Summit of the Americas: A squandered opportunity at critical time US President Joe Biden’s decision to exclude the presidents of three countries has overshadowed the summit’s agenda. Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022
‘They are not going to shut us up.’ Cuban exiles vow to boycott if Radio Mambí is ‘silenced’ MIAMI — Promising boycotts, protests and strikes, Cuban exile leaders expressed their fear that two Miami stations, Radio Mambí and WQBA — which have traditionally advocated for Cuba’s freedom — would be silenced after being bought by Latino Media Network, a media company run by “social activists with a left-wing… Miami Herald · Jun 9, 2022
Miami Cubans oppose Democrats' Spanish-language radio deal Democratic Party fundraisers are backing a $60 million purchase of Spanish-language radio stations in ten U.S. cities The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
Long, fraught timeline of tensions over Iran nuclear program Iran has started removing 27 surveillance cameras installed by U.N. inspectors at nuclear sites around the country, widening a dispute over Tehran’s program as it enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
Sky meet with former President Barack Obama ahead of 84-82 loss to Mystics Tuesday’s meeting was planned by Sky ownership and did not take the place of the team being honored at the White House Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022
Senate panel backs Michael Barr, Biden pick as Fed regulator The nomination of Michael Barr, President Joe Biden’s choice to be the top regulator on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, was approved by a congressional committee and sent on the full Senate The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
‘Great resignation’ reaches White House with staff turnover Not even the White House is immune from the economic trend that's been called the "great resignation” as employers struggle to fill vacancies and workers jump to new jobs at record rates The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Biden Says the Deficit Is Falling. Actually, It's Rising. Under Biden, Trump, and Obama, government federal spending almost doubled. Reason · Jun 8, 2022
Automakers side with California in lawsuit over climate change, tailpipe emissions California’s fight to regain its leadership role on regulating carbon emissions from automotive tailpipes is getting help from an unlikely ally: the car industry. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
3 Things You May Not Know About Gary Gensler: What About His Mega NFL TV Deal? The former chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Gary Gensler is a 64-year-old staunch Democrat from Baltimore, Maryland whose entire career had been spent in finance, both in the private and government sectors. Benzinga · Jun 8, 2022
Biden on Kimmel's show is no joke as president’s poll numbers plummet BOSTON — President Joe Biden’s approval rating continues to sink — dropping to 39% — so he’s pivoting to the comedy circuit in a calculated attempt to woo dissatisfied young voters, a political wonk says. Boston Herald · Jun 7, 2022
Fox complains Biden not playing golf Biden's predecessor spent an estimated $141 million in taxpayer dollars on his golf trips Salon · Jun 7, 2022
Civic Committee and Commercial Club name new president Derek R.B. Douglas comes over from the University of Chicago and will be the first African American to lead the allied organizations. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2022
Republicans love gun crimes and massacre Crappy gun laws cause our crime problems. But Republicans blame liberal prosecutors and make racist arguments Salon · Jun 6, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022 How Title IX has shaped women's athletics 50 years after its passage When Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law on June 23, 1972, the text of the legislation said, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any…
The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2022 Biden entered office facing daunting crises – only to be hit with more crises A confluence of high-stakes events – mass shootings, inflation, the Ukraine war – have left Americans deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country and frustrated with Washington
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Biden hoping to avoid Summit of the Americas flop in LA When leaders gather this week in Los Angeles at the Summit of the Americas, the focus is likely to veer from policy issues like migration, climate change and inflation and instead shift to something Hollywood thrives on: the drama of the red carpet
The Hindu · Jun 5, 2022 The IPEF holds promise but there are perils too The U.S. has been carefully constructing the framework and India, despite endorsing it, needs to be wary of hurdles
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022 Biden scrambles to avoid Americas Summit flop in Los Angeles When leaders gather this week in Los Angeles at the Summit of the Americas, the focus is likely to veer from policy issues like migration, climate change and inflation and instead shift to something Hollywood thrives on: the drama of the red carpet
Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022 Easing restrictions on Cuba prompts surprise and skepticism in Tampa Bay area TAMPA, Fla. — Juan Carlos Cruz hasn’t lost hope. He is motivated to redouble his business to help Cuban families in Tampa and bring them closer with their relatives on the island after the Biden administration eases some restrictions on Cuba.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022 LGBTQ people urge Democrats to forcefully reject GOP attacks Democratic political candidates are struggling to counter a barrage of GOP attacks targeting LGBTQ people, particularly transgender people
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022 Hillary Clinton faced constant sexism in 2016 campaign, says ex-aide Huma Abedin says candidate and her team would feel obliged to laugh off offensive remarks
Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022 How ‘The G Word’ blew Adam Conover’s mind Adam Conover called his last show “Adam Ruins Everything,” because that’s what he did. He told us weddings are a scam, summer vacation makes us dumber and we have way too many cats.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 3, 2022 Op-Ed: Why we don’t need a Summit of the Americas ever again Leaders from the Western Hemisphere are gathering in Los Angeles for next week’s ninth Summit of the Americas, ostensibly to ensure more effective engagement between the United States and its neighbors. As he prepares for the triennial conference President Joe Biden should do something seemingly counterintuitive — make it the…
The Orange County Register · Jun 2, 2022 Pastor Rick Warren announces successor to lead Saddleback Church into the future Pastor Rick Warren, who ministers weekly to a global audience of more than 40,000 people and has offered spiritual guidance to multiple American presidents, announced on Thursday the successor who will lead the Saddleback Church he founded nearly 43 years ago in Orange County, California.