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by ap215
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Its Technical
Replies: 536
Views: 1047459

Re: Its Technical

Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers Washington (CNN) — The US government on Thursday banned internet service providers (ISPs) from meddling in the speeds their customers receive when browsing the web and downloading files, restoring tough rules rescinded during the Tru...
by ap215
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 1762
Views: 795069

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Cole died Wednesday night in St. John’s, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC. https://www.thest...
by ap215
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The GOP Snowflake Thread
Replies: 901
Views: 470566

Re: The GOP Snowflake Thread

Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday night downplayed the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, which led to a woman’s death, as a “peanut” compared to the demonstrations ha...
by ap215
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1168
Views: 947729

Re: Labor/Economics

US economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, a much slower pace than expected Washington (CNN) — The US economy cooled more than expected in the first quarter of the year, but remained healthy by historical standards. Economic growth has slowed steadily over the past 12 months, which bodes wel...
by ap215
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: EARTH....
Replies: 1339
Views: 743496

Re: EARTH....

Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced o...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1559
Views: 857997

Re: Bye

Quinn fired as Sharks coach, no replacement named David Quinn was fired as coach of the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. No replacement was named. The Sharks (19-54-9) finished last in the NHL and failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They were eliminated from...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1559
Views: 857997

Re: Bye

Arizona grand jury indicts Trump allies including Rudy Giuliani over 2020 fake elector scheme An Arizona grand jury indicted 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020, and seven allies of former president Donald Trump. Kris Mayes, the Democratic attorney general, announced the ...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 1762
Views: 795069

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Rest In Paradise Congressman Payne Jr. NJ congressman Donald Payne Jr. dies following hospitalization earlier in April U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democratic congressman representing New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, has died after being hospitalized earlier in April, Gov. Phil Murphy anno...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The Big Perv Thread
Replies: 69
Views: 9638

Re: The Big Perv Thread

Milan Lucic’s wife files for divorce from Bruins forward after domestic violence allegation Milan Lucic and his wife are heading towards divorce, months after he was arrested for allegedly physically abusing her during a fight. Brittany Lucic filed documents on Monday, citing “irreconcilable differe...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 1762
Views: 795069

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Maple Leafs mourn death of Ed Chadwick, their last ironman goaltender Ed Chadwick, the last Maple Leaf goaltender to play every game in an entire season, who ranks 17th in both games played and wins in franchise history, died this week at age 90. The Leafs announced his death Tuesday on social media...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 643
Views: 771393

Re: 2024 Presidential Election

by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 643
Views: 771393

Re: 2024 Presidential Election

Biden-Harris 2024 - If You Voted For Nikki Haley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkgD7PoW43g
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1559
Views: 857997

Re: Bye

RIP TikTok Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest it President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that includes a bill that would ban TikTok if China-based parent company ByteDance fails to divest the app within a year. The divest-or-ban bill is now la...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 643
Views: 771393

Re: 2024 Presidential Election

Alabama lawmakers advance bill to ensure Biden is on the state's ballot MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Senate voted Tuesday for legislation meant to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump. T...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Storming The Capital 2: A Counter Storm is Coming
Replies: 1602
Views: 987869

Re: Storming The Capital 2: A Counter Storm is Coming

Former Navy interpreter sentenced to 28 months in prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6 WASHINGTON — A federal judge sentenced a former U.S. Navy interpreter to more than two years in prison Tuesday for assaulting police during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Matthew DaSilva, 51, of Collin County, Texas, ...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: What’s going to happen to Trump Mon Mar 25 2024?
Replies: 208
Views: 2887

Re: What’s going to happen to Trump Mon Mar 25 2024?

Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump’s wild judgeship bribery claim against a top prosecutor on Jack Smith’s staff Following a Monday unsealing order by the judge in the Mar-a-Lago case, a series of documents shed light on the origins of Donald Trump’s claims that a t...
by ap215
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1168
Views: 947729

Re: Labor/Economics

Millions more salaried US workers are set to be eligible for overtime pay starting July 1 NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. The move marks the largest expansion in federal overtime eli...
by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 187
Views: 55408

Re: 2024 General Elections Thread

Summer Lee beats Bhavini Patel in contentious Democratic primary for Pittsburgh congressional seat Incumbent Progressive Congresswoman Summer Lee fended off a more moderate challenger to win the Democratic primary for the 12th Congressional District on Tuesday against Bhavini Patel, an Edgewood Coun...
by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1559
Views: 857997

Re: Bye

FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job. From fast food workers to CEOs, the FTC estimates ...
by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 643
Views: 771393

Re: 2024 Presidential Election

by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 643
Views: 771393

Re: 2024 Presidential Election

Biden-Harris 2024 - President Biden Meets Harry

https://youtu.be/N3jWQFXhgEc?si=ZA_cD6Sn0zi-NprN
by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Media
Replies: 207
Views: 60738

Re: Media

New York Governor signs new squatter law after 7 On Your Side Investigation NEW YORK (WABC) -- Governor Kathy Hochul signed a portion of the New York State budget Monday morning that will change the way tenants are defined in state law. Lawmakers say it will make it easier for police to intervene in...
by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Hello
Replies: 340
Views: 408029

Re: Hello

Dominica High Court overturns ban on same-sex relations Dominica's High Court has overturned a ban on consensual same-sex relations in the Caribbean island nation. The court ruled parts of the law that criminalised same-sex activity went against the country's constitution. https://www.bbc.com/news/w...
by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:26 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The Supreme Court Thread
Replies: 15
Views: 416

Re: The Supreme Court Thread

Supreme Court rejects challenge to vote-by-mail restrictions in Texas WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to voting rules in Texas that automatically let senior citizens − but not younger people − vote by mail. Mail-in balloting has become a partisan debate as Democrats cha...
by ap215
Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The Supreme Court Thread
Replies: 15
Views: 416

Re: The Supreme Court Thread

Supreme Court waves off Kari Lake lawsuit over electronic voting machines (CNN) — The Supreme Court brushed aside a lawsuit Monday from Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake challenging the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona. Lake, who filed the lawsuit during her failed campaign for gover...