Former President Donald Trump on Friday is scheduled to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as the likely Republican presidential nominee continues his embrace of autocratic leaders who are part of a global pushback against democratic traditions. Orbán has become an icon to some conservative populists for championing what he calls “illiberal democracy,” replete […]
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How Gaza activists in Minnesota are continuing the wave of ‘uncommitted’ votes: ‘no more empty claims’
Dozens of families turned up to a Minneapolis park on Sunday to hear why they should cast an “uncommitted” protest vote in Tuesday’s presidential primary and how that could affect the Israel-Gaza war. Kids played on the playground or made signs to support Palestine while their caregivers listened as organizers shared an “easy action”: show […]
Iran goes to the polls amid continuing discontent
Iranians will vote in a parliamentary election on March 1st, seen as a litmus test of the clerical establishment’s popularity amid growing discontent over economic, political and social strains. Iran’s clerical rulers are seeking a big turnout to shore up their legitimacy, which has been damaged following months of mass protests ignited by the death […]
New director of Augusta Canal talks about continuing a legacy
After steering the helm of the Augusta Canal for 25 years, Dayton Sherrouse announced his retirement earlier this year. Augusta native Tyler V. Snead stepped in as executive director. Snead recently took some time to reflect on his first two months in his new role. “It’s been a crazy two and a half months,” said […]
Travis Kelce Faces Backlash for Continuing to Party After Tragic Super Bowl Parade Shooting
LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 11: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the sidelines during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) Travis Kelce is in a bit of hot water today after […]
Ukraine says its sea drones sank another Russian ship, continuing its unlikely kill streak in the Black Sea
Ukraine says it sunk another Russian naval ship in the Black Sea. Ukraine’s military released video that appears to show sea drones attacking the landing craft. The ship is named for Soviet officer Caesar Kunikov, who died exactly 81 years ago. Ukraine says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea using inexpensive […]
Trump wins the Nevada Republican caucuses, continuing his march to the nomination
LAS VEGAS — Former President Donald Trump easily won the Nevada caucuses on Thursday, NBC News projects, the fourth contest he has captured on his march to the GOP nomination. It was a glide path for Trump, who faced no major competition in the caucuses after most of his opponents dropped out of the race […]
Trump lawyer objects to continuing trial amid illness — then complains about trial schedule
Writer E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump was adjourned Monday in Manhattan for a sick juror, per CNN. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan offered to continue with eight of the nine jurors present, which Carroll’s team said would be fine, but Trump attorney Alina Habba asked for an adjournment. The absent […]
More than 1,000 rally in Russian region in continuing protests over activist’s jailing
MOSCOW (AP) — More than 1,000 people rallied in the Russian region of Bashkortostan on Friday, continuing a series of protests triggered by the conviction and sentencing of a local activist and handing a new challenge to the Kremlin. People gathered in the main square of Ufa, the main city of Bashkortostan, a region spread […]
Thinking About Collecting Social Security at 62 and Continuing to Work? 4 Tremendously Important Things You Need to Know
mature woman on laptop thinking and looking out window Early retirement doesn’t always mean fully retiring early. Many Americans opt to begin receiving their Social Security benefits at 62, the earliest age possible. However, they also want to make extra money and keep working. Are you thinking about collecting Social Security at age 62 and […]