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August 19, 2025, 4:45 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed Economic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn't Mean a Crash Is Near. 5 Takeaways From Trump's Meeting With Zelensky and European Leaders Europe's Leaders Headed Off Giveaway to Putin, but Emerged Without a Clear Path It's One Thing to Promise Ukraine Security. It's Quite Another to Deliver. Air Canada and Striking Flight Attendants' Union Reach Tentative Deal Go to homepage Guest essays from Opinion Philip Shenon What Happened to the Francis Revolution? Pope Francis proved to be far more cautious and conservative than many progressive Catholics had hoped for. Josh Shapiro Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist's Attack This level of violence has to stop. Jeffrey Toobin When the Supreme Court Spoke With One Voice The federal judiciary is being forced to confront a fundamental question: What to do when its orders are defied? Tomorrow: Personal profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms Edward R. Martin Jr.'s conduct is part of a pattern in which top administration officials try to use the vast powers of the government to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump's enemies. MSNBC's Rebrand Invites Bemusement and Ridicule The cable TV network's new name, MS NOW, became the subject of mockery soon after it was announced on Monday. Opinion | What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life The medical profession has clear rules and responsibilities. What about the chatbots? An Evening With the Central Park Coyotes Romeo and Juliet are shy and graceful, leaping over fences, hunting for rodents and catching at least one Canada goose. Hurricane Erin Is Growing, and So Are the Dangers It Could Bring Rip currents are the third leading cause of deaths from hurricanes, and they can happen on a sunny day hundreds of miles from the storm. Air Force's Top General to Retire Early Gen. David Allvin, the chief of staff of the Air Force, is the latest high-ranking general to exit following President Trump's purge of Pentagon leadership. He Tried to Endorse From the Pulpit. He Wound Up Without a Church. The I.R.S. says churches can now support candidates during services, but many denominations still forbid it. A Wisconsin pastor learned the hard way. The Race to Rescue PBS and NPR Stations The Knight Foundation and other top organizations are aiming to provide $50 million to stabilize the stations most at risk from the recent federal government funding cuts. 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