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May 15, 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 How a Genetic Trait in Black People Can Give the Police Cover After Years of Quiet, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Exploded. Why Now? Tensions Among Democrats Grow Over Israel as the Left Defends Palestinians Federal Mask Retreat Sets Off Confusing Scramble for States and Cities What Would It Take to Vaccinate the World Against Covid? Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Sports The Fall Guy Andrea Pirlo was given a difficult task and failed at it. But if Juventus misses out on next season’s Champions League, it won’t be entirely his fault. From Business & Technology Prince Harry Shares ‘Pain and Suffering’ of Growing Up in Royal Family In a wide-ranging interview for a podcast, Harry said his existence in the British monarchy had been “a mix between ‘The Truman Show’ and being in a zoo.” From L.G.B.T.Q. N.Y.C. Pride Will Take Steps to Keep Police Out of Parade and Events L.G.B.T.Q. police officers will not be allowed to participate as a group in the annual march, and organizers said they will rely on private security for their events. From Obituaries Barbara Stone, Modeling Agent to American Beauties, Dies at 87 At Stewart Models in the 1960s and ’70s, she specialized in fresh-faced American blondes and played a key role in the careers of Cheryl Tiegs and Cybill Shepherd. From U.S. & Politics Wild Horses Adopted Under a Federal Program Are Going to Slaughter Records show that some people who are paid $1,000 a head by the government to give legally protected mustangs “good homes” are sending the horses to auction once they get the money. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice COLUMNS AND SERIES The latest updates for you From Sunday Routine How Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, Epidemiology Professor, Spends Her Sundays Throughout the pandemic, nothing has stopped her from going into the office every single day (with fresh flowers). From At Home ‘I Should Have Known Better’: Travel Planning in Uncertain Times We are navigating a new world of travel where planning for the unpredictable, more than ever, is part of the itinerary. From At Home What to Do This Weekend Craft projects and gospel choirs. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Social Justice The Mogul in Search of a Kinder, Gentler Capitalism Lynn Forester de Rothschild, founder of the Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism, believes change will come when hedge fund billionaires and Pope Francis work together. From Books to Read Kristen Radtke Considers Another American Epidemic: Loneliness The writer and artist spent nearly three years researching why so many of us feel so alone. What she found was much worse than she imagined. From Education Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Ousts Oklahoma Governor The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission removed Gov. Kevin Stitt from the panel just days after he had signed a bill that banned the teaching of certain concepts about race. From Books to Read Daniel Patrick Moynihan Was Often Right. Joe Klein on Why It Still Matters. How a politician who died in 2003 continues to dominate much of today’s political discussion. From What to Cook Bake Something! This weekend, give a new baking project a go: One-bowl carrot cake or no-knead bread are perfect options. 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