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Russian Forces Move to Encircle Key Ukrainian Cities

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As Russia Surrounds a Port City, the Mayor Is ‘Waiting for a Miracle’

  • Ukraine’s military disputed Russia’s claim of control and said it was still battling to hold Kherson, in the south of the country.
  • Russian troops are positioned to try to surround Kyiv, the capital, and are laying siege to Kharkiv, a city of 1.5 million. Here’s the latest.
‘There Will Be a Battle’: A Family Prepares for War
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The Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center was not directly damaged during a nearby strike in Kyiv on Tuesday, which the Ukrainian authorities said killed five people, according to an executive with the center.

Analysis: Biden Hails Achieving Unity in Crisis, but Questions Remain

President Biden emphasized allies’ resolve in the State of the Union, but acknowledged Russia may not be deterred from its aggression.

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A message to Russia, a focus on domestic issues, some applause from both sides: Here are takeaways from the speech.

Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa delivered a scathing Republican rebuke, foreshadowing G.O.P. arguments ahead of the midterms.

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Powell Says Interest Rates Are Headed Higher, Even as Ukraine Poses Uncertainty

Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, will tell lawmakers at a hearing today that the bank is set to raise rates this month. Here’s the latest business news.

Oil touched $113 a barrel and stocks were jolted over the disruption in Europe.

As oil prices soar, OPEC and its allies have declined to offer relief.

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White House to Introduce New Coronavirus Response Strategy

President Biden also announced a Covid initiative that would pair positive tests with free, on-the-spot antiviral treatments. Here’s the latest.

Hong Kong, Buckling Under Covid, Leaves Its Most Vulnerable in the Cold

Poor residents have been forced to choose between infecting their families or sleeping outdoors because of cramped quarters and a lack of isolation facilities.

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Five Takeaways From the Texas Primary Elections

The turnout by Republicans swamped that of Democrats, while progressives posted wins in the first elections of the 2022 midterms.

While some important races remained too close to call, there were several clear winners and losers in the Texas primaries.

Jessica Cisneros, a 28-year-old progressive lawyer, has forced Representative Henry Cuellar into a runoff.

An M.L.B. Offer That Was Engineered to Be Rejected

The baseball commissioner Rob Manfred hailed himself a master negotiator. But his offer was engineered for rejection, our columnist writes.

Major League Baseball canceled games, delaying the start of the season.

New York City Looks to Raise Crosswalks to Make Deadly Intersections Safer

City officials want to install 100 raised crosswalks every year as part of a larger effort to redesign dangerous intersections.

A crosswalk in Washington Heights, in Manhattan, was raised four inches to  slow traffic and improve safety. Motor vehicle crashes have injured 26 people, including 14 pedestrians, in the last five years.
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Millions for Crypto Start-Ups, No Real Names Necessary

Investors give money to pseudonymous developers. Venture capitalists back founders without learning their real names. What happens when they need to know?

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Opinion

Andriy Yermak

As I Write, President Zelensky Is Beside Me. Please, Help Us Show Putin the Mistake He Has Made.

Thomas L. Friedman

I See Three Scenarios for How This War Ends

Ezra Klein

Biden Can Turn Back Putin’s Tanks and Stop Inflation. Here’s How.

Megan K. Stack

In Russia, I Learned, Threats Were Always Real

Sherrilyn A. Ifill

Who’s Afraid of Ketanji Brown Jackson?

Ross Douthat

Looking for an Endgame in Ukraine

Bret Stephens

Biden Must Not Allow Ukraine to Fall

Thomas B. Edsall

Will Asian Americans Bolt From the Democratic Party?

Gus Wezerek

How You Can Help Ukraine

Lev Golinkin

The Ukraine of My Childhood Is Being Erased

John McWhorter

One Graceless Tweet Doesn’t Warrant Cancellation

Paul Krugman

War, What Is It Good For?

AS TOLD TO THE NEW YORK TIMES

How the Russian Invasion Changed This Ukrainian Pacifist’s Mind

Aubrey Clayton

A Smarter Way to Think About the Under-5 Vaccine

‘The Argument’

Alexander Vindman on Why It’s the ‘Beginning of the End’ for Putin

Mary Elise Sarotte

I’m a Cold War Historian. We’re in a Frightening New Era.

Why Do We Watch the Weather on TV When It’s Happening Just Outside?

There’s a strange allure to seeing someone else stand in the blizzard.

Photo illustration by Najeebah Al-Ghadban

Sarah Polley was a child star revered as “Canada’s sweetheart,” but she reveals in a new book that she never really had a childhood.

A trick that takes just three seconds a day is your ticket to stronger muscles.

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Climate Change Is Harming the Planet Faster Than We Can Adapt, the U.N. Warns

Aria Rahmati fled Afghanistan carrying little more than the sapphire and silver ring that had been given to her by a man she cared for.

The One Item They Had to Take When These 6 Afghans Fled

Deborah Koenigsberger said crime at her two clothing stores has increased.

Retail Theft Rises, and N.Y.C. Small Business Owners Are Paying the Price

More People Are Microdosing for Mental Health. But Does It Work?

For almost 30 years, Catherine Benier has been buying and selling pre-owned Hermès and Chanel handbags, jewelry, scarves and other accessories at Les 3 Marches de Catherine B, her boutique in Paris.

The Best-Kept Vintage Secret in Paris

President Biden delivering his state of the union address.

The Morning

President Biden tied Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to a larger fight between democracy and autocracy.

Exchange rates for euros and dollars at an office in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Monday. The ruble has cratered, and many Russians have rushed to withdraw money from banks.

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Here’s how Europe came around to agreeing on sanctions for Russia.

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A conversation about the space that Big Thief occupies in contemporary indie-rock circles, and its latest album.

Tell Us How You Feel About Lifting School Mask Mandates

We’re looking for thoughts from parents, students and educators.

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Texas Investigates Parents Over Care for Transgender Youth, Lawsuit Says

Officials are investigating parents of transgender teenagers for possible child abuse, according to the suit, after Gov. Greg Abbott called for such inquiries.

Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Lawyers Who Worked to Overturn Election

The House committee issued six subpoenas to people who worked on legal aspects of former President Trump’s bid to invalidate the 2020 election.

Explosive Scenes as New Zealand Police Move to End Weekslong Occupation

Fires and violence at a protest opposing vaccine mandates were a rare sight in a country known for its relative serenity and stability.

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With an Eye on Covid, New Orleans Celebrates Return of Mardi Gras

Costumed crowds lined parade routes, raising hopes about the city’s resurgence from devastating pandemic losses.

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Is Nose Hair Essential to Fighting Off Sickness?

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Culture and Lifestyle
April Anderson opened Good Cakes and Bakes on Livernois Avenue in 2013, not long after Detroit filed for bankruptcy. Her business has continued to grow even through the pandemic.
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In Detroit, a Bet That Thriving Restaurants Can Help the City

For years, a coalition supported food businesses, seeing them as critical to the city’s ongoing recovery. The pandemic has put its accomplishments to the test.

Chris Kreider has grown into one of the most dangerous players in the league this year.
Michelle Farsi for The New York Times

A Master of the Goal Mouth Gets Better as He Goes

In his 10th season, Chris Kreider of the Rangers has hit a new level, taking control of the hard-fought patch of ice in front of his opponent’s goal.

Facial recognition screening at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Ray Whitehouse for The New York Times

What to Know About Facial Recognition at Airports

Customs officials aim to save time and increase security using facial recognition. But what about privacy? A biometrics specialist weighs in.

Stephen Colbert called President Biden’s address “a roller-coaster ride of rip-roaring reasonableness.”
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Best of Late Night: President Biden’s State of the Union Address

“Let me tell you, it was a roller-coaster ride of rip roaring reasonableness,” Stephen Colbert joked.

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming This Month

Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to their libraries. Here are our picks for some of March’s most promising new titles.