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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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Opening Arguments - The Boston Globe put out two bootlicking Trump op-eds in one week. What are we DOING

VR4 - It’s a Boston doubleheader for this Vapid Response Wednesday as Thomas, Lydia, and Matt take on two truly awful takes from the pages of Matt’s hometown paper last week within 24 hours of each other. But first: a vintage amuse douche from Tucker Carlson on the evils of the National Guard’s occupation of DC--in January 2021 (and apparently no other time)!

Then in today’s main stories:

(1) Conservative opinion-haver Heather Mac Donald on why she supports Trump’s absolute right to send American military personnel to occupy American cities just because he wants to.

(2) Project 2025 collaborator Hillsdale College dispatches its finest journalistic mind to explain why Donald J. Trump (yes, that Donald J. Trump) is 2025’s best possible candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize (yes, that Nobel Peace Prize).

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Money Girl - 25 Clever Ways to Save Money During Inflation (Reissue)

Instead of letting inflation hurt your finances, fight back by protecting your spending power and saving more money.

This episode originally aired in August of 2022.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Click to find a full transcript.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 8.20.25

Alabama

  • Sen. Tuberville praises Trump for negotiating with Russia's Putin re: war
  • Trial of Mac Marquette  to begin in November of this year in Morgan county
  • Over 4K 3rd graders in AL will repeat that grade due after literacy testing
  • A Cullman spa operator, her father and her husband all facing felony charges
  • The FDA recalls frozen shrimp sold at Walmart for radioactive substance
  • 4 US soldiers all from AL help save a man's life at restaurant in Poland

National

  • President Trump signs EO requiring audits of all NGOs receiving federal funds
  • Federal judge dismisses part of case challenging Alligator Alcatraz in FL
  • DNI's Gabbard revokes security clearances for 37 members in intelligence
  • DOJ now investigating falsified crime statistics for DC Metro area
  • School system in VA suspends 2 male HS students for objecting to transgender person in locker rooms