Pro-Chinese online influence campaign promoted protests in Washington, researchers say
A Chinese marketing firm likely organized and promoted protests in Washington last year as part of a wide-ranging pro-Beijing influence campaign, according to new research.
2023-07-25 02:48
Special counsel obtains thousands of documents from Rudy Giuliani team that tried to find fraud after 2020 election
A Donald Trump ally has turned over thousands of documents to special counsel Jack Smith related to efforts to find supposed voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election -- including materials that haven't been previously disclosed to investigators looking into events surrounding January 6, 2021.
2023-07-25 02:23
US urges Guatemala to ensure no interference in election after raid
GUATEMALA CITY Senior U.S. Department of State official Brian Nichols said on Monday he had spoken with Guatemalan
2023-07-25 02:19
Biden supporters exploit Republican’s $1 donation cashback campaign pledge: ‘I gave $1 to you and $20 to Biden’
Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum is offering $20 gift cards to donors who give $1 to his campaign — but some supporters of Joe Biden say they have been funneling the gift card money to the president’s re-election campaign. Mr Burgum’s campaign site says: “Donate $1 and receive a $20 gift card!” The Republican candidate also took a direct hit at Mr Biden, “The burden on American families caused by the Democrats is unruly, and Joe Biden is doing nothing to fix it. We want to help, so we’re offering YOU a $20 gift card, and all YOU have to do is contribute $1 to claim it.” The gift cards are ironically called “Biden inflation relief gift cards.” However, some donors say they are taking advantage of the extra cash and sending it to the incumbent. One Twitter user wrote, “I gave @DougBurgum $1 so he would send me $20. Then I gave the $20 to @JoeBiden.” He attached photos of his donations. Another user tweeted that he “donated $1 to Doug Burgum and turned around and donated $20 to Joe Biden.” Yet another said, “Ok I gave him $1 and when my $20 gift card arrives I will give Biden-Harris a $19 contribution in honor of Doug Burgum.” “We passed the 40,000 mark today. We’ve got more gift cards to give out. We’re going to keep on going,” the North Dakota governor said, indicating he reached the unique donor threshold to qualify for the GOP presidential primary in August. Still, Fivethirtyeight shows Gov Burgum polling average at a mere 0.1 per cent. Former President Donald Trump is handily leading the Republican polls, with 51 per cent. Florida Gov Ron DeSantis is trailing him with only 18.9 per cent. Read More Joe Biden is breaking his promise to end the federal death penalty The presidential candidates who have so far met criteria to join first RNC debate Who is running for president in 2024?
2023-07-25 01:49
Films directed by Chris Pine, Anna Kendrick to premiere at Toronto festival
The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled a starry lineup to its 48th edition on Monday, even if remains unclear if stars will be there to walk red carpets due to ongoing writers and actors strikes
2023-07-25 01:48
Denny Hamlin courts controversy, counts victories at Pocono after milestone 50th win in Cup
Denny Hamlin became just the 15 driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win 50 races
2023-07-25 01:22
US calls Israeli judicial overhaul vote 'unfortunate'
The Israeli parliament's vote stripping the Supreme Court of certain powers is "unfortunate," the White House says, calling for "consensus" amid major protests.
2023-07-25 00:29
Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'
As well as tourists, the wildfires have come at a great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.
2023-07-25 00:16
Abortion messaging roils debate over Ohio ballot initiative. Backers said it wasn't about that
The fraught politics of abortion have helped turn an August ballot question in Ohio that would make it harder to change the state constitution into a cauldron of misinformation and fear-mongering
2023-07-25 00:00
Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte throws hat into race for New Hampshire governor
Former New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has announced she’s running for governor, days after fellow Republican Chris Sununu said he’s not seeking reelection to a fifth term in 2024
2023-07-24 23:53
With ‘Barbie,’ Greta Gerwig breaks a box office record for female directors
“Barbie” didn’t just break the opening weekend record for 2023; It also shattered the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman
2023-07-24 23:46
How David Bowie, long thought ambivalent to country music, became a writer on a Chris Young song
Country star Chris Young’s latest single, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” is a vivid love letter to summertime weekends, old trucks, and dive bar bands
2023-07-24 23:26
