‘Take the Money and Run’ Artist Must Repay Danish Museum
A court ordered Jens Haaning, who incorporates physical currency in his work, to give back about $70,000 after he sent the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art two blank canvases. #press
India’s ‘Lake Man’ Relies on Ancient Methods to Ease a Water Crisis
Anand Malligavad turned to centuries-old knowledge to reclaim dozens of lakes in the high-tech capital of Bengaluru. Now, he is in demand across India, one of the world’s most water-stressed nations. #press
Mother Who Gave Abortion Pills to Teen Daughter Gets 2 Years in Prison
Jessica Burgess had pleaded guilty to violating Nebraska’s abortion law. Her daughter, who was 17 when she ended her late-term pregnancy last year, was sentenced in July to 90 days in jail. #press
New Covid Vaccines Hit Insurance Snags: What to Do if Yours Gets Denied
The updated shot is here. But pharmacies are rescheduling appointments, and some people are being told their insurance will not cover it. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/well/covid-vaccine-booster-insurance.html?utm_source=press.coop
Changes Bring Friction, and Lawsuits, to Florida College Targeted by DeSantis
Competitive sports are in, gender-neutral bathrooms are out after Florida vowed to turn New College, a public school, into a bastion of conservatism. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/us/new-college-florida-desantis.html?utm_source=press.coop
As DEI Gains Ground, Identifying as Religious at Work Does, Too
Secular companies have invited employees to bring their “whole selves” to work. That increasingly includes their religion. #press
Marine Le Pen May Face Trial on Embezzlement Charges in France
Prosecutors recommended charges against Marine Le Pen that could potentially bring a 10-year jail term and a 10-year ban from public office. Paris magistrates will decide whether to proceed. #press
At Bronx Day Care, a Trap Door Hid a Cache of Drugs Where Child Died
A neighbor said that the apartment had been renovated before the home-based facility opened, and workers had installed a new floor. #press
Earth’s Hottest August on Record Followed a Record-Breaking June and July
U.S. government scientists also reported a fifth consecutive monthly record for global sea surface temperatures.. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/21/climate/hottest-august-on-record.html?utm_source=press.coop
Trump Is Said to Have Told Aide Not to Acknowledge She Knew of Documents
Molly Michael, a former assistant to Donald Trump, told investigators he had instructed her not to tell them about classified files he kept at Mar-a-Lago: “You don’t know anything about the boxes.” #press
Burner Laptops and Smaller Profits: Firms Portray Their China Challenges
Business groups chronicle the difficult environment inside China for U.S. and European companies navigating confusing regulations and an intensified security focus. #press
Azerbaijan Says Military Operation Underway in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said it had begun “local anti-terrorist operations” against an Armenian enclave, raising fears of a new armed conflict. #press
Libya Dams Were in Danger, Engineer Warned
“The state wasn’t interested,” said an engineer who published a paper on why Derna’s dams, after decades of postponed repairs, might fail under the stress of a powerful storm. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/16/world/middleeast/libya-dams-warnings.html?utm_source=press.coop
His Team Was a Chaotic Punchline. Then He Found a New Spot in the Sport.
Dozens of players were caught up in the lies and false promises of Bishop Sycamore and Christians of Faith Academy. One player made it out to play major college football. #press
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Ban Ukrainian Grain Exports
The bars against sales in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia were in place early Saturday, reviving an issue that has threatened European Union solidarity on Ukraine. #press
The Weekender
How Mattel made “Barbie” a cinematic hit. Also: an interview with Sean Combs, and sharks living on a golf course. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/briefing/the-weekender.html?utm_source=press.coop
Biden Sides With the Autoworkers
Also, a look at post-pandemic fashion. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday. #press
Selling Saudi Soccer, One Like at a Time
The standard of play in the Saudi Pro League doesn’t matter when no one’s watching the games. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/sports/soccer/saudi-pro-league-tv.html?utm_source=press.coop
Should We Really Be Texting for Work?
Work has already invaded our homes, evenings and weekends. Now it’s coming for the fun part of your phone. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/style/co-workers-texting-work.html?utm_source=press.coop
Special Counsel Obtained 32 Private Messages From Trump’s Twitter Account
Newly unsealed court papers shed additional light on a legal fight whose existence was revealed last month. #press
