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David French: Elon Musk’s antisemitism problem isn’t about free speech

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

Despite his loud and frequent protestations, Elon Musk may be the worst ambassador for free speech in America. To understand why, it’s necessary to look at X, the website formerly known as Twitter, which he owns and rules over like the generalissimo of a banana republic. The past several days are of particular relevance.Since the end of last month, the site has hosted a tsunami of vile antisemitic speech. While it’s difficult to peg the cause of any given trend on X, it appears that this latest wave of bigotry might have been sparked by an Aug. 29 meeting between the Anti-Defamation League chief executive, Jonathan Greenblatt, and the new X chief executive, Linda Yaccarino. As Greenblatt posted, the purpose of the meeting was to “address hate” on the platform.What happened next was extraordinary. Almost immediately, a number of notorious antisemitic accounts posted under the hashtag #BanTheADL. Musk boosted the campaign by liking a post by a far-right activist that called for bannin...

Social Dilemma: Is It Wrong to Keep My Husband From His Dying Former Mistress?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma is the most serious one we've ever had. Here's the email: Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. My husband had an affair ten years ago. His infidelity almost destroyed our marriage. We had two young daughters at the time, and it took a separation and years of therapy for us to save what we had. I feel like I made the right choice and for eight years I feel like I have the husband and family that I have always dreamed of. Just last week, my husband shares with me a social media message from his former mistress. She is in hospice and will likely pass in a week. She asked to see my husband. At first, I said absolutely not. But then I had a change of heart. I gave my husband one hour to go and see her. When he came back, he shared that she was all alone, as her parents are both gone and so is her only sibling. He said it was really sad. He asked if he could go back and visit her until ...

Off the Beaten Path: Queen Bee Bakery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The buzz is growing about a bakery in Montgomery County that serves up sweet treats with a dash of love! Queen Bee Bakery started in 2017 as a home bakery and in March they moved into their first storefront. Queen Bee Bakery opens in Fultonville “My mom named it. My dad used to call her the 'Queen Bee,' so that's where the name came from,” said Katie Cope, the owner.Queen Bee Bakery is located at 21 Main Street in Fultonville. For their current hours of operation and to learn more about their cookie decorating classes, visit their Facebook. You contact the owner, Katie, via email at [email protected] or by calling 518-853-2079.

Ask Amy: Parents normalize teen’s drinking at home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter and son-in-law allow their 17-year-old son to drink alcohol in their home — and not just a sip of wine.They believe that he will become normalized to drinking and not consider it “forbidden fruit” when he goes away to college.Since there is a history of alcoholism in our family, I’m not convinced this is wise.Am I wrong?— Concerned GrandmaDear Grandma: I’m wondering why any parent would want their teen to become normalized to drinking.Surely these parents don’t imagine that their son will enter the binge-drinking atmosphere of the typical college campus limiting his own excess due to the sophistication he’s acquired by being a social drinker at home.(“Sorry, Delta Tau Chi brothers, I’ll pass on that kegger as I slowly sip my fine Merlot.”)If these parents drink at home with their son, that’s their business. But if they think doing this will make him less vulnerable to problems with alcohol outside the home, they’re mistaken.There are very few campus...

What is the EU doing to reduce air pollution?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

Air quality affects people’s health. Parliament is fighting for stricter rules to regulate pollution.Poor air quality can cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer. But its devastating effects also extend to biodiversity, as it poisons crops and forests, causing significant economic losses.As part of the zero pollution ambition set out in the EU's European Green Deal, the European Parliament has proposed setting stricter air quality standards by 2030 with targets for particulate pollutants. The health cost of air pollutionAir has been polluted for decades by nitrogen dioxide, ozone and particulate matter, with higher concentrations in populated urban areas.Particulate matterParticulate matter refers to tiny particles or droplets.  Being smaller than a hair, they can pass into the bloodstream through respiration. They can include organic chemicals, dust, soot and metals.Chronic exposure can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases that may be leth...

Single-family residence in Pleasanton sells for $1.8 million

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

590 Touriga Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 500 block of Touriga Court in Pleasanton was sold on July 19, 2023 for $1,755,000, or $761 per square foot. The house, built in 1979, has an interior space of 2,305 square feet. This house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the home is equipped with a three-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:A 2,645-square-foot home on the 3100 block of Chardonnay Drive in Pleasanton sold in October 2022, for $1,685,000, a price per square foot of $637. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Marsala Court, Pleasanton, in July 2022, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $2,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,066. The home has 4...

Horoscopes Sept. 12, 2023: Jennifer Hudson, listen to your inner voice

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 28; Emmy Rossum, 37; Jennifer Hudson, 42; Benjamin McKenzie, 45.Happy Birthday: Don’t give away your secrets. Be discreet regarding what you know and the changes you adopt. Stay focused on your endgame, and stop fretting over things you cannot control. Listen to your inner voice, be true to yourself, take pride in your work and embrace challenges. You have plenty to gain if you are willing to go the distance. Your numbers are 4, 15, 22, 28, 31, 39, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do something exhilarating. Once you start, you’ll get into the groove and enjoy the process. A high-energy approach to life and love will help you tap into something you excel at and enjoy. Don’t settle for less when you can achieve more. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stick close to home and protect yourself and your possessions from anyone trying to exploit you. Put your energy into doing your best and avoid appearing vulnerable to someone tryin...

Fernando Santos’ future as Poland coach is uncertain after poor start to Euro 2024 qualifying

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Fernando Santos’ position as Poland coach remained uncertain Tuesday after he met with the president of the country’s soccer federation following the team’s poor start to European Championship qualifying.The 68-year-old Santos, who has only been in the job since January after spending eight years as coach of his native Portugal, will hold further talks with Cezary Kulesza this week and no final decision has been taken on his future, federation spokesman and team manager Jakub Kwiatkowski said.Poland, with star striker Robert Lewandowski, is fourth in its five-team European Championship qualifying group — behind Albania, the Czech Republic and Moldova — after losing three of its five games so far. The results and performances have prompted criticism from fans and national media.Santos parted ways with Portugal after last year’s World Cup in Qatar. He is Poland’s third foreign-born coach, after Leo Beenhakker and Paulo Sousa.He was t...

Beijing afirma que un ciudadano estadounidense encarcelado de por vida en China era un espía condecorado que trabajó sin ser detectado durante décadas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

(CNN) — Beijing afirma que un ciudadano estadounidense encarcelado de por vida en China a principios de este año es un espía condecorado que había trabajado para la inteligencia estadounidense durante más de tres décadas, mientras intensifica una campaña de advertencia a los ciudadanos para protegerse del espionaje extranjero.John Shing-Wan Leung, ciudadano estadounidense de 78 años que también tiene residencia permanente en Hong Kong, fue condenado a cadena perpetua por un tribunal chino en mayo por cargos de espionaje.En ese momento, las autoridades no proporcionaron detalles sobre su caso, excepto que fue detenido por agentes de seguridad del Estado en abril de 2021.Meses después de la sentencia, el Ministerio de Seguridad del Estado, la principal agencia de espionaje civil de China, afirmó en una publicación en redes sociales este lunes que Leung había sido reclutado por agencias de inteligencia estadounidenses en 1989 y recibió lo que denominó una “medalla al mérito” por ...

La democracia de Israel se encuentra en una encrucijada mientras su tribunal superior debate una ley que limita su poder. Esto es lo que debes saber

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:31:46 GMT

(CNN) — La Corte Suprema de Israel abre audiencias este martes sobre una ley para limitar sus poderes, en un caso que podría poner al poder judicial en rumbo de colisión con el gobierno de línea dura del primer ministro Benjamín Netanyahu después de meses de protestas masivas por la controvertida legislación.El tribunal escuchará argumentos a favor y en contra de la primera parte del plan de reforma judicial de Netanyahu para ser aprobada por el parlamento: una ley que restringe la capacidad del tribunal para anular acciones gubernamentales que considere “irrazonables”.Más allá de las cuestiones legales que rodean la ley y los jueces que deciden sobre sus propios poderes, sigue existiendo la cuestión de si el gobierno de Netanyahu siquiera acataría un fallo judicial (posiblemente dentro de meses si llega) que derogue la ley. Eso prepararía a Israel para una crisis judicial y política sin precedentes.Netanyahu siempre ha afirmado que tiene el control total de este gobierno, sin...