NYTIMES (Soumya Karlamangla) - Billionaire Tax Officially Has Enough Signatures for California Ballot
A proposed wealth tax on billionaires is headed to the ballot unless Gov. Gavin Newsom and other opponents reach a deal with backers to remove it.
NYTIMES (The New York Times) - Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ Debut in L.A.
A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.
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NYTIMES (William Davies) - In Britain, the Far Right Is Setting the Agenda
Its opponents urgently need to demonstrate that they can do more than throw up their hands in horror.
NYTIMES (Michael Singh) - Trump’s Iran Deal Isn’t Perfect. It Doesn’t Need to Be.
The world doesn’t need a nuclear deal with Tehran.
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ABCNEWS - Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air
A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air
NYTIMES (Zunaira Saieed and Aie Balagtas See) - In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War
Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.
NYTIMES (Michael D. Shear) - Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK
Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.
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ABCNEWS - Possible human remains found in home burned in Washington wildfire
Nearly 12,000 residents and over 2,000 structures have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out in Washington state, spreading to 250 acres.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Netanyahu fumes, allies rage over Trump's Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was silent on Wednesday as President Trump released and signed a deal that Israeli officials see as a strategic and political disaster . Why it matters: Netanyahu promised the Israeli public "total victory" in Iran . He had to settle for Trump's memorandum of understanding — and frequent criticism from the president, all four months before an election. The big picture: Netanyahu stands alone internationally in his belief that the deal is a mistake and the war should have continued. - Even the United Arab Emirates, which had been the most hawkish of the Gulf states, decided to join the regional consensus in favor of the deal. - In Washington too, Netanyahu's allies in the GOP and in the media…
NYTIMES (Santul Nerkar and Tyler Pager) - Knicks Accept a White House Invitation to Celebrate Title, Owner Says
James Dolan said he was “very proud” to bring his championship team to Washington. It would be the first N.B.A. team to visit the White House with Trump as president.
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