The New York Times - 30.07.2019

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The ground around the volcano

Volcan Llullaillaco in Chile can heat

up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but air

temperatures rarely reach above

freezing. When snow falls, it turns to

gas just as it hits the earth.

On a Mars-Like Landscape, Some Not-So-Alien
Life FormsD

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Most species of anglerfish can open

their mouths wide enough to devour

prey whole, using their fangs not

only as daggers but also as bars of a

cage. Some can open their jaws and

stomachs so wide as to trap victims

much larger than themselves.

Ghouls of the Deep Caught on Tape!D

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While about two-thirds of

New Yorkers are people of color,

two-thirds of the people who run the

city’s cultural institutions are white.

Seeking Diversity, Art World Falls ShortC

Holding more than 811,

prisoners, Brazil has the world’s

third-largest inmate population after

the United States and China.

52 Inmates in Brazil Die in Fights and FiresA

Cargill, which acts as a middleman

between farms and big food

companies, is the largest

privately owned company in the

United States.

From Environmental Leader To ‘Worst Company’B

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After nine or 10 times in jail, Aleksei

A. Navalny, Russia’s most prominent

opposition figure, said he always

brought his own sheets, soap and

toothpaste.

Putin Rival, Back in Jail, Addresses His IllnessA

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China’s exports to the United States

have dipped, but they have not

plunged during a trade war between

the countries, falling 8.5 percent in

the first half of this year compared

with the same period last year.

U.S.-China Talks Resume, But Deal Seems UnlikelyB

Of Interest

NOTEWORTHY FACTS FROM TODAY’S PAPER

CHRISTOPH NIEMANN

“Could you survive working with no salary for a year? That’s

what we’re doing.”

KENDALL BUSCH,one of hundreds of farmers in Nebraska and Wyoming whose crops are drying up because an irrigation tunnel collapsed.

Quote of the Day

TARIFFS, LOW GRAIN PRICES,
FLOODWATERS AND NOW
NO WATER AT ALL A

A Recession Is Coming (Eventually). Here’s Where
You’ll See It First.

The United States is experiencing what is probably the long-
est economic expansion in its history. But eventually, a reces-
sion will come, writes Ben Casselman. This article, Monday’s
most read, explains some of the indicators that economists

use to attempt to forecast recessions and what those meas-
ures are telling us now.

Shooting at Festival in California Kills at Least 3
At least three people were killed and 12 more were injured in

a shooting at a garlic festival in Gilroy, Calif., on Sunday,
according to authorities.

The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus

The opinion columnist Charles M. Blow responded to Presi-
dent Trump’s tweets on Saturday that Representative Elijah
E. Cummings’s district “is a disgusting, rat and rodent in-
fested mess.” Mr. Blow argued: “This talk of infestation is
telling, because he only seems to apply it to issues concerning
black and brown people.”

Trump Lashes Out at Al Sharpton, Saying He ‘Hates

Whites’

President Trump widened his attacks on critics of color after
targeting Mr. Cummings over the weekend. On Monday
morning, he took aim at the Rev. Al Sharpton, denouncing
him as “a con man” who “Hates Whites & Cops!” on Twitter.
Mr. Sharpton responded shortly afterward, tweeting in part,
“If he really thought I was a con man he would want me in his
cabinet.”

The Conversation

FOUR OF THE MOST READ, SHARED AND DISCUSSED POSTS
FROM ACROSS NYTIMES.COM

JOSIE LEPE/ASSOCIATED PRESS

In an article published Sunday, Ben Casselman, a business reporter for The Times, wrote about some of the indicators economists watch to forecast recessions, including the unemployment rate. On Twitter Monday, he addressed questions about whether factors like the gig economy made the unemployment rate unreliable as a cyclical indicator. Some of his tweets, lightly edited, follow.

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Read Mr. Casselman’s story at nytimes.com/business.

Ben Casselman @bencasselman

It is definitely true that the official unemployment rate leaves out a lot of people. And there are some good reasons to think that it does a less good job capturing the state of the labor market now than in past decades.

But that’s about the level of unemployment. Here we’re asking: “Are we in (or heading toward) a recession?” And for that, what matters is the change.

What the economist Claudia Sahm has shown (and others have pointed out as well) is that even small increases in the unemployment rate are a strong recession signal. Even a three-tenths change suggests risks are elevated. A half point means we’re probably already in a recession.

Now, I’m open to the case that the pattern could look different at the margin. Maybe with an older population, more people who lose their jobs “retire” instead of looking for work. Maybe with the gig economy, more people lose hours/income but remain technically “employed.”

But the emphasis there is “at the margin.” If the economy slows, we will still see layoffs. If we see layoffs, the unemployment rate will still rise.

There’s no better and more enjoyable way to get in some exercise on your getaway than by combining sightseeing with physi- cal activity. SHIVANI VORA

Biking A growing number of destinations around the world have bike share programs that visitors can take advantage of. Bikes are a fantastic way to explore a city and allow riders to access side streets and other areas that larger vehicles can’t get to. Use a bike to ride around town and get a sense of place. You can also rely on these two- wheelers as your primary mode of trans- portion and ride yours to drop-off loca- tions that are near sights you want to visit. Most states in the country also have Rails to Trails routes that take riders along reconstructed rail lines and through beau- tiful countryside. These routes are scenic enough to be their own attractions, but they can also get you from one point to the next.

Walking Tours Instead of taking a bus or car tour, try a walking tour. Almost every city around the world offers a range of walking tours, whether you’re interested in history, cul- ture, drinking, food or architecture.

You can also look at guidebooks or travel sites for suggested walking tours, and pick a different one for each day. If you’re game for a longer excursion, com- bine two or more of these in a single day. Engage your travel companions in creating a walking tour: Everyone can give their top five picks of places to check out, and you can plan a tour that allows you to visit as many as possible in one day. Another approach is to create a series of walking tours where each day is dedicated to hitting sites that one person chooses. Everyone on the trip gets to have their own day when they are in charge.

To find our full guide on healthy traveling, visit nytimes.com/guides

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