Published by ReutersBy Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is an old saying in politics that a gaffe is when a politician says what they really mean. And critics of U.S. President Joe Biden say he has made his fair share when it comes to Taiwan. On Monday, during his first trip to Asia as president, Biden said the United States would get involved … [Read more...] about Analysis-Biden’s Taiwan remarks show conviction to defend island but carry risks
Seven races to watch in Georgia, Alabama midterm primaries, Texas run-offs
Published by Reuters(Fixes typos in third and seventh paragraphs) WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Voters in Georgia and Alabama will pick candidates for the U.S. Congress and other offices in Tuesday primaries testing former President Donald Trump's power over his Republican Party ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Arkansas will also hold nomination contests while Texas will hold … [Read more...] about Seven races to watch in Georgia, Alabama midterm primaries, Texas run-offs
How to Reduce Construction Costs When Building a Home
There are always residential construction projects in process, but they don’t always work with the client or team’s budget. Costs can get out of control due to delays, labor shortages and other factors. This guide explains how to reduce construction costs when building a home so contractors, homeowners and teams can make the best decisions for their financial limits. 1. Source … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Construction Costs When Building a Home
What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin
What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin Monkeypox causes lesions that resemble pus-filled blisters, which eventually scab over. CDC/Getty Images Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University On May 18, 2022, Massachusetts health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...] about What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin
Appealing to Trump (and his base) might have worked in Pennsylvania primaries – but it won’t play so well in the midterms
The doctor is in … with Trump, at least. AP Photo/Gene J. Puska Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State The Pennsylvania primaries of May 17, 2022, proved a good night for Donald Trump, a better one for “Trumpism” and a problem for moderates hoping for a candidate primed to capture the center in the upcoming midterms. Trump’s officially endorsed Senate … [Read more...] about Appealing to Trump (and his base) might have worked in Pennsylvania primaries – but it won’t play so well in the midterms
SAFE HAVEN
Australia’s Labor to retake power after 9 years, independents may hold sway
Published by ReutersBy Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's Labor Party will form the country's next government on Monday, as unprecedented support for the Greens and climate-focussed independents ended nearly a decade of rule by the conservative coalition. Centre-left Labor remains four to five seats short of a majority of 76 in the 151 seat lower house with about a dozen … [Read more...] about Australia’s Labor to retake power after 9 years, independents may hold sway
Trump’s antic in Pa. primary show it’s time for this clown to leave the circus | Mulshine
Published by NJ.comI was there for the beginning of Donald Trump’s political career and I hope to be there for the end. That end can’t come soon enough after The Donald’s antics in that Pennsylvania primary election last week. Going into that primary, the Pennsylvania Republicans were on track to retain the Senate seat held by retiring Republican Pat Toomey. Thanks to The … [Read more...] about Trump’s antic in Pa. primary show it’s time for this clown to leave the circus | Mulshine
Analysis-Harangued by Trump, Georgia’s governor poised to rebuke him in midterm vote
Published by ReutersBy Joseph Ax (Reuters) - There may be no politician that Donald Trump wants to see ousted more than Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, who defied the then-president's demand to overturn the state's 2020 U.S. presidential election results that narrowly helped Joe Biden win the White House. Trump has endorsed more than 150 candidates in this year's … [Read more...] about Analysis-Harangued by Trump, Georgia’s governor poised to rebuke him in midterm vote
Did He Grow Overnight? Tom Cruise Appears Taller At Premier Of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Published by Radar OnlineIs Tom Cruise growing? Or is it an optical illusion? The actor, who is 5-foot-7, renewed rumors that he wears lifts in his shoes as he stood nearly face to face with Dutchess Kate Middleton, who is 2 inches taller and was standing over 6 feet tall in a pair of stilettos at the "Top Gun: Maverick" premiere on May 19, according to the Daily Mail. Cruise, … [Read more...] about Did He Grow Overnight? Tom Cruise Appears Taller At Premier Of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases cross 100 in Europe
Published by ReutersBy Jennifer Rigby and Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organization was due to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox, a viral infection more common to west and central Africa, after more than 100 cases were confirmed or suspected in Europe. In what Germany described as the largest outbreak in Europe … [Read more...] about WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases cross 100 in Europe
TOURS FOR TERRORISTS
The January 6 Committee is asking Republican House member Barry Loudermilk to voluntarily testify about a tour he gave of the capitol on January 5, 2021. For the slow kids (Republicans), January 5th was the day before January 6th, the day of the Trump terrorist attack. The speculation here is that Loudermilk didn’t give a tour as much as he conducted a reconnaissance … [Read more...] about TOURS FOR TERRORISTS
PENNSYLVANIA, BIRTHPLACE OF DEMOCRACY, COULD ELECT AMERICA’S FIRST FASCIST GOVERNOR
The writer Alan Furst has shrewdly observed, “Fascism famously stomps around in jackboots, but it sometimes wears carpet slippers, padding about softly on the edges of one’s life, and in a way that is worse.” And so here we are, in my home state of Pennsylvania, face to face with the worst. No need for jackboots here. In last night’s gubernatorial primary, pro-coup … [Read more...] about PENNSYLVANIA, BIRTHPLACE OF DEMOCRACY, COULD ELECT AMERICA’S FIRST FASCIST GOVERNOR
Turkey’s Erdogan links Sweden NATO bid to return of ‘terrorists’
Published by Reuters UKBy Nevzat Devranoglu and Ali Kucukgocmen ANKARA (Reuters) -President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Sweden should not expect Turkey to approve its NATO bid without returning "terrorists", and Swedish and Finnish delegations should not come to Turkey to convince it to back their membership in the alliance. Earlier, Finland and Sweden formally applied to … [Read more...] about Turkey’s Erdogan links Sweden NATO bid to return of ‘terrorists’
Why Turkey isn’t on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO – and why that matter
Room for any more at NATO? Not according to Turkey’s president. Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images Ronald Suny, University of Michigan After decades of neutrality, the two Scandinavian states that have to date remained out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by declaring an intention to join the … [Read more...] about Why Turkey isn’t on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO – and why that matter
Takeaways from Tuesday’s U.S. primary elections
Published by ReutersBy James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The match-ups for some high-profile U.S. congressional and gubernatorial races in November's midterm elections began to take shape in Pennsylvania and North Carolina on Tuesday. Here are early takeaways from the primary elections: ABORTION ON THE BALLOT Abortion rights will be a central issue in the open race for … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Tuesday’s U.S. primary elections
Republicans oust volatile congressman Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina
Published by ReutersBy David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican first-term congressman Madison Cawthorn acknowledged that North Carolina Republicans voted to end his time in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday after a string of self-inflicted controversies turned major figures in the party against him. Local media and CNN reported he had conceded defeat, citing … [Read more...] about Republicans oust volatile congressman Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina
TUCKER CARLSON: SNAKE OIL SALESMAN
Biden attacks white supremacist ‘poison’ after racist shooting
Published by AFPBuffalo (AFP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday called out what he branded the "poison" of white supremacist ideology behind a deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, and said that racism is being stoked for political gain. Speaking in the city where a white teen is accused of murdering 10 African Americans in a neighborhood supermarket, Biden said: "What … [Read more...] about Biden attacks white supremacist ‘poison’ after racist shooting
