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May 31, 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 WHAT HAPPENED TODAY China Says It Will Allow Couples to Have 3 Children, Up From 2 The Pandemic in the U.S. Has Vastly Improved. For These Families, the Worst Has Just Begun. Texas Democrats Stymie G.O.P. Voting Bill, for Now Biden Aims to Rebuild and Expand Legal Immigration Seminary Built on Slavery and Jim Crow Labor Has Begun Paying Reparations Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From National Security A Siege, a Supply Run and a Descent Into a Decade-Old Battle ‘Do you have body armor?’ the Afghan pilot asked us as we prepared for a trip to outposts surrounded by the Taliban. From Business & Technology O.E.C.D. Raises Global Growth Forecast Sharply, Citing Vaccines The world economy is expected to expand by 5.8 percent this year, but success depends on beating down variants of the virus, the group said. From Climate Change Here’s the Arctic Station That Keeps Satellites Connected The world’s northernmost tracking base, on a Norwegian island, plays a crucial role in supporting research on climate change. From Art & Design Looking Beyond the Ayatollah to the Treasures of Iran The organizers of a major London exhibition wanted to put politics aside and showcase the country’s rich 5,000-year-old culture. But politics kept getting in the way. From Business & Technology A New Era Dawns for Harley-Davidson The feature-stuffed Pan America is a stark diversion for a company long associated with bulky, expensive cruisers. Early impressions suggest a potential blockbuster. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Climate Change The effects of global warming Science The wonders of humans and our world COLUMNS AND SERIES The latest updates for you From Metropolitan Diary ‘She and Her Roommate Had Bought a Sofa From a Woman in Queens’ Unexpected help with a move, a trip to Radio Row and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. From Travel Advice Road Trips and Reconnecting: What You’re Looking Forward to This Summer Ahead of Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer, we asked readers to share what they are looking forward to most in the coming months. More than 100 people wrote in from across the United States with their post-pandemic plans. Here are a select few, edited and condensed for clarity. From Your Money Reassess Your Spending and Saving Whether your bank account grew or shrank during the long months of lockdown, now is the time to take stock of your financial situation and decide your next steps. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Social Justice Sedona Prince Has a Message for You Prince exposed inequities in college basketball with a video of the facilities at the N.C.A.A. women’s tournament. There’s more she wants you to know. From L.G.B.T.Q. Lance Loud Was an Early Reality Star. He Was Also a Gay Punk Pioneer. Loud was part of “An American Family” in 1973, but his wild band, Mumps, never signed a record deal. Now their songs are being released on the 20th anniversary of his death. From India As Covid Rampages Across Nepal, Workers Pay the Price The Himalayan country is considering declaring a health emergency to help contain a second wave that experts say migrant laborers brought back from India. From Sports Skateboarding’s Cardinal Rule: Dare to Be You We asked photographers across the country to document how skateboarders come together to foster community. From Arts What’s on TV This Week: Kennedy Center Honors and Remembering the Tulsa Massacre The Kennedy Center recognizes Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, Garth Brooks and Midori. And several networks air programs recognizing the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa massacre. 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