American Purpose After the Fall of Kabul

Plus: why the COVID vaccines aren’t dangerous; the doctor who may have enabled R. Kelly; and Lorde’s “Solar Power.” View in browser | Update your preferences Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Daily Comment American Purpose After the Fall of Kabul Veterans were told that we were champions of the rights of mankind. By Phil Klay Medical Dispatch Why the COVID Vaccines Aren’t Dangerous Many vaccine-hesitant people worry about adverse health effects. They shouldn’t. By Clayton Dalton Q. & A. How the Sports Media Covers Sexual Abuse An interview with Katie Strang, a sports journalist whose stories mostly take place off the court. By Isaac Chotiner News Desk The Doctor Who May Have Enabled R. Kelly Witnesses called to testify against the R. & B. superstar included Kris McGrath, who did nothing to report or stop Kelly’s alleged crimes. By Jim DeRogatis The New Yorker Documentary Introducing an Infant to the Great Outdoors The documentary “Walking Before Walking” is a father’s field notes on bringing his young son on hikes in the wilderness. Film by Adam Amir Text by Kelsey Rexroat Culture and More Culture Desk On “Solar Power,” Lorde Loves the Beach The New Zealand pop star is back with a newfound sense of personal liberation. By Carrie Battan Culture Desk The Return of White Sharks to Cape Cod It’s a different feeling when swimming at the beaches that I grew up on. By Alec Wilkinson Brave New World Dept. Will Holograms Solve the Social-Distancing Dilemma? Once a means of reanimating dead people, the “telepresence” industry can beam Sean Combs—and you—around the world. By Neima Jahromi Humor and Games Name Drop Today’s Quiz The fewer clues you need, the more points you receive. By Liz Maynes-Aminzade Crossword Today’s Puzzle “Rusalka” composer Antonín: six letters. By Elizabeth C. Gorski Daily Shouts Diary of the Guy Who Drove the Trojan Horse Back from Troy I got no sleep last night. Some drunk soldiers hired an artist to draw them standing next to the Horse. By James Folta Daily Cartoon Wednesday, August 25th By Jon Adams 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.