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August 13, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED 'We Need Some Help Here': West Maui Residents Say Government Aid Is Scant 'We're very blessed and lucky': A Maui resident's home was saved. Texas Revamps Houston Schools, Closing Libraries and Angering Parents How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect N.Y.P.D.'s New Intelligence Chief Takes Reins of Secretive Unit Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE I've Hidden My Trust Fund for 15 Years. Do I Finally Tell My Spouse? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on telling the truth about a big secret. The 'World's Happiest Man' Shares His Three Rules for Life A searching, playful, provocative discussion with the Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard. How Hip-Hop Changed the English Language Forever In just 50 years, rap has transformed the way the world speaks. Here are five words that tell the story of the genre's linguistic power. How Hip-Hop Conquered the World We're celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary this week. Wesley Morris traces the art form from its South Bronx origins to all-encompassing triumph. A Brief History of Bling The story of hip-hop can be told through the stunning and surreal evolution of the jewelry the artists wear. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER A Wealthy Teenager, a 5-Star Hotel and a Bizarre Defamation Fight A teenager turned away by a bar in one of Manhattan's fanciest hotels started a campaign to sully its reputation, a lawsuit says. The hotel is suing him for defamation. K2 Climbers Criticized Over Continuing Ascent After Finding Dying Porter One of the climbers, Kristin Harila, said she continued her summit of the mountain after finding a porter who fell from a cliff and later died. With Only 475 Square Feet, She Had to Make Every Inch Count Finding an apartment in Brooklyn isn't easy, but one interior designer had an advantage over other buyers: She wasn't afraid to live in a tiny space. What to Know About the New Dominant Covid Variant EG.5 is spreading quickly, but experts say it's no more dangerous than previous versions. Spiraling Legal Bills Threaten Trump With a Cash Crunch The former president's political orbit, including the super PAC that backs him, is already spending more than it is taking in — an unusual trajectory this far out from an election. How to Command a Stage Without Great Dance Moves (Taylor's Version) The choreography on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour doesn't ask her to do too much, but she knows how to use her simple moves to her advantage. Farewell to a Store That Was Gap for Billionaires Tiina the Store is closing forever. Or is it? A 'Perfect Marriage' Between Team and Player Jason Heyward is on a winning club, has been reunited with Freddie Freeman and is having fun playing baseball again. The Dodgers are loving every minute. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018