How a Mexican Lagoon Lost Its Colors

Plus: the Biden antitrust revolution; Margaret Atwood on learning to drive; and Edward Gorey’s toys. View in browser | Update your preferences Monday, July 12, 2021 Elements How a Mexican Lagoon Lost Its Colors Bacalar is poised to become one of the country’s great tourist destinations—if its ecosystem can survive. By Allison Keeley Our Columnists The Biden Antitrust Revolution A new executive order calls for the federal government to work proactively to end monopolies that undermine economic fairness and American democracy. By John Cassidy From the Magazine Growing Pains Driving Lessons I thought I had lots of fears—thunderstorms, forest fires, bears—but these were not the right kind of fears for driving. By Margaret Atwood Culture and More Page-Turner Edward Gorey’s Toys The brilliantly macabre writer and illustrator also made his own stuffed dolls, which have a stylishness and craftsmanship in keeping with all his art. By Casey Cep The New Yorker Radio Hour The Battle Over Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino speak with David Remnick about the pop star’s legal fight to regain control of nearly all aspects of her life. Books Briefly Noted “The Vixen,” “Barcelona Dreaming,” “Death of a Traveller,” and “Everything Now.” From the Archive American Chronicles The Moral Judgments of Henry David Thoreau Why is Henry David Thoreau, who was born on this day in 1817, often thought of as our national conscience? By Kathryn Schulz Humor and Puzzles Crossword Today’s Crossword Response from a supposedly reformed ex: thirteen letters. By Elizabeth C. Gorski Daily Shouts Back to the Old Normal The houseparty returns—in all its terrifying glory. By Zoe Si Daily Cartoon Monday, July 12th 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.