Gavin Newsom Throws Down the Gauntlet: "Do Not Give In"
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Unprecedented times here in the streets of Los Angeles and also here at News Not Noise HQ.
Turns out some things are beyond even my considerable powers of control – namely, my health and the mysterious algorithms that govern Instagram.
Today I’m dealing with a suprise medical adventure that’s temporarily sidelined me from delivering our usual deep-dive newsletter. Fortunately, the exceptional Rohan Montgomery has swooped in to save the day with a streamlined edition featuring the most important headlines and handy links for further reading. I’m optimistic I’ll be back to my usual verbose self by Friday.
Meanwhile, for those wondering where our Instagram posts have vanished to – I’ve been locked out of my account since Tuesday night. Apparently, even social media platforms need a break from our attempts to make sense of the chaos. Someone who understands these things is troubleshooting, and we’ll get back to our online coverage as soon as the Instagram gods smile on us again.
When it rains, it pours. Thanks for your patience while I sort out both my corporeal and digital existence.
: “OUR DEAL WITH CHINA IS DONE,” Trump announced today, “SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL WITH PRESIDENT XI AND ME.” Full details are yet to be announced, but the agreement appears to involve both countries revoking retaliatory export restrictions invoked amid the trade war in April. Tariffs will remain unchanged. That’s the art of the deal!
: The US is preparing to evacuate all nonessential personnel from the embassy in Baghdad. The State Department is also allowing nonessential personnel and family members in locations across the Middle East to leave. Both moves are reportedly due to rising security risks in the region. Trump said yesterday Iran was “much more aggressive” in its nuclear talks with the US, which are currently at an impasse. Iran warned today that “if conflict is imposed on us … we will target all” US bases in the Middle East “without hesitation.”
