<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Until They Lose
The new U.S. embassy opens in Jerusalem while protesters are killed in Gaza. Plus, where Silicon Valley’s money goes, the history of the world’s largest pearl, and more.
by Rosa Inocencio Smith
May 14, 2018
4 minutes
What We’re Following
Jerusalem and Gaza: Israeli and American officials celebrated the opening of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, even as Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinian demonstrators in Gaza, killing dozens. Here are photos of the scene in Gaza. While President Trump has expressed hope that his decision to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem will bring peace in the Middle East, it’s already inflamed long-standing tensions between Israel and Palestine.
As Garrett Epps explains, a new ruling from the Supreme Court on sports betting could have Ibram X. Kendi argues that among police hampers investigations of officer misconduct. And Natasha Bertrand reports that
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