Politics
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Liliane
@Liliane -
8 months ago
Adobe co-founder Dr. John Warnock has passed away at 82
Dr. John Warnock, who co-founded the revolutionary company Adobe, has died aged 82, Adobe announced on Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Marva Warnock, and three children; no cause of death has been released. "It is with profound sadness that I share that…
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Teagan
@Teagan -
over 4 years ago
Boris Johnson to present 'final' Brexit offer to EU
Boris Johnson: Brexit plan will not have checks at Irish borderThe European Commission has said that while Boris Johnson's new proposal offers some "positive advances," "there are still some problematic points that will need further work in the coming days."The Commission...continued
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
almost 3 years ago
Elon Musk to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’
Musk, who runs Tesla and SpaceX, will become the rare “S.N.L.” host not from the worlds of entertainment, politics or sports.
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
over 3 years ago
Ohio House speaker, four others arrested in $60 million bribery case: local media - Reuters
(Reuters) - Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, a Republican, and four other men tied to state politics were arrested on Tuesday in a $60 million federal bribery case stemming from a bill passed last year to bail out the state’s nuclear power plants, a U.S. prosecutor s...continued
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Monserrat
@Monserrat -
about 3 years ago
Senegalese artist Omar Ba tackles politics and the pandemic with paint - Reuters
When Senegal erupted in violent protests this month over perceived injustice and inequality, artist Omar Ba was tackling the issues in his own way, with paint on canvas.
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Cameron
@Cameron -
over 2 years ago
Former judge Sergio Moro back in Brazilian politics ahead of 2022 vote - Reuters
Sergio Moro, who became a household name in Brazil as the judge that led the country's largest ever corruption probe, re-entered the political fray on Wednesday, presenting himself as a unifying centrist ahead of presidential elections next year./cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/KO6JF5LVMFKKDM4VWDXCHUWF5I.jpg)
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Jany
@Jany -
over 4 years ago
Startup turns lobbying into crowdfunding campaigns
Startup turns lobbying into crowdfunding campaignsThe initial rollout is limited to three campaigns in the company's home of Virginia, such as decriminalizing marijuana and equal funding for students. Other states are coming by 2020 at the latest, the company told TechCru...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 1 month ago
A Congressman Lost 200,000 Followers After He Voted for a TikTok Ban
Rep. Jeff Jackson, who gained popularity on TikTok for breaking down politics, lost followers after voting in favor banning the app
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Assunta
@Assunta -
about 2 years ago
Pistols, Assault Rifles, Zip Ties: Witness Describes Preparation for Jan. 6
A witness in the trial of Guy Reffitt, the first person to face a jury on charges stemming from the Capitol assault, said they wanted to be prepared in case “something bad happened.”
3 minutes read
Dayton
@Dayton -
almost 4 years ago
Analysis: This number proves 2020 is nothing like 2016
(CNN) Because Donald Trump won the 2016 election when everyone expected him to lose, there is a tendency at this moment in time to avoid any sort of analysis of what his current dismal political position means for his chances of winning a second term.This sentiment is, in...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
about 4 years ago
Lobbyists Descend On Washington Seeking Coronavirus Relief Money
Lobbyists Descend On Washington Seeking Coronavirus Relief MoneyEnlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesLobbyists are virtually descending on official Washington to try to gather as muc...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
3 months ago
AI chatbots are trying to join the race for president
OpenAI suspended the account of a developer who created Dean.Bot, a ChatGPT-powered bot raising awareness for Democratic challenger Dean Phillips.
2 minutes read
Manley
@Manley -
over 3 years ago
A Thanksgiving Myth Debunked: People Aren’t Fighting About Politics
Smaller gatherings mean fewer chances to talk to relatives you disagree with. But most Americans prefer to skip partisan debates altogether, no matter how big the turkey.
3 minutes read
Marlon
@Marlon -
over 3 years ago
Which 'Succession' Character is James Murdoch?
Though the kids each walked away with billions in cash and stock, the deal bared all the competing interests in the family. Lachlan was, by all accounts, aghast to be left merely with the rump — the part James had dismissed to friends as an “American political project.” R...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
about 2 years ago
Alexa McDonough, former federal and N.S. NDP leader, dies at age 77 - Global News
Alexa McDonough, former federal and N.S. NDP leader, dies at age 77 Global News Alexa McDonough, first woman to lead a major political party in Canada, dead at 77 CBC News Trailblazer for Women in Canadian Politics, Alexa McDonou…
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Devin
@Devin -
over 1 year ago
LATAM POLITICS TODAY Lula eyes 'green' farm loans to tackle Amazon deforestation - Reuters Canada
LATAM POLITICS TODAY Lula eyes 'green' farm loans to tackle Amazon deforestation Reuters Canada/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/HJWOP7XT3VMRHLYWQW7HDPP47Y.jpg)
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Rose
@Rose -
over 1 year ago
Fetterman hits back at Oz for ‘vegetable’ remark: ‘Politics can be nasty’
Aide to TV doctor and Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz said Fetterman could have avoided stroke by eating vegetablesThe Democratic candidate for US Senate in Pennsylvania, John Fetterman, has fired back at Mehmet Oz, after a senior aide to the Republican…
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Felicita
@Felicita -
about 3 years ago
'Stay out of politics,' Republican leader McConnell tells U.S. CEOs, warns of 'consequences' - Re...
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at corporate America on Monday, warning CEOs to stay out of the debate over a new voting law in Georgia that has been criticized as restricting votes among minorities and the poor.
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
about 2 years ago
Analysis: Tom Cotton still hasn't learned the first rule of politics
The first -- and I mean the absolute first -- rule of politics goes like this: Don't compare anything to the Holocaust. Or the Nazis.
3 minutes read
Bobby
@Bobby -
over 3 years ago
More Than Ever, Trump Casts Himself as the Defender of White America
The president often makes the unfounded assertion that he has done more for Black Americans than any president other perhaps than Abraham Lincoln. He cites his support for funding for historically Black colleges and universities, his signature on legislation overhauling c...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
over 2 years ago
Submarine Spy Case: Couple Stewed Over Money and Politics
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, charged with trying to sell classified nuclear secrets to a foreign power, struggled with finances, family and the state of America.
3 minutes read
Cyril
@Cyril -
over 3 years ago
Rudy Giuliani's hair dye streaked down his face in bizarre press conference moment
Former New York City mayor and current Trump crony Rudy Giuliani once again touted the Trump administration's baseless claims that President-elect Biden "stole" the election during a press conference Thursday. The difference this time, however, was that midwa…
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Muriel
@Muriel -
over 2 years ago
Couple in Submarine Spy Case Stewed Over Money and Politics
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, charged with trying to sell classified nuclear secrets to a foreign power, struggled with finances, family and the state of America.
3 minutes read
Jessika
@Jessika -
over 2 years ago
Rice review – office politics brought sharply to life
Orange Tree theatre, RichmondMichele Lee’s two-hander is a thoughtful take on the power of women at workThe Orange Tree theatre is creating a series of internationally focused plays with Actors Touring Company (ATC). Rice, their new co-production, fits the bi…
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Jarod
@Jarod -
about 3 years ago
Josh Hawley Is ‘Not Going Anywhere.’ How Did He Get Here?
The senator’s objection to the election results surprised some supporters. But interviews with dozens of people close to him show his growing comfort with doing what it takes to hold on to power.
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