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US Coast Guard Academy works to change its culture following sexual abuse and harassment scandal

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The grueling basic training for fledgling cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, known as swab summer, is being revamped this year in light of a sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the prestigious Connecticut service academy. It's one of seven “directed actions” the academy was ordered to take last year after CNN first reported how a little-known six-year internal investigation, completed in 2020, found 102 separate allegations of sexual assault involving cadets from 1990 to 2006. The report determined... Читать дальше...

Nasdaq short interest down 2% in late July

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Nasdaq short interest dropped by 2% in late July, with shorted shares falling from 14.356 billion to 14.068 billion, indicating a shift in market sentiment.

Several explosions hit US base in Syria's Hasakah

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Local sources reported that several explosions occurred inside a military base of the United States in Syria's eastern province of Hasakah early on Saturday.

Re: Kamala Harris is gonna kick Trumps fat arse

Red and White Kop 

Quote from: Suareznumber7 on Today at 01:57:24 am

RFK Jr has just been confirmed to be added to the Texas ballot.  Recent polling seems to indicate that he's taking more votes from Trump than he is from Harris.  In 2020, Trump won Texas 52-46.

It couldn't happen could it?  How funny would it be if it did?
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One dies, three injured in hit & run on NH-8

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

A 23-year-old employee tragically died, and his three friends were injured when their car overturned after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on NH8. The accident occurred near Pachgaon at the KMP flyover. Akshat succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while the other victims sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident.

North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

North Korean leader says he will not seek outside help to recover from floods that devasted areas near the country’s border with China. Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to bring thousands of displaced residents to the capital to provide them better care. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday that Kim made the comments during a two-day trip to northwestern town of Uiju to meet flood victims and discuss recovery efforts. Kim said it would take about two to three months to... Читать дальше...

In Las Vegas, Kamala Harris sees a chance to improve her odds of winning

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Vice President Kamala Harris is working to make Nevada look like less of a political gamble in November’s election. The Democratic presidential nominee visits the state on Saturday with her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. It’s the final stop of a battleground blitz in which Democratic voters are showing new energy after President Joe Biden exited the race and Harris replaced him at the top of the ticket. That new enthusiasm has enabled the party to boost turnout efforts in swing states such as Nevada and Arizona... Читать дальше...

Trump's endorsement will be tested as Wisconsin voters decide key primaries

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in battleground Wisconsin will be tested in a race for an open congressional seat in primary voting. The field for the state’s closely watched U.S. Senate race also will be officially set in Tuesday’s balloting. Voters will choose a Democratic candidate to take on a first-term Republican who captured a western Wisconsin congressional district after a generation under Democratic control. Two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled... Читать дальше...

Hirono is heavily favored to win Hawaii's Democratic primary as she seeks reelection to US Senate

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii's incumbent congressional representatives are favored to win the primaries for the state Democratic Party. In the primaries on Saturday, Hirono faces Ron Curtis, whom she defeated 69% to 28% when he was the Republican nominee for senator six years ago. Hawaii is a vote-by-mail state. Ballots have been mailed to registered voters who must return them through the mail or to drop-off boxes located around the islands. Voters also may cast ballots in person at a handful of voter service centers in each county. Читать дальше...