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June 18, 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 High Hopes for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid Vaccine Have Fizzled in the U.S. Targeting Biden, Catholic Bishops Advance Controversial Communion Plan The European Union Recommends Opening to Americans to Rescue the Summer Katie Hobbs and Kyrsten Sinema Illustrate a Voting Rights Divide Joe Manchin and the Magic 50th Vote for Democrats’ Voting Rights Bill Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Sports The Bucks Respond With a Star Performance of Their Own Giannis Antetokounmpo helped force a Game 7 with 30 points and 17 rebounds. From Self Care Resist the Temptation to Tell All on Your Way Out Decide what you want to accomplish before you decide how much to say. From U.S. & Politics These 14 House Republicans Voted Against a Juneteenth Federal Holiday Some objected to the phrase “Independence Day” in the formal name of the holiday celebrating the end of slavery. Others said federal workers did not need another paid day off. From Movies Now Sparks Can Confuse Fans on the Big Screen The musical brothers Ron and Russell Mael are known for catchy songs and perplexing shifts. But they longed to be in films. This summer they’re part of two. From Art & Design Brigid Berlin, Andy Warhol’s Most Enduring Friend Berlin, who died last year, was a great artist in her own right, and her New York apartment, which is being sold, is a window into a bygone era in the city’s history. 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 Heading Uptown For a Fresh Start, With $450,000. Which Option Did They Choose? After decades in the East Village, where they managed their own building, a couple longed for something easier in a new neighborhood. Here’s what they found. From Social Qs My Son Is Being Bullied, and I Don’t Know What to Do A reader weighs her teenager’s shame against her own silence. From Travel Advice Why This Overlooked Residential Island in N.Y.C. Wants Tourists With a tech campus, a chic hotel, ample green space and its famous tram, Roosevelt Island would like more visitors, please. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Parents & Families Where Are All the Wild Things, Daddy? A father worries that his favorite children’s books promise his daughter a vibrant natural world that will no longer exist. From Smarter Living Five Things to Know if You’re Road-Tripping This Summer Plan for more traffic and fewer rental cars, and please buy a USB car charger for your phone. From Education From the Heart to Higher Education: The 2021 College Essays on Money Each year, we ask high school seniors to send us college application essays that touch on money, work or social class. Here are five from this year’s incoming college freshmen. From Movies With ‘In the Heights,’ Jimmy Smits Sings a Little but Gave It a Lot He doesn’t have a musical theater background, so he worked hard to make one line — “Good morning, Usnavi” — ring out. Now that’s how he’s being greeted. From By the Book Jordan Ellenberg Wouldn’t Have Given the Nobel Prize to Bob Dylan “I strongly endorse the idea of going beyond the verbal art forms traditionally marked as ‘literature,’ but everybody already knows about Bob Dylan. They should have given it to Lynda Barry.” 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