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The New York Times — Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against It

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida spoke in June to Moms for Liberty, a conservative group that has fought against teaching liberal ideas about race and gender in public schools.

Over the years, Mr. DeSantis embraced and exploited his Ivy League credentials. Now he is reframing his experiences at Yale and Harvard to wage a vengeful political war.

California Evades Catastrophic Damage From Rare Tropical Storm

Kenny Hearms was stuck in his car on a flooded block in Cathedral City, Calif., on Monday.

After bracing for the worst, the state so far has recorded no deaths from Tropical Storm Hilary, officials said. Some desert and mountain communities are digging out from a deluge of mud.

For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error

Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

Bail for Trump Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case

Mr. Trump, who said he would turn himself in on Thursday, was told not to intimidate or threaten any witnesses or co-defendants in the case.

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News: Niger Junta Meets With ECOWAS, Zimbabwe Election, Russia Passports

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The Globalist Podcast, Monday, August 21: The latest from Niger, as Ecowas again threatens military action, a crackdown on journalists ahead of elections in Zimbabwe and Russia weaponizing Ukrainian passports.

Plus: the latest from the Balkans and how the World Cup Final has changed women’s football.

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The New York Times — Monday, August 21, 2023

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On the Front Line, Ukrainian Commanders Are Buoyed to Be on the Offensive

The Ukrainian 80th Air Assault Brigade prepared for an evening assault against Russian forces near Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine, on Aug. 14.

Despite tough fighting and heavy casualties, Ukrainian commanders say their forces are in better shape now than just months ago, while Russian troops appear worse off.

Storm That Killed at Least One in Mexico Drenches Southern California

Sand from a beach in San Diego were being used for sandbags before the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Tropical Storm Hilary brings widespread flooding and small landslides, as authorities fear more significant damage could be coming.

Inside the Collapse of Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal

An examination of confidential correspondence and interviews with those close to Mr. Biden and lawyers involved in the case show how the deal ultimately fell apart amid schisms and withering external pressures.

The South Knows a Hot, Sticky Summer. But This? ‘It’s Hell.’

It’s not just the heat, as Southerners have explained for generations. It’s the moist, soupy, suffocating humidity. And this year the punishing conditions have been relentless.

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Sunday Morning: Stories From Zurich, London, Helsinki & Copenhagen

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August 20, 2023 – Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, Emma Nelson, Juliet Linely and Florian Egli discuss the weekend’s hottest topics. Plus: check-ins with our correspondents in London, Helsinki and Copenhagen.

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The New York Times — Sunday, August 20, 2023

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It Was an Oasis for Maui Elders. The Fire Brought Terror and Death.

The town of Lahaina, on Maui, was devastated by a fast-moving wildfire.

A 35-unit, senior-living complex in Lahaina may have been one of the first major buildings to burn down, and at least two residents are among the dead.

Inside Trump’s Decision to Skip the G.O.P. Debate

For months, Donald J. Trump has kept Fox News guessing about whether he would participate in the Republican debate on Wednesday.

Fox News leaned on the former president privately and publicly to join the debate. But all the while he was proceeding with a plan for his own counterprogramming.

Brazil Found the Last Survivors of an Amazon Tribe. Now What?

Pakyi and Tamandua are the final known isolated members of the Piripkura people. They are posing a tricky challenge for Brazil.

Kansas Newspaper Is Talk of Town, and Not Just for Getting Raided

The rare search of a newsroom has uncorked a debate in Marion, Kan.: What is a newspaper’s role, anyway?

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The New York Times — Saturday, August 19, 2023

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Troop Deaths and Injuries in Ukraine War Near 500,000, U.S. Officials Say

U.S. officials said Ukraine had suffered close to 70,000 killed and 100,000 to 120,000 wounded.

Ukraine and Russia have lost a staggering number of troops as Kyiv’s counteroffensive drags on. A lack of rapid medical care has added to the toll.

Looming Over a New Security Pact: China, North Korea and Donald Trump

President Biden hosted President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea, left, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at Camp David on Friday.

While the former president’s name appeared nowhere in the communique issued by three leaders, one of the subtexts was the possibility that he could return to power in next year’s election and disrupt ties with America’s two closest allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

How Many of Trump’s Trials Will Happen Before the Election?

Donald J. Trump is the target of four separate criminal indictments, but the prosecutions could drag on for months or even years.

At World Cup, Will England’s Lionesses Show Men’s Team How It’s Done?

The women play Spain on Sunday, hoping to end a nearly six-decade national wait for a World Cup win — a reminder of the travails of the Three Lions, the country’s long-suffering men’s team.

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News: U.S., Japan & South Korea Trilateral Summit, Spain Political Alliances

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The Globalist Podcast, Friday, August 18: The US, Japan and South Korea gather for unprecedented trilateral talks, Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, makes a deal with the Catalan separatist party and World Cup fever takes over Brisbane ahead of Sunday’s final.

Plus: the latest papers from Zürich, a roundup of the climate news with Monocle’s Edmonton correspondent, Sheena Rossiter, and the rise of Brazilian wine.

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The New York Times — Friday, August 18, 2023

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At Camp David Summit, Japan, South Korea and U.S. Present a United Front

The summit at the presidential retreat in Maryland on Friday will be the first time President Biden hosts foreign leaders there.

President Biden will host the leaders of the two Asian nations to overcome historical grievances and present a united front in the face of an increasingly assertive China.

Defend Trump and ‘Hammer’ Ramaswamy: DeSantis Allies Reveal Debate Strategy

The main super PAC backing Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, Never Back Down, has effectively taken over his presidential campaign. Super PACs are barred by law from strategizing in private with campaigns, so they sometimes post documents in the open.

Hundreds of pages of blunt advice, memos and internal polling were posted online by the main super PAC backing the Florida governor, offering an extraordinary glimpse into his operation’s thinking.

We Know Where New Weight Loss Drugs Came From, but Not Why They Work

The empty auditoriums, Gila monsters, resistant pharmaceutical executives and enigmas that led to Ozempic and other drugs that may change how society thinks about obesity.

Officials Investigate Threats Against Trump Grand Jurors in Georgia

Some of the jurors’ identities have been shared on social media, with suggestions that they be harassed or made “infamous.”

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News: Maui Wildfire Relief, US-Iran Talks On Drones In Russia, China Economy

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The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, August 17: How will Hawaii get back on its feet following treacherous wildfires?

Plus: the significance of South Africa’s meeting on the ‘moonshot pact’, why China’s economy is struggling and swimmers plunge into the Seine for the first time since 1923.

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The New York Times — Thursday, August 17, 2023

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Trump’s Indictment Has Georgia Republicans Fearing Replay of 2020

Former President Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 election in Georgia was rigged will now likely be on trial in the state — and in its most populous county, Fulton — as the presidential election of 2024 gets underway.

State officials who rejected Donald Trump’s calls to subvert the election results say the party must move on from 2020 in order to defeat President Biden in 2024.

From ‘America’s Mayor’ to Criminal Defendant: Giuliani’s Long Tumble

Rudolph W. Giuliani speaking about voter fraud in November 2020. His efforts to undermine the election led to criminal charges on Monday.

An indictment in the Georgia election conspiracy case marked perhaps the lowest point in the career of Rudolph W. Giuliani, who had staked his legacy on blind allegiance to the Trump administration.

After Maui’s Wildfire Horror, Residents Search for a Way Forward

As the search effort continues more than a week after the disaster, Maui’s residents try to balance helping friends and families with the tourism work needed to support themselves.

Scathing Letter Reveals Tension Among New York Democrats Over Migrant Crisis

The letter, responding to New York City’s list of demands for state help, said the city had already rebuffed some of the state’s offers and had been slow to aid migrants.