The Secret Footage of the N.R.A. Chief’s Botched Elephant Hunt

Plus: a new novella by Lauren Groff; how to communicate with animals; and India’s COVID-19 deaths. View in browser | Update your preferences Novellas “What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf?” “He got out of the car, closing his door quietly, and crept through the woods toward the brick house.” By Lauren Groff This Week in Fiction Lauren Groff on Violence and Masculinity The author discusses her novella “What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf?” By Cressida Leyshon News Desk The Secret Footage of the N.R.A. Chief’s Botched Elephant Hunt Wayne LaPierre, the group’s chief executive, has cultivated his image as an exemplar of American gun culture, but video of his clumsy marksmanship—and details regarding his Rodeo Drive shopping trips—tells another story. By Mike Spies News & Culture Elements The Challenges of Animal Translation Artificial intelligence may help us decode animalese. But how much will we really be able to understand? By Philip Ball Q. & A. India’s Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths Rukmini S, a data journalist in Chennai, speaks about the coronavirus cases and death toll in India, and why unofficial statistics suggest that the true numbers are likely far greater than reported. By Isaac Chotiner Our Columnists Vaccine Hesitancy and Breakthrough Infections in Nursing Homes A gap in vaccination rates between residents and staff means that long-term-care facilities remain particularly vulnerable to coronavirus outbreaks. By Masha Gessen On and Off the Avenue New Products, and Subscriber Discounts, Arrive in The New Yorker Store Taking inspiration from the magazine, our latest offerings range from kites to coffee mugs. By The New Yorker Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts Are You a People Pleaser?: A Quiz How do you get out of a social obligation? By Jiji Lee Daily Cartoon Tuesday, April 27th By Zoe Si You're receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Was this e-mail forwarded to you? Sign up. Unsubscribe | Manage your e-mail preferences | Send newsletter feedback | View our Privacy Policy Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.