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Angie Nixon Notches Another Win for the Left Through Old-Fashioned Organizing
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8/19/2026 6:04 AM
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| State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Her victory will test the strength of a democratic socialist in a red state. |
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A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
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8/19/2026 12:56 AM
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| State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November? |
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Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest
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8/19/2026 7:28 AM
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| Both parties see Alaska as key to winning the Senate. The state’s nonpartisan primary put Mary Peltola, a Democratic former congresswoman, on the same ballot as Dan Sullivan, the incumbent Republican she hopes to unseat. Both advanced to the general election. |
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‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate
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8/18/2026 9:17 PM
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| Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate. |
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How Tech Executives Limit Their Kids’ Screen Time, and Trump’s Race to Finish His Ballroom
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8/19/2026 3:00 AM
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Open Story
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| Plus, the political emails are coming for you. |
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Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs on Canada and Claims Deal Is Near
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8/19/2026 5:04 AM
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| Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying “important work” remained. |
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The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout
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8/19/2026 4:51 AM
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Open Story
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| There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone. |
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With Limited Options, Trump Tries Economic Pressure on Iran — Again
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8/19/2026 5:37 AM
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| Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said. |
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U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
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8/19/2026 4:24 AM
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| The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies. |
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Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
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8/18/2026 8:07 PM
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| The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval. |
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How One County Profited From Data Centers Amid a Growing National Backlash
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8/19/2026 7:09 AM
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| Loudoun County, Va., has gotten rich hosting more than 250 data centers, allowing it to cut property taxes. Other locales are taking note, even as a nationwide backlash over data centers grows. |
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Voters Aren’t Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers
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8/19/2026 7:58 AM
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| As a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites. |
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‘I’ve Hit My Limit’: Some New Yorkers Opt for Fun at Home to Save Money
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8/19/2026 6:20 AM
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| When wages are low and activities are pricey, the frugal find new ways of socializing. |
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Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
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8/18/2026 8:01 PM
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| Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda. |
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Natalie Harp, Trump’s Most Devoted Aide, Is Always by His Side. What Exactly Does She Do?
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8/18/2026 7:29 PM
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| President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do? |
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Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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8/19/2026 2:57 AM
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| Although the fate of the ballroom is tied up in court, the Trump administration argues that the project is too far along to be stopped now. |
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Boyfriend Who Abused Hayden Panettiere Had Returned to Her Life
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8/19/2026 6:42 AM
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| Despite the actress’s efforts to move on from a turbulent relationship with Brian Hickerson, they were together when she went into cardiac arrest and died. |
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How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
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8/19/2026 2:00 AM
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| Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action. |
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California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car Tires
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8/18/2026 5:13 PM
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| The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices. |
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China Wants Its Tech Champions to Raise Money at Home
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8/19/2026 6:43 AM
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| Blockbuster market debuts by two technology companies show how Beijing is turning to local investors to finance its A.I. ambitions and reduce reliance on Wall Street. |
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Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete With China and U.S.
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8/19/2026 2:02 AM
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| European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies. |
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Jessica Williams Discusses Her Emmy-Nominated Role in ‘Shrinking’
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8/19/2026 2:02 AM
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Open Story
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| The actress has received an Emmy nomination for each season of the Apple TV comedy. She can’t think about winning. |
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Trump’s Revenge
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8/19/2026 6:57 AM
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Open Story
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| The lust for vengeance shapes the president’s priorities, drives his actions and structures the decisions of his government. |
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Status Defines Friendship for Too Many Americans
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8/19/2026 7:18 AM
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Open Story
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| The four-year degree isn’t just an economic signal; it’s become a lifestyle determinant. |
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After the Storm
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8/19/2026 3:45 AM
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Open Story
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| We look at the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. |
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Rosie O’Donnell Rags on Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Claims
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8/18/2026 10:45 PM
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Open Story
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| “I’ll put it this way: If the U.S. is in charge of the strait, then I’m also straight — and let’s face it, I’m not,” the guest host said on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” |
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The ‘Betting Coup’ Shaking Up Horse Racing
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8/19/2026 2:02 AM
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| When several horses wildly outperformed the odds at tracks at Saratoga and the Jersey Shore, bookmakers in London were stung and industry watchers suspected an elaborate plot. |