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The Radical Strategy Behind Trump’s Promise to ‘Go After’ Biden

New York Times Conservatives with close ties to Donald J. Trump are laying out a “paradigm-shifting” legal rationale to erase the Justice Department’s independence from the president. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/us/politics/trump-indictment-justice-department.html

Election Probe in Thailand Targets Pita Limjaroenrat

New York Times Activists say the case against the candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, is part of a broader effort to nullify election results and further erode democracy in Thailand. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/asia/thailand-pita-investigation.html

Surfside Condo’s Pool Deck Had ‘Severe Strength Deficiency,’ Investigators Say

New York Times Federal investigators are releasing preliminary findings on the 13-story tower’s collapse in Florida but say more work is needed to determine what led to 98 deaths. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/us/surfside-condo-collapse-investigation.html

TikTok, Shein and Other Companies Distance Themselves From China

New York Times Companies are moving headquarters and factories outside the country and cleaving off their Chinese businesses. It’s not clear the strategy will work. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/business/economy/china-business-tiktok-shein.html

What would China do to solve Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how do its ties with the two sides compare?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Long seen as supporter of Palestine, China’s trade with Israel has expanded rapidly over past two decades, and now Beijing says it is ready to facilitate peace talks to settle decades-long conflict in Middle…

Congress Ended Pandemic Child Tax Credit, But States Have Picked Up the Idea

New York Times Colorado joins a growing list of states with bipartisan support for child tax credits, which give parents money, no strings attached. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/us/child-tax-credits-pandemic-colorado.html

Your Health Insurance Is Giving You Trouble? Here’s How to Fight Back.

Wall Street Journal If your treatment is denied or not reimbursed, learn what your plan covers, call your insurer and don’t give up. https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-health-insurance-is-giving-you-trouble-heres-how-to-fight-back-103c4fb7

The Secretive Golf Club Finally Opening Its Doors for the U.S. Open

Wall Street Journal Los Angeles Country Club has long been considered one of America’s great golf courses—but it had been reclusive and never hosted a major. https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-open-golf-2023-lacc-los-angeles-8dfc17d4

Ticketmaster, SeatGeek to Show Ticket Buyers ‘All-In’ Pricing That Includes Fees

Wall Street Journal Two of the biggest U.S. ticket sellers plan to change how they display prices to concertgoers, moves aimed at simplifying the process of buying tickets. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ticketmaster-seatgeek-to-show-ticket-buyers-all-in-pricing-that-includes-fees-7c66f039

Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 41.6 mcm via Sudzha

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The transit line through Ukraine remains the only route to supply Russian gas to western and central European countries https://tass.com/economy/1632621