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What’s Inside a Butter Cow? It’s Not Just Butter.

The butter cow is a state fair institution. But the sculptors say there’s more than dairy to these pale yellow works of art. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EBh2H74

On Immigration, Republican Candidates Show Little Disagreement at Debate

Donald Trump’s signature issue from 2016 still reverberates powerfully and prompts aggressive rhetoric on ways to shore up the southern U.S. border. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tplZcIr

Nikki Haley Is the Best Trump Alternative

Donors, this is the moment to give her a chance. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xIBLfYD

Judge Orders New Trials for 2 Men Convicted in Grisly ’93 Murder

An explosive claim in the murder of a young mother outside Buffalo had led to theories of another possible culprit: Richard Matt, one of two escapees in one of New York’s most famous jailbreaks. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v0Tl7Jw

How Multiple Warnings About Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Were Missed

Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture of hostility toward whistle-blowers in Britain’s National Health Service. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6jS8xn4

Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80

The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8rs6vbc

Ecuador Will Keep Some Oil in the Ground

59 percent of voters sided with young activists in a referendum. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lLwZ9oQ

DeSantis Defends ‘Listless Vessels’ Comments That Riled Trump Supporters

Mr. DeSantis brought a backlash over the weekend for comments that some of Donald Trump’s backers interpreted as insulting. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ufOj8He

UPS Workers Avert Strike by Approving New Contract

The vote by members of the Teamsters union removes a potential threat to the economy. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KFJAcVE

As West Bank Shootings Rise, Israel’s Government Vows to Retaliate

An apparently unarmed Palestinian man and an Israeli teacher were among the recent victims. Israel’s government has pledged to strike at Palestinian assailants. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ep1O6qS

How Hip-Hop Became America’s Poetry

Taking stock after 50 years. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uN9c1bf

American Airlines Pilots Ratify Contract Offering Big Raises

Strong demand for air travel and a pilot shortage have strengthened the ability of unions across the industry to win gains in pay and benefits. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O5QAvHs

Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?

Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1qptsZf

What to Know About China’s Real Estate Crisis

China’s economy was long dependent on a booming real estate sector, which has recently fallen on harder times. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wRz1pnm

NY Attorney General Will Investigate DocGo, a Troubled Migrant Contractor

Migrants have said the contractor, DocGo, which was hired by New York City, misled and mistreated them. The police are investigating whether the company improperly interfered in two sexual assault investigations. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZdXItzc

Luis Rubiales Apologizes for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso After World Cup Win

“Probably I made a mistake,” Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation chief, said after grabbing Jennifer Hermoso and planting a kiss full on her mouth, igniting howls of outrage on social media. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cRymI2V

A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul

A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WPMLDTi

DeSantis Tweaks His Messaging and Tactics After a Tough Campaign Stretch

The Florida governor, who has been losing ground in polls and dealing with staffing, spending and messaging issues, looks to right his campaign in New Hampshire. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QIfbBj8

The Next Frontier for Corporate Benefits: Menopause

In an effort to attract and retain experienced women, some companies are adding menopause-specific care to their benefits packages. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oI1c2N5

Creating a Riot of Color, in a Studio of Her Own

A vivid display of Yevonde’s idiosyncratic oeuvre argues for her role as a photographic pioneer. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XQJCZq8

Wildfire in Kelowna, British Columbia, Expected to Leave Lasting Scar

Fire is raging in the suburban fringes of the resort town of Kelowna, British Columbia, as a state of emergency across the province continued. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Nta21EF

I Refuse the Graceful Slide Into Cultural Irrelevance

Why I, an aging millennial, am not prepared to give up on cool just yet. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aV8Ht3p

Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary

The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico state that is popular with tourists. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VaRxX0s

Ada Deer, Native American Voice Inside Government and Out, Dies at 88

A champion of tribal sovereignty, she was the first chairwoman of the Menominee in Wisconsin and the first Native American woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/81QbNo2

Trump Bails on Republican Voters

His refusal to debate speaks to his staggering disregard for voters and their right to learn about the field. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x1QedYW

Man Who Sold Michael K. Williams Drugs That Killed Him Is Sentenced

The man, Irvin Cartagena, who sold “The Wire” actor fentanyl-laced heroin in 2021, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to narcotics charges. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FMC4b6N

Auctioneer Who Helped Create Fake Basquiats Gets Probation

Michael Barzman, who had pleaded guilty to making false statements, avoided jail time for his role making forgeries that prosecutors said were displayed by the Orlando Museum of Art. via NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fnHE2mN

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SQbkmiB

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pYHmM6Z

Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nq9Mgwr

Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xDuBSaf

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i1WlELx

Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DbKgjY3

Fed Officials Avoided a Victory Lap at July Meeting

By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/VJfXHBP

9 Songs From Pop’s ‘Middle Class’ That Deserve to Be Hits

By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/p7iqHW4

Georgia Case Lays the Ground for Parallel Prosecutions of Trump

By Glenn Thrush and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0KFhEVY

Fani T. Willis, the Atlanta prosecutor investigating Trump, defies easy political typecasting.

By Richard Fausset and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cUrQuPE

Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at home

A poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cUH1rXi

When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bDfJkIt

Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m). via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEVa56

Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V1kRcdv

Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UQohynZ

Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fqLAmHO

Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals

For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVr9OLX

Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vQ8OsjE

How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?

Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen? via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1uWJacP

E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DoK0sOg

Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election

Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQa27VC

Operation Lone Star: Girl, 3, dies on Texas migrant bus

The Venezuelan girl collapsed on bus Republican governor uses to send migrants to Democrat states via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Axjd5Gf

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires. via BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oHdmWGB