Year: 2023

10 things you need to know today: August 13, 2023

1 Maui blaze becomes deadliest wildfire in a century as death toll rises to 93 At least 93 people have died from the wildfire that struck the island of Maui, Hawaii, making it the deadliest wildfire in modern American history. The fatalities were confirmed Saturday evening in a news release from Maui County, which added…

The Decanter Wine Club: Premium bottles, handpicked by expert judges

The Decanter Wine Club is curated by Europe’s leading wine publication and the home of the biggest world wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards. Bid farewell to disappointing bottles and rest in the knowledge that each wine has been meticulously handpicked from top-scoring and award-winning selections from the Decanter Awards and recent panel tastings.…

Kremlin’s anti-trans law leaves many Russians asking, ‘Who’s next?’

Freedom Europe Kremlin’s anti-trans law leaves many Russians asking, ‘Who’s next?’ | View caption Hide caption The Kremlin’s ban on gender-affirming care signals an acceleration of Russia’s authoritarian drift, with treatment of trans people as a signal to distinguish Russia from the West. “We are left with nothing,” says Nef Cellarius, coordinator of Peer-to-Peer, a…

Rise of the microschool: Small, student-centered learning spaces take off

Transformation Cover Story Rise of the microschool: Small, student-centered learning spaces take off | View caption Hide caption The one-room schoolhouse is typically considered a relic, but the intimacy and sense of community it represents are making a comeback in today’s microschools. “What made you pick all these?” her father, Piers Rollinson, asks. “My mind,”…