For You: Sinead O’Connor, Evocative and Outspoken Singer, Is Dead at 56

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July 27, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Flash of Anger Led to a Moment of Brilliance for U.S. U.S. Economy Grew at 2.4% Rate in Second Quarter Putin Promises Free Grain at Africa Summit, Aiming to Help Russia's Image Jobs Sit Empty in the Public Sector, So Unions Pitch In to Recruit After Ousting a Top Official, China Erases Him and Evades Questions Go to homepage FROM HEALTH A Number That Should Guide Your Health Choices (It's Not Your Age) Life expectancy increasingly figures into calculations about whether screenings and treatments are appropriate. Here's how to find out yours. What It's Like to Live With a Tick-Borne Disease Chronic pain, fatigue, rashes: As tick territories are expanding, so too are the number of illnesses they cause. Is It Time to Toss My Skin Care Products? Moisturizers, serums and other items degrade over time. Here's how to know when it's time to stop using them. What You Should Know About the Potential Risks of Kratom The herbal product remains widely available, despite lawsuits and warnings from health authorities. The Benefits of Morning Meditation Starting a regular practice doesn't have to be hard — it can take as little as five minutes as soon as you wake up. Tomorrow: Things To Do Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Sinead O'Connor, Evocative and Outspoken Singer, Is Dead at 56 She broke out with the single "Nothing Compares 2 U," then caused an uproar a few years later by ripping up a photo of Pope John Paul II on "S.N.L." The Whales Gathered in a Heart Shape. Experts Feared What Would Come Next. A pod of nearly 100 pilot whales displayed unusual behavior before beaching themselves in Australia. More than 50 died, and the rest were later euthanized. A Looming Retraction Casts a Shadow Over a Field of Physics Misconduct allegations are leading scientists to question the work of Ranga Dias, including his claimed discovery of a room-temperature superconductor. This Hummus Holds Up After 800 Years First written down in the 13th century, this recipe has an enduring simplicity — but no garlic. Women's World Cup 2023: How the United States Can Advance to the Round of 16 How the United States can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup. I Am Estranged From My Toxic Mother. Should I Go on Her Birthday Trip? A reader doesn't want to upset his father, who requested his presence, but the idea of taking a vacation to celebrate a woman he has cut out of his life makes him squirm. How Supreme Court Justices Make Millions From Book Deals The deals have become highly lucrative for the justices, including for those who used court staff members to help research and promote their books. In Search of a Crowd-Free Summer Getaway? Try These 6 Hotels. A guest ranch in Wyoming, a boutique hotel in Argentina's wine country, a revamped beachside motel in New York: Here's where to go if you want to ditch big-city crowds. 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