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Access to premium content | No advertisement mailers Work Blinken announces $1 billion Ukraine aid package during surprise visit Russia has frequently framed the war in Ukraine as a proxy war with the West, blaming the roots of the conflict, which began after Russia invaded its neighbor in February 2022, on Ukraine\'s Western allies. Work Suspected Russian drone debris is found in Romania. Andrew Higgins is the bureau chief for East and Central Europe based in Warsaw. Previously a correspondent and bureau chief in Moscow for The Times, he was on the team awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting, and led a team that won the same prize in 1999 while he was Moscow bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal.  More about Andrew Higgins � Work Russia-Ukraine war live: at least 17 killed in missile strike on market, say Ukrainian officials - as it happened Horrific cruelty. Russians attacked local market in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region. We already know about 16 dead and 31 wounded. Deepest condolences to the loved ones of the victims. Each attack on 🇺🇦 is an attack on all of us. We have to be strong and stand up against all odds. Work Burning Man’s Muddy Aftermath: A Desert Full of ‘Moop’     Jack Healy is a Phoenix-based national correspondent who focuses on the fast-changing politics and climate of the Southwest. He has worked in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a graduate of the University of Missouri’s journalism school. More about Jack Healy You Might Like � � � Work Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: GameStop, American Eagle Outfitters and more     Verint Systems — The analytics company shed 13% in extended trading after missing on earnings and revenue in its second quarter. Verint posted adjusted earnings of 48 cents per share, while analysts polled by FactSet forecast 57 cents per share. Revenue came in at $210.2 million, falling short of the estimated $57.4 million. Work Tropical storm could become 'extremely dangerous' hurricane, US experts warn     The climate crisis has fueled the hottest summer ever recorded, with various extreme weather conditions across the globe - increasing the risk of heatwaves, wildfires and floods in addition to tropical storms and hurricanes. According to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, June to August was the planet's warmest period since the 1940s, when records began. Work Jan. 6 Rioters Have Been Held to Account. That Might Be the Easy Part.     “We have the fraud charges and we have the seditious conspiracy charges,” said Daniel C. Richman, a former federal prosecutor and a law professor at Columbia University. “But what we don’t yet have is any link between the two beyond vague inferences and thoughts.” Work Mustang rally? SMU got what it wanted, but will the ACC move mean a return to glory?     Hart said at the celebration ceremony that the Mustangs have a lot of work to do. The stadium is still under construction. There will be a lot more money to raise, tickets to sell and a lot of infrastructure work to do. It\'s time to Pony Up. You Might Like � � � Work Is Berhalter capable of pushing the USMNT to new World Cup heights?     This U.S. team is deeper now than that 2002 edition, but the rest of the world hasn\'t been standing still either. So, while Berhalter\'s stated goal is clear, the pathway isn\'t. The onus will be on Berhalter to find a way. Work Catch up on CFB recruiting: The commits, flips, trends and transfers you might have missed     Again, this is not suggesting that any quarterback has expressed interest in transferring, but given the landscape, Georgia\'s quarterback room lends itself to the question of what happens in the future. Kirby Smart named Carson Beck the starter for this season, which leaves Brock Vandagriff, who is a redshirt sophomore, and Gunner Stockton, who signed in the 2022 class, on the bench. Beck is a redshirt junior, so he would hypothetically have another season as the starter. Add in that Georgia has the No. 2 overall prospect, quarterback Dylan Raiola, committed in the 2024 class, and there is a logjam that could see someone leave. Right now, Georgia has a good problem -- several good quarterbacks. However, it eventually could create a scenario where the depth is depleted for the future. Smart went through this before when Justin Fields transferred while Jake Fromm was the starter, but it\'ll be a tricky situation to navigate with multiple quarterbacks on the roster who could play and contribute to a team. � Work Judge Orders Texas to Move Barrier From Middle of the Rio Grande     J. David Goodman is the Houston bureau chief, covering Texas. He has written about government, criminal justice and the role of money in politics for The Times since 2012. More about J. David Goodman Work Afghan refugee wrongly jailed in Greece wins thousands in compensation     MEPs and solidarity groups have called for the revision of EU anti-smuggling directives that oblige member states to penalise perceived facilitation of illegal entry because so often it is misinterpreted by overzealous law enforcers in frontline countries like Greece. � Work 'We were in awe of what he was doing': Untold stories from Patrick Mahomes' rookie season     \"Alex was way ahead of me at that point where he could run the offense the right way. He was playing so [well] that there was never a thought that I should be playing. I wasn\'t supposed to be playing. I was supposed to be learning.\" Work AMC shares slide more than 30% after theater chain announces plan to sell additional stock     The U.S. movie business remains below pre-pandemic levels, and the ongoing strikes in Hollywood have clouded the release slate for the rest of 2023 and 2024. AMC and pop star Taylor Swift announced last week that the theater chain is serving as the distributor for a concert movie of The Eras Tour to be released in October. � Work Declan Rice, Harry Kane? How do clubs replace one big star?     The Hammers do not look like a team who had their midfield core cut out over the summer. Replacing a key player will never be an easy task, but it looks like Moyes\' men may have provided a blueprint for others to follow in the future. Work Jeremy Grantham sounds the alarm on stocks, recession, inflation, and interest rates in a new interview. Here are his 8 best quotes.     8. \"We are invested 75% in early-stage venture capital, which most people would consider a bizarre concentration. We consider it the best part of capitalism, and very much the best part of American capitalism.\" (Grantham was speaking about his foundation, which holds 95% of his wealth.) � Work RuPaul’s Drag Race is one of America’s top entertainment export     The answer to the quiz is B, legendary designer and frequent Cher collaborator Bob Mackie. Lady Gaga featured in the first episode of season 9, which was viewed by almost 1 million people, while Ariana Grande has been a judge twice. Elton John has not joined the judging panel (yet!) but once recorded a video for the queens. Work NFL Week 1 Injury tracker     Breece Hall, RB, QMon, Sep 4: Coach Robert Saleh said that he expects Hall (knee) to suit up for Sept. 11\'s regular-season opener against the Bills on Monday Night Football, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Work LIVE Transfer Talk: Griezmann the next European star expected to move to MLS     The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Work Trump bid to delay $250 million New York fraud trial is 'completely without merit,' judge says     James in that court filing alleged that Trump\'s true net worth was much lower than what he claimed each year over the course of a decade, a difference that translated to \"$1 billion or more in all but one year,\" she said. Work Australian regulator sues PayPal unit over unfair term in small business contracts By Reuters     Work With an Escaped Killer Loose, an Unsettling Encounter in a Darkened House     Ms. Smith acknowledged how uneasy the past few days had been but she said that it was important to keep the disruption in perspective. An hour away in Philadelphia, she pointed out, there were neighborhoods where fear of violence was a constant fact of daily life. Work Justice Dept. Says It Will Indict Hunter Biden on Gun Charge This Month     Glenn Thrush covers the Department of Justice. He joined The Times in 2017 after working for Politico, Newsday, Bloomberg News, The New York Daily News, The Birmingham Post-Herald and City Limits. More about Glenn Thrush Work Nick Bosa leads non-QBs in biggest active contracts in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL     McDavid hasn\'t led the Oilers to a Stanley Cup win yet, but he\'s one of just two players to unanimously win the Hart Memorial Trophy, doing so in 2021. The other unanimous winner? Wayne Gretzky. Work Republicans try to stop Biden's new, more affordable student loan repayment plan     The Education Department has warned that the Covid pandemic had left millions of borrowers financially worse off and that Biden\'s student loan forgiveness plan was necessary to avoid a historic rise in delinquencies and defaults. Work London to Norman: Inside one recruit's 5,000-mile official visit     For one weekend, Akinkunmi got to experience everything he wanted to and says it was extraordinary travel circumstances were worth it. If nothing else, he got to try Wagyu steak for the first time and the excitement in his voice describing the steak could be felt through the phone. Work Covid hospitalizations spike with new variant as school returns, U.S. readies vaccines     Birx said the summer wave comes about two weeks later every year, which means the U.S. should expect a winter surge in late December or early January. \"We should be making vaccine right now for that wave,\" she told ABC. Work The Great Salt Lake is shrinking rapidly and Utah has failed to stop it, a new lawsuit says     Jesse Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Work Florida Expected to Approve Classical Exam as a Competitor to the SAT     Dana Goldstein is a national correspondent for The Times, writing about family policy and demographics. She is the author of the bestselling “The Teacher Wars: A History of America’s Most Embattled Profession.” More about Dana Goldstein Work Ferid Murad, Nobelist Who Saw How a Gas Can Aid the Heart, Dies at 86     Clay Risen is an obituaries reporter for The Times. Previously, he was a senior editor on the Politics desk and a deputy op-ed editor on the Opinion desk. He is the author, most recently, of “American Rye: A Guide to the Nation’s Original Spirit.” More about Clay Risen Work Now or never? 49ers might be running out of chances to win sixth Super Bowl title     \"Super Bowl is at the top of everybody\'s priority list right now,\" Williams said. \"Worrying about when the window closes really does nothing for us right now. It\'s like worrying about when you\'re going to die. It is going to close eventually, but what\'s the point of looking forward to it?\" Work Fed's Collins says policymakers can 'proceed cautiously' on future rate hikes     Market pricing points to a strong likelihood that the Fed will not raise rates at its Sept. 19-20 policy meeting, according to CME Group data. However, it\'s a close call for the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 meeting, with traders assigning about a 43% probability of one last increase. Work We Bet You Can't Guess How Many Americans Actually Retire With a Million Bucks     If you expect Social Security benefits to be part of your retirement picture, it’s important to understand how much you might be able to collect. You can receive your full benefit amount when you retire at your normal retirement age, but it’s possible to take benefits as early as 62. Doing so, however, can shrink the amount you’re able to receive. On the other hand, you can increase your benefit amount by waiting until age 70 to apply. Deciding when to take Social Security benefits is another topic you may want to discuss with your financial advisor. Work Biden Administration to Bar Drilling on Millions of Acres in Alaska     Lisa Friedman reports on federal climate and environmental policy from Washington. She has broken multiple stories about the Trump administration’s efforts to repeal climate change regulations and limit the use of science in policymaking. More about Lisa Friedman Work McConnell, Dismissing Health Questions, Insists He Will Continue as Leader     Annie Karni is a congressional correspondent. She was previously a White House correspondent. Before joining The Times, she covered the White House and Hillary Clinton\'s 2016 presidential campaign for Politico, and spent a decade covering local politics for the New York Post and the New York Daily News. More about Annie Karni Work Promises, sacrifices and betrayal: Inside the feud between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers     In Harden\'s situation, the price started high -- max offers from Houston and Brooklyn in 2021 -- and has come down every year. Only he\'s not the customer in this equation. The team is. And it\'s making him feel cheap. Work Pats' Ezekiel Elliott pays homage to numbers on reversible chain     Elliott put together one of the greatest rookie seasons as a running back with 1,631 rushing yards as a rookie -- a Cowboys\' record and third-best in NFL history. He also ran for 15 touchdowns, three shy of Eric Dickerson\'s rookie record. The NFL named Elliott as Rookie of the Year and a member of the All-Pro First Team. Work Run amok: 11,000 DQ'd at marathon, per report     Bolivian runner Héctor Garibay Flores won the men\'s marathon in a course-record 2 hours, 8 minutes, 23 seconds, breaking the previous mark by more than two minutes. Kenyan Celestine Chepchirchir was the women\'s champion in 2:27:17. Work Catch up on CFB recruiting: The commits, flips, trends and transfers you might have missed     Again, this is not suggesting that any quarterback has expressed interest in transferring, but given the landscape, Georgia\'s quarterback room lends itself to the question of what happens in the future. Kirby Smart named Carson Beck the starter for this season, which leaves Brock Vandagriff, who is a redshirt sophomore, and Gunner Stockton, who signed in the 2022 class, on the bench. Beck is a redshirt junior, so he would hypothetically have another season as the starter. Add in that Georgia has the No. 2 overall prospect, quarterback Dylan Raiola, committed in the 2024 class, and there is a logjam that could see someone leave. Right now, Georgia has a good problem -- several good quarterbacks. However, it eventually could create a scenario where the depth is depleted for the future. Smart went through this before when Justin Fields transferred while Jake Fromm was the starter, but it\'ll be a tricky situation to navigate with multiple quarterbacks on the roster who could play and contribute to a team. Work Bottom 10: Things go south for Clemson and its South Carolina mates     Waiting List: Huh-Why-Yuh, LS-Who, Flori-duh, No-vada, Central Not Western or Eastern Michigan, Muddled Tennessee State, TC-Who Just Played For The Natty And Then Lost To The Bottom 10 Champs? Work Gas Prices Are Likely To Go Up Again — And There's 1 Big Reason Why     Oil prices will pinch hardest outside the United States. Americans pay the second-lowest gas prices in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the 38-nation club of rich countries, behind only Colombia. Like the U.S., Norway, which pays the highest prices, is a major producer of oil. But the Nordic nation’s high taxes on fuel have helped fund a massive buildout of charging stations, helping to propel electric vehicles to 80% of new cars sold last year. Work Trump uses Facebook to fund presidential run, two years after Meta banned him     The Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee, which represents the bulk of the Meta ad spending for Trump, raised more than $53 million over that same time period and transferred over $31 million to affiliated committees, including Save America. Work Texas AG Ken Paxton's affair explains his illegal acts, former aide testifies at impeachment trial     For years, many Texas Republicans have resisted criticizing or facing head-on the litany of legal troubles surrounding Paxton, who has remained popular among the hard right by aligning himself closely to Trump and rushing his office into lawsuits that have halted priorities of the Biden administration. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. 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