Thursday Briefing: Trump Lectures South Africa’s Leader

Plus, everyone is moving to Chengdu.

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American Breakfast Cereals Are Becoming Less Healthy, Study Finds

They contain increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.

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How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners

Proposed changes making their way through Congress would benefit many employees, but some details are still in flux.

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A.I.-Generated Reading List in Chicago Sun-Times Recommends Nonexistent Books

A summer reading insert recommended made-up titles by real authors such as Isabel Allende and Delia Owens. The Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer have apologized.

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Monroe Milstein, Burlington Coat Factory Founder, Dies at 98

His was not exactly a rags-to-riches story, but his family made $1.3 billion from an original down payment of $75,000 in savings.

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‘Business Ideas’ Review: A Parable in a Cute Cafe

Milo Cramer’s new comedy about work, survival and the quest for a meaningful life opens Clubbed Thumb’s venerable Summerworks festival.

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Three Sentenced for Luring Gay-Bar Robbery Victims to Their Deaths

The men were convicted of murder, robbery and conspiracy in what prosecutors described as a “deadly hustle” that targeted patrons at night spots in Manhattan.

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Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75

He had announced late last year that he was being treated for cancer of the esophagus. He told his constituents in April that he would not seek re-election.

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Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon

The event was held in the Pentagon’s auditorium during working hours and featured Mr. Hegseth’s pastor.

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Democrats Hammer Linda McMahon Over Education Department Cuts

Ms. McMahon defended President Trump’s budget proposal, which puts her agency on the chopping block.

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