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June 13, 2022 We want to hear from you. Tell us about your experience with this newsletter by answering this short survey.   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY How Covid Did Away With the Sick Day What you should know about bear markets. Stephen Curry Is More Human, and Brilliant, Than Ever Celsius Network Leads Crypto Markets Into Another Free Fall The Hotel Is 642 Feet Tall. Its 'Architect' Says He Never Saw the Plans. Go to homepage FROM OPINION Maureen Dowd Donald Trump, American Monster A man of pure narcissistic psychopathy feels no guilt and has no sense of the damage he does. Michelle Cottle Et Tu, Ivanka? Even some of the president's closest allies knew his Big Lie was a lie. But it's the Jan. 6 congressional committee bringing the truth to light. David Brooks The Jan. 6 Committee Has Already Blown It It needs to safeguard the next election, not relive the last one. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS They Inhabited Separate Worlds in Taiwan. Decades Later, They Collided in a California Church. The 68-year-old suspect in a May mass shooting harbored resentment dating back to his formative years in Taiwan. What's on TV This Week: 'The Old Man' and Juneteenth Specials Jeff Bridges stars in a new thriller series on FX. And several networks air programs recognizing Juneteenth. The Corpse of a Russian Soldier, and the Cold but Human Urge to Look Why does war's wreckage — the downed helicopters, the destroyed tanks and the dead — draw crowds? A former Marine ponders the question as he stands before the badly burned body of a Russian fighter. A Hollywood Hangout Where the Food Is Actually the Point Horses is that rare animal in Los Angeles: a hot reservation with serious cooking behind the scenes. Opinion | Helping Very Hungry Caterpillars Become Butterflies — It's Complicated This is the trouble with trying to help a natural world in so much peril. It's never entirely clear when it's right to intervene and when it's wrong. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world International News from around the world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Where Have You Gone, Arthur Ashe? LIV Tour Golfers Need You. Our columnist asks whether players who have defected to the Saudi-financed golf series will use their platform to bring awareness to human rights violations. Don't hold your breath. New Experimental Therapy for A.L.S. Approved in Canada The F.D.A. is also reviewing the treatment, Albrioza, but the agency's scientists have raised questions about its effectiveness. They Were Cigarette Smokers. Then a Stroke Vanquished Their Addiction. Patients whose brain injury coincidentally relieved their nicotine cravings may help unravel the neural underpinnings of addiction, a new study suggests. California Wildfire Scorches Nearly 1,000 Acres and Prompts Evacuations The Sheep Fire northwest of San Bernardino, Calif., is one of more than 30 wildfires that have burned about one million acres across five states. The Meme That Derailed an Executive's Career John Demsey made diversity Estée Lauder's corporate pitch. An Instagram post with a racial epithet cost him his job. 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 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