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Why Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit is making China angry

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China

The Independent UK

Commentary: Teachers should be free to teach

Chicago Tribune

'It saddens me this is still relevant:' Meet the Scottish playwright looking into US gun violence

A Scottish playwright is exploring the impact of American gun violence in her new play Americana: A Murder Ballad

The National (Scotland)

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China-Taiwan news - live: Asia trip ‘not about changing status quo’ says Pelosi

Pelosi is highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit Taiwan despite strong warnings from China

The Independent UK

The Supreme Court ‘practically dared’ Americans to show up for abortion rights. Kansas voters overwhelmingly did

America’s first post-Roe referendum on abortion rights galvanised voters. It also underscored the fragility of abortion care in the region and across the US

The Independent UK

China at Asean meeting, condemns Pelosi visit to Taiwan

TAIPEI: China on Wednesday furiously condemned the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed the self-ruled island as "one of the freest societies in the world" and pledged American solidarity.

Bangkok Post

Kansas put abortion rights on the ballot. The surprising outcome is reverberating across the United States

In the first electoral test of Americans' mood since the US Supreme Court reversed Roe v Wade, a traditionally conservative state votes to protect abortion rights. It could be a sign of what's to come.

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U.S. Conservatives Set To Applaud Viktor Orbán's Paranoid Anti-Americanism

Kleptocratic Hungarian leader, under fire for "mixed race" speech, condemns America for weaponizing energy, antagonizing Russia, and incubating gender "lunacy."

Reason

McCain melts down over Arizona results

“Congratulations to my home state for full making the transition to full blown MAGA/conspiracy theory/fraudster"

Salon

Italian American group wants statues returned by Columbus Day, protected at taxpayer expense

The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans paid a security firm to prepare plans to protect statues of Christopher Columbus removed from Grant and Arrigo parks two years ago amid protests. Recommendations include cameras, motion detectors and 24-hour guards.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Tricky situation’: Taliban unsure how to respond to Zawahiri’s death

Senior commanders caught between hopes for international recognition and pressure from their own ranks

The Guardian - UK

Sunderland U21s looking to bounce back from pre-season defeat in Canada tour

The young Black Cats kick started their American tour against the New Brunswick All-Stars last week

Chronicle Live

Trevor Noah on drone strike: ‘America never forgets … unless it’s slavery’

Late-night hosts discuss the killing of al-Qaida’s Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan and Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

The Guardian - US

Pediatric Association Strongly Opposed To Medical Marijuana Use In Massachusetts Schools

The American Academy of Pediatrics does not support the proposed study on medical marijuana consumption in schools, which came in as part of the Massachusetts marijuana compromise bill, approve

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Sports Illustrated

The Beautiful Life of Vin Scully

The legendary Dodgers broadcaster, who died Tuesday at age 94, was simultaneously a giant and America’s best friend.

Evening Standard

Pelosi: will not abandon commitment to Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a visiting delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island."Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy," she said in…

Los Angeles Times

American media wants to save democracy. Is it helping?

Earlier this year, the editors of the Journal of Democracy decided it was time for their no-frills intellectual magazine, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, to start publishing online.

Daily Record

Scots uni student's leg impaled by bison horn during attack while hiking in America

Mia Dean, 19, was travelling through the USA when a male bison charged at her and left with her serious injuries.

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Commentary: Al-Zawahri killing was a great success of a bygone era

The U.S. drone strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the head of al-Qaeda and one of the last remaining architects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, delivered a measure of justice. It did not deliver resolution in the debates still surrounding U.S. counterterrorism policy.

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi leaves Taiwan after highly controversial visit angers China

China is trying to intimidate Taiwan by imposing trade restictions, sending military jets near Taiwan and has summoned the American envoy in Beijing to lodge a stern protest against Ms Pelosi’s visit

The Hindu

China summons U.S. envoy Nicholas Burns, warns America shall 'pay price' as Pelosi visits Taiwan

Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Xie Feng “urgently summoned” the U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns late on August 2 night and lodged stern representations and strong protests over Nancy Pelosi’s visit

Axios

The future of America's EV charging network takes shape

States are getting $5 billion to build a nationwide network of highway charging stations.

Los Angeles Times

How an L.A. writer distilled American hope and despair into summer's big literary debut

Seven years ago, when Tess Gunty began to write her debut novel, "The Rabbit Hutch," she was 23, living in New York and experiencing a constant barrage of catcalls when she walked down the street.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: As Americans reel from stagflation, Manchin pitches tax hikes

Stagflation is here. Inflation notched a fresh 40-year high of 9.1 percent in June, and the economy shrank in the first and second quarters of the year.

Radio France Internationale

US Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan prompts China to hold military drills, vent anger

China has furiously condemned the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed the self-ruled island as "one of the freest societies in the world" and pledged American solidarity.

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