Wednesday, November 6, 2024
‘Collapse is how we win’: US far right aims to make gains on election division | US elections 2024 | The Guardian
To them, who wins or loses is less important than the effect: with already two assassination attempts on Donald Trump and both mainstream parties more at rhetorical war than ever before, they see signs of hope the US government is beginning to lose control of the country.
For example, one popular Telegram account on the fringes of the far right gleefully asked followers in a survey what they think the outcome of the election could be.
"Trump wins, civil war kicks off" was among the options, followed by "Kamala 'wins,' civil war kicks off".…
How a grandma became the focus of a ‘misinformed’ Trump ad on trans athletes - The Washington Post
Gabrielle Ludwig is a trans woman who played on a college sports team a decade ago. Now she is being featured in Republican ads that have upended her life...
Trump votes in Florida, tells lies about immigration, crime and Oprah - The Washington Post
The former president couldn't resist repeating his greatest hits on crime, immigration, elections and Oprah's last show...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/05/trump-votes-then-utters-15-falsehoods-15-minutes/
Election security bolstered in U.S. as poll worker arrested over bomb threat
A Georgia poll worker was arrested and charged with mailing a bomb threat to election workers on Monday, the Department of Justice announced…
Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say - The New York Times
The goal of the plot, orchestrated by Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, is not entirely clear, according to two of the officials, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters. It could have been what ultimately occurred: to set fires with incendiary devices placed at logistics hubs belonging to the package shipping company DHL, perhaps meant to instill fear or deliver a warning.
But Western intelligence agencies are also investigating whether Moscow intended something more ambitious, and menacing, such as destroying planes on American runways, setting off bombs at U.S. warehouses or even blowing up aircraft midair. Officials said that both the U.S. and its European allies were potential targets of the Russian plot...
Russia blamed for bomb threats that briefly shut Georgia polling stations - The Washington Post
"The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains," the agency told The Washington Post. "None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far."…
Real estate faces climate change risks. This investor is betting on it. - The Washington Post
Their argument: As Americans wake up to the threat of climate change, the value of homes in risky markets will begin to slide. That's created opportunities to profit by betting against housing markets exposed to weather catastrophes or investing in places that will attract people who want to avoid the worst.
Boeing workers end bitter seven-week strike after clinching new pay deal
The union said members voted 59% in favor of the new contract, which includes a 38% pay rise spread over four years, easing pressure on new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg after two previous offers were voted down in recent weeks...
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