“The United States is coming to an end. The question is how.” Those are the jarring opening lines of Canadian author Stephen Marche’s new book, “The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future.” Released the same week as the anniversary of the January 6 attack on our Capitol that signaled how dangerous our political polarization has become, Marche’s book …
Foundation behind network pushing election and coronavirus conspiracies had its tax-exempt status revoked
An online media network that promotes election and coronavirus-related conspiracy theories is soliciting donations and telling donors their contributions will be tax-deductible — even though its foundation’s tax-exempt status has been revoked by the IRS. Source: CNN
GOP push for hand-counting paper ballots is latest effort to cast doubt on elections
After more than a year of baselessly questioning the results of the 2020 election, some Republicans are casting doubt on how ballots are counted, part of a broader movement inspired by former President Donald Trump’s lies about election fraud that is undermining confidence in America’s vote. Source: CNN
A senator acknowledging the election result normally wouldn't be news. But we are in unusual times.
On Sunday, South Dakota Republican Sen. Mike Rounds was asked a blunt question by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos: “What do you say to all those Republicans, all those veterans who believe the election was stolen, who have bought the falsehoods coming from former President Trump?” Source: CNN
Analysis: Recall elections hit a historic high in 2021
We are a fickle people. And we are only growing more fickle. Source: CNN
Freezing rain and sleet are blanketing parts of Pennsylvania and New York while the Gulf Coast may get pummeled with severe storms
Treacherous, icy conditions are gripping much of the Northeast while millions of people along the Gulf Coast are under the gun for severe storms Sunday. Source: CNN
Washington digs out after record-breaking weather leads to 38 avalanches
Washington is finally getting a break Saturday from record-breaking rain and snow, with rivers expected to ebb and flood waters recede, as the state works to deal with the aftermath of weeks of storms. Source: CNN
Snowstorm kills at least 21 tourists at Pakistani resort
At least 21 people are dead in northern Pakistan after thousands of vehicles became stranded in a blizzard Saturday. Source: CNN
The tennis star's fans are fighting to get him out of his hotel. Inside, refugees wonder if they'll ever leave.
For months, activists have gathered outside a rundown hotel in central Melbourne, calling for the dozens of refugees held inside to be freed. Source: CNN
Djokovic was granted vaccine exemption for Australian Open after testing positive for Covid last month, court documents show
Novak Djokovic was granted a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open as he had recently recovered from Covid-19, court documents published on Saturday by Australia’s Federal Circuit show. Source: CNN