NotableA setback for the MAGA media takeover. “Trump is beatable if you take a page from his playbook and flood the zone with opposition.” — Michelle Goldberg, an Opinion columnist Mamdani was wrong to threaten Netanyahu. “What if Mamdani actually wanted to be a bridge builder between Israelis and Palestinians, a role for which he has the unique capacity and talent?” — Thomas L. Friedman, an Opinion columnist The vice president has an authenticity problem. “Vance’s difficulty finding well-being, much less genuineness, raises basic questions about his expected presidential campaign.” — Thomas B. Edsall, a contributing Opinion writer Spotlight
Remember When ‘Blame Canada’ Was a Joke?This new attack on Canada runs counter to the United States’ own economic interests. ICYMIBig Food is entering its tobacco era. “I’ve tracked more than half a dozen other personal injury lawsuits filed against major food manufacturers, all alleging ultraprocessed foods, engineered to drive addiction and marketed to children, caused chronic diseases in someone under the age of 18. I’ve followed these cases because I’ve become increasingly convinced that litigation may be our only path to a healthy food environment.” — Julia Belluz, a contributing Opinion writer Read now → Listen (or Watch)
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