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Today’s high tales

Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney will not be operating for reelection in 2024. He cites his age and the present state of the Republican social gathering as causes for his departure, although in a video assertion he mentioned he is “not retiring from the fight.”

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and different senators arrive on the chamber for votes on the U.S. Capitol on September 6.

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Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and different senators arrive on the chamber for votes on the U.S. Capitol on September 6.

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• On Up First right this moment, NPR’s Domenico Montanaro says Romney’s belief in bipartisanship and the necessity to work with the opposite aspect to get issues performed is uncommon, significantly for Republicans. Romney believes that the subsequent era wants to deal with the issues, quite than boomers who’ve put in place quite a lot of these packages however have not paid for lots of them.

Newly disclosed proof from a federal corruption trial in Chicago revealed a conflict of interest for Anita Dunn, a high Biden adviser. In 2018, her public relations agency SKDK partnered with anti-harassment charity Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund and supported Alaina Hampton, who sued then-Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan for retaliating towards her when she reported harassment. At the identical time, her agency was additionally offering “crisis communications” for Madigan.

• NPR’s Tom Dreisbach spoke to Hampton, who mentioned she by no means would have labored with Dunn’s agency if she knew it was additionally advising Madigan. SKDK initially defended its work however later apologized to Hampton. However, Hampton advised Dreisbach the apology doesn’t repair the damage performed to her and the #MeToo motion.

Hurricane Lee heading towards the Atlantic Coast. The storm is predicted to trigger flooding and excessive winds in New England and elements of Canada Friday and thru the weekend.

• New Englanders are used to winter nor’easters that deliver ft of snow — not hurricanes. NPR’s Tovia Smith stories from Boston that conditions will be complicated as a result of it has been one of many wettest summers New England has ever seen, which suggests the bottom is already saturated.   Hurricanes can deliver one other hazard that will get little consideration: riptides. Here’s what to know about them. 

The immigrant inhabitants within the U.S. reached a record high final yr, in accordance with a brand new estimate by the Census Bureau. Growth slowed sharply lately as a result of pandemic and Trump administration insurance policies. The renewed development coincides with a gradual reboot of authorized immigration like vetting refugees and processing visas, specialists say.

• Washington’s response will rely on which side of the debate you are on, NPR’s Joel Rose says on Morning Edition. Hardliners will see this as extra proof that immigration is uncontrolled and straining sources. Advocates will emphasize that immigration helps the economic system develop. 

Today’s pay attention

In Nicaragua, the whole lot factors to regular. On the weekends, the bars and eating places at this lakefront pier are packed. The illuminated signal reads, “Nicaragua loves peace.”

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In Nicaragua, the whole lot factors to regular. On the weekends, the bars and eating places at this lakefront pier are packed. The illuminated signal reads, “Nicaragua loves peace.”

Eyder Peralta

Nicaragua is among the most authoritarian locations within the Western Hemisphere. The nation has barred entry to overseas journalists for the previous few years. But NPR’s Eyder Peralta entered via a rural land border together with his Nicaraguan passport. There, he describes a country “soaked in fear.” He attended a celebration of the forty fourth anniversary of President Daniel Ortega’s revolution towards the army and spoke to locals.

Life recommendation

Hurricanes can intensify very quickly, giving residents little or no time to organize. That’s why it is by no means too late to prepare for one. Here’s what you can do:

• Know what makes you weak – are you in a flood-prone space? Do you’ve restricted exits? – and plan accordingly.
• Choose a vacation spot for evacuation. Going to household and pals is right.
• Prepare a go-to kit with necessities like nonperishable meals, medicines and money.
• Have a guidelines so you do not neglect something whenever you’re pressured.

3 issues to know earlier than you go

Remains of an allegedly “nonhuman” being are displayed throughout a briefing on unidentified flying objects on the San Lazaro legislative palace, in Mexico City, Tuesday.

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Remains of an allegedly “nonhuman” being are displayed throughout a briefing on unidentified flying objects on the San Lazaro legislative palace, in Mexico City, Tuesday.

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1. A Mexican Congressional listening to on extraterrestrials began with a shock on Tuesday. A self-described ufologist introduced two caskets containing what he claimed were alien corpses.
2. San Francisco is contemplating elevating its historic waterfront Ferry Building by seven ft to put it aside from rising sea ranges. 
3. This story contains references to suicide: Trieste Belmont had one of many darkest days of her life in 2014. She was standing and sobbing on a excessive bridge when a stranger shouted “Don’t jump!” from their automotive. That unsung hero saved her life and impressed her to hunt assist.

If you or somebody you recognize could also be contemplating suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

This e-newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi. Anandita Bhalerao contributed.