Daily Digest: Trump weaponization czar urged New York Attorney General James to resign over mortgage probe

Also: ‘King James’ at Barrington Stage uses sports to explore friendship • 2026 Genesis GV70 is everything and more

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries Trump weaponization czar urged New York Attorney General James to resign over mortgage probe NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s political weaponization czar sent a letter urging New York Attorney General Letitia James to resign from office “as an act of good faith” four days after startin… Read more → 'King James' at Barrington Stage uses sports to explore friendship PITTSFIELD, MASS. — The lesson to be learned from the Barrington Stage Company production of "King James" is that a play does not have to be profound in order to enjoy and learn from it. "King Jame… Read more → 2026 Genesis GV70 is everything and more As the 2026 models begin to roll off the production floor and into Grasso's Garage, the start of the upcoming year shows out with one heck of an automobile ready for a fresh test. The 2026 Genesis GV70 Sport Touring AWD enters Grasso's Garage and chart-topping accolades are standing by. Similar to last year's model tester, the GV70 is Genesis's most popular vehicle in the fleet and for good reason. Just look at the curvatures displayed by the unique design setting it apart from the rest. In typical Genesis form, the GV70 has continued sales improvement year over year by […] Read more → Brazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina seeking asylum Brazil's federal police say they found messages on the telephone of the embattled former president. Read more → Paris residents fight overtourism and 'Disneyfication' of beloved Montmartre neighborhood Shops are disappearing in favor of stalls selling trinkets and hordes of people shooting selfies. Read more → China rushes to build out solar, and emissions edge downward One challenge is aligning green energy distribution with industrial needs across the country. Read more → It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms They are the most dangerous storms, making up about 85% of major Atlantic hurricanes. Read more → Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo The hatchlings are said to be eating well and growing. Read more → Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland The cubs were all limping due to being held in captivity for so long. Read more → Parents of kids swept away in Texas floods beg lawmakers to protect future campers The bill has been dubbed the "Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act." Read more → Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel's military Protests at Microsoft's campus called for the tech giant to cut ties with Israel. Read more →

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