McDonald’s Is Bigger Than Ever: How ‘Super Size Me’ Lost the Culture War
“Super Size Me” helped lead a backlash against McDonald’s. Twenty years on, the industry is bigger than ever. #press
ScarJo vs. ChatGPT, Neuralink’s First Patient Opens Up, and Microsoft’s A.I. PCs
“Did you ever think we would have a literal Avenger fighting back against the relentless march of A.I.? Because that’s sort of what this story is about.” #press
How Singapore’s Public Housing System Works
Singapore’s public housing system has been a great success and a key factor in the nation’s development. But in recent years, rising prices have raised questions about affordability. #press
Ampla, a Lender to Consumer Brands, Faces Financial Struggles
Ampla, which lent money to smaller businesses that sold clothing, home furnishings and other items directly to consumers, is struggling financially and seeking a buyer. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/business/ampla-consumer-brands-lender.html?utm_source=press.coop
The Architect Who Made Singapore’s Public Housing the Envy of the World
With a focus on affordability, community, convenience and light, Liu Thai Ker replaced squalid slums with spacious high-rises. A recent spike in some sale prices, however, has saddened him. #press
A Furious, Forgotten Slave Narrative Resurfaces After Nearly 170 Years
John S. Jacobs was a fugitive, an abolitionist — and the brother of the canonical author Harriet Jacobs. Now, his own fierce autobiography has re-emerged. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/arts/john-jacobs-slavery-discovery.html?utm_source=press.coop
Interest on Federal Student Loans Is Rising to 6.53%
The rate for undergraduate loans is up from 5.5 percent this past school year and higher than it has been in more than a decade. #press
Three Missionaries in Haiti Killed in Gang Attack
The latest assault by Haitian gangs left the three people, including two Americans, dead in Port-au-Prince. #press
The Business Ties That Bind the U.S. and China Are Strong but Fraying
The prospects for future commerce, and peace, are intertwined, our columnist writes. #press
Morgan Spurlock, Documentarian Known for ‘Super Size Me,’ Dies at 53
His 2004 film, which was nominated for an Oscar, followed Mr. Spurlock as he ate nothing but McDonald’s for a month. #press
How Right Wing Commentators Are Pushing Raw Milk Misinformation
On sites like Infowars, Gab and Rumble, federal concerns about raw milk are seen as overreach, but there are serious health risks and no scientifically proven benefits. #press
Milk Containing Bird-Flu Virus Can Sicken Mice, Study Finds
The results bolster evidence that virus-laden raw milk may be unsafe for humans. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/health/raw-milk-bird-flu-virus-mice.html?utm_source=press.coop
Pope Francis Clears Way for Carlo Acutis to Become First Millennial Saint
Pope Francis attributed a second miracle to Carlo Acutis, one of the last steps toward canonization. #press
Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Tried to Intimidate Witnesses, Prosecutors Say
Arthur Aidala, one of Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers, has questioned a witness’s credibility as prosecutors seek to retry Mr. Weinstein on sex crimes charges. #press
Climate Change Is Taking a Toll on Mites and Springtails, a New Analysis Finds
Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis. #press
Kabosu, Shiba Inu Dog Who Helped Define the Doge Meme, Dies at 18
The dog, whose face helped spread the popular doge meme and later became the logo of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died on Friday. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/world/asia/kabosu-doge-meme-dead.html?utm_source=press.coop
‘Drowning Street’: Sunak’s Election Campaign Gets Off to a Tricky Start
A day after being drenched during a pivotal speech, the prime minister announced another delay to his signature plan to send refugees to Rwanda. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/world/europe/uk-sunak-election-rwanda.html?utm_source=press.coop
Israel Recovers Bodies of 3 More Hostages in Gaza
The bodies were found in Jabaliya, where the Israeli military has been trying to root out a renewed Hamas insurgency. #press
Ozempic May Help Treat Kidney Disease, Study Finds
A major clinical trial showed such promising results that the drug’s maker halted it early. #press
A Polling Risk for Trump
His advantage may not be as stable as it looks. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/briefing/a-polling-risk-for-trump.html?utm_source=press.coop
