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Trump campaign defends his remarks about violence toward journalists

Former President Donald Trump is doing damage control after seemingly espousing violence toward journalists.

Georgia officials defend voting system against barrage of conspiracies

In Georgia, where millions of people have already voted, officials are focused on ensuring the vote counting process is accurate — and that voters actually believe that.

CEOs Who Shy Away From Defending Democracy Do So at Their Peril

Why voting rights and election integrity are business issues—and the role business leaders play in preserving them.

Business - Inc. - November 4

China’s premier defends free trade on eve of US presidential election

Li Qiang bemoans global rise of protectionism at Shanghai import expo amid escalating tariff brawl

World - Financial Times - November 5

Travis Kelce Defends Brother, Jason, in Phone-Smashing Incident

The incident, which led to a Penn State police investigation, included Jason exchanging a homophobic slur with a fan.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Jan. 6 Defendants Are Already Angling for Pardons From Trump

The president-elect said during the campaign that he would grant clemency to some of those who took part in the assault by his supporters on the Capitol nearly four years ago.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Macron asks if Europe is prepared to defend its interests after Trump's win

France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Europe should not reflect on whether President-elect Trump’s victory is “good,” but instead consider how it will impact the continent's priorities. “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Jan. 6 defendants eye pardons after Trump election win

President-elect Trump vowed on the campaign trail to pardon rioters accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress certified the 2020 election win of his Democratic opponent. “The ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Kevin Costner defends Liz Cheney: 'This woman should never be threatened'

Kevin Costner is offering an impassioned defense of Liz Cheney, saying the former GOP congresswoman, who bucked her party with her fierce criticism of President-elect Trump, should be applauded. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases

Capitol riot defendants are citing Trump's election in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Jury finds Delphi murders defendant Richard Allen guilty

After four days of deliberation, a jury found Richard Allen guilty of killing two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017. During his trial, jurors heard dozens of confessions to the crime that ...

Labour loses 40% of council seats defended since UK general election

Party sought to hold on to 58 seats but lost 24 in by-elections, a ‘drastic’ decline, analysis shows

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

‘Defend the product!’ How the French keep their artisan food culture alive

Medieval-style producer guilds, a glut of festivals and strict controls on quality and origin all combine to make sure that traditional gastronomie is honoured and protected. It’s a Saturday ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

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