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Sports betting is a tax on fans—and a ticking time bomb | Edge of Sports
It was once taken from granted that gambling and professional sports could never mix, for the sake of the fans and the integrity of the games themselves. Those days are long gone. Smartphones have made…
China forcibly repatriates hundreds of escaped North Koreans, US ambassador warns
The U.S. government is accusing the People’s Republic of China of human rights violations regarding its repatriation of escaped North Koreans.Ambassador Julie Turner, who was sworn in as U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human…
Why you should unionize your workplace
Unionizing—it’s so hot right now. Whether you’re a barista, a warehouse worker, or a package car driver, whether you work in Hollywood or higher education, the voracious corporate greed and exploitation workers across sectors are…
Casualties, kidnapped and more numbers since Hamas’ attack on Israel
Since the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, hundreds of civilians, including babies, the elderly, and soldiers have been killed, wounded or captured. Israel retaliated against Hamas by firing missiles into…
COUPLE Arrested for USE of STOLEN Debit CARD
#CrimeCamNow On March 10, 2022, Chamblee Police officers were called to a shell gas station in Atlanta, Georgia to investigate a stolen debit card. Several cash withdrawals were made at this location. The victim wasn’t…
Trump planning to appeal gag order in federal election case
Former President Donald Trump told supporters in Iowa on Monday that he plans to appeal a recently imposed gag order in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more….
What happened to BLM-inspired activism in sports? w/Howard Bryant | Edge of Sports
The growth of the Black Lives Matter movement through the 2010s catalyzed a resurgence of Black activism in professional sports that had its climax in 2020 with the athletes’ boycott following the shooting of Jacob…
Suspects for Looting/Commercial Burglary in the 19th District [VIDEO] – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the following suspects involved in a Commercial Burglary at the West Village Pharmacy located at 3901 Conshohocken Ave on September 27, 2023, at 12:39am….
Israel fires 400 airstrikes into Gaza as IDF identifies terrorists responsible for Oct 7 attack
Israel has escalated its airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, launching 400 airstrikes over the past day, its military said Tuesday. The heavy bombardment comes ahead of an expected ground invasion as Israel has waged a…
Israel’s war on Jenin | The Marc Steiner Show
In the past year, the city of Jenin in the West Bank has become a particularly sharp thorn in the side of the Israeli occupation. On July 4th and 5th, Israeli forces swept into Jenin…
Artificial intelligence a new frontier in war: ‘harder to prove what is real’
JERUSALEM – Over the past two weeks, since Palestinian terrorist group Hamas carried out its deadly attack in southern Israel killing some 1,400 people and Israel, there is a fear that a new front in the…
He Was Trying to Do The Right Thing: HIT AND RUN DUI
#CrimeCamNow On June 18, 2022, Doraville Police responded to 911 calls about a hit and run accident in Doraville, Georgia. When an officer asked the victim about the incident, he said that the suspect left…
The future of the Mustang and a new spin on space travel | Eye on America
In California, we take a ride in the latest model of one of the most iconic American cars, the Ford Mustang. Then in New Mexico, we tour a company that’s developing a more eco-friendly method…
Slave labor and sexism at Shoprite Namibia
Content warning: This story contains references to suicide. Shoprite Holdings, the largest supermarket retail chain in Africa, is under fire from workers organizing against grueling work conditions. The current surge in organizing follows the suicide…
Trump as House speaker would be the ‘duck-billed platypus’ of politics
Donald Trump is running for president again in 2024.But there was a brief period earlier this month when the former president was also running for speaker.Only one person has ever served as both House speaker…
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, House speaker vote set for Tuesday, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive, Rep. Jim Jordan working to shore up support to become the next speaker of the House and other…
Marjorie Taylor Greene to bring resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib, accusing her of ‘antisemitic activity’
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is introducing a resolution on Tuesday to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., accusing the progressive “Squad” member of “antisemitic activity” and “sympathizing with terrorist organizations.””The [Democratic] Party has done…
K9 Takes Down Murderer to End High Speed Police Chase
#CrimeCamNow On October 14, 2022, Brookhaven police spotted a car that refused to stop for officers. A high-speed chase through metro Atlanta led to the arrest of a man wanted for murder in Pennsylvania. Elijah…
NYPD vs. WEED: When Law Enforcement and Decriminalization Collide
Do people think 8 police officers arresting and cuffing a man for not presenting ID is the best use of tax payer dollars? The Police Accountability Report often highlights over-policing and wasted police resources but…
Israel-Hamas war sparks concerns of recession, gas price spike
There are growing concerns that the outbreak of war in the Middle East could tip the world economy into a recession. If Israel is brought into direct conflict with Iran, Bloomberg Economics estimates oil prices…
Sen. Peter Welch says Israel ground invasion would ‘exacerbate’ conditions in Gaza: ‘Grave concerns’
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said Monday he has “grave concerns” about Israel’s potential ground invasion into Gaza amid an ongoing war prompted by Hamas’ terror attack on the Jewish State.In a statement released Monday, Welch…
Liver Failure Doesn’t Stop Him From Drink and Drive.
#CrimeCamNow On April 13, 2021, Brookhaven Police responded to a 911 call about a vehicle that damaged private property and left the scene of an accident in Atlanta, Georgia. Shortly after, Volkswagen was pulled over…
Why companies say you’re ‘family’ while underpaying you
Karl Marx once observed that “equal rights” under the inequality of capitalism simply means the right of capitalists to exploit workers. Anyone who’s attempted to unionize their workplace has discovered the truth of this—as employers…
Biden faces diplomatic puzzle with Israel visit
President Biden is on his way to Israel. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk joins CBS News to unpack the diplomatic puzzles facing the president as Israeli troops prepare for a possible ground offensive…
PGA’s shameful merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf proves nothing but money matters | Edge of Sports
In his latest monologue, Edge of Sports host Dave Zirin takes PGA to task for its planned merger with LIV Golf, a former competitor funded by the Saudi Arabian monarchy. Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron…
Cruz says Biden’s $105 billion funding request ‘designed’ to worsen border crisis
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is among the voices of GOP lawmakers who want the Biden administration’s emergency supplemental package split up into individual policies. The White House sent Congress a request Friday morning lumping aid to…
GANGSTA’S Speeding Violation Turns Into a Trip to Jail
#CrimeCamNow On January 21, 2021, A Brookhaven police officer pulled over an SUV for a speeding violation on Buford Highway in Atlanta, Georgia. The driver stepped out of the vehicle and started arguing with a…
