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US lawmakers scared of being framed for ‘kiddie porn’ – Tucker Carlson — RT World News

Intelligence agencies have creative ways of forcing politicians to do their bidding, the conservative journalist claimed Members of Congress consistently vote in favor of mass surveillance programs because they’re “terrified” that intelligence agencies will plant “kiddie porn” on their computers if they speak up, American journalist Tucker Carlson has claimed. Carlson appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast on Friday, hours before the US Senate voted to renew Section 702 of the 1978 […]

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Pratt Institute accused of antisemitism over possible Israel boycott, vote during Passover: ‘Absolutely obscene’

Prestigious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn is being accused of promoting antisemitism with a proposed Israeli boycott — and its top advisory panel may vote on it during Passover, when no observant Jews could likely participate. The venerable college’s Academic Senate plans to discuss and possibly vote Tuesday on the controversial resolution calling for an “academic and cultural boycott of Israel” — the first full day of the eight-day Passover holiday.  “They […]

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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies, his manifesto spread anti-government conspiracy theories

The man who set himself on fire near the courthouse in New York City where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, authorities said. According to his manifesto, the Florida man was allegedly an anti-government conspiracy theorist. Around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, 37-year-old Max Azzarello was reportedly espousing conspiracy theories and tossing colorful pamphlets around Manhattan's Collect Pond Park, according to NYPD Chief of Department James Maddrey. NYPD […]

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‘No consensus’ in West on seizing Russian assets – WaPo — RT World News

The EU is worried that the move would breach international law and trigger a backlash, the outlet reports EU officials are reluctant to bow to US pressure and transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, fearing that Moscow’s retaliation would be aimed primarily at the bloc rather than America, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.As part of unprecedented sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Western countries have frozen around $300 billion in […]

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Mayor Adams pokes fun at local media at annual charity event

Mayor Eric Adams took some shots at the Big Apple’s newspapers Saturday night during the annual Inner Circle charity show in Manhattan. Hizzoner took the stage at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Midtown just 15 minutes before the end of the event, which was a yearly comic roast of the mayor, the media and political figures put on by group of mostly journalists. “The Inner Circle — as it is known […]

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Video: Physical confrontation after climate change protesters storm stage at gala honoring Sen. Lisa Murkowski

There was a physical confrontation when climate change protesters stormed the stage at a gala honoring Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.Murkowski was giving a speech at the Bryce Harlow Foundation’s awards ceremony on Thursday in Washington, D.C.Suddenly, about a dozen climate change activists stormed the stage. The climate change protesters were fought off by people on the stage. The protesters are seen on video tumbling off the stage. Murkowski […]

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Airbus boss contradicts German leader on Ukraine missiles — RT World News

If Olaf Scholz wanted to send Taurus missiles to Kiev, he could find a “technological solution,” CEO Michael Schoellhorn has said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz could supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine without sending German military specialists to operate them, the head of Airbus’ defense division has told Der Spiegel. Scholz has insisted that the need for German personnel prevents him from sending the missiles to Kiev.Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky […]

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More than 50K delinquent New Yorkers owed $61M from IRS

Uncle Sam is sitting on a lot of cash meant for New Yorkers. The IRS estimates $60.8 million in refunds remain unclaimed — or a median potential refund of $1,029 per individual — because 51,400 New Yorkers have failed to file their 2020 tax returns. “People faced extremely unusual situations during the pandemic, which may have led some people to forget about a potential refund on their 2020 tax returns,” […]

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Some of RFK Jr.’s relatives support Biden

Some members of the Kennedy family are backing President Joe Biden in 2024 even as their own relative, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., runs as an independent candidate. RFK Jr.'s brother Chris Kennedy has gone as far as describing Biden as "the RFK of his generation."RFK Jr.'s sister Rory Kennedy described Biden as a "president who embodies the Kennedy legacy." RFK Jr., who has 10 siblings, is the son of the […]

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NATO member accuses Russia of exploiting migration — RT World News

Finland’s prime minister claims that Moscow has used asylum seekers from the Middle East against the EU Russia has engineered the influx of migrants from third countries in order to undermine the EU, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Friday. He stressed the need to strengthen the border with Russia, which has been closed for several months. Petteri made the comments during a visit to Finland’s eastern border at Imatra, along […]

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