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Noem Tries to Get ‘Politically Incorrect’ Cred From Killing a Dog
Handout via Getty Images South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appears to have confirmed that she killed a family puppy that infuriated her by being “untrainable,” and she claims it only proves how “politically incorrect” she is.The Republican governor and potential Trump 2024 running mate commented on the uproar over the violent anecdote with her own brief statement on X.“We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm,” she wrote. “Sadly, we just had to put down 3 horses a few weeks ago that had been in our family for 25 years.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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‘Challengers’ Was Like One Big, Sexy Quiet Luxury Ad (And We’re Here for It)
Scouted/The Daily Beast/MGM/On.Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Move over, Saltburn. There’s a new movie about bodily fluids, bi-panic, and a group of painfully hot narcissists that has everyone in a chokehold right now. Unless you have been living under a rock (good for you, TBH), you’ve probably seen the many spicy posts on X about Challengers, the latest Luca Guadagnino film that opens in US theaters this week—or, as my friends have been calling it, “that horny Twilight throuple movie on gains.”No spoilers here, but suffice to say that there’s a whole lot of yearning in this love triangle sports drama, a whole lot of tennis, and a whole lot of Zendaya—and her two male love interests—looking preppy and polished as hell on and off the court, courtesy of the film’s costume designer Jonathan Anderson.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Harvey Weinstein to Appear in New York Court After Conviction Overturned
Etienne Laurent-Pool/Getty ImagesHarvey Weinstein is coming back to court.The disgraced Hollywood producer is set to return to Manhattan Supreme Court next week, less than a week after the state’s highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed to The Daily Beast he will appear Wednesday before Judge Curtis Farber—a different justice than the one who previously handled his case. In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals ordered a new trial for Weinstein after his first one was prejudiced with improper rulings and witnesses that were not a part of the case.Weinstein, who is currently housed in an upstate prison, is set to be transferred to a local jail to be closer to his legal team as they prepare for a new trial. His spokesperson previously told The Daily Beast that Weinstein’s legal team is pushing for him to be housed at the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward or the medical center at Rikers.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Israel Has a Choice to Make: Rafah or Riyadh
Israel is facing one of the most fateful choices it has ever had to make.
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Vigilancia masiva para apertura de París 2024 incluye controles de seguridad para residentes
PARÍS (AP) — Las medidas especiales antiterroristas que se emplearán para salvaguardar la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de París en el río Sena también se extenderán a todos los edificios a lo largo de la ruta, por lo que las personas que trabajan y viven allí y sus invitados estarán sujetos a controles de seguridad de antecedentes, dijo el jueves el jefe de la policía de París, Laurent Núñez.
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Jewish students at the University of Texas say escalating antisemitism is spiraling into pure 'Jew hatred'
One UT Austin student told Fox News Digital that he doesn't call the behavior he saw antisemitism anymore: 'I think that's sugarcoating it, it's Jew hatred.'
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Dallas Cowboys Appear to Be Focused on Specific Offensive Player on Day 2 of NFL Draft, Per Reports
The Dallas Cowboys seemingly have their eyes set on a specific player with the No. 56 pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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El arquero uruguayo Fernando Muslera confirma su retiro de la selección
El arquero uruguayo Fernando Muslera, quien atajó en los últimos cuatro mundiales, ha confirmado su retiro de la selección nacional.
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An NDA and a prayer to John Lennon's ghost: How an L.A. guitar repairman fixed a Beatles relic
How did a 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar that was owned by John Lennon end up at an L.A. repair shop?
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USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb agrees to contract extension
Lindsay Gottlieb, who guided the USC women's basketball team to its best season in 30 years, has agreed to a contract extension with the university.
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Heat impone récord de la franquicia con 23 triples en playoffs; iguala serie ante Celtics
El Heat venció a Boston con una oleada sin precedente de triples.
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How to get rid of bees
Got bees? Don't put up with all that buzzing and stinging; here are some easy ways to get rid of bees this spring.
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Understanding the FAFSA "grandparent loophole"
Students will not have to answer questions regarding grandparent contributions on the new FAFSA forms for college tuition assistance. Jillian Berman, a deputy enterprise editor at MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more details on the "grandparent loophole."
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Kaiser Permanente notifies 13.4 million members of data breach. City of Hope also reported breach
User information was inadvertently transmitted to Google, Microsoft Bing and the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, according to Kaiser Permanente.
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Ukraine lawmaker, 34, fights for Kharkiv in the public square
Ukrainian parliament member Mariia Mentseva constantly posts about the damage done to her hometown of Kharkiv due to Russia attacks, including damaging power in residential areas.
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Trump Hush-Money Trial: Takeaways From the 2nd Week in Court
A tabloid publisher’s testimony dominated a week that began with opening statements setting the stage for the first prosecution of a president.
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Biden administration faces pressure over continued support for Israel
Protests against the war in Gaza that have spread across U.S. college campuses are applying increased pressure on President Biden's administration over its continued support for Israel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Biden's response to the demonstrations and an interview he did with talk-radio host Howard Stern.
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Sean Payton dives into Broncos' selection of Bo Nix: 'This was our target'
The Denver Broncos were able to snag a quarterback with the 12th pick of the NFL Draft Thursday night, and they seem happy it was Bo Nix.
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Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity
Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of humanitarian organization Save the Children, citing a complaint alleging the charity violated the rights of migrant children.
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Anti-police New York City Council members change tune after 'scary' threats; blasted as 'hypocritical': report
Four anti-police New York City Council members were called "hypocritical" after calling for increased security after they received "scary" threats.
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Google to invest $2B in new Indiana data center
Google has announced plans to invest $2 billion in the construction of a Fort Wayne, Indiana, data center, anticipated to create up to 200 new jobs.
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Trump suggests White House as venue for debate with Biden: 'Would be very comfortable'
Former President Trump suggested the White House as the venue for his debate against President Biden, saying he "would be very comfortable."
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Pentagon Announces Additional $6 Billion in Military Aid for Ukraine
The funds will allow Kyiv to purchase weapons directly from American defense companies.
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Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.
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Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: Score $1K Bonus Match During NBA + NHL Playoffs
Enjoy the new "10x$100" Fanatics Sportsbook promo and earn up to $1,000 in bonus bets for the NBA, NHL, MLB and more.
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Ex-MLB star running for Senate goes to bat for plan to cut federal cash for schools allowing unrest
Ex-MLB star and GOP Senate candidate Steve Garvey vows to hold Ivy League schools accountable for failing to protect Jewish students, threatening cuts to federal funding if elected.
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The Choice Republicans Face
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.More than 200 years ago, Alexander Hamilton defied partisanship for the sake of the country’s future; if he hadn’t done so, American history might have taken a very different course. Today, Republicans face the same choice.But first, here are three new stories from The Atlantic. The Trumpification of the Supreme Court “No one has a right to protest in my home.” Columbia University’s impossible position A Red LineAlexander Hamilton loathed Thomas Jefferson. As rivals in George Washington’s Cabinet, the two fought over economics, the size and role of government, and slavery. They disagreed bitterly about the French Revolution (Jefferson was enthralled, Hamilton appalled). Hamilton thought Jefferson was a hypocrite, and Jefferson described Hamilton as “a man whose history … is a tissue of machinations against the liberty of the country.”But starting in late 1800, Hamilton broke with his fellow Federalists and provided crucial support that put Jefferson in the White House. He was willing to set aside his tribal loyalties and support a man whose policies he vigorously opposed—a choice that saved the nation from a dangerous demagogue but likely cost him his life.“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes,” Mark Twain probably never said. The quote’s attribution is apocryphal, but the point seems apt, because about 220 years later, Republicans face the same choice Hamilton did. They now have to decide whether felony charges, fraud, sexual abuse, and insurrection are red lines that supersede partisan loyalty.Alexander Hamilton’s red line was Aaron Burr, whom he regarded as a dangerous, narcissistic mountebank and a “man of extreme & irregular ambition.” Burr was Jefferson’s running mate in the 1800 election, in which he defeated the Federalist incumbent John Adams. But under the original Constitution, the candidate with the most electoral votes became president, and the second-place finisher became vice president. Bizarrely, Jefferson and Burr each got 73 electoral votes, and because the vote was tied, the election was thrown to the House, which now had to choose the next president. Many Federalists, who detested and feared the idea of a Jefferson presidency, wanted to install Burr instead.The result was a constitutional crisis that threatened to turn violent. “Republican newspapers talked of military intervention,” the historian Gordon Wood wrote in Empire of Liberty. “The governors of Virginia and Pennsylvania began preparing their state militias for action. Mobs gathered in the capital and threatened to prevent any president from being appointed by statute.”Hamilton was faced with a difficult choice. He was a leading figure among Federalists; Jefferson was the leader of the faction known as Democratic-Republicans. And the 1790s were a historically partisan era. Yet “in a choice of Evils,” Hamilton wrote, “Jefferson is in every view less dangerous than Burr.” Washington, in his Farewell Address (which Hamilton helped draft and which Donald Trump’s lawyers misleadingly quoted this week), sounded the alarm about the growing partisan factionalism that he thought was tearing the country apart. Political parties, he said, could become “potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp for themselves the reins of government.” Hamilton was convinced that Aaron Burr was exactly the sort of cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled man that Washington had warned against.Even though Jefferson was “too revolutionary in his notions,” Hamilton was willing to swallow his disagreements, because Jefferson was “yet a lover of liberty and will be desirous of something like orderly Government.” In contrast, “Mr. Burr loves nothing but himself—thinks of nothing but his own aggrandizement—and will be content with nothing short of permanent power in his own hands.”Defying his fellow Federalists, Hamilton waged a vigorous and ultimately successful campaign to derail the scheme to install Burr. Jefferson was elected president on the 36th ballot after a group of Federalist congressmen flipped their votes for Burr, choosing to abstain instead.Hamilton’s career in politics, already badly damaged by scandal, was effectively over. Burr, who became vice president, never forgave Hamilton, and on July 11, 1804, he fatally shot Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. Burr was charged with murder but served out his term as vice president, immune from prosecution. Three years later, he was arrested and charged with treason after he allegedly plotted to seize territory in the West and create a new empire. He was acquitted on a technicality, and fled the country in disgrace.But for Hamilton’s willingness to defy partisanship, American history might have taken a very different course.Like Hamilton, we live in an age of fierce loyalties that make crossing party lines extraordinarily difficult. If anything, it is even harder now, especially for Republicans living with social pressures, media echo chambers, and a cult-like party culture compassed round, in the words of John Milton. Many public figures in the GOP have shown that they cannot break free of partisanship even in the face of rank criminality.For example: Former Attorney General Bill Barr and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu acknowledge Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, and his culpability in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. But both men have said they would vote for Trump. Sununu has said that he would do so even if Trump is convicted of multiple felonies, suggesting that his crimes would be less important than his political differences with the Democrats. Former Vice President Mike Pence has said he would not endorse Trump, but he has also ruled out voting for Joe Biden.Even former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who declared that Trump “is wholly unfit to be president of the United States in every way you think,” cannot bring himself to support the Democratic incumbent. We’re still waiting for Nikki Haley to say how she will vote in November.So far, only Liz Cheney seems to be taking a position that rhymes with Hamilton’s choice two centuries ago. “There are some conservatives who are trying to make this claim that somehow Biden is a bigger risk than Trump,” she said. “My view is: I disagree with a lot of Joe Biden’s policies. We can survive bad policies. We cannot survive torching the Constitution.” Alexander Hamilton would, I think, approve.Related: Trump’s willing accomplice The validation brigade salutes Trump. Today’s News ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, released a statement yesterday asserting that it has no plans to sell the social-media app, in light of the potential national ban. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the U.S. will give Ukraine additional Patriot missiles as part of a $6 billion aid package. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Blinken indicated that Chinese leaders had not made any promises about the U.S. demand that China cut its support for Russia’s defense industry. Dispatches The Books Briefing: The author Adam Hochschild recommends books that vividly illustrate moments of great change. Atlantic Intelligence: As a technology, AI is “quite thirsty, relying on data centers that require not just a tremendous amount of energy, but water to cool themselves with,” Damon Beres writes. Work in Progress: Derek Thompson explores why it’s so hard to answer the question What makes us happiest? Explore all of our newsletters here.Evening Read Tony Evans / Getty We’re All Reading WrongBy Alexandra Moe Reading, while not technically medicine, is a fundamentally wholesome activity. It can prevent cognitive decline, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure. In one study, book readers outlived their nonreading peers by nearly two years. People have intuitively understood reading’s benefits for thousands of years: The earliest known library, in ancient Egypt, bore an inscription that read “The House of Healing for the Soul.” But the ancients read differently than we do today. Until approximately the tenth century, when the practice of silent reading expanded thanks to the invention of punctuation, reading was synonymous with reading aloud. Silent reading was terribly strange, and, frankly, missed the point of sharing words to entertain, educate, and bond. Even in the 20th century, before radio and TV and smartphones and streaming entered American living rooms, couples once approached the evening hours by reading aloud to each other. Read the full article.More From The Atlantic A new sweetener has joined the ranks of aspartame and stevia. Trump is getting what he wants. Bad Bunny has it all—and that’s the problem. Culture Break Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Watch. Challengers (out now in theaters) is a sexy sports thriller with plenty of moody intrigue.Read. These are six cult classics you need to check out.Play our daily crossword.P.S. Photo by my wife, J. F. Riordan I’m hoping to spend some quality time this weekend with Auggie and Eli, who still think they are lapdogs. That’s me under there.— CharlieStephanie Bai contributed to this newsletter.When you buy a book using a link in this newsletter, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting The Atlantic.
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Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
Mexican film 'Shame' has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival, as major studios in the U.S. and many European countries boycott the Russian market over its war in Ukraine.
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Bill Belichick Seemingly Takes a Shot at Patriots' New Quarterback Drake Maye
Bill Belichick is back with his salty takes, as the former Patriots coach seemingly took a shot at quarterback Drake Maye, the third pick in the NFL Draft.
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Southeast Missouri provost tapped to become Indiana State's next president
Southeast Missouri State University Provost Michael "Mike" Godard has been selected as the next president of Indiana State University in Terre Haute.
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2024 American Music Awards to air on CBS
Fans vote for the award winners - often leading to surprise winners and collaborative performances.
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Woman pleads guilty to being accessory in fatal freeway shooting of 6-year-old boy
A woman has pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact for being the driver of the car from which her boyfriend fatally shot a 6-year-old boy riding in another car on a busy Southern California highway
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Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her 14-Month-Old Dog and a Goat
In a forthcoming book, the South Dakota governor, seen as a potential vice-presidential pick, tells of shooting her hunting dog. And a goat.
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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America radio stations over mass killing reports
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations over their coverage of a report on the mass killing of civilians by the country's military junta.
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Corporate Diversity Programs Treat Minority Employees As Tokens, Not People | Opinion
Diversity training is creating hostile work environments for minority groups. That is the key takeaway from new research published at the end of March by Britain's Free Speech Union.
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U.S. Announces New Patriot Missiles for Ukraine as Part of $6B Aid Package
The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package.
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Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice
About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.
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Britain's King Charles will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer.
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Where the Men Taken Down With Harvey by #MeToo Are Now
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesHarvey Weinstein, whose New York rape conviction was just overturned, may have been the biggest #MeToo villain. But there are plenty of other bold-faced names in that rogue’s gallery. In the space of a couple of years, powerhouses of the entertainment, media, culinary, and political worlds would find themselves in disgrace as accusers came forward with stories of harassment, discrimination, and worse.Despite this week’s court ruling, Weinstein is still behind bars, serving 16-years for a Los Angeles rape conviction. Here’s a look at where some of the other men and their comeback attempts have ended up:Kevin SpaceyRead more at The Daily Beast.
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Shelter Dog Delighted by Field Trip Treat After 290 Days in Kennel
Duke, the 2-year-old Labrador mix, was treated to a day out walking, a trip to Lowe's, and a well-deserved pup-cup.
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Online Gambling Guide: Where to Play Online Casino Games in USA | April 2024
There are countless online casino operators currently accepting legal, regulated action in select states across the map. Check out this guide on the best USA online casinos to play at in 2024, including bonus offers and promo codes!
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Walmart deli worker vies for US Olympic team — but he’s not giving up his day job: ‘His work ethic is unmatched’
Dylan Beard is on track for Olympic glory.
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For $1.7M, you can buy an entire Wild West-themed town in Montana
Once known as Frontier Town, this tourist attraction became one man's home -- and now he's looking to hand it off to its next owner.
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Cops take down Emory professor at violent anti-Israel protest, wild video shows
Dozens of anti-Israel protesters were arrested at the Atlanta university Thursday in a violent clash with cops, including at least one professor seen being wrestled to the ground and handcuffed.
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As a Potential TikTok Ban Looms, Creators Worry About More Than Just Their Bottom Lines
TikTok creators are worried about losing income streams and strong communities if the app is banned in the U.S.
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China Warns Military 'Always Ready' After US Admiral Sounds Invasion Alarm
The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said he expects China to proceed with its military buildup "despite a failing economy."
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Pro-Sanctuary City Democrat Mayor Fights Recall After Laken Riley Murder
Athens, Georgia, Mayor Kelly Girtz (D) is fighting a local recall effort against him after the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley in February. Following Riley's murder, Girtz defended sanctuary city policies in private emails.  The post Pro-Sanctuary City Democrat Mayor Fights Recall After Laken Riley Murder appeared first on Breitbart.
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‘Squatter’ with angry goat refused to leave Texas home, animal attacked homeowner, cops
“The goat butted one of the officers. He said, ‘The goat got me good.’ The officers were like, ‘This is nuts in here.'”
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