Good morning. It’s Thursday, Aug. 27, and we are relieved that Magnolia the kitten is thriving after she was stolen and used in an attempted bank robbery. Let’s catch up.
The death toll is rising after floods wiped out villages in Nepal and Tibet.
Damaged houses near the swollen banks of the Trishuli River. (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)
The latest: At least 270 people were killed, officials said, as floods devastated the Himalayan border region. Hundreds more are missing, including 65 American tourists.
The suspected cause: Torrents of water were probably unleashed by a landslide from a collapsing glacier. See how the landscape shifted in these before and after satellite images.
Meta agreed to make major changes to how children can use its apps.
In a nationwide settlement: The parent company of Facebook and Instagram agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add safety measures, ending a trial over teen social media addiction.
What changes to expect: The agreement will bring new screen-time limits, blocks on notifications and other big changes to how teenagers use Meta apps. We explained everything here.
A Senate candidate’s former staffer shared KKK and Nazi imagery on his X account.
The Georgia race between Rep. Mike Collins (R), pictured, and Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) is key to control of the Senate. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP)
In June and July: A former staffer for Rep. Mike Collins (R-Georgia) shared images of a swastika and one that depicts himself in KKK robes. The Post found the images in a search.
Why it matters: Collins is challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in a critical Senate race. Some Georgia Republicans told The Post they’re increasingly worried about Collins’s associates.
The approval is a big step forward: Pancreatic cancer is a cruel diagnosis, leaving about 14% of people alive after five years. But researchers found the disease’s Achilles’ heel.
Tim Curry, the beloved British actor, died at the age of 80.
Tim Curry in 2011. (Peter Kramer/AP)
What happened? He died peacefully at his Los Angeles home Tuesday, his manager said yesterday. He had used a wheelchair since a major stroke in 2012 left him with partial paralysis.
What’s your favorite film of his? We’ll always remember “Clue,” “Home Alone 2” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The Post’s obituary is a warm journey through his best roles.
Have you shared secrets with ChatGPT? Your conversations could end up in court.
Americans ask chatbots millions of questions each day: Generally, conversations stay between them and the bots. But some intimate chats are being swept into the public record.
Be aware: We found a dozen examples of chatbot conversations being used in legal cases. Experts say the nature of chatbot interactions encourages people to be unusually frank.
The internet is overflowing with unsent love letters.
(The Post)
After a tough breakup in 2023: Gabe Szeto built an online map of London, which he began populating with his memories of the relationship. He called it A Map of Us.
More than 300,000 people have since joined him: Anonymous users have filled the site with love letters and missed connections. See some of the most poignant entries here.
One more good read: The removal of this “woke” painting signals a new line of attack on artists, columnist Philip Kennicott says.
Introducing Freedom Desk: Jason Rezaian knows the cost of free speech. In his new video podcast, he talks to leading voices about the fight for free expression.
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