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July 13, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Junta's Allies Reject Thai Election Results, Derailing Top Opposition Figure Democrats Try a Novel Tactic to Revive the Equal Rights Amendment Biden Pledges Long-Term Backing for Ukraine, but a U.S. Election Looms Vermont Storm Exposes the Strengths, and Limits, of New Flood Defenses House Votes to Limit Abortion Access in the Military, Bowing to the Right Go to homepage FROM HEALTH Sleep Better at Every Age Sleep needs shift throughout the lifespan. Experts offer tips to get more rest — no matter how old you are. F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill The move could significantly expand access to contraception. The pill is expected to be available in early 2024. Does Sugar Actually Feed Cancer? Many patients say they avoid sweets to help fight the disease. But while a healthy diet is important, you can't "starve a tumor." Coronavirus Probably Spread Widely in Deer and Perhaps Back to People, U.S.D.A. Says From late 2021 to early 2022, humans transmitted the coronavirus to white-tailed deer more than 100 times, research suggests. Cottage Cheese Makes a Comeback The diet staple of the '70s is jiggling back into the mainstream — bringing with it a host of health benefits. Tomorrow: Things To Do Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER The Glamorous Stranger Next Door Knew Everyone. And She Needed Help. The mysterious neighbor claimed to have witnessed a nuclear detonation, marched on Selma and acted on Broadway. Would an overlooked form letter be her downfall? Who Is Daddy's Little Meatball? The slogan has taken over New York City's souvenir shops, and the T-shirts are worn by tourists and downtown Manhattanites alike. Royal Caribbean Bets on a Giant Candy-Colored Cruise Ship The ship, by some measures the world's largest, will depart from Miami in January on its maiden voyage. Some can't wait to board. Others call it a "monstrosity" that is bad for the environment. She's Got the Hardest Job in Soccer. Can She Keep Winning? A former World Cup winner, Cindy Parlow Cone is now working to help America realize its global soccer ambitions. Her legacy may be defined by a few games. In California, a Math Problem: Does Data Science = Algebra II? After faculty protests and a debate over racial equity, the state's public universities reconsider whether high school students can skip a foundational course. Dirty Socks and Rotting Bodies: What Russians Left Behind in the Trenches As Ukrainian troops inch forward in the counteroffensive, they are occupying positions abandoned by enemy troops. Says one: "It's not very pleasant." A Sriracha Shortage? It Depends Which Brand You're Looking For. Huy Fong Foods is having production issues for the second year in a row, causing some people to pay high prices on eBay. Other hot sauce makers are seizing the moment. How a Peaceful Country Became a Gold Rush State for Drug Cartels In Ecuador, an intelligence official said: "People consume abroad, but they don't understand the consequences that take place here." TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018