Crooked Bough News Round-up

— It rained on their parade, but the Paris Olympians were all smiles

 

at 7/26/24 5:31pm

Train attacks and a downpour couldn’t stop the Paris opening ceremony. Hundreds of flags waved as thousands of the greatest athletes on earth smiled, unbothered by the rain.

— In Butler, Pennsylvania, resilience and healing after Trump rally shooting

 

at 7/26/24 1:59pm

Residents of Butler, Pennsylvania, are focused on recovery and care for affected families after the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump this month.

— Venezuela’s renewing light

 

at 7/26/24 1:17pm

An election Sunday may reflect the triumph over fear and division that Venezuelans have already gained.

— Fireworks, fans, and a final Olympics for LeBron James

 

at 7/26/24 1:06pm

U.S. basketball star LeBron James first played in an Olympics 20 years ago, after his rookie year in the NBA. Paris will bookend that by being his last run for gold. What will his legacy be?

— Bangladeshi youth bore the brunt of last week’s violence. They want accountability.

 

at 7/26/24 11:30am

Bangladeshis are reeling from one of the most violent weeks in their country’s recent history. At the center of the chaos are young people striving to be heard.

— Bangladeshi youth bore the brunt of last week’s violent protests. They want accountability.

 

at 7/26/24 11:30am

Bangladeshis are reeling from one of the most violent weeks in their country’s recent history. At the center of the chaos are young people striving to be heard.

— Venezuelans say they’re done with Maduro. Will the presidential election reflect that?

 

at 7/26/24 10:27am

As Venezuelans prepare for the July 28 presidential election, the historically divided opposition is garnering sky-high support, prompting sitting President Nicolás Maduro to grasp at power in blatant ways.

— Elusive Sinaloa cartel kingpin and ‘El Chapo’s’ son captured by Texas authorities

 

at 7/26/24 9:37am

El Chapo’s son and long-time Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada have been arrested in Texas. A former DEA official says the arrests may not make a “dent” on the drug trade because they will be quickly replaced from within the cartel.

— Paw-sitive safety measures to protect family pets during summer heat

 

at 7/26/24 9:29am

As summer temperatures rise, it’s not just humans who need to be careful. Furry family members must also be protected. Here are tips to keep pets safe and cool.

— Coordinated arson attack on France’s rails slows traffic, dampens Olympic spirits in Paris

 

at 7/26/24 9:23am

Arson attacks disrupted France’s high-speed rail network hours before the start of the Paris Olympic Games, causing some athletes to miss the ceremony. The locations were chosen to have the most serious impact on lines that connected France to other countries.

— Musk risks political fallout by endorsing Trump. Few CEOs are following. 

 

at 7/26/24 8:32am

Beyond Elon Musk, no other Fortune 100 chief executives have donated to Donald Trump's reelection campaign. Reputational and business risk may outweigh any benefits of backing a candidate.

— What you need to know about Kamala Harris’ border security record

 

at 7/26/24 4:00am

Opponents are tying Vice President Kamala Harris to unpopular Biden administration border policies. We examine her views and responsibilities on the U.S. souther border.

— Positivity increases worldwide, with young people leading the way

 

at 7/25/24 2:56pm

Despite what feels like a constant flow of bad news these days, a majority around the world say they feel well rested and joyful. And young people are the most positive of all.

— Harris’ choice for veep hinges on who can lead – and deliver votes

 

at 7/25/24 1:49pm

The Democrats’ vice presidential search, now on a tight deadline, is focused on who can deliver swing states, who is ready for prime time, and who could make a plausible president.

— Creating a new Sudan amid war

 

at 7/25/24 1:13pm

A vision for a postwar society is being formed by people helping millions of displaced individuals – even welcoming them into their homes.

— A reporter’s view: Inside the Oval Office at a ‘pass the torch’ moment

 

at 7/25/24 1:06pm

President Biden’s address to the nation sealed his historic exit from the presidential race, while framing the coming election in almost existential terms.

— Biden’s pullout marks the end of an American era

 

at 7/25/24 12:54pm

Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race marks the end of an era of U.S. leaders who saw America’s global role as key to its sense of self.

— Wildfires blaze across Western US and Canada. How big are they?

 

at 7/25/24 9:59am

Wildfire season is underway across Canada and the Western U.S. states with nearly 80 fires burning. Jasper National Park in Canada evacuated its 5,000 residents and 20,000 park visitors.

— We’ll always have Paris. Can the Olympics cheer up a gloomy world?

 

at 7/25/24 9:55am

Pageantry and sport do not guarantee global good feeling. But in tough times in the past, the ideals of the Olympics have helped buoy a weary world. Could it happen again in Paris?

— Which way to the Eiffel Tower? Mapping how the Olympics are transforming Paris.

 

at 7/25/24 8:18am

Every four years an Olympic host city participates in a ritual of perseverance – with locals and tourists valiantly navigating their environs. In Paris, how has a focus on sustainability affected venue locations?

— In the White House, Winston Churchill found a home away from home

 

at 7/25/24 6:25am

With a new biography, Robert Schmuhl walks readers through Winston Churchill’s frequent stays at the White House – and the strong bonds those sojourns forged.

As of 7/27/24 3:26am. Last new 7/26/24 6:15pm.