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Signal Crossed: “The previously unreported existence of a second Signal chat in which Mr. Hegseth shared highly sensitive military information is the latest in a series of developments that have put his management and judgment under scrutiny.” Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat. Politico: Former Top Pentagon Spokesperson Details ‘Month From Hell’ Inside the Agency. (Reminder: This job couldn’t be more important and Hegseth couldn’t have been more unqualified for it, yet the Senate confirmed him.)
+ Cold, Hard Truth: “Tech giants like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, along with some of Mr. Trump’s allies, including Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary, have invested in companies prospecting here. According to a recent Danish study, 31 of 34 materials defined as critical by the European Union, like lithium and titanium, are found on the island. But for every square on the periodic table that Greenland can fill, there’s an even longer list of challenges.” NYT (Gift Article): For Greenland’s Minerals, the Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise.
+ Stork Barrel Spending: “The White House has been hearing out a chorus of ideas in recent weeks for persuading Americans to get married and have more children, an early sign that the Trump administration will embrace a new cultural agenda pushed by many of its allies on the right to reverse declining birthrates and push conservative family values. One proposal shared with aides would reserve 30 percent of scholarships for the Fulbright program, the prestigious, government-backed international fellowship, for applicants who are married or have children. Another would give a $5,000 cash “baby bonus” to every American mother after delivery.” NYT (Gift Article): White House Assesses Ways to Persuade Women to Have More Children. Last month Trump said he would be “the fertilization president” and in the past has said, “I want a baby boom.” (Which is a pretty bold statement, considering Eric and Don Jr.)
+ It’s Never VO2 Late: “Most runners see substantial performance losses after they turn 70. Not Jeannie Rice, who just turned 77 and hopes to run the Boston Marathon on Monday. She has broken world women’s records in the 75-79 age group for every distance and, at times, beaten the fastest men in that age group.” At 77, she’s as fit as a 25-year-old. What her body tells us about aging.
+ These Tips Are Off the Hook: Wired: How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border.
