One month from Election Day, President Donald Trump is facing a credibility crisis as yawning as his health crisis, at a moment when he needs the public’s trust the most. The president’s coronavirus infection, as well as the illnesses of several aides and allies, has imperiled the highest levels of the U.S. government. The White […]
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‘Saturday Night Live’ recreates debate in 46th season opener
“Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this week’s presidential debate, Chris Rock’s jab at President Donald Trump and Megan Thee Stallion’s message supporting Black people during her performance. The NBC late-night sketch series on Saturday night jumped into the reenactment of the recent debate between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger […]
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Social media criticizes UGA fans for not wearing masks, but school says they were following guidelines
Social media blew up during the Georgia versus Auburn game, not because of football, but because of the crowd. Crowd shots from the TV coverage appeared to show groups within the stadium with few fans wearing masks, particularly in the student section on Saturday. However, both the University of Georgia and the fans were following […]
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#Election2020: Biden shatters fundraising records in September
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has again shattered fundraising records, topping his already gargantuan August cash haul during the month of September, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. An exact total for the month is not yet clear. But both people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity […]
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Trump is taking dexamethasone for his Covid-19; MDs say it could be serious
One of the physicians treating President Donald Trump, Dr. Brian Garibaldi, said Sunday the President is being given the steroid drug dexamethasone as part of his Covid-19 treatment. It’s an indication that Trump’s condition is worrying, as the drug should not be given to anyone who is not ill enough to justify the downsides of […]
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5 pressing questions about Donald Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis
With just 30 days until the 2020 election, it will be here before you know it. With President Donald Trump still at Walter Reed medical center battling Covid-19, the presidential race has effectively frozen in place. Below are five questions about Trump’s health — and what it means for his ability to campaign (or not) […]
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Megan Thee Stallion slammed Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron on her ‘SNL’ performance
Musical guest Megan Thee Stallion used her “Saturday Night Live” performance to call out Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for his decision in the Breonna Taylor case. During her performance of her hit “Savage,” the rapper also used the stage to bring attention to Black men and women who she said needed love and protection. […]
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#Election2020: 5 things we still don’t know about Donald Trump’s finances
The bombshell New York Times report over the weekend detailing two decades’ worth of Donald Trump’s tax records answered a number of questions Americans have been asking since Trump announced his bid for the White House. Chief among them: How much federal income tax has the President paid? The answer, per the Times reporting: at […]
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Borealis Philanthropy, Reporters Committee partner to expand legal support for newsrooms led by and for people of color
Borealis Philanthropy and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press are partnering to expand pro bono legal support for independent journalists and news organizations that produce news and information for communities of color across the country. Supported by a generous investment of $100,000 from Borealis Philanthropy’s Racial Equity in Journalism Fund, the Reporters Committee […]
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Georgia State powered by record-breaking first half blows past East Carolina 49-29
Georgia State Panthers redshirt quarterback Cornelious Brown had a decent day in his second start with the Panthers. Brown’s three touchdowns in the first half helped contribute to the most points the Panthers have ever scored in the first half in their program’s history (35). In addition to a pick-six by Panthers safety, Antavious Lane, […]
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Strong rushing attack and defense leads Washington to 42-31 comeback victory over K.I.P.P.
What looked like an easy and dominating victory early turned into a second half collapse; or in the Washington Bulldogs case, a comeback victory. In a tale of two halves, the Bulldogs strong second half performance against the K.I.P.P. Warriors propelled them to a 42-31 victory. In this game, it was the rushing attack led […]
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#COVID: Pfizer CEO pushes back against Trump claim on vaccine timing
The head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees on Thursday he was disappointed that its work was politicized during the presidential debate and tried to reassure U.S. staff that the company won’t bend to pressure to move more quickly. CEO Albert Bourla told the employees that the […]
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House Democrats pass partisan COVID bill; relief talks drag
Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. An air of pessimism has largely taken over the Capitol. The Democratic bill passed after a partisan debate by a 214-207 vote […]
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#Election2020: Conservative hoaxers face charges over false voter robocalls
Two conservative operatives were charged Thursday in connection with false robocalls that aimed to dissuade Black residents in Detroit and other Democratic-leaning U.S. cities from voting by mail, Michigan’s attorney general announced. Jacob Wohl, 22, and Jack Burkman, 54, each face four felony counts in Detroit, including conspiring to intimidate voters in violation of election […]
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Op-Ed: Trump’s diagnosis puts truth and reality back at center stage
Truth reasserted itself. It has taken center stage back from a man who has spent months during a world-threatening pandemic telling lies that repeatedly put those under his charge in harm’s way. Nothing President Donald Trump says now can distract us from the reality of his diagnosis with Covid-19. He can elevate a doctor who […]