May 29, 2026, 4:49 p.m. Eastern time

Hello there,

This newsletter includes coverage you might be interested in, based on what you've read. It might also include stories that are local to you.

Today's Top Pick for You

Doug Mills/The New York Times The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero. Read more

Things to do

Stream These 9 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in June Among the highlights leaving for U.S. subscribers are the original “Sex and the City” and the only onscreen pairing of Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson.

6 New Books We Love This Week Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times.

‘Star City,’ and 5 More Things to Watch on TV This Week A spinoff of “For All Mankind” airs on Apple TV, and a new Netflix series tells the incredible story of Brazil’s win at the 1970 World Cup.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream This month’s picks explore the French legal system, a neighborhood conflict in Florida and the cinema legacy of the Lumière brothers.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now Evil this month looks just plain weird, from a despairing children’s TV show to a demonic buffet.

Tomorrow: From Style
Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily.

More to discover

Multiple Artists Drop Out of Freedom 250 Concerts Hours After Announcement Young MC, Martina McBride and Morris Day were among those who said they would not perform at the series on the National Mall.

F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home The only charge lodged against David Rush is that he inflated his academic credentials and obtained military leave pay worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand? Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.

Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks The two Republican critics of President Trump — Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress — met up in the tropics.

Take a break, play a game

Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → Wordle → Connections →