Judge Limits Trump’s Ability to Comment on Jan. 6 Evidence
During a 90-minute hearing in Washington, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan also warned the former president against any attempt to intimidate witnesses or prejudice potential jurors. #press
Photos From the Hawaii Fires and the Aftermath
The historic town of Lahaina was devastated by the fires that moved through the island of Maui this week. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/us/hawaii-fires-photos.html?utm_source=press.coop
Discovering the Secrets of the Gilder Center
A sculpture that could be Banksy’s, an astonishing vein of rock crystal, and Nabokov’s butterfly specimens — they are all found here. #press
America Spends Big for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” and Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tours
The artists’ fans have been shelling out on lavish wardrobes, parties and travel, generating business and boosting spending in host cities. #press
Yellow’s Promise to Repay Federal Debt Provokes Skepticism
The trucking company, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, owes more than $700 million to the Treasury Department. #press
‘A Jacuzzi Is a Person, Not a Machine: The Story Behind the Jacuzzi Family
An immigrant story, an American dream, a machine that defined bourgeois sensuality. #press
Tanker in Yemen Is Emptied of Oil, Averting Catastrophic Spill
More than a million barrels of oil on a tanker off the coast of Yemen were transferred to another ship bought by the United Nations. But now a new hurdle looms: Who owns the recovered oil? #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/world/middleeast/yemen-oil-tanker-un.html?utm_source=press.coop
Maui Had a Housing Shortage Even Before the Wildfires
With hundreds of homes lost in Lahaina, many fear rebuilding will be difficult or even impossible for some residents. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/us/maui-wildfires-housing.html?utm_source=press.coop
China’s Economy Battles Debt, Slowing Trade and Specter of Deflation
As China’s economy flashes indications of decline, the consequences pose perils for countries around the globe. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/business/china-economy-trade-deflation.html?utm_source=press.coop
David Simon, Creator of ‘The Wire’, Got Caught By a Speed Camera. He Was Irate.
David Simon, creator of “The Wire,” was livid that he got a $50 ticket for going 36 miles per hour in a school zone. His response drew a lot of responses. #press
We’re Drinking More Water. How to Hold It: That’s the Question.
Americans are drinking more water. How best to contain it: That’s the burning question. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/health/water-bottles-beverages.html?utm_source=press.coop
On the Hottest Days, Make This Cooling Cucumber Recipe
Crushed until craggy and tossed with shrimp, cucumbers soak up a sesame and avocado sauce in this easy, invigorating dish from Melissa Clark. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/dining/cucumber-dinner-recipe.html?utm_source=press.coop
The Hunter Biden Case
An example of America’s dueling realities. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/briefing/the-hunter-biden-case.html?utm_source=press.coop
Jacob Zuma Released From South Africa Prison After Brief Return
The authorities said Mr. Zuma, the former president, was a beneficiary of a new program to relieve crowding. His political opponents called the timing suspicious. #press
U.S. to Fund a $1.2 Billion Effort to Vacuum Greenhouse Gases From the Sky
Many scientists are skeptical of the technology, and environmentalists have criticized the approach. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/climate/carbon-dioxide-direct-capture.html?utm_source=press.coop
A ‘Digital Heist’ Recaptures the Rosetta Stone
The collective Looty in London virtually reclaims items from Western museums to give people from former colonies a chance to learn about their stolen heritage. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/arts/looty-rosetta-stone-benin-bronzes.html?utm_source=press.coop
It Took $1.7 Billion to Fix Fire Island’s Beaches. One Storm Wrecked Them.
The barrier island off the coast of New York is more than a vacation community. It is what stands between rising seas and one of the most densely populated coastal regions in the country. #press
Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It
After the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the nation’s major freight railroads agreed to join a federal program for workers to report safety issues. But first, they want it to be overhauled. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/us/politics/ohio-train-railroad-safety.html?utm_source=press.coop
How Are Iowa Democrats? ‘I Can’t Even Describe to You How Bad It Is.’
As Republican presidential candidates flock to the state, Democrats there are despondent, exhausted by repeated defeats and the loss of their first-in-the-nation nominating contest. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/us/politics/democrats-iowa-state-fair.html?utm_source=press.coop
Goldman’s C.E.O. Is Stuck, Without a Clear Lifeline
David Solomon’s management style is winning few fans amid the elite investment bank’s performance woes. He is mired in “quicksand” and unsure what to do. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/business/goldman-sachs-david-solomon.html?utm_source=press.coop
