August 2019

At Iowa’s Wing Ding Dinner, Democrats Assail G.O.P. on Gun Control

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Democratic presidential candidates paused here for a moment of silence for the victims of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, underscoring how the turbulent events of the past week have refocused the primary contest. The brief lull in the primary campaign came as nearly the entire field […]

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Armie Hammer Calls Out Marvel For Trump Connection After Equinox Boycott

Consider Armie Hammer most likely scrubbed off Marvel’s list of potential superheroes after the actor pointed a finger at the company for its long-standing connection to President Donald Trump.  After igniting the internet with a toe-sucking video last month, the “Call Me By Your Name” star has walked straight into another controversy. Amid calls to

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NASCAR’s Johnson-Blaney feud shows no signs of slowing down

Jimmie Johnson’s feud with Ryan Blaney is showing no signs of slowing down, heading into the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway Johnson still wants Blaney to apologize for making contact from behind going into a turn nearly a week ago at Watkins Glen. The seven-time champion approached the 25-year-old Blaney after the race,

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The Brit behind the festival that ‘united the African Diaspora’

Image copyright Michael Tubi Last week saw 20,000 people of African descent gather on the beaches of Portimao, Portugal. They were there for Afro Nation – billed as the first festival to celebrate the African Diaspora. In its debut year, the “historic” four days featured live music from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Jamaica, the UK and

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Real pay cut for millions since 2010, TUC study suggests

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The TUC said construction jobs were among the middle-income roles which were squeezed Pay rates have effectively fallen for the UK’s lower and middle income earners since 2010, research suggests. Workers in jobs paying between £9.56 and £12.73 an hour have seen their “real” wage fall 1% since 2010

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