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September 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 Will the Bus Driver Ever Come? Or the Substitute Teacher or Cafeteria Worker? Thousands of Afghans on American military bases await resettlement. In Submarine Deal With Australia, U.S. Counters China but Enrages France Struggle for Control of Afghanistan Comes to K Street Why Australia Bet the House on Lasting American Power in Asia Go to homepage FROM HEALTH Personal Health How to Age Gracefully Inspired by a new book, "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old," I'm taking stock of my life and deciding what I need to reconsider. Phony Diagnoses Hide High Rates of Drugging at Nursing Homes At least 21 percent of nursing home residents are on antipsychotic drugs, a Times investigation found. Ask Well Is Carbonated Water Just as Healthy as Still Water? Unsweetened carbonated water is a better choice than soda or fruit juice. But don't overdo it, experts say. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Sports In an Era of Throwers, a Pitcher Remains Still an ace at 40, Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals is having his best season in years. His secret? "It starts with a game of catch." From Race in America Boston Mayor's Race Narrows to a Progressive Versus a Moderate The city's 91-year succession of Irish American and Italian American mayors has ended, with Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George facing off in November. From Space How did the Inspiration4 crew train for their flight? Professional and amateur astronauts go through very similar training exercises. From Parents & Families Opinion | I Will Never Forget That I Could Have Lived With People Who Loved Me Group homes for foster kids have to go before more youths are harmed. From the Magazine Judge John Hodgman on Peeing in the Ocean Newlyweds squabble over using nature as your toilet. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world International News from around the world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice COLUMNS AND SERIES From The Hunt Searching the Co-ops of Riverdale, Where Two-Bedrooms Are More Attainable. Which One Would You Choose? With around $400,000 to spend, a couple hoped to 'put down roots in New York.' But they had to find a new neighborhood, in the Bronx, to do that. From Roger Cohen The United States says it gave France only a few hours' notice of defense deal that Paris called a 'knife in the back.' The degree of French anger recalled the acrimonious rift between Paris and Washington in 2003 over the Iraq war and involved language not seen since then. From Eat Fall in Love With the Dreamy Beans of September Plump and supple, fresh beans in season have a creamy earthiness. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From What to Cook 26 Fall Recipes Our Food Staff Can't Wait to Make It's time for soul-warming food. Here's what the New York Times Food staff hopes to be cooking. From California The Disco Ball Is How You Know She Won't Give You a Parking Ticket "When a meter maid car is out overnight, it's people's time to vent their frustrations," one longtime San Francisco owner said. So owners break out the paint to stand out. From Books to Read Anderson Cooper Wishes His Parents and Truman Capote Could Reconcile Over Dinner "They stopped speaking to him after he wrote some pretty cruel stuff about my mom in a story published in Esquire in 1975. I wouldn't want Truman to stay very long though, and he couldn't have any alcohol. Actually let's make it Truman circa 1966, not the bloated Truman of 1975." From Movies Andrew Garfield Can't Remember Who He Was Before 'Tick, Tick … Boom!' In the movie musical, Garfield plays the creator of "Rent," who died unexpectedly at 35. Making the film helped Garfield process a death in his own life. From L.G.B.T.Q. 'Little Girl' Review: Growing Up and Seeking Peace This sensitive documentary by the French filmmaker Sébastien Lifshitz naturalistically explores the struggles of a 7-year-old transgender girl. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games 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