Democrats Play the Blame Game

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Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Democrats play blame game after devastating Harris loss

Democrats spent the immediate aftermath of election night on Wednesday looking for answers. In the early hours of what one called a “bloodbath,” they repeatedly questioned how President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

After Harris’s Election Loss, Devastated Democrats Play the Blame Game

In interviews, lawmakers and strategists tried to explain Kamala Harris’s defeat, pointing to misinformation, the Gaza war, a toxic Democratic brand and the party’s approach to transgender issues.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Democrats play blame game after Kamala Harris' defeat

Democrats are finger-pointing over Vice President Kamala Harris' brutal election loss. A new article from NOTUS details exactly who and what more than a dozen Harris campaign aides, Democratic ...

Biden urges reconciliation as Democrats begin blame game

US president seeks to ‘bring down the temperature’ as fury builds in party over loss to Trump

World - Financial Times - November 7

Democrats Begin the Blame Game, and What Happens to Trump’s Legal Woes

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Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

For Many Voters, the Economy Feels Personal, and They Blame the Democrats

Years of inflation have left American consumers in a state of sticker shock, and ready to point fingers when dishing out blame.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Pelosi blames Harris' loss on Biden's late exit and no open Democratic primary

She also blasted Bernie Sanders in an interview with The New York Times.

Some Democrats blame party's position on transgender rights in part for Harris' loss

Desperate for answers on what went wrong on Election Day, finger-pointing among Democrats and media pundits has been swift.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Jeffries tries to take blame for GOP wins; Democrats don't buy it

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday sought to take the fall for the failure of Democrats to flip control of the House in last week's elections. But his colleagues weren't ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Were flood alerts issued too late? Blame game rages in Spain

Recriminations fly on social media as people ask why local authorities were not better prepared.

US election briefing: Democrats pick through defeat with blame falling on Biden and economy

Kamala Harris did not escape blame for the decisive loss to Donald Trump, but a failure to distance herself from Joe Biden was held up as a cause by some. US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.

Marc Elias, hired to help Kamala Harris in election-related fights, helped to pave the way for big money in politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Ohtani (shoulder) expected to play in Game 3

Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series after he suffered a shoulder injury late in the Dodgers' Game 2 win.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Walz and Ocasio-Cortez play video games on Twitch

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, played video games and talked politics in a stream on Twitch with less than two weeks ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Is She Playing Games, or Simply Excelling in a Male Field?

In a series of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos purporting to highlight #WomenInMaleFields, female users are sharing stories of negative experiences dating men.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

This Zelda-Inspired Survival Game Plays In Reverse Compared To Games Like It

Towers of Aghasba launches today on PC and PS5 as an early access game. Though that means the game isn't complete yet, it very quickly wears its Zelda inspiraitons on its sleeve thanks to the way ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Warner Bros. Games Lost Enormous Amount Of Money This Year, CEO Blames Lack Of "Consistency"

During today's Warner Bros. Discovery Q3 earnings call , CEO David Zaslav commented on the company's gaming and film divisions, and how they'll be expected to "deliver more consistency" with their ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

LeBron and Bronny James are first father-son to play in NBA game

Lakers superstar Lebron James and his son, Bronny, made history as the first father-and-son duo to play together in a regular season NBA game. The Lakers picked up the win over Minnesota, 110 to 103.

Hail Mary! Daniels chucks game-winning TD for Play of the Year candidate

Jayden Daniels put his stamp on the Heisman-winning rookie QB battle against Caleb Williams in the final minute in dramatic fashion.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Shohei Ohtani to Play in World Series Game 3 After Shoulder Injury

After game 2, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the star had suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Mazzulla's wild NBA rule proposals include power plays, in-game fights

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about new rules he'd like to see the NBA adopt, and his answer was perfectly on-brand.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Switch 2 Will Play Switch 1 Games, Nintendo Confirms

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the Switch successor will be backward compatible with the original Switch console "software" and the Switch Online service, and he added ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Chiefs block FG to win 4th game on walk-off play

The Chiefs won their fourth game on a walk-off play this season after blocking the Broncos' potental game-winning field goal on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

CoD Continues To Dominate On Weekly Top-Played Games List

Market research firm Circana has released its list of weekly most-played games for the final week of October in the US, counting from October 27 to November 2. Unsurprisingly, Call of Duty still ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Diego Forlán: ‘Playing with professionals, just for one game, you never know’

Stakes in the former footballer’s professional debut are not particularly high but the YouTube vlog will be spectacular. Before the start of the Uruguay Open, the organisers of the second-string ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Want to play games under the stars? The Music Center is turning into an outdoor arcade

IndieCade's Night Games returns to downtown's Music Center, bringing a host of unique and experimental games focused on communal play. And being silly.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Proof of Play launches Season 3 for hot Web3 game Pirate Nation

Proof of Play, the maker of Web3 game Pirate Nation, announced today the launch of Season 3 on November 14.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

Haley on Trump administration snub: 'I know the game he was playing'

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday that President-elect Trump knew she did not want to serve in his second administration when he publicly announced over the weekend that ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Tampa Bay Rays will play their home games at the Yankees' spring training field

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives ...

Play Ventures raises $140M second fund to invest in games and consumer startups

Play Ventures, a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage gaming, has raised $140 million for its third gaming fund.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Democrats think ground game can save Harris, beat Trump

Democrats say they have the secret sauce when it comes to defeating former President Trump: It all comes down to their ground game. During the final stretch of the campaign, their operation in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Israeli teams can't play international games at home. Now, are Maccabi's away games at risk?

The violence against fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam has some Israelis worried if it’s safe for their sports teams and fans to travel to games abroad

Sports - ABC News - November 8

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