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Brazil's police allege Bolsonaro got money from nearly $70,000 sale of luxury jewelry gifts

Brazil’s federal police allege former President Jair Bolsonaro received cash from the sale of two luxury watches he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-12/brazils-police-allege-bolsonaro-got-money-from-70-000-sale-of-luxury-jewelry-gifts?utm_source=press.coop

Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared

As the heat rises in Texas, law enforcement is working to untangle a mystery involving the disappearance of a life-saving measure for migrants traveling through an arid region. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-12/barrels-of-drinking-water-for-migrants-walking-through-texas-have-disappeared?utm_source=press.coop

Letters to Sports: Money is destroying college traditions and rivalries

Readers sound off about the implosion of the Pac-12 and the Angels in this week's letters to the Los Angeles Times Sports department. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-08-12/pac-12-implosion-college-sports-rivalries-money?utm_source=press.coop

The Pentagon plans to shake up D.C.’s National Guard, criticized for its response to protests, Jan. 6

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-12/the-pentagon-plans-to-shake-up-dcs-national-guard-criticized-for-its-response-to-protests-jan-6?utm_source=press.coop

The failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican efforts nationally to restrict direct democracy

Despite this past week’s thrashing at the polls, Republican lawmakers in Ohio have vowed to try again to pass a measure making it harder to change the state's constitution. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-12/the-failed-ohio-amendment-reflects-republican-efforts-nationally-to-restrict-direct-democracy?utm_source=press.coop

Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as U.S.-Iran tensions high

Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East have warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to stay as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible to avoid being seized. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-12/shippers-warned-to-stay-away-from-iranian-waters-over-seizure-threat-as-us-iran-tensions-high?utm_source=press.coop

Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow

Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-12/russia-downs-20-drones-over-crimea-following-a-spate-of-attacks-on-moscow?utm_source=press.coop

Two artists — from Tijuana and El Paso — explore borders physical and theoretical

Intriguing shows by artists Celia Álvarez Muñoz and Griselda Rosas at MCASD. Plus, vogueing as an act of resistance — in our weekly arts newsletter. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/newsletter/2023-08-12/two-border-artists-from-tijuana-and-el-paso-explore-histories-personal-and-political-essential-arts-arts-culture?utm_source=press.coop

As she pushes for new homeless housing, Yaroslavsky shifts gears on no-camping zones

L.A. Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky voted against no-camping zones in four other council districts. Now, she says she wants to create one in her own. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-08-12/councilmember-yaroslavsky-no-camping-zones-l-a-on-the-record?utm_source=press.coop

Why this three-star Michelin chef is messing with Italy's tortellini ... again

Tortellini or Dumplings? That’s what Massimo Bottura calls his latest twist on classic tortellini at his Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/newsletter/2023-08-12/this-michelin-chef-is-messing-with-italys-tortellini-again-tasting-notes?utm_source=press.coop

Essential California Week in Review: Maui devastated by deadly wildfire

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the fires are probably the state’s deadliest natural disaster in decades. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-08-12/essential-california-saturday-template-essential-california-week-in-review-saturday?utm_source=press.coop

Dips, swirls, cones and more: Here's your summer guide to soft serve in L.A.

From burger joints to artisan ice cream parlors, where to find the best soft serve in Los Angeles, whether new or nostalgic. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-soft-serve-ice-cream-in-los-angeles?utm_source=press.coop

Don't skip dessert: 19 L.A. restaurants with decadent sundaes, shaved ice, sorbet and more

Make it a point to order dessert at these restaurants in Los Angeles with house-made ice cream, soft serve, kakigori and more. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-restaurant-desserts-for-summer-ice-cream-kakigori-soft-serve-in-los-angeles?utm_source=press.coop

'The Snake' is moving closer to reopening. But can it shed its dangerous reputation?

"The Snake," a windy stretch of Mulholland Highway in the Santa Monica Mountains, is set to reopen with a number of safety improvements in place. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-12/the-snake-is-moving-closer-to-reopening-but-can-it-shed-its-dangerous-reputation?utm_source=press.coop

Madness and migraines? Side effects of trying to negotiate the Medicare maze

Good luck trying to manage Medicare. As I waded through the possibilities, I started to see waves of bright light roll across my computer screen -- a visual aura migraine #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-12/column-madness-and-migraines-side-effects-of-trying-to-negotiate-the-medicare-maze?utm_source=press.coop

Mourning the catastrophic loss of Hawaiian culture and history in Lahaina

The wildfire that killed scores of people in Lahaina leveled historical landmarks that made the town a center of Hawaiian culture. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-12/lahaina-cultural-treasures-up-in-flames?utm_source=press.coop

Chip Kelly's plan could save college sports, and that's why it'll never happen

UCLA's Chip Kelly came up with an idea to help rescue college football from it's money-grubbing self, but it's too logical for the sport's power brokers. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-08-12/chip-kelly-plan-pac-12-college-football?utm_source=press.coop

Credit card issuer closing your account? Act fast to protect credit scores

When a credit card issuer decides to close an account, there may be a narrow window of time in which you can help safeguard your credit scores. #press

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-12/credit-card-close-account-protect-credit-scores?utm_source=press.coop

Bonita linebacker Noah Mikhail has the foundation to be a star

Noah Mikhail's father grew up close to the Egyptian pyramids, but his son has never seen them. He has grown into a star linebacker at Bonita. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2023-08-12/bonita-high-linebacker-noah-mikhail-top-college-recruit?utm_source=press.coop

Linebackers to watch this fall in the Southland

The Southland high school football season opens Aug. 17-19 with hundreds of games across the Southland. Here's a look at linebackers to watch this fall. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2023-08-12/southland-football-preview-linebackers-to-watch-2023?utm_source=press.coop