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Trump’s Strike-Busting Comments Could Come Back to Haunt Him

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Donald Trump’s recent comments about firing union workers for going on strike could come back to haunt him in this election.

The One Policy Idea Uniting Trump and Harris

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In embracing the elimination of taxes on tips, a policy proposal recently promoted by Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is neutralizing any advantage Trump might have gained from it—at little to no cost to her own campaign.
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The Goldilocks Theory of Out-of-Office Messages

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Some workers use their vacation out-of-office message to make a big statement about their relationship to their job. But it’s okay to simply say you’ll be away.

The Dueling Vice-Presidential Campaigns

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Like so much else about American politics in the Trump era, the role of the vice president on the campaign trail has changed, and Tim Walz and J. D. Vance are adapting in very different ways.

The Problem With Donald Trump’s VP Theory

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Vice-presidential candidates are highly scrutinized, but Donald Trump recently said that they have no impact on a race. Is he right?
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
David A. Graham: Trump is suddenly running scared.

Don’t Underestimate Smoke

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Wildfires have been ripping across the American West. Last week, the first major fire that California has seen since 2021 quickly became one of the 10 largest in the state’s history.

Can Memes Really Win Elections?

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In some corners of the internet, Kamala Harris is the main character. Will her viral moment serve her?
First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:
J. D. Vance has a point about Mountain Dew.
Kamala Harris’s diversity hire
Adrienne LaFrance: American fury
The party is not over.

The Next 100 Days

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Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race, Democrats have about 100 days to mount an entirely new campaign. Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris made her the heir apparent to the Democratic nomination, but much about the Democrats’ next moves remains unsettled.

More Business Leaders Are Warming to Trump’s Pitch

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In his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump is more open about his pro-business stance than he’s ever been, and some corporate leaders have been warming to his pitch. But his choice of J. D. Vance as his running mate complicates his newfound bond with big business.

The Spiritual Allegiance to Trump Is Deepening

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The Republican National Convention is more than halfway through, and the mood is serene—even spiritual. I spoke with my colleague Mark Leibovich, who is at the convention in Milwaukee, about how the attempted assassination of Donald Trump has only reinforced confidence within his party.

The “Song of the Summer” Is a Myth

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Summer is in full swing, and everywhere I go, I hear Sabrina Carpenter’s catchy, somewhat nonsensical “Espresso.

An Attempt to Check the Supreme Court’s Power

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Progressive members of the House have put forth articles of impeachment against two conservative Supreme Court justices. The impeachment won’t actually advance, but it may help chip away at the Court’s irreproachable image.

Why Your Airport Burger Costs That Much

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You can get almost anything at the airport in 2024. But it’s going to cost you.
First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:
Why Jamaal Bowman lost
New, ominous signs for gay rights keep emerging.
The center must hold.
You might be a late bloomer.
Warped Airport Logic
A $30 hamburger.

The Teen Summer Job Is Back

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The teen summer job was falling out of favor, until the funky economy of the past few years turned the trend around.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
Once again, originalism’s hollow core is revealed.
It’s all catching up to Bibi Netanyahu.

The New American Mall

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The mall isn’t what it used to be. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
Aileen Cannon is who critics feared she was.

America the Air-Conditioned

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As a heat wave spreads across America, the whirring of air conditioners follows close behind. AC has become an American necessity—but at what cost?
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
The rise of a new, dangerous cynicism
David Frum: The most dangerous bias in today’s America
J. D.

An All-American Hot-Dog Controversy

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Hot dogs. The Fourth of July. An opportunely timed Netflix special. Joey Chestnut’s sponsorship dustup is an all-American tale.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
Wildfire smoke is a public-health emergency.
Hussein Ibish: For Hamas, everything is going according to plan.

An All-American Hot-Dog Controversy

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Hot dogs. The Fourth of July. An opportunely timed Netflix special. Joey Chestnut’s sponsorship dustup is an all-American tale.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
Wildfire smoke is a public-health emergency.
Hussein Ibish: For Hamas, everything is going according to plan.

Elon Musk’s Big Tesla Campaign

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Tesla fueled Elon Musk’s ascent to astronomical wealth and fame.

The Straw Wars

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For something so small and hollow, the drinking straw has become quite a potent symbol over the years.

The Free-Trial Trap

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Free trials are convenient for consumers—and expedient for companies. But how much of the subscription business relies on people simply forgetting to cancel?
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
The most consequential TV show in history
NASA finally has an alternative to SpaceX.

The Verdict, Trump’s Rant, and His Future

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Donald Trump is a felon. Yesterday, he was convicted on 34 counts in his New York criminal trial; today, he delivered an unrestrained and dangerous series of remarks about the verdict and his political opponents.

Dressing for Court

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The courtroom dress code for most witnesses and defendants is modest, quiet attire—clothing that no one will be talking about. But when celebrities and politicians are in the mix, it’s not that simple.

A Chilling Effect of Louisiana’s Abortion Law

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Louisiana just became the first state to reclassify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances. The law may signal a new strategy to curb reproductive-health-care access in post-Roe America.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
Amazon returns have gone to hell.

The Uncertain Future of the Yellow School Bus

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The yellow school bus has remained remarkably consistent over the past century. But as a smaller share of kids ride the bus, its role is shifting.

The OpenAI Dustup Signals a Bigger Problem

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Last week, OpenAI demonstrated new voice options for its AI assistant. One of them, called Sky, sounded strikingly similar to Scarlett Johansson’s portrayal of a robot companion in the 2013 movie Her.

Michael Cohen’s Credibility Paradox

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Michael Cohen is an admitted liar and a convicted felon who is openly fueled by a thirst for revenge against Donald Trump. That he is so frank about his motives and past may actually make his testimony seem more credible to jurors.

Why the Internet Is Boring Now

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Ian Bogost has lived through more than a few hype cycles on the internet. The Atlantic contributing writer has been online, and building websites, since the early days of the World Wide Web.

The Funding Crisis Behind Teacher Layoffs

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The past few years have not been easy on many American schools. Large infusions of federal funding helped alleviate pandemic-era pains—but that money is drying up.
First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:
The Israeli defense establishment revolts against Netanyahu.
In the game of spy vs.

The Battleground States That Will Shape the Election

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New polling shows Joe Biden trailing Donald Trump in five out of six key swing states. Voters there say they want change—which presents a challenge for the candidate who won in 2020 on the promise of normalcy.