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June 16, 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 Why American Women Everywhere Are Delaying Motherhood Vaccine Maker Earned Record Profits but Delivered Disappointment in Return In Geneva, Putin Wants Respect. Biden Might Just Give Him Some. What’s at Stake for the New York Mayoral Candidates in the Final Debate As Pandemic Recedes in U.S., Calls Are Growing for an Investigative Commission Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Parents & Families New Homes, Pets and Dreams: Big Pandemic Changes Some families moved across the country and the world, others took to the open road. From Inside The Times Did You Switch Gears Later in Life? We Want to Hear from You. We’re looking for inspiring people who are living life according to their own timeline. From Art & Design The Last Downtown Gallery PPOW has been a fixture of New York’s art world for nearly four decades, managing not only to survive but also to stay ahead of the curve. From Business & Technology Federal Reserve Officials Project Rate Increases in 2023 The Federal Reserve left rates near zero, but it said it would tiptoe closer to reducing its mass bond purchases, among other optimistic tweaks. From Business & Technology The Amazon That Customers Don’t See Each year, hundreds of thousands of workers churn through a vast mechanism that hires and monitors, disciplines and fires. Amid the pandemic, the already strained system lurched. 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 Letter of Recommendation Don’t Play With Your Kids. Seriously. I have three kids under 10 who don’t expect — or even want — to play with me. It took some practice, but over time, we’ve all learned we’re better off doing our own thing. From Modern Love Tiny Love Stories: ‘Never Forget Me’ Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. From Travel Advice Driving the States of Maine Taking U.S. 1 the length of Maine reveals the shifting nature of the state’s character, from lobster shacks and antiques stores to vast forests and a lost French colony. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Sports A Vermont Runner Takes Her Show on the Road Elle Purrier St. Pierre is a local celebrity. But her talent is taking her all over the world. Next stop, Tokyo? From Eat The Taste of Summer An old-school French recipe for a classic American fish: fluke. From Big Tech Buyers of Amazon Devices Are Guinea Pigs. That’s a Problem. Amazon’s experimental approach to product design can hurt your wallet and the environment. Why does it need our help to figure out what it’s doing? From Architecture & Urbanism An 18th-century villa was again a stage for history. The site also hosted a closing gala for officials who signed the Geneva Convention in the mid-1800s. From Sports New York City Gets Another Major Marathon, in Brooklyn The Brooklyn Marathon is planned next year for April 24, giving New York a second big race through its neighborhoods. 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