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The USS Abraham Lincoln is headed home following its nine-month deployment—the same ship where sailors reportedly attempted to jump overboard. / NBC News, Navy Times
A new aircraft carrier scheduled to be named after a Black war hero may be renamed for President Trump. / The Guardian
Jamelle Bouie: It is frightening to contemplate what [Trump] might do to save his fragile sense of self. / The New York Times [$]
In the Middle East, Netanyahu’s government is seen to be hoping for another intifada, anticipating October’s election. / The Economist
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Ebola outbreak is now the fastest-spreading on record. / DW
“If this isn’t war, I’m not sure what is.” Russia’s shadow war with Europe continues to escalate. / Unmasking Russia
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“Nordic Tuscany” refers to a part of Sweden that’s now producing award-winning wines, thanks to the climate crisis. / Semafor
The Bordeaux region of France has recorded more days this year above 104 degrees than during the entire century-plus since 1920. / Kottke
See also: The makers of Top Ramen debut a new instant noodle that’s rehydrated with cold water. / Untitled Food Magazine
The United States federal debt surpasses $40 trillion, double its size from less than 10 years ago. / NPR
Regarding Wednesday’s link about artificial intelligence upending book publishing: “There is a real dirty secret right now, which is that almost every writer is using it.” / Platformer
San Francisco is said to be full of “stochastic parrots,” or people describing themselves as if they were language models. / The Atlantic [$]
Does Manhattan need more ornamental architecture? Should London’s Heygate estate have been saved? / Fashionably Late Takes, The Londoner
A driving tour of Los Angeles’s remaining Googie masterpieces. / Wallpaper
Unrelated: Everything you need to know about competitive boat docking. / The Wall Street Journal [$]