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Plus, How This Economic Moment Rewrites the Rules

August 6, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll care about. Improve your recommendations by letting us know what you're interested in. CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY How This Economic Moment Rewrites the Rules Think 9% Inflation Is Bad? Try 90%. Don't Expect Alex Jones's Comeuppance to Stop Lies Jury Orders Alex Jones to Pay $45.2 Million in Sandy Hook Case In Turbulent Times, Xi Builds a Security Fortress for China, and Himself Go to homepage FROM STYLE I Was a Lesbian Until This Summer. What Happened? A reader worries about a summer romance that may alter her social life when she returns to college. A Stranger Filmed Her on the Train. TikTok Users Decided She Had Monkeypox. With little government guidance on a fast-spreading virus, a new form of social-media vigilantism has emerged. Don't Call It a Swimming Pool Plunge pools have become an alternative for homeowners who want a simple, less expensive way to cool off. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Baseball Buys In on the Digital Age. But at What Cost? A sport that struggles with change has mixed opinions about PitchCom and other new technologies. But everyone seems to agree that the systems work. Biden Tests Negative for Coronavirus but Will Keep Isolating The negative test came a week after his rebound case emerged. He will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time, his doctor said. The Humbling of Coinbase In just over a year, the United States' largest cryptocurrency exchange went from a triumphant public offering to a "crypto winter" of cost cutting and layoffs. Dolphin Strangers Met in the Bahamas. Things Went Swimmingly. Two research teams found that dolphins could forge strong social bonds with outsiders within a few years The Companies That Take Money Straight From Your Paycheck Some lenders and retailers have a pretty neat business model: You pay them before your wages ever hit your bank account. And sometimes they give you no choice. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT How a Couple Who Started a Food Bank Spend Their Sundays The founders of EV Loves NYC, which kicked off during the pandemic, oversee the making and distribution of 2,000 meals every weekend. Opinion | Hey, Joe, Don't Give It a Go Rest on your laurels, and don't run for re-election, Mr. President. For Instant Happiness, Grab a Book and Head Outside Photographers from The New York Times visited beaches, parks and cafes to capture readers indulging in a timeless pleasure. G.O.P. Governors Cause Havoc by Busing Migrants to East Coast Thousands of migrants have been arriving on buses sent by the governors of Texas and Arizona. Many have ended up in homeless shelters and on the streets. Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Trump, wins his primary in Washington. Mr. Newhouse beat back multiple right-wing challengers, including Loren Culp, who was endorsed by the former president. 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