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The Intelligence from The Economist - Trouble in paradise: US plans for Pacific war

With China as its new rival, America is reviving old wartime facilities across the Pacific. Our correspondent visits an abandoned airfield that has been given new life. The outlook for climate technology is surprisingly bright. And why the universe of Hello Kitty keeps expanding.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - McDonald’s to Slim Combo Prices After Big Mac Sticker Shock

Plus: The Trump administration says immigrants seeking to live and work in the U.S. will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, Elon Musk backpedals on plans to launch his political party. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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Headlines From The Times - Ceasefire Talks in Gaza, Trump Rules Out U.S. Troops in Ukraine, Metro Ridership Declines, Roblox Lawsuits Over Child Safety

Mediators in Qatar push for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas signals openness to a new proposal, while Israel prepares for a major offensive. President Trump assures he won’t send U.S. troops to Ukraine, clarifying earlier remarks as he seeks to broker an end to the war. In Los Angeles, Metro bus ridership continues to decline, raising questions about the impact of immigration raids and financial pressures. In business, Roblox faces lawsuits over child safety, accused of failing to protect kids from predators. Meanwhile, SpaceX’s plan to expand launches meets regulatory resistance.

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WSJ What’s News - Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ Takes a Back Seat

A.M. Edition for Aug 20. Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly pausing his highly publicized ambitions to launch a political party. WSJ’s Brian Schwartz says Musk plans to focus on Tesla and SpaceX, while telling allies he is reluctant to create a rift with powerful Republicans. Plus, the Trump administration says immigrants applying for U.S. visas and green-cards will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ’s Sandra Kilhof and Dalvin Brown are joined by Passion Capital founder Eileen Burbidge to discuss the costs associated with infertility. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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Up First from NPR - Governors and the National Guard, Europe and Ukraine, Texas Redistricting

Six governors are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to back President Trump's crime crackdown there. European leaders weigh the options for a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine. And the Texas Legislature appears on the verge of redrawing congressional districts that will help Republicans in the midterm elections, as requested by Trump.

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The Daily - Why So Many Parents Are Opting Out of Public Schools

Across the country, public schools are facing steep declines in enrollment, while the movement to use public funds for private education grows.

Dana Goldstein, who covers education and families for The New York Times, explains why so many parents are using taxpayer money to privately educate their children — and what this means for American education.

Guest: Dana Goldstein, a reporter covering education and families for The New York Times.

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