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Plus, the U.S. coffee wars are heating up.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Workers Strike as Israelis Seethe Over Hostage Killings, by Patrick Kingsley

Takeaways From East Germany’s State Elections, by Christopher F. Schuetze

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients, by Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas

A Funnel Cake Macchiato, Anyone? The Coffee Wars Are Heating Up, by Julie Creswell

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Plus, complacency as Covid cases surge.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Israel Agrees to Staggered Pauses in Fighting to Allow for Polio Vaccination, U.N. Says, by Lara Jakes and Ephrat Livni

7 Takeaways From Harris’s First Major Interview, by Reid J. Epstein

Trump Floats Coverage Mandate for I.V.F. Treatment, by Neil Vigdor and Michael Gold

On the Covid ‘Off-Ramp’: No Tests, Isolation or Masks, by Emily Baumgaertner

Another Icon-of-the-Seas-Style Megaship? Make That 3 More, by Ceylan Yeğinsu

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Plus, the Paralympics begin in Paris.  

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On Today’s Episode:

At Least 10 Killed as Israeli Military Steps Up West Bank Raids, by Aaron Boxerman, Adam Rasgon, Raja Abdulrahim and Thomas Fuller

Trump Videos at Arlington Stir More Fallout After Gravesite Visit, by Chris Cameron, Maggie Haberman and Eric Schmitt

CNN’s Dana Bash to Interview Harris and Walz on Thursday, by Michael M. Grynbaum

Where Does Biden’s Student Loan Debt Plan Stand? Here’s What to Know, by Zach Montague

California Legislature Approves Bill Proposing Sweeping A.I. Restrictions, by Cecilia Kang

Paris Paralympics 2024: A Complete Guide, by Charlotte Harpur

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Plus, a new theory about orca boat attacks.  

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On Today’s Episode:

How the Federal Cases Against Trump Came Sputtering Back to Life, by Alan Feuer

First Jan. 6 Rioter to Enter Capitol Gets More Than 4 Years in Prison, by Orlando Mayorquín

Israel’s Military Raids West Bank in Broad Operation; At Least 9 Killed, by Gabby Sobelman and Victoria Kim

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?, by Adam Satariano and Cecilia Kang

Mormon Church Broadens Restrictions for Transgender Members, by Ruth Graham

Scientists Have a New Theory About Why Orcas Are Attacking Boats, by Lynsey Chutel

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Plus, the rock band Oasis is back.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Russia Pounds Ukraine With ‘One of the Largest Strikes’ of the War, by Andrew E. Kramer and Matthew Mpoke Bigg

Prosecutors Appeal Dismissal of Trump Documents Case, by Alan Feuer

Harris and Trump Squabble Over Debate Rules as ABC Matchup Looms, by Michael M. Grynbaum and Maggie Astor

A Trial Asks: If Grocery Rivals Merge, Do Workers Suffer?, by Danielle Kaye

Oasis Announces Reunion Tour After 15 Years of Brotherly War, by Ben Sisario

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Plus, an ambitious, risky private space mission.  

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On Today’s Episode:

After Attacks, Israel and Hezbollah Swiftly Move to Talk of Containment, by Isabel Kershner

Israel’s Hunt for the Elusive Leader of Hamas, by Mark Mazzetti, Ronen Bergman, Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman

Biden’s Asylum Restrictions Are Working as Predicted, and as Warned, by Hamed Aleaziz

Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Founder’s Arrest, by Adam Satariano, Paul Mozur and Aurelien Breeden

For His Second Trip to Space, Billionaire Has Grander, Riskier Aspirations, by Kenneth Chang

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Plus, an aquarium bids farewell to a queer icon.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Harris Promises to Chart ‘New Way Forward’ as She Accepts Nomination, by Katie Rogers and Reid J. Epstein

Venezuela’s Supreme Court, Loyal to Maduro, Rules Him Election Winner, by Julie Turkewitz and Genevieve Glatsky

New Covid Shots Were Approved. But Who Will Get Them?, by Benjamin Mueller and Noah Weiland

Canadian Government Orders Arbitration and End to Rail Freight Shutdown, by Ian Austen

Sphen, Penguin Whose Gay Love Story Earned Global Fame, Dies, by Isabella Kwai

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Plus, the Mennonites making the Amazon home.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Expected to End His Presidential Campaign, by Rebecca Davis O’Brien, Maggie Haberman and Benjamin Oreskes

Tim Walz, Accepting V.P. Nomination, Tells Democrats to ‘Leave It on the Field,’ by Katie Glueck, Nicholas Nehamas and Reid J. Epstein

U.S. Added 818,000 Fewer Jobs Than Reported Earlier, by Ben Casselman

Labor Dispute Halts Rail Freight in Canada, Raising Supply Chain Concerns, by Ian Austen

At M.I.T., Black and Latino Enrollment Drops Sharply After Affirmative Action Ban, by Anemona Hartocollis and Stephanie Saul

The Mennonites Making the Amazon Their Home, by Mitra Taj

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Plus, why eating meat may raise diabetes risk.

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On Today’s Episode:

Highlights From Night 2 of the Democratic Convention, by Jim Rutenberg

Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat, by David E. Sanger

F.T.C. Issues Ban on Worker Noncompete Clauses, by J. Edward Moreno

Eating Meat Is Linked With Diabetes Risk, New Studies Suggest, by Alice Callahan

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Plus, the legacy of the talk show pioneer Phil Donahue.  

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On Today’s Episode:

Biden Defends His Record and Endorses Harris: ‘America, I Gave My Best to You,’ by Michael D. Shear

Israel Accepts Proposal to Bridge Differences on Cease-Fire, Blinken Says, by Robert Jimison, Isabel Kershner, Aaron Boxerman and Michael Levenson

Mexico’s Judges Vote to Strike, Opposing Overhaul of Legal System, by Simon Romero and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega

3 Episodes That Explain Phil Donahue’s Daytime Dominance, by Maya Salam

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