An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Trump’s classified-documents case; an Oasis reunion; the world record for holding world records; and more

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More than 200 former Republican staffers endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

Who they worked for: President George W. Bush, Sen. Mitt Romney and the late Sen. John McCain. They warned yesterday that a Donald Trump presidency would hurt Americans.
What else to know: Indian Americans are conflicted about Harris. And youth climate activists will canvass for Harris — but won't endorse her yet.
Other election news: After R obert F. Kennedy Jr.'s exit, independent candidates would mostly pull votes from Harris.

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Special counsel Jack Smith appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a Trump case.

What we're talking about: The classified-documents case, which Judge Aileen Cannon threw out last month, arguing that Smith was wrongfully appointed and had too much power.
What else to know: Trump's attorneys in the 2020 Georgia election interference case asked to have district attorney Fani Willis removed, accusing her of "public display of racial animus."
Other legal news: A judge halted a Biden administration program offering legal status to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.

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Evacuations in Gaza have upended the delivery of aid.

What's happening? Orders by Israel's military to evacuate a region of central Gaza have displaced humanitarian staff and affected critical aid operations, the U.N. said yesterday.
The scene in Gaza: Thousands have squeezed into overcrowded, polluted areas with little water access, the U.N. said. It has created a "perfect storm" for the spread of polio.

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The founder of Telegram was arrested in France.

Why? As part of an investigation into illegal child abuse activity on the messaging app, French authorities said yesterday. Pavel Durov was detained over the weekend.
The bigger picture: It's the most dramatic action yet in the global fight between officials and tech companies over limits to harmful content, inflaming the debate over free speech online.

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Italy opened an investigation into the captain of a superyacht that sank.

Who is he? James Cutfield, a 51-year-old New Zealander. He was at the helm of a yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily this month, killing seven of 22 people on board.
The question: How the ship sank within minutes of being hit by a storm, and whether any errors were made, like a hatch left open. Other boats in the area were unscathed.

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The Gallagher brothers are reuniting for an Oasis tour.

It's a surprise: Liam and Noel Gallagher have feuded for years after rising to stardom in the 1990s. It got ugly — the Brits split for good in 2009 after a reported backstage fight.
What we know: The new tour, officially announced this morning, will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of their best-selling album, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?"

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An Idaho man holds the world record for holding Guinness World Records.

David Rush broke the world record for toilet paper balancing in 2021, with 101 rolls. (David Rush)

Like what? Juggling while blindfolded, catching marshmallows in his mouth, bursting balloons with chopsticks and more. David Rush owns 181 world records — and counting.
Why does he do it? He's a motivational speaker who wants to share a message of perseverance. The quest also entertains his family and followers on social media.

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