California’s Water Witches and How to Survive a Plague, Part 2: The Week in Narrated Articles by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

Five articles from around The Times, narrated just for you.

Published: July 30, 2021 at 05:31AM

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8.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Alaskan Coast by Derrick Bryson Taylor

By Derrick Bryson Taylor

A tsunami warning was lifted a few hours after the powerful quake was detected.

Published: July 29, 2021 at 03:33AM

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Ron Popeil, Inventor and Ubiquitous Infomercial Pitchman, Dies at 86 by Daniel Victor

By Daniel Victor

Mr. Popeil became a well-known presence on TV, hawking products that people didn’t know they needed, including the Veg-O-Matic and the Inside-the-Shell Egg Scrambler.

Published: July 29, 2021 at 09:08AM

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Robert Ellison, Ceramics Collector With a Giving Streak, Dies at 89 by Neil Genzlinger

By Neil Genzlinger

The more than 600 works he gave to the Met enriched the museum’s collection enormously.

Published: July 28, 2021 at 05:25PM

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The Unappreciated Importance of Cats, (to Medical Science) by James Gorman

By James Gorman

Researchers who work on the genomes of domestic and wild cats say their DNA holds clues to human as well as feline health.

Published: July 28, 2021 at 03:24PM

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Vaccines, Tokyo Olympics, Summer Camp: Your Weekend Briefing by Remy Tumin

By Remy Tumin

Here’s what you need to know about the week’s top stories.

Published: July 25, 2021 at 06:30AM

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The Fisherwomen, Chevron and the Leaking Pipe by Ruth Maclean and Yagazie Emezi

By Ruth Maclean and Yagazie Emezi

Big Oil has a filthy legacy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. One prominent environmentalist said: “They are moving out and leaving all the mess behind.”

Published: July 25, 2021 at 03:00AM

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In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air by Richard Fausset and Christopher Flavelle

By Richard Fausset and Christopher Flavelle

A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.

Published: July 24, 2021 at 12:35PM

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When Euphemisms (but Never Sharks) Attack by Matt McCann

By Matt McCann

Plus, orphaned grizzlies, baby deer in the shower, hoot-owl restrictions and more in the Friday edition of the Science Times newsletter.

Published: July 23, 2021 at 03:02PM

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Montana’s Famed Trout Under Threat as Drought Intensifies by Jim Robbins

By Jim Robbins

The state is imposing more restrictions on fishing this year as the combination of extreme conditions, including low river levels, fish die-offs and the crush of anglers, poses long-term problems.

Published: July 23, 2021 at 10:21AM

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Sponsorships in Hand, These Athletes Rely on Their Watches by Kathleen Beckett

By Kathleen Beckett

Lots of competitors are paid as brand ambassadors, but sometimes the connection to a timepiece goes beyond just a paycheck.

Published: July 23, 2021 at 05:05AM

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How an Environmental Watchdog of the Hudson River Spends Sundays by Scott Enman

By Scott Enman

From osprey nests to toxic cleanups, John Lipscomb monitors it all from aboard his 36-foot wooden boat.

Published: July 23, 2021 at 05:00AM

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5 Things to Do This Weekend by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City.

Published: July 22, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Climate Change Comes for Rich Countries by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

Brutal heat and deadly floods show a world unprepared to cope with extreme weather.

Published: July 21, 2021 at 12:33PM

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How to Host a Relaxed Breton-Style Summer Lunch by Aimee Farrell

By Aimee Farrell

Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson, the founders of the design studio Atelier Vime, celebrated a long-awaited reunion with friends at their home in the French countryside.

Published: July 21, 2021 at 09:00AM

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Making Discovery, Not Distance, Travel’s Point by Alexander Lobrano

By Alexander Lobrano

As a veteran travel writer is reminded on a short jaunt from his home in France, you don’t need to go far to get away. “Small travel,” he finds, has its own rewards.

Published: July 21, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Don’t Call Them ‘Shark Attacks,’ Scientists Say by Alan Yuhas

By Alan Yuhas

In recent years, researchers and wildlife officials in Australia and the United States have adopted terms like “bites,” “incidents” and “encounters.” They wish the public would, too.

Published: July 20, 2021 at 12:05PM

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‘What Strange Paradise,’ by Omar El Akkad: An Excerpt by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

An excerpt from “What Strange Paradise,” by Omar El Akkad

Published: July 20, 2021 at 05:01AM

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Biden’s Made Progress on Climate, Even if Activists Can’t See It by The Editorial Board

By The Editorial Board

Joe Biden’s monumental environmental gambit.

Published: July 17, 2021 at 02:30PM

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In Undervaccinated Swaths of Arkansas, Covid Upends Life All Over Again by Sharon LaFraniere

By Sharon LaFraniere

While much of the nation tiptoes toward normalcy, the coronavirus is again swamping hospitals in places like Mountain Home, in a rural county where fewer than one-third of residents are vaccinated.

Published: July 17, 2021 at 11:35AM

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Pop Smoke’s Memory Lives On, and 14 More New Songs by Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Isabelia Herrera and Giovanni Russonello

By Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Isabelia Herrera and Giovanni Russonello

Hear tracks by Xenia Rubinos, Swedish House Mafia, Soccer Mommy and others.

Published: July 16, 2021 at 12:30PM

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The Unknowability of Other People’s Pain by Maura Kelly

By Maura Kelly

While my father was alive, it was impossible for me to imagine his agony.

Published: July 16, 2021 at 05:00AM

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‘Fin’ Review: Eli Roth Wants to Save the Sharks by Lena Wilson

By Lena Wilson

The first documentary from the “Hostel” director uses a little expert advice and a lot of pathos to advocate against damaging commercial fishing practices.

Published: July 15, 2021 at 07:00AM

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Nature as a Salve for Children With Autism by Richard Schiffman

By Richard Schiffman

The intense focus that some kids bring to video games can carry over to being captivated by minute details in the natural world: the sound of a single insect or the texture of a blade of grass.

Published: July 15, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Red Hook, N.Y.: A Farming Town With a Welcoming Community by C. J. Hughes

By C. J. Hughes

In this upstate town, the villages and hamlets have distinct personalities, but agriculture is a common theme.

Published: July 14, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Red Hook, N.Y.: A Farming Town With a Welcoming Community by C. J. Hughes

By C. J. Hughes

In this upstate town, the villages and hamlets have distinct personalities, but agriculture is a common theme.

Published: July 14, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Travel’s Back. And It’s High Season. by Julie Weed

By Julie Weed

While the pandemic had travelers cooped up, a growing number of states legalized cannabis. Love it or hate it, you will probably encounter it on your next trip.

Published: July 13, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Darren Baker Is Ready to Be Known for Something Else by Billy Witz

By Billy Witz

Dusty Baker’s son doesn’t remember nearly being run over at the 2002 World Series. But lessons from Dusty, and players he managed, fashioned Darren into a throwback prospect.

Published: July 12, 2021 at 07:00AM

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Overwhelmed by Chinese Fleets, Filipino Fishermen ‘Protest and Adapt’ by Jason Gutierrez and Jes Aznar

By Jason Gutierrez and Jes Aznar

Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea has harmed the fishermen’s livelihood for years, and now the lessons of Scarborough Shoal are playing out elsewhere in the disputed waters.

Published: July 11, 2021 at 03:34PM

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Falling for Couture’s Gravitational Pull by Vanessa Friedman

By Vanessa Friedman

Everything you need to know from the first post-pandemic in-person couture week, including the biggest debut, most viral moments and non-influencer trends.

Published: July 10, 2021 at 05:00AM

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To Kill a Swan? Dispute Over a Bird’s Fate Ends With a Twist. by Ed Shanahan

By Ed Shanahan

A mute swan, beloved by some, was set to be euthanized after wildlife officials deemed him dangerously aggressive. Then something unexpected happened.

Published: July 10, 2021 at 05:00AM

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The Sea of Marmara, a ‘Sapphire’ of Turkey, Is Choking From Pollution by Carlotta Gall

By Carlotta Gall

A slimy secretion has coated harbors and beaches and smothered marine life. Warming waters are part of the problem.

Published: July 9, 2021 at 10:22AM

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A Couture Horror Story at Maison Margiela by Vanessa Friedman

By Vanessa Friedman

John Galliano makes a movie, and so does Kim Jones at Fendi. Pass the popcorn.

Published: July 9, 2021 at 02:53AM

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5 Things to Do This Weekend by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City.

Published: July 8, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Slow-Wheeling to the Sea by Todd Balf

By Todd Balf

Using a hand-powered recumbent trike, the disabled author retraces the 35 miles of a pioneering cycling tour of Boston’s North Shore taken more than a century ago.

Published: July 7, 2021 at 05:00AM

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Slow-Wheeling to the Sea by Todd Balf

By Todd Balf

Using a hand-powered recumbent trike, the disabled author retraces the 35 miles of a pioneering cycling tour of Boston’s North Shore taken more than a century ago.

Published: July 7, 2021 at 05:00AM

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We’ve Been Blessed and Battered by Time by Jennifer Finney Boylan

By Jennifer Finney Boylan

The call of loons, and of mortality.

Published: July 7, 2021 at 05:00AM

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States and Cities Scramble to Spend $350 Billion Windfall by Glenn Thrush and Alan Rappeport

By Glenn Thrush and Alan Rappeport

The Biden administration is betting on the funds to keep the recovery humming, but Republicans say the money is being wasted.

Published: July 6, 2021 at 06:00PM

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States and Cities Scramble to Spend $350 Billion Windfall by Glenn Thrush and Alan Rappeport

By Glenn Thrush and Alan Rappeport

The Biden administration is betting on the funds to keep the recovery humming, but Republicans say the money is being wasted.

Published: July 6, 2021 at 06:00PM

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‘Don’t Sacrifice Your Life to Visit the Taj Mahal’: India Reopens but Fear Pervades by Emily Schmall and Karan Deep Singh

By Emily Schmall and Karan Deep Singh

As India emerges from a traumatic spring, its most famous monument is open again. But worries that another wave of infections may be looming have cast a pall over lives that feel stuck in limbo.

Published: July 6, 2021 at 10:53AM

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‘Don’t Sacrifice Your Life to Visit the Taj Mahal’: India Reopens but Fear Pervades by Emily Schmall and Karan Deep Singh

By Emily Schmall and Karan Deep Singh

As India emerges from a traumatic spring, its most famous monument is open again. But worries that another wave of infections may be looming have cast a pall over lives that feel stuck in limbo.

Published: July 6, 2021 at 10:53AM

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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Reflect on 75 Years of Marriage by Rick Rojas

By Rick Rojas

Their relationship has been a constant through wins and losses, reinvention and raising a family. At 96 and 93, they have come to rely on their bond more now than ever.

Published: July 4, 2021 at 01:40PM

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A Maryland Summer Starts With Limits on Its Big Attraction: Crab by Christina Morales

By Christina Morales

Soaring prices for the catch have led many restaurants to remove favorite dishes from the menu during peak season.

Published: July 2, 2021 at 03:57PM

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In ‘Luca,’ a Character’s Disability Doesn’t Define Him by Laura Zornosa

By Laura Zornosa

Pixar’s latest film deftly features a character born without an arm. Here’s how a director of “Crip Camp” came to consult on the project.

Published: July 2, 2021 at 02:05PM

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The Maori Vision of Antarctica’s Future by Sabrina Imbler

By Sabrina Imbler

Maori may have been first to reach Antarctica, in the seventh century. But the past matters less than what lies ahead, Indigenous scholars say.

Published: July 2, 2021 at 05:00AM

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What We Know About the Trump Organization Indictment by Ben Protess, Kate Christobek and William K. Rashbaum

By Ben Protess, Kate Christobek and William K. Rashbaum

Charges against the former president’s company and a top executive, explained.

Published: July 1, 2021 at 05:52PM

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In Greece, It’s Almost Normal by Charly Wilder

By Charly Wilder

In Athens and on the island of Paros, a visitor joins other international travelers in search of that idyllic European vacation they’ve been yearning for.

Published: July 1, 2021 at 05:00AM

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What the Supreme Court Did for Religion by Linda Greenhouse

By Linda Greenhouse

The court has become more open to claims of government regulations impeding religion. 

Published: July 1, 2021 at 05:00AM

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