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American soldiers train alongside Australian and Japanese troops to prepare for a possible war with China. / Semafor
Unmanned vehicles now “dominate the battlefield” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and have virtually frozen the front lines. / The Wall Street Journal [$]
Trump says the US will send Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine that will be paid for by by the EU. / Axios
See also: “Trump Thinks He Can Take Away Citizenship From Anyone He Doesn’t Like.” / Rolling Stone
In Los Angeles, immigration raids have scared off immigrant workers central to rebuilding neighborhoods destroyed by last winter’s fires. / The New York Times [$]
Started during the second Obama administration, ICE Air has now expanded to the size of a small commercial airline. / The Verge
The EPA says each American life is worth about $11.4 million. / Linch
White House supporters reject Trump’s call to stop wasting “time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein.” Meanwhile, House Democrats make a play. / CNN, axios
The number of 12- to 15-year-olds who self-limit their use of smartphones, computers, and iPads has risen by 18% (to 40%) since 2022. / The Guardian
Gay Talese lists 10 things he loves (his family, his cars, his suits) and hates (Zoom, smartphones, people using smartphones). / Dream Baby Press
For your Monday wanderlust, some photographs of racehorses swimming in Barbados. / The Dial
A traveler photographer’s snapshots of this year’s Wimbledon tennis tournament. / The Second Serve
In light of Wimbledon, a plea for ESPN and other broadcasters to stop hiring John McEnroe (and his brother) as clueless commentators. / The Washington Post [$]
See also: A billionaire seeming to buy his way into playing at an official tennis tournament makes a mockery of the sport. / USA Today
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