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la destrucción del mito de Penélope
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Wednesday Poem - 3 Quarks Daily
Prometheus I don't want to live with your ghost It's you you I love the light in your eyes in mine your lips naming me kissing me the tase of your skin the scent of your body your fingers entwined in my hair your footsteps showing me the way. I don't want to imagine you in a cloud or wait for you in my dreams or chew on faded memories. It's you you I love your eyes your lips your hands. Your absence is a crow gnawing my entrails and I am tied to time and cannot escape.
cinquains written during a tropical storm by Urayoán Noel - Poems | Academy of American Poets
We ask about our people and they tell us the plight of boats yachts smashed in the marina, ferries crashed into harbors masts snapped, propellers bent, vessels drowned in coves. They broadcast reports of water rising in hotel rooms sand slipping into sheets where our cousins could never sleep salt stains as testimony, spit-prints of the hurricane’s wrath. Bodies are piling up in the morgues and instead an elegy of boats an inventory of industry, countdown to when paradise can begin again.
White House: Russia's Wagner Received Arms From North Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Thursday that the Wagner Group, a private Russian military company, has taken delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea to help bolster its forces as it fights side-by-side with Russian troops in Ukraine. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials determined that North Korea completed an initial arms shipment that included rockets and missiles last month.
Medical School Apologizes For Experimenting On Prisoners
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A prominent California medical school has apologized for conducting dozens of unethical medical experiments on at least 2,600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1970s, including putting pesticides and herbicides on the men's skin and injecting it into their veins.
Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure from Trump allies
WASHINGTON - Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson described to the House Jan. 6 committee a wide-ranging pressure campaign from Donald Trump's allies aimed at influencing her cooperation with Congress and stifling potentially damaging testimony about him.
Even if shutdown is averted, taxpayers shell out 'tens of billions'
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsNation) - Congress regularly brings the government to the brink of a shutdown, only to piece together a last-minute deal that keeps federal workers on the job. But that routine showdown is costing taxpayers a lot. "I'm quite confident that we're talking about billions - tens of billions," says Max Stier, president of the nonprofit, nonpartisa Partnership for Public Service.
Florida high court OKs grand jury probe of COVID-19 vaccines
TALLAHASSEE (AP) - The Florida Supreme Court will convene a grand jury at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' request to investigate any wrongdoing with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines, the court announced Thursday. The Republican governor, who is often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2024, earlier this month called for the investigation. He suggested it would be in part aimed to jog loose more information from pharmaceutical companies about the vaccines and potential side effects.
Government shutdown: Why do they feel so common?
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) - Congress may have narrowly avoided another doomsday government shutdown this week. While the headlines may seem overly dramatic, shutdowns can actually be a major crisis for Americans and the U.S. economy. But the U.S. is the only country in the world where this is a problem. Why is it a big deal?
Senate Passes $1.7T Bill To Fund Government, Aid Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate passed a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill Thursday that finances federal agencies through September and provides another significant round of military and economic aid to Ukraine one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's dramatic address to a joint meeting of Congress.
Zelenskyy returns to Ukraine fighting after trip deemed a success
(NewsNation) - After a surprise visit to Washington, D.C. and a new aid package, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy still faces the ongoing fight to repel Russia from his country and repair what the fighting has left behind.
Twitter Users Drag GOP Rep.-Elect George Santos For Response To Faked Bio Allegations
A soon-to-be Republican member of Congress was dragged heavily on Twitter Thursday for his response ― or lack thereof ― to a series of reports that suggest most of his biography has been faked. Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) misrepresented key parts of his resume including his education, work history at Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, and his source of income.
Lawmakers push special projects in spending bill
(NewsNation) - Earmarks are back with a vengeance, after a decade-long ban expired in April, and Congress' latest spending bill is packed full of pork. The government will keep running through almost all of 2023 thanks to a $1.7 trillion funding bill that will expire at the end of September.
Rep.-elect George Santos says he'll address questions
NEW YORK (AP) - A newly elected New York Republican whose life story has come under question since his election to the U.S. House of Representatives said Thursday that he plans to respond to the concerns. In a statement on Twitter, Rep.-elect George Santos said, "I have my story to tell and it will be told next week.
San Francisco's Homeless Population Wants Tent Sweeps To Stop
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Homeless people and their advocates are asking a federal judge for an emergency order to stop the city of San Francisco from dismantling tent encampments and forcing unhoused people to move along from public property until the city has enough shelter beds to offer as alternatives.
Pro-oil petition drive in California under scrutiny for alleged use of misinformation by signature gatherers
Community organizer Pete Woiwode was walking to meet a friend at a street festival near downtown Oakland in November when a signature gatherer approached and asked if he wanted to sign a petition to lower gas prices. But Woiwode said that in reading the petition he realized it actually was for a referendum to overturn SB 1137 - a state law passed in September to ban new oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet (975 meters) of schools, homes and hospitals.
Senate reaches deal on $1.7T package, pushing toward passage
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate appeared back on track Thursday to pass a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September and provide roughly $45 billion in military and economic assistance to Ukraine after lawmakers reached agreement on a final series of votes. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate had an agreement to consider some 15 amendments before voting on final passage of the package.
Lindsey Graham Says Ukraine War Won't End Unless Russians Take Out Putin
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Wednesday that Russia's war against Ukraine will not end unless Russian President Vladimir Putin is taken out. Graham, who has a long history of pushing for foreign intervention and was met with outcry for his previous call for Putin's assassination, made his comments on Fox News the day that Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met with President Joe Biden and gave an impassioned speech to a joint session of Congress. "How does this war end?" Graham said.
Is trouble brewing between Biden and Harris?
(NewsNation) - A new book suggests tension between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Journalist Chris Whipple's new book "Fight of His Life" chronicles the first two years of the Biden presidency. Biden reportedly called Harris a "work in progress" in the early months of the administration. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff also reportedly annoyed Biden by complaining that his wife's assignments were not helping her politically.
Led by Congress, Opposition boycotts RS proceedings after China border discussion was barred
New Delhi: Led by the Congress, the entire Opposition boycotted the Rajya Sabha proceeding for the day on Thursday after a discussion on the China border issue was disallowed in the House. They also raised an objection to certain remarks made on Bihar by the Leader of the House Piyush Goyal earlier during the session.
Cupertino city government 'a house divided,' civil grand jury report says
A civil grand jury investigating complaints of a toxic work environment in Cupertino city offices found some members of the City Council had created a deep culture of distrust and fear, and fostered a dysfunctional workplace, leading to harmful staff turnover and violations of city codes.
Panchamasali Lingayats ramp up quota stir with padayatra to Belagavi
Belagavi: Led by Sri Jagadguru Basava Jaya Mrityunjaya Swamy, the Panchamasali community intensified quota agitation Thursday as hundreds of people marched towards the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha where the winter session of the Karnataka legislature is underway. The people marched along the Belgavi-Kolhapur national highway from Savadatti to Belagavi, waving flags in support of the demand to include the community in category 2A of the list of Other Backward Castes (OBCs).
RCMP tried to gain Soviet naval intelligence from defector during Cold War, records show
The young Russian seaman who turned up exhausted and bleeding on the British Columbia shore struck a Canadian intelligence official as well mannered, sincere and athletic, built like Tarzan of the movies. Less than two years later, defector Sergei Kourdakov would die in a California motel room - apparently by accidentally shooting himself - after joining an evangelical Christian group dedicated to smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain.
Tale of TN BJP chief Annamalai's ltd edition Rafale watch
New Delhi: BJP Tamil Nadu chief and former IPS K. Annamalai's choice of a Rafale watch has become the subject of intense political debate in the state, with the DMK attacking him for wearing a watch that costs close to Rs 5 lakh. Annamalai defended his stance by saying that the watch cost him Rs 3.5 lakh and that he wears it to flaunt his nationalist credentials since it was made of parts of the Rafale aircraft which he cannot fly. "This watch will be with me until I die.
If Gov. Newsom's wife couldn't convince Weinstein jury, what happens to 'ordinary' women?
Are ya laughing now, Harvey? Accused mass rapist Harvey Weinstein let out a big ol' belly laugh during his defense attorney's closing argument at his rape trial in Los Angeles earlier this month, apparently because watching one of the plaintiffs be ridiculed was just too delightful to pretend otherwise. I doubt that the former king of Hollywood was feeling quite so jolly on Monday evening, since after nine days of deliberations, the jury did find him guilty of rape.
Stateless Refugees Risk Long-Term Imprisonment By ICE
Born and raised in Gaza, the 30-year-old Palestinian was forced to flee his homeland after deserting and defying Hamas, the militant group in power. In 2018, members of Hamas kidnapped Alhelou, handcuffed him and put a bag over his head. They forced him to sit in a chair meant for torture for several hours. They beat him, sometimes with a pipe and other times with fists straight into his chest and stomach. They called him a traitor for deserting. At one point, they burned his hand.
IRS Mandatory Presidential Audit Policy Goes Under Spotlight
WASHINGTON (AP) - An IRS policy governing the audits of tax returns filed by U.S. presidents is under new scrutiny after a report published by a congressional panel found the agency failed to perform the mandatory inspection of Donald Trump's returns until Congress pressed for information about the process.
WA police reject state government's latest pay offer
West Australian police have rejected a second pay offer from the state government, raising the prospect of new industrial action. The WA Police Union said of the 6604 officers balloted, 63 per cent had voted not to accept the latest pay deal which fell short of its demands. It included three per cent increases this year and in 2023 and a one-off $3000 bonus.
Jan. 6 Committee Shares 34 Witness Transcripts, Set To Release 800-Page Report
WASHINGTON (AP) - An 800-page report set to be released Thursday by House investigators will conclude that then-President Donald Trump criminally plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat and "provoked his supporters to violence" at the Capitol with false claims of widespread voter fraud. The resulting Jan.
Sen. Ron Johnson Puts GOP Leaders On Blast Over Spending Bill Support
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) went after members of his own party on Wednesday over their support of the $1.7 trillion bill to fund the U.S. government.
Tucker Carlson Has A Total Meltdown About Zelenskyy's Speech To Congress
Fox News' Tucker Carlson went on a bizarre tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy, complaining that the Ukrainian president was "dressed like the manager of a strip club" when he addressed Congress on Wednesday. In a historic in-person appeal to a rare joint session of Congress, Zelenskyy thanked the U.S. for helping his country fight back against the Russian invasion.
Carville to Dems: Stop obsessing over Trump
(NewsNation) - A House committee voted to make public the tax returns of former President Donald Trump, with the Democratic majority on the panel arguing it was necessary for legislative reasons. James Carville isn't buying it. In a report released Tuesday night, the House Ways and Means Committee said the tax returns show a need for reform at the IRS, specifically more stringent audits of presidents' taxes.
'Nervousness in Kyiv' about support for war: Ex-ambassador
(NewsNation) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke in-person Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress, and at least one goal was clear: shore up bipartisan support for more U.S. weapons. Zelenskyy sought repeatedly to tie the war in Ukraine to a broader fight for independence and democracy around the world, ideals he said are backed by both countries. He expressed gratitude for the $20 billion in military assistance from the U.S., but pleaded for more. "Is it enough?
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy Tells Congress Its Decisions 'Can Save Millions Of People'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a historic speech to a rare joint session of Congress on Wednesday, thanking the U.S. for helping his country resist an ongoing invasion and warning that significant fighting lies ahead. "Ukraine is alive and kicking," Zelenskyy said.
Sean Hannity Admits He Never Believed Trump's Election Fraud Lies
Sean Hannity was apparently willing to promote Donald Trump's bogus election fraud claims on his Fox News show but unwilling to defend them while under oath. The New York Times is reporting that when Hannity was deposed earlier this year as a part of a massive defamation lawsuit brought forward by Dominion Voting Systems against the right-wing network, he basically admitted his real thoughts about the 2020 election being stolen. "I did not believe it for one second," Hannity testified.
Zelenskyy in US to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages
By ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO WASHINGTON (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked "every American" for their support of Ukraine as he delivered an address to Congress on Wednesday aimed at sustaining U.S. and allied support for his country's defense against Russia's brutal invasion.
Kari Lake 'Expert' Witness Gets Testy In Court When Pushed To Admit Facts
An expert witness for Kari Lake on Wednesday got frustrated in court, ducked around questions and made admissions that contradict Lake's case. Lake, the election-denying Republican candidate for governor of Arizona, started a two-day trial on Wednesday as she seeks to have her election loss overturned. A judge has already dismissed eight of the 10 claims she raised in her lawsuit. She is being allowed to make her case on the remaining two.
Incoming GOP Rep.'s family Holocaust claims challenged
Claims by incoming Republican Rep. George Santos that his grandparents "survived the Holocaust" as Ukrainian Jewish refugees from Belgium who changed their surname to survive are contradicted by sources reviewed by CNN's KFile including family trees compiled by genealogy websites, records on Jewish refugees and interviews with multiple genealogists.
Bahamas hands over FTX founder to face US charges
NASSAU, Bahamas - Bahamian authorities said Wednesday that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been extradited to the United States, where he faces criminal charges related to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange. Bahamas's attorney general's office said that Bankman-Fried would be leaving for the United States later Wednesday, noting he had waived his right to challenge the extradition.
Georgia Congressman Accused Of Illegally Voting
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia congressman voted three times this year in a county where he no longer lives, possibly violating state law, state records show. Republican U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson's congressional website shows he lives with his wife in The Rock, 63 miles away from his former home in West Point.
New bill force Twitter, TikTok other social media platforms share data
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill on Wednesday aimed at increasing transparency for Twitter, Facebook and other social media companies as lawmakers debate whether to ban TikTok. The Platform Accountability and Transparency Act is intended to make the companies' internal data more accessible to the public by requiring the submission of necessary data to independent researchers. The bill is sponsored by Sens.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf offers few hints at career future
OAKLAND - Mayor Libby Schaaf has less than two weeks left in office, time she insists won't be spent contemplating anything besides serving the city's top political office. In her final news conference on Wednesday, Schaaf offered few hints at her next big career move after two successive terms as mayor, one as a councilmember and years of work at Oakland City Hall and the city's port. "I really am focused on being the mayor of Oakland, 1000%, until the last second," Schaaf said.
Cameron Ortis, RCMP official accused of breaking secrecy law, released on bail
A senior RCMP official accused of breaking Canada's secrecy laws has been released on bail after spending three years behind bars awaiting trial. The reasons behind the Ontario Superior Court judge's decision to free Cameron Ortis at Wednesday's bail review hearing are protected by a publication ban. The decision was confirmed to Global News by the Public Prosecution Service.
Rep. Suzan DelBene Is House Democrats' New No-Drama Campaign Chief
Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington state will lead House Democrats' campaign arm, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, according to an announcement Tuesday by New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the incoming House Democratic leader. As chair of the DCCC, DelBene vowed to mount an aggressive effort to retake the House, which Republicans are due to hold by a margin of just five seats.
Zelenskyy confident politics won't stifle US aid to Ukraine
(NewsNation) - Nearly 10 months into a brutal war that has displaced millions and killed thousands of Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells NewsNation he remains confident Western allies will continue to support his country's defense, even as some Republicans signal otherwise. The United States has committed $20 billion in military aid for Ukraine, providing small arms, ammunition and missile defense systems, among other equipment.
Taliban enforce ban on women in universities in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan - Taliban security forces in the Afghan capital on Wednesday enforced a higher education ban for women by blocking their access to universities, with video obtained by The Associated Press showing women weeping and consoling each other outside one campus in Kabul. The country's Taliban rulers a day earlier ordered women nationwide to stop attending private and public universities effective immediately and until further notice.
Schumer urges show of support for Ukraine with spending bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate inched closer to passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill Wednesday with supporters pointing to a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the evening as another reason to advance the measure in a show of support for the beleaguered nation. The measure includes $44.9 billion in emergency assistance to Ukraine and NATO allies, above even President Joe Biden's emergency request, and ensures that funding flows to the war effort for months to come.
Here Are the Key Numbers From Trump's Tax Returns
New figures in a report by the House Ways and Means Committee showed that Donald J. Trump paid $1.1 million in federal income taxes in his first three years as president, and that he paid no taxes in 2020 as his income began to dwindle. Tax credits include foreign tax credits, the General Business Credit and other credits. Mr. Trump's fortunes changed during his presidency, according to the figures in the report, which include details on the former president's tax returns from 2015 to 2020.
Zelenskyy in US to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages
By ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO WASHINGTON (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked President Joe Biden, U.S. lawmakers and "ordinary people" of America for their support as he visited the White House on Wednesday. Biden told Zelenskyy that Ukrainians "inspire the world," before the two leaders began an Oval Office summit that was Zelenskyy's first known trip outside his home country since Russia invaded in February.
Zelenskyy in US to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages
By ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO WASHINGTON (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress in a bid to shore up support for his country and send a defiant message to its Russian invaders. A U.S. official confirmed that a U.S. Air Force jet carrying the Ukrainian leader landed at Joint Base Andrews, just outside the capital.
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