Friday, 28 June 2019

: Elton John responds to Vladimir Putin’s LGBTQ comments following ‘Rocketman’ censorship


Elton John responds to Vladimir Putin’s LGBTQ comments following ‘Rocketman’ censorship



Elton John took to Twitter on Friday to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent interview with the Financial Times. 

: Celebrities react to U.S. women's soccer team quarterfinal win


Celebrities react to U.S. women's soccer team quarterfinal win



The United States women's national soccer team took on France in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Women's World Cup.

: "The View" pummels Biden over his exchange with Harris: Maybe he could be her VP


"The View" pummels Biden over his exchange with Harris: Maybe he could be her VP



The ladies of "The View" had some harsh criticisms for former Vice President Joe Biden over his response to attacks from Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif, during Thursday night's debate. 

Last 2 Towers of Genoa Bridge That Collapsed, Killing 43, Are Demolished


By GAIA PIANIGIANI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2X7DJ4I

In France, Debates About the Veil Hide a Long History


By JASON FARAGO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2LvJqHw

: MSNBC's Rachel Maddow says her network was 'studiously neutral' to all candidates


MSNBC's Rachel Maddow says her network was 'studiously neutral' to all candidates



MSNBC host Rachel Maddow defended her network's treatment of the 20 presidential candidates they hosted, claiming she and the other debate moderators were "studiously neutral."

: Andrew Yang accuses NBC of turning off his mic during debate


Andrew Yang accuses NBC of turning off his mic during debate



Presidential candidate Andrew Yang made a bold accusation against NBC News that his microphone was "not on" when he wanted to speak during Thursday night's Democratic primary debate. 

News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines


By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2KQj3gj

The Gerrymandering Ruling and the Risk of a Monopoly on Power


By NATE COHN from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/31UqF6t

Thursday, 27 June 2019

Debate Night 2: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown


By LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YizWmK

: Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne 'forbid' Trump campaign from using songs after unauthorized use of 'Crazy Train' after


Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne 'forbid' Trump campaign from using songs after unauthorized use of 'Crazy Train' after



Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are “forbidding” the Trump campaign from using any of the rock legend’s music after the president used one of his songs in a tweet Thursday.

: CIA's Instagram account following just 11 social media users -- mostly from Hollywood: reports


CIA's Instagram account following just 11 social media users -- mostly from Hollywood: reports



The CIA’s official Instagram account, which was launched in April, was not following any other accounts until Thursday afternoon when it began following only 11 other Instagram users — most of them Hollywood actors who have portrayed CIA agents on the big screen, according to a report.

What’s on TV Friday: ‘100%: Julian Edelman’ and ‘Collateral’


By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2RPc0Fj

: David Axelrod says Biden seemed 'confused' at debate, seemed 'part of the past'


David Axelrod says Biden seemed 'confused' at debate, seemed 'part of the past'



Former Obama advisor David Axelrod ripped former Vice President Joe Biden for his debate peformance on Thursday night, saying he appeared "confused" and "defensive."

Highlights From Night Two of the Democratic Debate


By AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER and NATALIE RENEAU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XzQ3iO

Full Transcript: Democratic Presidential Debates, Night 2


By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YhktTR

San Francisco School Board Votes to Cover Controversial George Washington Murals


By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KHMSPR

England Cruises Past Norway in a Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/320M3au