What we are reading on August 12, 2026
Some stories from around the web we thought were interesting.
What Happens When the World is on Fire
“From America to Algeria, dangerous blazes are occurring around the world, giving us a glimpse into an age ablaze,” writes John Valliant.
John Vaillant
How I became the villain of El Cerrito’s Nextdoor
“I had a panic attack. Then I wrote an apology letter.”
Amy Brown
16 hours in an Oakland dive bar
Very few Oakland establishments open before noon. Club 2101 in Dimond is one of them. For patrons, it’s a second home.
Azucena Rasilla
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
Steven Levy
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