Giorno: 16 Aprile 2024

Trump says criminal trial is having a ‘reverse effect,’ as he campaigns at New York bodega, vows to save city

Former President Trump said the criminal trial is having a “reverse effect,” during a campaign visit Tuesday evening to an Upper Manhattan bodega, while vowing to “straighten out New York” by working with the Democrat mayor and governor if elected to another term in the White House.  Trump visited an Upper Manhattan bodega Tuesday evening […]

2 Kennedy children endorse opponent of progressive Los Angeles DA, cite parole hearing for RFK’s killer

Two of Robert F. Kennedy’s adult children threw their support behind a former federal prosecutor running against current Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, citing his progressive policies, noting that it was the first time they had supported a candidate against a Democrat.  Max and Rory Kennedy announced their support of Independent Nathan Hochman […]

‘Grand Theft Auto’ Maker Take-Two to Let Go 5 Percent of Staff, Scrap Some Projects

Take-Two Interactive Software will lay off about 5% of its workforce, or around 600 employees, the publisher of the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise said on Tuesday, as the video-gaming industry extends its more than two-year long job cuts.The company will also scrap several…

Jack Smith: Trump Using NYC Trial to Delay Docs Case

Special counsel Jack Smith claimed in a court filing this week that former President Donald Trump is using his ongoing criminal trial in New York City to delay his upcoming case involving his handling of classified documents in Florida, Newsweek reports.[#item_full_content]

DeSantis Tweaks Florida Book Challenge Law

Two years ago, Democrats repeatedly and forcefully warned Republicans and Gov. Ron DeSantis that a new law making it easier to challenge school books was so broadly worded that it would create havoc across the state.Now they can say, “I told you so.”DeSantis backtracked on…[#item_full_content]

USC Cancels Commencement Speech, Cites Safety Concerns

Amid widespread scrutiny of higher education from federal lawmakers, the University of Southern California (USC) canceled its pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s commencement speech, citing safety concerns.Reports of discrimination at colleges and universities have increased…[#item_full_content]

Minnesota Dems disavow endorsement of candidate accused of stalking opponent

Minnesota Democrats have disavowed a local party chapter’s endorsement of a state House candidate who has a violent criminal history and is accused of stalking and harassing the Republican lawmaker he is challenging. Judd Hoff was endorsed this month by Democrats in District 12 to run for a central Minnesota seat that has been represented […]

Court: W.Va. Transgender Sports Ban Discriminates Against Teen

West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the law cannot …[#item_full_content]

Fundraising effort for conflict-hit Ethiopia garners $630M, just over half of $1B goal

A United Nations-backed gathering raised pledges of almost $630 million for Ethiopia’s humanitarian crisis on Tuesday but fell short of the $1 billion sought to help feed and support millions of people facing conflict and climate change in Africa’s second most populous country. The United States, Ethiopia’s leading humanitarian donor, warned that its resources are […]

Jewish organization leader says Israel will be protected by God, despite attacks by Iran or its proxies

Days after hundreds of missiles and drones were launched at Israel, members of the Jewish community are speaking out, saying Iranian leaders are cowards who hide behind proxies, adding that “almighty God” will protect those who live in the Holy Land. Iran’s brazen and unprecedented attack on Israel late Saturday involved drones, ballistic missiles, and […]