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March 9, 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 From Education ‘I Was So Nervous’: Back to Class After a Year Online In recent weeks, a growing number of students across the country have set foot in their schools, some for the first time since last March. Here’s what they said it was like to return. From The Future of Work How Biden Is Trying to Help Working-Class Voters in Red-State Alabama The president’s support for the rights of unionizing Amazon workers delighted political organizers in Alabama who are hoping to build long-term Democratic momentum in a reliably red state. From Business & Technology Video of Meyers Leonard Using an Anti-Semitic Slur on Twitch Surfaces Leonard, a reserve center for the Miami Heat, used the epithet while playing a video game. From United Kingdom In Royal ‘Firm,’ the Family Business Always Comes First For all the familial drama, Harry and Meghan’s story is also about workplace conflict — what happens when a glamorous outsider joins a hidebound family business, one now in crisis mode. From Sports 2 Days, 10 Dogs, 150 Miles in the Wilderness: This Is the Iditarod for Teens The Junior Iditarod, the longest race in Alaska for competitors under 18, is a chance for young mushers to prove their skills. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Race in America Exploring race, identity and society Social Justice Inequality and human rights COLUMNS AND SERIES The latest updates for you From Reviews by Pete Wells Building Pizzas That Can Survive the Box In a time of takeout, two New York restaurants have come up with different ways of making pies that still taste good half an hour later. From At Home Don’t Pay Tax Penalties on Money You Took From Retirement Accounts Here’s a guide to avoiding unnecessary taxes on withdrawals made last year. From At Home Lessons From a Year of Pandemic Spending Lost jobs and lockdowns forced almost everyone to change spending habits. How many of those changes will stick? We talked to five households about their pandemic budgeting. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Sports The Long, Sad Decline of Mark Pavelich, a ‘Miracle on Ice’ Star The last time an Olympic teammate saw the often-troubled former hockey star, Pavelich seemed optimistic. Four days later he was dead. Now his sister wants to know if C.T.E. contributed to his difficulties and his death. From At Home Restaurant Wine Directors Worry About the Future The pandemic has forced sommeliers from jobs, pared wine lists and raised big questions about the viability of the business and the way it treats workers. From Social Justice Maker of Dove Soap Will Drop the Word ‘Normal’ From Beauty Products Unilever, which owns brands like Dove and Sunsilk, said a study had found that the word “normal” makes most people feel excluded. A spokeswoman said it would remove it from more than 200 products. From Jamelle Bouie Opinion | The G.O.P. Isn’t Going to Split Apart Anytime Soon But is the party in danger of fracturing over its wavering commitment to democracy? From Faith & Values Missouri Pastor Who Sermonized That Women Must Look Good for Their Husbands Goes on Leave Stewart-Allen Clark, whose comments were admonished by a Baptist group, is “seeking professional counseling,” his church said. 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