Missy Elliott, Pop World Builder, Brings a Hip-Hop Fantasia to Brooklyn - The New York Times
For her first headlining tour in an innovative three-decade career, Elliott unleashed a relentless and exhilarating display of theatrical and visual ambition.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/arts/music/missy-elliott-out-of-this-world-tour-review.html
Opinion | The Writing Is on the Wall for Thailand’s Royalist Old Guard - The New York Times
Thailand faces a collision between an electorate that wants change and a king who won’t let go. Something’s got to give.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/opinion/thailand-royalists-king-democracy.html
How Food Prices Have Changed During the Biden Administration - The New York Times
Grocery prices are no longer rising as rapidly, but food inflation remains a top issue for voters, polls show.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/business/economy/inflation-food-prices.html
WCBS Radio Ends After Six Decades as ESPN NY Takes Over - The New York Times
The news radio mainstay is turning its airwaves over to ESPN, ending its continuous coverage of the five boroughs. The Mets broadcasts will remain.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/nyregion/wcbs-880-radio-closing-espn.html
How Ukrainian Troops Invaded Russia - The New York Times
Planned in secrecy, the incursion was a bold move to upend the war’s dynamics and put Moscow on the defensive — a gambit that could also leave Ukraine exposed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-kursk-offensive.html
Arizona Will Vote on Abortion in November: Could That Give Democrats an Edge? - The New York Times
The battleground state will vote on establishing abortion rights in the state constitution. Democrats have used the issue to turn out voters all over the country.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/us/arizona-abortion-rights-ballot-november.html
In France, Roam With Flamingos and Cowboys in a Land of Pink Marshes - The New York Times
Horses, bulls and birds of all types live among the pink marshes of the Camargue, a rugged landscape shaped by the relentless push and pull of sea and river.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/travel/france-camargue-pink-marshes.html
Here Are the 2024 Olympic Moments We Won’t Forget - The New York Times
It doesn’t take a medal to make a lasting memory.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/world/olympics/paris-olympics-2024-moments.html
Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits - The New York Times
Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/business/uber-nevada-referendum.html
Paris, Uncharacteristically Giddy, Bids Au Revoir to the Olympics - The New York Times
A joyous Games, a cleaned-up Seine and improvements to the region brought cheer to Parisians as they handed off the Summer Olympics to Los Angeles.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/paris-closing-ceremony-los-angeles.html
The Next Month in the Economy Could Be Crucial for the Presidential Election - The New York Times
Former President Trump is trying to stoke economic angst, while Vice President Harris projects optimism.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/05/business/markets-politics-election.html
Empty Churches Are Being Turned Into Restaurants and Malls - The New York Times
With vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows, the architectural features of churches have become huge draws for business owners.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/04/business/church-development-reuse.html
Will A.I. Kill Meaningless Jobs? - The New York Times
And is that so bad?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/business/ai-replacing-jobs.html
Hotels in New York City Don’t Need Licenses. Should They? - The New York Times
New York’s hundreds of hotels are subject to less regulatory scrutiny than many other businesses. The industry is resisting City Council efforts to change that.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/nyregion/hotel-licenses-nyc.html
Heavy Metals, Including Lead, Found in Many Dark Chocolate Products - The New York Times
New research adds to the evidence that certain cocoa products contain lead and cadmium.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/well/eat/dark-chocolate-heavy-metals.html
Hamas Leader Killed in Iran, and the Toll of Native Boarding Schools - The New York Times
Plus, highlights from the Olympics.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/31/podcasts/hamas-iran-israel-hezbollah.html
As U.S.-Iran Conflict Builds, Iraq Is Caught in Middle - The New York Times
The United States and Iran are at odds over the Gaza war as well as proposals for an American troop withdrawal from Iraq.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/middleeast/us-iran-iraq.html
Why Kamala Harris’s Progressive Ideas From 2020 Might Hurt Her in 2024 - The New York Times
She ran to the left as progressive ideas dominated the last competitive Democratic primary. Now, in a tough general election, Republicans are digging up her old stances.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/us/politics/kamala-harris-2020-positions.html
Here’s What to Know About Venezuela’s Flawed Election - The New York Times
Stark irregularities and suppression efforts could plunge the country back into instability and economic decline.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/world/americas/venezuela-election-takeaways.html
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reverses Marvel’s Box Office Slump - The New York Times
The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/business/deadpool-wolverine-marvel-box-office.html
‘Maybe I’ve Gotten Worse’: Trump Makes Clear That Unity Is Over - The New York Times
At a rally in Minnesota on Saturday, former President Donald J. Trump once more escalated his attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, painting her as extreme and mocking her demeanor.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/us/politics/trump-vance-unity-minnesota.html
