Russell Westbrook, one of the most explosive guards of his era, announced his retirement Wednesday after an 18-year NBA career. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7468291/2026/08/12/russell-westbrook-nba-retirement-video/
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Unexpected magic and feel-good familiarity: Four ways to extend the benefits of a holiday
With the arrival of August, many of us in the Northern Hemisphere are in the full swing of the summer holidays. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260811-four-ways-to-extend-the-benefits-of-a-holiday
Why Karoline Leavitt might be impossible for Trump to replace
The most clamorous president in modern history always gets his message out — in a daily riot of online posts, interviews and rancor with reporters. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/13/politics/karoline-leavitt-leaving-white-house-trump
America really might restore democracy to Venezuela
When President Donald Trump sent American special forces to snatch Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, in January, it did not sound as though restoring democracy was his priority. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/08/12/america-really-might-restore-democracy-to-venezuela
With a nail-biting win, Dems pin their hopes on Michigan in midterms | The Excerpt
In a nail-biter Democratic senate primary in Michigan, progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment candidate Representative Haley Stevens, a four-term centrist congresswoman, in what could signal a further sign of change to the party’s direction. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her analysis of the race. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/08/06/all-eyes-are-on-michigan-for-a-must-win-senate-race-for-democrats-the-excerpt/91185995007/