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Jul 01 2022
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Flight Cancellations and Delays Disrupt US Holiday Travel
A surge of travelers and an ongoing flight staffing shortage led to thousands of flight cancellations and delays ahead of 4th of July weekend.
Some in the airline industry reportedly called the surge “airmageddon.” According to flight tracker FlightAware, there were over 2,600 cancellations on Thursday and over 2,800 cancellations on Friday, with over 25,000 delays each day. The surge
New York Times (News) Axios New York Post (News)Nov 16 2022
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Amazon Begins Layoffs, 10,000 Employees Expected to be Impacted
Amazon began a round of layoffs on Wednesday. The layoffs were initially reported by the New York Times (Lean Left Bias) on Tuesday, with reports stating approximately 10,000 employees could lose their position at the company as it works towards consolidating select divisions and teams.
Key Quotes: Dave Limp, Senior Vice President of Devices & Services at Amazon, addressed Amazon
New York Post (News) Forbes GizmodoOct 08 2022
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Senate Candidates Face Off in Debates Ahead of Midterm Elections
In three tight races that could prove the deciding factor in which party controls the Senate after November’s midterm elections, rival candidates faced off in televised debates this past week; In Wisconsin, incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson (R) and challenger Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D); In North Carolina, U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (R) and Cheri Beasley (D); In Arizona, incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly (D) and
Associated Press The Hill Fox News DigitalNov 16 2022
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World Population Surpasses 8 Billion People, UN Says
Earth’s human population reached 8 billion on November 15, according to a UN report. What does this mean for the future of our species?
By the Numbers: There were about 2.5 billion people alive in 1950, according to UN data — more than at any prior time in history. The population doubled to 5 billion by 1987, reaching 6 billion in 1999 and 7 billion in 2011. The UN projects that we will
CNN Digital Nature.com The Daily WireApr 27 2022
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Is Student Loan Forgiveness A Necessary Policy Change or Selfish Act?
As President Joe Biden evaluates different options to substantially relieve federal student loan debt, Americans are debating the effectiveness of loan forgiveness.
Although Biden pledged during his presidential campaign to forgive at least $10,000 in student loan debt for every borrower, his administration has since taken a more moderate approach. The freeze on federal student loan
National Review (News) NBC News Digital Chicago TribuneSep 30 2022
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Democrat Calls for New House Leadership Over Lawmaker Stock Trading Ban Delay
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) called for new House leadership on Friday after top Democrats delayed a vote on legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading stocks.
Lawmakers have negotiated for months over the details of the stock trading ban, culminating this week with the introduction of the “Combatting Financial Conflicts of Interest in Government Act.” However, the
Bloomberg Washington Examiner The HillNov 09 2022
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Georgia Is Headed to a Senate Runoff. What Happens Next?
Neither Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock nor Republican Herschel Walker gained over 50% of the vote in Georgia on Election Day, multiple outlets projected, likely pushing the race into a December 6 runoff.
For Context: If other battleground Senate races go the way they’re currently leaning, Georgia will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate in January. This isn’t
CNBC ABC News (Online) Washington ExaminerNov 08 2022
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When Will We Know the 2022 Midterm Election Results?
It’s likely that we won’t know the final results of every state and local election on Election Day.
For Context: In 2020, a rise in the use of mail-in ballots — which many states bar election officials from counting before Election Day — led to delays in official election results. This created a “mirage” effect, where some candidates appeared to gain a lead after Election Day as mail-in
NPR (Online News) 538 (ABC News) Washington ExaminerJan 22 2022
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Perspectives: Americans Compare Strategies As Biden Predicts Russia-Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden said this week that he believes Russia will invade Ukraine as tensions continue to grow between the two nations.
While Biden originally stated that a "minor incursion" would elicit a different response from the U.S. than a full-on invasion, his administration spent the last few days "cleaning up that remark" and said "Russia will pay a heavy price" if any troops
National Review (News) CNN Digital The HillApr 14 2022
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Would Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter Be Good or Bad?
Billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to buy Twitter are fueling a sharp partisan split on whether the move would help or hurt the online flow of information.
Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share in cash, or about $43 billion, and said the platform "needs to be transformed as a private company" and has the "potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe." Twitter
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