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Sep 30 2022
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Hurricane Ian Makes Second US Landfall in South Carolina
Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina as a Category 1 storm on Friday afternoon with sustained wind speeds up to 85 miles per hour, flooding coastal communities including Myrtle Beach and Charleston. Over 277,000 customers in South Carolina have already lost power to their homes as a result of the storm.
After tearing across the Florida Peninsula as one of the worst storms in
Fox News Digital CNN Digital AxiosAug 19 2019
Perspectives Blog
The War on Empathy
Editor's Note: This piece originally appeared on Better Angels.
Take a look at the meaning of the word empathy. Ruminate on its definition—"the ability to understand and share the feelings of another." It is the light by which we may call forth the best qualities of our fellow Americans, and in so doing, call forth the best in ourselves. One would not think this could be controversial
John R. Wood Jr.May 31 2022
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Sussmann Acquitted of Lying to FBI in First Durham Probe Trial
A jury acquitted Clinton-linked attorney Michael Sussmann on Tuesday of lying to the FBI in the first trial to result from special counsel John Durham's investigation.
The jury deliberated on Friday afternoon and Tuesday morning after a two-week trial. It ultimately ruled that Durham’s team had not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Sussmann lied in September 2016 when he told James
Politico Reuters New York Post (News)May 29 2022
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Justice Department Will Review Police Response To Uvalde School Shooting
The Justice Department announced Sunday that it will conduct a review of the Uvalde police force's response to last week's school shooting that killed 21 people.
DOJ spokesperson Anthony Coley said the goal of the review is to "identify lessons learned and best practices to help first responders prepare for and respond to active shooter events." The results of the review will be made
Associated Press Fact Check Forbes Washington TimesOct 06 2021
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Military Tensions Flare Between China and Taiwan
Taiwan's defense minister says that tensions between Taipei and Beijing are at their worst in more than 40 years as China increases military flights within the island’s air defense zone. Taiwanese officials say nearly 150 aircraft belonging to China's air force have entered the zone in the last four days.
The U.S. State Department called China‘s latest actions destabilizing and risky,
Washington Times USA TODAY BBC NewsDec 01 2022
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Rep. Jeffries and the New Generation of Democratic Leadership
On Tuesday, House Democrats unanimously elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as the next House Democratic Leader, replacing Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who stepped down last month. His rise to party leadership marks a number of firsts, and outlets across the spectrum are reflecting on its significance, and the challenges Hakeem faces leading the Democrats into a new era.
For Context:
New York Post (Opinion) BBC News CNN (Opinion)May 20 2021
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Jobless Claims Fall; More Republican States Cut $300 Benefits
Applications for state unemployment insurance fell last week to a pandemic low of 444,000, signaling improvement in the job market as remaining business restrictions are lifted.
More than three-quarters of Republican-led states plan to end an extra $300-a-week in federal jobless benefits early, likely triggering a decrease in the number of those receiving the benefits in the months
Wall Street Journal (News) Washington Post Breitbart NewsMar 31 2023
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Political World Reacts to Donald Trump's Indictment
Former President Donald Trump's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury over hush money payments to a porn actress sparked impassioned reactions throughout the political world.
Trump's Response: Trump said on Truth Social that "They only brought this Fake, Corrupt, and Disgraceful Charge against me because I stand with the American People, and they know that I cannot get a fair trial in
MSNBC Newsweek Washington ExaminerNov 28 2022
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What to Make of Musk's Support for Ron DeSantis in 2024 Election
New Twitter boss Elon Musk said on Twitter over the weekend that he'd support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) if DeSantis runs for the presidency in 2024. What does that say about Musk's political beliefs?
For Context: Musk, the world's wealthiest person, has a history of supporting and donating to both Republicans and Democrats since he took over Tesla in 2003. In recent years, Musk's
Washington Times Mother Jones ForbesMar 28 2023
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Is There 'Limited Scientific Evidence on Elite Trans Athletes'?
NPR issued a correction to a tweet saying there's "limited scientific research involving elite trans athletes." What's true and false about this statement?
What Studies Say: Studies published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the U.S. National Library of Medicine suggest that trans athletes retain higher muscle mass, strength, speed, and other athletic advantages over
NPR (Online News) Mediaite National Review (News)