by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, August 10.
- The “Internet of Animals” Could Transform What We Know About Wildlife (“A new satellite-based system is poised to illuminate the planet’s nonhuman worlds.”)
- Long COVID is a $1 trillion problem with no cure. Experts plead for governments to wake up
- Ukraine’s cross-border attack into Russia enters fifth day
- Ukraine appears to expand incursion into Russia, in a morale boost for Kyiv
- Russia Says Reinforcements Arrive to Fight Ukrainian Incursion
- Surprise Ukraine offensive pokes Russia’s soft underbelly
- Ukraine’s foray into Russia’s border region embarrasses Putin. How will it affect the course of war?
- White House: Israeli ultranationalist minister willing to sacrifice hostages in Gaza
- Scoop: U.S. won’t sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in West Bank
- Kamala Harris’ VP pick has a long history with China. But Beijing may not be happy about it (“During his time in Congress from 2007 to 2019, Walz rallied support for imprisoned Chinese activists. He met with the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader loathed by Beijing, and Joshua Wong, the young Hong Kong democracy activist now jailed for his activism against Beijing’s tightening grip.”)
- An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school kills at least 80 people, Palestinian health officials say
- US troops attacked in Syria, no initial reports of injuries, official says
- Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says
- Afghan refugee breaker disqualified for wearing ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape at Paris Olympics
- Plane crash in Brazil’s São Paulo state kills all 61 on board
- Many dozens of Rohingya, including children, killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar, witnesses say
- NOAA Affirms Expectations for Extraordinarily Active Hurricane Season
- Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here’s what that means (“That means, essentially, that COVID is here to stay in predictable ways.”)
- Stocks close higher, clawing back much of the week’s losses in major recovery from Monday’s sell-off: Live updates
- Kamala Harris Leads Donald Trump in Three Key States, Times/Siena Polls Find (“Surveys of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are the latest indication of a dramatic reversal in standing for the Democratic Party since President Biden dropped out.”)
- Harris meets with small team as she builds a campaign on the fly
- Video: New Ad Highlights VP Harris’ Middle Class Roots: “Being President is About Who You Fight For.” (Harris was “raised by a working mom and working at McDonalds to help put herself through college — in stark contrast to Donald Trump”)
- Harris Rides Momentum to Arizona, for What Campaign Says Is Largest Rally Yet (“Harris and Walz took the stage at the Desert Diamond Arena, a venue that can hold 20,000 people. Although official estimates are not yet available, the Harris campaign confirmed that more than 15,000 people attended the Phoenix rally.”)
- Oldest Latino civil rights group breaks with past to endorse Harris
- Harris and Walz whip up crowd at packed Phoenix rally – but ‘we are the underdog’
- Democrats bask in optimism of Harris surge: ‘Enthusiasm is off the charts’ (“Party enjoys resurgence of excitement that was lacking during Biden’s bumpy re-election campaign”)
- New Nevada poll sees Harris with biggest lead over Trump yet
- MSNBC Host Lawrence O’Donnell Slams His Own Network on Air Over Trump’s Press Conference
- Donald Trump isn’t fun anymore: How Kamala Harris stole the show — and extinguished his flame
- Polls show Kamala Harris building lead over Trump in 2024 election (“Democratic party’s presumptive nominee 2.1 points over Trump in FiveThirtyEight’s national average”)
- Trump sticks to tale of scary helicopter ride, despite denials
- Right-wing media smear Tim Walz by pushing misleading claims about Minnesota’s crime rate
- Inside the Worst Three Weeks of Donald Trump’s Campaign
- Race Is On to Reach the Rapidly Shrinking Pool of Undecided Voters
- The Truth About Trump’s Press Conference (“His obvious emotional instability is frightening, not funny.”)
- Trump is putting mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried
- The kind of chant only Donald Trump could love (“Voters with shared values can’t let the perfect be enemy of the good.”)
- Yes, Trump Was in a Scary Helicopter Ride. But Not With That Politician
- Trump’s plane diverted in Montana due to mechanical issue
- Walz and legions of ‘dudes’ want to give men permission to vote Democrat (Should be “vote Democratic”)
- JD Vance Attacked Tim Walz’s Military Record. This Former John Kerry Strategist Has Thoughts.
- Trump Media reports $16 million loss for quarter as revenue falls
- Trump has frequently promoted a Truth Social account that’s shared material calling for Harris, Walz, and others to be killed (Hello, Secret Service???)
- Donald Trump Is Offering America a 2016 Rerun (WThe former president was once able to ride a mélange of racism, fame, charisma, and a lack of a voting record into the White House. Now the American people know who he is. “)
- Trump slams Tester’s record in Congress, calls him a ‘radical left lunatic’ at Montana rally (Tester is as far from a “radical left lunatic” as is possible to be.)
- Guy Who ‘Swift Boated’ John Kerry Is Back At It, This Time To Help Service-Dodging Trump (“Chris LaCivita is reprising his 2004 attacks, this time against Dem VP nominee Tim Walz and for the benefit of Trump, who famously avoided serving in Vietnam.”)
- Will ‘Swift Boat’ Attacks Hurt Tim Walz? We Asked a Former John Kerry Strategist.
- Tim Walz is riding the wave of the vibes election (“This moment is all about feelings. Enter a friendly Midwestern governor armed with dad jokes.”)
- ‘His rhetoric has made Tesla toxic’: is Elon Musk driving away his target market? (I would NEVER buy a Tesla!)
- Elon Musk is bringing lawsuits to Texas. A judge with Tesla stock keeps hearing them
- Arizona Judge Ruling Protects Identity of Election Workers
- GOP nominee to run North Carolina schools advocated pro-Trump military coup in January 6 video (WTF???)
- MAGA Turns on Joe Rogan as He Endorses RFK Jr. and Not Trump (Why would anyone in their right mind support RFK Jr?)
- Man who violently fought cops gets 2nd longest Jan. 6 sentence: 20 years
- Washington Post: Cao Calls To “Chop Off The Head” Of Senior Federal Law Enforcement Leadership, Threatens Virginia Jobs (Sen. Tim Kaine: “I reject his extreme, even violent, rhetoric about getting rid of law enforcement leadership.” )
- In new audio, GOP Senate nominee Hung Cao calls NATO employees lazy
- Wells runs as independent in 6th District congressional race
- Senator Kaine continues on campaign trail in Moneta
- Denver Riggleman says Kamala Harris could help reset Republican politics
- Why Did the 5th Congressional District Turn on Bob Good?
- Schapiro: The pricey issue of veterans’ tax breaks
- 5 questions VPM News asked Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney
- State-run medical facility in Petersburg to close by 2027
- Fairfax Co. expands cellphone storage pilot program to include 9 high schools
- The Times-Dispatch to leave office building in 2025
- D.C.-area forecast: Near-average temperatures today, then cooler into next week
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