NEWS - THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2024 - NEWS
When pressed by an ABC reporter to say why Black voters should trust him, Trump said: "I have been the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln." LA Times
VOA VIEW: A truism.
Former President Donald Trump floated the idea of axing the tax that seniors pay on Social Security in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: A good start - no taxes for those over 65 if they paid 80 quarters.
Israel will respond forcefully to any attack on it, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and of a senior Hezbollah leader in Beirut. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: As Israel should.
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday but opened the door to reducing borrowing costs as soon as its next meeting in September as inflation continues coming into line with the U.S. central bank's 2% target. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: They want to help Kamala.
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the Unmasking Networks of Virtual Election Interference and Lies Act on Wednesday to address Iranian meddling in U.S. elections. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Iran should be sanctioned in all ways.
Members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua have been given the “green light” to attack and open fire on cops in Denver. The gang is already tied to hundreds of crimes, including the shootings of two NYPD cops. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Now the war should be on all Venezuelan gangs.
Iran’s supreme leader ordered a direct strike on Israel hours after top Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an airstrike early Wednesday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: A big mistake.
Fox News trounced its rivals in July, making it the cable network's most-viewed month ever, according to Nielsen Research Center data. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Good!
The Times analyzed partial voting tallies collected by the opposition. They cast further doubt on Nicolás Maduro’s declared victory. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Maduro did not prevail - who can take him down?
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A military report on suicide rates broken down by occupation finds the highest rates among categories of troops that often work and train around weapons blasts. New York Times
VOA VIEW: What are they supposed to work around?
The ruling said that because death row prisoners can choose from three methods of execution, none could be considered a cruel or unusual punishment. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Death is death.
Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors, avoiding a potential deep-dive into the former New York City mayor's finances that was threatened by a federal judge. Washington Times
A new study released Wednesday observing cocoa products, including dark chocolate, from 2014 to 2022 found that 43% of products had lead concentration over California limits, while 35% had cadmium content over the state's limit. Washington Times
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A federally funded study shows that decreased trust in the medical establishment during the COVID-19 pandemic made adults of all political stripes less likely to get vaccinated. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Thee medical profession has lost trust.
The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The endorsement is meaningless to their members.
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 61,000 vehicles this week after discovering issues with airbag deployment and ignition lock switches. Washington Times
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A Tesla that collided with and killed a Seattle motorcyclist in April was in Full Self-Driving mode. Washington Times
A floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now, a full federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, says she still hasn't chosen a running mate, but it's coming soon as the two will campaign together next week. The first stop will be a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, the home state of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is on the VP shortlist. Then the campaign heads to western Wisconsin, Detroit, Raleigh, Savannah, Phoenix and Las Vegas. CBS
VOA VIEW: Kamala is a joke.
Officials are searching for suspects in a poaching incident that left four elk dead in California's Redwood National Park, where hunting is outlawed. CBS
VOA VIEW: Fools!
Kari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control. CBS
VOA VIEW: Lake should win with Trumps support.
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Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics. CBS
The United States has become the first country to win 3,000 medals across the summer and winter Olympics. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
Companies added just 122,000 jobs on the month, the slowest pace since January. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Biden stupidity.
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The Biden administration is gearing up to try to forgive the student debt of millions of people. Borrowers will soon get emails about the aid. CNBC
VOA VIEW: What does Biden understand - a loan should be paid by the beneficiary.
Orange juice futures are hitting records as growers lose millions of dollars annually. U.S. citrus production is plummeting amid weather and disease extremes. CNBC
Two Pennsylvania officials disputed acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr.'s claims blaming local police for not manning the roof that a would-be Trump shooter accessed. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Rowe and other heads should be fired.
An El Salvadoran citizen who allegedly killed a Virginia woman during a carjacking is an illegal immigrant. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He should get the death penalty.
U.S. Park Police are trying to identify six suspects they say assaulted a police officer and vandalized federal property during a July 24 anti-Israel riot. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should be caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Ukraine's air force shot down 89 Russian attack drones targeting Kyiv and neighboring provinces overnight in one of the largest airborne attacks since Russia's full-scale invasion two-and-a-half years ago. UPI
VOA VIEW: Ukraine should play the same game.
Hamas' political chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated Wednesday in Tehran, according to statements from both the militia and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran would be stupid to retaliate.
President Joe Biden said he would issue a national security memorandum directing all federal departments and agencies to concentrate their efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl and other narcotics into the country. UPI
A group of young, professional North Korean escapees has been pushing for a change in U.S. policy toward North Korea in meetings with officials and policy experts in Washington, D.C., and New York. UPI
The U.S. House of Representatives alerted staffers Tuesday that TikTok, and all products from Chinese Internet firm ByteDance, will be blocked next month on House-managed phones due to national security concerns. UPI
VOA VIEW: As he should.
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