Satellite Images Show the Scale of Destruction on Maui From Wildfires #press
Russia Is Launching Luna-25 to the Moon: How and When to Watch
The mission, years in the making, will attempt to put a robotic lander on the lunar surface, the first Russian visit to the moon since 1976. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/science/russia-moon-launch.html?utm_source=press.coop
How Climate Change Turned Lush Hawaii Into a Tinderbox
Declining rainfall, rising temperatures and invasive species have left the islands more susceptible to wildfires. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/climate/hawaii-fires-climate-change.html?utm_source=press.coop
U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Free Americans for Jailed Iranians and Funds
Five American detainees will eventually be allowed to leave Iran in exchange for Tehran gaining access to $6 billion for humanitarian purposes and the United States freeing several jailed Iranians. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/us/politics/iran-us-prisoner-swap.html?utm_source=press.coop
New York’s Attorney General Breaks With Gov. Hochul Over Migrant Crisis
Letitia James, the state attorney general, has declined to represent Gov. Kathy Hochul in a court proceeding over how to care for thousands of asylum seekers. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/nyregion/perez-migrants-james-hochul.html?utm_source=press.coop
It’s Not Reagan’s Party Anymore
Ronald Reagan’s “three-legged stool” coalition supported the G.O.P. for decades. Our latest poll leaves little doubt that Donald J. Trump has put an end to that era. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/upshot/reagan-trump-gop-stool.html?utm_source=press.coop
Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War
The country has empowered a government agency to openly combat online disinformation coming from foreign adversaries, and especially the Kremlin. #press
Russia Is Making Copies of Iranian Drones to Attack Ukraine
Called the Geran-2, the drones are a Russian-made version of the Shahed-136, which explodes on impact, researchers say. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/us/russia-iran-drones-ukraine.html?utm_source=press.coop
How Hip-Hop Conquered the World
We’re celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary this week. Wesley Morris traces the art form from its South Bronx origins to all-encompassing triumph. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/magazine/hip-hop-50-anniversary.html?utm_source=press.coop
Muon Discovery Moves Physicists One Step Closer to a Theoretical Showdown
The deviance of a tiny particle called the muon might prove that one of the most well-tested theories in physics is incomplete. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/science/physics-muons-g2-fermilab.html?utm_source=press.coop
Trump and Aide Plead Not Guilty to New Charges in Documents Case
The former president did not appear in person for a second arraignment in the case after an updated indictment last month, and he indicated last week that he would plead not guilty. #press
The Yandex founder calls Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘barbaric.’ #press
Food Prices Ticked Up in July, but Showed Signs of Moderating
The cost of food rose 0.2 percent in July from the prior month, but several categories showed a slowdown in price increases. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/business/july-food-prices-inflation.html?utm_source=press.coop
Trump Says He Won’t Sign Loyalty Pledge Required for G.O.P. Debate
The Republican National Committee has demanded that 2024 contenders pledge to support the eventual nominee in order to debate. The former president is refusing. #press
How to Beat Donald Trump
Does Ron DeSantis stand a chance? Does Joe Biden? #press
Racing to Stop Trump, Republicans Descend on the Iowa State Fair
As the state fair and its Republican pageantry begin, Donald Trump’s rivals face a transformed political environment in Iowa, where he holds a comfortable edge in polls despite rarely visiting. #press
How to Create an Ecologically Responsible Garden That’s Also Beautiful
Having an ecologically responsible landscape doesn’t mean you need to get rid of your favorite plants: “It’s about letting things in.” #press
Hip-hop at 50
An essential American art form reaches a milestone. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/briefing/hip-hop-at-50.html?utm_source=press.coop
Lahaina, Devastated Town on Maui, Is a Trove of Hawaiian History
The town was once Hawaii’s royal capital, and there were fears that some of its historic buildings had been destroyed by the wildfires. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/us/lahaina-maui-hawaii-fires.html?utm_source=press.coop
How Long Will Companies Keep Raising Prices on Consumer Goods?
As companies reported their latest quarterly earnings, their executives were frequently asked about their next moves on pricing. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/business/rising-prices-consumer-goods.html?utm_source=press.coop
