John Oliver on JD Vance’s Springfield claims: ‘He’s pretty good at parroting racist lies’
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The Hill - Politics
Springfield students suffer collateral damage over anti-immigrant conspiracy theory
The students of Springfield, Ohio, are caught in a mess they had nothing to do with. Schools had to shut down for multiple days after 33 separate bomb threats, and two universities moved classes ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
He struggled to find clothes - now he designs them
Ryan Rix's struggle to find suitable clothing growing up sparked his passion for fashion design.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘Remorseless, ruthless, racist’: my battle to expose Mohamed Al Fayed
As UK editor of Vanity Fair, from the 1990s I amassed appalling testimonies about the Harrods owner of sex abuse, racism and spying on staff. A BBC documentary into the sexual predation of ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
JD Vance says allegations against Mark Robinson 'aren't necessarily reality'
Sen. JD Vance reacted for the first time to the bombshell report about Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, saying that the allegations against Robinson "aren't ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Vance says allegations against Mark Robinson 'aren't necessarily reality'
Sen. JD Vance reacted to the bombshell report about Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, saying that the allegations against Robinson "aren't necessarily reality."2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
JD Vance to Appear With Tucker Carlson, Who Amplified False Holocaust Claims
The Republican vice-presidential nominee will share a stage with Mr. Carlson, who was criticized for interviewing a writer who falsely claimed the Holocaust was not an intentional act of genocide.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
He Makes Less Than $15,000 and Is Trying to Hold Springfield, Ohio, Together
Mayor Rob Rue, whose job is supposed to be part time, finds himself dealing with bomb threats, false rumors and added pressures on city resources.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
The supreme crisis of Chief Justice John Roberts
Chief Justice John Roberts is facing a scandal after the New York Times published leaked confidential information from the Supreme Court, which could only have come from one of the nine members of ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
John A. Clements Dies at 101; His Research Saved Thousands of Babies
He identified the cause of a respiratory condition that was killing 10,000 infants a year in the United States. Then he helped design a drug that slashed those mortality rates.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
'Pretty disgusted': Students react to racial attack
A college student allegedly scratched a racial slur onto another student's body at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, officials said.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Ramaswamy shrugs off GOP 'mistakes' in Springfield migrant claims
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shrugged off Republicans’ “mistakes” in making false claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, attacking the media for focusing on a ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...3 days ago - Abortion -
The Guardian - World
Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoonist for racist image of her with exploding pager
Henry Payne’s cartoon of the Palestinian American congresswoman called out as anti-Arab and Islamophobic. Rashida Tlaib , the Palestinian American congresswoman, has accused a political cartoonist ...3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Ohio GOP Gov.: Trump’s false attacks on Springfield ‘dilute and cloud’ campaign’s border argument
Donald Trump in his debate against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris repeated unfounded rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eat people's pets.3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Springfield, Ohio Mayor: 'Helpful' if city left out of debate on immigration
Springfield, Ohio Mayor Rob Rue joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss a potential visit to his city by former President Donald Trump, that he says would be a strain on his city after the Trump ...3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Mike DeWine: I Don’t Recognize the Springfield That Trump and Vance Describe
I have lived my entire life near this city. Our people and our history deserve better than to be falsely portrayed.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Ohio’s Republican governor condemns Trump and Vance for Springfield claims
Mike DeWine criticizes pair in New York Times op-ed for repeating racist claims about Haitian immigrants. Ohio’s Republican governor, Mike DeWine, on Friday criticized former US president Donald ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Republican Mark Robinson vows to stay in N.C. governor's race after alleged racist comments
Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he will not withdraw from the North Carolina governor's race after CNN reported about a series of alleged sexual and racist comments that appeared to be made ...3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
A lesson for CBS: Live fact-checking is incompatible with good debate moderation
ABC News moderators Lindsey Davis and David Muir fact-checked former President Donald Trump during a presidential debate, raising questions about the impartiality of media network debate events and ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine slams Trump, Vance for baseless claims about Haitian migrants
He called on his fellow Republicans to end what he called harmful rhetoric.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt consolidation a good way to get out of credit card debt?
Debt consolidation may seem like an easy solution to your credit card debt, but it may not work in every situation.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
It feels good to change Fayed's legacy, says survivor
Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Natacha described the escalating abuse she experienced at the hands of her former boss.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor: City officials told Vance staffer Haitian migrant rumors were ‘baseless’
Springfield, Ohio city officials told a staffer for Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) that rumors about Haitian migrants eating pets in the town were “baseless,” city ...3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio GOP governor in NYT: 'I don't recognize the Springfield that Trump and Vance describe'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is attempting to paint a different picture of Springfield and its "rich history" than the one portrayed by false claims from former President Trump and his running mate, ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
GOP congressman representing Springfield: Trump claims 'tearing the community apart'
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on CNN denounced false claims that Haitians in part of the district he represents, Springfield, have been eating residents' pets, which politicians including former ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
He Worked at the Charlotte Observer. Now He Wants to Buy It.
Local entrepreneur Ted Williams offered a detailed plan to revitalize the paper, complete with a budget.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Why Nike Replaced John Donahoe as Its C.E.O.
Investors are hoping that replacing John Donahoe as chief executive will lift its stock price and restore the brand’s cool factor.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump and Vance’s Springfield smear is a microcosm of their entire campaign | Sidney Blumenthal
The Republicans desperately need to distract voters away from abortion. They’ve now found the perfect new scapegoat. After Donald Trump ’s disastrous debate with Kamala Harris on 10 September he ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Labelling Trump’s lies as ‘disputed’ on X makes supporters believe them more, study finds
Study says tagging posts with false claims on election fraud may make Trump voters more likely to think they’re true. Labelling tweets featuring false claims about election fraud as “disputed” does ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote work3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Markets have finally processed the good news
“Twenty-four little hours / Brought the sun and the flowers / Where there used to be rain,” sings Dinah Washington. She could've been singing about markets.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Nike C.E.O. John Donahoe to Be Replaced by Elliott Hill
Elliott Hill, an executive who left the company after Donahoe’s appointment in 2020, will return as chief executive, Nike’s board said.4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Nike CEO John Donahoe Stepping Down After Rocky Tenure
Nike said John Donahoe will retire as chief executive and from the board, and named his successor, Elliott Hill, who retired from the sneaker maker in 2020.4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Olive Garden Breadsticks Hitch a Ride With Uber in Delivery Deal
A multiyear deal with Uber Technologies is set to begin with a pilot at select Olive Garden locations this year. Darden has long refused to allow third-party delivery companies to handle its food ...4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
John Calipari to make Arkansas debut against Kansas in charity exhibition in October
The schools announced that their men’s basketball teams would meet Oct. 25 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.5 days ago