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September 25, 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 To Get Back Arrested Executive, China Uses a Hardball Tactic: Seizing Foreigners They Investigate Police Killings. Their Record Is Wanting. China frees 2 jailed Canadians after the U.S. agrees to release a Huawei executive. Among Those Who Marched Into the Capitol on Jan. 6: An F.B.I. Informant States Begin a Complex Booster Shot Rollout for Pfizer Recipients Go to homepage BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS From Health Care Long Hours, Low Pay, Loneliness and a Booming Industry The ranks of home health aides are expected to grow more than any other job in the next decade. What kind of work are they being asked to do? From Business & Technology The Surveillance Apparatus That Surrounded Britney Spears An account by a former employee of the security team hired by Ms. Spears's father created the most detailed portrait yet of the singer's life under 13 years of conservatorship. From Education Robinhood Hits Campus, Where Credit Card Companies Fear to Tread The company plans to hit up college coffee shops to spread the word about its services. When credit card companies did it a generation ago, Congress got involved. From Race in America Reparations for Black Residents Are Becoming a Local Issue as Well as a National One While legislation in Washington remains stalled, state and local governments are breathing new life into the reparations movement. From National Security Music and Cookouts in a Tent City for Afghans Starting Life in the U.S. On a military base in New Jersey, 8,500 people who fled their country as it fell to the Taliban await the next step in their journey. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Health Care The policies that govern treatment Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Your Money Advisor Consumer finance tips TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT From Faith & Values Mike Flanagan Explores His Private Horrors in 'Midnight Mass' In the new Netflix series, the acclaimed adapter of works by Shirley Jackson and Stephen King tells a more personal story. From Parents & Families Whales So Close You Can Touch Them: A Family Adventure in Canada Recalling a prepandemic trip to a watery landscape in Quebec province: "The adventure we had feels like one plucked from a world I can no longer reach, not unlike watching the water, waiting for a whale to crest." From Business & Technology One Solution to a Shortage of Skilled Workers? Diversify the Construction Industry. President Biden's infrastructure plan would create a hiring challenge, but also an opportunity to recruit from communities that the industry has long ignored. From Sports U.S. Ryder Cup Team Seizes Big Lead on a Wild Opening Day The action included some harrowing moments for a couple of golfers, and the gallery included Michael Jordan. From Crosswords & Games Greek Goddess of Memory Adam Simon Levine's debut puzzle speaks to us, in words we can't pronounce. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games 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