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NYTIMES (Alexandra Jacobs) - Book Review: ‘When We See You Again,’ by Rachel Goldberg-Polin Sun Apr 19 22:01:09 2026

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s precise and devastating memoir chronicles the 328 days her son was held hostage in Gaza, and what came after.

NYTIMES (Will McCurdy) - Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive Sun Apr 19 22:01:08 2026

Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.

AXIOS (Alex Thompson) - The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too Sun Apr 19 21:58:54 2026

The dozen-plus Democrats with White House ambitions aren't the only ones gearing up for the 2028 campaign slog: Political foes now see spouses as fair game, so potential candidates' partners are prepping for the vitriol — in wildly different ways. Why it matters: Would-be first ladies and first gentlemen already are building public profiles — some with vigorous enthusiasm, others not so much. Driving the news: The partners with the sharpest contrast in their approaches are Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Lori Shapiro — the wives of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, respectively. - Siebel Newsom is very public-facing, frequently opines on political issues, gets in spats with the press, and is active on…

The dozen-plus Democrats with White House ambitions aren't the only ones gearing up for the 2028 campaign slog: Political foes now see spouses as fair game, so potential candidates' partners are prepping for the vitriol — in wildly different ways. Why it matters: Would-be first ladies and first gentlemen already are building public profiles — some with vigorous enthusiasm, others not so much. Driving the news: The partners with the sharpest contrast in their approaches are Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Lori Shapiro — the wives of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, respectively. - Siebel Newsom is very public-facing, frequently opines on political issues, gets in spats with the press, and is active on…Open

AXIOS (Alex Thompson) - Dems kick off 5-city fight to host 2028 convention Sun Apr 19 21:38:40 2026

Democratic Party officials this week are launching their in-person vetting of potential 2028 convention sites, with trips to the finalist cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia. Why it matters: The Democratic National Convention is a crucial time for the party to reach a large national audience to make its case for retaking the White House in 2028. - Teams representing the contending cities already are knifing one another to try to land the event, which can bring prestige and an economic boost from tens of thousands of visitors. The intrigue: Each city has a team and outside allies trying to land the convention by promoting their city — and trying to undermine the others. - Already, whisper campaigns are pointing…

Democratic Party officials this week are launching their in-person vetting of potential 2028 convention sites, with trips to the finalist cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia. Why it matters: The Democratic National Convention is a crucial time for the party to reach a large national audience to make its case for retaking the White House in 2028. - Teams representing the contending cities already are knifing one another to try to land the event, which can bring prestige and an economic boost from tens of thousands of visitors. The intrigue: Each city has a team and outside allies trying to land the convention by promoting their city — and trying to undermine the others. - Already, whisper campaigns are pointing…Open

NYTIMES (Ephrat Livni) - Can U.S. Blockade Iranian-Linked Ships Anywhere in the World? Yes, But … Sun Apr 19 21:20:27 2026

Maritime and military law experts say an expansion of the naval blockade announced last week raises legal and practical questions but has ample historical precedent.

NYTIMES (Minho Kim and Tim Balk) - Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027 Sun Apr 19 21:00:01 2026

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would be “short-term.”