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October 9, 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 'Starting a Fire': U.S. and China Enter Dangerous Territory over Taiwan Moderna, Racing for Profits, Keeps Covid Vaccine Out of Reach of Poor 'A Safe Space': Black Pastors Promote Vaccinations from the Pulpit 52 Years in 11 Days: A Son, Facing Death, Finds His Father Candidate for 'Mayah' Proudly Leans Into Her Boston Sound Go to homepage FROM STYLE Modern Love The One Thing We Couldn't Talk About When the bad news finally arrived, neither one of us — dear friends for 60 years — knew what to say. Sex, Drugs and Roller Skates A new book pays tribute to the vanished magic of Flipper's, a storied if short-lived 1970s skate palace. Matthew Rhys Hits the Seas The actor bought a wooden boat on a whim. It has taken him on a journey. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Architecture & Urbanism Where the Suburbs End A single-family home from the 1950s is now a rental complex and a vision of California's future. From L.G.B.T.Q. Back in Lesbian Paradise, at Long Last The Dinah Shore Weekend, an annual festival for queer women, returned to Palm Springs last weekend after a two-year hiatus, this time with even more energy than usual. From Sports Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury: A Trilogy Defined by Its Twists The pandemic, bureaucratic bickering and genuine dislike feed into this third showdown for a heavyweight belt. From Architecture & Urbanism To Hélène Binet, Photographing Architecture Is 'a Form of Art' A favorite of the architect Zaha Hadid, Ms. Binet is the subject of a solo exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. From Business & Technology Serial Killer Gets 160 Years After Victim's Sister and Friends Help Solve Case Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, 25, a former security guard from Orange, N.J., was sentenced for murdering three women and kidnapping and attempting to murder a fourth. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world International News from around the world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Faith & Values In Debate Over Conquistadors 500 Years Ago, Spanish Right Sees an Opportunity Spanish politicians sparred with Pope Francis over their country's role in conquering the Americas, signaling a nationalist tilt in the conservative establishment. From Business & Technology Opinion | The Film Industry Wants to Keep the Status Quo? Then Shut It Down. Hollywood is back in full swing, grinding those behind the scenes down to the bone. Can a new union contract fix that? From Art & Design How Women Made Their Place in Abstract Sculpture Adopting uncommon materials like latex foam and wire rope, these artists, who were often overlooked, are gaining new attention. From Art & Design Confessions of a Curator: 'I Can't Live Without Sculpture' Clare Lilley, the woman behind this year's Frieze Sculpture, talks about the passions that fuel her work and her choices. From Art & Design Frieze Pulls Out All the Stops It's hard to miss the art being shown in the London fairs this fall. It's in the park, online and even in a gallery in Mayfair. 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