👶 Are you the favorite child?

Happy Friday! It’s August 11 — people are talking about the devastating Maui wildfires, how to know whether you’re the favorite child, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly.

⚫ In the news: Maui wildfires

Wildfires have devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui. As rescue efforts continue, there are different takes on what caused the tragedy.

⚫ NYT: Wildfires in Maui have claimed the lives of at least 55 people and devastated the historic town of Lahaina. The governor said the death toll from the fires is expected to rise as more rescuers reach affected homes and buildings.

⚫ Fox News says Lahaina plays a large role in American history, and is home to around 12,000 people. The fires are absolutely tragic.

⚫ Bloomberg thinks climate change is responsible. It caused the especially high winds and the drought that made the wildfire so devastating.

⚫ But JunkScience disagrees: The Hawaiian government is to blame. They were severely unprepared — they knew about the drought, but did nothing.

⚫ The Atlantic says we should cut the government a little slack. Hawaii's never seen a wildfire this deadly and destructive, and we’re all still learning how to navigate a world wracked by climate change.

👶 Cultural trend: Are you the favorite child?

Are you the favorite child of your parents? Some say it's normal and fine to have a favorite child, but others say parents should love all of their kids equally.

👶 HuffPo says most parents probably have a favorite child, and that’s totally normal and OK. It’s important to make sure all your kids feel valued, though.

👶 Today says many parents have favorites, but their kids don't know who it is — sometimes the "black sheep" of the family is actually the most beloved.

👶 Her View From Home says wait, you should love your kids equally! The amount of love should be consistent, but the manner of showing it depends on the personality of each kid.

👶 What if you're not the favorite child? Love to Know recommends talking to your parents about it — your assumption could be wrong! But if you’re right, then talk to them about ways to strengthen your bond.

Quick hits from today & yesterday

💊 The Supreme Court paused a settlement that would've protected the Sackler family (owners of Purdue Pharma) from opioid-related lawsuits. (NYT)

🌙 Russia launched a moon-landing spacecraft, in hopes of finding water on the south pole of the moon. (Reuters)

🏛️ As part of an agreement with the US, Iran transferred four American prisoners to house arrest. (WaPo)

🏀 The Phoenix Mercury scored 45 points in a single quarter, setting a new WNBA record. (ABC News)

That’s it for today! Reply at [email protected] with your takes, topic suggestions, or anything at all. Here at Shades we’re trying something new – quick summaries from different points of view. We’d love to hear what you think.