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Economy
Activist Elliott takes $2.5 billion stake in Texas Instruments, urges company to improve free cash flow
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago
Activist Elliott takes $2.5 billion stake in Texas Instruments, urges company to improve free cash flow
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Mar-a-Lago judge scolds Jack Smith and swiftly shuts down his Trump gag demand, warns of sanctions
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Mar-a-Lago judge scolds Jack Smith and swiftly shuts down his Trump gag demand, warns of sanctions
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Palestinian children killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City school
By David__77 - 250 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Palestinian children killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City school
By David__77 - 250 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SCREWS HIMSELF with HIS OWN Sanction REQUEST. Checkmate? -Meidas
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago
Trump SCREWS HIMSELF with HIS OWN Sanction REQUEST. Checkmate? -Meidas
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
After Latest Israeli Attack on Rafah Kills 45, How Can World Enforce ICJ's Ruling to End Assault?
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago
After Latest Israeli Attack on Rafah Kills 45, How Can World Enforce ICJ's Ruling to End Assault?
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
How did Moms for Liberty end up on WA's approved list of groups training teachers?
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
How did Moms for Liberty end up on WA's approved list of groups training teachers?
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nebraska abortion initiative with the most votes would become law, if voters pass more than one
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Nebraska abortion initiative with the most votes would become law, if voters pass more than one
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Judge CANNON has denied Jack Smith's gag order request in FL,
By kpete - 4 hrs ago
Judge CANNON has denied Jack Smith's gag order request in FL,
By kpete - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
I am doing my best to keep my sense of humor during these frightening times.
By Siwsan - 4 hrs ago
I am doing my best to keep my sense of humor during these frightening times.
By Siwsan - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
After 'whites only' job posting, tech staffing firm settles with DOJ, Labor
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago
After 'whites only' job posting, tech staffing firm settles with DOJ, Labor
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump makes sweeping promises to donors on audacious fundraising tour
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Trump makes sweeping promises to donors on audacious fundraising tour
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Defendant: Why wasn't I allowed to defend myself?
By dalton99a - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Defendant: Why wasn't I allowed to defend myself?
By dalton99a - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Questions of federal law violation raised as Trump flag removed from N.Y. post office
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
Questions of federal law violation raised as Trump flag removed from N.Y. post office
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Human Rights Watch Founder -- and Holocaust Survivor -- Accuses Israel of Genocide on CNN
By Goddessartist - 5 hrs ago
Human Rights Watch Founder -- and Holocaust Survivor -- Accuses Israel of Genocide on CNN
By Goddessartist - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Leans Into an Outlaw Image as His Criminal Trial Concludes.
By elleng - 5 hrs ago
Trump Leans Into an Outlaw Image as His Criminal Trial Concludes.
By elleng - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
People Burned Alive, Child Decapitated: Report from Rafah on Israeli Strike That Killed 45 in Camp
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago
People Burned Alive, Child Decapitated: Report from Rafah on Israeli Strike That Killed 45 in Camp
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
OpenAI has a new safety team -- it's run by Sam Altman
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago
OpenAI has a new safety team -- it's run by Sam Altman
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
DeNiro arrives outside Manhattan criminal courthouse for Biden campaign event
By bigtree - 5 hrs ago
DeNiro arrives outside Manhattan criminal courthouse for Biden campaign event
By bigtree - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Israel gave mediators updated proposal for Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Israel gave mediators updated proposal for Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
SCOTUS leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plot to extort up to $25M from Nike
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
SCOTUS leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plot to extort up to $25M from Nike
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
The Guardian: America's premier pronatalists on having 'tons of kids' to save the world: 'There are going to be count...
By OKIsItJustMe - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
The Guardian: America's premier pronatalists on having 'tons of kids' to save the world: 'There are going to be count...
By OKIsItJustMe - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
US unveils policy to boost carbon offset market integrity
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
US unveils policy to boost carbon offset market integrity
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Iowa
Poll: Do you think Donald Trump is innocent or guilty in the hush money trial?
By UpInArms - 5 hrs ago
Poll: Do you think Donald Trump is innocent or guilty in the hush money trial?
By UpInArms - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Despite global outrage over deadly Rafah strike, Netanyahu vows to fight on in Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Despite global outrage over deadly Rafah strike, Netanyahu vows to fight on in Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
China, US Agree to Manage Maritime Risks Through Continued Dialogue
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
China, US Agree to Manage Maritime Risks Through Continued Dialogue
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Talked with retired soldier Saturday at the barber.
By Duncanpup - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Talked with retired soldier Saturday at the barber.
By Duncanpup - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
White House to announce actions to modernize America's electrical grid, paving the way for clean energy and fewer outage
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
White House to announce actions to modernize America's electrical grid, paving the way for clean energy and fewer outage
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Revealed: Israeli spy chief 'threatened' ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Revealed: Israeli spy chief 'threatened' ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Melinda French Gates announces $1 billion donation to support women and families, including reproductive rights
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Melinda French Gates announces $1 billion donation to support women and families, including reproductive rights
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP lawmakers plan to keep focus on antisemitism to divide Democrats
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago
GOP lawmakers plan to keep focus on antisemitism to divide Democrats
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Q: how did Hamas react to the ICC ruling on Rafah on Friday?
By speak easy - 6 hrs ago
Q: how did Hamas react to the ICC ruling on Rafah on Friday?
By speak easy - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Wants To Either Execute Drug Dealers Or Pardon Them, Depending On Who He's Talking To
By EarlG - 6 hrs ago
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Wants To Either Execute Drug Dealers Or Pardon Them, Depending On Who He's Talking To
By EarlG - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrates 50th birthday with bikini pics -- gets brutal backlash
By Tom of Temecula - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrates 50th birthday with bikini pics -- gets brutal backlash
By Tom of Temecula - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Richard Dreyfuss Slammed for Sexist, Transphobic Rant at 'Jaws' Screening
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Richard Dreyfuss Slammed for Sexist, Transphobic Rant at 'Jaws' Screening
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The world-renowned Bible scholar finally read the damn thing yesterday
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago
The world-renowned Bible scholar finally read the damn thing yesterday
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago
New Jersey
TO THE EDITOR: The True Andy Kim - Should you vote for him?
By JustAnotherGen - 6 hrs ago
TO THE EDITOR: The True Andy Kim - Should you vote for him?
By JustAnotherGen - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
EU tries to drum up military support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy tours countries
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
EU tries to drum up military support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy tours countries
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Senate Democrats request a chat with Roberts about Alito's antics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Senate Democrats request a chat with Roberts about Alito's antics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why Jack Smith is seeking a brand new gag order against Trump
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Why Jack Smith is seeking a brand new gag order against Trump
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
I'm pretty sure some M-F'er put a hex on me years ago
By Tom Yossarian Joad - 6 hrs ago
I'm pretty sure some M-F'er put a hex on me years ago
By Tom Yossarian Joad - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump endorses opponent to Rep. Bob Good, House Freedom Caucus Chair.....
By brooklynite - 6 hrs ago
Trump endorses opponent to Rep. Bob Good, House Freedom Caucus Chair.....
By brooklynite - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
I suspect that Motherfucker's lawyers have had a very frank....
By Aviation Pro - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
I suspect that Motherfucker's lawyers have had a very frank....
By Aviation Pro - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Borowitz Report- Trump Honors Those Who Helped Others Avoid Service at Tomb of the Unknown Podiatrist
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Borowitz Report- Trump Honors Those Who Helped Others Avoid Service at Tomb of the Unknown Podiatrist
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Heritage Foundation is gunning for your Social Security
By CousinIT - 6 hrs ago
The Heritage Foundation is gunning for your Social Security
By CousinIT - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump recognizes Memorial Day by raging against foes, 'human scum'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Trump recognizes Memorial Day by raging against foes, 'human scum'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump sells off $10m jet to major megadonor as he owes millions in legal fees and judgements
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
Trump sells off $10m jet to major megadonor as he owes millions in legal fees and judgements
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Suggests Jury Is Being Tampered With
By applegrove - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump Suggests Jury Is Being Tampered With
By applegrove - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
"The only way to round up and deport 11 million people is to turn America into a police state."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 7 hrs ago
"The only way to round up and deport 11 million people is to turn America into a police state."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 7 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Gardening
I am Woman, Hear Me Roar (with a chainsaw)Berries (whose name i forget) coming to my yard (and house!!!)
Something jumped across the yard? Magnolia???
Latest Breaking News
US officials say North Korea may be planning military action to create chaos ahead of US election, report says
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Fort Pierce Post Office flies upside down flag, symbol of "Stop the Steal" election deniers.
Saturday - Treasure Coast Newspapers
Saturday - Treasure Coast Newspapers
Jackie Robinson Is Rebuilt in Bronze in Colorado After Theft of Statue From Kansas Park
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's medical procedure is over, resumed functions and duties
Saturday - ABC News
Saturday - ABC News
Trumpworld Claims 25,000 People Attended His Rally. Aerial Shots Show Otherwise.
Saturday - Daily Beast
Saturday - Daily Beast
Biden Marks 4th Anniversary Of George Floyd's Murder, Urges Action On Police Reform Bill
Saturday - Huff Post
Saturday - Huff Post
Blinken will head to eastern Europe as concerns mount about Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
Prosecutors Seek To Bar Trump In Classified Files Case From Statements Endangering Law Enforcement
Friday - Huff Post/AP
Friday - Huff Post/AP
Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak
Friday - NBC News/CNBC
Friday - NBC News/CNBC
'Never was prouder to be part of it': Jan. 6 rioter fought with cops and later bragged about it on Facebook, feds say
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Trump campaign sends cease and desist letter to block release of biopic The Apprentice
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
Arizona secretary of state calls threats to election officials 'domestic terrorism'
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian
US Core Capital Goods Orders Rise, Inflation Expectations Improve
Friday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Friday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Louisiana is first state to classify abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances after GOP governor signs bill
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
'You're a menace to our society' New Jersey electrician sentenced to 12 years in prison
Friday - WUSA 9
Friday - WUSA 9
Bankruptcy lawyers are already investigating origins of Giuliani's 'Rudy Coffee' business venture
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
'Sedition Panda' convicted of assaulting officer on Jan. 6 after judge calls defense argument 'absurd'
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergency
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
"Indications of apparent fraud": GOP candidate may have submitted dead voter's name to get on ballot
Friday - Salon
Friday - Salon
Biden campaign releases ad slamming Trump on gun control on 2nd anniversary of Uvalde school shooting
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
An American charged with carrying ammunition in Turks and Caicos gets suspended 52-week sentence, his advocate says
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Families of Marines who died in an Osprey crash sue Bell Textron, Boeing and Rolls-Royce, makers of the aircraft
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News