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12 Aug 2024
#politics
The Western Journal: Flashback: Kamala Flounders for 40 Priceless Seconds Trying to Name a Single Rapper
Kamala Harris floundered in a 2020 interview when asked for the best alive rapper, mistakenly naming Tupac, who had been dead for 24 years. Her struggles with pop culture questions underscore a political facade built on a patchy history and a reliance on party loyalty.
In this world of public scrutiny, where a name can make or break a career, Harris is caught in an awkward dance between truth and image. The Democrats may see potential, but her past keeps tugging at the threads of her narrative.
Breitbart: 'The West Wing' Creator Aaron Sorkin Claims Republicans No Longer 'Reasonable' People
Aaron Sorkin claims the Republican Party has become unrecognizable since the days of *The West Wing*, where GOP characters were depicted as reasonable. He expresses concern that modern viewers would find the show's portrayal implausible in today's political climate.
Sorkin's interview overlooks Democrat policies that have shaped current societal issues, instead reflecting on the nostalgia for a past where bipartisanship was plausible. Ainsley Hayes, his ideal GOP character, epitomizes a "good" Republican—aligning more with Democratic principles.
#society
The Telegraph: Ancient Italian city strikes back over ‘tourist hell’ ham insult
Bologna, a city steeped in culinary and cultural heritage, is engulfed in outrage over a New York Times article branding it a “tourist hell.” The piece claims the soul of the city is sacrificed to over-tourism, replaced by cheap shops hawking mortadella and faux traditions.
The mayor vehemently defends the city’s identity, insisting it embodies far more than gastronomic kitsch and pointing out the long fight against the tourist influx. Yet, the issue is part of a wider dilemma facing Italy's historic cities as they grapple with the fallout of the pandemic and rising visitor numbers.
The Economist: Britain’s government is mapping underground cables and pipes
In Britain, beneath the surface, an unseen web of 4 million kilometers of cables and pipes lays hidden—a lurking danger as diggers sever vital lifelines every seven seconds. The government’s new mapping initiative aims to prevent mishaps and guard against threats.
As the country grapples with £200 billion in quantitative-easing losses, policymakers face tough choices, while societal fractures highlight a growing discontent regarding immigration and national identity.
The Telegraph: Search called off for British doctor missing in the Pyrenees
The search for Tom Doherty, a retired British doctor who fell while hiking alone in the Pyrenees, has been called off after five fruitless days. His last message was a chilling cry for help, but despite efforts hampered by fog, authorities couldn't pinpoint his location.
The investigation into his disappearance continues, yet his family's hope wanes as they grapple with the uncertainties of the rugged terrain and conditions. An experienced hiker, he was ill-prepared for a solo trek in unfamiliar mountains.
#military
Le Monde: Putin orders army to 'dislodge' Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
In a shocking turn of events, Ukraine's forces breached the Kursk region, seizing territory deep inside Russian soil for the first time since WWII. Over 120,000 civilians are evacuating as fighting continues, reshaping the balance of power along the volatile border.
Putin ordered his military to counter the surprise offensive, claiming to rally his citizens against the invasion. Yet, as blood spills and chaos reigns, the Kremlin faces a crisis of confidence. The stakes have never been higher.
#culture
GB News: Decades-old British tradition dies out in London as restaurants fail to deliver for annual celebration
The long-celebrated "Glorious Twelfth" of grouse shooting faces a dire future as bad weather and changing culinary habits drive demand down. With grouse populations faltering, local economies relying on this tradition brace for a hit, risking livelihoods and social ties.
In London, restaurants are left without grouse to serve, breaking from tradition as they shift towards a new era of culinary offerings. Conservation efforts still stand, though, highlighting a bittersweet shift where nature's whims dictate the fate of both tradition and community.
Fox News: Carol Burnett says modern-day comedy can be 'boring' and 'not funny'
Carol Burnett finds today's comedy lacking, labeling it "boring and not funny." She reminisces about the Golden Era of television, highlighting shows like "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "All in the Family" as far superior, critiquing the reliance on crude humor for cheap laughs.
At 91, Burnett shows no signs of stopping, recently earning her 23rd Emmy nod for "Palm Royale." Despite her critique, she's open to collaborating with new talent, cherishing the joy of the craft as long as it remains fun.
#crime
The Telegraph: Former Irish soldier shot dead by Maltese police after ‘killing ex-girlfriend’
In the murky streets of Birkirkara, an ex-soldier turned predator stained the night with violence. Edward William Johnston, after allegedly murdering his ex, Nicolette Ghirxi, met his end in a standoff with Maltese police, brandishing a replica gun that sealed his fate.
As tears flowed for the life lost, the call for change echoed louder. Violence against women reared its ugly head again, and politicians vowed this must be the last. Mourning turned into a fierce demand for action, a wake-up call amidst the shadows of despair.