For You: Dropping Indoor Mask Mandate, New York Joins Blue States Easing Covid Rules

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February 9, 2022 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 Dropping Indoor Mask Mandate, New York Joins Blue States Easing Covid Rules The Biden administration remains cautious about easing masking and other Covid safety measures. As Hochul Lifts Mask Mandate, Focus Shifts to Schools Life Under the Specter of War: Images From Ukraine China's Anti-Graft Show Is Educational, With Unintended Lessons Go to homepage FROM WIRECUTTER Most Gift Baskets Are Lousy. These Are Great. After considering more than 100, we've found 15 outstanding options through extensive research, personal experiences and taste tests. Modern Bed Frames to Dress Up Your Bedroom We tested and researched dozens before settling on eight stylish and high-quality models that should suit various decor styles. How to Securely Wipe Your Computer or Phone Before you sell, return, recycle or donate it, make sure to delete all of your personal information correctly. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Scott Tobias Where to Stream 'The Power of the Dog,' 'Belfast' and More 2022 Oscar Nominees Most of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here's a guide to help you get a jump on the field. Peter S. Goodman and George Etheredge The Real Reason America Doesn't Have Enough Truck Drivers A 1,000-mile journey through the middle of America reveals the fundamental reason for truck driver shortages: It is a job full of stress, physical deprivation and loneliness. Eric Kim This Pan Sauce Set My Cooking Free A tangy mix of lime juice, maple syrup and Dijon works well with just about anything. Reid J. Epstein Where's Liz Cheney? The Wyoming Republican's Exile From Wyoming Republicans The congresswoman hasn't attended Republican Party events in person in her state in years, amid a wave of local conservative hostility. "I'm not going to convince the crazies," she said. Vimal Patel University of California to Pay $243 Million to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims The settlement is the second in a case in which a gynecologist at U.C.L.A. is accused of sexual misconduct. 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 Ken Belson Can the Rooney Rule Survive? Should It? Prompted by Brian Flores's lawsuit and a cycle in which only two nonwhite head coaches were hired, the N.F.L.'s biggest diversity initiative faces new debate over if it can be fixed. Aimee Farrell A Design Duo Adding Whimsy to Traditional Woodwork The East London furniture makers Wilkinson & Rivera are giving classic silhouettes a playful twist. Joyce Vance Opinion | Parents Need to Be Held Accountable in School Shootings A conviction would set an outer limit on how permissive they can be with firearms. Juliet Macur Nathan Chen Is Winning by Not Trying So Hard to Win Chen was fixated on winning an Olympic gold medal in 2018 and was crushed when he didn't. Learning that there is more to life than skating, he says, has made him a better skater. Bill Pennington Ryan Cochran-Siegle's Stunning Success at the Olympics Took a Village The American skier's ascent to ski racing's mountaintop and a silver medal in the super-G is a tribute to the strength and influence of his extended skiing family. 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