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July 1, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Affirmative Action Ruling May Upend Hiring Policies, Too The 'Unseen' Students in the Affirmative Action Debate Supreme Court Decisions on Education Could Offer Democrats an Opening Along With Conservative Triumphs, Signs of New Caution at Supreme Court Everyone Knew the Migrant Ship Was Doomed. No One Helped. Go to homepage FROM STYLE Was I Married to a Stranger? I thought I knew my husband of 20 years. I didn't — and still don't. Jenna Lyons, Unlikely Housewife The famously stylish former president of J. Crew has joined the rebooted "Real Housewives of New York City." Why? How Do I Ask a Close Friend's Husband to Be Our Sperm Donor? After getting an initial thumbs up that may have been in jest, a reader wonders how to make a sensitive request that is more likely to be taken seriously. How Far Would You Go for Midcentury Furniture? The owners of Lanoba, a shop that specializes in Danish modern design, find most pieces by going door to door. Fame for Her Shame Mackenzie Thomas has built a following by sharing diary entries from her adolescent years that make people feel less embarrassed by their past selves. Tomorrow: From Our Sunday Magazine Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Shattered Nerves, Sleepless Nights: Pickleball Noise Is Driving Everyone Nuts The incessant pop-pop-pop of the fast-growing sport has brought on a nationwide scourge of unneighborly clashes, petitions, calls to the police and lawsuits, with no solution in sight. A 'Cage Match' Between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg May Be No Joke Talks over a matchup between the two tech billionaires have progressed and the parameters of an event are taking shape. Alan Arkin Could Do It All. In 'Glengarry Glen Ross,' He Did. The actor's distinguished career is best captured by the humanity in his portrayal of a real estate salesman in the 1992 film written by David Mamet. You Really Are a Tick Magnet By studying how the arachnids respond to static electricity, researchers may have found a new reason to dread the bloodsucking creatures. A Dessert Recipe So Good, I Was Sworn to Secrecy A friend told our columnist never to write about this easy Hawaii-style sherbet. Lucky for you, she did anyway. Koch Network Raises Over $70 Million for Push to Sink Trump Americans for Prosperity Action is wading into a Republican presidential primary for the first time, and waiting to see which candidate it will get behind for 2024. How to Stop Sweating So Much Excessive swampiness can be an inconvenience, especially in the summer, but several treatments are available. The Mystery That Ended Two Women's World Cup Dreams An assault case that rattled one of France's best soccer teams remains unresolved despite a series of arrests. Its main characters have paid a heavy price. 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