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May 09 2024
Opinion
Biden abandons Israel
When Hamas launched its Oct. 7, 2023, rape, kidnap, and murder killing spree against Israeli civilians, President Joe Biden quickly traveled to Israel and pledged that America would have its longtime ally’s back. Since then, he has repeatedly affirmed his “ironclad” commitment to the security of the Jewish state.
But the “ironclad” pledge should concern Baltic states as they face
Washington Examiner
May 15 2024
News
Manchester City takes huge step toward fourth consecutive English Premier League title with win against Tottenham
The celebrations during Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Tottenham on Tuesday were testament to the importance of the high-stakes match as the reigning champion took a huge step towards a fourth straight English Premier League title. City now jumps two points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the table, meaning a win in its final game of the season against West Ham would secure the unprecedented
CNN Digital
May 14 2024
News
Brawl erupts after 200 'rowdy' teens gather at shopping mall carnival; teen jumps on cop's back, another elbows cop in head
A brawl erupted after around 200 "rowdy" teens gathered at a Minnesota shopping mall carnival over the weekend. Among the featured attractions: a teen jumping on a police officer's back, coupled with another youngster elbowing the same officer in the head. The officer suffered a concussion and is out of work, KARE-TV reported. 'Grow up. ... I understand you're kids, but ... it's not right.'
The Blaze
May 14 2024
News
Iranian Filmmaker Fleeing Flogging, Prison Casts Dark Cloud Over Cannes Film Festival
Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof said on Monday he has fled his native country after it sentenced him to eight years in prison, plus flogging, for “collusion to act against national security.” Rasoulof is now a refugee in Europe, where he plans to attend the premiere of his film The Seed of the Sacred Fig at the Cannes Film Festival this week. Rasoulof denounced the terrorist-
Breitbart News
May 02 2024
News
CPS agrees to raise wages of ‘lowest paid workers’, in a new, four-year agreement with SEIU Local 73
After a year of negotiations, Chicago Public Schools and SEIU Local 73, representing around 11,000 district support staffers, have reached a new, tentative four-year agreement, which CPS announced in a press release Wednesday night. “Our Union members are finally being recognized for their commitment and have secured much-needed raises that will greatly improve the lives of these essential
Chicago Tribune
May 16 2024
News
Mnuchin Believes TikTok Algorithm Could Be Rebuilt If He Buys It
Steven Mnuchin, the former US Treasury Secretary, said he’s still interested in buying TikTok’s US operation from its Chinese owner, and believes the social media app’s critical video recommendation technology could be replicated.
“I’ve actually spoken to a lot of tech companies on working about rebuilding this,” Mnuchin said Tuesday in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “I do
Bloomberg
Apr 10 2022
News
Pa.’s 2022 GOP U.S Senate primary could define future of Social Security, Medicare | Ray E. Landis
Democratic-leaning social media accounts in Pennsylvania were abuzz this week with news that Republican U.S. Senate candidates Dave McCormick and Mehmet Oz had weighed in on the future of Social Security and Medicare.
Although it was implied by some of the more dramatic accounts, neither Oz nor McCormick called for dismantling the programs and tossing older Americans out on the street
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Jan 13 2018
News
Paul Ryan predicts no shutdown, says GOP won't 'tackle' Medicare, Social Security
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Friday that Republicans will not attach an immigration deal to a must-pass spending bill ahead of next week's deadline and predicted there would be no government shutdown.
CNN Digital
Mar 10 2021
News
Mitch McConnell on Capitol security: 'I think we've overdone it,' compares Capitol to Kabul
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday acknowledged security changes need to be made at the United States Capitol but the Republican of Kentucky told CNN, "I think we've overdone it" when it comes to the current security measures in place.
More than two months after the January 6 insurrection, National Guard troops continue to patrol the Capitol grounds which are surrounded
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