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June 1, 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 HAPPENED TODAY How the World Ran Out of Everything Disputing Racism’s Reach, Republicans Rattle American Schools After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas Will the Excelsior Pass, New York’s Vaccine Passport, Catch On? As Biden Vows to ‘Fight Like Heck,’ Voting Overhaul Falters in Congress Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Our Future Something Bothering You? Tell It to Woebot. When your therapist is a bot, you can reach it at 2 a.m. But will it really understand your problems? From L.G.B.T.Q. ‘For My People’: A Transgender Woman Pursues an Olympic Dream CeCe Telfer, the first openly transgender woman to win an N.C.A.A. title, is aiming to qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials in the 400-meter hurdles. Her biggest obstacle, for now, is a lack of training facilities. From Architecture & Urbanism Gehry’s Quiet Interventions Reshape the Philadelphia Museum No billowing sails of glass or glimmering titanium in the renovation of the museum’s Beaux-Arts home. Equally surprising are several new shows and the American galleries. From Our Future Add ‘Climate Hazards’ to Your Home-Buyer’s Checklist Maps and other data are now available to help buyers analyze the risks of fires, floods and other disasters when searching for a new house. From L.G.B.T.Q. 8 Comic Books in Honor of Pride Romance, self-discovery and a celebration of identity: Magic is in the air in these comic books and graphic novels, out now through September. 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 Maureen Dowd Kate Winslet Has No Filter The star of ‘Mare of Easttown’ is back on the sides of buses. Without airbrushing. From Talk Ancient Rome Will Never Get Old. Take It From Mary Beard. “What the Romans are teaching is always at that meta level of what it might be like to take a view different from your own.” From Dispatches A Siege, a Supply Run and a Descent Into a Decade-Old Battle “Do you have body armor?” the Afghan pilot asked us as we prepared for a trip to outposts surrounded by the Taliban. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Business & Technology Just in Time for Pool Season: A Chlorine Shortage A fire at a chemical plant and a pandemic-driven boom in the construction of backyard pools are the causes of a nationwide shortage of chlorine tablets, experts say. Panic buying could make it worse. From Business & Technology Want Your Nails Done? Let a Robot Do It. Start-ups are using technology to take a robotic approach to manicures, offering a simple way to provide foolproof nail polish. From Entrepreneurship A Black Whiskey Entrepreneur Will Help Bankroll Others Like Her Fawn Weaver, the founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, has amassed a $50 million venture capital fund to seed minority-owned spirits businesses. From California California’s Monarch Butterflies Are Down 99%. Can This Plant Help? A coalition of conservation groups have partnered with the state to add 30,000 milkweed plants in an attempt to restore the species’ population. From Science Editor of JAMA Leaves After Outcry Over Colleague’s Remarks on Racism Dr. Howard Bauchner will step down after another editor suggested “taking racism out of the conversation” on a journal podcast. 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