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July 3, 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 YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Biden Sends Dueling Messages on Afghanistan A Delicate Decision: When to End Search for Any Florida Condo Survivors The Relics of America’s War in Afghanistan In Case Against Trump’s Company, Echoes of His Father’s Tactics on Taxes Condo Wreckage Hints at First Signs of Possible Construction Flaw Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Global Migration Danger Awaited in Myanmar. So He Made a Daring Bid to Stay in Japan. After defying Myanmar’s military rulers at a soccer match, Ko Pyae Lyan Aung decided to seek asylum. But he was being watched. From The Future of Work Pandemic Wave of Automation May Be Bad News for Workers The need for social distancing led restaurants and grocery stores to seek technological help. That may improve productivity, but could also cost jobs. From Obituaries Hash Halper, Street Artist Who Adorned New York With Hearts, Dies at 41 He was something of a downtown folk hero, bringing positivity to a harsh city with his humble shards of chalk. But he harbored his own struggles. From Business & Technology Opinion | The Jeff Bezos Paradox As the fortunes of Amazon and its founder have increased, their public images have cratered. From Business & Technology These Chinese Millennials Are ‘Chilling,’ and Beijing Isn’t Happy Young people in China have set off a nascent counterculture movement that involves lying down and doing as little as possible. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Tip A weekly how-to Modern Love The joys and tribulations of love Smarter Living Helping you make the most of the world COLUMNS AND SERIES From Up Next Whitney Peak Has Fun on the ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot The teenage actress is also a brand ambassador for Chanel. From The Saturday Profile This Lawyer Loses Most of His Cases. And He’s Proud of It. “The case is lost,” says U Khin Maung Zaw, a human rights lawyer in Myanmar who is representing Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, “but the cause is won.” From What to Cook This Sheet-Pan Chicken Recipe May Just Make You Forget About Grilling Zucchini and basil lend big flavor to this savory, summery weeknight dinner. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Opinion Why We Hold Olympic Athletes to Such Ridiculous and Cruel Standards A system that punishes athletes for being human is not a just system. From Ross Douthat Opinion | The Excesses of Antiracist Education Structural racism is a real problem. The new progressivism is not necessarily a solution. From What to Cook Salad, Any Way You Like It We’ve got something for you, whether it’s corn, beans or noodles you fancy. From Maureen Dowd Opinion | Friends in High Places Hanging with presidents: Sometimes First Friends are helping found a country; other times, they're mixing martinis. From Sports Roger Federer’s Gift to Tennis: A Shot That Players Love to Hit The squash shot may be a last-resort play, but it’s fun to unleash and spectacular to watch. Federer made it his own, but many other players, especially women, are adopting it. 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