Shark Bites Woman at NYC’s Rockaway Beach, a First in Recent Years
Officials said there had been no reports of shark bites at Rockaway Beach “in recent memory” before Monday’s incident. The woman was in serious but stable condition. #press
DJ Casper, Whose Hit Song ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ Made You Dance, Dies at 58
The popular line dance, which gained international fame in the early 2000s, has been a staple at family functions, night clubs and more for more than 20 years. #press
Why the Indigo Girls Are So Popular Right Now
In our cynical era, we need cringe music. Enter the Indigo Girls. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opinion/indigo-girls-barbie-cringe.html?utm_source=press.coop
Under Hydrothermal Vents, Animal Life Is Discovered for First Time
For the first time, scientists observed tubeworms and other complex ocean creatures dwelling beneath hydrothermal vents. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/science/hydrothermal-vent-animals.html?utm_source=press.coop
Never Underestimate The Power of Speaking French in Paris
Learning another language gave me a whole new way of looking at the world. When that language is French and you’re in Paris, it opens other doors as well. #press
The Two Adverbs That Define Biden and Trump
The contrast between Biden saying America is “still” a democracy and Trump vowing to make it great “again” is more than a quirk of speechwriting. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opinion/biden-trump-political-rhetoric.html?utm_source=press.coop
The Prosecution of Donald Trump May Have Terrible Consequences
It may be justified, but it may come at an enormous cost to the country. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opinion/trump-indictment-cost-danger.html?utm_source=press.coop
As China’s Youth Unemployment Soars, Pressure on Colleges Grows
Under pressure from Beijing, Chinese schools have been told to do more to secure jobs for students, who are facing bleak prospects. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/business/china-youth-unemployment.html?utm_source=press.coop
Montgomery Police Investigate Brawl on Alabama Riverfront
The Montgomery police are seeking the arrest of several people in connection with a fight that broke out over the weekend when a group of white boaters attacked a Black boat captain. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/montgomery-alabama-riverfront-brawl.html?utm_source=press.coop
A Quaint French Bookstore’s Violent Dog Problem Turns Deadly
The owner of a children’s bookshop on the Upper East Side had a German shepherd, Syko, who was known to attack other pets. His latest victim, Baby the toy poodle, died. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/07/nyregion/nyc-bookstore-dog-attack.html?utm_source=press.coop
Wegovy Cuts Risk of Heart Problems, Novo Nordisk Trial Says
A clinical trial was the first to demonstrate that a new obesity drug could also improve patients’ heart health. #press
From the World Cup to Wimbledon, Female Athletes Are Fighting For Their Uniforms
Across sports, female athletes are fighting a battle over what they put on their bodies and how much of those bodies they display. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/style/womens-sports-uniforms-change.html?utm_source=press.coop
Cleanup Begins After Severe Storms Tear Through Eastern U.S.
Air travel was slowly returning to normal, as thousands of homes and businesses remained without power. The powerful storm system moved on to New England, bringing heavy rains and floods. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/us-severe-storms-damage.html?utm_source=press.coop
The Taliban Won but These Afghans Fought On
But the Afghan resistance movement is no match for the Taliban’s military might. #press
Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War
The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to both Moscow, Ukraine and the West. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/black-sea-russia-ukraine.html?utm_source=press.coop
How NYC Responded to Kai Cenat’s Chaotic Giveaway at Union Square
The mayhem touched off by a social media personality’s game console giveaway tested the New York Police Department’s response. #press
By 5-4 Vote, Supreme Court Revives Biden’s Regulation of ‘Ghost Guns’
The federal government, citing a rise in violence involving untraced firearms, had asked the justices to step in. The court provisionally allowed the regulation while a challenge moves forward. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/supreme-court-biden-ghost-guns.html?utm_source=press.coop
DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager in Major Leadership Shake-Up
Replacing his campaign manager, the Florida governor capped a turbulent period of layoffs, financial worries and a shift in strategy against Donald Trump, the presidential front-runner. #press
Trump Georgia Election Inquiry: Grand Jury Likely to Hear Case Next Week
The district attorney in Atlanta is expected to take the findings from an election interference investigation to a grand jury, which could issue indictments. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/us/trump-georgia-election-grand-jury.html?utm_source=press.coop
How Long Will Interest Rates Stay High?
It’s pricey to borrow to buy a business, car or home these days. Interest rates are expected to fall in coming years — how much is up for debate. #press
