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July 4, 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 Why America’s Politics Are Stubbornly Fixed, Despite Momentous Changes Pope Francis Undergoes Colon Surgery and Is Said to Be Doing Well Florida Officials Plan Swift Demolition of Remaining Part of Collapsed Building A Diamond Rush in South Africa, Born of Desperation and Distrust A Disparaging Video Prompts Explosive Fallout Within ESPN Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From China ‘Red Cradles’ Nurture China’s Next Generation of Communist Leaders Communist Party schools and academies are inculcating Chinese officials in Xi Jinping Thought as the country shifts in a more authoritarian direction. From Sports For the Milwaukee Bucks, the Jrue Holiday Gamble Yielded a Jackpot When the Bucks acquired Holiday, it was hardly clear that they had solved their problems and improved their chances of enticing Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay. From Race in America Her Family Owned Slaves. How Can She Make Amends? Stacie Marshall, who inherited a Georgia farm, is trying on a small scale to address a generations-old wrong that still bedevils the nation. From Business & Technology China Orders Didi Off App Stores in Escalating Crackdown The move comes two days after the government said it was investigating cybersecurity issues at the ride-hailing giant, which made its Wall Street debut this past week. From Sports Bucks Beat Hawks and Advance to the N.B.A. Finals Milwaukee was playing without its injured star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks will face the Phoenix Suns in the finals. 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 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 What to Cook Salad, Any Way You Like It We’ve got something for you, whether it’s corn, beans or noodles you fancy. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Metropolitan Diary ‘The Haircut Is Simple and the Same One I Have Been Getting for 11 Years’ The barbershop routine, a pricey cold drink and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. From Obituaries Dr. Barbara Murphy, Kidney Transplant Expert, Dies at 56 Her focus was on immunology and how to predict and diagnose the outcomes of transplants. She was, a colleague said, “a great researcher and a great mentor to many people.” From Education Opinion | The Excesses of Antiracist Education Structural racism is a real problem. The new progressivism is not necessarily a solution. From Books to Read Summer After Summer, a Clan Returns to Cape Cod In her debut novel, “The Paper Palace,” Miranda Cowley Heller follows an upper-crust family through decades at their bohemian backwoods compound. From Opinion Simone Biles Is Redefining Female Power in Sports The record-breaking gymnast is forging a path beyond girlhood for her sport. 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