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nytimes.com May 29, 2026 Here are some standout stories from this week, curated by The World editors and personalized for you. Matias Baglietto/Reuters Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader. By Emma Bubola and Ryan Mac Kim Raff for The New York Times They Started I.V.F., Then Split. Now Who Gets Custody of the Embryos? For 47-year-old Erin Millender, this will likely be her last chance to become a mother. Her husband no longer wants to have a child with her. By Caroline Kitchener Joshua Lott for The New York Times Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started. Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning. By Lizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg What I Learned About Loss While Skateboarding at Costco We’re all going to die. But first — just one more trick. By Conor Dougherty and Jake Michaels Juan Arredondo for The New York Times What Happens After Deportation? A Family Leaves Their American Dream Behind. After being removed from the United States, a family tries to rebuild their life back in Colombia. Photographs by Juan Arredondo Host: Katrin Bennhold Editor: Alicia Wittmeyer News Editors: Desiree Ibekwe, Carole Landry Associate Staff Editor: Parin Behrooz Photo Editor: Eli Cohen Deputy International Editor: Adam Pasick 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 The World from The New York Times. To stop receiving The World, 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