For You: ‘Joy’ Is a Euphemism for a Word No One Wants to Say Out Loud

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September 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed 'Moving in the Dark': Hamas Documents Show Tunnel Battle Strategy Histadrut, the Labor Union Behind Israel's Strike, Has Long History of Influence Biden's Terse Reply When Asked if Netanyahu Is Doing Enough on Hostages: 'No' A Maine Camp for Deaf Children Carries On After an Unthinkable Loss 'Pinnacle Man,' Found in Cave Nearly 50 Years Ago, Has Been Identified Go to homepage From Opinion John McWhorter 'Joy' Is a Euphemism for a Word No One Wants to Say Out Loud People who are pinning all their hopes on one attribute are going to be disappointed — again. Michelle Cottle Trump Tried to Humanize Himself. Better Luck Next Time. At a Moms for Liberty event on Friday night, the former president passed up a pretty good opportunity. Nicholas Kristof Here's Why We Shouldn't Demean Trump Voters Educated liberals often view the conservative working class with a whiff of condescension that is both unfair and counterproductive. Gail Collins and Bret Stephens This Is Not What Trump Had in Mind The former president still seems surprised that he is up against Kamala Harris. Frank Bruni Trump Should Be Scared — Very Scared — of Debating Kamala Harris If she keeps her cool, he'll surely lose his. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover Fraternity Brothers Balk at a $515,000 Party for Defending the Flag After students at the University of North Carolina shielded a U.S. flag from protesters, admirers raised money to throw a 'rager' in their honor. Some don't want it. France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial A man is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a decade. The questions raised by the case have unsettled the country. Who Can Pull Off a Jean Jacket? Uncertain about whether a denim jacket suits his personal style, a reader seeks guidance from our fashion critic. Opinion | The Household Chores You're Avoiding Are Key to a Deeper Life I used to consider the work I needed to do around the house expendable. I now see it as integral to my and my family's happiness. ESPN and ABC Go Dark on DirecTV in Feud With Disney The outage struck on Sunday, cutting access for many DirecTV viewers to the U.S. Open tennis tournament on ABC. In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shutoffs The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many residents are committed to staying. The Connections Bot We explain a new feature from the creators of WordleBot. The U.S. Open Is Busier Than Ever. Some Fans Are Not Happy About It. As interest in tennis increases, so do the crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. 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? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for For You from The New York Times. To stop receiving For You, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018