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by ap215
Thu May 01, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1968
Views: 1871325

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4 months into Trump's 2nd term & already the people in his administration are leaving like flies i'm really enjoying this Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz steps down, US media report US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has stepped down from his post, US media are reporting. He is...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1968
Views: 1871325

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Report: League fines Falcons for role in Shedeur Sanders prank call FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 for the role the organization played in the data breach that resulted in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders last week during the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL Network's Ian Rapop...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:26 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The Donald Trump is Batcrap Crazy and The Leader of the GOP Thread
Replies: 1500
Views: 1381729

Re: The Donald Trump is Batcrap Crazy and The Leader of the GOP Thread

Trump discusses first 100 days of historic presidency in exclusive ABC interview President Donald Trump discussed his first 100 days in office during an exclusive interview with ABC News, discussing a wide range of topics from the economy to immigration, executive powers, and foreign policy. In an O...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:25 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The MAGA Government Superthread
Replies: 66
Views: 118371

Re: The MAGA Government Superthread

House passes bill aimed at protecting victims of deepfake and revenge porn (CNN) — The US House of Representatives on Monday passed the “Take It Down” Act, which aims to protect Americans from deepfake and revenge pornography. Lawmakers voted 409-2 to pass the bill – which boosts protections for vic...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:23 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1721
Views: 2139619

Re: Labor/Economics

ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 62,000 Jobs in April; Annual Pay was Up 4.5% ROSELAND, N.J., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 62,000 jobs in April and annual pay was up 4.5 percent year-over-year, according to the April ADP®...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:22 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1721
Views: 2139619

Re: Labor/Economics

U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter as Trump policy uncertainty weighed on businesses The U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of 2025, fueling recession fears at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in office as he wages a potentially costly trade war. Gross dome...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:32 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 165588

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Democrats declare victory as Angel Ramirez wins District 78 special election CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Democrats have declared victory in the Iowa House District 78 special election Tuesday night. Angel Ramirez was elected to fill the seat left by former Representative Sami Scheetz. https://www.kc...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:30 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 165588

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Special election for Cobb County Commission Districts 2 and 4 | Results COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County voters have selected their county commissioners for Districts 2 and 4 following the April 29 special election. According to a 2024 report from the Associated Press, the special election follows a s...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:13 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 165588

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

New leadership chosen in Quincy as two City Commissioner seats flip The votes are counted, and the decisions are final — residents here in Quincy now know who will be leading their city forward. Change is in the air in Quincy. Voters have elected two new commissioners. In Quincy's District 4 race, L...
by ap215
Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:12 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 165588

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Challenger ousts incumbent in Smyrna Council election and one councilman resigns Ken Olson won the Smyrna Council at-large race by six votes April 29 at Town Hall, but one councilman has resigned so another election may be needed. Incumbent Councilman Mike Rasmussen lost his re-election bid to Olson...
by ap215
Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:18 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: The GOP Snowflake Thread
Replies: 1143
Views: 1112677

Re: The GOP Snowflake Thread

Inside the Hope Florida controversy — and what it means for the DeSantises’ future TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Hope Florida was supposed to be the keystone of Ron and Casey DeSantis’ efforts to cement the governor’s conservative legacy and strengthen their future prospects. Instead, the community-based w...
by ap215
Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:17 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2346
Views: 1916997

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

‘Hee Haw’ actor, singer dead at 78 DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A comedian and gospel singer who performed at President Ronald Reagan’s inauguration has died. Lulu Roman, best known for her different roles on “Hee Haw,” died Wednesday, April 23 at 78, according to multiple media outlets. https://www.newsna...
by ap215
Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:16 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2346
Views: 1916997

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Hollywood matchmaker, who worked with Eva Longoria and David Spade, dead at 56 Amber Kelleher-Andrews, best known for her work as a celebrity matchmaker She was 56. The relationship expert’s matchmaking company, Kelleher International, shared a heartfelt tribute after her death. https://www.wwbl.com...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2025 General Elections Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 165588

Re: 2025 General Elections Thread

Carney’s Liberals beat Conservatives, CTV News declares, will form minority government Mark Carney led the Liberals to a narrow victory on Monday in an election dominated by issues like affordability, tariffs and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. CTV News is declaring the Liberals...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 6:43 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread
Replies: 1746
Views: 2007753

Re: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread

Shooting at North Carolina university leaves 1 dead, 6 injured One person was killed and six injured during an overnight shooting at Elizabeth City State University, a historically Black university in North Carolina. The shooting took place in the early hours of Sunday morning at the center of campu...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 6:39 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2346
Views: 1916997

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Dick Barnett, Hall of Fame guard, 2-time champion with Knicks, dies at 88 NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Barnett, a basketball Hall of Famer who played on both New York Knicks NBA championship teams after being part of a historic college powerhouse at Tennessee A&I, has died. He was 88. The Knicks announc...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 6:37 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Third US air disaster in 8 days
Replies: 32
Views: 56535

Re: Third US air disaster in 8 days

Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot in D.C. Plane Crash Was Not in Medical Distress: Report A new report into the Jan. 29 midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter found that the captain who was flying the military aircraft was not impaired. The New Yo...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 6:34 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Democrats Might Want to Put Her in Charge
Replies: 166
Views: 224271

Re: Democrats Might Want to Put Her in Charge

Democrats embrace the f-bomb Democrats are embracing the f-bomb in congressional campaign messaging as they seek to tap into their party’s anger. In recent weeks, a number of newly launched Democratic hopefuls for key House and Senate seats have pledged to “unf‑‑‑ our country” or have urged their pa...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 6:33 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: prez elon
Replies: 130
Views: 262860

Re: prez elon

New York lawmakers take brutal U-turn on Tesla in stunning blow to Elon Musk Elon Musk is facing pushback from New York lawmakers who have switched gears and pledged to shut down his five Tesla dealerships in the state. The very same state Democrats who sided with Musk and his environmentally-friend...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:41 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Its Technical
Replies: 664
Views: 1940778

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YouTubers on how they made site work for them as it turns 20 Ruth Amos from Sheffield runs Kids Invent Stuff. The channel has 71,000 followers and has been going since 2015. Primary school children send in their invention ideas and Ruth and her colleague Shawn bring them to life. https://www.bbc.com...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:40 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread
Replies: 1746
Views: 2007753

Re: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread

1 officer dead, 1 injured after shootout with suspect in Georgia Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes, a crime suppression officer with the department since 2018, was killed during a standoff along Interstate 20, according to Columbia County Sheriff Clay N. Whittle on Sunday. Sikes is survived by hi...
by ap215
Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:39 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread
Replies: 1746
Views: 2007753

Re: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread

Mass shooting in Myrtle Beach tourist hotspot leaves 11 injured, suspect killed by police At least 11 people were injured and one suspect was killed in an officer-involved mass shooting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Myrtle Beach Police Department revealed on Facebook that officers responded t...
by ap215
Sun Apr 27, 2025 8:22 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 9 people killed after SUV rams into Vancouver street festival
Replies: 0
Views: 12807

9 people killed after SUV rams into Vancouver street festival

9 people killed after SUV rams into Vancouver street festival Nine people have been killed and multiple others injured after the driver of a black SUV slammed into a crowd Saturday evening at a street festival in Vancouver celebrating the contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community, police say....
by ap215
Sun Apr 27, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2346
Views: 1916997

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Alexis Herman, first Black Labor Secretary, dies at 77 Former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman died on Friday at the age of 77. Herman made history as the first Black person to hold the role after former President Bill Clinton nominated her to the post at the start of his second term in office. https:/...
by ap215
Sat Apr 26, 2025 12:48 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 2346
Views: 1916997

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Former Reds general manager passes away CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Former Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has reportedly passed away. Multiple outlets announced his passing at age 74. https://local12.com/sports/bengals/former-reds-general-manager-passes-away-cincinnati-walt-jocketty-wayne-krivsky-playof...