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Zaila Avant-garde wins 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming bee's first African American champion; For years, this doctor has showed up after strangers' weddings and — with permission — brought flowers back to her patients ; Surviving cancer meant she couldn't have kids. Now, her twin is carrying her baby. ; The return of the summer potluck; Vacationer-in-chief: A history of presidential getaways; Judy Garland's long-lost 'Wizard of Oz' dress turns up at Catholic University; 12 female-forward TV shows to fill the 'Younger'- and 'Bold Type'-shaped hole in your heart; Why do we procrastinate, and how can we stop? Experts have answers.; Golf's brutality chased him away. Then six playoff holes rewrote his story. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Eliot Middleton) A mechanic opened a restaurant. On his days off, he fixes junk cars and gives them to people in need. Eliot Middleton has repaired 33 clunkers and gifted them to single mothers and others in need in rural South Carolina. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   Zaila Avant-garde wins 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming bee's first African American champion The Scripps National Spelling Bee returned after the coronavirus pandemic forced its cancellation in 2020. By Amy B Wang and Timothy Bella ●  Read more »   For years, this doctor has showed up after strangers' weddings and — with permission — brought flowers back to her patients Eleanor Love would ask brides and grooms if they had plans for their flowers after the big day. Most often, they didn't. By Kellie B. Gormly ●  Read more »   Surviving cancer meant she couldn't have kids. Now, her twin is carrying her baby. We talked to the 34-year-olds about what they've learned through it all. The Lily ●  By Hannah Good ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The return of the summer potluck People say they're ready to resume some normalcy — so pass the potato salad and watermelon. By Karina Elwood ●  Read more »   Vacationer-in-chief: A history of presidential getaways From ice cream on Martha's Vineyard to hauling brush on Western ranches, even presidents need to unplug (or try to). Here are their favorite places to do it. By Ryan Bacic ●  Read more »   Judy Garland's long-lost 'Wizard of Oz' dress turns up at Catholic University The frock, a gift to the school in 1973, had been missing for decades. By Paul Duggan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   12 female-forward TV shows to fill the 'Younger'- and 'Bold Type'-shaped hole in your heart Because we all need some brain sugar like "Bridgerton" and "Gossip Girl" from time to time. Perspective ●  By Inkoo Kang, Sonia Rao and Bethonie Butler ●  Read more »   Why do we procrastinate, and how can we stop? Experts have answers. Procrastination is a risk factor for poor mental and physical health, so it's important to try to overcome it. Experts have tips. By Angela Haupt ●  Read more »   Golf's brutality chased him away. Then six playoff holes rewrote his story. He was a golf phenom who left the sport behind. Now Harry Rudolph III is in the U.S. Senior Open. By Chuck Culpepper ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out A Better Week for a 7-day email course that will help you conquer your calendar, get more done and find time for the things you care about. Sign up »

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