The Choice is Clear

Takeaways from Super Tuesday. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( March 6, 2024 Good morning! We kick things off with two important interviews: One breaking down [the key takeaways from Super Tuesday](, and another on [what's happening in Israel and Gaza](. Then, we’ll head over to Storm Lake, Iowa, for a fascinating look at [what a small city can teach the rest of the country](. We’ve also got the scoop on [why the Kate Middleton rumor mill is churning on](, despite that recently released snapshot, and [who’s primed to win at the Oscars](, from an entertainment expert. Let’s dive in.   In the News [Biden/Trump composite]( Getty Images The Choice Is Clear Yesterday, primaries and caucuses in 16 states and American Samoa all but confirmed what most of us have long assumed to be true: We're heading for a Biden-Trump rematch. Here's more on that — [plus some other key takeaways from Super Tuesday](. With so much to discuss as the 2024 election draws closer, I caught up with Steve Schmidt, who I met when he was running John McCain’s campaign in 2008. We discussed how this year's contest is shaping up — and even though the subject matter is pretty tense, Steve managed to keep things entertaining! [Check out our conversation, here](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Ftakeaways-from-super-tuesday%2F   In Conversation Time is ticking for Israel and Hamas to reach a cease-fire deal before Ramadan begins. To get the latest on the war, [I sat down with Richard Haass](, a veteran diplomat, respected scholar of international relations, and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. I picked his brain about the status of negotiations, why he thinks President Biden needs to adopt a new policy towards Israel (and what that should look like), and more. [WATCH HERE](   More Stories More politics: Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey will advance to the general election in the hotly contested race for California's open Senate seat. Arizona independent Kyrsten Sinema has announced her retirement from the Senate, and Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein will face off in North Carolina’s governor race. Money matters: Donald Trump met with Elon Musk in Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday, the New York Times reports. The meeting has prompted speculation that Trump is seeking financial support from Musk as he heads into a rematch against President Biden. Trump has also asked the judge overseeing E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against him to cut his $83.3 million penalty — or grant a retrial. AI latest: Teachers are being encouraged to use the ChatGPT-powered tool Writable [to grade students in grades 3-12](. And in disturbing news, NBC has revealed that both Facebook and Instagram hosted ads for a deepfake app that featured a fake nude image of Wednesday star Jenna Ortega when she was just 16.   First-Person [A sign between two stone pillars spelling out ''Stone Lake'' in front of snowy scene]( Dolores Cullen, Storm Lake Times Pilot Six years ago, I visited Storm Lake, Iowa — a town that was embodying the American melting pot, successfully integrating immigrants from all over the world since the 1970s. I met with Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, as part of [my docuseries America Inside Out](. Lately, I've been wondering how Storm Lake's been doing, especially with immigration issues dominating the headlines (and possibly the polls). So I asked Art for an update. Read [his candid — and all-too-important— remarks right here](. [READ MORE](   Must-Reads [Daily Star paper with Kate Middleton on the cover]( Gossip Girl The conspiracy theories haven't died down since a photo of Kate Middleton's first public sighting was released. Here's the latest. [Read More »]( [Illustration of woman looking outside window where Covid particles are floating outside]( Unforeseen Impact One woman's heartbreaking battle with colon cancer shows the hidden consequences of Covid lockdowns. [Read More »]( [Oscar statues]( Going for Gold Who will take home an Oscar on Sunday? We asked an entertainment reporter for his predictions on which films will win big — and why. [Read More »](   Going Strong [Ryan Cooper]( James Dimmock For this week's wellness column, Ryan Cooper is taking us back to basics with [a breathwork routine that'll get you in the zone](. Take just 10 minutes out of your day to prioritize yourself, and you'll emerge from this deep breathing cycle feeling more relaxed and focused. 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