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Sunday Best: Bursting the quarantine bubble

How to navigate the ambiguous space between lockdown and normalcy.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story May 31, 2020 I’m Shannon and I have the pleasure of writing this newsletter for the next few months while Alexandra is on maternity leave. I’m based in Toronto, and as lockdowns slowly relax here and for my colleagues in the United States, I’m surprised to find myself feeling more anxious about the pandemic than ever. The early guidance from officials to “Stay home. Stay safe,” felt clear and unambiguous. I now find myself dwelling on how to navigate this new world of expanded quarantine bubbles. My octogenarian grandmother stopped by this week to drop off some plants for my garden, and in the spirit of expanded bubbles, she stayed for a socially distanced dinner on our deck. It was our first in-person visit since March and I loved it. After failing to discuss anything other than the stark realities of the coronavirus, I instinctively — accidentally — hugged her goodbye. I’ve been fixated on that mistake since, and now suspect that similar stress-inducing moments will be a defining characteristic of our gradual return to normalcy. Despite this, dinner with my grandmother reminded me of how good it feels to be with family. I hope you’re able to safely spend time with someone important to you this weekend. — Shannon Busta Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT The Morgue Trucks of New York City Children riding bikes near a morgue truck in Greenwich Village.Caitlin Ochs Hundreds of trucks normally used to transport groceries have found semi-permanent homes on the streets of New York City. These mobile morgues that house the bodies of Covid-19 victims serve as eerie backdrops — visible from street corners and parks where children play — and are a constant reminder of the pandemic’s impact. In Defense of Not Skilling Up During the Pandemic Lily Snowden-Fine Rather than baking the perfect loaf of sourdough or finishing that Russian novel, we should do more things aimlessly, embracing the benefits of leisure. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT It’s Not Obesity. It’s Slavery. People waiting for a distribution of masks and food in Harlem, New York City.Bebeto Matthews/Associated Press “The cultural narrative that black people’s weight is a harbinger of disease and death has long served as a dangerous distraction from the real sources of inequality, and it’s happening again.” 54 Ways Coronavirus Has Changed Our World Unemployment: Up. Global greenhouse gas emissions: Down. Appreciation of health care workers: Up. Health care worker pay: Down. Coronavirus has changed a lot of things. Here are some aspects of our lives that have trended up or down — or both — as a result of the pandemic. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Why You Should Care About Joe Rogan’s $100 Million Spotify Deal Joe Rogan during an appearance at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, Calif., on April 17, 2019Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images “The timing of Rogan’s rise and the Old Guard’s disintegration is not coincidental. His success was made possible, at least in part, by legacy media’s blind spots.” The Times is providing free access to much of our coronavirus coverage; this newsletter, as well as our Coronavirus Briefing newsletter, are free. Please consider supporting our journalism with a subscription. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Sunday Best from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The Times |Get The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your Email|Privacy Policy|Contact Us The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

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Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week Michelle Groskopf for The New York Times You Thought Your Cat Was Fancy? She wanted a cat that looked like a tiger. Meet the toyger. Style · May 27 Michelle Groskopf for The New York Times You Thought Your Cat Was Fancy? She wanted a cat that looked like a tiger. Meet the toyger. Style · May 27 Can You Gather With God Over Zoom? Quakerism goes virtual, offering an intimate window into silent worship. Arts · May 22 Nora Tam/South China Morning Post, via Getty Images These Athletes Had the Coronavirus. Will They Ever Be the Same? Von Miller of the Denver Broncos called the disease a "surreal" experience and said he struggled at first to workout. Other athletes have endured lingering lung and other health issues. Sports · May 29 Can You Gather With God Over Zoom? Quakerism goes virtual, offering an intimate window into silent worship. Arts · May 22 Nora Tam/South China Morning Post, via Getty Images These Athletes Had the Coronavirus. Will They Ever Be the Same? Von Miller of the Denver Broncos called the disease a "surreal" experience and said he struggled at first to workout. Other athletes have endured lingering lung and other health issues. Sports · May 29 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers In George Floyd's Death, a Police Technique Results in a Too-Familiar Tragedy Police departments have tried to ban or severely limit the use of chokeholds and neck restraints. But in Minneapolis, a knee pressing on a neck led to a man's death. U.S. · May 29 Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times In George Floyd's Death, a Police Technique Results in a Too-Familiar Tragedy Police departments have tried to ban or severely limit the use of chokeholds and neck restraints. But in Minneapolis, a knee pressing on a neck led to a man's death. U.S. · May 29 Trump Sows Doubt on Voting. It Keeps Some People Up at Night. A group of worst-case scenario planners — mostly Democrats, but also some anti-Trump Republicans — have been gaming out how to respond to various doomsday options for the 2020 presidential election. Politics · May 24 Doug Mills/The New York Times Doug Mills/The New York Times Trump Sows Doubt on Voting. It Keeps Some People Up at Night. A group of worst-case scenario planners — mostly Democrats, but also some anti-Trump Republicans — have been gaming out how to respond to various doomsday options for the 2020 presidential election. 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Art & Design · May 29 Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers Nicholas Kristof Crumbs for the Hungry but Windfalls for the Rich Billions are going to zillionaires under the guise of pandemic relief. May 23 Cristobal Herrera/EPA, via Shutterstock Cristobal Herrera/EPA, via Shutterstock Nicholas Kristof Crumbs for the Hungry but Windfalls for the Rich Billions are going to zillionaires under the guise of pandemic relief. May 23 Yalitza Aparicio In Mexico, 'Roma' Lit a Fire for Workers' Rights A role in Alfonso Cuarón's film showed me how art can provide a voice for the disenfranchised. May 23 The Editorial Board The Most Patriotic Thing You Can Do Right Now Our nation is rising, however imperfectly, to meet the challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic. That needs to be said more often. May 24 Yalitza Aparicio In Mexico, 'Roma' Lit a Fire for Workers' Rights A role in Alfonso Cuarón's film showed me how art can provide a voice for the disenfranchised. May 23 The Editorial Board The Most Patriotic Thing You Can Do Right Now Our nation is rising, however imperfectly, to meet the challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic. That needs to be said more often. May 24 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Illustration by Andy Rementer My Father Leaned on Routine to Create Stability. Now I Do, Too. His routines were essentially acts of faith. And like even my daily iced coffee, so have mine been. Magazine · May 26 via Kenny Chesney For Kenny Chesney and Others, Promotion in a Pandemic Is a Quandary How do you ask for attention when the world is consumed by a life-or-death crisis? Arts · May 25 Illustration by Andy Rementer My Father Leaned on Routine to Create Stability. Now I Do, Too. His routines were essentially acts of faith. And like even my daily iced coffee, so have mine been. 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