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Ruined, Empty, Mined and Overgrown: Ukraine’s Forgotten Villages
Settlements along Ukraine’s eastern steppe were reduced to wreckage as the war passed through them. Now choked with weeds and with few residents, they are at risk of disappearing.
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Alcohol Poisonings Rise in Iran as Bootleggers Defy Ban
Iran’s prohibition of the drinking and selling of alcohol has led to a flourishing underground market. But even officials have acknowledged a wave of hospitalizations and deaths in recent months.
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‘10 Seconds’: Outrage Follows Acquittal in Italy Abuse Case
A court in Rome said it had decided to acquit a janitor accused of improperly touching a student in part because the episode lasted “a handful of seconds” and took place in a public area in front of other students.
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New Heat Wave Descends on Europe, as It Struggles to Adapt
European governments have been slow to put in place broader mitigation strategies for extreme heat, allowing deaths to increase. This year may be no different.
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Zimbra Collaboration Suite warning: Patch this 0-day right now (by hand)!
Zimbra didn’t actually say, “Do not delay/Do it today,” but they did say, “We kindly request your cooperation to apply the fix manually.”
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Four Easy Vegetarian Recipes Using Everyday Produce and Pantry Staples
These vegetarian recipes transform affordable produce and pantry staples into spectacular dishes.
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What Jon Bonné Learned From Writing ‘The New French Wine’
For the first time in 20 years, a sweeping new wine book examines France thoroughly. What’s new may be surprising.
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Hollywood shutdown begins as striking actors join writers on picket lines
Actors join writers in a double strike that brings Hollywood to a standstill
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Mary Ann Hoberman, award-winning poet for children, dies at 92
She received a National Book Award for “A House Is a House for Me” and had bestsellers in the You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You series.
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Movies and shows delayed by the Hollywood writers, actors strikes so far
Highly anticipated projects including “Avatar” and “Star Wars” films and Marvel’s new “Daredevil” series have been delayed amid the Hollywood strike.