By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Rabbi Jason Nevarez of Congregation Beth Israel in San Diego attended college with the rabbi who was taken hostage in Colleyville, Texas. After college, they were classmates at the Hebrew Union College seminary in Jerusalem in 2001 during the height of the Intifada. In an interview, Nevarez said that Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker had … [Read more...] about San Diego Rabbi Was Classmate of Texas Rabbi Taken Hostage
World’s 10 richest men doubled wealth during Covid: report
Published by AFPParis (AFP) - The world's 10 wealthiest men doubled their fortunes during the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic as poverty and inequality soared, a report said on Monday. Oxfam said the men's wealth jumped from $700 billion to $1.5 trillion, at an average rate of $1.3 billion per day, in a briefing published before a virtual mini-summit of world … [Read more...] about World’s 10 richest men doubled wealth during Covid: report
Inquiry into Texas synagogue standoff to have ‘global reach’
Published by AFPCOLLEYVILLE (United States) (AFP) - US authorities have launched an investigation with "global reach" into a suspect who was killed after holding four people hostage at a Texas synagogue, where he apparently demanded the release of a convicted terrorist known as "Lady Al-Qaeda." The four hostages -- including a respected local rabbi, Charlie Cytron-Walker -- … [Read more...] about Inquiry into Texas synagogue standoff to have ‘global reach’
FBI storms Texas synagogue to release hostages, gunman dead
Published by ReutersBy Shelby Tauber and Daphne Psaledakis COLLEYVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -An FBI Hostage Rescue Team stormed a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas on Saturday night to free three remaining hostages of a gunman who had disrupted a religious service and began a standoff with police more than 10 hours earlier. All the hostages were safely released on Saturday night and … [Read more...] about FBI storms Texas synagogue to release hostages, gunman dead
Cervical cancer could be eliminated forever, WHO says.
There is a sliver of good news amid the current pall of Omicron and war drums over Ukraine. Cervical cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death globally in reproductive-aged women, could be the first cancer ever to be eliminated permanently. “Cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, chief of the World Health Organization … [Read more...] about Cervical cancer could be eliminated forever, WHO says.
NPR SHOWED US THE BEST WAY TO INTERVIEW A TOTALITARIAN LIAR
Journalists have been debating how to most effectively cover a defeated ex-president who lies as he breathes and aspires to restore his reign by any means necessary. Donald Trump has an iron grip on his cultish party, so it’d be a dereliction of duty to ignore him – and the existential threat he represents. But by indulging him in an interview, does that not give him more … [Read more...] about NPR SHOWED US THE BEST WAY TO INTERVIEW A TOTALITARIAN LIAR
San Diego’s OAN Losing its Biggest Revenue Source as DirecTV Cuts Ties
by Ken Stone Three months after Reuters revealed the role of AT&T and its arm DirecTV in the launch of San Diego-based One America News Network, a plug is being pulled on the far-right outlet. Bloomberg reported Friday that DirecTV, said to make up the bulk of OAN’s revenue, will drop the Trump-celebrating network in April. Robert Herring Sr., founder and CEO of the … [Read more...] about San Diego’s OAN Losing its Biggest Revenue Source as DirecTV Cuts Ties
Michael Avenatti says guards let him read only Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ in NYC federal jail
Published by New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Correction officers at Manhattan’s notorious federal jail let Michael Avenatti read only one book while behind bars: “The Art of the Deal” by former President Donald Trump, the disgraced lawyer says in a new $94 million legal claim. “It’s a pretty clear message,” Avenatti’s lawyer, Daniel McGuinness, told the Daily News Friday. “And he … [Read more...] about Michael Avenatti says guards let him read only Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ in NYC federal jail
What made Bob Saget’s Danny Tanner so different from other sitcom dads
Bob Saget, top left, was affectionately called ‘America’s Dad’ for his role as Danny Tanner in the sitcom ‘Full House.’ Lorimar Television/Fotos International via Getty Images Jessica Troilo, West Virginia University Bob Saget, who died on Jan. 9, 2022, is probably best remembered for his role as Danny Tanner on the popular sitcom “Full House,” which … [Read more...] about What made Bob Saget’s Danny Tanner so different from other sitcom dads
Why It’s So Hard To Disprove The Big Lie
Published by ValueWalkMonths before the 2020 election, President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that the only way he could lose to Joe Biden would be if the Democrats rigged the election. Once it became clear that he had lost, Trump concluded that the Democrats did indeed steal the election, and urged his legions of avid followers to “Stop the steal!” Q3 2021 hedge fund … [Read more...] about Why It’s So Hard To Disprove The Big Lie
Wealth and Inequality in America
One may ask why a nation of such great wealth allows so much inequality and suffering among its population. The simple answer is that wealthy people, corporations and special interests have the power to control politicians and government bodies through lobbying, contributions and job offers. This results in skewed laws being passed that favor the most affluent individuals and … [Read more...] about Wealth and Inequality in America
Biden’s legacy is at stake in dangerous dispute with Russia over Ukraine
The utter incomprehension paralyzing talks between America and Russia about Ukraine and the still expanding US-led NATO alliance in Europe is pushing President Joe Biden into a confrontation that could damage his foreign affairs legacy. Seen from afar outside America and Europe, Biden’s chief legacy, if current positions do not change substantially, could at best be a new … [Read more...] about Biden’s legacy is at stake in dangerous dispute with Russia over Ukraine
Why the Afghan Air Force Did Not Show Up in 2021
Relying extensively on an excellent paper by Dr. Daniel L. Haulman of the Air Force Historical Research Agency, we discussed – in an August 2010 piece -- why the Iraqi Air Force “did not show up” during “Operation Iraqi Freedom” in 2003 and we quoted Haulman: [W]hen United States and coalition forces invaded Iraq in 2003 they faced no Iraqi Air Force opposition. Not … [Read more...] about Why the Afghan Air Force Did Not Show Up in 2021
Donald Trump’s NPR Interview Was Full Of Bizarre Twists, Ending With The Former President Hanging Up
Published by KnewzBy Nick Dimengo Seattle (Knewz) — Former President Donald Trump joined NPR’s “Morning Edition” on Jan. 12, which, according to the news source, was six years in the making. The bizarre interview showed why it might have taken so long. Previous attempts by NPR to book Donald Trump as a guest failed because, candidly, the former President and his team had … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s NPR Interview Was Full Of Bizarre Twists, Ending With The Former President Hanging Up
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Prosecuting Trump would inevitably be political – and other countries have had mixed success in holding ex-presidents accountable
A man protesting in New York City one year after the violent insurrection in Washington, D.C. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images James D. Long, University of Washington; Morgan Wack, University of Washington, and Victor Menaldo, University of Washington When Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Jan. 5, 2022, that he would prosecute anyone … [Read more...] about Prosecuting Trump would inevitably be political – and other countries have had mixed success in holding ex-presidents accountable
UN says 130,000 Afghan children may die this winter in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Up to 131,000 children could die this year from hunger and disease in Afghanistan as the country descends into the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, the UN humanitarian aid agency (UNOCHA) warned as it pleaded desperately for faster international aid. Its report on Afghanistan’s humanitarian needs for 2022 Afghanistan said 24.4 million people, or 55 per cent of the … [Read more...] about UN says 130,000 Afghan children may die this winter in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
PATRIOTIC CUDDLE BEAR (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Ted Cruz is a coward. He can’t defend his wife. He can’t defend his state. He can’t defend his country. A man attacks Ted Cruz’s wife. What does Ted Cruz do? He becomes a sycophant for that man. His state is ravaged by a winter freeze leaving millions without power and killing hundreds. Ted flees Texas to Cancun where it’s nice and warm and there are beach resorts and … [Read more...] about PATRIOTIC CUDDLE BEAR (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Biden dives into battle on voting rights in Georgia speech
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - President Joe Biden plunges into a historic, politically explosive battle on voting reforms Tuesday with a speech in Georgia, the heart of the US civil rights struggle. Coming off a powerful speech last week to mark the January 6 anniversary of an attempt by Donald Trump's supporters to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Biden will argue … [Read more...] about Biden dives into battle on voting rights in Georgia speech
Biden administration to scrap Trump plan for wider Alaska oil drilling
Published by ReutersBy Yereth Rosen ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The Biden administration announced on Monday that it will reverse a Trump-era policy that opened up vast swathes of Arctic Alaska land to new oil development. The U.S. Department of the Interior said it will scrap the Trump administration's decision that authorized expanded leasing and development in the National … [Read more...] about Biden administration to scrap Trump plan for wider Alaska oil drilling