Americas – Page 98 – Prologue Journal

Idalia Approaches Bermuda

New York Times The remnants of the former hurricane were forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm again over the weekend as it neared the island. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/world/americas/idalia-bermuda-tropical-storm.html

A Nicaraguan Novelist Betrayed by the Revolution He Helped Build

New York Times “I’m no longer a leader in the fight,” says Sergio Ramírez. “Now I’m just an author being punished for the words he writes.” His latest crime tale is out in English. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/books/sergio-ramirez-dead-men-cast-no-shadows.html

Keith Spicer, Canada’s Offbeat Envoy of Reconciliation, Dies at 89

New York Times As the country’s first commissioner of official languages, he oversaw a dual-language mandate. He later led a task force to listen to Canadians’ complaints. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/world/canada/keith-spicer-dead.html

‘Bee Emergency’: How Beekeepers Got 5 Million Bees Off a Road in Canada

New York Times A dozen beekeepers converged to help rescue a swarm of angry bees that escaped when their boxes fell off a truck in Burlington, Ontario, on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/world/canada/bee-rescue-ontario.html

Canada Issues Travel Warning for L.G.B.T.Q. Citizens Visiting U.S.

New York Times Advice that travelers to the U.S. “check relevant state and local laws” came in response to rules this year restricting transgender care, drag shows and sports participation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/world/canada/travel-warning-us-lgbtq.html

Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next.

New York Times More than 100 million birds breed in the region, and many are likely to be vulnerable to the virus, scientists warned. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/science/birds-flu-antarctica.html

Chile Searches for Its Disappeared, 50 Years After Coup

New York Times President Gabriel Boric is announcing a new national search plan ahead of the 50th anniversary of the coup that toppled the government and led to the disappearance and killing of thousands. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/world/americas/chile-military-coup-disappeared-search.html

Salmon Die in Droves as Climate Change Burns Canada

New York Times The effects of a summer of environmental catastrophes were felt everywhere in Canada, from its vast boreal forests to a river on Vancouver Island once fished by Hollywood royalty. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/world/canada/canada-wildfires-river-salmon.html

At a Rejuvenated Stratford, Second Chances for Plays and Theaters

New York Times A smash, a romp, a mess and a mystery are part of this Ontario festival’s 12-play repertoire after two seasons of retrenchment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/theater/stratford-festival-canada-wedding-band.html

The Only Thing That Helps Me Be in the Moment

New York Times A writer struggled with being present. This Brazilian drum helped her pay attention. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/magazine/brazilian-drum.html