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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - ‘Establishment has failed’: David Hogg slams Democratic Party status quo | RISING

OPINION: Former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg joins the show to discuss the direction of the Democratic Party as it heads into the midterm elections with a plethora of DSA-aligned candidates. #DavidHogg #Democrats #DSA

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Kushner, Jeffries reportedly meet ahead of possible House flip by Democrats | The Hill Editor's Call

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday downplayed the reported meeting between Jared Kushner and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). “I don’t know what that’s about. I know Jared has interest in lots of other things going on,” Johnson told host Peter Doocy on Fox News’s “The Sunday Briefing.” Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6045665-johnson-downplays-kushner-jeffries-meeting/ Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/editors-call/6046390-us-canada-tariff-war-trump-beef-iran-sanctions-darline-graham-south-carolina-discussion/ #JaredKushner #HakeemJeffries #Congress #WhiteHouse #TrumpAdministration

AXIOS (Courtenay Brown) - Escalated U.S.-Canada trade talks threaten fallout

America's path to lower inflation depends in part on trade wars and actual wars becoming less economically disruptive. In recent days, both have taken turns that threaten the opposite. Why it matters: A period of relative calm on those fronts is now giving way to renewed tensions, with Canada, China and Iran all posing fresh economic risks. What's going on: The U.S.-Canada trade fight is shaping up to become an all-out trade war, threatening economic and political fallout on both sides of the border. Neither side is backing down, with Canada expected to target politically sensitive U.S. sectors with tariffs in the run-up to the midterms. - The Trump administration reportedly plans to impose an additional 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods in…

AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Hundreds rally in pink outside courthouse for Lindsay Clancy as murder trial nears closing arguments

Roughly 300 supporters dressed in pink gathered outside a Massachusetts courthouse during Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial, a display that has drawn sharp criticism from those who say the real victims, three dead children, are being forgotten. The rally Thursday outside Plymouth County Superior Court marked the largest public show of support during the nearly month-long […] The post Hundreds rally in pink outside courthouse for Lindsay Clancy as murder trial nears closing arguments appeared first on American Almanac .

Roughly 300 supporters dressed in pink gathered outside a Massachusetts courthouse during Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial, a display that has drawn sharp criticism from those who say the real victims, three dead children, are being forgotten. The rally Thursday outside Plymouth County Superior Court marked the largest public show of support during the nearly month-long trial of Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse charged with murdering her three children, five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson, and eight-month-old Callan, in the basement of the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts, home on January 24, 2023. Clancy's defense does not dispute that she killed the children. Her attorney, Kevin Reddington, argues she should not be held…Open

What did a hospital chaplain testify regarding Lindsay Clancy's mental state following the killings?
Hospital chaplain Sheila Cavanaugh testified that when Clancy first regained consciousness after the incident, she said, "I'm so glad my children are safe," which the defense uses to suggest a dissociated mental state.
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What medical information was disclosed regarding Lindsay Clancy's mental health prior to the killings?
In the months before the killings on January 24, 2023, Clancy met with several healthcare providers, was prescribed 13 different psychiatric medications, was hospitalized for suicidal ideation, and called suicide hotlines that turned her away.
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What are the specific charges and potential penalties facing Lindsay Clancy?
Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, is charged with the triple murder of her three children: five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson, and eight-month-old Callan. If convicted, she faces life in prison without parole.
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Who was the organizer of the pink rally held outside the Plymouth County Superior Court, and what was her motivation for organizing it?
Renee Kimball, a woman from Maine, organized the rally. She stated that she created the event in the middle of the night after watching Lindsay Clancy break down in the courtroom during cross-examination, noting that Clancy appeared to be "in shambles" and that she felt Clancy must feel very alone.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Left-wing donors funneled $638 million through tax-exempt charities to drive voter turnout in 2024

A new 64-page report alleges a sprawling network of left-wing organizations spent roughly $638 million through tax-exempt voter-registration groups during the 2024 election cycle, and the money trail leads through leaked memos, forgery charges, and ad-targeting schemes that excluded conservatives. The Capital Research Center, a conservative watchdog group, examined the financial records of 83 leading […] The post Left-wing donors funneled $638 million through tax-exempt charities to drive voter turnout in 2024 appeared first on American Almanac .

A new 64-page report alleges a sprawling network of left-wing organizations spent roughly $638 million through tax-exempt voter-registration groups during the 2024 election cycle, and the money trail leads through leaked memos, forgery charges, and ad-targeting schemes that excluded conservatives. The Capital Research Center, a conservative watchdog group, examined the financial records of 83 leading 501(c)(3) voter-registration and get-out-the-vote organizations and found they spent approximately $638.7 million in 2024. That figure represents a 30 percent jump over 2020 levels, roughly 10 percent after adjusting for inflation. Over the same period, inflation-adjusted spending through traditional political action committees fell by about…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Bull charges moving car during Spanish festival, smashes through window with horns

A bull rammed into a moving car during patron saint festivities in a small Spanish town, crashing through the backseat window with its horns while three passengers sat trapped inside, the latest in a string of bull-related incidents across Spain. Dramatic footage captured from inside the vehicle shows the animal galloping alongside the car in […] The post Bull charges moving car during Spanish festival, smashes through window with horns appeared first on American Almanac .

A bull rammed into a moving car during patron saint festivities in a small Spanish town, crashing through the backseat window with its horns while three passengers sat trapped inside, the latest in a string of bull-related incidents across Spain. Dramatic footage captured from inside the vehicle shows the animal galloping alongside the car in Iriépal, a town in the Guadalajara province of Spain, before slamming into the rear window during celebrations honoring San Roque. The bull's horns punched through the glass and lodged inside the car, The Sun reported , coming within inches of the backseat passenger who was filming the encounter. The horns came even closer to the man sitting in the front seat. For several seconds, the bull remained…Open

Can you describe a bull incident involving a business that occurred in May?
In May, a bull weighing approximately 1.5 tonnes (more than 3,300 pounds) crashed into a barber shop and charged at the staff inside. The animal had reportedly escaped from the custody of its owner, who had been planning to slaughter it.
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What happened during the patron saint festivities in the Spanish town of Iriépal, in the Guadalajara province?
A bull rammed into a moving car during celebrations honoring San Roque, smashing through the backseat window with its horns. The bull's horns punched through the glass and lodged inside the vehicle, coming within inches of a passenger in the backseat who was filming the encounter, and also coming close to a man in the front seat. The bull remained stuck to the vehicle for several seconds while the driver kept moving before being flung backward and landing heavily on its neck. No injuries to the three passengers were confirmed, and it was unclear if the bull was injured.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Hayden Panettiere's mother challenges boyfriend's account of actress's final hours

Lesley Vogel, the estranged mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, is publicly disputing the story told by the man who was with her daughter when she died, and pressing South Carolina law enforcement to dig deeper. Panettiere, the 36-year-old Golden Globe nominee known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, was found unresponsive on August 16 […] The post Hayden Panettiere's mother challenges boyfriend's account of actress's final hours appeared first on American Almanac .

Lesley Vogel, the estranged mother of actress Hayden Panettiere, is publicly disputing the story told by the man who was with her daughter when she died, and pressing South Carolina law enforcement to dig deeper. Panettiere, the 36-year-old Golden Globe nominee known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, was found unresponsive on August 16 at an Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina, where she had been staying with Brian Hickerson. EMTs responded for a cardiac arrest. They administered Narcan, the drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, and performed CPR. Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene. Now Vogel, 70, says the account Hickerson and his brother have given about that day is "full of holes." In interviews with the Daily Mail and…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Mark Ruffalo draws fire from ADL, Simon Wiesenthal Center after tying Paramount merger to Israeli military

Actor Mark Ruffalo is facing sharp public rebukes from Paramount, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center after he linked a $111 billion corporate merger to what he called "genocide", a charge all three organizations labeled antisemitic. The 58-year-old "Avengers" actor posted an Instagram Story on Aug. 21 sharing a resurfaced 2024 video clip […] The post Mark Ruffalo draws fire from ADL, Simon Wiesenthal Center after tying Paramount merger to Israeli military appeared first on American Almanac .

Actor Mark Ruffalo is facing sharp public rebukes from Paramount, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center after he linked a $111 billion corporate merger to what he called "genocide", a charge all three organizations labeled antisemitic. The 58-year-old "Avengers" actor posted an Instagram Story on Aug. 21 sharing a resurfaced 2024 video clip of Oracle executive vice chair Safra Catz discussing the tech company's support for Israel's military following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Ruffalo used the clip to argue against the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that would place CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros. under the control of the Ellison family. David Ellison, CEO of Paramount…Open

What connection exists between the Ellison family and the Paramount Skydance merger?
David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, is the son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. Additionally, Safra Catz, an Oracle executive vice chair, sits on the Paramount Skydance board.
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What are the specific comments made by Jim Berk, the CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, regarding Ruffalo's remarks?
Jim Berk stated that invoking Israel in an issue where it is "completely irrelevant" is a "textbook case of obsession and demonization." He commended Paramount for refusing to allow prejudice to masquerade as corporate criticism.
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What legal challenges are being brought against the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger?
Twelve state attorneys general, including those from California and New York, are challenging the deal, arguing that it violates the Clayton Antitrust Act, which is designed to prevent mergers that substantially reduce competition.
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What video clip did Mark Ruffalo share on Instagram on August 21 to support his argument?
He shared a resurfaced 2024 video clip of Oracle executive vice chair Safra Catz discussing the tech company's support for Israel's military following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Catz mentioned that Oracle has "profoundly scary technology" and worked to "advance the agenda for the Israeli military."
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - British riders steal the show at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets

Harriet Harnden beat the reigning world champion and pocketed a $100,000 bonus at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets, France, a race where fans wave chainsaws and riders launch 30 feet through the air at 40 mph. Harnden, a British downhill racer, edged out reigning world champion Vali Holl to win the […] The post British riders steal the show at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets appeared first on American Almanac .

Harriet Harnden beat the reigning world champion and pocketed a $100,000 bonus at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Les Gets, France, a race where fans wave chainsaws and riders launch 30 feet through the air at 40 mph. Harnden, a British downhill racer, edged out reigning world champion Vali Holl to win the women's elite race at the French Alpine ski resort this weekend. Jordan Williams, another Brit riding for Specialized, holds the lead in the men's elite overall standings after a season that started with a broken collarbone last winter. French favorite Max Alran won the men's elite race on home soil, sending the crowd into a frenzy that Williams, a three-time World Cup winner, called unlike anything he had experienced. The results cap…Open