The Wall Street Journal is reporting on the Los Angeles mayoral race, noting that reality TV star Spencer Pratt is challenging incumbent Karen Bass. Tunku Varadarajan's interview highlights Pratt's social media presence and his arguments regarding city mismanagement. The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is handicapping the U.S. Senate race in Texas, stating that President Donald J Trump's endorsement helped Ken Paxton secure the Republican nomination against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. The board said national Republicans will now face significant spending to support Paxton, who faces ethical challenges, against Democrat James Talarico. Paul du Quenoy and Judith Miller report for the Wall Street Journal that "woke" diversity initiatives, while seemingly on the defensive, remain evident. They cite the University of Florida's appointment of a new president as an example of this progressive ideology. Ben Sasse writes for the Wall Street Journal that the increasing online activity of children may stem from adults' aversion to their energetic outdoor play. He argues young people need more opportunities for difficult and risky activities, including exploring their neighborhoods instead of the internet. The Wall Street Journal's books editors have presented their recommendations for summer reading. The Wall Street Journal Opinion video discusses how the "climate-fear industry," previously funded by tech billionaires, is now focusing its activism on data centers.
