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June 11, 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 America May Be ‘Back’ in Europe, but How Much Has Really Changed? Hunting Leaks, Trump Officials Focused on Democrats in Congress Lawmakers, Taking Aim at Big Tech, Push Sweeping Overhaul of Antitrust Why Some Orthodox Jewish Women Won’t Get Vaccinated Bipartisan Group of Senators Say They Reached Agreement on Infrastructure Plan Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From L.G.B.T.Q. He Made Affection Feel Simple Dating as a transgender woman, in my experience, meant low expectations and casual sex. Then I met Jack. From U.S. & Politics ‘We’re Going to Publish’: An Oral History of the Pentagon Papers Secret hotel rooms, stolen classified documents and the bombshell scoop that exposed the lies behind the Vietnam War and led to a landmark Supreme Court decision. From Climate Change Glacier Blood? Watermelon Snow? Whatever It’s Called, Snow Shouldn’t Be So Red. Researchers are starting to investigate the species that drive alpine algal blooms to better understand their causes and effects. From Business & Technology Behold the Highest-Paid C.E.O.s It’s been a blowout year for executive pay. From Business & Technology Pulitzer Prizes Focus on Coverage of Pandemic and Law Enforcement The annual awards recognized journalism on the murder of George Floyd, including a special citation for Darnella Frazier, the teenager who filmed the killing. The public service prize went to The New York Times for Covid coverage. 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 The latest updates for you From The Hunt Sharing a Studio During Covid Wasn’t Ideal. Which Upgrade Did They Choose? With the city shut down last summer, a couple took their $4,000 budget to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in search of a place where they could work from home in peace. Here’s what they found. From Social Qs How Do I Get My Parents to Stop Bankrolling Their Adult Son? A reader would love to see his brother stop mooching and learn to support himself. From Travel Advice A cruise ship required all aboard to be vaccinated. Then two passengers tested positive for the virus. As large gatherings resume in the U.S., infections on a cruise ship and at a Bitcoin conference show the challenges of reopening. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Sunday Routine How a Nonprofit Soccer Leader Spends His Sundays When Ray Selvadurai, the director of coaching for the Manhattan Soccer Club, is not on the pitch, he’s with his daughter in the Bronx. From Paul Krugman Opinion | Why Won’t Republicans Rebuild America? A bipartisan infrastructure deal was never going to happen. From The Playlist Lorde’s Sunburst, and 10 More New Songs Hear tracks by Ava Max, Clairo, PmBata and others. From Parents & Families The Tortured Rhyme and Reason of Meghan Markle’s Picture Book Debut In “The Bench,” the Duchess of Sussex takes on “the special relationship” of fathers and sons, and the daunting challenge of rhyming verse. From Health & Fitness Rose Byrne and Annie Weisman Get Into ‘Physical’ In an interview, the star and creator of the new Apple TV+ comedy discuss aerobics, ’80s perms and the dark personal experiences that inspired the show. 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