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The Right to Not Be Lied To: Making the Case for Truth in Politics

Global Research 

Q: “How can you tell if a politician is lying?”

A: “When his lips are moving.”

“In an ever-changing, incomprehensible world the masses had reached the point where they would, at the same time, believe everything and …

The post The Right to Not Be Lied To: Making the Case for Truth in Politics appeared first on Global Research.

Robert Price.jpg

Metropolitan Police 

Robert Price, 76, died following a fire in Dagenham on Saturday, 27 July.

Former 1970s teen prodigy Chris Cain brings 16th studio album to Calgary Bluesfest

Calgary Herald 

When blues veteran Chris Cain was going over new material with producer Kid Andersen, they accidentally came across a song called Blues for My Dad. It was a demo Cain had recorded but never intended to be on his new record, Good Intentions Gone Bad. The California blues guitarist had simply written it as an […]

Traffic impacted by water main break in west Topeka

Ksnt.com 

Update 9:21 a.m.: The City of Topeka reports that utility crews are on site and working to locate and repair the water main. Service was shut off at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last for 4-6 hours. "This process generally lasts 4-6 hours, but we do not know how long these specific repairs will [...]

Lack of new Farm Bill said to endanger U.S. food security

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Farmers say the nation's food security is jeopardized, as they face potential catastrophe if federal lawmakers don't enact a replacement for the increasingly obsolete 2018 Farm Bill.

Shooters Anjum Moudgil, Sift Kaur Samra fail to qualify for 3P final

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Appearing in his second Olympics, Anjum managed to score 584 with 26 inner 10s, while Sift shot 575 with the help of 22 inner 10s in the qualifications of the women's 3P event. Sift, the reigning Asian Games champion, endured a horrendous outing in standing, shooting 93 and 94 to finish down in the pecking order.

French taxi drivers demand compensation for Olympic revenue losses

France24.com (en) 

French taxi drivers are calling on the government for compensation after experiencing significant revenue losses during the Olympic Games due to traffic disruptions. In a letter to the transport ministry, taxi unions described the Games as "hugely disappointing," citing traffic restrictions and venue closures that have hindered their ability to work, and requested a compension fund to cover the seven-month period of the event.

Ola Electric raises Rs 2,763 crore from marquee anchor investors ahead of IPO

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Ola Electric secured Rs 2,763 crore from anchor investors before its IPO, with shares priced at Rs 76 each. The IPO had a strong response, oversubscribed by over 150 times. Funds from the IPO will go towards working capital, debt repayment, and corporate needs. The company's market cap is just over Rs 33,500 crore at the upper price band.

FTSE 100: London stocks jump and pound slides after Bank of England cuts interest rates - City A.M.

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

  1. FTSE 100: London stocks jump and pound slides after Bank of England cuts interest rates  City A.M.
  2. Don’t be fooled by the interest rate cut – higher rates are here to stay  The Guardian
  3. What the UK Rate Cut Means for Bond Markets  Morningstar
  4. Reeves signals tax rises despite Bank of England rate cut and growth upgrade  The Telegraph
  5. Interest rate cut: How the market reaction poses a political problem for the new chancellor  Sky News

Teen charged with murder over UK stabbings as PM Starmer seeks to contain unrest

France24.com (en) 

A 17-year-old appeared in court on Thursday, charged with murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party in Southport, northwest England, leading to violent protests in several English cities. The unrest, fuelled by misinformation about the suspect, prompted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to convene an emergency meeting with police chiefs in a bid to restore order.