The Hockey Sister

A Personal History by Sarah Miller. Plus: reading the Old Testament while pregnant; and a quest for a couch in a cruel world. View in browser | Update your preferences Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Personal History The Hockey Sister It seemed impossible to become myself without hating my brother. By Sarah Miller News Desk Haitians Are at an Impasse Over the Country’s Future From February: Jovenel Moïse is intent on remaining President amid continued protests calling for him to step down. By Edwidge Danticat Culture and More Second Read Noticing the Mothers of the Old Testament As the novelist Marilynne Robinson says, Biblical history so often depends on the birth of a baby. By Casey Cep The Pictures A Retired Dominatrix Goes to Church Julia Fox, of “No Sudden Move,” discusses sex work at Our Lady of Pompeii. By Naomi Fry The Front Row “Scarface” Startles Anew on the Criterion Channel It’s time to watch Howard Hawks’s gangster masterpiece again. By Richard Brody Screening Room A Quest for a Couch in a Cruel World The hapless protagonist of the short film “Sofa So Good” desperately needs furniture—and a sense of purpose. By Dan Stahl Humor and Puzzles Crossword Today’s Puzzle Game that rewards inexperienced players?: fourteen letters. By Aimee Lucido Daily Shouts The Big Nap: Chapter 2 The detective searched the couch for clues, but all he found were Cheerios. He interviewed the kitty cat, but, as usual, she wasn’t talking. He decided to go undercover. By Simon Rich Daily Cartoon Wednesday, July 7th By Brooke Bourgeois 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.