Good morning and welcome to Newsweek’s summary of Thursday’s national, regional and international newspapers. The front pages don’t agree on one major story, which is sometimes taken to mean it was a low-news day. But the lack of a major Trump or Biden lead at least creates a chance for editors to go with something different, to make them stand out from the crowd, and offer a bigger choice for potential readers.
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal leads with a report on Elon Musk’s alleged blurred boundaries with a female employee at SpaceX. The paper reviewed documents containing detailed descriptions of his alleged relationship with a former intern. Musk did not comment. The publication also features a story commemorating the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Rubik’s Cube.
The New York Times
The New York Times shares the story of a Nepalese Sherpa, a member of the native ethnic group known for working as guides on the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. His achievements were overlooked by the world, even though he guided a record-holding Norwegian climber to the summit. He was killed by an avalanche last October.
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe shares positive news about the decline in the number of deaths from opiate overdoses in Massachusetts. The state has seen a decline of 10 percent in 2023, the largest decrease in more than a decade. The paper also writes about a ban on revenge porn, which is about to be sent to the governor of Massachusetts. As you’d expect, the unstoppable Celtics feature heavily.
New York Post
The New York Post’s main story focuses on calls from Jewish community leaders for bans on masked marches. It refers to a past instance of such a ban, on the KKK, when it was “illegal to be disguised in public”. The front page shows a pro-Palestinian protester in New York with a covered face and wearing a “Hamas headband”.
Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle leads with a report on a $1 billion bond the city council approved for fire department back pay. The paper also shares the story of a forester from Conroe who spends his life preserving nature’s beauty for future generations. Another story focuses on the ceasefire proposition in Gaza.
USA Today
USA Today shares the moving story of a therapist who worked with people suffering from traumatic brain injuries and who was shot in the spine, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. She now uses her voice to speak against gun violence and advocates for greater accessibility for disabled people. Another story covers the controversy of “last meals” for people on death row.
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