Author: Parker Jospeh
Outcry in Louisville as Judge clears 2 police officers of felony and faults Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend for fatal shooting. A federal judge cleared two former Louisville police officers of felony charges in connection to Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting and instead faulted Taylor’s boyfriend for her death. Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, stands in front of a portrait of Breonna Taylor during a protest memorial in Jefferson Square Park on March 13, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky.…
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to endorse Trump for president. He said in a Friday court filing that he will endorse former President as reported by The Associated Press reports. Although the filing didn’t say explicitly if he would be suspending his campaign, it can be taken as granted. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to endorse Trump for president The former Democrat made an announcement in Phoenix today, a couple of hours before Trump…
Joe Biden tells Netanyahu Gaza ceasefire deal is urgent Washington, USA – In a call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden stressed the “urgency” of reaching a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris joined the call in which the President stated the importance of removing “any remaining obstacles” blocking an agreement with Hamas. Biden also reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to helping Isarael defend…
DNC Day 3: Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination Chicago, USA – Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president on the final night of the party convention in Chicago. During her speech, Harris pledged to lead “for all Americans” and create an “opportunity economy” in a highly personal address to the nation. Her speech also highlighted other key issues facing the United States, including protecting the right to abortion. She also…
Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party nomination for vice president Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night. During his speech, Walz touted his military service, his record as governor and the campaign’s stances on reproductive rights and gun control. And he repeated a line he’s used on the campaign trail several times already: “Mind your own damn business”. Democrats, gathering at Chicago’s United…
The Chicago Police Department recorded five shootings involving 12 victims, one of whom died, and one aggravated battery incident on Tuesday, the second day of the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City. That compares to eight shootings, four of which were fatal, on Monday, and a total of 26 shooting incidents involving 30 total victims, five of whom died, over the weekend leading up to the DNC in downtown Chicago. Shootings on day 2…
“America is ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story” – Former President Barack Obama, DNC speech ‘Obamas back Harris’ Paper Talk The second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is a popular story for the front pages this morning as the DNC brought out Democratic heavyweights Barack and Michelle Obama. The former president and first lady delivered back-to-back speeches praising Harris and warning the race against Trump will be tight. The…
DNC day 2: Obamas call on US to back Harris and usher in a ‘new chapter’ The second night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) saw speeches from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. They called for voters to come out in force this November to vote for Kamala Harris and ensure Donald Trump is defeated in November. The Obamas remain the most popular figures in the Democratic Party. They praised…
“Now, it’s summer. The winter has passed. With a grateful heart, I stand before you now on this August night to report that democracy has prevailed. Democracy has delivered, and now democracy must be preserved” – Joe Biden, DNC speech ‘Biden passes the torch to Harris’ What are the US newspaper headlines this morning? Paper Talk Politics continues to dominate America’s front pages this Tuesday morning as the Democratic Party “ushers in a new guard”…
Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms US intelligence officials have confirmed that Iran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a joint statement, the FBI and other federal agencies said Iran’s actions were intended to “stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions.” The Trump campaign first pointed to Iran on August 10, accusing it of hacking internal communications, a claim that Iranian officials denied. Sources familiar with the…
Thousands protest for Gaza outside DNC as Harris accepts nomination Thousands of protesters marched near the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on its opening day, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US support for Israel. While the protest was mostly peaceful, several demonstrators were arrested after breaking through a security fence around the venue. The turnout was lower than expected, with far fewer than the 15,000 organisers claimed. In his primetime…
Trump falsely implies Taylor Swift endorses him Donald Trump is facing backlash after sharing fake images on social media that falsely implied he had Taylor Swift’s endorsement. The Republican presidential candidate posted a message saying “I accept!” alongside the images, which were reportedly created using AI and taken from other social media accounts. One image showed Swift fans wearing “Swifties for Trump” t-shirts, while another mimicked a World War I recruiting poster with Swift’s face…
VP Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention Kamala Harris has arrived in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), where she will be officially confirmed as the party’s presidential candidate. After a day of campaigning in Pennsylvania with her running mate, Tim Walz, Harris flew into O’Hare airport on Air Force Two. Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, has seen close races in recent elections, with Donald Trump winning in 2016 and Joe Biden…
Trump calls Google ‘crooked election interference machine’ in Truth Social rant Donald Trump has said Google is ‘crooked’ and ‘illegal’ after allegations of the search engine ‘altering headlines’ to be used in adverts for Kamala Harris’ campaign. He said Google will ‘pay a big price’ and shared a link to an article which claimed Harris-Walz campaign had been editing headlines and descriptions in paid Google adverts. Trump posted on Truth Social: ‘Google is a Crooked,…
FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign The FBI has launched an investigation into claims by the Trump campaign that it was targeted by hackers linked to the Iranian government. While the FBI confirmed the investigation, it did not explicitly name Trump or Iran. The Trump campaign alleges that “foreign sources hostile to the United States” illegally obtained documents, a claim Iran denies. The U.S. government has not officially accused Iran. The investigation also explores…
Musk claims Trump interview targeted by cyber attack Elon Musk’s interview with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump faced significant technical difficulties, which Musk claims was due to a cyber attack. The conversation, aimed at “open-minded independent voters,” was delayed by over 40 minutes as many users struggled to access the livestream on X, formerly known as Twitter. Musk claimed that a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack had “saturated all of our data lines,” causing…
4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area A 4.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, with its epicentre near Highland Park, close to the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory. The quake, which struck around 12:20 PM PST, was felt across the region, including in Pasadena, Glendale, and coastal areas like Manhattan Beach. The US Geological Survey initially reported the quake as a 4.7 magnitude but later downgraded it. Despite the strong tremors, no…
Trump-Harris TV debate set for September will be hosted by ABC News ABC News has announced it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on September 10. The network confirmed the event in a post on X (formerly Twitter) after Trump expressed his willingness to debate Harris multiple times before the November election. He suggested a total of three debates, with the others hosted by Fox News and NBC. Kamala Harris,…
Two astronauts on an 8-day mission could be stuck in space until 2025 When American astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5th, they anticipated a short mission. However, nearly two months later, they’re still orbiting Earth with no definitive return date. The duo’s mission was to test Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft, marking its first manned flight. Despite reaching the ISS safely, the Starliner encountered significant…