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September 23, 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 In Push to Tax the Rich, White House Spotlights Billionaires' Tax Rates New York Passes Sweeping Bills to Improve Conditions for Delivery Workers Biden Huddles With Democrats as Divisions Threaten His Agenda For Parents ​of Disabled Children, School Mask Wars Are Particularly Wrenching Regulators Racing Toward First Major Rules on Cryptocurrency Go to homepage FROM HEALTH Moderna vs. Pfizer: Both Knockouts, but One Seems to Have the Edge A series of studies found that the Moderna vaccine seemed to be more protective as the months passed than the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Here's why. Ask Well Does My Mask Protect Me if Nobody Else Is Wearing One? Masks work best when everyone in the room has one on, but you'll still benefit from masking up even when those around you aren't. I Had My First Child at 45. Here's What I Learned. A little empathy goes a long way, and people are going to judge. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Race in America Can 'The Wonder Years' Break Through the White Noise of Nostalgia? ABC's reboot is conscious of how remembering the old days is more complicated for its Black characters. From Sports In a Wild Lefty With Huge Potential, a Hall of Famer Saw Himself Robbie Ray's path from walks leader to Cy Young Award favorite has been eerily similar to Randy Johnson's. It was Johnson who helped push Ray toward greatness. From Movies 'The Starling' Review: For the Birds Melissa McCarthy stars in this film on Netflix that takes shortcuts, at nearly every turn, in portraying the messiness of acceptance. From Sports 'I Was Always Going to Be the Guy Who Figured It Out' Josh Allen's development over his first three seasons vaulted him and the Bills into elite status. Next up: staying there. From U.S. & Politics F.D.A. Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shots for Older and At-Risk Americans Regulators said that people over 65 or at high risk of severe Covid-19 were eligible for an extra shot, setting up a staggered national booster campaign. 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 Phys Ed Your Workout Burns Fewer Calories Than You Think Our bodies compensate for at least a quarter of the calories we expend during exercise, undermining our best efforts to lose weight by working out. From Tech Tips Upgrading? Here's What You Can Do With an Old Mobile Device. Before you retire that smartphone or tablet to the bottom of a drawer, there are ways to get more life out of it around the house. From The Hunt In the Los Angeles Suburbs, They Stretched Their Budget to Buy a Family Home. Which Would You Choose? In pursuit of a four-bedroom house within reasonable commuting distance of downtown, a couple toured nearly 40 homes to get the right mix of space and amenities. Here's what they found. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Gail Collins Opinion | They Want to Be in the Room Where It Happens Gimme an R! Gimme an E! Gimme a Districting! From Big Tech In a setback for Apple, the European Union seeks a common charger for all phones. The push to make USB-C connectors standard on all mobile devices would primarily affect Apple, which uses proprietary technology for charging. From California What Newsom's Victory in Orange County Says About 2022 Orange County's rejection of the recall hints at what could be in store for the 2022 midterms. From By the Book The Best Book That Amor Towles Ever Received as a Gift "My wife gave me the first edition of Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' to be published in English (in 1886). That the edition was in translation was just as well, since I don't read a word of Russian." From Art & Design On a 19th-Century Farm, an Otherworldly Creative Retreat The French artist Agnès Debizet populates every nook of her rustic estate outside of Paris with her fantastical forms. 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