WASHINGTON — It’s understandable why there are a growing number of protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, in Chicago and around the globe as the horrible humanitarian crisis grows each day....
INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump implored his supporters Sunday to brave frigid temperatures and deliver him a decisive victory in Monday’s Iowa caucuses, saying their vote would help bring to Washington the retribution he has repeatedly promised if he returns to the White House.
As Ron DeSantis braved Iowa’s icy roads and temperatures well below zero to meet supporters in a small community room, he faced an awkward encounter....
PRAGUE (AP) — A rare male pygmy hippopotamus born in a Czech zoo debuted his first photoshoot on Monday to the delight of spectators. He is considered a valuable addition to the conservation efforts of the endangered species.
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization Oxfam International said Monday in its annual assessment of global inequalities timed to the gathering of political and business elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Subfreezing temperatures across much of the U.S. left millions of Americans facing dangerous cold as Arctic storms left four dead and knocked out electricity to tens of thousands in the Northwest, brought snow to the South, and walloped the Northeast with blizzard conditions that forced the postponement...
PHOENIX — Another front has opened in the ongoing battle between the federal government and Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University, which already faces a fine of nearly $40 million....
The thing I dislike about the Iowa caucus is it has to be held in person for a few brief hours. The right to vote is sacred. but it’s taken away from first responders like cops, firefighters, paramedics, and hospital employees that have to work during those hours. There are also retail and service worker employees that can’t get off work during those hours. I hope Iowa ends the caucus and switches to voting for their primaries for future elections. The right to vote should never be infringed upon.
Sen. Dick Durbin, target of protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire, already called for one (chicago.suntimes.com)
WASHINGTON — It’s understandable why there are a growing number of protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, in Chicago and around the globe as the horrible humanitarian crisis grows each day....
Ted Cruz slammed for ‘join me in Cancun’ joke as Texas braces for deep freeze (www.independent.co.uk)
Ted Cruz has been slammed for joking that Texans should “join me in Cancun” as the state braces for a deep freeze....
Trump Promises Voters Vengeance In His Final Pitch Before Iowa Caucus (www.huffpost.com)
INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump implored his supporters Sunday to brave frigid temperatures and deliver him a decisive victory in Monday’s Iowa caucuses, saying their vote would help bring to Washington the retribution he has repeatedly promised if he returns to the White House.
'He's our little snowflake': DeSantis given 'participation trophy' by Iowa heckler (www.telegraph.co.uk)
As Ron DeSantis braved Iowa’s icy roads and temperatures well below zero to meet supporters in a small community room, he faced an awkward encounter....
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A rare male pygmy hippo born in a Czech zoo debuts his first photoshoot (apnews.com)
PRAGUE (AP) — A rare male pygmy hippopotamus born in a Czech zoo debuted his first photoshoot on Monday to the delight of spectators. He is considered a valuable addition to the conservation efforts of the endangered species.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says (apnews.com)
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization Oxfam International said Monday in its annual assessment of global inequalities timed to the gathering of political and business elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and ice (apnews.com)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Subfreezing temperatures across much of the U.S. left millions of Americans facing dangerous cold as Arctic storms left four dead and knocked out electricity to tens of thousands in the Northwest, brought snow to the South, and walloped the Northeast with blizzard conditions that forced the postponement...
Grand Canyon University, already fined $37.7M, faces new federal inquiry (ktar.com)
PHOENIX — Another front has opened in the ongoing battle between the federal government and Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University, which already faces a fine of nearly $40 million....
Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Tearful Russian billionaire who spent $2 billion on art tells jurors Sotheby's cheated him (abcnews.go.com)
Iowa Caucus Megapost!
I’m putting this up early since it’s likely I won’t have time tomorrow....