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☆ MTG said she was 'uncomfortable' showing photos of Hunter Biden having sex but Americans 'deserve' to see them
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Marjorie Taylor Greene held up large nude photos of Hunter Biden during a House Committee meeting. Greene used a House Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday to hold up photos that purportedly showed Hunter Biden having sex with prostitutes. Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and the Department of Justice all deny that the investigation has been too lenient. Hunter Biden has become a magnet for conspiracy theories, and Republicans, including Greene, have made unsubstantiated claims about Hunter Biden beyond what the DOJ has investigated. Greene, in the committee hearing, alleged that Hunter Biden used his company to pay prostitutes and then wrote it off as a business expense.

Persons: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Hunter Biden, Greene, Biden, Joe Biden's, Hunter, aren't Biden, Joseph Ziegler, Gary Shapley Jr, Greene's, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Jamie Raskin, Newsmax, Joe Biden, Rob Schmitt, Ziegler Organizations: Service, Republican, of, Washington Post, DOJ, Department of Justice, IRS Locations: Wall, Silicon, Alexandria

☆ Wesleyan University Ends Legacy Admissions
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Vimal Patel | More About Vimal Patel | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Why It Matters: Opposition to legacy admissions has grown. After the Supreme Court decision, legacy admissions came under heavy attack because the practice tends to favor white, wealthy applicants over Black, Hispanic, Asian American and Native American students. Polls also show that the public does not support legacy admissions. Some highly selective universities and colleges have dropped legacy admissions, including Amherst, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon and M.I.T. The future of legacy admissions on campuses is uncertain.

Persons: Joe Biden, Alexandria Ocasio, Tim Scott, Johns Hopkins, Michael S, Roth, Mr, whittle, ” Mr, ”, Biden, Iván Espinoza, Madrigal Organizations: Republican, Pew Research Center, Carnegie Mellon, Wesleyan, Harvard, Yale, Department, ”, Civil Rights Locations: Cortez, New York, South Carolina, Amherst

[1/2] Israeli President Isaac Herzog looks on during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, not pictured, in Washington, DC, on October 25, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/Pool via REUTERSWASHINGTON, July 19 (Reuters) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address Congress on Wednesday, completing a visit aimed at reassuring the United States that Israel's democracy remains strong despite government attempts to overhaul the country's judicial system. The invitation was extended by the leaders of Congress last year to mark the 75th anniversary of Israel's founding. Biden had held off extending the invitation out of concern over Jewish settlements and the planned judicial overhaul. Proponents of the Israeli government's judicial overhaul say the country's Supreme Court has become too interventionist and that the change will facilitate effective governance.

Persons: Isaac Herzog, Antony Blinken, Stefani Reynolds, Joe Biden, Herzog, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Biden, Chaim Herzog, Herzog's, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Omar, Isaac Herzog’s, Narendra Modi's, Netanyahu, Barack Obama's, Patricia Zengerle, Don Durfee, Howard Goller Organizations: REUTERS, Israeli, U.S . House, Senate, West Bank, Washington, Twitter, Capitol, —, Indian, Democrats, Republicans, Democratic, White, Thomson Locations: Washington ,, REUTERS WASHINGTON, United States, Israel, Washington, Palestinian, Alexandria, Barack Obama's Iran

Herzog, who as head of state plays a largely ceremonial role, begins his two-day Washington visit on Tuesday when he meets U.S. President Joe Biden before addressing a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. Herzog will also meet Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, a senior administration official said. Biden and Herzog last met at the White House in October. On Monday, Biden invited Netanyahu to the United States for an official visit later this year. SPEECH BOYCOTTSIn Congress, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar said on Twitter "there is no way in hell" she would be at Wednesday's speech.

Persons: Isaac Herzog, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Herzog, Netanyahu's, Kamala Harris, Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Biden, Netanyahu, Ilhan Omar, Isaac Herzog’s, Omar, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Narendra Modi's, Barack Obama's, Primila Jayapal, Israel, Jayapal, Patricia Zengerle, Steve Holland, Richard Cowan, David Morgan, Don Durfee, Howard Goller Organizations: Democratic, West Bank, White, Twitter, —, Indian, Democrats, Republicans, Senate, Democratic House, Thomson Locations: WASHINGTON, Washington, Iran, United States, Israel, Barack Obama's Iran

All eyes are onJudge Aileen Cannon, who is presiding over the first pretrial hearing Tuesday in the DOJ's prosecution of Donald Trump. Since the confirmation, a least one other Cannon case made national headlines. Judge Aileen Cannon gave her confirmation testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee over Zoom on July 29, 2020. There, she prosecuted cases involving narcotics, fraud, firearms, and immigration cases, according to her Senate confirmation document. Cannon during her confirmation hearing thanked Rubio as well as fellow Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida for their "continued support."

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☆ These 9 House Democrats voted against a resolution declaring Israel is 'not a racist or apartheid state'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

House Republicans teed up a vote on a resolution saying Israel is "not a racist or apartheid state." It came days after Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a top progressive, said Israel is a "racist state." Nine progressive House Democrats voted against the resolution. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyNine progressive House Democrats on Tuesday voted against a resolution declaring that Israel is neither a racist nor an apartheid state. In a floor speech earlier on Tuesday, Tlaib made clear she would vote against the resolution, stating that Congress was "re-affirming support for apartheid."

Persons: Republicans teed, Pramila, Jayapal, —, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Pfluger, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Tlaib, Omar, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Andre Carson, Ayanna Pressley, Cori Bush, Delia Ramirez, Jamaal Bowman, Rashida, Summer Lee of, Betty McCollum, Isaac Herzog, Robert F, Kennedy Jr Organizations: Republicans, House Democrats, Service, Democrats, House Republicans, Democratic Rep, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Democratic, New York Times, Israel, Republican Rep, Congress, Cortez of New York Rep, Indiana Rep, Massachusetts, Missouri Rep, Illinois Rep, Minnesota Rep, New York Rep, Michigan Rep, Summer Lee of Pennsylvania Democratic, Minnesota Locations: Israel, Wall, Silicon, Washington, Chicago, Congress, Texas, Palestinian Territories, South Africa, Alexandria, Cortez of, Missouri, Minnesota

☆ Lightning Round: Don't touch AST SpaceMobile, says Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLightning Round: Don't touch AST SpaceMobile, says Jim Cramer'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stocks including: AST SpaceMobile, Alexandria Real Estate, Centene, StoneCo and Incyte.

Persons: Jim Cramer Locations: Alexandria

☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: Don't touch AST SpaceMobile
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

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Persons: Jimmy Chill, that's Tesla, Don Wood, Michael Neidorff, he's, it's Organizations: Alexandria Real, Federal Realty Locations: Alexandria, Federal

☆ White House wants aviation bill to include new consumer protections
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The House is set to vote this week on legislation authorizing funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), but Republicans excluded many consumer protections sought by Democratic President Joe Biden. The White House said in a statement of administration policy that "the disclosure requirements currently in place for passenger tickets are necessary to help consumers comparison shop for a ticket." Most carriers voluntarily committed last August to provide hotels or meals but resisted providing cash compensation for delays. The White House also expressed concern in the statement about the House bill's proposal to raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67 from 65 - a change opposed by major aviation unions. "Making this change without doing research and establishing any necessary policies would be outside the international standard," the White House said.

Persons: Joe Biden, Jan Schakowsky, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Schakowsky, Biden, May, David Shepardson, Will Dunham Organizations: Monday, Republicans, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Democratic, Transportation Department, European Union, White, Thomson Locations: Alexandria

☆ Opinion | At the University of Chicago: Was It Free Speech, or Harassment?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

If contact information is disseminated about an individual, be it an email address, a phone number or a street address, it’s not reporting. It took me about 30 seconds to come up with “The Problems of Defining Whiteness,” “The Ambiguity of Whiteness” or “The Fluidity of Whiteness” as more authentic titles. Journey as a way to help her end a truly senseless controversy in time for the course to be taught. To borrow a word from the article, if Dr. Journey has prepared a solid, interesting course, it doesn’t need a “provocative” title inconsistent with its content.

Persons: it’s, It’s, David Friedman St, Rebecca Journey, I’m, Journey, Dallas Lea Alexandria Locations: James, La

☆ US lawmakers make bipartisan push for psychedelics research in defense bill
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Moira Warburton | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin WurmWASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday pushed to include a provision allowing medical research of psychedelic drugs as part of a sweeping annual defense policy bill, saying it could help treat post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments despite possible concerns. Veterans' groups have for years been pushing for research into the potential medical benefits of psychedelics - including LSD and magic mushrooms - for their ability to alleviate the effects of PTSD and depression. Republican Representative Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL and co-sponsor of the amendment, pointed to potential uses for survivors of sexual trauma and law enforcement officers. The measure would direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a clinical report on the uses of psychedelics in military treatment facilities.

Persons: Representative Alexandria Ocasio, Kevin Wurm WASHINGTON, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Dan Crenshaw, Crenshaw, Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden, Moira Warburton, Scott Malone, Susan Heavey Organizations: U.S, Representative, psychedelics, National Defense, REUTERS, Democratic, Capitol Hill, Republican, Navy, Defense, Thomson Locations: Cortez, Washington , U.S, U.S

☆ Elon Musk Hasn't Killed Twitter, He's Just Made It Irrelevant
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Linette Lopez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

It's been less than a year since he bought it, and Elon Musk's Twitter is already well on its way to suffering a fate worse than death — irrelevance. How you do a turnaroundIn the early days of Musk's Twitter takeover, I told you he was overpaying for the company. Unfortunately for Twitter, Musk is not a traditional turnaround guy. Maybe, to Musk, that's a crusade worth sacrificing the very thing that makes Twitter special. Maybe this is the site Musk wanted in the first place.

Persons: It's, Elon, irrelevance, Musk, Ron DeSantis, Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Jennifer Lopez, Steph Curry, Donald Trump's, he's, tweeting, Vicki Bryan, Bond Angle, Goldman Sachs, Twitter hadn't, Linda Yaccarino, That's, Bryan, Morgan Stanley, what's, Jack Dorsey, —, Instagram, Lina Khan, hasn't, Meta, Zuckerberg, he'll, Linette Lopez Organizations: Elon Musk's Twitter, Gov, Twitter, Super, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA, Oracle, Google, Fidelity, Wall Street, Pew Research, Pew, Federal Trade Commission, Meta Locations: Florida, Alexandria, New York

☆ Fact Check-Fabricated Ocasio-Cortez tweet on wind-powered ships stems from satire
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A tweet by a parody account impersonating U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and saying that whoever invents a wind-powered ship will become a billionaire is being taken seriously by some users online. The account that posted it has the handle @AOCpressTwo and the username Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Press Release (parody), with a bio that reads: “I’m the boss - you mad bro? Reuters has previously addressed posts by this parody account (here), (here), (here). The authentic Twitter account for Ocasio-Cortez is @AOC (www.twitter.com/AOC). The tweet was posted by an Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez parody Twitter account.

Persons: Representative Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, bro, Ocasio, Read Organizations: Representative, Cortez, Congressional, Reuters Locations: Cortez, Alexandria

☆ Meet a student-loan borrower with $101,000 in debt who doesn't have 'any hope' with Biden's new plan for loan forgiveness: 'I'm never going to be able to pay it down'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Jarrett, 38, has $101,000 in student debt and was hopeful for Joe Biden's loan forgiveness. He told Insider he didn't think Biden's new plan for relief would deliver for borrowers. For years after graduating, he struggled to find steady employment and placed his initial student-loan balance of about $60,000 on forbearance. "I'm never going to be able to pay it down," Jarrett told Insider. And I certainly don't think that what he's doing now is going to address the issue either."

Persons: Jarrett, Joe Biden's, Jarrett —, —, doesn't, I'm, I've, Biden, Jarrett isn't, Alexandria Ocasio, Ro Khanna, he's Organizations: Service, Education Department, Higher, Democratic, CNN, Biden Locations: Wall, Silicon, Alexandria, Cortez

☆ Suspended Twitter account tracking Elon Musk's jet moves to Threads
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

July 8 (Reuters) - Jack Sweeney, the creator of an account tracking Elon Musk's private jet in real time, has moved to Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter-rival Threads after being suspended from Twitter last year. read Sweeney's first post on Thursday from the account handle @elonmusksjet, which had over 21,000 followers as of Saturday morning. ElonJet has tracked the movements of Musk's private jet using data available in the public domain. In December Twitter Inc, owned by Musk, suspended the ElonJet account, with the billionaire threatening legal action against the account's operator after saying his son had been mistakenly followed by a "crazy stalker". Sweeney, Twitter and Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Persons: Jack Sweeney, Elon, Mark Zuckerberg's, ElonJet, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Representative Alexandria Ocasio, Sweeney, Meta, Jyoti Narayan, Chizu Organizations: Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter, Twitter, Musk, Democratic U.S, Representative, Thomson Locations: Cortez, Bengaluru

☆ A California mansion designed to look like the White House just went up for sale for $39 million – take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Alexandria Perry | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The "Western White House" is a nod to the official White House, featuring an Oval Office replica. Rebuilt in 1930, it was designed by architect Julia Morgan who designed the historic Hearst Castle. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. From the Oval Office to the East Room, the aptly named "Western White House," recreates presidential themes that are similar to the real thing. Here's a look at the "Western White House".

Persons: Julia Morgan, George R, Hearst, William Randolph Hearst, Morgan, Mehrdad Elie, Neda Elie Organizations: White, Service, Wall Street Locations: California, Hearst, Wall, Silicon, Lower Hillsborough, Washington ,

☆ Should public buses be free?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

New York CNN —More major cities in the United States are letting public transit riders hop on board for free. Boston is piloting three zero-fare public bus routes, and New York City is expected to test free buses on five lines. Fares made up, on average, 12.5% of transit agencies’ operating expenses in 2021, down from 31.4% in 2019, according to the American Public Transit Association. “By offering free public transport, we are not really attracting car drivers in large volumes,” said Mohamed Mezghani, secretary general of the International Association of Public Transport. “There’s no such thing as free transit,” he added.

Persons: Michelle Wu, “, ”, Lane Turner, Stephanie Lotshaw, American Public Transit Association . Massachusetts Sen, Edward Markey, Ayanna Pressley, Wu, Matt Stone, Henry Bendon, ” Bendon, Fares, Pat Greenhouse, Mohamed Mezghani, Sarah Kaufman, There’s, Boston Mayor Wu, Olivier Douliery, Richard Jarrold, Jarrold Organizations: New, New York CNN, Boston, CNN, Boston Globe, American Public Transit Association . Massachusetts, US, MediaNews, Boston Herald, Getty, Richmond, Agency, American Public Transit Association, Kansas City, International Association of Public Transport, “, Rudin Center, Transportation, New York University, Boston Mayor, Getty Images Washington, Transportation Authority Locations: New York, United States, Kansas City, Raleigh, Richmond, Olympia, Tucson, Alexandria, Virginia, Denver, Boston, New York City, America, Tallinn, Estonia, Dunkirk, France, Luxembourg, Washington ,, AFP, Kansas

☆ After the Affirmative Action Ruling, Asian Americans Ask What Happens Next
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Anemona Hartocollis | More About Anemona Hartocollis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Even so, she said she believed the court’s ruling was wrong. “Why would you shut the entire thing down?” she asked. Students already feel pressure to write about hardship, said Rushil Umaretiya, who will go to the University of North Carolina in the fall. Even before the decision, he had seen anxious classmates at his selective high school, Thomas Jefferson High School, in Alexandria, Va., making up stories about facing racial injustice. “I think college admissions has really dipped into this fad of trauma dumping,” he said.

Persons: ”, “, John G, Roberts, Rushil Umaretiya, Roy Rogers, Thomas Organizations: ”, University of North, Thomas Jefferson High School Locations: University of North Carolina, Alexandria, Va

☆ Instagram boss Adam Mosseri says Threads isn't for politics and news because it's not worth all the headaches they come with
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri says Meta doesn't envision Threads to "replace Twitter." In a series of candid comments, he made clear the app won't go out of its way to welcome politics or news. "We just won't court them the way we have in the past," Mosseri wrote on Meta's new app. "We won't discourage or down-rank news or politics, we just won't court them the way we have in the past," Mosseri responded. "The goal isn't to replace Twitter," Mosseri said.

Persons: Adam Mosseri, Mosseri, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Alexandria Ocasio, Barack Obama, Karine Jean, Pierre, Taylor Lorenz Organizations: Twitter, Service, Facebook, Democratic Rep, White, Washington Post, Elon, Capitol Locations: Wall, Silicon, Alexandria, Cortez, newsrooms

☆ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supports Biden’s reelection bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Kaanita Iyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that she will support President Joe Biden’s reelection bid given the challengers he currently faces in the primary. Author Marianne Williamson and environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have launched campaigns for the 2024 Democratic presidential domination. When asked on the “Pod Save America” podcast whether she would back Biden, Ocasio-Cortez said, “I believe, given that field, yes.”The New York congresswoman’s remarks comments mark a shift in her position on Biden’s reelection campaign. Biden made his reelection bid official in April. Two other members of “The Squad” – a group of progressive House lawmakers, including Ocasio-Cortez – have also backed Biden’s reelection bid: Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Greg Casar of Texas.

Persons: Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Joe Biden’s, Marianne Williamson, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Biden, “, York congresswoman’s, Joe Crowley, ”, Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders, Cortez –, Ilhan Omar, Minnesota, Greg Casar Organizations: CNN — Democratic, Capitol, CNN, Democratic, Vermont Locations: Alexandria, York, Ocasio, president’s State, Texas

CNN —A former Afghan interpreter who immigrated with his family to America in 2021 was shot and killed early Monday in Washington, DC, while on an extra shift as a Lyft driver, and police now are searching for suspects, authorities and a charity said. Four people ran away from the scene shortly after he was shot, video released by police shows. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest, the release said. Ahmad Yar brought his family to the US in 2021 after the Afghan government collapsed, the crowdfunding site says. “Our hearts are with Mr. Nasrat’s loved ones as they confront this unspeakable tragedy,” a Lyft spokesperson told CNN in a statement.

Persons: CNN —, Nasrat Ahmad Yar, Ahmad Yar, Nasrat’s, ” Organizations: CNN, US Army Special Forces, Police, ” CNN, Army Special Forces Locations: America, Washington ,, Afghanistan, Alexandria , Virginia

☆ California, truck manufacturers strike deal on emissions rules
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Tesla's new electric semi truck is unveiled during a presentation in Hawthorne, California, U.S., November 16, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandria Sage/File PhotoWASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - California state air regulators and truck and engine manufacturers said on Thursday they had reached an agreement on state emissions rules that will give companies more flexibility to meet requirements. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said the "Clean Truck Partnership" with the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) includes new flexibility for manufacturers to meet emissions requirements while reaching state goals for reducing emissions. Newsom said "today truck manufacturers join our urgent efforts to slash air pollution, showing the rest of the country that we can both cut dangerous pollution and build the economy of the future." California said Thursday it agreed to modify elements of the 2024 NOx emission regulations for which manufacturers will provide offsets to maintain California emission targets.

Persons: Gavin Newsom, Newsom, Jed Mandel, David Shepardson, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, WASHINGTON, California Air Resources Board, Manufacturers Association, U.S . Environmental Protection Agency, Twitter, Cummins, Daimler Truck North, Ford Motor, General Motors, Hino Motors, Volvo Group North America, EPA, Thomson Locations: Hawthorne , California, U.S, Alexandria, California, CA

☆ Fact Check-Fabricated Ocasio-Cortez tweet on banning parody accounts stems from satire
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A tweet by a parody account impersonating U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saying that Twitter must ban all parody accounts is being taken seriously by some users online. The tweet reads: “It's time for @elonmusk to ban all parody accounts on Twitter. Some users responded by suggesting Ocasio-Cortez is a “dictator” (tinyurl.com/ycx2hdnh), (tinyurl.com/ycx2hdnh) or accusing her of misusing tax dollars (tinyurl.com/4mc8vdxb). The authentic Twitter account for the congresswoman is @AOC (www.twitter.com/AOC). The tweet was posted by an Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez parody Twitter account.

Persons: Representative Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, bro, ”, Read Organizations: Representative, Twitter, Cortez, Reuters Locations: Alexandria

☆ Meta takes aim at Twitter with Threads app, millions join
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Katie Paul | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Welcome to Threads," Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in his first post on the app, along with a fire emoji. Others saw the launch of Threads as an opportunity to create a less toxic version of Twitter. Much like Twitter, the app features short text posts that users can like, re-post and reply to, although it does not include any direct message capabilities. Instagram users who sign up for Threads automatically have a badge affixed to their Instagram profile, but can opt to hide it. Zuckerberg, responding to a user who predicted Twitter's demise about an hour after the Threads launch, cautioned patience.

Persons: Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Representative Alexandria Ocasio, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Danni Hewson, AJ Bell, Cortez, Zuckerberg, Musk, hasn't, Instagram, Ryan Detert, Jack Dorsey, Dorsey, Katie Paul, Sheila Dang, Jamie Freed, Josh Ye, Brenda Goh, Chavi Mehta, Bansari, David Gregorio, Christopher Cushing, Edwina Gibbs Organizations: YORK, Wednesday, Democratic U.S, Representative, Twitter, Spiderman, Meta, TWITTER, Brands, Billboard, HBO, NPR, Netflix, Thomson Locations: Cortez, Las Vegas, Instagram

☆ 13 GOP lawmakers who support blocking student-loan forgiveness represent thousands of borrowers in battleground districts. Advocates just launched a campaign against them ahead of next year's election
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new nonprofit, Protect Borrowers Action, launched to target Republicans who oppose student-debt relief in battleground districts. The Supreme Court struck down Biden's broad debt relief, and Biden is now pursuing alternate routes. "A majority of Americans support student debt relief and a super majority of people with loans support relief. "Biden's $400 billion student loan bailout has been STRUCK DOWN by the Supreme Court! Along with advocacy efforts to target Republican lawmakers, some Democratic lawmakers are targeting the Biden administration, urging him to provide relief to borrowers before they have to resume payments.

Persons: Biden, —, Joe Biden's, Lauren Boebert, Don Bacon, Boebert, Bacon, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez Organizations: Service, Higher, Republicans, Colorado, Nebraska Rep, Court, Twitter, Education Department, Rep Locations: —, Alexandria

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