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Former US treasurer, current reality show host takes lead role in planning for America’s 250th anniversary

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden has named Rosie Rios, who was U.S. Treasurer under President Barack Obama and more recently cohost of the Unicorn Hunters business-entertainment show, to succeed Philadelphia developer Dan DiLella as chairman of the government’s U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which is planning America’s 250th anniversary.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Former White House aide Seth Andrew gets year in prison for stealing from NYC charter school

NEW YORK — A former education adviser to the Obama administration was sentenced to one year in prison Thursday for stealing more than $218,000 from the network of New York City charter schools he founded.

Tribune News Service

Raymond Allen Murray Jr., one of the Montford Point Marines who broke color barrier in the service in WWII, dead at 99

Despite being treated as “less than a human being,” the members of the segregated unit “fought gallantly,” says James T. Averhart, president of the National Montford Point Marine Association. “This is not just Black history. It is not just Marine Corps history. It is American history.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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PHILADELPHIA — A member of the popular former Philadelphia singing group Brotherly Love, which had celebrity fans and once performed for President Barack Obama, was fatally shot outside his South Philadelphia home Wednesday night, police said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Obama praises Biden breakthroughs on climate, drug prices and economy in rare remarks

Ex-POTUS praises historic investment in efforts to fight climate change and inflation

The Independent UK

Barack Obama’s 2022 summer playlist includes Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen and Harry Styles

Barack Obama hopes to strike another chord with his latest summer playlist.

Tribune News Service

A guide to the books on this week's big lists from Obama and the Booker Prize

When it rains, it pours.

Los Angeles Times

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It's that time again! See which titles made Barack Obama's 2022 summer reading list

Would it really be summer without Barack Obama's summer reading list?

Los Angeles Times

Best hotels in Loch Lomond 2023: Where to stay for luxury, walks and budget beach breaks

Surrounded by incredible landscapes, these are the places to stay when visiting Loch Lomond

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan's relationship with the Obamas - birthday snub and Michelle's warning

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seemed to have a good relationship with former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle - but it has been reported Harry and Michelle may go head to head when they release their new books at the same time

Daily Mirror

West Virginia v. EPA: What Would Have Been the Result Under the Chevron Doctrine?

The Court did not engage with the doctrine directly (as opposed to simply creating an exception to it). How, in fact, would the case have been decided under Chevron?

Reason

GOP support for violence: Still rising

New survey of "extreme polarization and alienation" is dark but not surprising: Americans really hate each other

Salon

To stay in Congress, Mayra Flores bets Democratic South Texas is ready for an outspoken conservative

A Mexican immigrant who worked in cotton fields to pay for school supplies, Flores is a source of hope for Republicans looking to gain ground in the Rio Grande Valley. But her staying power will be put to the test this November.

The Texas Tribune

Time to remove Cuba from terror list

Pointless sanctions based on an outmoded list are creating immense hardship for the Cuban people. Time to move on

Salon

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The Independent UK

Barack Obama shares his 2022 summer playlist – from Wet Leg to Beyoncé

Obama’s selection comprises certified bops, classics, and even a little bit of Wet Leg

Wales Online

Barack Obama's summer playlist features Harry Styles and Wet Leg

Former US President lists 22 tracks with Beyonce at the top

The Independent UK

Barack Obama shares his 2022 summer reading list

Former president recommends 14 books in a wide variety of categories

The Independent UK

Alex Jones shakes his head as Sandy Hook shooting lies read out in court

Scarlett Lewis and Neil Heslin’s son, Jesse, was among the 20 children and six adults who were massacred by a gunman in 2012

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The Independent UK

Barack Obama issues his 2022 summer reading list

Former president recommends 14 books in a wide variety of categories

Reason

It's Becoming Easier To Get Permission To Work, But Not by Enough

Occupational licensing reform is a popular cause, but barriers remain too high.

Evening Standard

Londoner’s Diary: Carlos Acosta on the pandemic’s heavy toll on ballet

In today’s Diary: Carlos Acosta on lack of ballet talent / Luciana Berger and stand up / Kate Moss’s new model / Kenyan paper backs Rishi Sunak / Podcast awards celebrate Deborah James

The Independent UK

One thing voters agree on: Fresh voices needed in politics

Political divides in the U.S. seem deeper than ever, but one of the few shared sentiments right now from voters of all stripes is the desire for something different

Salon

Is Joe Biden another Jimmy Carter?

Carter's presidency was sunk by a failure to promote his own accomplishments — not because there weren't any

Tribune News Service

Wes Moore wins Democratic nomination for Maryland governor, setting up race against conservative Dan Cox in November

Wes Moore, a first-time candidate for elected office who built an energetic campaign against a crowded and robust field, has won the Democratic nomination for Maryland governor.

Tribune News Service

Peter Franchot concedes in Md. Democratic governor race, leaving Wes Moore and Tom Perez as counting continues

BALTIMORE — Peter Franchot, who deferred seeking a fifth four-year term as state comptroller to run for governor this year, conceded in the Democratic primary on Friday as results showed he had little chance of catching Wes Moore and Tom Perez in the ongoing vote count.

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