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John McCain, New York, U.S. Open: Your Thursday Briefing John McCain, New York, U.S. Open: Your Thursday Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• Andrew Gillum’s victory this week in Florida’s Democratic primary for governor was the latest in a series of high-profile triumphs for black candidates. He joins a diverse slate of hopefuls, including a record number of women, who are competing for office this fall.• Andrew Gillum’s victory this week in Florida’s Democratic primary for governor was the latest in a series of high-profile triumphs for black candidates. He joins a diverse slate of hopefuls, including a record number of women, who are competing for office this fall.
Their success comes as some in the Republican Party, taking their cues from President Trump, are embracing messages with explicit appeals to racial anxieties and resentment.Their success comes as some in the Republican Party, taking their cues from President Trump, are embracing messages with explicit appeals to racial anxieties and resentment.
On Wednesday, Mr. Gillum’s opponent, Ron DeSantis, described Mr. Gillum as an “articulate spokesman” for far-left views and worried that he would “monkey” up Florida’s progress, words that are freighted with a racist meaning for many African-Americans. Mr. DeSantis called the resulting criticism “absurd.” Read more here.On Wednesday, Mr. Gillum’s opponent, Ron DeSantis, described Mr. Gillum as an “articulate spokesman” for far-left views and worried that he would “monkey” up Florida’s progress, words that are freighted with a racist meaning for many African-Americans. Mr. DeSantis called the resulting criticism “absurd.” Read more here.
• In addition to matters of race, Mr. Gillum, the mayor of Tallahassee, is preparing to deal with attacks that he avoided in the primary, including an F.B.I. investigation into City Hall. Here’s more about his general election campaign.• In addition to matters of race, Mr. Gillum, the mayor of Tallahassee, is preparing to deal with attacks that he avoided in the primary, including an F.B.I. investigation into City Hall. Here’s more about his general election campaign.
• Donald McGahn, the White House counsel, will be leaving his job this fall, President Trump announced on Wednesday. The news of his long-anticipated departure nevertheless came as a surprise to Mr. McGahn, whom Mr. Trump did not inform beforehand, according to people close to both men.• Donald McGahn, the White House counsel, will be leaving his job this fall, President Trump announced on Wednesday. The news of his long-anticipated departure nevertheless came as a surprise to Mr. McGahn, whom Mr. Trump did not inform beforehand, according to people close to both men.
Mr. Trump’s decision did not appear to be a direct response to the disclosure that Mr. McGahn had been cooperating with the special counsel, Robert Mueller.Mr. Trump’s decision did not appear to be a direct response to the disclosure that Mr. McGahn had been cooperating with the special counsel, Robert Mueller.
Also on Wednesday, the president accused China of undermining his diplomatic efforts with North Korea. Also on Wednesday, the president accused China of undermining his diplomatic efforts with North Korea. Beijing accused Mr. Trump today of “magical logic.”
• Separately, The Times has learned that Mr. Trump and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, devised a plan to buy all of the stories that the National Enquirer and its parent company had collected on Mr. Trump, dating from the 1980s, according to several of Mr. Trump’s associates.• Separately, The Times has learned that Mr. Trump and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, devised a plan to buy all of the stories that the National Enquirer and its parent company had collected on Mr. Trump, dating from the 1980s, according to several of Mr. Trump’s associates.
• Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing policies that would bolster the rights of students in the U.S. accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce liability for institutions of higher education, and encourage schools to provide more support for victims.• Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing policies that would bolster the rights of students in the U.S. accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce liability for institutions of higher education, and encourage schools to provide more support for victims.
The proposed rules, obtained by The Times, narrow the definition of sexual harassment and would establish a higher legal standard to determine whether schools improperly addressed complaints.The proposed rules, obtained by The Times, narrow the definition of sexual harassment and would establish a higher legal standard to determine whether schools improperly addressed complaints.
The Education Department had no comment, a spokeswoman said.The Education Department had no comment, a spokeswoman said.
• Ms. DeVos has criticized Obama-era guidelines as federal overreach that coerced schools into setting up quasi-judicial systems fraught with inconsistencies.• Ms. DeVos has criticized Obama-era guidelines as federal overreach that coerced schools into setting up quasi-judicial systems fraught with inconsistencies.
• After learning last summer that he had terminal brain cancer, the Arizona senator began planning for his own funeral.• After learning last summer that he had terminal brain cancer, the Arizona senator began planning for his own funeral.
In carefully orchestrating the four-day celebration of his life that began Wednesday, Mr. McCain also produced an unmistakable rebuke to President Trump, who has mocked and condemned the senator for years.In carefully orchestrating the four-day celebration of his life that began Wednesday, Mr. McCain also produced an unmistakable rebuke to President Trump, who has mocked and condemned the senator for years.
“I think it’s fair to say that they have a very different view of this country and what this country means, here and abroad,” said Mark Salter, the senator’s longtime friend and co-author.“I think it’s fair to say that they have a very different view of this country and what this country means, here and abroad,” said Mark Salter, the senator’s longtime friend and co-author.
• A memorial service will be held today in Arizona before Mr. McCain’s body is moved to Washington, where it will lie in state on Friday in the Capitol Rotunda. Here’s the full schedule.• A memorial service will be held today in Arizona before Mr. McCain’s body is moved to Washington, where it will lie in state on Friday in the Capitol Rotunda. Here’s the full schedule.
• Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon held the one debate in the Democratic primary for governor of New York on Wednesday, offering competing visions for the party and the state.• Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon held the one debate in the Democratic primary for governor of New York on Wednesday, offering competing visions for the party and the state.
Ms. Nixon, who is undertaking a long-shot challenge against Mr. Cuomo, a two-term incumbent, promised an array of progressive policies and accused her rival of being a “corrupt corporate Democrat.”Ms. Nixon, who is undertaking a long-shot challenge against Mr. Cuomo, a two-term incumbent, promised an array of progressive policies and accused her rival of being a “corrupt corporate Democrat.”
He seemed determined to talk about President Trump: “No one has stood up to Donald Trump the way I have,” he said. He also ruled out running for president in 2020.He seemed determined to talk about President Trump: “No one has stood up to Donald Trump the way I have,” he said. He also ruled out running for president in 2020.
• Here are six takeaways from the debate, as well as a fact-check of some of the candidates’ claims.• Here are six takeaways from the debate, as well as a fact-check of some of the candidates’ claims.
• The U.S. and Canada expressed optimism that negotiators could reach a deal by the end of the week to keep the three-country North American Free Trade Agreement intact.• The U.S. and Canada expressed optimism that negotiators could reach a deal by the end of the week to keep the three-country North American Free Trade Agreement intact.
• For more than 50 years, the Red Delicious has been America’s most-grown apple. That may soon change. (Granny Smiths are your briefing writer’s favorite.)• For more than 50 years, the Red Delicious has been America’s most-grown apple. That may soon change. (Granny Smiths are your briefing writer’s favorite.)
• A “scallop war” between Britain and France spilled into the open this week. About 35 French fishing boats tried to chase five larger British vessels from waters off the coast of Normandy, where France does not allow fishing for scallops to begin until Oct. 1.• A “scallop war” between Britain and France spilled into the open this week. About 35 French fishing boats tried to chase five larger British vessels from waters off the coast of Normandy, where France does not allow fishing for scallops to begin until Oct. 1.
• U.S. stocks were up on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets today.• U.S. stocks were up on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets today.
Tips for a more fulfilling life.Tips for a more fulfilling life.
• Ask us your questions about personal training.• Ask us your questions about personal training.
• Take time to mourn during career transitions.• Take time to mourn during career transitions.
• Recipe of the day: Pair eggplant with spicy almond salsa, halloumi and garlicky yogurt.• Recipe of the day: Pair eggplant with spicy almond salsa, halloumi and garlicky yogurt.
• What’s the point of the tennis dress?• What’s the point of the tennis dress?
A French tennis official said he intended to ban outfits like the form-fitting catsuit that Serena Williams wore during this year’s French Open. But there’s a broader question to be asked about women’s tennis attire, our fashion critic writes.A French tennis official said he intended to ban outfits like the form-fitting catsuit that Serena Williams wore during this year’s French Open. But there’s a broader question to be asked about women’s tennis attire, our fashion critic writes.
Here’s more from this week’s Style section.Here’s more from this week’s Style section.
• Speaking of Serena Williams …• Speaking of Serena Williams …
She and her sister Venus will face each other for the 30th time in their pro careers on Friday in the third round of the U.S. Open. Here are tournament highlights from Wednesday.She and her sister Venus will face each other for the 30th time in their pro careers on Friday in the third round of the U.S. Open. Here are tournament highlights from Wednesday.
• End-of-summer beach reading• End-of-summer beach reading
If you’re looking for something to read over Labor Day weekend, check out our combined print and e-book best-seller list. You can find all of our best-seller lists here.If you’re looking for something to read over Labor Day weekend, check out our combined print and e-book best-seller list. You can find all of our best-seller lists here.
• No late-night TV this week• No late-night TV this week
Most of the comedy hosts are taking a break, so our roundup is, too.Most of the comedy hosts are taking a break, so our roundup is, too.
• Quotation of the day• Quotation of the day
“Seventy-five years ago, tourism was about experience seeking. Now it’s about using photography and social media to build a personal brand.”“Seventy-five years ago, tourism was about experience seeking. Now it’s about using photography and social media to build a personal brand.”
— Justin Francis, chief executive of Responsible Travel, describing the role of Instagram and Facebook in the “overtourism” of popular destinations.— Justin Francis, chief executive of Responsible Travel, describing the role of Instagram and Facebook in the “overtourism” of popular destinations.
• The Times, in other words• The Times, in other words
Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles.Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles.
• What we’re reading• What we’re reading
Prashant Rao, our deputy Europe business editor, recommends an article in M.I.T. Technology Review: “The entire issue is fantastic, focusing on the impact artificial intelligence and robotics are having on the economy. But this particular piece forecasts what a city like Phoenix — designed almost entirely around the strengths and limitations of the car — would look like if autonomous vehicles were commonplace.”Prashant Rao, our deputy Europe business editor, recommends an article in M.I.T. Technology Review: “The entire issue is fantastic, focusing on the impact artificial intelligence and robotics are having on the economy. But this particular piece forecasts what a city like Phoenix — designed almost entirely around the strengths and limitations of the car — would look like if autonomous vehicles were commonplace.”
During World War I, a young British officer who was hospitalized after the Battle of the Somme began writing a tale about the struggle between good and evil, set in a hidden city called Gondolin and featuring gnomes, spirits and orcs.During World War I, a young British officer who was hospitalized after the Battle of the Somme began writing a tale about the struggle between good and evil, set in a hidden city called Gondolin and featuring gnomes, spirits and orcs.
The story, which he tinkered with for years, remained unpublished in the lifetime of its author, J.R.R. Tolkien. (His subsequent work is somewhat better known.)The story, which he tinkered with for years, remained unpublished in the lifetime of its author, J.R.R. Tolkien. (His subsequent work is somewhat better known.)
Called “The Fall of Gondolin,” the early tale is being published today in Britain and the U.S. as a stand-alone book. (Earlier versions appeared in posthumous collections of Tolkien’s writings).Called “The Fall of Gondolin,” the early tale is being published today in Britain and the U.S. as a stand-alone book. (Earlier versions appeared in posthumous collections of Tolkien’s writings).
Edited by Tolkien’s son Christopher, 93, “The Fall of Gondolin” foreshadowed “The Lord of the Rings.” Its combat scenes and portrayal of encroaching evil seem to reflect its author’s experience of the “animal horror” of war, down to the armaments. Tanks, for instance, were first used in the Battle of the Somme; Tolkien describes Gondolin being overwhelmed by impenetrable “dragons of fire” and “serpents of bronze.”Edited by Tolkien’s son Christopher, 93, “The Fall of Gondolin” foreshadowed “The Lord of the Rings.” Its combat scenes and portrayal of encroaching evil seem to reflect its author’s experience of the “animal horror” of war, down to the armaments. Tanks, for instance, were first used in the Battle of the Somme; Tolkien describes Gondolin being overwhelmed by impenetrable “dragons of fire” and “serpents of bronze.”
Fans of the best-selling author have waited anxiously, to say the least.Fans of the best-selling author have waited anxiously, to say the least.
“We never dared to dream that we would see this published,” said Shaun Gunner, the chairman of The Tolkien Society. “ ‘The Fall of Gondolin’ is, to many in the Tolkien community, the Holy Grail of Tolkien texts.”“We never dared to dream that we would see this published,” said Shaun Gunner, the chairman of The Tolkien Society. “ ‘The Fall of Gondolin’ is, to many in the Tolkien community, the Holy Grail of Tolkien texts.”
Nancy Wartik wrote today’s Back Story.Nancy Wartik wrote today’s Back Story.
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