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Israel Began a Major Military Operation in the West Bank

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:48pm
Also, the Supreme Court blocked another Biden student debt plan, for now. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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Paralympics: Louis-Gabriel Nouchi Designed Opening Ceremony Outfits

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:35pm
Louis-Gabriel Nouchi was given an enormous task: create 700 distinctive garments for people with disabilities for the event’s opening ceremony.
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Texas Removed 1 Million From Voter Rolls. But Most Had Moved or Died.

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:27pm
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the purge, but the numbers were in line with routine culling from the past. Democrats said some removals sent a chilling message to Latino voters.
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Wait for it: Mayo picks QB1, to tell Pats on Thu.

ESPN - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:22pm
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he has made his decision for starting quarterback, but he won't tell anybody if it's Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye until Thursday.
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Ex-cheerleader drops lawsuit vs. Northwestern

ESPN - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:22pm
A former Northwestern cheerleader has dismissed her federal lawsuit against the university and four former employees that alleged sex trafficking and forced labor.
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Venables mum on Murray ban, leans on coaches

ESPN - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:22pm
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables declined to say Wednesday if running backs coach DeMarco Murray would serve his NCAA-mandated one-game suspension this week for recruiting violations but added "the entire offensive staff will pick up the slack" when he does.
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Surgeon General: We Must Help Stressed-Out Parents

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:13pm
Raising children is crucial work. Why don’t we treat it that way?
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The Most Exciting Hotels in London Right Now

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:09pm
From big brands to quirky independents, the city’s newest accommodations are luxurious in ways both quiet and not.
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Understanding Israel's Raids And Settler Expansion in the West Bank

NPR World - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:01pm

On Wednesday Israel launched raids into the Occupied West Bank, they say to root out Hamas militants and prevent another attack like the one that occurred on October 7th. We hear the latest on those raids.

And Israelis who believe the West Bank should be Israeli territory have significantly increased settlement activity since the war in Gaza started. Our correspondent visits some of the outposts.

(Image credit: Nasser Ishtayeh)

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In the Battle for Georgia, Democrats Lose a Key Fighter

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:00pm
Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, a leader of the A.M.E. Church, turned Georgia into a political machine for Democrats by mobilizing voters of faith. Now, he is leaving the state just months before the November election.
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Jack Smith’s New Case Against Trump Is Much Stronger Than His Old One

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:49pm
In this case, less is truly more.
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The Mosquito-Borne Virus Keeping People Indoors at Night

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:44pm
Recent infections from the Eastern equine encephalitis virus are worrying health officials. Severe cases can be deadly or leave lasting injuries.
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Trump Rally Shooter Had Interest in Violence Since 2019, FBI Analysis Shows

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:40pm
F.B.I. officials said the profile that has emerged of Thomas Crooks, based on an analysis of his electronics, resembles that of a mass shooter more than a politically motivated assassin.
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Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:32pm
The indictment of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
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Tell Us: What’s Your Favorite Book About Politics?

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:19pm
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Russia Bars Numerous U.S. Journalists From the Country

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:16pm
The list of barred journalists includes the top editor of The Wall Street Journal. Dozens of other Americans are also forbidden to enter Russia, which said the move was in response to sanctions against it.
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Tennis stars: Tours ignore our mental health

ESPN - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:16pm
Iga Swiatek is the latest star to say that tennis tours are ignoring players' mental health, adding that players "want to at least be in the loop."
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'Send code!': Iowa State men's basketball title rings reference 'Among Us'

ESPN - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:12pm
The social deduction video game was used as a means of team bonding on road trips throughout the season.
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Podcasting Experience Helps Kelce Brothers Secure ‘New Heights’ Deal

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:11pm
After partnerships with famous names fizzled in previous years, podcast companies are paying stars — like Travis and Jason Kelce — with a proven track record as hosts.
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Karla Sofía Gascón of ‘Emilia Pérez’ Could Make Oscar History

NY Times Home Page - Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:09pm
Karla Sofía Gascón plays a drug kingpin who undergoes gender-affirming surgery in a performance that wowed Cannes. Is the academy next?
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