Republicans announced Friday that they had uncovered a “direct payment” to President Joe Biden — exactly the kind of evidence they’ve sought linking Biden to his family’s foreign business deals....
But, as another article looking at the same poll notes, “almost three-quarters of Republicans (72%) said the economy should be given priority, even at the risk of ignoring climate change. That is up 13 points since 2018 – despite the increases in climate-change-related weather disasters.”
I’ve been very happy using kbin so far. But it seems like there’s a lot of app development for lemmy happening. Is there any chance of apps coming to kbin or support for kbin through some of the lemmy apps?
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NASA TV has been a mainstay on my devices since I started cordcutting. I guess this is a rebrand of NASA-TV to NASA+, right? Either way, if you didn't know about it and like space and cool engineering things, you'll like the channel.
A video which features Ron DeSantis that includes a symbol often associated with neo-Nazi groups has been met with outrage after it was allegedly retweeted by his campaign team.
Our first amendment to our constitution gives us protections not to be arrested for unsavory speech. It's a knife that cuts in every direction. Trump couldn't just lock up AOC, willynilly, for her trashing of him on the daily.
UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike.
In the latest second quarter campaign filings, covering the months of April through June, Frisch raised an impressive $2.6 million, which is more than three times Boebert’s roughly $818,000.
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was caught using campaign donations to repay himself $400,000 — and he says he may not stop there.On May 3, Johnson repaid himself $400,000 for loans to his 2010 and 2016 campaigns. Two weeks later, the senator told Insider he had "no intention" of seeking repayment of $8.4 m...
There's currently a program that is similar but not a 1:1 copy. The AmeriCorp. It's a stipend based program that you "volunteer at a nonprofit" but are paid at the end and qualify for health insurance.
Who's we? As Dem who watched him destroy Trump in the debates and election plus the amount of progressive leaning bills that have been passed on super thin majorities make hmm the perfect person to do it again
Republican state lawmakers released an extensive bill to give parents more authority over their children’s education, making it easier for them to access instructional materials, prosecute librarians and remove superintendents....
Republicans can’t open the House, which could shut down the government (www.washingtonpost.com)
The GOP’s infighting and inability to elect a House speaker means the lower chamber cannot get to work, potentially delaying crucial legislation...
Another GOP ‘Bombshell’ About Joe Biden Turns Out To Be A Dud (www.huffpost.com)
Republicans announced Friday that they had uncovered a “direct payment” to President Joe Biden — exactly the kind of evidence they’ve sought linking Biden to his family’s foreign business deals....
Climate change is hitting close to home for nearly 2 out of 3 Americans, poll finds (www.pbs.org)
But, as another article looking at the same poll notes, “almost three-quarters of Republicans (72%) said the economy should be given priority, even at the risk of ignoring climate change. That is up 13 points since 2018 – despite the increases in climate-change-related weather disasters.”
OC Apps for kbin?
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BBC Launches A Mastodon Instance (social.bbc)
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NASA Plus is the latest streaming competitor (www.theverge.com)
Set aside all your ‘plus’ streaming services. This subscription-free one from NASA is about to lift off.
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Sinéad O'Connor just died. It's worth reminding that her life was destroyed after she made the bold move and criticized the Church and pope John Paul II regarding the problem of child molestation. (www.rte.ie)
Rest in peace Sinéad. Your horror has ended.
Texas charges prisoners 50% more for water as heat wave continues (www.tpr.org)
DeSantis lets go of more than 1/3 of campaign staff as reset continues (www.politico.com)
Florida Has Approved PragerU ‘Curriculum’ for the Classroom (www.thedailybeast.com)
Outrage as DeSantis Staffer 'Retweets' Nazi Symbol Video: 'Disgusting' (www.newsweek.com)
A video which features Ron DeSantis that includes a symbol often associated with neo-Nazi groups has been met with outrage after it was allegedly retweeted by his campaign team.
UPS reaches contract with 340,000 unionized workers, averting potentially calamitous strike (apnews.com)
UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike.
Florida approves conservative PragerU lessons for schools (www.tampabay.com)
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
Texas A&M President Katherine Banks resigns amid fallout from failed hiring of journalism professor (www.texastribune.org)
Cook shifts Boebert race to ‘toss-up’ (thehill.com)
In the latest second quarter campaign filings, covering the months of April through June, Frisch raised an impressive $2.6 million, which is more than three times Boebert’s roughly $818,000.
GOPer Ron Johnson admits he may quietly use donor money to repay himself up to $8.4 million (www.rawstory.com)
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was caught using campaign donations to repay himself $400,000 — and he says he may not stop there.On May 3, Johnson repaid himself $400,000 for loans to his 2010 and 2016 campaigns. Two weeks later, the senator told Insider he had "no intention" of seeking repayment of $8.4 m...
Discussion: Would bringing back the Civilian Conservation Corp Program be benefecial in the US?
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Putin Won’t Attend BRICS Summit in Person, South Africa Says (www.bloomberg.com)
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Democrats eye Sen. Ted Cruz's seat in Republican-dominated Texas as a possible flip (www.npr.org)
Democrats are facing a tough U.S. Senate map in 2024 so they are eyeing some tough-to-win states for possible pickups, starting with Texas.
Trump says he's been advised he's target of US investigation into efforts to overturn 2020 election (apnews.com)
How Harlan Crow Slashed his Tax Bill by Taking Clarence Thomas on Superyacht Cruises (www.propublica.org)
In lavishing gifts on the Supreme Court justice, the billionaire GOP donor may have violated tax laws, according to tax experts....
Biden stability beats Trump volatility in 2024 match-up, experts suggest (www.theguardian.com)
NC bill would help parents remove school leaders, prosecute librarians (archive.ph)
Republican state lawmakers released an extensive bill to give parents more authority over their children’s education, making it easier for them to access instructional materials, prosecute librarians and remove superintendents....