Extra, Extra
Skid Roe: “In states that have seen reproductive access drastically curtailed since the end of Roe v. Wade, newly empowered Democratic governors and lawmakers could repeal abortion restrictions, codify new protections, and work toward enshrining reproductive freedom in state constitutions. Democratic attorneys general could stop enforcing draconian laws that threaten abortion providers and helpers with prosecution and reject efforts to criminalize pregnancy loss.” The Democratic Tsunami Is a ‘Sea Change’ for Reproductive Rights.
+ Pop Goes the Diesel: “Trump saw Russian diesel as a way to lower sky-high prices for the fuel, which contributed to rising consumer costs in the U.S. in the run-up to the midterm elections. But the diverted ships show U.S. oil companies are reluctant to handle the cargoes of Russian diesel because of the potential legal and reputational consequences.” WSJ (Gift Article): Trump’s Plan to Import Russian Diesel Stalls on the High Seas.
+ Obstructed View: “Ollie Ballinger, an open-source researcher and lecturer, uses satellite imagery to monitor conflicts around the world. But he says pressure from the government has prompted private companies to restrict access to images of places it may not want the public to see.” An NYT video report: The View From Space the U.S. Government Doesn’t Want You to See.
+ Call to Arms: “While Mr. al-Saadi is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, his communications with outsiders have been severely restricted. He has been shackled and held in a special housing unit often reserved for high-profile inmates … But while speaking by phone with his mother and sister over the summer, Mr. al-Saadi delivered coded messages about a forthcoming plot.” Failed Plot to Attack U.K. Base Used by U.S. Was Directed From New York Jail. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is the latest official to be forced to relocate to a military base over concerns for his safety.
+ Chipping Away at the Story: “A Chinese university with deep ties to the People’s Liberation Army bought Nvidia’s powerful H200 AI chips last month despite being on a US export blacklist, procurement records show, highlighting gaps in Washington’s efforts to curb China’s access to advanced technology.” Plus, tracking how Jensen Huang changed his stance on China. Huang should be investigated. But so should the people (including the top person) in the White House who enabled him.
+ Estranged Days Indeed: “The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was ordered to jail Tuesday because he removed an electronic monitoring device from his ankle, just days after he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.”
+ Finding the Missing Link: “The all-new version of the N64 classic has sold an extraordinary 5.2 million copies in its first four days on sale.” Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Set To Outsell The Original. (Ah, I was wondering why my wife hasn’t looked up from her Switch 2 for the past week…)
