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☆ Biden spent August trying to escape Washington. But fall realities await him
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Heading home from Lake Tahoe on Saturday, President Joe Biden exchanged a week of waterfront seclusion for the more workaday realities of running the country from Washington. Like many presidents, Biden spent a good portion of August away from the White House, trading the capital’s stifling heat for the beach or the mountains. Of the first 26 days in August, Biden spent only one day entirely at the White House. He also held events at the White House marking his legislative accomplishments. The White House did detail some of the presidential tasks Biden undertook.

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☆ ‘Brief Encounters’ and ‘The Long Farewell’ Review: Soulful Soviet Dramas
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Natalia Winkelman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Through the 1970s and much of the 1980s, Kira Muratova’s stirring films “Brief Encounters” and “The Long Farewell” went unseen, banned by the Soviet Union. “The Long Farewell” provoked such outrage from censors that Muratova, then a new voice in cinema, was stripped of her film degree and prohibited from filmmaking for years. The female characters pine, ache and, amplified by the dramas surrounding them, seem to scream: Life is hard! “Brief Encounters,” from 1967 and my favorite of the pair, is an audacious portrait of two women on the cultural fringes pining after the same man. The film opens on Valentina cast in chiaroscuro, groaning over unfinished work and dirty dishes.

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☆ The 20 Best Early Labor Day 2023 Sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Bellamy Richardson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +13 min

By Bellamy RichardsonLabor Day may not be until Sept. 4, but you don’t have to wait to take advantage of great Labor Day deals. Here are some of our early favorites; we’ll be continuing to add more early sales as they go live leading up to Labor Day Weekend. BrooklinenThe deal: 15% off sitewideHead over to Brooklinen’s Staycation/Early Labor Day Sale for 15% off bedding, bath and loungewear. There might be something for you at eBags during its Labor Day sale, running now through Sept. 12. LunaThe deal: 20% off sleep productsIf you’ve been craving a good night’s sleep, Luna’s Labor Day Sale might have just the thing to help you out.

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☆ The Secret to the Greenest Pesto
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Eric Kim | More About Eric Kim | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Until very recently, the Nickelodeon-green, almost teal pesto was a total mystery to me, a recipe I tried to replicate for years to no avail. But it’s the key to this dish, the most striking feature of an otherwise ordinary seafood pasta. But the pesto at Da Andrea is always shiny velvet, a shade of green that feels as if you’ve blended neon Chicago-dog relish into cream. Without the nuts, the pesto was pure basil, its floral aroma buoyed by an unbreakable emulsion of liquid and fat. If the pesto is the galaxy of this pasta, then the perfectly cooked seafood pieces are its brightest stars.

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☆ Fact Check-In wake of Maui fires, here’s why some trees survive damage
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Some posts on social media in the wake of the fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, however, suggested that the fact some trees had remained standing showed proof that the fires were somehow engineered or steered to intentionally burn homes and vehicles, leaving trees unscathed. Reuters photographs and satellite imagery of the Lahaina Banyan Court area produced by Maxar Technologies shows buildings, vehicles and trees damaged following the fires (shorturl.at/bpsTX), (here). Other trees were more heavily damaged, but remained standing, Reuters pictures show (here), (here). Regardless, the fact that some trees could remain standing or were less damaged than cars or buildings during a fire is not abnormal. Trees sometimes survive severe damage during fires due to factors including their water content and the ways a fire spreads.

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☆ Firefighters close to stabilising Tenerife fire as evacuees start returning home
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Nacho Doce | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] FILE PHTO: EIRIF forest firefighters work during the extinction of the forest fire in Arafo on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain August 16, 2023. REUTERS/Borja Suarez/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsTENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Firefighters on Monday battled to stabilise a huge wildfire that has devastated forests on the Spanish island of Tenerife for six days and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. "The worst is behind us," the Canary Islands' regional leader Fernando Clavijo said on Monday morning on Cadena SER radio station. Clavijo added the fire was almost certainly man-made and said police were investigating to identify and capture the arsonists. However, AEMET said there was a chance Tenerife would see some rainfall later on Monday.

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☆ After an unpredictable summer, Airbnb and Vrbo operators are deciding if the headaches of hosting are worth it
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Airbnb and Vrbo demand is strong this summer, but a glut of supply continues to pinch hosts. But some hosts said, even with the demand, the headaches of hosting are no longer worth the money. Courtesy of Ryan VillinesAfter a grueling summer, Airbnb and Vrbo operators are deciding if the headaches of hosting are worth it. "I could be on vacation or out having drinks with friends, but I'm going to have to reply to Airbnb guests who can't get in or can't find the street," she told Insider. Are you a short-term-rental host deciding whether to stay in or leave the industry?

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☆ If you're thinking of buying an electric vehicle, don't forget to check out the tires
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

More tire manufacturers are trying to go green with their products and also make versions for EVs. You're looking to climb into an electric vehicle because it's better for your wallet , better when it comes to maintenance , and better for the planet . The company plans to make tires from only sustainable materials by 2050. Part of the push for better tire ingredients is also coming from regulators. "If we can find ways to just help keep tires better maintained, we can have a really big impact as well on emissions or downtime," Helsel said.

Persons: There's, Chris Helsel, We're, EVs, Helsel Organizations: Morning, Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear Locations: tailpipes, California

TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A wildfire that has blanketed much of the Spanish island of Tenerife with smoke and ash has slowed its advance thanks to containment efforts and more favourable weather during the night, authorities said on Friday. Fernando Clavijo, regional leader of the Canary Islands, said there were no more evacuations overnight and officials were considering lifting restrictions on almost 4,000 residents who had been ordered to stay home. [1/2]Pine trees burn in a forest fire in Candelaria on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain August 16, 2023. Scorching heat and dry weather this summer have contributed to unusually severe wildfires in Europe and Canada. On Friday, Spain's AEMET weather service expected maximum temperatures of 32C in Tenerife.

Persons: Fernando Clavijo, We've, Borja Suarez, Mount Teide, Andrei Khalip, Frances Kerry Organizations: REUTERS, Teide Astrophysics, Thomson Locations: TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain, Spanish, Tenerife, Candelaria, Europe, Canada, Maui, Lahaina

☆ How States Are Threading the Needle on Flag Design
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Mitch Smith | Sarah Almukhtar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

But it found that changing a state flag to make it stand out from the crowd is not a simple process. How States Are Threading the Needle on Flag Design Mitch Smith reported on the Utah flag from Centerville, Orem and Salt Lake City. And they don’t look like any other state’s flag. A version of Maine’s 1901 flagIn Michigan, a lawmaker suggested a panel to consider new flag designs. Some Utahns have already adopted the new flag design, even though it doesn’t officially become the state flag until next year.

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☆ This 2.5-acre Texas homestead with eclectic charm has the ultimate summer accessory: a pool in a barn. See inside the $1.67 million home.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A unique home located in Rockport, Texas, hit the market in July for $1.67 million. The home, which now has a signed contract, features ceilings made of reclaimed barn wood. It also comes with a 40-foot screened barn that houses an eight-foot-deep pool. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. The standout feature of the residence is its 40-foot-tall screened pool barn, a unique structure that adds a modern flair to the home.

Persons: Douglas, Emily Waldmann Organizations: Service, Corpus Christi Locations: Rockport , Texas, Wall, Silicon, Texas, Rockport, Corpus, of Mexico

☆ Rapid intensification, explained
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Jennifer Gray | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

So as the climate crisis forces up ocean temperatures, rapid intensification becomes more likely, pushing storms to explode at a rapid pace into deadly hurricanes, scientists say. Mike Lang/USA Today Network Workers and residents clear debris from a destroyed bar in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 1. Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post/USA Today Network This aerial photo shows damaged homes and debris in Fort Myers Beach on Thursday. Wilfredo Lee/AP Jake Moses and Heather Jones explore a section of destroyed businesses in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Thursday. Martha Asencio-Rhine/Tampa Bay Times via ZUMA Press Wire Sarah Peterson fills sandbags in Fort Myers Beach on September 24.

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☆ Fact Check-Drone video shows California, not Hawaii
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A video showing an area of destroyed buildings surrounded by pine trees in Paradise, California, has been miscaptioned online to say it shows Maui, Hawaii, following the wildfires in August 2023. The Maui wildfires have become the deadliest in the US in more than a century, killing at least 99 people and forcing thousands to evacuate (here). But the video circulating online shows the impact of the Camp Fire, a devastating wildfire in November 2018 that hit the Northern California town of Paradise (here). An aerial photograph from coverage of the 2018 blaze in California shows the same area (here), (see image 18 in the gallery), (ibb.co/XVHrRw8). This video shows the aftermath of the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, in 2018.

Persons: Greg Crutsinger, Crutsinger, Read Organizations: NBC, KCRA, Reuters Locations: Paradise , California, Maui, Hawaii, “ Hawaii, Northern California, Paradise, California

☆ Stephen Mandel's Lone Pine Capital reveals new stakes in Nvidia and Live Nation
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Hedge fund Lone Pine Capital built large bets on two high-performing stocks during the second quarter, a new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows. Shares of Live Nation are up more than 23% year to date, outperforming the S & P 500. The new additions came as Lone Pine trimmed many of its top holdings, including Workday and Amazon . Lone Pine added to its positions in Microsoft , Amazon and Taiwan Semiconductor in the fourth quarter of last year, just before the tech sector took off. The quarterly hedge fund filings do not show trading data that would reveal when Lone Pine sold or bought shares of any individual stock.

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☆ Rome’s Iconic Umbrella Pines Imperiled by Pests and the Ax
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Elisabetta Povoledo | More About Elisabetta Povoledo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The protesters who had gathered on an arid patch of lawn in Rome’s central Piazza Venezia hailed from neighborhoods all around the capital, but they had one concern in common: saving the towering umbrella pine trees that for centuries have adorned the city’s low-slung skyline but are disappearing in distressing numbers. Celebrated in music and art, and admired by the ancient Romans, the trees are as much a part of the city’s identity as its human-made landmarks. “They are in the hearts, photographs and memories of everyone,” said Jacopa Stinchelli, who is helping lead the defense of the pines, which in recent years have taken a mangy turn. An infestation of a pernicious and invasive pest, an insect known as the pine tortoise scale, which sneaked into Italy about a decade ago, has killed many trees.

Persons: ”, Jacopa Stinchelli Organizations: Piazza Venezia Locations: Rome’s, Italy

☆ Maui wildfires: What are the deadliest wildfires in US history?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Stephen Culp | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The causes of the Hawaii wildfires, which started on Tuesday night, have not yet been determined. Hawaii Governor Josh Green on Sunday called a part of the island of Maui that was devastated by wildfires a "war zone". Reuters GraphicsHOW MANY DIED IN THE CLOQUET AND GREAT HINCKLEY FIRES? Since 2018, wildfires in the United States have destroyed nearly 63,000 structures, the majority of which were homes. In 2022, there were 66,255 wildfires in the United States, compared with 18,229 in 1983, when record keeping began, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Persons: Josh Green, Peshtigo, Partridge, Hinckley, Stephen Culp, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: National Fire Protection Association, Historical Society, Reuters, HINCKLEY, Library of Congress, NFPA, Federal Emergency Management Association, FEMA, Environmental Protection Agency, Interagency Fire Center, Fire, Hinckley, Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, Thomson Locations: Maui, Hawaii, Lahaina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Hinckley, Mission, Miller, United States, California

☆ See How They Held Off Flames at a Haven for Hawaii’s Endangered Birds
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Catrin Einhorn | More About Catrin Einhorn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“The sky was orange and there was smoke in the air, like out in the forest,” Ms. Pribble said. She went outside to see what was happening, and saw flames about 150 feet from the edge of the property. The center houses about 40 ‘akikiki, a native songbird, and about 40 ‘alalā, also known as the Hawaiian crow. The birds are divided between both places to insure against disasters such as this one. If it crossed, she thought, the grasses on the 46 acre property would provide ample fuel.

Persons: Ms, Pribble, Emily Senninger Organizations: Fire Department, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Locations: Hawaii, Maui County

☆ ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Review: Keep Calm and Pine On
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Amy Nicholson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

(Perez also seems aware that his angular cheekbones and roguish swagger make him resemble a young Al Pacino.) Their centerpiece sex scene is intimately staged with Galitzine tracing Perez with his fingertips as though his character wants to remember the moment forever. The D.C. sequences are snappy, freshened-up versions of the banter we’ve long seen on TV. (Sarah Shahi as the president’s no-nonsense aide and Aneesh Sheth as a gruff Secret Service officer are standouts.) Trust me, you’re in good hands.”Red, White & Royal BlueRated R for swearing and some royal hanky-panky.

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☆ The secret side of the Mediterranean – by boat in Turkey
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Rob Hodgetts | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Tropez of Turkey,” but there are plentiful nooks and crannies to discover away from the crowds. Jetties jut into the emerald water enticing boat crews to dine at the small tavernas, including Captain Ibrahim’s and Rosemary Restaurant. Across the gulf on its own peninsula is pretty waterfront town Bozburun, known for its thyme honey, sponge fishing and traditional boat builders. Bestas Limani is known as Cold Water Bay as it's fed by chilly mountain springs. To the south of Fethiye is Bestas Limani, more commonly known as Cold Water Bay because of the cold springs that flow from the mountains.

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Putin’s Forever WarVladimir Putin wants to lead Russians into a civilizational conflict with the West far larger than Ukraine. Far from the Potemkin paradise of Moscow, the war is ever visible. On the eastern shore of the lake, where white-winged gulls plunge into the steel-blue water, Yulia Rolikova, 35, runs an inn that doubles as a children’s summer camp. She is some 3,500 miles from the front, yet the war reverberates in her family and in her head. “I said, ‘No, you have an 8-year-old daughter, and it’s a much more important duty to be a father to her.’”

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Will, Yulia Rolikova, “, —, ”, ‘, ’ Locations: Ukraine, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Moscow

☆ Pizza party: 14 versions of the world’s favorite food
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

The solution was to fry the pizza dough, with ricotta and pork fat tucked inside, for a puffier and more substantial effect. With several locations in Miami, Rey Pizza offers Cuban pizza varieties that include chorizo, picadillo (ground beef) and platano (plantain). New York slice pizzaNew Yorkers just fold their slices to eat on the move. “New York slice pizza uses a low-moisture and low-fat mozzarella that’s dry, almost more of a provolone,” Verde says. He recommends trying authentic New York slice pizza at Amore Pizzeria in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens (for a whole pie, try the Italo-Americano New York style pepperoni pizza at Coco Pazzeria).

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It left us with nothing," Zuhaira told Reuters. The speed of the wind was a factor in the excessive spread of the fires," Qatna told Reuters during a tour of the area. [1/5]A firefighter attempts to extinguish a wildfire, in the northern countryside of Latakia, Syria July 29, 2023. Syria has been severely impacted climate change in recent years, including rising temperatures and erratic rainfall which have led to forest fires and poor harvests. "Syrians were already especially vulnerable because of the impacts of more than 12 years of conflict, which makes it even harder for them to deal with the impacts of climate change," Zakkout told Reuters.

Persons: Izzadin Zuhaira, I've, Zuhaira, Mohammad Hassaan Qatna, Qatna, Suhair Zakkout, Zakkout, Firas Makdesi, Maya Gebeily, Bernadette Baum Organizations: Reuters, Firefighters, REUTERS, International Committee, Thomson Locations: Syria, Latakia, Homs, Hama, Damascus, Beirut

☆ A New York property where a mobster ran a moonshine business during Prohibition is now on the market for $5.5 million — and he may have buried treasure worth millions on the land
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-29 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A modern barn that's home to a distillery 2 hours north of New York City has hit the market for $5.5 million. The property is located in Pine Plains in Upstate New York. Google Maps, Houlihan LawrenceLocated roughly 100 miles north of New York City, Harvest Homestead hit the market for $5.5 million earlier in July. The 343-acre property, which is near the quiet hamlet of Pine Plains, comes with several buildings, including a barn that houses a modern distillery. After learning New York state was softening restrictions on smaller craft distilleries, they decided they would start one themselves on Adams' family's land.

Persons: Houlihan Lawrence, Ariel Schlein, Alex Adams, Schlein, Adams, they'd Organizations: New York City, Google, Harvest, Wall Street Locations: New York, Pine Plains, Upstate New York, New York City, Dutchess County

☆ Monsoon’s Fury Sours Romance of Wet Season Travel in India
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Suhasini Raj | More About Suhasini Raj | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Akash and Parvani Kapadi drove up pine-covered forests to a hill town in northern India with a view of the snow-capped Himalayas. In their hotel room, the gentle pitter-patter of monsoon rains on the roof set the stage for a week of romance — away from the heat and grime of the city. But the drizzle turned into a downpour and did not let up for days. “We were fearful that the honeymoon may result in a tragedy,” Mr. Kapadi said. Because of climate change, the wet season is forecast to get even more violent and erratic.

Persons: Parvani Kapadi, ” Mr, Kapadi, “, — Locations: India

Three Russian attack helicopters swooped in low over the city of Kreminna, strafing Ukrainian frontline positions just outside the city. Russian drones circled overhead while Moscow’s ground forces fired heavy machine guns to flush out Ukrainians from foxholes hidden in the dappled light of the pine forest. As exploding artillery shells shook the ground around him on Saturday morning, Vlad, a 27-year-old Ukrainian drone operator, spotted a Russian armored personnel carrier bringing more troops to the battle. “They are constantly attacking us,” said Lt. Col. Matviychuk Oleh, a 49-year-old battalion commander with Ukraine’s 100th Territorial Defense Brigade. So far they have been able to prevent a major Ukrainian breakthrough.

Persons: Vlad, ”, Matviychuk Organizations: 100th Territorial Defense Brigade Locations: Russian, Kreminna, Ukraine, Ukrainian

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