President Obama Cuts Sentences for 214 Inmates
In a historic move President Obama has reduced the sentences for more than 200, mostly non-violent federal drug offenders, some of whom were serving life sentences. The move, which is the most sentences commuted in one day since 1900, is part of the president's push to reform the federal justice system. [BuzzFeed]
Senior GOP Officials Explore What Would Happen If Trump Quit
Republican nominee Donald Trump does not seem to be considering leaving the race, but GOP officials are so frustrated by his unpredictable behavior that they are reportedly exploring what would happen if their presidential nominee dropped out. Since there is no mechanism for forcing him to withdraw, Trump would have to exit the race voluntarily, and the process to choose his successor would be complicated. [ABC and Washington Post]
Don’t Fall for Bogus Kids’ Zika Prevention Products, Attorney General Says
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is warning parents against products for children like the Wildheart Outdoors Natural Mosquito Repellent Bracelet and Kenza High Quality Zika Mosquito Repellent Smiley Patch that claim to prevent Zika by using ingredients like B vitamins, essential oils and ultrasound energy to supposedly deter mosquitoes. The products, which Schneiderman called “absolutely shameless,” haven’t been approved by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Instead, parents should take measures like eliminating standing water in or near their homes, wearing pants or long sleeves, and using mosquito repellents that have been registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To find an EPA-approved insect repellant, click here. [The Atlantic]
The Story Behind a Senseless Killing in The Bronx
Julian Washington, 30, died after having his throat slashed in a brawl at a party in The Bronx. As part of its “Murder in the 4-0” series, the New York Times takes a deep look at the events that led up to the senseless killing. [New York Times]
Melania Trump May Run Into Immigration Trouble
A racy photo spread in the New York Post may have uncovered inconsistencies in Melania Trump’s immigration history, which could pose problems for her today, experts tell Politico. [Politico]
The Relationship Between Putin and Trump
Trump has talked quite a lot about Russia and President Vladimir Putin during the course of the 2016 campaign, and New Yorker editor David Remnick has written a detailed analysis of the relationship between the two men. His final judgment is not particularly kind to Trump: “Putin knows a chump when he sees one.” [New Yorker]
Can Black Americans #BlaxIt?
It seems like the U.S. is now having a #Brexit of its own these days, as several authors and activist begin to wonder if they could do the same, and if so — how exactly could they go about exiting America while staying put? From deciding what celebrities and trends to take with them, including Beyonce, potato salad and Joe Biden, black Americans are humorously sharing — through #blaxit on social — what are the best next steps for the black community. [The Root]
President Obama on Being a Feminist
In an essay for Glamour magazine, President Obama talks about how raising two daughters has shaped his own views about gender equality and why all of us — men included — should be feminists. [Glamour]
Millennials Aren’t Having As Much Sex
In the world’s on-going attempt to understand Millennials, new research shows that 1 out of 10 people ages 20 to 24 are not having sex. That means Millennials are less promiscuous than previous generations, according to the New York Post. [New York Post]
Viral Chinese App Lets You ‘Beautify’ Your Selfies
With around a billion downloads, Chinese app MeituPic lets you create enhanced selfies, making your face slimmer, lips redder or your skin paler. The Washington Post inspects the Chinese phenomena, that even inspires some users to wish they “could live in the world of my Meitu phone forever.” [Washington Post]
Clint Eastwood Defends Trump's Racist Rhetoric: 'Just F-cking Get Over It'
Clinton Eastwood didn’t hold back in an interview with Variety discussing Trump’s candidacy and his disdain for “political correctness” and charges of “racism” against the candidate. [Rolling Stone]
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