Kenneth Felts Marries Johnny Hau After Coming Out at Age 90
When Kenneth Felts began work on a memoir at age 90, he found himself filled with regrets over a secret gay love affair. So he came out — privately and publicly — which inspired Johnny Hau to do the same. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/style/kenneth-felts-johnny-hau-wedding.html?utm_source=press.coop
The Lost Boys of the American Right
They’re timid sheep in wolves’ clothing, but their online provocations corrupt our culture. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/opinion/masculinity-right-young-men.html?utm_source=press.coop
‘We’re very blessed and lucky’: A Maui resident’s home was saved. #press
Deadly Boat Wreck in Senegal Caused by Patrols Chasing Migrants
Patrol vessels were pursuing a fishing boat loaded with migrants bound for Spain when it struck rocks off a beach in Senegal’s capital, locals say, leaving at least 16 people dead. #press
Texas Revamps Houston Schools, Closing Libraries and Angering Parents
As part of a state takeover plan, libraries in underperforming schools are becoming spaces for disruptive students to watch lessons on computers. #press
Letter to a Young Crypto Enthusiast (or the Merely Curious)
An ever-growing number of young people, males in particular, have bought cryptocurrencies. Here’s some advice, without the finger-wagging. #press
Jason Heyward’s ‘Perfect Marriage’ With the Dodgers
Jason Heyward is on a winning club, has been reunited with Freddie Freeman and is having fun playing baseball again. The Dodgers are loving every minute. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/sports/baseball/jason-heyward-dodgers.html?utm_source=press.coop
Without F-16s, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is Missing a Key Piece
Most military experts doubt that they would have, and say that Kyiv can still prevail without them. #press
N.Y.P.D.’s New Intelligence Chief Takes Reins of Secretive Unit
Rebecca Weiner, 46, the deputy commissioner of the counterterrorism bureau, grew up in a family that was well acquainted with clandestine work. #press
In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims
Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.” #press
How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect
In polling, fund-raising and conservative media, the former president has turned criminal charges into political assets. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/us/politics/trump-indictment-effect.html?utm_source=press.coop
After Queens Shark Bite, Drones Buzz Over Unfazed Beachgoers
The city has stepped up shark-monitoring efforts after a rare attack at Rockaway Beach, but many swimmers and surfers are undeterred. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/nyregion/rockaway-beach-shark-bite.html?utm_source=press.coop
Russia Threatens Retaliation Over Attacks on Key Crimean Bridge
The Kerch Strait Bridge is a critical strategic asset that allows Moscow to move troops and equipment from Russia to Crimea and from there to the front lines in Ukraine. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war.html?utm_source=press.coop
Warning Sirens Never Sounded on Maui, State Official Says
None of the 80 warning sirens placed around the island were activated in response to the devastating Lahaina fire, a spokesman for Hawaii’s emergency management agency confirmed. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/us/warning-sirens-never-sounded-maui.html?utm_source=press.coop
Dismayed by lack of official aid, West Maui residents step up to help their neighbors. #press
Joshua Cheptegei Leads Uganda to the World Championships
Led by a duo of world-record holders, athletes from Uganda’s Mount Elgon are challenging decades of Kenyan and Ethiopian dominance. #press
The Latest Trend on Yachts? Submersibles.
Only boats at least 120 feet long can hold a sub, which typically costs between $2 million to $7 million. Manufacturers of the deep-sea vessels say many of their clients are wealthy enthusiasts. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/business/dealbook/yachts-submersibles.html?utm_source=press.coop
Climber Defends Finishing K2 Climb After Finding Dying Sherpa
One of the climbers, Kristin Harila, said she continued her summit of the mountain after finding a porter who fell from a cliff and later died. #press
Vivek Ramaswamy Projects Outsize Confidence at Iowa State Fair
Despite polling in the mid-single digits, the biotech mogul projected outsize confidence at the Iowa State Fair. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/us/vivek-ramaswamy-iowa-state-fair.html?utm_source=press.coop
How an Interior Designer Made Do With Only 475 Square Feet
Finding an apartment in Brooklyn isn’t easy, but one interior designer had an advantage over other buyers: She wasn’t afraid to live in a tiny space. #press