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Cyril
@Cyril -
over 2 years ago
Can theatre predict 2024’s US election? Politics Weekly America
Playwright Mike Bartlett prophesies a Donald Trump v Kamala Harris showdown against a backdrop of rolling violenceMike Bartlett’s new stage work, The 47th, explores a Donald Trump v Kamala Harris contest in 2024, set against a backdrop of rolling violence. Jo…
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Cameron
@Cameron -
over 5 years ago
Deadly flooding is rocking Texas. Scientists say this is our future under climate change.
Communities across East Texas and the wider region are reeling after an onslaught of rain and flash flooding left Houston and other cities underwater this week. The heavy rain comes only weeks after the United States closed out the wettest 12 months on record, a period th...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
over 5 years ago
Deadly flooding is rocking Texas. Scientists say this our future under climate change.
Communities across East Texas and the wider region are reeling after an onslaught of rain and flash flooding left Houston and other cities underwater this week. The heavy rain comes only weeks after the United States closed out the wettest 12 months on record, a period th...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
11 months ago
King's Christmas message: Charles focuses on shared values in time of conflict
The Christmas broadcast urges bridge-building between religions, and praises those volunteering.
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
almost 3 years ago
Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants
UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.
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Elvie
@Elvie -
over 5 years ago
Right-wing media defends Navy SEAL accused of killing Iraqi civilians, posing with corpses
Conservative media has jumped to the defense of Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher, the Navy SEAL accused of war crimes against unarmed civilians, whom President Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardoning this week. Gallagher is set to stand trial at the end ...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
over 5 years ago
Alabama Senate passes total abortion ban, punishing providers with up to 99 years in prison
The Alabama Senate voted 25 to 6 to pass a total abortion ban Tuesday night, making it a felony to terminate a pregnancy at any point and punishable by up to 99 years in prison. After hours of debate, the male-dominated Senate sent the governor one of the most restrictive...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
over 5 years ago
Judge says white supremacists charged over violent riots are protected by First Amendment
A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday threw out rioting charges against three members of the Rise Above Movement (RAM), a violent far-right group which participated in the August 2017 Unite the Right rally as well as other clashes throughout California. The defendants ...continued
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
over 5 years ago
New York Times: Hope Hicks’ decision about whether to break the law is ‘existential question’
Former White House communications director Hope Hicks was subpoenaed by House Democrats on Tuesday. Hicks, who worked for President Donald Trump during his campaign and the first two years of his presidency, is reportedly considering becoming the latest ex-Trump official ...continued
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Devin
@Devin -
over 5 years ago
Judge intervenes to save Missouri’s last abortion clinic
Missouri’s only abortion clinic gets to keep serving patients who want to terminate their pregnancy, a judge decided Friday. The St. Louis Planned Parenthood clinic was set to lose its license to perform abortions on Friday, which would have made Missouri the only state w...continued
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Cynthia
@Cynthia -
over 5 years ago
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to increase protections for houses of worship amid rising threats
Sens. Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced a bipartisan bill this week intended to increase protections for places of worship, which have increasingly become the targets of extremist violence in recent months. The Faith Based Community Center Protec...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
10 months ago
Jamie Webster: The Liverpool hometown superstar fuelled by football and politics
Jamie Webster is playing a 40,000-capacity gig in Liverpool this summer and is aiming for number one.
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Hannah
@Hannah -
8 months ago
Is this a chance for a fresh start for Palestinian politics?
With many challenges ahead, the future of Palestinian leadership is yet to be decided, writes Lucy Williamson.
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Moises
@Moises -
over 5 years ago
Election quiz: How much do you know about the past week in Israeli politics?
Election quiz: How much do you know about the past week in Israeli politics?Never miss an update: Get the best election news and analyses in your inboxSource: Haaretz.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Email •
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Iva
@Iva -
over 5 years ago
Will Rosenstein testify before Congress?
On Monday evening, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein wrote a notably effusive letter to President Donald Trump announcing his impending resignation. But while Rosenstein announced that his resignation would become effective by May 11, he’s already facing rhetoric fro...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
over 5 years ago
Anti-government militias say they will protect Republican lawmaker who threatened police
Anti-government militias have vowed to protect an Oregon GOP lawmaker who threatened to shoot state police trying to bring him back to the capitol to pass legislation this week. On Thursday, Republican state senators walked out of session at the Oregon state capitol over ...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
over 5 years ago
Alabama House passes ‘born-alive’ abortion bill
Days after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed the nation’s most restrictive abortion ban into law, the state legislature took things one step further, passing a bill Tuesday that would criminalize doctors for failing to treat an infant “born alive” after an abortion or an a...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
over 5 years ago
Millions to lose benefits under Trump’s proposal to change how poverty is defined, new study shows
A new study released Tuesday shows just how insidious the Trump administration’s proposal to change the way the federal government measures poverty actually is. In short: millions could lose health and food benefits. By way of background, in May, Trump’s budget agency sou...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 4 years ago
Robert De Niro on coronavirus lockdown and US politics
VideoRobert De Niro spoke to the BBC about life in New York during the outbreak and the country's leadership.The Oscar winning actor told Newsnight's Emily Maitlis that it was a very difficult time and he found it "scary" that there wasn't stronger criticism of President ...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
over 5 years ago
Mark Sanford, SC Republican, former US Rep, considers presidential run against Trump
Mark Sanford, SC Republican, former US Rep, considers presidential run against TrumpMark Sanford, the former South Carolina congressman ousted from office after President Donald Trump urged voters to reject him, is considering a run for president.Sanford, in an exclusive ...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
over 5 years ago
Chevron’s two-faced approach to electric cars
Just a week after Chevron announced a plan to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at some California gas stations, it has been revealed that one of the company’s lobbyists has been pushing a secret effort to block charging stations in Arizona. Marian Catedral King, the...continued
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Meggie
@Meggie -
over 5 years ago
When The Allies Wanted A German Nuclear Scientist Dead They Sent A Ballplayer To Kill Him
When The Allies Wanted A German Nuclear Scientist Dead, They Sent A Ballplayer To Kill HimHow to Always Get Someone to Let You Use Their Power Outlet at the AirportSource: Deadspin.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Nazi Germany •
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Moises
@Moises -
over 5 years ago
Find Out Politicians' Stances on the Big Issues With 'Categorized Tweets'
Find Out Politicians' Stances on the Big Issues With 'Categorized Tweets'These Movies and Shows Are Arriving on Disney Plus on Launch DaySource: Lifehacker.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:The Walt Disney Company •
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Zackery
@Zackery -
almost 3 years ago
A week is a long time in politics for Boris Johnson – cartoon
Chris Riddell on a disastrous few days for the prime minister Continue reading...
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Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 1 year ago
Right-winger Milei wins Argentina presidential poll
Javier Milei, who pledged to "blow up" the central bank, beat economy minister Sergion Massa in the vote.
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