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California, MacArthur Foundation, World Cup: Your Wednesday Briefing California, MacArthur Foundation, World Cup: Your Wednesday Briefing
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• “Zero percent contained.”• “Zero percent contained.”
That’s how one official described the two largest fires in Northern California, which have consumed more than 52,000 acres in wine country. Blazes have stretched almost the length of the state, leaving at least 17 people dead and many missing.That’s how one official described the two largest fires in Northern California, which have consumed more than 52,000 acres in wine country. Blazes have stretched almost the length of the state, leaving at least 17 people dead and many missing.
“Every piece of vegetation was gone,” said one man in Napa who went looking for his father’s cat. “Even the barbecue melted, and that’s built to take heat.”“Every piece of vegetation was gone,” said one man in Napa who went looking for his father’s cat. “Even the barbecue melted, and that’s built to take heat.”
Here are updated maps and before-and-after photographs, and drone footage from Santa Rosa showing block after block reduced to ash.Here are updated maps and before-and-after photographs, and drone footage from Santa Rosa showing block after block reduced to ash.
• A growing condemnation.• A growing condemnation.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie are among the actresses accusing the film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment.Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie are among the actresses accusing the film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment.
“This way of treating women ends now,” Ms. Paltrow said. Here’s a list of some of his accusers, and their stories.“This way of treating women ends now,” Ms. Paltrow said. Here’s a list of some of his accusers, and their stories.
On Tuesday, The New Yorker published a report describing harassment going back decades and including accusations of sexual assault. “Any allegations of nonconsensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr. Weinstein,” a spokeswoman said.On Tuesday, The New Yorker published a report describing harassment going back decades and including accusations of sexual assault. “Any allegations of nonconsensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr. Weinstein,” a spokeswoman said.
• “The whole island is critical.”• “The whole island is critical.”
Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Maria, 40 percent of Puerto Rico lacks running water because of a blackout affecting 85 percent of the island.Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Maria, 40 percent of Puerto Rico lacks running water because of a blackout affecting 85 percent of the island.
The shortages are putting the sick in mortal peril, and exposing others to infections from contaminated floodwaters.The shortages are putting the sick in mortal peril, and exposing others to infections from contaminated floodwaters.
• Declaration of independence, sort of. • Independent or not?
The leader of Catalonia appeared to proclaim independence from Spain on Tuesday, before immediately suspending that decision to allow for “dialogue” with leaders in Madrid. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain said today that his government would ask Catalan leaders whether the region had, in fact, declared independence, after a confusing series of events the night before.
On Tuesday, Catalonia’s leader, Carles Puigdemont, appeared to proclaim independence for his region before immediately suspending that decision to allow for “dialogue” with leaders in Madrid.
• New Yorkers get into an argument.• New Yorkers get into an argument.
Mayor Bill de Blasio withstood a barrage of barbs during a raucous election debate Tuesday night. The mayor, the favorite in the race, is “a Boston Red Sox fan!” one opponent said.Mayor Bill de Blasio withstood a barrage of barbs during a raucous election debate Tuesday night. The mayor, the favorite in the race, is “a Boston Red Sox fan!” one opponent said.
Here are five takeaways from the debate, which included some truths and half-truths.Here are five takeaways from the debate, which included some truths and half-truths.
• Relieved of duty.• Relieved of duty.
The Navy has removed the two top officers of the destroyer John S. McCain after a collision that left 10 sailors dead.The Navy has removed the two top officers of the destroyer John S. McCain after a collision that left 10 sailors dead.
And the Salt Lake City Police Department fired an officer who handcuffed a nurse for refusing to allow him to draw blood from a sedated patient.And the Salt Lake City Police Department fired an officer who handcuffed a nurse for refusing to allow him to draw blood from a sedated patient.
• “The Daily,” your audio news report.• “The Daily,” your audio news report.
For today’s show, we talked to one of the women who has accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment.For today’s show, we talked to one of the women who has accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment.
Listen on a computer, an iOS device or an Android device.Listen on a computer, an iOS device or an Android device.
• Boeing, General Motors and Toyota are among hundreds of companies trying to determine if substandard materials were used in their products, after Kobe Steel of Japan acknowledged falsifying data about the quality of aluminum and copper it sold.• Boeing, General Motors and Toyota are among hundreds of companies trying to determine if substandard materials were used in their products, after Kobe Steel of Japan acknowledged falsifying data about the quality of aluminum and copper it sold.
• Andela is preparing young Africans for software development jobs.• Andela is preparing young Africans for software development jobs.
• U.S. stocks were up on Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• U.S. stocks were up on Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Some vegan diets can be as unhealthy as fast food.• Some vegan diets can be as unhealthy as fast food.
• Interior decorating? Smartphone apps simulate how that new couch would look in your apartment.• Interior decorating? Smartphone apps simulate how that new couch would look in your apartment.
• Recipe of the day: This iceberg wedge salad’s bacon vinaigrette also works on grilled asparagus.• Recipe of the day: This iceberg wedge salad’s bacon vinaigrette also works on grilled asparagus.
• Meet a 69-year-old BMX racer.• Meet a 69-year-old BMX racer.
In today’s 360 video, Kittie Weston-Knauer explains how bicycle racing keeps her young.In today’s 360 video, Kittie Weston-Knauer explains how bicycle racing keeps her young.
• A new class of “geniuses.”• A new class of “geniuses.”
The MacArthur Foundation named 24 artists, scholars and activists who will each receive a $625,000 “genius” grant. Here’s the list.The MacArthur Foundation named 24 artists, scholars and activists who will each receive a $625,000 “genius” grant. Here’s the list.
• In sports.• In sports.
U.S. soccer fans will have to find a new team to cheer at the World Cup next year, as the men’s team failed to qualify for the first time since 1986.U.S. soccer fans will have to find a new team to cheer at the World Cup next year, as the men’s team failed to qualify for the first time since 1986.
Two weeks after defying President Trump, the N.F.L.’s commissioner broke with the league’s players and said everyone should stand for the national anthem.Two weeks after defying President Trump, the N.F.L.’s commissioner broke with the league’s players and said everyone should stand for the national anthem.
• A broader stage for love.• A broader stage for love.
At the New York City Ballet, same-sex duets are providing opportunities for dancers to express themselves in more nuanced ways.At the New York City Ballet, same-sex duets are providing opportunities for dancers to express themselves in more nuanced ways.
• Thai, far from Bangkok.• Thai, far from Bangkok.
Why is such a sophisticated, spicy cuisine often rendered bland? A former Bangkok correspondent finds answers and good news in California.Why is such a sophisticated, spicy cuisine often rendered bland? A former Bangkok correspondent finds answers and good news in California.
• Best of late-night TV.• Best of late-night TV.
President Trump continued to feud with Senator Bob Corker on Tuesday, and the comedy hosts continued to feud with President Trump.President Trump continued to feud with Senator Bob Corker on Tuesday, and the comedy hosts continued to feud with President Trump.
• Quotation of the day.• Quotation of the day.
“Reality TV is known for its humiliation tactics and its aggressive showmanship, and also the idea that either you’re in or you’re out, with momentum building to the final decision on who stays and who goes.”“Reality TV is known for its humiliation tactics and its aggressive showmanship, and also the idea that either you’re in or you’re out, with momentum building to the final decision on who stays and who goes.”
— Laurie Ouellette, a professor at the University of Minnesota who has studied reality television, describing the West Wing under President Trump.— Laurie Ouellette, a professor at the University of Minnesota who has studied reality television, describing the West Wing under President Trump.
When Hinda Miller took up jogging in 1977, she found herself in a predicament — the run was great, but what about the bounce factor?When Hinda Miller took up jogging in 1977, she found herself in a predicament — the run was great, but what about the bounce factor?
Her friend Lisa Lindahl was asking herself the same question. So they bought some bras, tore them apart, and went to work figuring out the perfect support system.Her friend Lisa Lindahl was asking herself the same question. So they bought some bras, tore them apart, and went to work figuring out the perfect support system.
Breasts move in a figure eight when a woman runs. The idea for a more form-fitting garment came after Ms. Lindahl’s husband jokingly crisscrossed two jock straps across his chest.Breasts move in a figure eight when a woman runs. The idea for a more form-fitting garment came after Ms. Lindahl’s husband jokingly crisscrossed two jock straps across his chest.
The sports bra, or Jogbra as it was originally known, turns 40 this year.The sports bra, or Jogbra as it was originally known, turns 40 this year.
It remained largely out of the public eye until the Women’s World Cup in 1999. But after Brandi Chastain scored the decisive penalty kick to give the U.S. a win over China, she dropped to the grass in jubilation and took off her jersey, revealing a black sports bra.It remained largely out of the public eye until the Women’s World Cup in 1999. But after Brandi Chastain scored the decisive penalty kick to give the U.S. a win over China, she dropped to the grass in jubilation and took off her jersey, revealing a black sports bra.
Ms. Miller later described the indelible scene, in which her invention played a role: “I saw the exuberance of being right out there, confident and joyous and totally committed and not ashamed of your body, a body of strength and athleticism: ‘This is me. Accept me for who I am.’ ”Ms. Miller later described the indelible scene, in which her invention played a role: “I saw the exuberance of being right out there, confident and joyous and totally committed and not ashamed of your body, a body of strength and athleticism: ‘This is me. Accept me for who I am.’ ”
Remy Tumin contributed reporting.Remy Tumin contributed reporting.
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