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Witnesses and survivors of deadly dock collapse describe 'catastrophic' experience
Demands for a federal investigation mount as witnesses and survivors of a gangway collapse at a dock in Georgia describe the “catastrophic failure” that killed seven people traveling for a festival ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
White House: Biden thinks Trump is a fascist
President Biden thinks his predecessor, former President Trump, is a fascist, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Wednesday. Jean-Pierre was asked during a press briefing ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris on Kelly's ‘fascist’ remarks: Trump ‘increasingly unhinged’
Vice President Harris on Wednesday responded to former White House chief of staff John Kelly’s recent remarks that former President Trump fits a ‘fascist’ definition, arguing he has become more ...4 days ago -
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John Kelly says Trump is "certainly an authoritarian," fits the definition of a fascist
John Kelly, Trump's longest-serving White House chief of staff, also said his former boss "didn't want to be seen with" veterans who had their limbs amputated.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator
Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York Times5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Bolton: Trump 'not capable' of having a philosophy to be a fascist
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton suggested Tuesday that while a second Trump administration poses "dangers" for the country, former President Trump is "not capable" of being ...5 days ago -
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Trump’s former chief of staff says he fits 'definition of a fascist'
John Kelly, who was the White House chief of staff during the Trump administration, is speaking out about what he sees as the dangers of a second Trump term. In a series of interviews with the New ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Georgia dock collapse: witness says gangway buckled from ‘too much weight’
Daisy Hicks, 84, observed victims waiting for ferry using walkers and wheelchairs before plummeting into water. A woman who says she witnessed a dock collapse in Georgia that killed seven ...5 days ago -
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Citizens-only ballot measures make newly naturalized American voters feel on edge
For newly naturalized Americans voting for the first time, such a milestone is being marred by state ballot measures critics say are based on false narratives about noncitizens voting in large ...5 days ago -
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Hug it out, but make it quick. New Zealand airport sets time limit on goodbyes
Travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to keep their emotional farewells brief after a new three-minute time limit was imposed on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area in ...6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Asked & Answered, Week 7: When do we stop waiting for 'the real' Aaron Rodgers to return?
It's becoming increasingly clear that the old Aaron Rodgers isn't coming to save the Jets.October 21 -
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A Crack, a Shift, Then Screams: Witnesses Describe Georgia Dock Collapse That Killed 7
Investigators have begun looking for reasons behind the failure at a ferry dock on Sapelo Island, the site of a festival celebrating the heritage of descendants of enslaved people.October 21 -
Politics - The Hill
Can Kamala make 'White Men for Harris' a real thing?
Vice President Harris is working to improve her standing with Black men, but faces a larger challenge in attracting support from white men, as more than 60% of Republican voters are white men ...October 21 -
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Witnesses describe frantic rescue effort after dock gangway collapse
Life jackets bobbed in the water, people formed a human chain to pass survivors to safety and bodies were carried ashore in blankets.October 21 -
World - The Guardian
What are the odds of witnessing the presence of a deceased spouse? – datablog
There’s not much research on death, but one study asked widows and widowers about experiencing their late partner’s presence. If you’ve recently seen a ghost, you could be in line for $100,000 – ...October 21 -
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Holocaust survivors who witnessed the Cap Arcona bombing share their stories
Thousands died during World War II when British war planes mistakenly struck a Nazi ship packed with concentration camp prisoners. Holocaust survivors and families of victims want the world to ...October 20 -
Business - MarketWatch
A crisis-era mortgage strategy is making a comeback — and this time it’s bailing out buyers
Home buyers are turning to interest-free second mortgages to fund their down payments.October 19 -
Top stories - The New York Times
When the Top General in the U.S. Says You’re ‘Fascist to the Core’
This is no ordinary election, and we cannot act like it is.October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
Crypto has designs on real estate
Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?October 18 -
World - The Guardian
A week before the election, Trump will hold his most unsettling spectacle yet | Sidney Blumenthal
Trump’s planned rally at Madison Square Garden will be the ultimate act of ego and the climax of his Hitlerian rhetoric. For the apotheosis of his entire “poisoning of the blood” campaign, Donald ...October 18 -
Tech - ABC News
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political adsOctober 17 -
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Biden makes likely last Europe visit as president over war in Ukraine
President Biden traveled to Germany for what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe. He responded to the killing of Hamas' leader Thursday and plans to discuss the Middle East ...October 17 -
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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reaches 1,600 regular-season points milestone
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is the 10th player in NHL history to record 1,600 regular-season points in a careerOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris agrees that Donald Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes, we can say that’
Vice-president responds to suggestion by Charlamagne Tha God that Republican rival represents fascism. Kamala Harris has agreed that Donald Trump is a fascist in her most forthright statement ...October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
It’s Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel
A real strategy for coercive U.S. diplomacy to change Iran’s behavior.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
The Advocate endorses Harris for president
The Advocate, the nation’s oldest and largest LGBTQ-focused publication, on Tuesday endorsed Vice President Harris for president. “Harris, the Democratic nominee, is exponentially better on every ...October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Apologies are great, but Nick Sirianni's real task is to make the Eagles work again
Once you give oxygen to fans chanting “Fire Nick" they don’t tend to quiet down.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Witnesses to Israeli strike on Gaza hospital compound saw 'so many people burning'
The strike killed at least four people and injured dozens, mostly women and children, the Hamas-run health ministry said.October 15 -
Tech - Wired
Real-Time Video Deepfake Scams Are Here. This Tool Attempts to Zap Them
Reality Defender, a startup focused on AI detection, has developed a tool to verify human participants in video calls and catch fraudsters using AI deepfakes for scams.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
USA-Mexico: Who makes the all-time XI for each team?
Ahead of a much-anticipated meeting, we look at the best starting lineups for each team.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Hillary Clinton: Trump rhetoric now ‘blatantly fascist’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called former President Trump’s rhetoric “blatantly fascist” Monday morning, as the former president continues to target migrant populations across the ...October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Barack Obama reveals his all-time NBA starting five: Michael Jordan, LeBron James make former president's cut
Obama participated in a new NBA docuseries and shared his starting fiveOctober 14 -
World - The Guardian
What does JD Vance really believe? | Sidney Blumenthal
Vance’s great skill is advancement through mimicry – with Trump as his ultimate model. The world is on fire, but in Washington DC topic A is Olivia Nuzzi. Her suspension as a writer for New York ...October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Another Trump Presidency Would Make China Great Again
Trump remains well outside a bipartisan consensus on competing with China.October 14