Voters in Virginia are set to decide on Tuesday whether to redraw its congressional map to give Democrats as many as four House seats that are now held by Republicans. Democrats now occupy six of Virginia’s 11 seats; the new map could give them 10. nyti.ms/3OgI6LN

Is Congress having a reckoning over sexual misconduct – or just a moment? The resignations of two lawmakers facing ethics investigations have drawn comparisons to the #MeToo movement. Some House members say it’s time to revisit their rules and culture.

The resignations of two lawmakers facing ethics investigations have drawn comparisons to the #MeToo movement. Some House members say it’s time to revisit their rules and culture.

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’ President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging expanded research into ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs, part of a broader push to explore emerging mental health treatments.

Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

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The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement Mainstream artificial intelligence safety groups moved quickly to distance themselves after a 20-year-old allegedly attacked the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman last week in what law enforcement officers said appeared to be part of a plot to harm AI executives. But people in some corners of the internet cheered the attack.

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

https://fascinating.news/r/ESde0m0Z

Absolument !

The media !

Trump threatens to fire Powell, won’t halt probe of Fed renovations President Trump threatened Wednesday to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell if he doesn’t step down from the Fed in the coming weeks.

Breaking news: President Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell if he does not step down from the central bank.

“I’ll have to fire him,” Trump said on Fox Business. “If he’s not leaving on time.”

At Least 4 Dead in Second School Shooting in Turkey in 2 Days The attack, in the southern province of Kahramanmaras, left 20 others wounded.

A student opened fire inside a school in southern Turkey on Wednesday, killing at least four people and wounding 20 others, according to a provincial governor. It was the second school shooting in Turkey in two days.

My God have mercy !

Indeed !

Absolument !

Après avoir supprimé le ministère de l’Enfance et nommé un Premier ministre impliqué dans un scandale pédocriminel, E. Macron promettait pour janvier la création d’un Haut Commissariat.

Février est là, et toujours rien.

Détruire d’abord, promettre ensuite, oublier enfin: la méthode est rodée.

Comment Macron a failli ne pas dormir à Mayotte Conférence de presse d'Emmanuel Macron à Mamoudzou (Mayotte) le 19 décembre 2024 (Photo Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)EXCLUSIF Suite au cyclone Chido qui a dévasté Mayotte, la visite d'Emmanuel Macron d...

La visite Macron à Mayotte a tourné au fiasco. Il a été hué, puis a du annuler un projet d’escale à la Réunion, ou des images de lui en pleine fête promettaient d’être dévastatrices… Mes révélations et premier article pour @offinvestigation.bsky.social www.off-investigation.fr/comment-macr...

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غير انت برباشة lol

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Trump denigrates Haitians. How will his election affect Haiti? A key decision awaiting the president-elect is whether to continue supporting a U.S.-funded, U.N.-backed, Kenya-led policing mission.

TRUMP HAS FOR YEARS DENIGRATED HAITIANS, bristling at allowing them into the United States, trying to withdraw protection for those who are here, amplifying the lie they eat Americans’ pets. So how will he address Haiti’s worst crisis since the Duvaliers? Amanda Coletta reports
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In Azerbaijan, the site of the annual UN climate summit, people aren’t only proud of their oil. They swear by its health benefits and visit resorts to soak in it. nyti.ms/3Z2O4kN

Election 2024 live updates: Harris, Walz plan to visit all 7 battleground states in coming days Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is suing to stop a $1 million daily giveaway from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump political group, saying the contest is “indisputably an unlawful lottery” that violates Pennsylvania’s consumer protection laws.

How would Trump and Harris supporters handle defeat? Here’s what they say. Supporters of Trump and Harris weigh in on how they would handle an election loss, with some expressing fears over the country’s direction.

We asked dozens of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris supporters how they would feel and what they would do if the election didn’t go their way.

The contrasts were illuminating.

Blown off course and washed away, wildlife hit by hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton disrupted wildlife. Some have capitalized on the destruction, in search of groceries now suddenly available. Far more have been displaced or killed.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton disrupted wildlife.

Some have capitalized on the destruction, in search of groceries that are now suddenly available. Far more have been displaced or killed.

A card reads: "U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel. It is the first deployment of U.S. forces to Israel since the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. The Pentagon made the announcement as Israel considered retaliatory strikes against Iran."

The U.S. is sending an advanced missile defense system to Israel and about 100 American troops to operate it, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. www.nytimes.com/2024/10/13/u...

A headline reads: "The Contests, Clubs and Big Promises of Trump’s Fund-Raising Emails: A review of some 7,400 emails sent by the Trump campaign turned up dozens of sweepstakes, advisory councils and other opportunities of access to Donald Trump — and very little evidence anyone has gotten it."

Donald Trump’s campaign has promoted dozens of contests in fund-raising emails since he entered the 2024 race, promising his supporters the chance to win signed merchandise, “VIP” trips to meet him and more. But most of the contests seem to have no winners. nyti.ms/3BBZvaP

Know yourself !

Biden, in France for D-Day anniversary, to stress contrast with Trump Biden’s D-Day visit will highlight the fight of democracy against authoritarianism, a reference to Donald Trump even if Biden does not explicitly name him.

President Biden arrives in France on Wednesday to join world leaders in commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, an election-year visit where he plans to draw on the memory of allies united against tyranny to highlight the stakes of his campaign and draw a pointed comparison with Donald Trump.

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♦️ #Inflation is a " subtle hidden tax" that continually robs us all of our wealth.
#justsaying