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August 8, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll care about. Improve your recommendations by letting us know what you're interested in. CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Biden Is on a Roll That Any President Would Relish. Is It a Turning Point? Electric Cars Too Costly for Many, Even With Aid in Climate Bill Killings of 4 Men in Albuquerque Leave Muslim Community in Fear In an Unequal Economy, the Poor Face Inflation Now and Job Loss Later Maps in Four States Were Ruled Illegal Gerrymanders. They're Being Used Anyway. Go to homepage FROM OPINION Michelle Cottle Why Is Ron Johnson Still Competitive Despite, You Know, Everything? He has a way of winning Wisconsin Senate races in spite of his weird behavior. Democrats see ousting him this fall as key to keeping the Senate. Maureen Dowd Hey, Joe, Don't Give It a Go Rest on your laurels, and don't run for re-election, Mr. President. Ezra Klein I Didn't Want It to Be True, but the Medium Really Is the Message How we look matters as much as what we see. Farhad Manjoo Private Equity Doesn't Want You to Read This Government must do more to clip its wings. Thomas L. Friedman Why Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Is Utterly Reckless The timing could not be worse. The Ukraine war is not over. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS 'Team Molly' Parents Sue E-Bike Company Over Daughter's Death An online community offered support for Molly Steinsapir, a 12-year-old who experienced brain trauma in an accident last year. Her mother and father have filed suit against Rad Power Bikes. Olivia Newton-John, Pop Singer and 'Grease' Star, Dies at 73 She began her career as an innocent purveyor of middle-of-the-road pop but later adopted a bad-girl persona. Is Cricket Sustainable Amid Climate Change? The warming of the earth, combined with the exhausting nature of the game, is raising questions about the future of the second most popular sport in the world. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Hiroyuki Sanada Lays Down His Sword for Shohei Ohtani and 10,000 Steps The Japanese action star tells why sunsets, fishing and the perfect meal of oysters and wine keep him contented. Axios Agrees to Sell Itself to Cox Enterprises for $525 Million The digital media company's founders, Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz, will continue to run the company. Sacramento Savors Its Underdog Moment The capital city, often overshadowed by San Francisco and Los Angeles, is taking pride in the success of its lower-tier Sacramento Republic F.C. over Major League Soccer teams. 20 Years at 30,000 Feet: A Flight Attendant Answers Readers' Questions Does the cabin crew ever get scared in the air? Is there a secret flight attendant code? How do I survive a flight with my toddler? An industry insider answers. 'Why Do I Have to Work Twice as Hard Just to Get Noticed?' Sylvia Fowles has been as dominant on the court as Sue Bird, but only one of them is a household name, our columnist writes. 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