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Michael R. Bloomberg is flirting once again with a run for president, but all signs point to a steep challenge for the billionaire and former New York City mayor if he makes a late entry into the race for the Democratic nomination.At a time when some Democrats are yearning for a new generation of leaders, Bloomberg, 77, would be among the oldest contenders, wedged between Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, 78, and former Vice President Joe Biden, 76.Bloomberg is a former Wall Street investment banker who would be joining the race when a top concern for many Democrats is growing wealth and income inequality.His 12-year mayoral record could also make him unpopular among some of the party’s core constituencies, especially African Americans turned off by his support of police “stop and frisk” tactics. A federal judge struck down the policy in a 2013 ruling that found the city was violating the constitutional rights of minorities. Advertisement “He’s got a mountain … [Read more...] about Billionaire Michael Bloomberg would face a steep climb in the 2020 presidential race

As the first person in her family to attend college, 18-year-old Sharai Conde had to work that much harder to figure out how to get a secondary degree. Without having help or advice from home when it came to filling out financial aid forms, scholarship applications and registering for classes, Conde relied on her own determination, the kindness of others and resources available for students like her as she embarked on her freshman year at Metropolitan State University of Denver this week. “I feel like a scared Chihuahua,” Conde said Monday at the downtown Auraria campus, which Metro State shares with two other schools. “But I also feel really good,” she added. “When I was getting ready for my first college class, my mom had tears in her eyes. I don’t think she ever thought I’d get this far.”Research tracking a cohort of high school sophomores from 2002 found that 46% of students who had a parent with a bachelor’s degree and 59% with … [Read more...] about First person in your family to go to college? Here’s some advice from first-generation Colorado students and experts

Harford County Public Library's annual Winter Reading Program for adults and high school students begins December 21 with a theme of "We Love to Read a Latte." Participants may sign up for the Winter Reading Program by logging onto HCPLonline.org or visiting a local library. Adults are encouraged to read or listen to at least five books; high school students, three. Upon completion, participants will receive this year's special collector's mug (while supplies last). The Winter Reading Program runs through March 7. Sponsors of the 2019-20 Winter Reading Program are Gold Medal Physical Therapy, Harford County Public Library Foundation, Klein's ShopRite, Shaffer, McLauchlin & Stover, LLC and Friends of Harford County Public Library. Numerous special events will take place during this year's Winter Reading Program, including a Harford County Coffee Crawl & Tea Tour. Participants are invited to pick up a "passport" at the library and visit various coffee and tea locations listed, … [Read more...] about Winter Reading: We Love to Read a Latte

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The announcement at the White House by South Korea’s national security adviser that President Donald Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un by May this year is not one of the most significant breakthroughs in international relations. Sure, it marks the first meeting between the president of the United States and the leader of North Korea, and potentially the first ever head-of-state with whom Kim has met for discussions of any kind.Despite these firsts, it would be foolish to ascribe much significance to this announcement. It also would be extremely premature to engage in self-congratulation at the apparent capitulation of Kim to Trump’s tough talk.ADVERTISEMENTSo, why is this much ado about nothing? First, President TrumpDonald John TrumpLawmakers prep ahead of impeachment hearing Democrats gear up for high-stakes Judiciary hearing Warren says she made almost M from legal work over past three decades MORE previously conditioned talks with Kim Jong-Un upon the … [Read more...] about Add North Korea’s human rights abuses to agenda for truly momentous meeting