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June 27, 2021 Hello. Every day, we’ll send you stories we think you’ll love. Let us know what you’re interested in to improve your recommendations. Choose your interests WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Dispossessed, Again: Climate Change Hits Native Americans Especially Hard Infrastructure Deal Is Back on Track After Biden’s Assurances How Two Start-Ups Reaped Billions in Fees on Small Business Relief Loans Where Jobless Benefits Were Cut, Jobs Are Still Hard to Fill Dozens Came Down With Covid-19 on Everest. Nepal Says It Never Happened. Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Parents & Families 1+1=4? Latin America Confronts a Pandemic Education Crisis. With economies reeling and millions cut off from the classroom, Latin America’s students are leaving school in alarming numbers, experts say. From United Kingdom With a Violent Debut, He Reveals a London That Is Rarely Seen “Who They Was,” an autobiographical novel about life in public housing and prison, is relentlessly bleak. It had to be, the author, Gabriel Krauze, says. From Sports Italy Beats Austria, Adding Some Grit to Its Flash A team under orders to have fun held its nerve in a tense, extra-time victory that sealed its place in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals. From United Kingdom Royal Yacht or Fishing Trawler? Either Way, Even the Royal Family Isn’t Interested. For Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the proposed $280 million vessel would serve as a symbol of Global Britain. To critics, it’s an ill-conceived boondoggle. From Education When a Valedictorian Spoke of His Queer Identity, the Principal Cut Off His Speech The principal also took away the valedictorian’s prepared remarks, so the student recited the speech from memory. This news digest is free, and highlights a small portion of New York Times journalism. To access all of it, consider becoming a subscriber with this special offer. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice COLUMNS AND SERIES From Metropolitan Diary ‘He Was Smiling and Went Straight to the Booth’ A sign of hard work, stranded on the Upper West Side and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. From Nicholas Kristof Opinion | ‘How Can You Hate Me When You Don’t Even Know Me?’ There's something to be said for talking, and listening, to even unreasonable antagonists. From What to Cook Summer’s Bounty Make the most of the season’s produce with a light pasta salad or a simple cobbler. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From What to Cook What to Cook This Week Use cooking to help turn your brain off for a while. We can assist. From Sports Sam Mikulak Will Lead Another Gymnastics Team to the Olympics The Olympic team has a mix of personalities and experience. From Parents & Families Opinion | Amber Tamblyn: Britney Spears’s Raw Anger, and Mine What I know about the toxic combination of money and fame for young women. From Sports Serena Williams Won’t Play at the Tokyo Olympics A four-time Olympic gold medalist, Williams previously said that travel restrictions that might prevent her from taking her daughter to the Games would factor into her decision. From Sports ‘Hopefully I Can Give This City Multiple Championships’ San Diego’s 22-year-old superstar discussed not doing the home run derby, growing up around major leaguers and how he and his team have a surprisingly old-school approach. THAT’S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you. Choose your interests 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