Posts by Kevin Harson
Column: The presidential race won’t be over on election night. Here’s what can go wrong after that
WASHINGTON — The presidential election is still too close to call, but here are three predictions you can take to the bank: First, we won’t know who won on election night. Three potentially decisive states — Arizona, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — are notoriously slow at counting. A winner may not emerge before the end of the…
Read MoreOpinion: How Trump and Republicans distorted federal data into an imaginary migrant murder spree
Homicide is a serious problem that calls for effective policy responses built on accurate information. Unfortunately, prominent politicians are again propagating the inaccurate notion that immigrants disproportionately contribute to crime, especially murder. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement response to a request from a Texas congressman informed — or misinformed — many of the latest claims…
Read MoreIn these close California House races, winning could come down to who appeals to the most Latino voters
On a recent Tuesday in Sacramento, Alexa Sosa Nunez put in her AirPods, stacked her printed script and took a deep breath before she dialed her first call on behalf of Democratic congressional candidate Rudy Salas. The 50-year-old woman who answered the phone said immigration is her top priority this election. Sosa Nunez, who works…
Read MoreElon Musk’s petition “illegal vote buying”—election law expert
Leading law experts are questioning the legality of Elon Musk‘s initiative to give away $1 million per day to registered voters in key swing states. The Tesla CEO’s America PAC has been actively promoting the giveaway as part of a broader effort to support former President Donald Trump‘s campaign. The pro-Trump petition seeks to guarantee…
Read MoreWoman has message for personal trainers after using AI workout app
Fitness enthusiasts often emphasize that relying solely on motivation isn’t enough when it comes to exercising, urging the importance of discipline. Yet, even with the best intentions, completing a workout can sometimes be challenging, leading many to seek additional support from a professional. However, with advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, gym-goers now have access…
Read MoreChina responds as US and Canada sail warships to flashpoint
China claimed its military “tracked and monitored” two warships sent by the United States and Canada as they passed through the contested waters in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday. The U.S. Navy said an American destroyer, USS Higgins, and a Canadian frigate, HMCS Vancouver, conducted what it called a routine Taiwan Strait transit in waters…
Read MoreKing Charles heckled by lawmaker: “genocide”
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! King Charles III was accused of being responsible for “genocide” by an indigenous Senator in the Australian Parliament. Charles and Queen Camilla have been in Australia on their first tour since he became the country’s king when Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022. The British Monarch is head…
Read MoreDodgers-Yankees World Series Ticket Prices Soar With Historic Matchup Set
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a date in the World Series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, and ticket prices are already soaring. With fans hoping to catch a glimpse of a championship matchup 43 years in the making, tickets for Game 1 on the second-hand market were unavailable for less than $1,000. More…
Read MoreMLB Playoffs: Unheralded Dodgers Trade Acquisition Wins NLCS MVP
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest player in the National League Championship Series was also one of their littlest. Tommy Edman, a 5-foot-10 utility player who wasn’t even healthy enough to play when the Dodgers acquired him in a three-team July trade, was chosen Most Valuable Player of the NLCS on Sunday, when the Dodgers eliminated…
Read MoreMLB Playoffs: Dodgers Eliminate Mets, Will Face Yankees in World Series
The World Series matchup is set. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets in Game 6 of the National League Division Series on Sunday. They will return to the World Series to face the New York Yankees, a matchup of two storied franchises who haven’t played each other for a championship since 1981.…
Read MoreMark Cuban’s post about Elon Musk’s $1 million prizes goes viral
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has sparked widespread debate on social media with a post questioning the legality of Elon Musk’s latest political initiative. The controversy surrounds Musk’s recently announced plan to offer daily $1 million prizes to swing state voters who sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Musk,…
Read MoreThese organizations value contributions from employees with disabilities
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated in October to recognize the value and talent that workers with disabilities add to the economy and workplaces across America. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, leading companies in disability inclusion had 1.6 times more revenue, 2.6 times more net income and twice as much economic profit…
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