Brian Kemp, Raphael Warnock and Georgia’s Post-Trump Present
There the focus is on Donald Trump, and the elected leaders owe a lot of their political strength to a segment of voters signaling a desire to enter a post-Trump era. #press
Behind Dianne Feinstein’s Headlines Lies Another, Untold Story
The caregiving journey always feels like a pilgrim’s path, lonely and strange. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/opinion/dianne-feinstein-caregiver.html?utm_source=press.coop
Textbooks for Russian High Schoolers Try to Justify Ukraine War
The textbooks, which cover Russian history from 1945 to present, also reimagine the brutality of Joseph Stalin’s policies. #press
Typhoon Saola Approaches Southern China
The tropical cyclone was expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday. Another typhoon was forecast to hit China’s east coast on Sunday. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/article/typhoon-saola-hong-kong-taiwan-china.html?utm_source=press.coop
Leaked Recording of U.A.E. Officials Reveals the Nation’s Concern Over Its Public Image
As it prepares to host a global climate summit, officials discussed ways to counter criticism of the Gulf state’s human rights policies. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/climate/uae-cop28-human-rights.html?utm_source=press.coop
U.S. Officials Have Visited China. Will Beijing Send Anyone?
Such visits could help convey Beijing’s interest in stabilizing ties with Washington. But China has been noncommittal. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/world/asia/china-us-biden-xi.html?utm_source=press.coop
With BRICS Expansion, American Power Just Took a Big Hit
For the United States, the expansion of BRICS is a challenge but also an opportunity. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/opinion/brics-expansion-america.html?utm_source=press.coop
A Scandal and Its Fallout Compound the British Museum’s Woes
After it fired a worker for theft and its director stepped down, the museum faces renewed calls to give back contested objects and an uphill battle to raise funds for refurbishment. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/arts/british-museum-thefts.html?utm_source=press.coop
Danelo Cavalcante, Convicted Murderer, Escapes From Pennsylvania Prison
Danelo Cavalcante had been serving a life sentence for homicide in a prison near Philadelphia, the authorities said. #press
How the Dream of Building a California City From Scratch Got Started
A former Goldman Sachs trader moved to the Bay Area to make it in tech. He ended up buying rural land with money from some of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest people. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/business/california-solano-county-city.html?utm_source=press.coop
Pope Visits Mongolia, With an Eye on Russia and China
The pontiff arrived Friday on a trip that the Vatican said was meant to encourage the fewer than 1,500 Catholics there. But it also brings him close to two great powers that have vexed him. #press
DeSantis Super PAC’s Urgent Plea to Donors: ‘We Need 50 Million Bucks’
In an audio recording made just before the first G.O.P. debate, the super PAC’s chief strategist disparaged rivals and described an expensive attempt to thwart Donald Trump in Iowa. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/us/politics/desantis-super-pac-audio.html?utm_source=press.coop
How the Proud Boys Breached the Capitol on Jan. 6: Rile Up the Normies
A Times investigation of court documents, text messages and hundreds of videos shows how the Proud Boys coordinated to instigate multiple breaches of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. #press
A Big Bend clam farmer survived the storm on his boat. But did the clams? #press
Gabon’s Leader, Ali Bongo Ondimba, Was More Admired Abroad Than at Home
Hailed as a climate visionary, Gabon’s president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, was once welcomed to Buckingham Palace but was blindsided by this week’s coup. #press
Biden Administration Proposes Expanding Background Checks on Gun Sales
The proposed rules are part of President Biden’s piecemeal efforts to enact a key policy goal, universal background checks, which has been repeatedly stymied by congressional Republicans. #press
Starfield’s 1,000 Planets May Be One Giant Leap for Game Design
The stakes are high for Bethesda’s newest role-playing game. Microsoft needs an Xbox hit, and players are hungry for an expansive and satisfying space adventure. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/arts/starfield-bethesda-microsoft-xbox.html?utm_source=press.coop
With Robotyne Recaptured, Ukraine Takes Next Step in Counteroffensive
After penetrating Russian defenses to retake the village of Robotyne, Ukrainian forces have pushed the fight a few miles east, but formidable obstacles lie ahead. #press
In Iowa, Pence Preaches Old-School Conservatism to a Dwindling Flock
The former vice president’s time in the spotlight at the debate did not lift his position in the polls, where he continues to languish in the low-single digits. #press
Cats With Bird Flu? The Threat Grows.
But not enough is being done to stop it. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/opinion/bird-flu-h5n1.html?utm_source=press.coop
