The Justice Dept. plans to charge Trump over mishandling of classified documents—and possibly in South Florida, which could curtail potential legal challenges. / The Washington Post Parroting claims of voter fraud, right-wing groups in the US have targeted a system that actually helps identify cross-state voter fraud. / NPR
Smoke from Canadian wildfires causes New York to become the world's most polluted city. / Quartz An investigation finds Texas companies releasing 1.1 billion pounds of pollution beyond their permit limits since 2002. / Grist See also: "Mussel poop may help clear oceans of microplastics." / Science A
A dam in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine gets blown up, unleashing torrents of water across the region. / The Economist A schedule for when European airports and trains are set to strike this summer. / The Points Guy French public television replaces traditional weather forecasts with weather-and-climate reports.
The NYPD has been experimenting with letting neighborhoods—not police—respond to low-level street crime. / The New York Times Sulking is unique in its role as an indirect communication device, the purpose of which is either a plea for help or a tool of manipulation. / Aeon An illustrated guide
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Debt-ceiling talks are causing a pileup of DC lawmakers' other priorities, including spending bills. / Politico Reviewing the week in other Washington policy news. / Wake Up to Politics See also: "A Day in the Life of a Woke Third-Grade Teacher, as Imagined by a Far-Right Politician.
Ukraine says it shot down 10 missiles and more than 20 drones launched by Russia at Kyiv. / Reuters An investigation finds previously unreported attacks that killed or wounded hundreds of Cambodian civilians during Henry Kissinger's reign in the White House. / The Intercept See also: "Henry Kissinger at
Florida Governor Ron Desantis's presidential campaign does not get a smooth launch on Elon Musk's Twitter. / The New York Times Even without any glitches, "launching the campaign on a Twitter Space would have been bizarre." / Vox Some notes on how ProPublica broke the Clarence
Russia's prime minister says relations with China are "at an unprecedented high level." / Reuters Since the pandemic, no American governors have visited China, though four have visited Taiwan since the start of last year. / Politico An investigation finds Chevron's efforts to offset its enormous
An astonishing story of Afghans seeking refuge in the United States after crossing the Darién Gap. / The New York Times A Ukranian refugee moves back to Kyiv because living in Ohio is worse. / Talking Points Memo A fake image showing an explosion near the Pentagon goes viral on Twitter after
