Daily Headlines for June 15, 2023

Met Museum Trains ‘Monuments Men’ to Save Ukrainian Cultural Heritage
Curators are teaching military officers to save imperiled treasures abroad, but their efforts to credit Ukrainian artists have been met with a mixed response.

Reparations for Black Californians Face Uphill Climb in State Legislature
Monetary compensation is expected to be particularly controversial as task-force economists peg the impact of slavery and discrimination at more than $800 billion

Cancel Culture Comes for Philly’s Weirdest Museum
The Mütter calls itself ‘disturbingly informative.’ Its woke leaders appear anxious to sanitize it.

'Gay summer camp': How cruises create space for LGBTQ+ travelers at sea

Fox News Chyron Calls Biden a ‘Wannabe Dictator’
The onscreen text appeared Tuesday beneath split-screen footage of President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump, who had been charged with federal crimes hours earlier.

Pakistan’s Military Tightens Grip With Broad Clampdown on Opposition, Media
Thousands have been arrested and TV news stations have been warned not to use the name of Imran Khan or show his picture

Senators Write Letter of Support to Imprisoned Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich
Bipartisan missive expresses ‘profound anger and concern’ over his detention by the Russian government

He Exposed Corruption in Guatemala. Now He’s Been Sentenced to Prison.
The trial of José Rubén Zamora, the founder of a newspaper who was convicted of money laundering and sentenced to up to six years, came as critics say democracy in Guatemala is crumbling.

Guatemala court sentences journalist to 6 years in prison for money laundering

The Phillip Schofield Scandal Explained, From Daytime TV to Parliament
The resignation of a television anchor, followed by an admission of an affair with a younger colleague, has gripped the British media for weeks. Here’s why.

Phillip Schofield saga distracts from daytime TV's radical potential

Music Publishers Sue Twitter, Accusing It of Copyright Infringement
A group of 17 music publishers sued the social media company and said it was seeking as much as $250 million in damages.

Music Companies Sue Twitter for More Than $250 Million in Damages Over Alleged Copyright Violations
Publishers representing thousands of artists seek payment for use of music in tweets

Europeans Take a Major Step Toward Regulating A.I.
A draft law in the European Parliament has become the world’s most far-reaching attempt to address the potentially harmful effects of artificial intelligence.

AI Regulation Is Here. Almost.
EU lawmakers move forward with draft law to regulate development of AI-powering products such as ChatGPT

AMD’s Superchips Face a Trillion-Dollar Hurdle
New AI chips challenge market leader Nvidia on its home turf

Red States Have Slowed the ESG Juggernaut
Laws against politicized investing may eventually force the hand of fund managers and blue states.

Is a U.S. Wealth Tax Constitutional?
A bad Ninth Circuit ruling needs Supreme Court review.

At a British Amazon Warehouse, a Union Bid Surges, Then Stalls
Over 700 workers in Coventry joined a union and are seeking recognition for it to negotiate with the company, known for its resistance to organized labor.

She said Starbucks fired her because she’s white. Jury agreed, awarding her $25.6 million

Google’s Online Advertising Practices Violate Antitrust Laws, E.U. Says
European Union regulators filed new antitrust charges against Google, which could lead to fines and orders for the company to change its business practices.

EU Says It Might Seek Breakup of Google’s Ad-Tech Business
Europe joins U.S. in accusing tech giant of abusing its dominance in digital-ad industry

Is This a Trillion-Dollar Look?
Jensen Huang, the C.E.O. of Nvidia, is transforming a black leather jacket into a symbol of the A.I. paradigm shift.

Democrats and Republicans share core values but still distrust each other

Kids and the Power of the Spoken Word
New standards in Georgia and Arkansas will require students to recite great poems or speeches.

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old no longer working for Newport News school

How South Korea Puts Its Food Scraps to Good Use
When wasted food rots in landfills, it pollutes soil and water — and warms the planet. Here’s how one country keeps that from happening.

Midwestern town’s Pride festival attracts thousands who reject far-right local politics

Hypothermia suspected in the deaths of 2 L.A. County inmates last winter

Grand Jury Votes to Indict Daniel Penny in Subway Chokehold Killing
Mr. Penny, a Marine veteran, has said he was defending himself and other passengers when he choked Jordan Neely to death.

Louisiana Army base renamed for Black World War I soldier

When Finding Your Bliss Means Floating, Naked
It sounds woo-woo, but floating can help us calm down and lower stress

Opinion: Violence against Black women and girls is underreported. Here’s how we can address it

In further blow to Russian LGBTQ+ community, lawmakers move to ban gender transitioning procedures

Here’s How Much Hotter Than Normal This June Has Been

Roger Payne, Biologist Who Heard Whales Singing, Dies at 88
His underwater microphones recorded “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” inspiring a movement that led to national and international bans on commercial whaling.

A Moon of Saturn Has All the Ingredients Needed for Life
Data from NASA spacecraft reveal phosphorus is present in the subsurface ocean of Enceladus

Kairan Quazi, 14, is the newest team member of SpaceX: 'Nobody winced at my age'

Battle for Oak Flat: How Apache opposition to a copper mine became a religious liberty test

Southern Baptists turn their backs on O.C.’s Saddleback Church over its female pastors

Southern Baptists Vote to Further Expand Restrictions on Women as Leaders
Delegates at the denomination’s convention approved a stricter ban on female pastors and rejected the appeals of two churches led by women to remain in the denomination.

Southern Baptists Resoundingly Reject Women Pastors
Vote comes despite appeal from the Rev. Rick Warren, one of the denomination’s leading figures

Activists rally Congress to create a Muslim American Heritage Month to celebrate diversity

Archbishop to pray for L.A. hours before Dodgers honor Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Hawthorne’s Marked-Up Proofs for the ‘Scarlet Letter’ Could Fetch $600,000
A trove of early American literature for sale includes first editions by Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman and Harriet Beecher Stowe

Appreciation: I thought I was done with Cormac McCarthy, but he wasn’t done with me

Cormac McCarthy, Riding Into a Bloodred Sunset
He was the last of a generational cohort of writers who redefined American prose.

A Guide to Cormac McCarthy’s Books
McCarthy applied a stark, merciless vision to his stories of misfits and the apocalypse. Here’s where to start with his work.

Robert Gottlieb, Eminent Editor From le Carré to Clinton, Dies at 92
At Simon & Schuster, Alfred A. Knopf and The New Yorker, he polished the work of a who’s who of mid-to-late 20th century writers.

Influential Marvel Artist Who Drew Spider-Man, Wolverine Dies
John Romita Sr. was art director at Marvel Comics for more than two decades

Mister Cartoon, tattooist to the stars, draws on ‘memories and fantasies’ for first solo show

Fashion’s Reluctant It Boy
Eli Russell Linnetz has worked with Ye, Gaga, Dior and Comme des Garçons. What makes the siloed storyteller of Venice Beach so in demand?

‘Raphael. Born Architect’ Review: A Renaissance Master’s Foundations
An exhibition at the Palladio Museum in Vicenza, Italy, highlights a lesser-known side of the great Renaissance painter’s career and its impact on his artistry

Pat Sajak Was the Center of the Wheel
For decades, the soon-to-retire “Wheel of Fortune” host was … just there. That was the whole point of him.

Sundance Institute gets $4 million to support Indigenous filmmakers

Review: Wes Anderson’s gorgeous ‘Asteroid City’ is more starry than stellar

'You feel it all deeply': Pixar's first rom-com 'Elemental' talks frankly about racism

'The Flash' movie review: Ezra Miller's DC adventure puts a superhero spin on 'Back to the Future'

A Beautiful Evening of Music Emerged From a New York City Sewer
New Yorkers gathered on the shores of the East River to hear musicians — aboard a barge and canoe — taking advantage of the unique acoustics of a drainage tunnel.

How the Record Man Harvey Averne Helped Take Latin Music Worldwide
Now 86, he reflects on his time at Fania Records, his tempestuous creative relationship with Eddie Palmieri and his exit from the industry he loves.

Riley Keough to Pay Priscilla Presley to End Family Trust Dispute
Keough had been locked in a court fight with her grandmother over control of the family trust, but under a settlement Keough will be its sole trustee.

Daily Headlines for May 8, 2023

Officials Probe Texas Mall Shooter’s Possible Link to White Supremacy

Gunman used an AR-15-style rifle in the shooting spree outside of Dallas

Law & Disorder & Disinformation

In Retirement, We Have More Time Than Ever. But We Want to Use It Wisely.

We have fantasized about this moment for decades. The trick is learning how to savor it.

Elon Musk’s Goal for Twitter: ‘Unregretted User-Minutes’

Six months into running the social-media company, the billionaire is talking about his own metric of success

AI Researchers Worry the U.S. and China Will Leave Everyone Else Behind

Conference in Africa focuses on AI’s promise and peril for less wealthy nations after ChatGPT sparked frenzy among big tech companies

U.S. Sanctions Drive Chinese Firms to Advance AI Without Latest Chips

Research in China on workarounds, such as using software to leverage less powerful chips, is accelerating

Hey, they shrunk the Doritos, and Twinkies, and …

Great Strike of 1877 showed the power of the US working class

The ‘Gilded Age’ Myth, Then and Now

‘Robber barons’ of the 19th and 21st centuries enrich, not exploit, the poor and middle class.

The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Multitasking

Our brains aren’t wired to juggle tasks

Top Performance Coaches Show You How To Be A Business All-Star

Ignore the Hysteria on AI and Jobs

A study found that 60% of employment in 2018 was in roles that didn’t exist in 1940.

Tech Workers Aren’t as Rich as They Used to Be

Stock declines wipe out billions of dollars of paper gains meant for big-ticket expenses

What Investors Should Know About Money-Market Funds and CDs

Investors are turning to these cash-equivalent investments, some of which are yielding 5% or more. But it pays to have a strategy beyond fear.

When Investors Do the Most Harm With Market Timing

Does market timing hurt portfolios most during up years or down years? What about when things are volatile? We ran the numbers.

Male Stock Analysts With ‘Dominant’ Faces Get More Information—and Have Better Forecasts

Women analysts with perceived dominant faces, however, are at a competitive disadvantage, a study suggests

The Private Space Industry Is Booming. Investors Had Better Be Careful.

Virgin Galactic Aims for Space Tourism Launch After Years of Delays

Company has reported $1.5 billion in operating losses amid problems developing vehicles

The Next Evolution In Drugs? It's Artificial Intelligence, Says This CEO

U.S. Moves to Lower a Bureaucratic Hurdle for Americans Held in Hostile Nations

Requirement that detained citizens sign a form before government can share information on their cases hamstrings officials

Can a State Flag Be Too ‘Woke’? Some Utahns Say So

Gov. Spencer Cox thought a redesign of the state flag would bring people together. ‘I should have known better.’

Proud Boys Remain Active After Jan. 6 Capitol Attack, Despite Criminal Convictions

Far-right group is pivoting its activism from denying 2020 election results toward cultural issues

U.S. Think Tank Reports Prompted Beijing to Put a Lid on Chinese Data

Some reports based on publicly available information alarmed officials

Drop all charges filed against the African People’s Socialist Party!

Prison vs. Harvard: The Debate Rematch

The Bard Prison Initiative team has built an impressive record—and international reputation—since its unlikely 2015 victory

Ohio May Start a Free Speech School

Ohio State could soon have a redoubt for free academic inquiry.

The Age When You Stop Feeling Young

Oldest millennials reach decade when people often start to notice signs of aging

Atlanta Shooting Highlights Risk of Violence in Medical Facilities

States push to increase penalties, programs aimed at reducing such attacks

No More Subsidies for Junk Food

My bill would exclude soda and prepared desserts from SNAP.

The Lockdowns Are Over, but the Damage Goes On

Workforce dropouts and drug overdoses became more common as the world obsessed over the virus.

Sounding Out Renfield

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Delivers $100 Million-Plus Debut for Disney’s Marvel

The third installment’s opening weekend falls short of the previous ‘Guardians,’ adding to talk of superhero fatigue

Vietnam: The War That Rocked The World

The Shadow Box (Part 2)

The Shadow Box (Part 3)

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Daily Headlines for May 4, 2023

Our fear of mass shootings impacts our minds in surprising ways

Why Do the Richest Americans Live a Decade Longer Than the Poorest?
Falling life expectancy is no accident—it is a direct result, and failure, of policy.

Why Isn’t the Death of Local News National News?

‘More Completely Blacklisted’: Remembering John Howard Lawson
Seventy-five years after the Hollywood Blacklist, the ‘Hollywood Ten’ screenwriter’s legacy gets its due.

What’s Behind the GOP’s War Against Democracy?
And are rightwing billionaires who want more, more, more money willing to make common cause with bigots, fascists, and wannabee killers to get it?

Why Do Republicans Lionize the Leaker?

Be a Capitol Hill Citizen on Your Congress

How to become one of Clarence and Ginni’s dearest friends

A Parent’s Bill of Rights for the Rest of Us

Editorial: ’One Dumb Person’ doctrine at work

Amazon delivery firm allows its drivers to unionize with the Teamsters
Eighty-four workers at Amazon contractor Battle Tested Strategies in California have reached a contract with the Teamsters, a major step forward in the battle to unionize the workers who deliver packages for the e-commerce giant

Rutgers University Workers Waging Historic Strike For Economic Justice

Do you worry that your bank is too liberal?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here. Here’s what it means for the way we work
New technologies are on track to trigger leaps in productivity greater than we have ever seen before.

How companies can solve the mental health crisis happening in the workforce
The perks that may have once seemed optional are now essential.

Young, Stupid, and Overconfident
We have raised a generation of entrepreneurs and workers who are remarkably out of touch with what's required to start and run a business. Here's a hint, snowflakes: It doesn't involve kombucha on tap.

The Gruesome Death of Lashawn Thompson in the Fulton County Jail

A Colorado reservoir gets ready for an epic snowmelt

Support libraries by rejecting book bans

You need an e-reader, and here’s why
E-books are good for you, incredibly convenient, and best consumed on a device built for the purpose—such as a Kobo.

Daily Headlines for Nov. 17, 2022

The journey of a vote-by-mail ballot in California

'Boring in a way that's very satisfying': Inside the process in O.C.

Santa Ana winds wreak havoc across Southern California

Trucks topple on freeways, electrical equipment is damaged and a fire starts.

Column: Can scientists moonlight as activists — or does that violate an important ethical code?

NASA capsule on way to moon after launch by giant new rocket

Michael Butler, the millionaire hippie who brought the musical ‘Hair’ to Broadway, dies

Millionaire was struck by counterculture musical and made it a Broadway success.

Speed Bump gag panel

Daily Headlines for Aug. 5, 2022

Op-Ed: The progressive prosecutor movement has limits. Public defenders can do more

Gun Trafficking Surges Across State Lines: One Pistol’s 1,200-Mile Journey to a Boston Homicide
More firearms are being brought illegally from states with loose gun laws into states with tighter restrictions

My mother was killed by a white supremacist. Now we need advocacy, not sympathy.
We all deserve to live in a society where we can gather in houses of worship, wear our articles of faith – and simply exist without fear of being targeted.

Latina woman says Redondo Beach police targeted her for having dog on pier

Federal Officials Charge Four Officers in Breonna Taylor Raid
The police in Louisville, Ky., fatally shot Ms. Taylor during a nighttime raid on her apartment. Prosecutors said officers had lied in order to obtain a search warrant for Ms. Taylor’s home.

Feds charge 4 Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor shooting

U.S. Charges Four Current, Former Louisville Officers in Breonna Taylor’s Killing
Taylor was asleep at home with her boyfriend when police burst into apartment

Five U.S. senators re-introduce "College Athletes Bill of Rights" focused on compensation, Title IX compliance

Why Marilyn Monroe’s sudden death still evokes mystery, questions 60 years later

Having Trouble Flying With Your Dog? Charter a Private Jet for Princess
With air travel strained, strangers band together to fly their pets in style; ‘I wouldn’t consider any other way of flying our little girl’

Daily Headlines for Aug. 3, 2022

Column: What is kipple, and how did it take over my life?

Nichelle Nichols Helped Show America a Different Future
As Lieutenant Uhura in “Star Trek” and an advocate for inclusiveness in the U.S. space program, Nichols made an indelible impact on our collective imagination.

War Spurs Ukrainian Efforts to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The role of gay soldiers, the lack of legal rights for their partners, and the threat of Russia imposing anti-L.G.B.T. policies have turned the war into a catalyst for change in Ukraine.

Last Conviction in Salem Witch Trials Is Cleared 329 Years Later
The exoneration of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the last person whose name was not officially cleared, came from the efforts of an eighth-grade civics teacher and her students.

By embracing Donald Trump, LIV Golf is branding itself as the MAGA Tour | Opinion
The ruse that LIV Golf isn’t an expressly political organization fell apart during last weekend's event at Bedminster. It should surprise no one that Donald J. Trump was right in the thick of it.

He's serving 40 years in prison, while legal marijuana makes others rich
The time has come to legalize cannabis at the federal level. In the process, let's make sure people caught up in the war on drugs are not forgotten.

‘Own Every Dollar’ Gang Unleashed Havoc in Manhattan, U.S. Says
Members are responsible for killings, robberies and assaults in Washington Heights, officials said as they indicted 24 people.

Vin Scully, forever the voice of the Dodgers, dies at 94

Column: Vin Scully’s voice, a serenade of rebirth, will live on forever in Los Angeles

Column: Memories of 1950s’ Vin Scully photos strewn on my living room floor linger

Daily Headlines for Aug. 2, 2022

Editorial: Senators, protect marriage equality ASAP

Column: Solitary confinement is shrouded in secrecy and open to abuse. Why does California allow it?

Boy Scouts Near End of Bankruptcy, but Group Faces Challenges
Organization’s $2.5 billion plan for compensating roughly 82,200 sex-abuse victims will test whether scouting can still appeal to families

Life under the Taliban: ‘what matters is that we’re hungry’
Economic collapse since Islamists retook power a year ago leaves many Afghans struggling to make ends meet

Samuel Sandoval, one of the last World War II Navajo code talkers, dies at 98

It Took an English Women’s Team to Bring Home a Soccer Title—and Fans Love Them for It
Lionesses are still celebrating their victory over Germany in the European Championship; ‘this is what dreams are made of’

Deshaun Watson gets laughable suspension from Sue Robinson as NFL fumbles its case | Opinion
The retired judge who gave Deshaun Watson a measly six-game suspension deserves criticism, but the NFL failed to make a strong enough case against QB.

Why Deshaun Watson's towel habit was key in his suspension ruling

Deshaun Watson Is Suspended for Six Games Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A neutral arbitrator levied the penalty against the star quarterback after the NFL recommended that he receive an indefinite ban, no shorter than a year. The league still has the option to appeal the ruling.

Impostor Who Wooed Secret Service Agents With Lavish Gifts Pleads Guilty
Arian Taherzadeh claimed to work at Homeland Security to ingratiate himself with agents

Daily Headlines for Aug. 1, 2022

Judge approves major parts of Boy Scouts' bankruptcy exit plan; pieces remain unresolved

Column: Republicans are ready to talk about racism. But only anti-white racism

A Nigerian Street Vendor Is Beaten to Death in Italy as Witnesses Stand By
The killing, in a seaside town on the Adriatic, has shocked Italians because of its brutality and because of the indifference of those looking on.

Reconnected After Years, College Friends Find Strength in Each Other
Their bond faded while they were raising children and starting careers. A jolt of bad news reunited them.

Key Lime Pie Fans Whipped Up Over Dessert Snub
Florida designated strawberry shortcake as its official state dessert. That hasn’t gone down well in certain culinary circles; ‘a travesty’

Op-Ed: What happens when TikTok is your main source of news and information

Man With Loaded Assault Rifle Arrested Outside Iranian Writer’s Home
Masih Alinejad, a journalist who lives in Brooklyn, was the target of an international kidnapping plot last year, according to a federal indictment and the writer.

Lies for Profit: Can Sandy Hook Parents Shut Alex Jones Down?
A hefty financial verdict this week could dissuade other politically driven liars. But the path forward is uncertain, and the legal battles take a toll.

Alex Jones' main company files for bankruptcy; Austin trial expected to continue

Will the Biggest Publisher in the United States Get Even Bigger?
The Biden administration is suing to block Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster. A United States District Court will decide if the sale can proceed.

Daily Headlines for July 30, 2022

States With Abortion Bans Are Among Least Supportive for Mothers and Children
They tend to have the weakest social services and the worst results in several categories of health and well-being.

Study: One in five adults don’t want children — and they’re deciding early in life

In defence of people watching
Summer in the city is made for it – but observing those around us can also make us more empathetic

When Police Fail to Act in a Crisis
Psychology can help explain why law enforcement officers in Uvalde took so long to confront a school shooter

How I came to loathe my car
Driving has been sold to us as freedom. It really isn’t

Splendid isolation? Most people prefer globalisation
Once insular places like Ireland and Singapore understand the benefits of global exchange. Ukrainians yearn for it

‘Agent Josephine’ Review: A Spy in Costume
While on tour, Josephine Baker befriended Axis power elites, then traveled home with war intelligence tucked in her furs.

34 days, 2,400 miles and one cramped boat: How 4 women set a record rowing across the Pacific

Emma Forrest’s fantasy dinner: Jon Ronson and a ‘mean mommy’ porn star
Stoned under the stars in Jamaica, the writer and memoirist can’t bring herself to tell George Michael he’s dead

This Is Not Just Another Bike Race
A women’s edition of the Tour de France triumphantly returns—with fireworks in final mountain stages to come

Daily Headlines for July 29, 2022

These Rape Victims Had to Sue to Get the Police to Investigate
As more women come forward to report sexual assault, some say law enforcement has failed them. ‘There was no collection of evidence,’ one victim said. ‘Except off my body.’

The Hunt Is On for ‘War Trophies’ in Ukraine
Collectors across the country are seeking pieces of shrapnel, bits of bombs and even the uniforms of dead Russians. It’s part of an urge to feel more directly connected to the cause.

4,000 Mistreated Beagles Need Homes. These Folks Are Stepping Up.
The dogs were headed for testing labs and didn’t even have names or know how to play. Volunteers are introducing them to grassy yards and cuddly movie nights for the first time.

Woman who says she’s Charles Manson’s sister withdraws from dispute over his estate

How Los Angeles Times Handled Exposé Becomes the Talk of the Town
A book by a reporter from the newspaper has ignited debate about the way editors dealt with an explosive article he helped write in 2017.

Sheila Rayam Is Named Executive Editor of The Buffalo News
Ms. Rayam, 55, the first Black journalist to lead the paper, will take over as its community still reels from one of the deadliest racist massacres in recent American history.

Newsmax renews deal to be carried by Verizon’s Fios, days before rival OAN is to be dropped.
Both Newsmax and OAN are known for their loyalty to Donald Trump, and for serving as platforms for his debunked claims of rampant voter fraud in 2020.

Shut Down by the Kremlin, Independent Russian Media Regroup Abroad
News outlets forced to close since Russia invaded Ukraine are soldiering on in exile

Tim Giago, Native American Newspaperman, Is Dead at 88
The founder of the first independent American Indian newspaper braved gunshots and firebombs to provide an unvarnished look at life on the reservation.

Comcast Fails to Gain Broadband Subscribers for First Time
Cable company posted higher revenue in second quarter, boosted by movie-studio and theme-park businesses

Daily Headlines for July 28, 2022

Assault Weapons Makers Testify They Bear No Responsibility for Gun Violence
A House panel found that the companies have thrived in the past decade by selling and marketing military-grade weapons to civilians, specifically young men.

Unlikely Fans of Supreme Court Ruling on Guns: Public Defenders
Judges in New York have so far rejected their argument that the decision should lead to the dropping of gun charges against their clients.

Taliban crackdown on rights is ‘suffocating’ women, Amnesty International finds

Knott’s Berry Farm extends ‘well-received’ chaperone policy to include Sundays

Parental Authority Gets a Boost From Dobbs

Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating Floyd’s rights

Brittney Griner testifies her rights were not explained when she was arrested in Russia

More LIV golfers destroy their reputations as they sports wash for MBS
At the Saudi LIV Golf circus in Bedminster, golfers have no idea how to say anything even remotely meaningful about the plight of women and LGBTQ people in Saudi Arabia.

For Women’s Cyclists, It’s a Steep Climb to Tour Equality
A women’s Tour de France is back after 33 years — a sign of progress, contestants say, for a sport sorely in need of it.

Column: Choco Taco isn’t ‘authentic,’ but this Mexican respects it. Sorry, Diana Kennedy

Daily Headlines for July 27, 2022

Op-Ed: If men were targets, abortion bans would be unimaginable

The NRA helped make it hard to study gun violence for decades. Now the floodgates are open.

Try to Resist the Call of the Doomers

Column: The version of me who entered 2020 no longer exists

Three New Books Challenge Preconceived Notions of Race
Far-left activists, scholars and journalists dominate the debate with views most black Americans reject.

47 House Republicans voted for gay marriage rights. Your turn, Senate GOP.
We acknowledge that some Republicans still remain firmly opposed to marriage equality. We respectfully disagree.

The Choco Taco, Ice Cream Snack of American Summers, Is Discontinued
A fixture of ice cream trucks and convenience stores is no more after Klondike said it would focus on other products.

Kyiv Nightlife Comes Back Amid Urge for Contact. ‘This Is the Cure.’
Frenzied raves. Crowded bars (with free therapy). And of course, cuddle parties. Nightlife is returning to Ukraine’s capital. But revelers still have to reckon with guilty feelings. Plus curfew.

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell goes to low-security Florida prison offering yoga, Pilates

A 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Rules the Wyoming Roads
Brad Poe drove this classic Chevy to the prom. His grandfather drove one while building fighter planes in World War II.

Daily Headlines for July 26, 2022

The Email No Parents Want to Get This Summer: Camp Is Canceled
Camps are dealing with rising Covid-19 cases as the BA.5 Omicron subvariant circulates

As Ukraine Signs Up Soldiers, Questions Arise About How It Chooses
Recruiters approach young men on the street, but the standards are not always clear and there are reports of unwilling men being signed up while some eager to fight are turned away.

Smuggling Migrants at the Border Now a Billion-Dollar Business
With demand for smugglers on the rise, organized crime has moved in, with cruel and violent results.

Sixth Teenager Charged in Central Park Jogger Case Is Exonerated
Steven Lopez had a robbery charge linked to the 1989 attack cleared from his record.

Wanted: Star power, rivalries, villains. Track races to grow in popularity in the United States.
With nearly 2,000 athletes participating in the first track and field world championships in the U.S. and 33 medals from Americans, why wasn't there more interest in the States?

Roland Martin believes in Black-owned media, and he’s using his own money to prove it

How an Associated Press reporter broke the Tuskegee syphilis story

CEO Buys 3BlackDot, Making It One of the Few Black-Owned Media Companies
Business now owned by Reginald Cash is focused on videogamers and helps brands market themselves to underrepresented communities

Meta to Let Facebook Creators Earn Money for Videos With Music
Revenue-sharing feature is social-media platform’s latest move to combat rival TikTok

Sandy Hook Parents to Testify Against Alex Jones, and a Culture of Lies
The families of 10 victims have waited years to hold the Infowars conspiracist and the political environment that enabled him to account.

Daily Headlines for July 25, 2022

Young Adults Tend to Stay Close to the Nest
Census data indicate local wage gains go largely to workers from the area

Amid threats to their safety, public officials increase security at meetings

ICE has resumed deporting unsuspecting immigrants at routine check-ins

Vibrators, Weed, Plants: What Can You Take on a Plane?
Can you bring safety pins in your carry-on? What about a pool cue? Or how about a snow globe? The answers to those questions, in order, are yes, no and it’s complicated.

Surfing: Los Courage Camps in photos

Sharing Stories, and a View, Aboard the California Zephyr
A photographer traveled across America on one of Amtrak’s long-distance train routes. Here’s what she saw.

Would you do a 102-degree freefall? This gravity-driven cliffside roller coaster packs a 'punch'

Column: Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?

Ever younger ‘kidfluencers’ face online dangers
Thrust into stardom as young as five or six, can they understand the world they’re in?

Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation
The Genesis Communications Network built a lucrative business alongside the radio host, whose show the company has syndicated for more than two decades.

Daily Headlines for July 24, 2022

We Are Living Through the Worst Eighties Reboot: Cold War Dread Is Back
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is bringing back dark memories of the nuclear age — for the MTV generation, it’s a nightmare that never went away

Op-Ed: Friendship bracelets gave meaning to my childhood in a way my kids will never know

Florida’s oddball criminals meet their match — in Florida’s eccentric sheriffs

Aerospace engineer and Black WWII veteran falsely labeled a mutineer dies at 101

Black surfers find moments of reflection, rejuvenation at ‘A Great Day in the Stoke’

The amazons of Dahomey: Legend of Benin's fearless female warriors
Remember the Dora Milaje, the special forces unit of the blockbuster movie Black Panther?

World Cup ticket collectors savor treasure hunt as they fight for authentic memorabilia

What's All the Racket About Pickleball? Everything You Need to Know About the Growing Sport
The sport has been sprouting like a cucumber vine, growing an average of 11.5 percent a year since 2017 to reach 4.8 million picklers in the U.S.

Inside hate5six, the YouTube Channel That’s Bringing Hardcore to the Masses
Sunny Singh has singlehandedly built one of the web’s key archives of live-music footage, fending off everything from flying limbs to racist attacks in the process

You’re a Star on thecobrasnake.com!
“It feels like 2007 again.”

Daily Headlines for July 23, 2022

Abortion and women in America: what the data tells us
The Supreme Court’s abortion ruling will have a stark impact. Here’s why

Pro-Putin biker gang rides into EU sanctions roadblock
Move against the Night Wolves is the latest measure targeting the Ukraine war’s proponents and propagandists

How two L.A. COVID swindlers dodged the FBI and joined the European jet set

This year’s hottest vacation? Working as a Wild West ranch-hand
Guest ranches have never been busier — but why are tourists forking out to do hard physical labour?

It’s Not Summer Without a Pancake Maestro
Vacations and guests mean big breakfasts and a starring role for a motivated flipper

Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Rose and me
Reflections on breaking the culture of silence

Crime Fighters Get Absurd When Naming Their Investigations, From ‘Circling Vultures’ to ‘Angry Birds’
Law-enforcement types say there is an art to finding monikers that go with their probes; ‘I felt like an idiot’

Bennifer’: A Fusion of Names That Fascinate the Public
Celebrity couples have been given combined names since long before Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

How Africa can rethink its relationship with the west
Three books argue for a better understanding of the continent’s demographic and social diversity

In Baseball, Sometimes a Stat’s Value Lies in the Passion It Stokes
The easily understood ‘exit velocity’ metric helps drive fans’ conversations, even if it isn’t always a useful predictor of success

Daily Headlines for July 22, 2022

Is Life a Story or a Game?

Column: Mike Davis has terminal cancer. But his big worry is what is happening to our world

Commercial flights are not law-free zones: What to do if you're sexually assaulted on a plane

Why Do Moms Tend to Manage the Household Scheduling?

Army recruiting crisis results in soldier shortage, record enlistment bonuses

He Built a Home to Survive a Civil War. Tragedy Found Him Anyway.
C. Wesley Morgan once believed that the place he built, which included a 2,000-square-foot bunker, was the safest house in Kentucky.

This year's Hall of Fame ceremony will be a living, breathing history lesson of minorities in baseball
The Class of 2022 ties together more than 150 years of baseball history, going back to the first Black player, to Cubans who fled their country for freedom, to Dominicans and white players.

Through It All, Staten Island Cricket Endures
The club, which has been in continuous operation since before the invention of airplanes and the game of basketball, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary.

Big Tech signs up to Indonesia's strict content law
Meta, TikTok and Twitter among groups to register for licences under which authorities can censor platforms

YouTube will take down ‘unsafe’ abortion how-to videos.
The video service said it would take a closer look at the abortion content on its platform.

Daily Headlines for July 21, 2022

Column: He surveyed 8,600 Americans about political violence. The results are beyond scary

What happened to growing old disgracefully?
ABBA’s digital avatars are the latest sign of our obsession with staying young forever

Why More People Are Dating Without Drinking
Hope for a more authentic connection is driving the rise in sober dates, especially among younger single adults

We told our wedding guests about gay marriage inequality. We thought it was in the past.
It never occurred to us that the same-sex marriage rights we won less than five years before our nuptials might be back on the chopping block before our fifth wedding anniversary.

The creator of Mookie Betts’ viral T-shirt has a message for Black and Latino L.A.

Quidditch Becomes ‘Quadball,’ Leaving J.K. Rowling Behind
Citing trademark concerns and objections to the author’s views on transgender issues, the sport’s leading groups officially distanced themselves from their “Harry Potter” roots.

Swahili, Pan-Africanism and the Practice of Freedom: A Language of Liberation, Community and Culture – Part 1

Hundreds Attend Bill Pickett Rodeo

We May Never See Another Skater Like Yuzuru Hanyu
The Japanese skater retired from competition with two Olympic gold medals, two world championship gold medals and more stuffed Winnie the Pooh bears than anyone can count.

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen gives up crown
Norwegian ‘not motivated to play another match’ after more than a decade at the top

Magnus Carlsen Is Giving Up His World Title. Replacing Him Won’t Be Easy.
The decision by the world’s best player to surrender his title means the game will have a new champion. But taking the crown is not the same as beating the man.

Reporter Says Taliban Forced Her to Publicly Retract Accurate Articles
A veteran war reporter in Afghanistan was told she would go to jail if she didn’t tweet an apology for her reporting. She has since safely left the country.

Keeping the Hippie Dream Alive
Sound baths, cannabis prayers and sunset howls: DoubleBlind, a California media company, tries to revive the psychedelic spirit for a new generation.

Tavis Smiley Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of KBLA Talk 1580 in L.A.

Why Can We Only Be Honest When We’re Anonymous?
NGL, a new anonymous-messaging platform, taps into our worst instincts.

Security Chiefs Warn Bloated Cyber Market Must Learn to Work Together
Products must be able to communicate with each other if vendors want business in the future, cybersecurity executives say

Generation moonshot: why young investors are not ready to give up on risk
Even amid a meltdown in crypto markets, DIY traders who came of age after the financial crisis no longer want to play by the old rules

How to Spot Fake Reviews and Shady Ratings on Amazon
Sort by most recent reviews, check if older reviews were for completely different products and search for red flags such as ‘gift’ or ‘free’

America’s Safety Net for Workers Hurt by Globalization Is Falling Apart
A 60-year-old program that provides retraining to workers whose jobs are eliminated because of foreign competition has expired, leaving many at risk.

Labour shortage threatens Australia’s post-pandemic resurgence
Unemployment has hit a near 50-year low but companies are struggling to find workers

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred rejects the notion that minor leaguers aren't paid a living wage

Strike by Hilton Bayfront hotel workers comes to a halt late Wednesday as Comic-Con starts

Protesting Truckers Pledge Extended Blockade of Port of Oakland
Drivers who have brought the port to a virtual standstill say they will maintain their protest until they can talk to California’s governor about the state’s new ‘gig economy’ law

Staffers at Book Publisher HarperCollins Strike Over Contract
Work stoppage follows breakdown of negotiations between company and union representing 250 employees

HarperCollins Workers Strike For Increased Wages, Benefits and Diversity
The one-day action, unionized employees said, was intended to draw attention to core problems with the publishing industry.

Chipotle closes a Maine store, and workers say it’s because of a union drive.
The shutdown was announced hours before a hearing on a possible vote to unionize the location, which employees said was understaffed.

To Find Your Next Job, Ditch the Online Resume Portal
Companies and candidates frustrated by online applications are reverting to in-person meetings—or simulating face-to-face introductions in the metaverse

Parents Pile Into Work Conferences to Escape Their Families
Professional gatherings are the new vacations for moms and dads who spent the pandemic catering to children: sightseeing, fancy meals, Tom Cruise movie

Finding a Good Plumber Is a Heavy Lift
Bill Poland, 83, is one of the few I know who answer the phone.

Dispatches From the Depths of Lost-Luggage Limbo
Flight delays, cancellations and long airport lines have nothing on baggage woes this summer, especially for travel to and from Europe; passengers are going weeks or more without receiving their bags

Aviation sector needs to give up the blame game
To avoid future disruption, the industry and passengers will have to pay the true cost of flying

Who Will Make Apple Fashionable Now?
With the metaverse looming, a shift in designer could make a big difference.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Mattel Team Up on Toys With Space Theme
Toy company will start selling the products under its Matchbox brand next year

EBONY Media Group’s Eden Bridgman Sklenar Announced CEO

Bad cops deserve to be exposed. Police must stop dodging information requests.
Our View: The Citizens Police Data Project is an example that all states should follow. It provides details that can shed light on problem officers.

Oregon voters to decide on one of the nation’s strictest gun control proposals

Lawmakers Move to Clarify Vice President’s Role in Certifying Presidential Election Results
Proposal by bipartisan group comes after Trump pressured Pence to block 2020 outcome

Deadly Racist “Replacement Theory” Serves Capitalist Interests

Anti-Abortion Laws: More Fascist Attacks on the Working Class

Deaths of Migrants Are Part of the Bosses’ Plan. Our Plan: Smash All Borders with Communist Revolution

Column: Why the jury is stacked against the Parkland shooter — and why you should care

Twitter Worker Accused of Spying for Saudi Arabia Heads to Trial
The case showed the intensity of the kingdom’s interest in tracking dissidents, and the timing this week is fraught for U.S.-Saudi relations.

U.S. expanding list of ‘corrupt’ officials in Central America

Reformists Betray the Rebelling Ecuadorian Masses

Remembering Our Comrades

After Roe, Sex Ed Is Even More Vital

In Argentina, One of the World’s First Bans on Gender-Neutral Language
The city of Buenos Aires blocked the use of gender-inclusive language in schools, reigniting off a debate that is reverberating across the world.

To get their degrees, Mexico’s medical students practice medicine at gunpoint

History made: Bruce’s Beach has been returned to descendants of Black family

Bonta Takes Action to Protect Renters From Unlawful Evictions

Knott’s Berry Farm to require weekend chaperones after fights at theme park

Iconic hot dog-shaped stand Tail o’ the Pup makes a comeback

Black’s ‘A.S.K. Workbook’ Helps Believers Receive Directions from God

17 CIA tips on how to think like a spy and stay safe while on vacation

Op-Ed: Yes, please, bring back the mask mandate

Chinese officials apologize for breaking into homes to search for Covid cases.
Community workers in the city of Guangzhou were looking for people who had tested positive for the virus and close contacts of patients.

Post-Lockdown, I’m Learning to Let Go of My Young Adult Kids — Again

Delay as the New Denial: The Latest Republican Tactic to Block Climate Action
The party has largely moved beyond denying the existence of climate change but continues to oppose dramatic action to halt it, worried about the short-term economic consequences.

Highest waves of the summer at SoCal beaches draw surfers, even as officials warn of rip currents

Cherokee tribe pushes to restore original name of Great Smoky Mountains' highest peak

Sea Turtles Found Stabbed in Japan, but Charges Are Unlikely
Despite being endangered, green sea turtles are not protected by the country’s conservation laws. They often get tangled in nets, to the annoyance of fishermen.

Review: Millennial angst, vacuum-packed, in debut stories after Sally Rooney’s dark heart

Cinema Bar’s open mic revival proves to be a hit

Rosy Nolan brings her old time country to the Cinema Bar

Bad Bunny Holds at No. 1, With a Surprise Brent Faiyaz LP Close Behind
The Puerto Rican superstar earns his fifth week at the top, but “Wasteland,” an unexpected drop from the Maryland R&B singer, made a statement.

William Hart, Driving Force Behind the Delfonics, Dies at 77
With hits like “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” his group pioneered the soulful Philadelphia sound.

BHERC African American Film Marketplace Returns with Hybrid Format

For a Revered Art House Cinema, a Season of Off Screen Turmoil
The Jacob Burns Film Center in Westchester, a celebrated venue that enjoys backing from cinema’s A-list, has been roiled by the dismissal of one of its original leaders who was accused of bullying behavior.

‘Desus & Mero’ Late-Night Show Ends After Four Seasons
Showtime said that the Bronx-bred hosts were “pursuing separate creative endeavors” after the duo collaborated on television shows, podcasts and a book.

'Nope' review: Jordan Peele takes UFOs for a successful spin with Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer

Review: Say yup to Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope,’ the rare thriller Hollywood can look up to

Check out the exclusive new trailer for Rob Zombie's groovy (and PG!) 'The Munsters'

Inside the animation process for ‘Marcel the Shell’s’ big screen glow up

Paul Newman's torched tapes reveal his real love with Joanne Woodward in 'The Last Movie Stars'

How the EU is helping preserve Ukrainian culture during the war
European commissioner Mariya Gabriel says the bloc is supporting artists and boosting the post-Covid sector

Was This the Art Party of the Summer?
O’Flaherty’s, a gallery in the East Village, invited everyone to submit work. Then it held an opening.

Hip-Hop Professor & Producer I AM Augie Ray Showcases First Solo Debut As Visual Artist

Spanish Authorities Seize a ‘Contraband’ Picasso at Ibiza Airport
Investigators said they found a 1966 work called “Trois Personnages” when they searched a passenger’s luggage.

‘Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern’ Review: A Sculptor’s Story Seen From a New Angle
At the Clark Art Institute, an exhibition reveals the ways the creator of ‘The Thinker’ and other iconic works was embraced by American collectors and museums

Daily Headlines for July 20, 2022

The extremist watchers: How a network of researchers is searching for the next hate-fueled attack
"It looks like I’m just on my phone, but I’m actually trying to save the world.” Meet the people who track hate and conspiracy theories in real time.

Words of War: A Literary Lifeline for the Battlefield
Does poetry have any place in a war zone? For one correspondent, it is indispensable.

The Jewish Deli: An American Tale Told in Pickles and Pastrami
“I’ll Have What She’s Having,” a traveling exhibit on the Jewish delicatessen, looks back at a vibrant institution fueled by immigration and irresistible food.

Swingers explore their lifestyle at sea: 'What happens on the ship ... Stays on the ship'

Nikolai Krogius, Adviser in Chess ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 91
A grandmaster and a sports psychologist, he was part of the support team for the world champion Boris Spassky in his 1972 loss to Bobby Fischer.

Facebook Shifts Resources From News to Focus on Creator Economy
Senior executive tells employees that News tab and Bulletin newsletter platform will be put on the back burner

The French media deal with the potential to reset the European market
If broadcasters TF1 and M6 are allowed to merge, more deals will follow to compete with global streamers

Review: ‘Stray’ video game argues that sci-fi dystopia is better with cats

New horror game The Quarry is a love letter to campy teen slashers
A party in the woods goes wrong in this 10-hour adventure with a complex branching narrative

Text scams surge as robocalls decline, report finds

More Airlines Are Losing Luggage. AirTags and Tile Trackers Can Help.
As the global airline industry struggles to meet surging demand, people are taking luggage tracking into their own hands

U.S. Disrupts North Korean Ransomware Campaign Against Hospitals
Investigators have recovered about a half-million dollars in ransom payments, official says

Aerospace groups shore up cyber defence of ‘massive’ attack surface
It is not just aircraft that need protection, but also navigation systems, airports, manufacturers and supply chains

WHO Rushed In New Security Steps After 2020 Cyberattack
The incident and a surge in hacks globally as Covid-19 spread raised alerts about cyber defenses at the World Health Organization

People Have Money, but They’re Forgetting to Pay Bills
Credit-card and other delinquencies are rising. Here’s how to remember to pay, even when you’re stressed about inflation.

Column: As professionals flee antiabortion policies, red states face a brain drain

Why a Middle-Class Lifestyle Remains Out of Reach for So Many

CFPB to Push Banks to Cover More Payment-Services Scams
Agency reports uptick of complaints; banks warn changes could hurt economy

Amazon Is Under Investigation by Federal Authorities for Workplace Safety
OSHA is inspecting company warehouses in New York, Illinois and Florida, according to the Department of Labor

Hey, Is Anybody Watching the Interns?
School is out for the summer — but in some cases, so are the bosses.

Big Tech Antitrust Bill Backers Push for Vote
Lawmakers release documents they say make the case for tougher regulation; tech companies dispute need for change

Amazon Sues Administrators of More Than 10,000 Facebook Groups Over Fake Reviews
Individuals used the groups to coordinate misleading reviews in exchange for free products or money, Amazon alleges

Netflix Locked Out Advertisers for Years, but Now Brands Have Big Plans
Hyundai, Peloton hope to have their products featured in Netflix shows

Netflix Loses Nearly 1 Million Subscribers, Vows Rebound
In earnings report, streaming giant says launch of ad-supported tier, password-sharing crackdown will happen next year

Hasbro Stocks Up on Toys Ahead of Holiday Season
Toy company’s inventory levels climb nearly 75% as it tries to avoid supply-chain problems ahead of key selling season

Manolo Blahnik Says It Won a 22-Year Legal Fight Over Its Name in China
Luxury shoemaker, propelled into popular culture by ‘Sex and the City,’ had fought Chinese rival over trademark

How much is Shohei Ohtani worth? As Angels flail and star dominates, free agency draws nearer

Western democracies have a talent problem
Able people of sensible views don’t go into politics. The results are all around us

Dear Liberals: Come On Down!

Column: LGBTQ people, keep voting against anyone who votes against you

Lawmakers Are Warned That Russia Is Meddling to Re-elect Trump
A classified briefing to House members is said to have angered the president, who complained that Democrats would “weaponize” the disclosure.

ISIS Fighters’ Children Are Growing Up in a Desert Camp. What Will They Become?
Leaving captured men, women and children in prisons and camps run by Kurds risks seeding a new global terrorism disaster, rights groups and the U.S. military warn.

Gabby Giffords on her shooting, recovery and new movie about her life: 'I'm optimistic'

The new 6th Street bridge’s baptism by L.A.: Street racers, skaters, taggers and a crash

Attacks on street vendors should be charged as hate crimes, Santa Ana councilman says

Emmett Till’s home is one of more than two dozen Black sites to get preservation funds

He Fought Boston’s Blue Wall of Silence. Now He’s the Commissioner.
Boston’s new police commissioner, Michael Cox, was the victim of an assault by fellow officers who mistook him for a suspect.

A man with a knife was shot by police. Then an LAPD helicopter made things worse

Manhattan’s Private Clubs Offer a New Social Lifeline to Remote Workers
Amenities range from bars and workspaces to restaurants and spas, and many places have long waiting lists

What Baby Boomers Want (Options!), Senior Housing Delivers
Shifting demographics are reshaping complexes built for older Americans, who are looking for a variety of rates and services.

Hold the Ketchup: Steelers Fans Flip Over Heinz Stadium Name Change
Pittsburgh residents in revolt over new Acrisure Stadium; ‘Well that just rolls right the hell off the tongue, don’t it’

Students Are Learning Well Again. But Full Recovery? That’s a Long Way Off.
A new report estimates that it may take students at least three to five years to recover from the pandemic. Federal relief money will most likely have run out by then.

Will California’s $4.1-billion bet on ‘community schools’ transform K-12 education?

Broke Colleges Resort to Mergers for Survival
Takeovers increase as a shakeup in higher education leaves schools in trouble. Northeastern does a deal for struggling Mills.

Some Students Want Colleges to Provide the Abortion Pill. Schools Are Resisting.
Even in states that protect abortion rights, colleges are proceeding with caution.

India’s Education-Tech Bubble Goes Pop
Providers will need to focus more on traditional bricks-and-mortar tutoring, test-prep and professional training until funders return

Cyber Companies and Universities Are Building ‘Cyber Talent Hub’
Cyber firms will make practical training on their technology available to students in an attempt to address a skills shortage. The effort comes as fears mount that global competitors like China are outpacing the West on talent

No room for religious liberty in abortion debate? Since when are we a one-faith nation?
Hindu, Jewish, Muslim – whether you're any faith or no faith, people with absolutist religious views can now force pregnant Americans to risk pain and death.

Editorial: Of course Congress should pass a federal right to contraception

Commentary: The COVID mask mandates may be back. Don’t worry L.A., we’ve got this

The new 988 mental health hotline could make 'all the difference,' experts say

It’s not just dogs: L.A. shelters struggle with other animals too, according to testimony

Make the Most of Too Much Summer Squash With the Zucchini Slice
Popular in Australia and New Zealand, this cross between a frittata and savory quick bread is perhaps even better than either on its own.

California fires are so severe some forests might vanish forever

‘Crisis and Decline’: Report Paints a Bleak Assessment of Australia’s Environment
Climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and mining have contributed to a drastic decline in the populations of some wildlife species.

Scenes of Devastation Emerge From a Fire-Ravaged Southwestern France
Two wildfires have ravaged nearly 80 square miles of forests, forcing 37,000 people to evacuate. The flames were fanned by a heat wave also feeding blazes in Greece, Portugal and Spain.

Two Companies Aim to Beat SpaceX to Mars With ‘Audacious’ Landing
Relativity Space, which could launch its first rocket soon, and Impulse Space, founded by a SpaceX veteran, optimistically say that together they can reach the red planet a few years from now.

Ann Shulgin, 91, Who Explored Psychedelics With Her Husband, Dies
The couple advocated the use of hallucinogens in psychotherapy and documented their experiences with hundreds of drugs in two widely read books.

After 350 Years of Tradition, a Boys’ Choir Now Admits Girls
The Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge, is the latest English choir to start including female singers, a move some fear will reduce opportunities for boys.

Meet Brent Faiyaz, R&B’s antihero: ‘It’s not human to be constantly writing love songs’

Lizzo’s Empowerment Pop Gets Stuck in the Same Groove
“Special,” her second major-label album, gestures toward complexities that would broaden her image as the queen of the mirror pep talk, but retreats to her comfort zone.

Less sexy time in the movies would be great. 'Top Gun: Maverick' does a great job of that.
Call me a prude, but I have never liked sex scenes in movies. I find them awkward when I watch them by myself or with anyone else.

‘History Is Everything’: Making a Film About Black Maternal Mortality
The directors Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee discuss their journey in making the documentary “Aftershock,” which shines a light on a national health crisis.

This couple loved volcanoes as much as each other. ‘Fire of Love’ tells their story

After ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ box office, a Marvel Phase 4 crisis? Please.

‘The Last Movie Stars’ Review: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward–Hollywood’s Power Couple of the Past
Directed by Ethan Hawke, this HBO docuseries follows the story of the two actors whose careers peaked at the end of film’s golden age and whose love outlasted the studio system

A mariachi space opera meets gender-bending Chicano punk in an ambitious sound art show

Norway’s new national museum delivers a monumental home for Munch and more
The building, designed by little-known architect Klaus Schuwerk, is delicate despite its size

The Surprising Shoe That Is Overtaking Sneakers
In the minds of designers, anyway: Inside the rise of the slip-on, slipper-adjacent mule—from weekend-only to work-approved

‘Thomas Cole’s Studio: Memory and Inspiration’ Review: What Might Have Been
An exhibition at the Hudson River School painter’s ‘New Studio’ displays 26 of his oil paintings alongside drawings and sketches —a re-creation of his workspace at the time of his death

Ritzi Jacobi, Maker of Mind-Bending Textile Art, Dies at 80
Her monumental wall hangings and soft sculptures incorporated fiber-based materials, like goat hair, as part of a “new tapestry” movement.

Claes Oldenburg Captured a Carefree (and Consumerist) America
Even viewers who did not know the artist’s name devoured his audacious sculptures of cheeseburgers, cherries and ice cream cones.

Appreciation: For sculptor Claes Oldenburg, art was the soul of Pop