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View in browser|nytimes.com May 14, 2025 This week, explore the benefits of siblings, find tips on educating children in the age of A.I., and learn guidance for boys and men from Terry Real, a family therapist. Artwork by Kensuke Koike THE DAILY The Secret Power of Siblings Discover the surprising ways that our brothers and sisters shape our lives. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images for The New York Times MODERN LOVE Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, According to Relationship Therapist Terry Real "What you learned about what it means to be a strong man as a boy guarantees you'll be seen as a lousy husband." The New York Times THE EZRA KLEIN SHOW 'We Have to Really Rethink the Purpose of Education' Students are already using A.I. to learn and write. What now? For more audio journalism and storytelling, visit the Listen Tab in our News app (available for iOS). Thanks for reading. If you're enjoying what you're reading, please consider recommending it to others. They can sign up here. Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at audiocare@nytimes.com. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Audio from The New York Times. To stop receiving Audio, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018