The Full Belmonte, 8/20/2023
Hurricane Hilary updates: Gov. Newsom declares State of Emergency
Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino Street at the washes will be closed from midnight until further notice.
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Russia says Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon’s surface
“Russia’s space agency said Sunday that its Luna-25 spacecraft — its first lunar mission in almost half a century — crashed into the moon. Roscosmos earlier reported an ‘emergency’ as it was trying to enter pre-landing orbit ahead of a planned Monday moon landing.” [Washington Post]
“Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has made a reputation crusading against elites in higher education. But he has benefited from his own Ivy League connections, a Times investigation found.” [New York Times]
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“Donald Trump’s growing animosity toward Fox motivated him to skip the first Republican debate this week.” [New York Times]
“The Georgia prosecutor who charged Trump is also pursuing a racketeering case involving the rapper Young Thug. Its plodding pace could offer a preview of the Trump trial.” [New York Times]
“Before Hunter Biden’s plea deal collapsed, there were hints that it was on shaky ground.” [New York Times]
World Cup final live updates: Spain wins 1-0 over England
“History has been made. Against the odds and amid a backdrop of turmoil, Spain reached the pinnacle in Sydney on Sunday, beating England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
Olga Carmona’s 29th-minute strike proved to be the winner. Spain could even afford to miss a second-half penalty as La Roja became only the second country, after Germany, to win both the men’s and women’s World Cups.” [CNN]
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THE WEEK AHEAD
What to Watch For
“Guatemala and Ecuador both hold elections today.
The first Republican Party presidential debate is set for Wednesday in Milwaukee.
Zimbabwe holds elections on Wednesday.
The deadline for Trump to surrender to the authorities in Georgia is Friday.
The college football season begins on Saturday.” [New York Times]