For You: Dr. Becky Doesn’t Think the Goal of Parenting Is to Make Your Kid Happy

Plus, How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy

November 21, 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 How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy How Do You Make Teen Comedies Today? Buy a High School. G.O.P. Donors Back Manchin and Sinema as They Reshape Biden's Agenda Ousted in Coup, Sudan's Prime Minister Returns via Military Deal As Soldiers Abandon Notorious Myanmar Army, a Morale Crisis Looms Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE David Marchese Dr. Becky Doesn't Think the Goal of Parenting Is to Make Your Kid Happy "Because there are so many ways right now to get around frustration, you have to be mindful to raise kids who learn how to tolerate it." Jordan Kisner Inside Jane Campion's Cinema of Tenderness and Brutality In "The Power of the Dog," her first movie in 12 years, the filmmaker ventures into the American West — and the inner worlds of cruel, complicated men. Gabrielle Hamilton A Crispy Upgrade for Cheese and Crackers An unpretentious bar snack transformed into something sublime. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Matthew Futterman and Christopher Clarey Videos Said to Be of Peng Shuai Don't Resolve Questions About Her Safety The editor of a state-run newspaper on Saturday shared clips said to be of the Chinese tennis star on Twitter. But they are unverified, and the head of the WTA called them "insufficient." Kevin Roose A Robot Wrote This Book Review In "The Age of AI," Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt and Daniel Huttenlocher explore how far artificial intelligence has come. David Waldstein Islanders Are Finally Home Sweet Home The N.H.L. team lost its first game at the new $1.1-billion UBS Arena but they lost in style. The seats are comfy, the concourses spacious and the bathrooms big and numerous enough that fans won't miss any goals. Eric Lipton, Dionne Searcey and Michael Forsythe Race to the Future: What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found. Maria Abi-Habib and Oscar Lopez Two of 17 Kidnapped Missionaries in Haiti Are Freed, Group Says After being held hostage for 37 days by a gang, two people with a U.S. Christian aid group have been released in Port-au-Prince and are described as "safe." IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT 'I Saw a Passenger Stand When the Train Got to DeKalb Avenue' Monday morning on the B, moving to Manhattan and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Audra D. S. Burch One Historic Black Neighborhood's Stake in the Infrastructure Bill Generations of New Orleans residents have dreamed of the day when the Claiborne Expressway might be removed. President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package could eventually make that possible. Rory Smith Solskjaer Out at Manchester United After a Loss Too Far Lopsided defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City had the one-time fan favorite teetering. A humbling loss at lowly Watford finished him off. Michael Malone How to Get Past 'Did Not Finish' Some marathon runners end up with a final result listed as D.N.F. Getting back to the start line of another race can be that much more meaningful. Alexandra Jacobs New York's Midcentury Art Scene Springs to Life in 'The Loft Generation' Edith Schloss's memoir recounts an era of great creative vitality and the time she spent with Willem and Elaine de Kooning, Merce Cunningham, Leo Castelli and others. 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