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These Stores Are 'Essential' in the Pandemic. Not Everyone Agrees., See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home, House Braces for Vote on the $2 Trillion Stimulus Plan, Germany Bans Groups of More Than 2 to Stop Coronavirus as Merkel Self-Isolates

Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week Xiao Hua Yang The Toilet Paper Had Armed Guards, and Other Coronavirus Stories Small, striking moments from a pandemic. Business · Mar 27 Xiao Hua Yang The Toilet Paper Had Armed Guards, and Other Coronavirus Stories Small, striking moments from a pandemic. Business · Mar 27 'His Grandmother Asked About One Woman She Said She Had Liked.' Discussing a "horrible" rock band, dreaming of a secret life and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. New York · Mar 22 35 Top African-American Artists on the Work That Inspires Them Kerry Washington on Beyoncé, Ta-Nehisi Coates on Kendrick Lamar, Oprah Winfrey on Toni Morrison. This is the black art that is defining the century. Arts · Mar 19 'His Grandmother Asked About One Woman She Said She Had Liked.' Discussing a "horrible" rock band, dreaming of a secret life and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. New York · Mar 22 35 Top African-American Artists on the Work That Inspires Them Kerry Washington on Beyoncé, Ta-Nehisi Coates on Kendrick Lamar, Oprah Winfrey on Toni Morrison. This is the black art that is defining the century. Arts · Mar 19 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers These Stores Are 'Essential' in the Pandemic. Not Everyone Agrees. A range of jobs, including bicycle and marijuana sellers, have been deemed vital. But the lists have been the subject of intense lobbying. New York · Mar 27 Dave Sanders for The New York Times Dave Sanders for The New York Times These Stores Are 'Essential' in the Pandemic. Not Everyone Agrees. A range of jobs, including bicycle and marijuana sellers, have been deemed vital. But the lists have been the subject of intense lobbying. New York · Mar 27 See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home As states attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, more than half of all Americans will soon be under instructions to stay at home. U.S. · Mar 23 See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home As states attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, more than half of all Americans will soon be under instructions to stay at home. U.S. · Mar 23 House Braces for Vote on the $2 Trillion Stimulus Plan Dozens of members of the House were rushing to Washington on Friday in case their votes were needed to clear a late-stage obstacle to passage of the economic stabilization measure. Politics · Mar 27 Germany Bans Groups of More Than 2 to Stop Coronavirus as Merkel Self-Isolates Chancellor Angela Merkel went into isolation after learning that her doctor had tested positive. Europe · Mar 22 House Braces for Vote on the $2 Trillion Stimulus Plan Dozens of members of the House were rushing to Washington on Friday in case their votes were needed to clear a late-stage obstacle to passage of the economic stabilization measure. Politics · Mar 27 Germany Bans Groups of More Than 2 to Stop Coronavirus as Merkel Self-Isolates Chancellor Angela Merkel went into isolation after learning that her doctor had tested positive. Europe · Mar 22 ADVERTISEMENT Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers Mary Pilon Trump Didn't Know People Could Die From the Flu. His Grandfather Did. What Frederick Trump's death, in 1918, tells us about the costs of mismanaging a pandemic. Mar 22 Bryan Thomas for The New York Times Bryan Thomas for The New York Times Mary Pilon Trump Didn't Know People Could Die From the Flu. His Grandfather Did. What Frederick Trump's death, in 1918, tells us about the costs of mismanaging a pandemic. Mar 22 Margaret Renkl Cornbread. Now, More Than Ever. Comfort foods, and the old ways of making them, bring solace when you really need it. Mar 15 Thomas L. Friedman An Open Letter to President Trump The nation craves a plan, not hunches. Mar 26 Margaret Renkl Cornbread. Now, More Than Ever. Comfort foods, and the old ways of making them, bring solace when you really need it. Mar 15 Thomas L. Friedman An Open Letter to President Trump The nation craves a plan, not hunches. Mar 26 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Brian Rea On the Front Lines of a Pandemic, 'I Love You' Can Mean 'Goodbye' Separated from family and worried about patients and colleagues, an internist where the U.S. outbreak began counts losses and blessings. Style · Mar 27 via QVC QVC: Quarantine, Value, Convenience TV shopping remains an essential American service. Style · Mar 27 Brian Rea On the Front Lines of a Pandemic, 'I Love You' Can Mean 'Goodbye' Separated from family and worried about patients and colleagues, an internist where the U.S. outbreak began counts losses and blessings. Style · Mar 27 via QVC QVC: Quarantine, Value, Convenience TV shopping remains an essential American service. Style · Mar 27 A 12-Year-Old Gymnast Heals After a Coach's Sexual Abuse Helped by a raft of strong women, the heroine of Kate Messner's "Chirp" reclaims the parts of her childhood she's not ready to leave behind. Book Review · Mar 27 Michael Dwyer/Associated Press How Should I Do Laundry Now? The new coronavirus has made many people stressed about clothes and cleanliness, especially those living in cities. Style · Mar 26 A 12-Year-Old Gymnast Heals After a Coach's Sexual Abuse Helped by a raft of strong women, the heroine of Kate Messner's "Chirp" reclaims the parts of her childhood she's not ready to leave behind. Book Review · Mar 27 Michael Dwyer/Associated Press How Should I Do Laundry Now? The new coronavirus has made many people stressed about clothes and cleanliness, especially those living in cities. Style · Mar 26 🤞 Are we getting it right? To refine this experience, we need to hear from you. Are you enjoying this newsletter? Are we offering you the right mix of stories? Where can we improve? Send Us Feedback ➡️ To experience Your Weekly Edition at its best, stay logged in on NYTimes.com. Unsubscribe | Account Settings | Privacy Policy | Contact Us All Newsletters | Subscribe 2019 © The New York Times Company | 620 8th Avenue, 10036 NY, New York ADVERTISEMENT