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'Unexpected': Trump reportedly made 'revealing admission' in first post-election interview
2 weeks ago

'Unexpected': Trump reportedly made 'revealing admission' in first post-election interview

Raw Story  

Donald Trump made a "revealing admission" in the process of backing out of a key campaign promise, a columnist said. Columnist and editor James Downie said over the weekend that Trump "is already backing off his most important campaign promise." He then said Trump let slip an "unexpected but revealing admission in his first post-election television interview." Calling it "arguably …

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'Beyond eerie': Columnist draws parallels between US and South Korea's political climates
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Beyond eerie': Columnist draws parallels between US and South Korea's political climates

Raw Story  

While it might seem glib to compare the thwarted coup attempt in South Korea to the United States, columnist and editor James Downie warned that the two countries share "eerie" similarities. While it took six hours for South Koreans to block the president, it took five days for Congress to introduce articles of impeachment against Trump after the Jan. 6 …

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The Tragically Hip: The small-town band that united Canada
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Tragically Hip: The small-town band that united Canada

BBC  

The Tragically Hip: The small-town band that united Canada Prime Video A new documentary series premiering at TIFF explores the legacy of the group adored by millions of Canadians – but largely unknown to the rest of the world. But there's one less globally well-known band that has encapsulated their home country in a way other artists haven't: The Tragically …

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Gymnastics has finally taken athlete welfare seriously says Becky Downie after Olympic selection
6 months, 1 week ago

Gymnastics has finally taken athlete welfare seriously says Becky Downie after Olympic selection

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It was …

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Kari Lake’s MAGA lawyer dodges disciplinary hearing in effort to avoid disbarment
7 months ago

Kari Lake’s MAGA lawyer dodges disciplinary hearing in effort to avoid disbarment

Raw Story  

One of the lawyers who represented Kari Lake in her 2022 election challenge case skipped out on a disciplinary hearing Tuesday for making false claims to the Arizona Supreme Court that could leave him unable to practice law, instead literally throwing up a middle finger at the Arizona State Bar. The Supreme Court found that Olsen and Blehm provided no …

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Gymnasts Ellie and Becky Downie: ‘MBEs show speaking out was right thing to do’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gymnasts Ellie and Becky Downie: ‘MBEs show speaking out was right thing to do’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gymnasts Becky and Ellie Downie have said being appointed MBEs …

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Becky and Ellie Downie: ‘We’ve changed gymnastics forever’
11 months ago

Becky and Ellie Downie: ‘We’ve changed gymnastics forever’

The Telegraph  

She says that receiving an MBE is personally gratifying, but feels “a bit weird” considering she is still working within the same environment on which she blew the whistle in 2020. “I think people respect what we have done, but I still feel like I’m the bad person because of it, if that’s the right way to put it,” she …

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Ellie Downie retires from gymnastics ‘to prioritise mental health’
1 year, 10 months ago

Ellie Downie retires from gymnastics ‘to prioritise mental health’

The Independent  

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Why are single women feeling the worst effects of the housing crisis?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why are single women feeling the worst effects of the housing crisis?

The Independent  

When Claire*, 33, separated from her abusive partner she was living in Ireland and was determined to move her family back home to her native England. We know that access to housing is an issue that affects both women and men but there are issues for women – the gender pay gap, greater care responsibilities, women are more at risk …

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The Vectura directors who backed Philip Morris takeover
3 years, 4 months ago

The Vectura directors who backed Philip Morris takeover

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inhaler maker Vectura has come …

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British Gymnastics performance director defends decision to omit Becky Downie
3 years, 6 months ago

British Gymnastics performance director defends decision to omit Becky Downie

The Independent  

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Becky Downie reeling after being left out of gymnastics team for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Becky Downie reeling after being left out of gymnastics team for Tokyo Olympics

The Independent  

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