Antonia Steinberg, 23, granddaughter of Diane von Furstenberg, didn’t know quite what she was getting into when she took the reins of a storied sleep-away camp.

That’s No Counselor. She’s the Head of the Camp.

An ever-growing number of young people, males in particular, have bought cryptocurrencies. Here’s some advice, without the finger-wagging.

Letter to a Young Crypto Enthusiast (or the Merely Curious)

Most military experts doubt that they would have, and say that Kyiv can still prevail without them.

Would F-16s Have Made the Difference in Ukraine’s Counteroffensive?

The Mütter Museum, a beloved 19th-century collection of medical curiosities and human remains in Philadelphia, wants to adopt a more “respectful” approach. Some fans won’t have it.

A Museum of ‘Electrifying Frankness’ Weighs Dialing It Down

In polling, fund-raising and conservative media, the former president has turned criminal charges into political assets.

How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect

In the pandemic emergency, Brewster Kahle’s Internet Archive freely lent out digital scans of its library. Publishers sued. Owning a book means something different now.

The Dream Was Universal Access to Knowledge. The Result Was a Fiasco.

In a sea change, artisans and leaders from Native communities were invited to be curators, offering a window onto the intangible and personal dimensions of Pueblo pottery.

Relationships Carved From Clay Bring New Partners to Museums

The search of The Marion County Record’s office led to the seizure of computers, servers and cellphones of reporters and editors.

Raid of Small Kansas Newspaper Raises Free Press Concerns

In between the four operas of the “Ring,” a critic traveled to take in world premieres by Jennifer Walshe and Anthony Braxton.

At Darmstadt, the Avant-Garde Rivals Wagner’s ‘Ring’

The United States is pivoting away from fossil fuels and toward wind, solar and other renewable energy, even in areas dominated by the oil and gas industries.

The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think

A travel writer and experienced hiker picked up some new tricks while reporting on search-and-rescue operations in Grand Canyon National Park.

From Below Canyon’s Rim, Finding a New Perspective

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Quotation of the Day: Beloved Pine Trees Vanishing in Rome

“Grind” has been used in The Times to describe workplace doldrums and dance moves.

The Grind, Defined and Redefined

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, wrote on his Threads platform that Elon Musk did not seem “serious” about the much-ballyhooed match.

Zuckerberg Says It’s ‘Time to Move On’ From ‘Cage Fight’ With Musk

The executive, Neeraj Khemlani, has signed a deal to stay with the company in a less senior role. His successor has not yet been named.

CBS News President Steps Down

Resistance to wind and solar projects from environmentalists is among an array of impediments to widespread conversion to renewables.

The Clean Energy Future Is Roiling Both Friends and Foes

Racing to catch a train, post-college sweethearts on the F and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

‘Desperate, I Stopped a Young Man on a Scooter and Asked for a Lift’

While an invasive insect bears much of the blame for endangering a beloved symbol of Rome, critics are also pointing the finger at city government.

Rome’s Iconic Umbrella Pines Imperiled by Pests and the Ax

Patrol vessels were pursuing a fishing boat loaded with migrants bound for Spain when it struck rocks off a beach in Senegal’s capital, locals say, leaving at least 16 people dead.

Deadly Boat Accident in Senegal Raises Concern About Patrols to Stop Migrants

Ukrainian officials said two children and their parents were among the dead after the attacks on Sunday.

Russian Strikes Kill 7 in Ukrainian Region Under Ceaseless Shelling

A broad, and sometimes quixotic, retail effort to win the fight against global warming is playing out one person at a time, with nary a mention of climate change.

The Clean Energy Future Is a Battle for Hearts and Minds

Ashura, which mourns the killing of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson and celebrates Shiite identity, has long symbolized the fight against oppression. This year, its chants have been turned against the government.

A Religious Ritual in Iran Becomes a New Form of Protest

Michela Murgia was a voice for minorities and a lightning rod for political debate. She also garnered respect even from a prime minister whose policies she opposed.

Italians Pay Tribute to Novelist and Activist Who Spoke Out Till the End

The Saudi foreign ministry said its ambassador to Jordan would jointly serve as an envoy to the Palestinians.

Riyadh Appoints Envoy to Palestinians Amid Push for Saudi-Israeli Ties

Days after the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina, those staying nearby say private volunteers have served as far more of a lifeline than federal and local agencies.

August 13, 2023

Headlines from August 13, 2023

That’s No Counselor. She’s the Head of the Camp.

Letter to a Young Crypto Enthusiast (or the Merely Curious)

Would F-16s Have Made the Difference in Ukraine’s Counteroffensive?

A Museum of ‘Electrifying Frankness’ Weighs Dialing It Down

How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect

Billboard 200

Utopia

Austin

One Thing At A Time

Barbie: The Album

Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

Historical Context for August 13, 2023