2019 December

Sharon Stone blocked on Bumble after users think her account is fake

Actress Sharon Stone on Monday reported that the dating app Bumble had blocked her profile, saying users thought “it couldn’t possibly” really be her.  “I went on the @bumble dating sight and they closed my account,” she tweeted. “Some users reported that it couldn’t possibly be me! Hey @bumble, is being me exclusionary?” I went on […]

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Democrats to put renewed focus on health care in new year

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiSusan Collins says she’s ‘open’ to calling witnesses in Senate impeachment trial Giuliani associate to turn over iPhone data, documents to House committee Democrats to put renewed focus on health care in new year MORE (D-Calif.) said Monday that Democrats will prioritize getting health care legislation signed into law when lawmakers return to […]

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Bloomberg unveils plan to fight black maternal deaths

Former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael Rubens BloombergPoll: GOP voters drawn to Biden more than other 2020 Democrats Intercept Contributor: Michael Bloomberg CAUGHT using prison labor to make campaign calls Bloomberg unveils plan to fight black maternal deaths MORE on Monday unveiled his plan to fight maternal mortality and reduce racial disparities in pregnancy-related […]

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Putin thanks Trump for tip helping thwart 'acts of terrorism' in Russia

Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinPutin’s next aggression Putin thanks Trump for tip helping thwart ‘acts of terrorism’ in Russia Trump must be removed — for more than reasons offered in impeachment MORE thanked President TrumpDonald John TrumpUS launches airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria Trade, interest rates top finance fights for 2020 Five […]

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OkCupid: Greta Thunberg helped people date in 2019

Teen activist Greta Thunberg didn’t just create visibility for climate change concerns this year, she also helped dating app users weed through their options. Popular dating app OkCupid reported an 800 percent increase in mentions of Thunberg on profiles around the world this year. Users who mention Thunberg are indicating supporting her is key to […]

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Black Democrats energized to vote Trump out: poll

Black Democratic voters are energized to vote President TrumpDonald John TrumpSchumer renews call for witnesses to testify in impeachment trial in wake of ‘game changer’ report Tulsi Gabbard: Impeachment has ‘greatly increased the likelihood’ of Trump reelection and GOP retaking House Susan Collins says she’s ‘open’ to calling witnesses in Senate impeachment trial MORE out […]

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Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to US air strikes

An Iraqi militia leader reportedly warned of a strong response to the U.S. after five airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed militias hit Iraq and Syria.  “The blood of the martyrs will not be in vain and our response will be very tough on the American forces in Iraq,” senior commander Jamal Jaafar Ibrahimi, also known by Abu […]

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Spotify to pause the selling of political advertising

Music streaming service Spotify has announced that it will pause its political advertising sales starting early next year, as tech companies have grappled with how to handle political advertising on their platforms.  “Beginning in early 2020, Spotify will pause the selling of political advertising,” a Spotify official told The Hill in an email Friday. “This will […]

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Graham: Giuliani should share info he has with intel community to ensure 'it's not Russian propaganda'

Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamGraham: Giuliani should share info he has with intel community to ensure ‘it’s not Russian propaganda’ Senate GOP wants speedy Trump acquittal Netanyahu promises U.S. recognition of Israeli settlements  MORE (R-S.C.) called on President TrumpDonald John TrumpUS launches airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria Trade, interest rates top finance fights […]

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Strzok claims FBI, DOJ violated his free speech, privacy rights

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok, a onetime member of former special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerSchiff: Trump acquittal in Senate trial would not signal a ‘failure’ Jeffries blasts Trump for attack on Thunberg at impeachment hearing Live coverage: House Judiciary to vote on impeachment after surprise delay MORE‘s Russia probe, is claiming the FBI […]

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