Wall Street Journal knocks Supreme Court for giving Biden administration ‘license for social media censorship’
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board on Thursday denounced a Supreme Court decision that suggested it would give the government unfettered power to censor social media. The Supreme Court on Wednesday, by a 6-3 majority, handed President Biden a major victory by tossing out a lawsuit, Marcy v. Missouri, which accused the current administration of […]
Returning to Leigh: can Labour rebuild the red wall? – podcast | News
Leigh in Greater Manchester was once a Labour stronghold – a former mining and manufacturing town, and once Andy Burnham’s constituency – but in 2019 the town voted for Boris Johnson and the constituency disappeared. Helen Pidd As the Guardian’s northern editor at the time, she was a frequent visitor to the town, and in […]
Rupert Murdoch’s Empire Again Seeks to Influence Trump’s Veepstakes, This Time Through Wall Street Journal
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. media empire is again trying to influence who former President Donald Trump chooses as his 2024 running mate, this time The Wall Street Journal An editorial praising North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and slamming Sens. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). Murdoch’s empire was heavily involved in the selection process. […]
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts in subdued trading around last week's records – The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street on Wednesday, with major stock indexes hovering near the all-time highs they hit last week. The S&P 500 index was down less than 0.1% in midday trading, the Nasdaq Composite index was up 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 10 points, or less […]
AOC wins Democratic primary over former Wall Street banker Marty Dolan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, defeating a conservative-backed opponent. Members of the far-left “Squad” garnered enough votes to fend off a challenge from political newcomer Marty Dolan, according to the Associated Press, which reported the race’s victory less than 20 minutes after the polls closed at 9 p.m. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez […]
Minnesota Residents Prepare for Total Dam Wall Failure
The Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, partially failed Monday after heavy rains and severe flooding. The breach prompted local dam authorities to issue an emergency evacuation order to nearby residents in preparation for the worst-case scenario. The B.B.C. Reports The flooding not only compromised the structural integrity of the dam but also caused […]
Stock market today: A rebound for Nvidia has it back to masking losses for much of Wall Street – The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — NVIDIA That’s helping U.S. stock indexes approach all-time highs on Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in morning trading, nearing the all-time high it reached a week ago. Nvidia’s rebound helped push the Nasdaq Composite up 0.7%, heading for its first gain in four days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which […]
The Lib Dems’ surprising strategy to breach the blue wall – podcast | News
At the start of the 2024 election campaign, the Liberal Democrats’ strategy seemed to involve Ed Davey performing a number of eye-catching stunts, from paddleboarding to taking on an aquatic obstacle course, followed by heartwarming videos about the leader’s life, first as a parent and then as a carer for his young son, and highlighting […]
Closed-door trial date for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich set
MOSCOW — The Russian espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will begin on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors, the court hearing the case said Monday. Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, has been jailed since his arrest in March 2023 and could face up to 20 years in prison if […]
NYC vandal scrawls ‘Palestine’ on wall of Park Avenue Synagogue
Anti-Israel vandals have targeted another Jewish landmark in New York City, this time carving “Palestine” into one of Manhattan’s largest synagogues. According to the New York Police Department, the graffiti was discovered around noon Friday on the exterior wall of the Park Avenue Synagogue. The photo shows the word “Palestine” graffitied underneath the Bible verse, […]