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The New York Times
- David Koch, Billionaire Who Fueled Right-Wing Movement, Dies at 79 August 23, 2019A man-about-town philanthropist, he and his brother Charles ran a business colossus while furthering a libertarian agenda that reshaped American politics.
- At Camp Tawonga, Near Yosemite, an All-Gender Cabin Offers Respite August 23, 2019Friday: A Times reporter returns to Jewish sleepaway camp. Also: Wildfire prevention and the story of a formerly $1 billion property in L.A.
- In an All-Gender Cabin, Summer Campers ‘Don’t Have to Hide’ August 23, 2019For gender-nonconforming campers, a new all-gender cabin at Camp Tawonga was a rare respite from the outside world, where bullying and the feeling of not fitting in can make growing up difficult.
- Keystone XL Pipeline Plan Is Approved by Nebraska Supreme Court August 23, 2019The pipeline has been the subject of litigation for years, and became a proxy for a national debate between environmentalists and the energy industry.
- Baby Food, Bassinets and Talk of Salvation: Inside an Evangelical Pregnancy Center August 23, 2019The director used to attend anti-abortion protests. Now she tries to help pregnant women and new mothers find jobs, emotional support or a place to shower.
- Walmart to Overhaul and Reopen El Paso Store Where 22 People Were Killed August 23, 2019The renovated store will include a memorial to the victims and should be ready by the holidays, Walmart said.
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Join Fox News as a Contributor August 23, 2019The former White House press secretary’s move reinforced the strong ties between the conservative network and the Trump administration.
- Ransomware Attacks Are Testing Resolve of Cities Across America August 22, 2019As hackers lock up networks that power police forces and utilities, municipalities must operate with hobbled computer systems, and decide whether to pay ransoms.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
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- France and Ireland declare opposition to trade deal over Amazon fires August 23, 2019Brazil’s handling of forest fires set to top agenda of G7 countries at meeting in Biarritz this weekendAmazon fires: what is happening and is there anything we can do?France and Ireland have said they will oppose an EU trade deal with South American countries unless Brazil takes action to stop the burning of the Amazon.On the eve of a meeting of the G7 natio […]
- Taylor Swift: Trump thinks his presidency is an autocracy August 23, 2019Exclusive: songwriter discusses her political awakening in a Guardian interviewTaylor Swift has spoken of her disillusionment with American values in an exclusive interview with the Guardian.The 29-year-old songwriter said she began feeling conflicted about what the US stood for when “all the dirtiest tricks in the book were used and it worked”. The Pennsylv […]
- David Koch, billionaire industrialist and Republican mega donor, dies aged 79 August 23, 2019Koch and brother Charles championed conservative causesDavid Koch was also a major cultural philanthropistDavid Koch, one half of the double act of the billionaire Koch brothers who used their vast wealth as energy tycoons to transform rightwing politics in America with a relentless drive towards free market and libertarian ideals, has died aged 79.News of h […]
- Hong Kong protests: YouTube takes down 200 channels spreading disinformation August 23, 2019Google-owned service says it discovered channels ‘behaved in a coordinated manner’ against pro-democracy protestsYouTube has disabled 210 channels that appeared to be part of a coordinated influence campaign against pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.The action by the Google-owned service came as Twitter and Facebook accused the Chinese government of backin […]
- Surge in violent crime in Barcelona prompts calls for legal reform August 23, 2019Critics say many street thieves operate with impunity, leaving tourists particularly vulnerableThe Catalan government has called for tougher penalties for violent crimes after a surge in knife attacks and violent robberies in Barcelona.Miquel Buch, the regional interior minister, said the law needed to be changed after it emerged that 90% of those charged wi […]
- Deutsche Bank to pay $16m to settle US ‘princelings’ case August 23, 2019Regulator had said it corruptly hired unqualified relatives of foreign officials to win businessDeutsche Bank has agreed to pay $16m (£13m) in a civil settlement with the US authorities after allegations that it hired unqualified relatives of powerful Russian and Chinese government officials to win and retain business.The Securities and Exchange Commission ( […]
- China puts $75bn of retaliatory tariffs on US goods August 23, 2019Move puts additional 5% and 10% on imports in latest tit-for-tat between top two economiesChina has unveiled retaliatory tariffs against about $75bn (£60bn) worth of US goods, putting up to 10% on top of existing rates in the latest tit-for-tat in the dispute between the world’s top two economies.The salvo from China on Friday comes after the US unveiled tar […]
- French wine-makers hope for G7 detente with Trump over tariffs August 23, 2019Trump has threatened high tariffs on French wine in response to Macron’s tech taxFrench wine-makers are increasingly concerned about Donald Trump’s threats to introduce high tariffs on French wine in retaliation for Emmanuel Macron’s tax on global technology companies, as world leaders gather for the Biarritz G7 summit this weekend.A new front in Trump’s int […]
The BBC
- Amazon fires: France and Ireland threaten to block EU trade deal August 23, 2019Mr Macron says Brazil's leader lied to him as UK and German leaders voice concerns over the fires.
- 'I will give my last drop of blood for this forest' August 23, 2019Members of Brazil's Mura tribe vow to defend their land, as wildfires rage in the Amazon rainforest.
- David Koch: Billionaire Republican donor dies aged 79 August 23, 2019The 11th richest man in the world and his brother had a huge influence on the conservative movement.
- Kenya northern white rhinos: Vets harvest eggs from last two females August 23, 2019It is hoped the unprecedented procedure will prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino.
- The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it? August 23, 2019Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?
- China escalates US trade row with new tariffs August 23, 2019China plans to tax planes and oil in an escalation of tensions between the two superpowers.
- Russia floating nuclear power station sets sail across Arctic August 23, 2019The world's first such facility begins a long voyage across the Arctic ocean to Russia's far east.
- US names Nigerians in massive fraud investigation August 23, 2019Eighty people - most described as Nigerian citizens - are accused of stealing millions of dollars.
