For You: John Grisham Is Still Battling His Southern Demons

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June 26, 2022 We want to hear from you. Tell us about your experience with this newsletter by answering this short survey.   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY An Innovator Sold Jordan's National Dish in a To-Go Cup. Controversy Ensued. Schools Are Spending Billions on High-Tech Defense for Mass Shootings 'An Invisible Cage': How China Is Policing the Future Ukraine War's Latest Victim? The Fight Against Climate Change. 21 Teenagers Found Dead in South African Tavern, Officials Say Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE John Grisham Is Still Battling His Southern Demons "It was such a hard-right-wing, racist society that I grew up in. I've come a long way." The Man Who Made the Sari Haute As his country's most famous designer, Sabyasachi has persuaded Indians to see the luxury in their fashion heritage. Can he persuade Americans too? What Should You Do When Your Partner Lies About His Earnings? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on a financial betrayal — and more. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Decades Ago, Alito Laid Out Methodical Strategy to Eventually Overrule Roe A slow-burning hostility to constitutional abortion rights runs through the career of the author of the Supreme Court opinion overturning them. The Ultimate Tennis Disrupter Faces the Wimbledon Crucible Emma Raducanu came out of nowhere to win the U.S. Open at 18 years old. Things have been a little rocky ever since. Opinion | Vacationing 101 for Those Who Have Forgotten How Vacationing 101 for those who have forgotten how. Commando Network Coordinates Flow of Weapons in Ukraine, Officials Say A secretive operation involving U.S. Special Operations forces hints at the scale of the effort to assist Ukraine's still outgunned military. When Nature Calls, Phillies Relievers Have a Place to Go With the Relief Room, a Phillies fan has created an over-the-top shrine to baseball's most unsung players. It is in his downstairs bathroom. 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 'The First Time I Met My Neighbor, He Was Sitting Outside With a Friend' Learning little things about someone, a tourist's sleepy retreat and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. The Leader of the QAnon Conspiracy Theory Returns Three posts on Friday night signaled the resurfacing of a figure who used a variety of conspiracy theories to marshal support for Donald J. Trump. Necromancers, Killers and Presidents, Summoned From the Pages of History Did Abraham Lincoln, like John Wilkes Booth, ever find solace in spiritualism? Court Widens Scope of Deportations The Biden administration had instructed ICE agents to focus on immigrants who were considered a threat. But a judge's order means millions more could now be targeted for deportation. Opinion | Growing Up in the Shadow of DACA A generation of young people, still without a pathway to citizenship, tentatively plans for a future that remains uncertain. 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