What Will Become of the Pandemic Pets?

Plus: four stories from the Russian Arctic; Lina Khan vs. the tech giants; and Stravinsky’s “Oedipus Rex.” View in browser | Update your preferences Tuesday, June 22, 2021 American Chronicles What Will Become of the Pandemic Pets? In a time of stress and isolation, we turned to them for comfort. Now it’s time to think about what owning animals really means. By Nick Paumgarten Our Columnists Lina Khan vs. the Tech Giants A leading figure in the movement to rein in Silicon Valley monopolies has a powerful new post. By John Cassidy Currency Can We Stop Corporations from Hiding Their Profits Overseas? Janet Yellen has fought for a global minimum corporate tax rate that would make it more difficult for companies to shift their profits into tax havens. By Sheelah Kolhatkar Dept. of Photography Photo Booth Four Stories from the Russian Arctic Evgenia Arbugaeva’s pictures of isolated figures in harsh terrain look recovered from the deep past or icebound legend. By Brian Dillon Culture and More Musical Events Stravinsky’s Plague Opera “Oedipus Rex” makes a mighty noise at the reopening of L.A. Opera. By Alex Ross On and Off the Avenue New Summer Items Are Now Available in The New Yorker Store Beach towels, T-shirts, and more have joined the offerings in our online shop. By The New Yorker From the Archive Culture Desk The Tragedy of Diego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Stars Today is the 35th anniversary of Maradona’s Hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup. In 2019, Daniel Alarcón reviewed Asif Kapadia’s documentary about the Argentine phenom, which offers a look at the emotional cost of fame and how disposable talent can be. By Daniel Alarcón Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts How to Relearn How to Ride a Bike Once you’re lurching forward, wobbling precipitously from side to side, remember to keep both eyes fixed on a spot directly ahead of your front tire. By Emma Brewer Daily Cartoon Tuesday, June 22nd By Matt Reuter 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.