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Dec 29 2022
Headline Roundup
Why Is Southwest Canceling Thousands More Flights Than Other Airlines?
Southwest Airlines canceled over 2,500 more flights on Wednesday — many times more than other airlines — amid nationwide flight troubles due to winter storms.
Latest Developments: A Denver International Airport official told The Hill (Center bias) that about 1,000 travelers were forced to sleep at the airport Monday night after Southwest’s cancellations. Baggage claims also filled up
NPR (Online News) Washington Examiner The Dallas Morning NewsNov 02 2022
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Fed Raises Interest Rates to Fight Inflation One Week Before Midterms
The Federal Reserve once again raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point — an effort to fight persistent inflation by indirectly raising borrowing costs to slow down the economy. The increase brings the target federal funds rate to its highest level since 2008.
Key Quotes: Some have raised concerns that the Fed’s interest rate hikes could slow the economy too quickly
New York Post (News) Associated Press CNBCJan 24 2024
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Sweden's NATO Bid Approved By Turkey, Hungary Signals Support
Turkey's parliament approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO, marking a significant step towards completing NATO's expansion across the Nordic region.
The Details: Turkey previously delayed its decision for over a year, largely due to concerns over Sweden's perceived leniency towards groups that Turkey considers to be security threats. Following amendments to Sweden's anti-terrorism laws and
Bloomberg Reuters The Daily CallerFeb 18 2022
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Documents Taken by Trump Contained Classified Information, National Archives Says
Some of the White House documents taken to Mar-a-Lago by former President Donald Trump contained “classified national security information,” the National Archives said in a Friday letter to the House Oversight Committee.
The presence of classified information further opened the possibility that Trump violated federal record-keeping laws. The letter also confirmed earlier reporting on
The Guardian The Hill Washington ExaminerSep 16 2022
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Primary Elections Show Trump’s Enduring Influence
Republican primary elections for the Fall midterms wrapped up this week, the results of which offer a statistical analysis of former President Donald Trump’s enduring influence on the party, shown by the outcomes of his numerous candidate endorsements across the country.
Despite leaving office 20 months ago, Trump remains a central figure in the zeitgeist of American politics, most
Deseret News BBC News New York Times (News)Dec 20 2022
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After FTX, Should Celebrity Endorsements Face More Scrutiny?
After the fall of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, a platform with many celebrity supporters, some say that influencers aren’t facing enough consequences for controversial endorsements.
For Context: A long list of celebrities endorsed FTX and likely convinced some customers to use it, only for it to collapse amid accusations that it illegally mishandled user's money. Kim Kardashian
New York Times (Opinion) New York Post (Opinion) ForbesFeb 10 2022
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Perspectives: States Lifting Mask Mandates Clash With CDC Recommendations
Federal COVID-19 masking guidance is at odds with new rules in many states — regardless of whether the state is led by a Republican or Democrat.
California, New York and a number of other Democrat-led states announced plans this week to drop some or all COVID-19 mask mandates, and nearly every state in the U.S. now plans to end mask mandates by the end of March. Meanwhile, the Centers
National Review (News) CNN (Opinion) NewsweekNov 09 2022
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Biden Holds Post-Election Press Conference, Takes Questions
President Joe Biden praised Democrats’ 2022 election performance and answered reporters’ questions at a Wednesday press conference.
Key Quotes: Biden said Tuesday was “a good day” for democracy and America. He also touted the lack of a “red wave,” saying, “Democrats had a strong night, and we lost fewer seats in the House of Representatives than any Democratic president’s first midterm
National Review (News) Politico The HillNov 03 2022
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Should Voters Worry About Intimidation at the Polls?
With the 2022 midterm elections underway, outlets and politicians on the left are issuing warnings of voter suppression and intimidation. Specific concerns are being raised, and referred to authorities, over potential intimidation occurring in Maricopa County, Arizona, where reports state armed men have been seen loitering around ballot drop boxes and photographing voters.
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Wall Street Journal (News) New York Post (Opinion)Feb 17 2022
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Mapping the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is gradually winding down as infection rates fall, immunity grows and experts show optimism about society's ability to manage the virus.
The Associated Press reported this week that roughly 73% of Americans are immune to the now-dominant Omicron COVID-19 variant, and said that number could rise to 80% by March. In an interview this week, Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel
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