How bad is the latest, highly infectious COVID strain? Plus, the historic French bulldog; Stonehenge aglow

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MUST WE MASK UP AGAIN? Tuesday, August 15, 2023

In today’s newsletter, we question why COVID is making a comeback, find out if ancient Romans loved French bulldogs as much as we do, see inside the Dome of the Rock ... and visit Florida’s ghost forests.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ROGER LEMOYNE/REDUX Even more contagious, fast-spreading, and elusive to vaccines. The new dominant strain of COVID is spreading rapidly across the United States, but is it time to gear up—and mask up (pictured above)—again? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Did ancient Romans love French bulldogs (two above) as much as we do? These 12 men shaped Christianity—but did they really exist? Coveted by three religions, Jerusalem’s contentious Dome of the Rock Related: Dissecting its centuries of history The deadly fire: What was lost in Lahaina, a Maui tourist center and onetime glittering jewel of the Hawaiian Kingdom South Korea is a test case on how to fight an ecological disaster

Can the U.S. stop the ever-multiplying herds of feral hogs? Liked ‘The Bear’? Here’s where to eat in Chicago The toll that sleep apnea takes on the body How wildfire smoke can permanently damage your brain and body How to get high on your own hormones—naturally

PHOTO OF THE DAY

VIDEO BY REUBEN WU Stonehenge aglow: Photographer Reuben Wu wanted to show Stonehenge “in a way it had never been seen before.” So he illuminated the site with a strong LED light attached to a drone (shown above). The hardest part, however, was not the actual photography—it was ensuring the Royal Air Force was OK with the project. Learn more about Britain’s Stone Age building boom. Behind the cover: How the spirit of ancient Stonehenge was captured with 21st-century drones SEE MORE

WHAT IN THE WORLD?

PHOTOGRAPH BY MAC STONE America’s oldest forest: Wetlands are precious ecosystems, where hundreds of species of animals take refuge. Yet only a fraction of North American forests of this tree remain. What tree is it? A. American elm B. Swamp white oak C. Cypress D. Tamarack CLICK FOR THE ANSWER

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PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL GEORGE Michigan's wild side: the Upper Peninsula Join National Geographic Photographer Michael George as he explores the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Marquette is a perfect blend of art and natural beauty for those looking for nature and architecture. For the adventurers, Copper Harbor and Isle Royale National Park offer abundant activities, including mountain biking, sea kayaking, and hiking. READ MORE

LAST GLIMPSE

PHOTOGRAPH BY HISTORY ARCHIVE, UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP/GETTY IMAGES Hidden details, revealed: The Battle of the Bulge was one of the bloodiest fights of WWII, but precise locations of specific events have been hard to identify due to the battlegrounds’ dense forest. That is, until now. Thanks to drone lidar technology, researchers have identified nearly 1,000 new details, including dugout shelters, bomb craters, fox holes, and trenches. Here’s what we know. (Above, an American airborne division moves through the forest.) WHAT’S UNCOVERED

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