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2 Jan 2025
#politics
The Western Journal: The Cope Is Real: Election Denier Stacey Abrams Refuses to Admit Trump Win Was a 'Seismic Shift'
Stacey Abrams continues to downplay Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, claiming it was not a landslide despite his Electoral College win and more popular votes than his opponent. She suggests the nation remains evenly divided, failing to acknowledge the broader implications of the election results.
Abrams's perspective reflects a disconnect from the reality of the electoral outcome, which many see as a significant shift against the Democratic Party amid dissatisfaction with the Biden administration. Her reluctance to accept the results highlights ongoing challenges for Democrats in understanding their political standing.
Breitbart: House Rules Package Raises Threshold to Remove Speaker
The House has introduced a new rules package that raises the threshold for removing the Speaker of the House, now requiring support from eight additional majority party members to initiate a motion to vacate. This change aims to protect Speaker Mike Johnson amid ongoing conservative dissent regarding his leadership.
Despite an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, some Republicans remain skeptical about Johnson's ability to maintain support. Critics, including Democrats, argue that the new rules limit accountability and could undermine the legislative process. The House will convene soon to finalize these changes and elect a Speaker.
#society
Le Monde: An exceptional account of Iranian prisons
Fariba Adelkhah, a French-Iranian anthropologist, details her experiences in Evin prison in her book "Prisonnière à Téhéran." Detained from June 2019 to February 2023, she provides a critical analysis of the prison's role in suppressing dissent under both the Shah and the Islamic Republic.
Adelkhah's work blends personal accounts with broader reflections on the power struggles between the Revolutionary Guards and the Interior Ministry, highlighting the oppressive nature of Iran's regime.
Breitbart: Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera for Incitement, Misinformation
The Palestinian Authority has announced a ban on Al Jazeera, citing accusations of broadcasting inciteful content and spreading misinformation. This decision follows Israel's earlier shutdown of the network's local branch for allegedly aiding Hamas.
The PA's Ministerial Committee has suspended all Al Jazeera operations until the network resolves its legal status, claiming violations of Palestinian laws. The ban reflects the PA's dissatisfaction with Al Jazeera's coverage of internal conflicts.
GB News: 35,200 Guinness pints 'stolen from lorry' while pub-goers miss out on guzzling popular pint during shortage
A significant theft of 400 kegs of Guinness, totaling 35,200 pints, occurred at a logistics hub in Northamptonshire, exploiting a nationwide shortage of the stout. The stolen kegs were meant for pubs during the festive season, and the incident is under police investigation.
The theft comes amid a surge in Guinness popularity, particularly among younger consumers, and follows a recent trend of rationing in pubs. Diageo, the parent company, is working to replenish supplies ahead of the Six Nations rugby tournament, which is critical for sales.
#crime
Times Of Israel: Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in one death and seven minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential terror attack, while Tesla's Elon Musk stated the explosion was caused by fireworks or a bomb in the vehicle.
Police are working to determine the cause of the explosion, and President Biden has been briefed and offered federal assistance. The hotel was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Breitbart: New Orleans Terror Attack Claimed Life of Ex-Princeton Football Player Tiger Bech
Former Princeton football player Tiger Bech, 28, was killed in a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans when a truck, driven by 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, plowed into a crowd. Jabbar's vehicle was reportedly adorned with an ISIS flag, prompting an FBI investigation into the incident as a terror attack.
Bech, an All-Ivy League wide receiver, was celebrated by his brother Jack, a TCU standout, in a heartfelt social media tribute. After the incident, Bech was taken to a local hospital but was pronounced dead after being kept on life support.
The Western Journal: American Family Attacked While Visiting Mexico, Two Dead and Others Injured
Two Americans from Chicago were killed, and a teenage boy was critically injured in a shooting while visiting family in Durango, Mexico. The incident occurred during a birthday trip, leaving the family devastated and seeking to transfer the injured teen back to the U.S. for treatment.
The attack has raised concerns about safety for Americans traveling to Mexico, with advocates highlighting the challenges of obtaining adequate medical care abroad. The family is currently navigating a difficult situation amid the aftermath of the shooting.