The News MILWAUKEE — Democratic Socialists of America revamped its platform ahead of a national summit this weekend in Chicago, shifting some official positions on immigration and democracy, as Republicans try to cast the entire Democratic Party in its mold ahead of the midterms. “We’re getting a lot of attention ...
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New ads to attack vulnerable Republicans over cost of careNew ads to attack vulnerable Republicans over cost of care
The political arm of advocacy group Care Can’t Wait will launch digital ads in a half-dozen battleground congressional districts next week as part of a six-figure campaign slamming Republicans for the high price of caregiving. The ads, shared first with Semafor, contrast the costs incurred by senior and disability care, ...
Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happenedMiddle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened
The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis Al Jazeera reporter Hani Mahmoud has reported the mood in Gaza this morning ...
These boots are the safest for US wildland firefighters. Fewer and fewer can afford themThese boots are the safest for US wildland firefighters. Fewer and fewer can afford them
The handcrafted leather boots are a century-old tradition – but with money tight, the cost of up to $800 is harder to justify For 18 years, one of the most important relationships in Luke Mayfield’s life was with his boots. As a hotshot – one of the US’s elite firefighting ...
A World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet | Marina HydeA World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet | Marina Hyde
You’ve got to admire the Fifa president’s chutzpah in trying to flog off football’s greatest prize. If only Uefa wasn’t being so pesky about it all Imagine a plan so distasteful that even the Americans and a Middle Eastern nepo-royal football boss can’t be doing with it. Such is the ...
Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment planFifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football’s world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino’s idea. ...