage From Opinion Dannagal Young Holy Water Couldn't Save My Husband. MAHA Wouldn't Have, Either. I believe in medical science, but when my husband had cancer, I found myself trying to cure him with holy water and MAHA-like remedies. Maureen Dowd Who's the Mad King Now? George III learned the hard way not to unleash troops on his people. Joon Lee How American Sports Leagues Sold Out and Shattered Sports Culture The major sports leagues are destroying one of our few remaining sources of shared community. Nicholas Kristof The Waste Musk Created Aid cuts have reached a level where they undermine our national interest as well as corrode our souls. Brad Setser This Loophole Buried in Trump's Bill Is Anything but Beautiful A loophole in Trump's policy bill would continue to encourage offshoring. Tomorrow: Guest essays from Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. See how their ballots stacked up. Opinion | Trump Goes to War. And These Are His Advisers? There are slim odds the president is getting the best counsel possible about Iran. The A.I. Race Is Splitting the World Into Haves and Have-Nots As countries race to power artificial intelligence, a yawning gap is opening around the world. 'The Better Life Is Out of Reach': The Chinese Dream Is Slipping Away Promised a path to prosperity through hard work and education, China's working class youths are hitting immovable ceilings. 'Slumped Over, I Spotted Something Striped Beneath the Bench' A lucky find near the Plaza, patience at a busy intersection and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. The Best Movies of the 21st Century: How Actors, Directors and Other Film Lovers Voted To determine the best movies of the 21st century, we polled hundreds of celebrities. See how your favorite stars and directors voted. 'I Feel Like I've Been Lied To': When a Measles Outbreak Hits Home From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life and revealing a deeper crisis of belief. Opinion | Can We See Our Future in China's Cameras? Promises of safety and convenience belie the machinery of political abuse. Take a break, play a game Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for For You from The New York Times. To stop receiving For You, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018