By Rachel Pannett, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Yelp disabled comments for a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania where former president Donald Trump manned the fry station during a weekend campaign stop, after the restaurant’s Yelp page was hit by a flurry of politicized reviews. “Went to this McDonalds to try the new chicken big Mac and […]
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FBI investigating alleged leak of U.S. documents on Israeli war plan
By Perry Stein, Michael Birnbaum, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The FBI announced Tuesday that it is investigating an alleged leak of highly classified U.S. intelligence documents, days after assessments containing information about Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory attack on Iran were published on an Iran-linked Telegram account. “The FBI is investigating the alleged leak […]
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FBI investigating alleged leak of U.S. documents on Israeli war plan
By Perry Stein, Michael Birnbaum, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The FBI announced Tuesday that it is investigating an alleged leak of highly classified U.S. intelligence documents, days after assessments containing information about Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory attack on Iran were published on an Iran-linked Telegram account. “The FBI is investigating the alleged leak […]
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U.S. intel officials blame Russia for fake video that smeared Tim Walz
By David Nakamura, The Washington Post (c) 2024 U.S. intelligence officials on Tuesday said Russians seeking to disrupt the U.S. elections created and helped amplify fake videos and other false content last week that alleged abusive conduct by Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz. The content, which included false allegations that Walz had acted inappropriately with […]
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U.S. intel officials blame Russia for fake video that smeared Tim Walz
By David Nakamura, The Washington Post (c) 2024 U.S. intelligence officials on Tuesday said Russians seeking to disrupt the U.S. elections created and helped amplify fake videos and other false content last week that alleged abusive conduct by Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz. The content, which included false allegations that Walz had acted inappropriately with […]
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Harris to hold a rally in Texas on Friday focusing on abortion rights
By Tyler Pager, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally Friday in Texas, a state she does not believe she will win but one where her campaign plans for her to begin making a closing argument to voters centered on abortion rights. Harris will travel to Texas, which her […]
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Harris to hold a rally in Texas on Friday focusing on abortion rights
By Tyler Pager, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally Friday in Texas, a state she does not believe she will win but one where her campaign plans for her to begin making a closing argument to voters centered on abortion rights. Harris will travel to Texas, which her […]
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Letter to the Editor: Trujillo is the right choice for Senate District 9
Submitted by Monica Luna As a dedicated constituent of Senate District 9, I have thoroughly researched the various candidates vying for office. Among the diverse array of options, one individual distinctly stands out: Audrey Trujillo. A resident of Senate District 9 for 25 years, Audrey is not only a committed mother and wife but also […]
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Trump serves up McDonald’s fries, but dodges question on minimum wage
By Marianne LeVine, Isaac Arnsdorf, The Washington Post (c) 2024 FEASTERVILLE, Pa. – Former president Donald Trump briefly manned the fry station at a McDonald’s franchise here on Sunday, but dodged a question about increasing the minimum wage. Wearing an apron, the Republican presidential nominee lifted fries out of the hot oil, shook them, salted them […]
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Trump serves up McDonald’s fries, but dodges question on minimum wage
By Marianne LeVine, Isaac Arnsdorf, The Washington Post (c) 2024 FEASTERVILLE, Pa. – Former president Donald Trump briefly manned the fry station at a McDonald’s franchise here on Sunday, but dodged a question about increasing the minimum wage. Wearing an apron, the Republican presidential nominee lifted fries out of the hot oil, shook them, salted them […]