The Optimist: He surprised her with a viewing of their long-lost wedding video — and millions watched on TikTok

What are the Sunday scaries, and how can you banish them?; U.S. gymnastics team skips Opening Ceremonies, holds its own private parade instead; What happens to worn-out rock climbing ropes? This teen turns them into dog leashes and gives all profits to animal groups.; A teacher was pregnant. Students built a device so her spouse, who uses a wheelchair, can stroll with the baby.; Nationals catcher Tres Barrera hit his first career home run with a bat borrowed from his best friend; Thank God for Ted Lasso, the man America needs right now; A comeback for the Big Easy with music, art and energy; Photos: This traveling exhibition seeks to provide a voice for those too often marginalized or shoved off to the side; In reopened Paris, creative energy and festive euphoria set the mood ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Drew Gottfried) He surprised her with a viewing of their long-lost wedding video — and millions watched on TikTok When they heard the wedding video had been erased, the newly married Gottfrieds were distraught. Years later, a surprise was in store. By Caroline Anders ●  Read more »   What are the Sunday scaries, and how can you banish them? The irrational fears known as Sunday scaries, which crop up as the workweek approaches, can be vanquished with some relaxation, some preparation and some midweek fun. By Angela Haupt ●  Read more »   U.S. gymnastics team skips Opening Ceremonies, holds its own private parade instead The choice to skip — not unusual for athletes with upcoming competitions — made for a scene of jokes and laughter. By Emily Giambalvo ●  Read more »   What happens to worn-out rock climbing ropes? This teen turns them into dog leashes and gives all profits to animal groups. When he was 16, Alexander Tsao started collecting piles of ropes from gyms that would otherwise throw them away. By Lisa Kanarek ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A teacher was pregnant. Students built a device so her spouse, who uses a wheelchair, can stroll with the baby. "These students gave me the opportunity to do something I thought I would never be able to do," said Jeremy King. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   Nationals catcher Tres Barrera hit his first career home run with a bat borrowed from his best friend Barrera, a 26-year-old maximizing his chance in the majors in Washington, has shown a flash of potential. By Jesse Dougherty ●  Read more »   Thank God for Ted Lasso, the man America needs right now A mustachioed, endlessly quotable football coach shows just how appealing masculinity can be. Opinion ●  By Alyssa Rosenberg ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A comeback for the Big Easy with music, art and energy In New Orleans, new hotels greet travelers with familiar festivals and fresh destinations. By Jen Rose Smith ●  Read more »   Photos: This traveling exhibition seeks to provide a voice for those too often marginalized or shoved off to the side "We Women: The Power of We" brings together the work of 17 people, on view at Brooklyn Bridge Park until September 12. Perspective ●  By Kenneth Dickerman ●  Read more »   In reopened Paris, creative energy and festive euphoria set the mood A plethora of new cultural, dining and lodging options await visitors to the City of Light. By Mary Winston Nicklin ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Tokyo Olympics for a guide to what to watch each night of the Games, plus the biggest moments and our most interesting reads. Sign up »

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