Left-wing climate group with shady backing takes prominent role against gas stoves
A secretive climate activist group with significant financial backing is quietly taking on a more prominent role advocating against natural, gas-powered appliances, like stoves. The Gas Leaks Action Campaign — which appears to have been first established in late 2021 or early 2022 — recently launched a $1 million ad campaign warning of the dangers Read More
Republican aims to break decades long Senate election losing streak in this blue state
EXCLUSIVE – It’s been over a half century since a Republican won a Senate election in blue state New Jersey. But real estate developer and hotelier Curtis Bashaw is optimistic about his party’s prospects in November’s elections to end the decades-long losing streak. Bashaw, one of the two leading contenders in a multi-candidate field in June’s Read More
Vulnerable Dems signed pledge from Gen Z group that pushes no-cash bail, decriminalizing prostitution
A handful of vulnerable House Democrats, including those in pivotal battleground states, celebrated partnering with a left-wing Gen Z advocacy group ahead of 2024 that supports policies such as decriminalizing prostitution and abolishing cash bail. “I am thrilled to be a Voters of Tomorrow Youth Vote Champion. As elected officials, my colleagues and I have Read More
House to vote on Johnson’s foreign aid bills as GOP rebels’ ouster threat looms
The House of Representatives is holding a rare Saturday vote to consider Speaker Mike Johnson’s foreign aid plan, which has spurred calls for his ouster by a small group of GOP rebels. Three of the four bills fund Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, totaling roughly $95 billion. A fourth bill includes national security priorities like Read More
‘When will our good days come?’ The Mumbai cook voting in India’s election
What’s your money worth? A series from the front lines of the cost-of-living crisis, where people who have been hit hard share their monthly expenses. Name: Manisha Santosh Kadam Age: 42 Born: Manchar, in the Indian state of Maharashtra Occupation: Cook Lives with: Her husband, Santosh, 48, their daughter, Rithuja, 21, and son, Sujal, 17. Read More
What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?
On Friday morning, Iranian air defences shot down three drones above its central province of Isfahan. Iran has yet to announce the results of its investigation into the incident, but the US said early on that Israel launched the attack. Israel has not commented despite speculation that it was behind it. Observers have, however, been Read More
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786
As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Fighting Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported Ukrainian drone strikes overnight and into Saturday. It said 26 drones were detected over the Belgorod region, 10 over Bryansk, and eight over Kursk, among several other regions. Read More
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at PM Modi, accuses him of running ‘school of corruption’ in country
Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Rajasthan’s Udaipur on Friday evening. During the roadshow, Shah took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, mocking him over his past predictions of turmoil in Kashmir.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones India visit, meeting with PM Modi
Elon Musk was scheduled to visit India for two days – April 21 and 22 – to meet PM Modi and announce plans to enter the Indian market.
‘We do not have a comment’: White House refuses to address Middle East unrest, defers to State Dept.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refused to comment on the Biden administration’s response, particularly a lack thereof, escalating tensions in the Middle East during her Friday morning press briefing. “I know there’s a lot of interest in reports from the Middle East overnight. And we understand that, we get that. I’m going to see Read More