For You: 8 Sex Myths That Experts Wish Would Go Away

Plus, Republican Tempers Flare as Speaker Fight Continues, Paralyzing the House

October 19, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Republican Tempers Flare as Speaker Fight Continues, Paralyzing the House Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Georgia Trump Case F.C.C. Moves Toward Restoring Net Neutrality Rules, Igniting Regulatory Fight What We Know About the Explosion at the Hospital in Gaza For Republicans, All Roads Lead to the U.S.-Mexico Border Go to homepage FROM HEALTH 8 Sex Myths That Experts Wish Would Go Away Everyone else is having more sex than you. Men want sex more than women do. And more. Scientists Offer a New Explanation for Long Covid In some patients, remnants of the coronavirus in the gut may stifle production of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter, researchers suggest. The Average Human Body Temperature Is Not 98.6 Degrees Here's why we appear to be getting cooler, and what that could mean when it comes to fevers. Mary Lou Retton Crowdfunded Her Medical Debt, Like Many Thousands of Others But unlike the Olympic gymnast, most people don't raise enough money to cover their costs. More Than a Third of Women Under 50 Are Iron-Deficient The condition can cause fatigue and other symptoms but is rarely tested for. Here's what to know. Tomorrow: Things To Do Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER How 100,000 Apartments in New York City Disappeared An analysis finds the city has lost more than 100,000 homes through smaller apartments being combined into larger ones. Ahead of Her Georgia Trial, Sidney Powell Seeks Distance From Trump Ms. Powell, a lawyer who promoted conspiracy theories about election fraud after Donald J. Trump's 2020 defeat, now says she never represented him or his campaign. Barnes & Noble Sets Itself Free As the bookstore chain mounts a comeback, it's breaking a cardinal rule of corporate branding and store design: consistency. Hakeem Jeffries received the most votes, so why isn't he speaker? House rules require that the speaker receive a majority of votes cast, a threshold that Jeffries, the House minority leader, failed to reach despite receiving the most votes. If You've Ever Heard a Voice That Wasn't There, This Could Be Why With a ghostly finger in a lab, researchers coaxed people to hear phantom voices. It's Not OK to Police Co-Workers' Pronouns Even if you think they're using their identities for personal branding. The Salmon on Your Plate Has a Troubling Cost. These Farms Offer Hope. Land-based aquaculture is still coming into its own, but it stands to upend an industry plagued by environmental concerns. A Soup for When You Just Want to Be Alone This herby sweet-potato soup may be a bit modest, but it's also the best company if you need to recharge. 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? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games 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