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Assuming we ever have elections again and assuming Trump and Republicans lose power, this has the potential for making elected officials think twice before breaking the law.
Would there have been a Vietnam War if LBJ had to worry that his successor would punish him for lies about the Gulf of Tonkin? Would there have been Iraq War II if Bush II understood that Obama would prosecute him for the WMD lies?
But only if the pendulum swings back...
Former FBI Director Comey expected to be indicted soon in Virginia federal court: MSNBC
James Comey reportedly is being investigated for possibly lying to Congress during testimony in 2020 about whether he authorized a leak of information.Dan Mangan (CNBC)
EU considers up to €130bn 'reparations loan' for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets; size finalized after IMF assessment of 2026-27 financing needs.
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Welp, it's the tribulations for us I guess.
Sometimes if you simply accept somebody’s premise regardless, if you think it’s sensible or not, you can end up asking some very pointed questions
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Australia Drafts Law to License All Crypto Exchanges - EUROPE SAYS
Australia is aiming to tighten regulations around crypto service providers, with draft legislation that would extend finance sector laws to crypto exchanges.EUROPE SAYS
Yankees' Aaron Judge reaches 50 homers for 4th time, tying record
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Yankees' Aaron Judge reaches 50 homers for 4th time, tying record - ESPN
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge tied a major league record held by Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa by reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time.ESPN
Kimmel Corporate Fallout: Threatening Legal Action, Disney Shareholders Want To Know If “Improper Political Or Affiliate” Pressures Went Into Host’s Weeklong Suspension
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Disney Shareholders Threaten Lawsuit Over Kimmel Suspension Motives
Kimmel Fallout Continues: Disney Could Be Facing Lawsuit From Shareholders Over Late Night Host's BenchingDominic Patten (Deadline)
Unite to end wars and tackle climate crisis, Australian PM tells UN in veiled swipe at US isolationism |
Anthony Albanese has pushed back on isolationism and issued a veiled criticism of Donald Trump’s rejection of climate science, warning the United Nations thatEUROPE SAYS
Two key oil ports on Russia’s Black Sea coast halted loading of tankers after overnight warnings of drone attacks, the latest sign of how Ukraine is disrupting its foes energy infrastructure.
Kamala Harris’ First Book Tour Appearance Disrupted by Gaza Protesters
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Kamala Harris' NY Book Tour Stop Disrupted by Gaza Protesters
At least three people in the audience at the New York event shouted at the former vice president about the situation in the Middle East, with Harris saying, "What is happening to the Palestinian people is outrageous and it breaks my heart."Hilary Lewis (The Hollywood Reporter)
Trump claims he was victim of ‘triple sabotage at the UN’ and demands investigation – live
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Trump claims he was victim of ‘triple sabotage at the UN’ and demands investigation – live
US president demands formal inquiry into three technical mishaps that marred his speech at UN general assemblyTom Ambrose (The Guardian)
For #UK and #Ireland folks, a house martin conservation group urgently needs details of still present colonies so that rehabbed birds can be released into them or at least to migration hotspots where HMs are. This is so they have the best chance to successfully migrate south. Mobile number and email address on their website.
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What New Zealand law means for game developers - EUROPE SAYS
If you are designing, marketing, or selling games in New Zealand, it is important to know that, as commercial entities, you are subject to the same consumerEUROPE SAYS
Grab the iPad Air with an M3 chip for one of its best prices at just $539
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Escalatorgate: Trump alleges ‘triple sabotage’ after technical mishaps at UN
Trump claims teleprompter and audio issues, and a stopped escalator that UN says may be due to US delegation stafferLauren Gambino (The Guardian)
Adelita Grijalva wins CD7 election, becoming successor for late father Raúl Grijalva, AP projects
Arizona voters have picked Adelita Grijalva as a successor to the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who was her father and represented the state for more than two decades in Congress, according to the AP.Associated Press (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV))
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One seriously injured, busy road closed after Auckland CBD crash - EUROPE SAYS
One person is seriously injured, and a busy road in Auckland's CBD is closed following a crash this morning.EUROPE SAYS
Who is Joshua Jahn? Dallas ICE shooting suspect identified as North Texas man
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Who is Joshua Jahn? Dallas ICE shooting suspect identified as North Texas man
The suspect’s older brother, Noah Jahn, told KXAS that Joshua Jahn “didn’t have strong feelings about ICE. I didn’t think he was politically interested."Tribune News Service (pennlive)
We gotta adjust - Raw Chili
This is exactly what I mean when I posted about good OCs making adjustments. Last year, in the first Seahawks game, we completely shut down Walker and theirAuthor (Raw Chili)
Russia launched an attack on a Ukrainian Ground Forces training ground on Sept. 24, including two Iskander ballistic missiles, causing casualties among personnel, the military reported.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian training ground with Iskander missiles, casualties reported
Despite security precautions, a direct hit against a shelter made it impossible to fully prevent casualties, according to the military.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
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‘Manic’ central Pa. man convicted of stabbing father hours after police released him
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‘Manic’ central Pa. man convicted of stabbing father hours after police released him
The man washed the knife after the attack and told the court "it was bananas" when describing the bloody scene in his father's home.Madison Montag | mmontag@pennlive.com (pennlive)
White House to agencies: Prepare mass firing plans for a shutdown - POLITICO
US is in talks with Korean, Japanese firms over Alaska LNG project: Energy Secretary - EUROPE SAYS
The United States is in talks with South Korean, Japanese and other companies about an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, Energy Secretary Chris WrightEUROPE SAYS
Ukraine, Syria restore diplomatic ties after breakdown during Assad regime
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Ukraine, Syria restore diplomatic ties after breakdown during Assad regime
Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa discuss cooperation and mutual respect as Ukraine and Syria rebuild diplomatic relations.Usaid Siddiqui (Al Jazeera)
Russia's parliament passed year-round conscription bill (first reading Sept 24), replacing seasonal drafts with medical/psych screenings throughout the year. Reports indicate pressure to join Ukraine combat.
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Russia moves toward year-round military conscription under new bill
While conscripts are officially barred from being deployed abroad, reports indicate that many are pressured into signing contracts with Russia's Defense Ministry and sent to fight in Ukraine.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
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State denies Orland Fire Protection District’s request to bring back ambulance at half capacity
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State denies Orland Fire Protection District’s request to bring back ambulance at half capacity
The Illinois Department of Public Health denied the Orland Fire District’s plan to use an ambulance at half capacity.Addison Wright (Chicago Tribune)
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