I Just Turned 60, but I Still Feel 22 - Today’s stories For You

November 2, 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 Once a Climate Leader, Brazil Falls Short in Glasgow Corporate Climate Pledges Often Ignore a Key Component: Supply Chains A pledge to end deforestation aims to protect 'the lungs of our planet.' What to watch in Tuesday's elections: Virginia, mayor's races and policing. Long Walk From Freedom: Indebted Gazan Trudges to Jail 17th Time. Or 18th. Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Margaret Renkl I Just Turned 60, but I Still Feel 22 Sorrow in the face of aging would be a poor response to this good fortune. Nicholas Kristof A Farewell to Readers, With Hope A columnist offers lessons learned from decades on the front lines of reporting and explains why he is leaving to run for office. Emily Bazelon It's Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Now The most junior justice is proving to be a careful strategist. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Movies Lawyer for 'Rust' Assistant Director Says Checking Gun Was Not His Job The assistant director, Dave Halls, had previously told a detective that he should have more thoroughly checked the gun before Alec Baldwin handled it, according to an affidavit. From United Kingdom James Staley, Barclays's C.E.O., steps down after a Jeffrey Epstein inquiry. British regulators investigated how the bank executives characterized his ties with the disgraced financier. From Sports The Recipe for Coming Back From a 3-1 Deficit? It Varies. The Houston Astros are trying to pull off a feat that has been done only six times in the World Series. Players from the teams that did it happily recalled their thrilling comebacks. From U.S. & Politics Biden Administration Moves to Limit Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas The new rule was announced at a U.N. summit where the United States is facing skepticism about its commitment to climate change. From Parents & Families A C.D.C. panel recommends Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The Biden administration has enlisted 20,000 health workers and shipped 15 million doses ahead of the agency's decision. 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 Jamelle Bouie Opinion | Constitutional Change Will Be Here Sooner Than We Think The failures of the Articles of Confederation have a lot to teach us about the conditions that make new forms of government feasible.  From Reviews by Pete Wells This Queens Food Cart Has a Way With Liver Foda Egyptian Sandwiches, in Astoria, specializes in a delicacy that has spread from its native Alexandria to cities all over that country. From L.G.B.T.Q. 'Maybe I Do Have a Story to Tell': Kal Penn on His Memoir The actor talks about his new book, "You Can't Be Serious," in which he introduces readers to his fiancé, Josh, and explains his sabbatical from Hollywood to work for the Obama administration. From Social Justice Handball Federation Ends Bikini Bottom Requirement for Women After outrage over a fine levied against the Norwegian women's beach handball team for competing in shorts, the sport's international federation said it was changing its rules. From Business & Technology Opinion | We Should All Know Less About Each Other On social media, exposure to those unlike us often makes us hate them. 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