Progressive journalist slams corporate media for 'dangerous' blackout of Hunter Biden scandal
Progressive journalist Jordan Chariton slammed corporate media on Thursday for ignoring the ongoing scandal surrounding Hunter Biden’s laptop in a scathing Twitter thread that blasted MSNBC, CNN, The New York Times and Washington Post for selective censorship. HUNTER BIDEN BUSINESS PARTNER CALLS EMAIL 'GENUINE,' SAYS HUNTER SOUGHT DAD'S ADVICE ON DEALSChariton, who worked a variety of media organizations before starting Status Coup in an attempt to dissociate himself with corporate media, noted that he isn’t a fan of Trump but the blackout on coverage of Hunter Biden is simply unfair. The mainstream media has essentially ignored the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, while critics have pointed out that a similar situation involving Donald Trump Jr. would presumably be front-page news. For 4 YEARS, @msnbc @cnn @nytimes @washingtonpost have recklessly pushed and elevated highly dubious #RussiaGate stories that were MORE SUSPICIOUS than the @nypost Hunter Biden story,” he wrote. SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING HUNTER BIDEN EMAILS“None of the social platforms (Twitter/FB) blocked users from posting or sharing them or locked news' outlets accounts (NY Post).
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2020 14:48 UTC
Opinion | Barr should appoint a special counsel to investigate the Hunter Biden allegations
ADADThree years ago, when Rod J. Rosenstein, as acting attorney general, appointed Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel and the long, slow investigation of Trump began, few people objected. The report was published, the special counsel testified and Democrats everywhere dropped the story. The allegations about Hunter Biden involve purported emails found on a laptop now reportedly in the possession of the FBI. Under the rationale propounded by Katyal and the wording of the regulations, a special counsel is clearly warranted. ADADAnd please, a special counsel not from inside the Beltway.
Source:Washington Post
October 22, 2020 14:48 UTC
Celebrities dress as chickens for bizarre 2020 election voting PSA
A handful of celebrities donned ridiculous yellow chicken costumes for one of the most bizarre voting PSAs of the 2020 presidential election yet. The sketch features the group portraying chickens having their regular video chat amid the coronavirus pandemic, with each star dressed in a bright yellow pullover chicken costume. From there, they discuss the upcoming election, noting, as the old adage goes, that a fox could potentially be elected to guard their henhouse. They manage to discuss the importance of the race without directly mentioning either Donald Trump or Joe Biden by name. “One vote could make the difference between a chicken or a fox guarding our henhouse,” he says.
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2020 14:46 UTC
Afghan Airstrike Targeting Taliban Kills 12 Children as Peace Talks Stall
KABUL—An Afghan airstrike killed 12 children in a religious school, local officials said Thursday, as government forces responded to a wave of Taliban attacks that have raised questions about Kabul’s ability to secure the country after a U.S. troop drawdown. The Afghan Ministry of Defense said all the victims of the strike were Taliban militants, but that it would still launch an investigation into the incident.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2020 14:39 UTC
Iowa Supreme Court sides with Republicans on absentee ballot requests
The Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s ruling on a new law that makes it more difficult to fill absentee ballot requests ahead of the upcoming deadline. In a 4-3 decision, which was seen as a win for Republicans, the court said county auditors must contact an applicant when there is an issue with their absentee ballot request. The minority argued that the majority misses the point and that this case is not about filling out the absentee ballot request form properly. Last week, the court ruled pre-filled absentee ballot request forms could not be sent to voters. The deadline to request an absentee ballot in Iowa is 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2020 14:37 UTC
Famed Journalist Martin Bashir 'Seriously Unwell' With COVID-19, BBC Says
“We are sorry to say that Martin is seriously unwell with Covid-19 related complications,” a spokeswoman said. “Everyone at the BBC is wishing him a full recovery.”Famed journalist Martin Bashir , who hosted “Nightline” and an MSNBC news program, has the coronavirus and is “seriously unwell,” his current outlet, the BBC, announced Thursday . Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images Martin Bashir returned to the BBC in 2016 after hosting news programs in the United States. He also was behind the 2003 documentary “Living With Michael Jackson.”Stateside he hosted ABC’s “Nightline” and then his own show on MSNBC. He also called her a “world class idiot.”Bashir rejoined the BBC in 2016 and is the broadcaster’s religion editor.
Source:Huffington Post
October 22, 2020 14:37 UTC
Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death
Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death A Minnesota judge has dismissed a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, but a second-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin remainsMINNEAPOLIS -- A Minnesota judge has dismissed a third-degree murder charge filed against the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee against George Floyd's neck, saying there was not enough probable cause for that count to proceed to trial. The more serious second-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin remains. He said prosecutors do not need to show Chauvin's actions were the sole cause of Floyd’s death. “This is not an appropriate case for a third-degree murder charge,” he said. When the third-degree murder charge was filed, the Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union asked the state to take over the case from Hennepin County, saying more serious charges were warranted.
Source:ABC News
October 22, 2020 14:26 UTC
Deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, Charged in Epstein Case, Is Revealed
The deposition also provided a glimpse into how Mr. Epstein financially supported Ms. Maxwell over the years. She also said Mr. Epstein donated $50,000 to TerraMar, an ocean conservation charity she founded. Ms. Maxwell further noted that Mr. Epstein liked to have at least one massage a day and that more than one masseuse would be on call to perform them. Ms. Giuffre has accused Ms. Maxwell in a defamation lawsuit of recruiting her as a teenager to become a victim in Mr. Epstein’s sex-trafficking scheme. Mr. Trump’s name does not appear in Ms. Maxwell’s deposition, and Ms. Giuffre, in her own sworn testimony, has not accused Mr. Trump of any wrongdoing.
Source:New York Times
October 22, 2020 14:19 UTC
Opinion | How the Iran news actually undermines one of Trump’s biggest lies
The wretched meaning of this is further underscored by the video that Iran has allegedly circulated. So, to be as clear as possible, this video circulated by Iran, which Ratcliffe has denounced for spreading false information about voter fraud, features Trump himself making such claims. Barr has repeatedly hyped bogus instances of voter fraud and has insisted that mail voting is susceptible to foreign counterfeiting of ballots. He noted that Ratcliffe, perhaps without realizing it, has now badly complicated Trump’s ability to make this claim going forward. ADTrump’s appearance in the video spread by Iran shows that “foreign actors don’t need to cook up disinformation,” Geltzer continued.
Source:Washington Post
October 22, 2020 14:17 UTC
Judge drops third-degree murder charge against former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death, but second-degree murder charge remains
(CNN) A Hennepin County judge has dropped a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, but denied the defendant's motion to dismiss two other charges against him. Chauvin still faces the higher charge of second-degree unintentional murder and a second-degree manslaughter charge in Floyd's death on May 25, which sparked nationwide protests and a reckoning over race and policing this summer. The exception was the third-degree murder charge against Chauvin. CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates explained the third-degree murder charge was "odd" to begin with, saying it "wouldn't have stuck." Walz called the ruling a "positive step in the path toward justice for George Floyd."
Source:CNN
October 22, 2020 14:16 UTC
Are Polo-Neck Sweaters Stylish or Stodgy? Depends How Old You Are
THE POLO-COLLAR sweater has long been favored by elder statesmen and members of fusty golf clubs. But this fall, designers have modernized the easy-to-wear classic, offering collared knits in snazzy shades, lively patterns (see Italian brand Missoni’s intarsia iteration, below) and loose, comfortable weaves. Are these updates enough to make the collared pullover shed its stodgy reputation? Men’s fashion editor Jacob Gallagher and Off Duty editor Dale Hrabi debate the issue. JACOB: Dale, for a couple years now, I’ve been wearing...
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2020 14:14 UTC
Ball Corp. And Kroenke Sports Launch Expansive Partnership Including Denver Arena Naming Rights
The branding is a chance to re-introduce the 140-year-old company to the world and widely launch its new recyclable Ball aluminum cup, the firm’s first consumer-facing product in more than 25 years. Colorado Avalanche-branded Ball aluminum cups. The vast majority of naming rights partners already have a large presence in the arena’s market, typically via a corporate headquarters. “You really can’t look or justify a naming rights deal on marketing and brand visibility alone,” says Excel’s Miller. Forbes estimates the naming rights component of the deal is worth roughly $6 million a year.
Source:Forbes
October 22, 2020 14:10 UTC
‘Friendsgiving’ Review: Dysfunction With All the Trimmings
“Friendsgiving,” the new comedy written and directed by Nicol Paone, takes a surprisingly charming and hilarious approach to a traditional holiday. Abby (Kat Dennings), who recently came out and has spent the whole year mourning her first lesbian relationship, can’t wait to spend Thanksgiving with her recently-divorced best friend Molly (Malin Akerman). But things do not go as planned: Instead of turkey, pies and tears, the two friends end up hosting a friendsgiving dinner made up of family, buddies, new loves, old flames and some psychedelic drug-induced fairies. The ensemble cast — which includes Jane Seymour as Molly’s cougar-leaning mother, Chelsea Peretti as a questionably certified shaman and Wanda Sykes as one of Abby’s self-described “fairy gay mothers”— carries the film at every turn. These delightful performances prevent the film’s antics from being dizzying and overwrought.
Source:New York Times
October 22, 2020 14:03 UTC
Forbes CIO Next Virtual Series Will Convene Top Industry Leaders Who Are Redefining Technology And Influencing Next Generation Of CIOs
Forbes CIO Next Virtual Series Forbes#ForbesCIONextNEW YORK – Oct. 22, 2020 – Forbes today announced its expanded three-part exclusive CIO Next virtual event series centered around the theme The Future Fit CIO: Preparing For 2021 – And Beyond. · “The role of the Chief Information Officer continues to expand, and CIOs have been charged with finding cutting-edge technologies that create a more resilient global economy,” said Martin Giles, Forbes CIO Network Editor. · The summit will kick off with its first episode on October 27, which will focus on how technology leaders drive collaboration, innovation and the integration of new technologies. The last episode, which takes place on December 8, dives into how tech leaders are developing the next generation of talent to help them turbocharge ambitious digital transformation plans. The Forbes brand today reaches more than 160 million people worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature LIVE and Forbes Virtual events, custom marketing programs and 32 licensed local editions in 71 countries.
Source:Forbes
October 22, 2020 14:03 UTC
These Five Billionaires Want Affirmative Action Back In California
Since September, at least five billionaires or their spouses have given a total of nearly $2.2 million to committees that support the passage of Prop. Pete Wilson, which banned the use of affirmative action in the state. Today, affirmative action is banned at public universities in eight states, including California. In total, the committees that support Prop. Jed York, the CEO of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and son of billionaire Denise York, gave $20,000 toward Prop.
Source:Forbes
October 22, 2020 13:56 UTC