A funny thing happened as Dead & Company, the latest permutation of the beloved ’60s band, wound its way across America: they became a cultural touchstone again. Now, at a fresh peak of popularity, they are saying goodbye. https://nyti.ms/3PYyweE https://nyti.ms/43sicWD #press
Wealthy Democrats have thrown their money behind President Biden's re-election bid. But for many reasons, the party's small donors have yet to step up their contributions, and there are ample signs that it may be months before they do. https://nyti.ms/3K04G5W #press
Metropolitan Diary, a New York Times column that captures the serendipity of New York City life, has fans all over — and it provides a place for regular commenters to meet online. https://nyti.ms/43vLQdL #press
"Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One," Tom Cruise's seventh spectacle in the franchise, was No. 1 at the box office, taking in $80 million over its first five days. But the movie industry was hoping for more. https://nyti.ms/3NXHKW8 #press
President Biden has declared that he has made his “final certification” of John F. Kennedy assassination files to be released — even though 4,684 documents remain withheld in whole or in part. Researchers are still left wanting more. https://nyti.ms/44p8hCA #press
The UN on Sunday awaited a response from Russia on renewing a deal that allows Ukraine to export its grain amid a wartime blockade, a necessity in helping keep global food prices stable. The latest deadline to renew it is Monday. https://nyti.ms/3K0U6vz #press
Whale sharks, a pink lake and an R.V. called Bertie: A pandemic-delayed journey to Australia’s Ningaloo Reef helped a family regain its belief in the serendipity of the open road.
https://nyti.ms/3JZwtU0 #press
The homebuilding industry has been slow to adopt changes that can better protect against extreme weather. But now, some architects are showing what's possible with resilient home designs. https://nyti.ms/43nvdks #press
Ten years after Detroit became the largest American city to file for bankruptcy, it is stepping up code enforcement and sprucing up parks. But with a long list of challenges, there is no consensus about what to tackle first, and there are no quick fixes. https://nyti.ms/3Q03ovt #press
"Although an outing with kids can go awry in so many ways, these trusty earmuffs have easily reduced the number of events we’ve had to bail on." https://nyti.ms/44NClrd #press
A drink built and named for summer, Spain’s effervescent tinto de verano (summer red wine) matches the season’s easy-going nature. https://nyti.ms/3K1cEMa #press
A conspiracy-filled rant by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the Covid-19 virus was engineered to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people has stirred accusations of antisemitism and racism in the Democratic candidate’s long-shot run for president. https://nyti.ms/44th5HD #press
The woman's family had not slept for three nights and were “mentally and physically exhausted,” said a statement Sunday on their behalf. https://nyti.ms/3DdY2Fg #press
Electric grids are increasingly straining and buckling during extreme weather. Many people have bought generators or home solar and battery systems to help keep the lights on.
But for some, electric vehicles are a better option for that. https://nyti.ms/3DgLfSp #press
Barbenheimer is finally coming this week. https://nyti.ms/3NWi1Nx #press
A Civil War-era treasure of more than 700 gold coins was unearthed in a Kentucky cornfield, a find that has at least partly vindicated legends of lost Civil War gold that have driven American treasure hunters for more than 150 years. https://nyti.ms/3Q0FG2i #press
Under orders from the Supreme Court, lawmakers in Alabama now have until Friday to come up with new congressional districts that do not illegally dilute the power of Black voters. https://nyti.ms/46NKZrN #press
A great pen can make your handwriting look its clearest and nicest. @Wirecutter tested dozens of pens to find the best one.https://nyti.ms/3OebaR7 #press
In Opinion
"Every now and then, a fictional character can have a profound real-world impact."
David French writes about Ebon Moss-Bachrach's performance as Richie in Season 2 of "The Bear." https://nyti.ms/44rxInb #press
A conspiracy-filled rant by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the Covid-19 virus was engineered to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people has stirred accusations of antisemitism and racism in the Democratic candidate’s long-shot run for president. https://nyti.ms/3XR8NqB #press