A Legacy of Colonialism Set the Stage for the Maui Wildfires
Forging a sustainable postdisaster future requires a reckoning with the entrenched systems of inequality that set the stage for the tragedy to begin with. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/opinion/maui-wildfire-colonialism.html?utm_source=press.coop
I Have a Pretty Good Idea Why Michael Oher Is Angry
“The Blind Side” reinforces insidious stereotypes about what Black people owe white people. #press
A Criminal Jury May Be the Best Way to Hold Trump Accountable
Juries aren’t perfect, but they will do a better job of holding Donald Trump accountable than the political system, which has failed. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/opinion/trump-prosecution-jury-courts.html?utm_source=press.coop
Three Generations Under One Roof
How a terrifying health scare ultimately brought our family together in joy. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/opinion/family-together-health-scare.html?utm_source=press.coop
Novak Djokovic, Back in New York and Loving It as Never Before
Led by Carlos Alcaraz, tennis youth is coming for Djokovic. “My role nowadays is to prevent them from that.” #press
California Population Size Projected to Stagnate for Decades
The state, once synonymous with boundless growth, sees its population stagnate and rethinks its future. #press
A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat
An Air Force program shows how the Pentagon is starting to embrace the potential of a rapidly emerging technology, with far-reaching implications for war-fighting tactics, military culture and the defense industry. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/us/politics/ai-air-force.html?utm_source=press.coop
The U.S. Open Is King of New York. Could It Do More for Queens?
The U.S. Open is a landmark event generating international attention and huge profits, but some nearby residents and business owners say they don’t reap all the benefits. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/sports/tennis/us-open-queens-new-york.html?utm_source=press.coop
A Former French President Gives a Voice to Obstinate Russian Sympathies
Remarks by Nicolas Sarkozy have raised fears that Europe’s pro-Putin chorus may grow louder as Ukraine’s plodding counteroffensive puts pressure on Western resolve. #press
Veteran Studio Negotiator Faces Striking Writers and Actors
Carol Lombardini, the studio voice in union talks, values a low profile. That hasn’t kept striking writers and actors from casting her as a villain. #press
Gilgo Beach Suspect’s Family, Once Reclusive, Now Barbecues on the Lawn
After Rex Heuermann was charged in a notorious string of murders, neighbors assumed his wife and children would vanish. They haven’t. #press
Egypt Demolishes Cultural Gems in Cairo in Push to Modernize
The Egyptian government has demolished historic tombs, cultural centers, artisan workshops and gardens in pursuit of large-scale urban renewal. #press
Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks
The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway. #press
Labor Groups Target Hyundai — and Biden — Over Transition to Electric
A coalition of unions and civic groups is pushing one of the world’s largest automakers to protect and train workers in return for federal money under President Biden’s signature laws. #press
UC Riverside Professor Who Claimed to Be Native American Resigns
Andrea Smith, an ethnic studies professor, will leave the University of California, Riverside, in an unusual agreement that avoids an investigation. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/us/uc-riverside-andrea-smith-resigns.html?utm_source=press.coop
Still Unvaccinated, Djokovic Says He Will Miss the U.S. Open
Djokovic said he wouldn’t be able to travel to New York for the tournament that begins next week. The U.S. has travel restrictions that require foreign visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19. #press
The Suddenly Hot ‘Coco and Jessie Show’ Is Ready to Open in New York
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula enter the U.S. Open with both on a roll. Can they withstand the home-country pressure? #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/sports/tennis/usopen-gauff-pegula.html?utm_source=press.coop
Russia Says Ukraine Fired Drones at Three Regions
The frequency of drone attacks inside Russia has increased in recent weeks, bringing the war to areas deep inside Russian territory. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war.html?utm_source=press.coop
NYC Seeks Payment for Trump Tower Clock Installed Without Permission
The Trump Organization audaciously installed a distinctive clock on Fifth Avenue without applying for a permit or paying a fee. City inspectors never noticed. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/nyregion/trump-tower-clock-nyc.html?utm_source=press.coop
America Came on Down, and Bob Barker Was Thrilled Every Time
At the helm of “The Price Is Right” for 35 years, Barker eased many sick days with his knack for turning silly games and giddy contestants into fun television. #press