Percentage of Americans who have strong pride in country has dramatically decreased in past 20 years In the immediate months and years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 , surveys revealed a surge in patriotism among Americans of all stripes.But that trend has steadily decreased in the 20 years since, and a clear…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom easily survives California recall election, AP projects
LOS ANGELES — California Gov.Gavin Newsom easily survived a recall election Tuesday in a closely watched race that drew national attention and campaign visits from President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Associated Press projected less than an hour after polls closed in the state. With 62 percent of ballots counted — and more…
Gov. Gavin Newsom survives California recall election
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a campaign event at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, Calif., U.S., Sept.13, 2021.(Leah Millis/Reuters) LOS ANGELES — California Gov.Gavin Newsom easily survived a recall election Tuesday in a closely watched race that drew national attention and campaign visits from President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the…
California heads to the polls as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to fend off Larry Elder in recall election
California heads to the polls as Gov.Gavin Newsom seeks to fend off Larry Elder in recall election [Christal Hayes] – Voters are being asked two questions on their ballot: Should Gov.Gavin Newsom be recalled? If more than 50% of voters say yes, then the next question will be key: Who should replace him? – The…
Saving biggest name for last, Biden joins Newsom to campaign on eve of recall…
LONG BEACH, Calif.— Gov.Gavin Newsom’s final visitor before his campaign against the recall election ended Monday was also his most politically important.President Biden arrived in the state with a message for California voters that keeping the incumbent in office was the most effective way to ensure a quick-as-possible end to the coronavirus pandemic.Despite the advent…
NSW records 1,259 new COVID-19 cases as state hits 80pc single vaccine dose target
NSW records 1,259 new COVID-19 cases as state hits 80 per cent single dose vaccination target NSW has become Australia’s first state to vaccinate 80 per cent of people aged over 16 with at least one COVID-19 jab, prompting a surprise easing of restrictions in some parts of Sydney. Key points: – The curfew for…
Brundle: Assessing Hamilton-Verstappen’s latest crash and McLaren
The Formula 1 2021 calendar True to form in this remarkable championship, numerous circumstances dictated that the two championship contenders would end up fighting over the same piece of tarmac.Verstappen falling behind Ricciardo at the start meant that he didn’t pull out anything like the gap expected out front.Meanwhile Hamilton’s poor start in the Sprint…
GOP condemnation of Biden coronavirus mandate fuels concern other vaccine requirements could be targeted – The Washington Post
Republicans’ sweeping denunciations of President Biden’s plan to force more people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus are raising concerns among public health experts that this heated criticism could help fuel a broader rejection of other vaccine requirements, including those put in place by schools and the military, as the issue of inoculations becomes increasingly…
Bigger than Telstra: Canva’s valuation doubles in five months to $55 billion
By Cara Waters Updated September 15, 2021 — 6.10pm first published at 8.17am Australian design startup Canva says it plans to double its workforce over the next year and invest further in marketing and product development after securing $US200 million in fresh funding, in a deal that pushes its valuation up to $US40 billion ($55…
Gavin Newsom Survives Recall Election and Will Remain Governor
■ Go here for the latest on Gov.Gavin Newsom’s win.SACRAMENTO — A Republican-led bid to recall Gov.Gavin Newsom of California ended in defeat late Tuesday, as Democrats in the nation’s most populous state closed ranks against a small grass-roots movement that accelerated with the spread of Covid-19.Voters affirmed their support for Mr.Newsom, whose lead grew…