Politics

September 14, 2020
Julian Assange (and imperialism) on trial: In an age of ‘lockdowns,’ is there any hope left for the WikiLeaks founder?

At the latest RT-livestreamed ‘Free Julian Assange/Imperialism on Trial' event in London, a team of distinguished speakers discussed international events and the prospects of the WikiLeaks founder avoiding extradition to...

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September 14, 2020
William Hill becomes official ESPN odds supplier

The William Hill betting chain will become the official odds supplier for ESPN across all its platforms in a deal announced Monday that expands the bookmaker's reach online and on...

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September 14, 2020
After months of debate, education bills likely dead in SC

South Carolina lawmakers return to the Statehouse on Tuesday for a super sized two-week special session, but the bills that dominated discussion and time over the past two years likely...

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September 14, 2020
Nearly two decades after 9/11, the parallels between the post-terrorist attack ‘New Normal’ & that of Covid-19 can’t be ignored

Both the 9/11 attacks and the Covid-19 pandemic have dramatically shaped Western society. But the changes they wrought were devastating and unnecessary, pushed through by control-hungry governments who saw opportunity...

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September 14, 2020
American Airlines holding off decision to cut some flights

American Airlines confirmed Monday it is holding off on its decision to cut flights to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Roswell, New Mexico, but warned that slumping demand in some markets is...

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September 14, 2020
Washington dairies challenge EPA groundwater pollution study

A dispute between Washington state dairies and the Environmental Protection Agency over groundwater contamination is being argued in federal court. The Yakima Herald-Republic reported Sunday that a 2012 EPA study...

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September 14, 2020
Anti-racist activism risks own goals as sports fans tire of virtue signalling and constant badgering

With the Premier League stepping away from its support of the Black Lives Matter campaign in favour of its own message on racism, people tired of the social justice crusaders...

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September 14, 2020
Diack’s son claims conspiracy as corruption verdict nears

The son of the former head of world athletics denounced the corruption and money laundering charges against himself and his father on Monday and called their trial in France a...

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September 14, 2020
Alarms, shouts recorded before ship overturned off Georgia

Sailors shouted above blaring alarms and other loud noises in the final minutes before the cargo ship Golden Ray overturned a year ago along the coast of Georgia, according to...

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September 14, 2020
Anti-inflammatory drug may shorten COVID-19 recovery time

A drug company says that adding an anti-inflammatory medicine to a drug already widely used for hospitalized COVID-19 patients shortens their time to recovery by an additional day. Eli Lilly...

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September 14, 2020
Braman, Pérez challenged Edgewater gaming room. A judge says lawsuit can proceed

A legal challenge to a jai-alai fronton and poker room planned for Edgewater remains in play. Miami-Dade Circuit Civil Judge Michael Hanzman ruled in August that a lawsuit against the...

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September 14, 2020
Netflix delves into the ‘human side’ of Challenger disaster

Many Americans have vivid memories of Jan. 28, 1986. That was the day the space shuttle Challenger exploded over a chilly Florida, just seconds after liftoff. School children across the...

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September 14, 2020
NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings

The NFL reminded team personnel on the sidelines about the COVID-19 requirements for wearing face coverings. There were several games Sunday in which team members other than players did not...

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September 14, 2020
Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus’s clouds

Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse...

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September 14, 2020
Grains higher, livestock mixed

Grain futures were higher on Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Sept. gained .032 cent at $5.4620 a bushel; Sept. corn rose .0360 cent...

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September 14, 2020
Paris Hilton says she ‘feels free’ after YouTube documentary

There's a scene in a new documentary about Paris Hilton, where the so-called socialite is speaking with former classmates from a Utah boarding school. They joke about how on her...

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September 14, 2020
Kim Jong-Dan’s draconian Covid-19 crackdown in Australia exposes some deep-seated corruption

The crisis over the pandemic has been made worse by the egregious incompetence and dishonesty of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. The draconian Covid-19 lockdown measures recently imposed by Labor Premier...

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September 14, 2020
Editorial Roundup:

Amarillo Globe-News. September 10, 2020 Pandemic makes support of local United Way more important The ongoing pandemic has had a pronounced impact on virtually every corner of life since March....

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September 14, 2020
Police: Chemical fire shuts down Atlanta area interstate

A chemical fire shut down a major Atlanta area interstate in both directions during the morning commute Monday, police said. The fire at BioLab in Conyers led authorities to close...

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September 14, 2020
Police: Chemical fire shuts down Atlanta area interstate

A chemical fire shut down a major Atlanta area interstate in both directions during the morning commute Monday, police said. The fire at BioLab in Conyers led authorities to close...

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September 14, 2020
If you think pedo-bait Cuties is acceptable but Orcs are racist and cartoons sexist, you’ve lost touch with reality

With film critics and the left defending Cuties, it's clear selective outrage is alive and kicking. Orcs are apparently racist and virtual cartoon strippers are sexist, but children twerking is...

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September 14, 2020
South Florida real estate calendar for the week of Sept. 14

Real estate webinars this week highlight a range of topics — from commercial real estate leases to Opportunity Zones. Sept. 15 ▪ The Chicago-based Institute of Real Estate Management will...

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September 14, 2020
Jamón ibérico lovers rejoice. A Spanish marketplace is coming to Wynwood

A Spanish food marketplace is expanding into Wynwood at a time when many South Florida restaurants are struggling to survive. The global specialty food brand Enrique Tomás, known for its...

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September 14, 2020
Al-Khelaifi, Valcke in Swiss court for FIFA corruption trial

Qatari soccer executive Nasser al-Khelaifi and former FIFA official Jérôme Valcke arrived at federal criminal court in Switzerland on Monday at the start of their corruption trial. Al-Khelaifi, the president...

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September 14, 2020
Q&A: What does a deal between TikTok and Oracle mean?

TikTok's parent company ByteDance has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as a new American technology partner to help keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the U.S., according to a source...

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September 14, 2020
Boeing 737 Max program leaders who approved flight control system say they didn’t know key details

In testimony to congressional investigators probing the fatal crashes of two 737 Max jets, Michael Teal, the chief engineer on Boeing's 737 Max program who signed off on the jet's...

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September 14, 2020
Dealmakers clinch $68 billion of M&A in year’s busiest weekend

A blockbuster Sunday of takeovers has bled into Monday for the fastest start to a week for global dealmaking so far this year. Companies led by Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group...

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September 14, 2020
Japan celebrates Osaka; Sponsors cautious about activism

Japan is celebrating Naomi Osaka's victory at the U.S. Open, especially her array of corporate sponsors. But like much of Japan, they are more muted in backing — or understanding...

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September 14, 2020
Asia shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

Asian shares rose Monday, despite the roller-coaster ride that Wall Street ended with last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week. Japan's...

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September 14, 2020
Amazon to hire 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge

Amazon said Monday that it will be hiring another 100,000 people to keep up with a surge of online orders. The company said the new hires will help pack, ship...

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September 14, 2020
The Latest: Parliament opens in India, global virus hot spot

NEW DELHI — India reopened its Parliament after more than five months Monday even as the country continues to report the most daily new infections of the coronavirus in the...

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September 14, 2020
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s torrent of falsehoods, Biden missteps

Playing defense on his handling of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump is letting the falsehoods fly. Over the weekend, he railed against cases of voting fraud that didn't exist, asserted...

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September 14, 2020
Source: Oracle wins TikTok over Microsoft in Trump-urged bid

The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as the American tech partner that could help keep the popular video-sharing app running in the U.S., according to a source...

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September 14, 2020
North Carolina chef reopens diner with newly found sobriety

Brian Sonoskus is waiting for the new moon to reopen Star Diner in Marshall. Sonoskus, the former executive chef at Tupelo Honey Cafe, recently graduated from Silver Ridge, which is...

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September 14, 2020
Asia shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

Asian shares rose Monday, despite the rollercoast ride that closed Wall Street last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week. Japan's ruling...

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September 14, 2020
Asia shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

Asian shares rose Monday, despite the rollercoast ride that closed Wall Street last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week. Japan's ruling...

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September 14, 2020
Asia shares rise as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

Asian shares rose Monday, despite the rollercoast ride that closed Wall Street last week, as traders awaited cues from the U.S. central bank expected later in the week. Japan's ruling...

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September 14, 2020
On Western swing, Trump aims to court pivotal Latino voters

President Donald Trump on Sunday aimed for further inroads with Latinos who could prove vital in closely contested states that could determine the White House race, promoting economic gains they...

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September 14, 2020
On Western swing, Trump aims to court pivotal Latino voters

President Donald Trump on Sunday aimed for further inroads with Latinos who could prove vital in closely contested states that could determine the White House race, promoting economic gains they...

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September 14, 2020
TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft in Trump-forced sales bid

The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred suitor to buy the popular video-sharing app, according to a source familiar with the deal. Microsoft announced Sunday...

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