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Stacey Abrams-founded voter activist group hit with mass layoffs after record-breaking ethics fine

Stacey Abrams-founded voter activist group hit with mass layoffs after record-breaking ethics fine
A nonprofit voter engagement group founded by high-profile Georgia perennial candidate Stacey Abrams reportedly suffered dozens of layoffs two weeks after facing a six-figure state ethics fine for campaign finance violations.Scores of workers at the New Georgia Project (NGP) have been laid off since Dec. 27, with a dozen more being pink-slipped at the end of January, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.The group describes itself as a "nonpartisan effort to register, civically engage, and build power with the New Georgia Majority… the growing population of Black, brown, young and other historically marginalized voters."It received attention for helping Democrats flip Georgia
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The New York Times

How Costs for Online Sales After Trump’s Trade Move

President Trump’s tariff measures included a significant change to trade rules that could increase costs for many products bought online, including on Amazon, Shein and Temu. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/politics/trump-tariffs-shein-temu-loophole.html Author : Ana Swanson and Keith Bradsher Publish date : 2025-02-03 17:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Crews hoist jet wreckage from Potomac, easing path to recover remains

Crews working on recovery efforts for the D.C. plane crash use a crane to lift segments of the American Airlines jet out of the Potomac River. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/02/03/dc-plane-crash-removal-potomac-river-remains/ Author : Olivia George Publish date : 2025-02-03 18:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Oklahoma superintendent who brawled with CNN over ICE entering schools doubles down: ‘Deported together’

Oklahoma superintendent who brawled with CNN over ICE entering schools doubles down: ‘Deported together’
Oklahoma State School Superintendent Ryan Walters pushed back after a clash on CNN over his openness to allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers into schools – with Walters doubling down and rejecting "sanctuary schools."Walters had told local media that he would not rule out allowing federal agents into schools to remove illegal immigrants, amid an ongoing deportation operation since President Donald Trump took office.The Trump administration has lifted a Biden-era "sensitive places" mandate, which prevented agents from entering schools amid concerns that illegal immigrants could use such places to hide from enforcement. It has sparked pushback from some local
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The New York Times

He Went to Jail for Stealing Someone’s Identity. But It Was His All Along.

A decades-long theft of a man’s identity raised questions about who gets believed in the justice system, and what happens when your name is taken. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/iowa-identity-theft-sentencing.html Author : Mitch Smith and Erin Schaff Publish date : 2025-02-03 17:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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I’m chronically ill. RFK Jr. could find solutions to actually make us better

I’m chronically ill. RFK Jr. could find solutions to actually make us better
During his confirmation hearings, senators understandably questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on health, ranging from abortion to vaccinations.It’s not surprising people would hesitate to accept some of Kennedy’s most unusual claims. Americans who have Red Dye No. 3 in their favorite breakfast cereal and McDonald’s Big Macs for dinner clearly have the most to lose. From fluoride in our water to beef tallow to vaccines, RFK Jr. is asking questions about our health no one else has bothered to ask.RFK Jr. is willing to push against our unhealthy habits, something no one else has considered. Is that really a bad thing?According to the latest CDC reports, an estimated 129 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease – including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Most are women, often with several diagnoses.
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The New York Times

Crews Lift First Wreckage From D.C. Plane Crash Out of Potomac

A crane began removing the fuselage of the American Airlines jet that crashed into the Potomac River last week after colliding with an Army helicopter. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/dc-plane-crash-potomac-river-wreckage.html Author : Claire Moses Publish date : 2025-02-03 16:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

The biggest Grammys went to Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar. Finally.

Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar took home the most coveted trophies at Sunday’s Grammys after being overlooked for “many, many years.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/02/03/grammys-2025-beyonce-kendrick-lamar/ Author : Chris Richards Publish date : 2025-02-03 08:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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RFK Jr spent weekend talking to key senator who could make or break his confirmation

RFK Jr spent weekend talking to key senator who could make or break his confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent the weekend speaking with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who could effectively stop his confirmation process for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in its tracks. The Louisiana senator's office confirmed Sunday evening that the two men had been speaking that day. Cassidy is a doctor and also one of the few remaining Republican senators who voted to convict President Donald Trump for allegedly inciting the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. SEN. TILLIS OPENS UP ABOUT ROLE IN PETE HEGSETH'S CONFIRMATION AFTER HEGSETH'S EX-SISTER-IN-LAW'S ALLEGATIONSHis vote on the 27-member Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday could decide whether
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The Washington Post

Our white whale recipes and how we conquered them

Even food writers have recipes that stymie them. Here’s how we overcame issues and learned to perfect bread, fresh pasta, pie crust and whole fish. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/02/03/conquering-scary-recipes-pie-crust-pasta-bread-fish/ Author : Olga Massov Publish date : 2025-02-03 13:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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US Capitol Police recruit killed in Georgia car crash, other injured recruits airlifted to hospital

US Capitol Police recruit killed in Georgia car crash, other injured recruits airlifted to hospital
A U.S. Capitol Police recruit died in a fatal car crash in Georgia over the weekend, as details are still emerging from the incident that also sent several other recruits to the hospital.Democratic congressional leadership were first to confirm the death of United States Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz in a statement Monday morning. "Our prayers are with his family and we will honor his memory when the House returns on Tuesday," House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle, both from New York, said. "It is a tragic day with the news that
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The Washington Post

Work Advice: What DEI rollbacks mean for workers

Many are rightly concerned about what these changes mean for women, racial and religious minorities, people with disabilities, and transgender and nonbinary people. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/03/work-advice-dei-rollback/ Author : Karla Miller Publish date : 2025-02-03 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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South Africa hits back at Trump’s claim that it is ‘confiscating land,’ as US aid to country threatened

South Africa hits back at Trump’s claim that it is ‘confiscating land,’ as US aid to country threatened
JOHANNESBURG - President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to cut off all foreign aid to South Africa because he claimed it is "confiscating" land "and treating certain classes of people very badly" in "a massive human rights violation" has provoked strong reaction from the South African presidency and commentators. "The South African government has not confiscated any land", South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded in a statement, adding "We look forward to engaging with the Trump administration over our land reform policy and issues of bilateral interest. We are certain that out of those engagements, we will share a better and
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The New York Times

How the New Orleans Saints Helped the Catholic Church Handle a Sex-Abuse Scandal

A trove of emails shows the team’s leadership using their influence in New Orleans to aid the archdiocese, including writing talking points for media interviews. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/new-orleans-saints-catholic-church-abuse.html Author : Jenny Vrentas Publish date : 2025-02-03 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Farm workers went unmasked during L.A. fires. That’s not supposed to happen.

California is one of three states with regulations protecting workers from wildfire smoke and heat. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/02/03/los-angeles-fires-farm-workers-risks-masks/ Author : Gaya Gupta, Angie Orellana Hernandez Publish date : 2025-02-03 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Elon Musk needs H-1B workers because math education fails our students

Elon Musk needs H-1B workers because math education fails our students
When entrepreneur Elon Musk made headlines with his vociferous comments supporting the H-1B visa program, the ensuing debate focused on the implications of his position on immigration. But this debate obscured the reason America even has such a program in the first place: its homegrown students are being poorly educated in math. According to federal law, the H-1B program gives visas to foreigners coming to perform services "in a specialty occupation." A specialty occupation is defined as requiring "theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge," plus higher education requirements. US 'REPORT CARD' SHOWS STUDENTS HAVE FALLEN BEHIND IN READING, BARELY
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The New York Times

For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains

President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/asia/china-trump-foreign-aid.html Author : David Pierson, Keith Bradsher and Sui-Lee Wee Publish date : 2025-02-03 09:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Key Trump Cabinet members refuse to acknowledge Trump lost in 2020

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi and FBI nominee Kash Patel decline to fully acknowledge Biden’s win, while Russ Vought still claims the vote was “rigged.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/03/trump-cabinet-2020-election-deniers/ Author : Patrick Marley, Colby Itkowitz Publish date : 2025-02-03 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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US Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser grades his acting skills in upcoming Super Bowl commercial

US Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser grades his acting skills in upcoming Super Bowl commercial
Shot putter Ryan Crouser parlayed his record-setting third gold medal into an acting gig.The USA Olympian became the first person to win three golds in the shot put this past summer in Paris, and now he is set to appear in a Super Bowl commercial next Sunday.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREE"For me as a track and field athlete, never would’ve even thought that a Super Bowl commercial could be a possibility. It’s been great," Crouser said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I mean, I don't
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The New York Times

Double Dutch Pro Uses Jump Rope in Icy Pond Rescue

David Fisher, a professional rope jumper and performer, was honored by Westfield, Ind., on Monday after using a jump rope to rescue a teenager who had fallen through an icy pond. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/jump-rope-rescue-indiana-pond.html Author : Tim Balk Publish date : 2025-02-03 01:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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