Words matter. Especially when uttered by a president, and especially overseas. “Speak softly, and carry a big stick,” Theodore Roosevelt advised, though he never envisioned a successor would prove capable …
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Elon Musk’s courtship with MAGA has driven X into misinformation abyss
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMultibillionaires are eccentric. It’s common knowledge, like water is wet, fire is hot, “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a terrible film. From Jeff Bezos to Peter Thiel to Richard Branson …
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Obama blasts men for ‘excuses’ to avoid voting for female president
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Former President Obama joined the campaign trail for the final stretch Thursday with some “truths” for men, especially Black men, who he said were not delivering the enthusiasm for …
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Lake, Gallego’s Arizona Senate debate sees clashes on abortion, border
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPHOENIX — Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake repeatedly reminded viewers Wednesday of her three-decade career on Arizona television, looking to harness the intimate connection she built with voters and overcome Democrat …
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“See, I have set before you this day life and death, blessing and curse — and [you should] choose life.” So says Moses near the end of the Torah, reminding …
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WASHINGTON — Thousands of copies of Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible were printed in a country that the former president has repeatedly accused of stealing American jobs and engaging …
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L.A. Building and Safety whistleblower to get $3-million settlement from the city
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA former high-ranking Los Angeles Building and Safety official who claimed he was fired after alleging fraudulent billing and other wrongdoing will receive a $3-million settlement from the city. Steve …
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Shari Redstone backs ‘CBS Mornings’ host over Coates interview
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesParamount Global’s non-executive chair Shari Redstone publicly broke with the CBS News management team over its handling of a controversial interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel that has roiled …
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Dave Min signs vandalized with anti-Asian slurs; arrest made
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Huntington Beach Police Department arrested a suspect after multiple “Dave Min for Congress” signs were found vandalized Tuesday, including several spray-painted with anti-Asian slurs, authorities said. On Tuesday morning, …
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Five takeaways from the testy U.S. Senate debate between Schiff and Garvey
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe only head-to-head debate in California’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Rep. Adam B. Schiff and former Dodger Steve Garvey was dominated Tuesday by contentious exchanges on a host of …