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September 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 YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY After Silence From Supreme Court, Texas Clinics Confront Near-Total Abortion Ban Covert Evacuations and Planned Demolitions: How the C.I.A. Left Its Last Base in Afghanistan Arizona Banned School Mask Mandates. Now Some Kids Are Sick and Parents Are Angry. Ida is bringing heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Biden Defends Afghan Pullout and Declares an End to Nation-Building Go to homepage FROM REAL ESTATE Return of the Pied-à-terre With much of New York City back in business, some of the people who left during the pandemic are coming back. Sort of. Renters A Quarter-Century Ago, She Landed a Brooklyn Unicorn Her comfortable apartment on a tree-lined street was a special find, but the real gem turned out to be her community-focused landlord. The Hunt A First-Time Buyer Took His $500,000 to the Upper West Side. Which Home Would You Choose? After fleeing the city during the pandemic, a longtime renter returned with a mission to buy a co-op in his favorite neighborhood. But what could he afford in one of Manhattan's priciest areas? BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Parents & Families The Secret to Raising a Resilient Kid The ability to bounce back is more important now than ever; here's how to impart it From The Opioid Epidemic Purdue Pharma Is Dissolved and Sacklers Pay $4.5 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims The ruling in bankruptcy court caps a long legal battle over the fate of a company accused of fueling the opioid epidemic and the family that owns it. From Climate Change To Save Lake Tahoe, They Spared No Expense. The Fire Came Over the Ridge Anyway. Experts believe that the challenge is a cautionary tale for future megafires in the West and lays bare a certain futility in trying to fully control the most aggressive wildfires. From Arts Turner Classic Movies Is Changing. And Trying to Stay the Same. A brand refresh for TCM, the cable home to countless vintage films, raises questions about its future within an increasingly streaming-centric TV world. From the Magazine A Holy-Grail, One-Pot Roast Chicken It's the simplest recipe: a little bit braised and a little bit roasted in a covered Dutch oven. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice International News from around the world COLUMNS AND SERIES From Reviews by Pete Wells A Sushi Hideaway Where There's Always Something New to Taste A meal at Nakaji might start with icefish and end with watermelon. Then, if you can afford it, try a $300 shot of whiskey. From The Ethicist My Stepdad Has Alzheimer's. Can My Mom Date Someone Else? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on marriage vows and stolen library books. From Letter of Recommendation How to Solve Any Problem Using Just Common Sense Contemplating Fermi problems keeps me curious about the world and how things relate to one another. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Business & Technology Joe Rogan, a podcasting giant who has been dismissive of vaccination, has Covid. "I got fevers, sweats, and I knew what was going on," he said in a video on Instagram on Wednesday, after returning from a series of shows in Florida. From Art & Design The Mystery of That Basquiat Painting — and Its Tiffany Blue Ghosts of the artist's past debate the connection to any brand. From Sports What Is Stefanos Tsitsipas Doing in the Bathroom During His Matches? Andy Murray says his Monday opponent employs stall tactics too often. Reilly Opelka says Tsitsipas is probably changing his socks. From Science Meet the Spotted Skunks. They've Been Keeping a Secret From Us. New research using hundreds of DNA samples showed that there are seven species of these hand-standing, stink-spraying mammals. From Business & Technology She's the Investor Guru for Online Creators Li Jin, 31, began backing creators years ago. She has raised her own fund to invest in influencer-related start-ups. 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