Ukrainians in Kupiansk Fear a Second Russian Occupation
The torture rooms in the battered Ukrainian city of Kupiansk have been empty for months. But Moscow’s advancing forces are just five miles away. #press
Sweden Beats Japan to Reach Women’s World Cup Semifinals
Sweden, a perennial bridesmaid, followed up its elimination of the United States by holding off Japan, the last former winner in the field. #press
The Wagner Group Is Always Ready for a Coup
The ouster of Mohamed Bazoum by Niger’s military presents an important opportunity to Russia’s Wagner group. #press
Inside a Dementia Unit in a Federal Prison
America’s prisons are filling up with people who are so old they don’t remember their crimes. What should we do with prisoners with dementia? #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/opinion/dementia-prisons.html?utm_source=press.coop
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Voting Rights Proposal Isn’t Serious, but It Is Revealing
Vivek Ramaswamy, rather than persuade younger voters, would rather just disenfranchise the vast majority of them. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/opinion/vivek-ramaswamy-voting-rights.html?utm_source=press.coop
Country Garden’s Stock Plunges After Report of Huge Losses
Financial troubles at Country Garden, the last real estate giant to avoid default, sparked panic in the markets and angry comments online. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/business/country-garden-default-risk.html?utm_source=press.coop
Spain Beats Netherlands to Reach First World Cup Semifinal
Salma Paralluelo’s goal in extra time delivered victory over the Netherlands and a date with the Japan-Sweden winner. #press
Some in Lahaina Say Maui Fires Reached Them Before Evacuation Orders
A fire near Lahaina that had initially been contained flared up again and threatened homes, but some residents said they received no evacuation orders. #press
What Happened to Britain’s ‘Crooked House’ Pub?
The beloved tilted landmark in the West Midlands area of England was razed after a fire that police suspect was arson, leaving locals looking for answers. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/world/europe/crooked-house-pub-fire.html?utm_source=press.coop
Regulators Agree to Expansion of Driverless Car Services in San Francisco
Autonomous Cruise and Waymo taxis have been buzzing around the city for some time, and now they can offer round-the-clock rides for pay. #press
In Lahaina, Maui, Many Hawaiian History Gems Are Lost to Wildfires
A city devastated by fire in Maui was a magnet for tourists. But for families from Lahaina, especially Native Hawaiians, it was a home with a deep history. #press
On the Hudson, Visions for a New Native American Art
A frisky group of Indigenous performers, videomakers and sculptors have a presence in the art world they haven’t had before. #press
After Pittsburgh Synagogue Trial, Man With Antisemitic History Charged With Witness Tampering, Obstruction
On his website, Hardy Carroll Lloyd urged people to follow the example of the man who killed 11 worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. #press
Maui Wildfires: What We Know About Cause, Search Efforts and Damages
The fire has been contained, but access to the islands is limited, and as the focus turns to search efforts, the death toll could rise. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/us/maui-wildfires-hawaii.html?utm_source=press.coop
Prisoner Deal Could Smooth Effort to Contain Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran and the United States appear to be observing an informal agreement under which Iran has limited its nuclear program and restrained proxy militias. #press
LIV Golf Has Embraced Trump, but Others Are Keeping Their Distance
LIV Golf has embraced the former president. But much of golf’s establishment is keeping its distance, even as LIV and the PGA Tour seek a détente. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/sports/golf/trump-liv-golf-bedminster.html?utm_source=press.coop
Therapy Culture Has Undermined Our Maturity
How an epidemic of immaturity swept our land. #press
Why China’s Economy Is Stumbling
And how should the United States respond? #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/opinion/china-economy-decline.html?utm_source=press.coop
Turn the National Mall Into a Wildflower Meadow
Big Lawn is no less formidable a foe than Big Oil or Big Tobacco, which is why an audacious gesture is needed on the most prominent lawn of all. #press
Summer Camp Photographs: Then and Now
This is what a perfect day at Camp Killooleet looks like. #press
