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Victim’s death marks first fatality in Austin, Texas, mass shooting
A man died Sunday from injuries sustained in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, marking the first fatality in an attack that left more than a dozen people wounded, authorities said. The victim was identified by the Austin Police Department as Douglas John Kantor, 25. Authorities were continuing to search Sunday for one of two suspects. Investigators believe a dispute between the two prompted Saturday's early morning shooting in downtown Austin. One suspect was arrested Saturday. Authorities said two people had been critically injured, and 12 others were in stable condition. Austin Interim Police Chief Joseph Chacon called the shooting “one of the most significant incidents that we've ever had happen in our city.” The shooting comes amid a nationwide rise in gun violence and soaring gun sales . According to the Gun Violence Archive , a nonprofit research group, there have been 271 mass shootings involving four or more victims since Jan. 1. There were 269 … [Read more...]
Poll: Virtual Tie Between McAuliffe and Youngkin in VA Governor’s Race
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) is ahead of Glenn Youngkin (R) by four points in Virginia’s gubernatorial race taking place in November, according to a poll released Sunday. JMC Analytics conducted the poll June 9–12, making it the first public poll to occur since both candidates secured their nominations; McAuliffe won the Democrat primary June 8, while Youngkin clinched his nomination more than a month ago. The two are now competing to replace outgoing Gov. Ralph Northam (D), who is term-limited and cannot seek reelection. While McAuliffe in the poll has 46 percent support to Youngkin’s 42 percent, the margin of error is 4.2 percent, which places the candidates in a statistical tie. Twelve percent remain undecided. The poll is certain to encourage Republicans, who have struggled for representation in the Old Dominion in recent years. The party has not won a statewide race since 2009, and it suffered a stunning loss of its majority in both chambers of the state … [Read more...]
Jon Voight Scorches ‘Racist’ Hunter Biden, Media Double Standards
In response to an explosive report last week which revealed President Joe Biden’s son Hunter using the n-word multiple times in text messages with his attorney, Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight posted a powerful video Sunday, blasting the hypocrisy of the left and media for justifying Hunter Biden’s racism “while the Trump family were harassed night and day. ” The clip, posted with the byline “Hope is real,” is slightly over two minutes and features Voight against the backdrop of an American flag. Hope is real pic.twitter.com/GYvCawwrTO — Jon Voight (@jonvoight) June 13, 2021 The clip begins with the Hollywood legend asking, “What is this, a race? A war?” Voight continued, “The left — they’re OK with slurs. It’s OK for Biden’s son [Hunter] to use racist slurs and no one says a word, not the media — no one.” Expressing his bafflement over why it is so, he continued by pointing out the left’s hypocrisy. “Why was it OK to beat down President Trump … [Read more...]
Senate Democrats Increasingly Skeptical of Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal
President Joe Biden faces continuing resistance from Senate Democrats over his infrastructure, despite only needing 50 Senate Democrats to pass his gargantuan legislation. Biden faces two options to pass an infrastructure bill by either passing a more moderate version with a bipartisan group of Senate Republicans and Democrats that could survive the 60-vote filibuster, or he could pass the legislation with only 50 votes using budgetary reconciliation. If Biden fails to gain the support of ten Senate Republicans to pass the bill through the Senate, he will have to use reconciliation, although many Senate Democrats have balked at his mammoth proposal for its high price tag or its potential lack of climate change provisions. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) said , “An infrastructure package that goes light on climate and clean energy should not count on every Democratic vote.” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, said the reconciliation bill … [Read more...]
Twitter needs India and Nigeria to grow. It’s running into trouble in both
New Delhi (CNN Business) Twitter is under siege in two countries that are critical for its global growth plans. The social media giant has been ensnared in a battle with the Indian government for months over free speech and other issues , and is contending with restrictive new rules pushed by New Delhi. If that wasn't enough, even more dramatic events are unfolding thousands of miles away along Africa's Western coast. Nigeria last week "indefinitely" blocked Twitter ( TWTR ) after the company deleted a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened a brutal clampdown on unrest in Africa's most populous nation. The Nigerian government also ordered federal prosecutors to arrest users of the app. The restrictions in India and the ban in Nigeria are troublesome for Twitter. While the company does not break down user data for these countries, independent research suggests India is among its top five markets. Asia's third-largest … [Read more...]
Investors and the Fed aren’t freaking out about inflation. Should they?
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here . New York (CNN Business) There is a gigantic disconnect between Main Street and Wall Street when it comes to inflation. Something's got to give. The US government reported last week that consumer prices , excluding food and energy, rose at their fastest clip since 1992 in May. Sherwin-Williams ( SHW ) is lifting the price of paint, one of many companies that's responding to higher commodities costs. Food prices are also surging. Chipotle ( CMG ) just raised prices. So did Campbell Soup ( CPB ) . And the chief financial officer of restaurant and arcade chain Dave & Buster's ( PLAY ) said during a recent earnings call with analysts that he expects a 6% to 8% increase in food costs for 2021 due to higher chicken, beef and dairy prices. Wages are rising too, especially … [Read more...]
At an arms control crossroads, Biden and Putin face choices
5 WASHINGTON (AP) — At a low point in U.S.-Russian relations, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to agree broadly on at least one thing — their first face-to-face meeting Wednesday is a chance to set the stage for a new era in arms control. Whether that leads to actual arms negotiations is another matter, complicated by the soured relationship and accusations by each country that the other has cheated on past arms treaties. The fabric of arms control has been fraying, notably with the abandonment in 2019 — first by Washington, then by Moscow — of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which had governed a whole class of missiles for more than three decades. The Trump administration also pulled the United States out of the Open Skies Treaty, which had allowed surveillance flights over military facilities in both countries. Last month the Biden administration informed the Russians that it would not … [Read more...]
Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions
close Video Affirmative action on trial in Harvard case Harvard accused of discriminating against Asian-Americans seeking admission; insight on 'The Story.' With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions . The justices could say as soon as Monday whether they will hear an appeal claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants, in a case that could have nationwide repercussions. The case would not be argued until the fall or winter. "It would be a big deal because of the nature of college admissions across the country and because of the stakes of having this issue before the Supreme Court," said Gregory Garre, who twice defended the University of Texas’ admissions program before the justices. The presence of three appointees of former President Donald Trump could … [Read more...]
