Iran is reportedly preparing to launch a third direct attack on Israel in response to Israel’s retaliatory strikes last month, according to Al Arabiya. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has threatened a “crushing response” to the Israeli retaliation. There are indications that the attack may be launched from Iraq, possibly involving Tehran’s proxy groups, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias. The US has prepared for this possible strike by positioning B-52 strategic bombers in the region. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has warned Iran that it won’t restrain any future Israeli responses if provoked.
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The article is a personal narrative of a white woman in the United States who largely stayed away from politics in her early life but has since become more politically aware and active. The author was raised in a religious, lower-class, rural household and traditionally aligned with conservative ideologies. However, through returning to college and working towards her degree, she began to question these traditional values and started seeking more equality in her life. Despite voting for Donald Trump in 2016 due to marital pressure, the author began secretly voting Democrat in 2020. She is open about her future intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, no longer fearing the consequences within her marriage and expressing relief at the clarity of her political choices.
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Former president Donald Trump responded to a surprising poll from the Des Moines Register that indicated favor was swinging towards Kamala Harris in Iowa, a state that was previously 18 points in Trump’s favour. Trump accused the pollster of being biased against him and urged the state’s farmers to support him. This recent poll aligns with reportedly bleak internal polls for Trump and ongoing trends predicting key swing-state races favouring Democrats. GOP strategist Margaret Hoover believes these internal polls are a cause for concern for Trump’s campaign. Democrats are apparently in a strong position to take on incumbents, according to Race to the WH founder Logan Phillips.
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Australia’s decision to slash $10 billion from student debt amid rising cost of living pressures resonates deeply with me, as it underscores the consistent struggle that many of us face in navigating the complexities of education finance. As someone who values education immensely, I’ve observed how student debt has become a burdensome reality for many, and this bold move by the government might just signify a turning point in how we perceive and manage educational funding.
Australia’s education system is unlike the predatory structure seen in the U.S., where student debt can feel insurmountable. The capped annual fees of AUD $5,000 to $10,000 per course tied to the HECS-HELP scheme represent a much more manageable burden.… Continue reading
US officials have reported approximately 8,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia’s Kursk region, who are likely to enter the war with Ukraine. According to Ukrainian intelligence, Moscow has armed these troops with various weapons, including 60mm mortars, AK-12 rifles, RPK/PKM machine guns, SVD/SVF sniper rifles, Phoenix anti-tank guided missiles, and RPG-7s. The troops have also been provided with night vision equipment, thermal imagers, sights, and binoculars, suggesting the weaponry to be similar to that used by Russian forces. A previously released video showed North Korean troops in Russian gear at a training compound. Predicted to join the fight against Ukraine soon, these developments have led Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to call on Western allies to lift long-range weaponry restrictions.
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Walz predicts women will send Trump a message on Election Day ‘whether he likes it or not’. This sentiment resonates deeply, as I can’t help but feel a surge of empowerment at the thought of women uniting to assert their voices. The energy surrounding this prediction isn’t just hopeful; it feels like a collective rallying cry, one that encapsulates the growing dissatisfaction with the status quo and specifically with figures like Donald Trump who have repeatedly alienated significant portions of the voting population.
Women are not just voters; we are a powerful force. The statistics don’t lie: a larger percentage of women show up to vote compared to men, and historically, we lean towards candidates who advocate for our rights and well-being.… Continue reading
Dr. Hassan Diab, a convicted Lebanese terrorist, has accepted a teaching position at Carlton University in Ottawa, Canada. Diab was found guilty in absentia in a French court for his involvement in a deadly synagogue bombing in Paris in 1980 and sentenced to life imprisonment, but he continues to live freely in Canada. Diab, who denies involvement in the attack, briefly fought extradition in 2008 and fled to Canada following his release from house arrest in France. Diab’s hiring has drawn outrage and condemnation, with critics citing a violation of equality, justice, and dishonoring the victims. A petition calling for his immediate dismissal, led by Bnai Brith Canada, is currently circulating.
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Former President Donald Trump, at a recent Pennsylvania rally, heightened his criticisms of news outlets. He stated he wouldn’t be bothered if someone shot “through the fake news”, a reference to the media representatives often present between him and the crowd at such events. His comments were described as follows by Trump Campaign Communications Director Steven Cheung, “President Trump was stating that the Media was in danger, in that they were protecting him and, therefore, were in great danger themselves, and should have had a glass protective shield, also.” These remarks come soon after Trump’s arguably threatening comments about former congresswoman Liz Cheney, whom he labelled a “war hawk”.
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Donald Trump’s claim that his political rallies were always packed to capacity was publicly fact-checked during his recent rally in Greensboro, North Carolina. After Trump stated that his rallies were always full, a camera operator telecast empty seats at the stadium where the meeting was held, while News Nation’s Libbey Dean also tweeted photographs of unoccupied seats. The Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign account also posted photographs, comparing Trump’s claim with images of empty stadium sections. Trump supporters leaving the event early have been previously reported by The Guardian.
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Two Ohio police officers, Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch, have been charged with reckless homicide following the death of Frank Tyson, who was left handcuffed and facedown on a social club floor, telling officers he couldn’t breathe. Tyson, who was Black, was detained after a car crash and body-camera footage showed him resisting arrest and complaining he was being suffocated. The officers told him to calm down and were seen joking with bystanders and inspecting Tyson’s wallet before realizing he was in medical distress. The charges were third-degree felonies, carrying a maximum sentence of 36 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. The officers were placed on paid administrative leave following the charge.
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