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The New York Times — Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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Harris Steps Into the Spotlight, Reintroducing Herself on Her Own Terms

Vice President Kamala Harris scooped up endorsements and wasted no time starting to build her new profile as the presumptive nominee and the new hope for defeating former President Donald J. Trump.

The Promise, and Risks, in Turning to Kamala Harris

In a sprint of a race, Ms. Harris is poised to attack Donald Trump on his felonies and, in a 2024 twist, his age, but Republicans will be galvanized to fight her, too.

A New Candidate Must Now Defend Biden’s Legacy Abroad

More than any election in decades, this one will be marked by starkly different approaches to an era of simultaneous confrontations, from China to Russia to the Middle East.

Inside the Weekend When Biden Decided to Withdraw

President Biden did not tell most of his staff until a minute before making his announcement to the world on social media on Sunday. Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Mr. Biden went on to endorse, also learned of his decision on Sunday.

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Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – July 29, 2024

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A man and a boy ride on a bicycle raising a French flag and an Olympic torch.

The New Yorker (July 22, 2024): The latest issue features Paul Rogers’s “Monsieur Hulot’s Olympics” – A French twist on the opening ceremony’s torch relay….

Where Do Republicans and Democrats Stand After the R.N.C.?

Biden imperilled his candidacy at the debate because of his inability to speak coherently. At the convention, Trump was doing something similar, and couldn’t stop. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells

Will Hezbollah and Israel Go to War?

Months of fighting at the border threaten to ignite an all-out conflict that could devastate the region.

Should We Abolish Prisons?

Our carceral system is characterized by frequent brutality and ingrained indifference. Finding a better way requires that we freely imagine alternatives. By Adam Gopnik

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News: Joe Biden Drops Out Of 2024 Presidential Race, Kamala Harris Endorsed

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The Globalist Podcast (July 22, 2024): The latest as President Joe Biden ends his candidacy for re-election. What’s next for the Democratic party as the race for the US presidency enters uncharted territory?

Also, Global coverage of President Biden dropping out with a flick through the international papers and analysis of how markets are reacting.

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The New York Times — Monday, July 22, 2024

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Biden Drops Out of Race, Scrambling the Campaign for the White House

The president’s withdrawal under pressure from fellow Democrats cleared the way for a new nominee to take on former President Donald J. Trump in the fall. He quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

After a Shaky Start, Harris Is Suddenly on Brink of Leading Democratic Ticket

Vice President Kamala Harris got off to a rocky start in office. She is now at the heart of a political drama that could make her the first woman of color to become a major party presidential nominee.

Democratic Billionaires And Donors Rush to Back Harris After Biden’s Exit

Advisers and major givers said they were being inundated with enthusiasm and plans for donations to support Ms. Harris if she won the nomination.

‘Overjoyed.’ ‘Desperate.’ ‘Too Late.’ Democrats React to Biden’s Exit

Democratic voters said they were relieved that President Biden was ending his campaign, but many said they remain worried about the political path ahead.

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The New York Times — Sunday, July 21, 2024

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Israeli Jets Bomb Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthis

The strike was retaliation for a drone attack launched from Yemen a day earlier, which evaded Israel’s defenses and hit a building in Tel Aviv, killing one person.

Secluded in Rehoboth, Biden Stews at Allies’ Pressure to Drop Out of the Race

As he recovers from Covid, the president has grown resentful toward Democratic congressional leaders and former President Barack Obama.

Trump Campaign Prepares Attack Plan for Harris in Case Biden Withdraws

The effort, which includes expansive advertising and polling, assumes that the vice president would be the most likely candidate to replace the president at the top of the Democratic ticket.

The Buried Book That Helped Ukraine’s Literary Revival

To keep it from Russian forces, a writer hid his last manuscript under a cherry tree. Its rediscovery became part of a flowering of interest in Ukrainian literature.

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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

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Monocle on Saturday (July 20, 2024): Latika Bourke and Georgina Godwin look through the week’s biggest news and culture stories.

Also, Thomas Heyne, co-founder of Scorpios, discusses ‘Encounters’, this year’s cultural programme at Scorpios Mykonos, which brings together art, nature and technology.

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The New York Times — Saturday, July 20, 2024

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11 Days in July: Inside the All-Out Push to Save the Biden Campaign

President Biden has repeatedly tried to erase the concerns over his age and mental acuity. But nothing has changed the narrative.

Chaos and Confusion: Tech Outage Causes Disruptions Worldwide

Airlines, hospitals and people’s computers were affected after CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, sent out a flawed software update.

Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison on Fabricated Charges

The Wall Street Journal reporter’s trial on espionage charges was widely viewed as a sham outside Russia. But the verdict could set the stage for a prisoner exchange.

How Elon Musk Chose Trump

The world’s richest man, once deeply skeptical of Donald J. Trump, has now endorsed him and has emerged as a central character in the presidential race.

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News: Trump Speech At Republican Convention, Japan Countering China

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The Globalist Podcast (July 19, 2024): US-based journalist HJ Mai joins us for the latest from the Republican National Convention as it wraps up in Milwaukee.

Also on the programme: we discuss Japan’s urgency to seek greater engagement to counter China’s influence in the Pacific as leaders meet in Tokyo. And: two weeks on from a Labour landslide in the UK general election, we ask political editor George Parker about the future of the Conservative Party. Plus: we get Andrew Mueller’s wonderful and wacky take on ‘What We Learned’ this week.

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The New York Times — Friday, July 19, 2024

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How Trump Dominated His Own Party on a New G.O.P. Platform

Donald Trump and his team displayed a ruthless efficiency in the process of making a platform, confiscating delegates’ cellphones and stifling dissent and even debate.

People Close to Biden Say He Appears to Accept He May Have to Leave the Race

One person familiar with President Biden’s thinking cautioned that he had not yet made up his mind to leave the race, after three weeks of insisting that almost nothing would drive him out.

Pelosi, Long Fixated on Winning, Is in No Mood to Lose With Biden

The former speaker has been marshaling her knowledge of the political map, polling data and fund-raising information to press her case with President Biden that his re-election is in serious doubt.