by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, May 9.
- Heat Waves Fueled by Climate Change Topple Records around the Globe
- A Greenland glacier’s rapid melting may signal faster sea level rise
- Putin mocked after single tank turns up for Russian Victory Day parade
- During a low-key Victory Day, Putin says ‘real war’ being waged against Russia
- We Forget Nuclear Powers Have Lost Wars (“Nuclear weapons did not bring the French victory in Algeria, nor did they preserve the British Empire. The Soviet Union lost its war in Afghanistan. America lost in Vietnam and in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Israel failed to win in Lebanon. Nuclear powers lose wars with some regularity.”)
- Video: Former VA Gov. Terry McAuliffe Discusses His Trip to Ukraine, the Urgent Need to Defeat Russia’s Invasion (“It just…made me so proud of our country that we are here and they are appreciative that America is standing side by side with them.”)
- Russia fires missiles at Ukraine on Victory Day as Kyiv celebrates Europe
- China Finally Has a Rival as the World’s Factory Floor (“Companies are looking to find a backup for manufacturing, and India—which has a labor force and an internal market comparable in size to China’s—is making its case.”)
- Turkey’s Earthquake Election (“The disaster highlighted the corruption and authoritarianism of President Erdoğan. Can he finally be defeated?”)
- If Erdogan is defeated, the West must help Turkey succeed (“An economically revitalized Turkey could become a critical partner for a West trying to lessen its supply-chain dependencies on China.”)
- Why eastern Europe’s grain producers face a perfect storm
- Imran Khan, Pakistan opposition leader, arrested
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 senior militants, 10 others
- Biden, McCarthy start debt ceiling talks as clock ticks to default
- Are Republicans Willing to Raise the Debt Ceiling?
- Biden to meet with congressional leaders on debt ceiling as default looms
- Biden, McCarthy to Meet Over Debt Drama as Markets Grow Anxious
- McCarthy approaches Biden debt ceiling talks with the economy — and his job — at stake
- Biden aides see major risks in circumventing Congress on debt ceiling
- Mitch McConnell Warns He Has No ‘Secret Plan’ to Solve US Debt Impasse
- How Biden Can Call the G.O.P.’s Bluff on Debt and Protect the Economy (“Our legally contracted debt is congressionally legislated debt; refusal to pay on this debt boils down to the House Republican faction refusing to pay what Congress itself has mandated we pay. Let us now end the absurdity. Let us bury the Liberty Bond-era debt ceiling.”)
- How Joe Biden’s Economic Ratings Could Rebound with Voters (“Strong job growth and falling inflation may still pay off in 2024.”)
- NextEra Is Making Huge Bet on Hydrogen (“The wind and solar company, which has become the most valuable power company in the U.S., is talking about investing $20 billion in green hydrogen, banking on lucrative tax credits.”)
- It Could Be Curtains For This Wackadoo Conservative Legal Theory (“The independent state legislature theory was central to the strategy of the white-shoe component of the insurrection.”)
- Under the Radar, Right-Wing Push to Tighten Voting Laws Persists
- Exclusive: McConnell details GOP efforts to not ‘screw this up’ in 2024 Senate battle
- Trust in Media 2023: What news outlets do Americans trust most for information?
- Most U.S. adults say the abortion pill mifepristone should stay on the market, Post-ABC poll finds
- Why the Latest Clarence Thomas Revelation Is the Most Insulting
- A WaPo Poll Found That Significant Majorities Support Pro-Trans Policies, But Reported The Exact Opposite (The WaPo is seriously messed up.)
- Trump forum a big test for CNN, moderator Kaitlan Collins (They are highly likely to fail, probably in massive/disastrous ways.)
- With Closing Arguments Complete, the Jury is Next in Trump Rape Trial
- Trump prohibited from posting evidence in hush money case to social media, judge rules
- “Not My Type” (“Donald Trump’s astonishing deposition in the E. Jean Carroll trial pretty much says it all.”)
- Jury to Decide Whether Donald Trump Raped and Defamed E. Jean Carroll (“A civil verdict requires a lower burden of proof than a criminal one.”)
- Why non-White people might advocate white supremacy
- Commentary: ‘Equity’ isn’t the enemy, racial injustice is
- Gunman in Texas shooting was discharged from Army after 3 months
- Texas mall shooter shared extremist beliefs against Jews, women on apparent social media page
- A Gun-Filled America Is a World of Fear and Alienation
- Timothy McVeigh’s Dreams Are Coming True
- Mental illness is not responsible for America’s guns crisis
- The Texas legislature explores new frontiers of Christian nationalism
- ‘Gun-loving’ ex-US army officer calls for gun control after witnessing Texas mall shooting (“Steven Spainhouer described rushing to the shopping center after his son called and trying to help a girl who ‘had no face’”)
- US on track to set record in 2023 for mass killings after series of shootings (This country is a wild outlier in the world, for absolutely no good reason.)
- Three children among victims of Texas mall shooting
- In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles
- ‘It’s a Republican issue’: The View conservatives blame GOP lawmakers for mass shootings
- Greg Abbott’s gun law avoidance strategy
- Allen Texas Mall Shooter Had Swastika, SS Tattoos and Right Wing Pin on Vest
- Texas shooter who killed 8 wore ‘RWDS’ patch linked to far-right extremists (That’s short for “Right Wing Death Squad”)
- Greg Abbott Blames the Texas Mall Shooting on “Anger” and “Mental Health” (Abbott is evil and an imbecile.)
- Hitler-promoting antisemites will speak at Trump’s Miami hotel alongside Eric Trump, Lara Trump, and other Trump personalities
- Texas GOP’s Top Anti-Groomer Crusader Resigns Over Sexual Misconduct With Teenage Aide (Of course.)
- Anti-‘Grooming’ Republican Resigns After Alleged Sexual Relationship With Teen
- Climate Change Forces a Rethinking of Mammoth Everglades Restoration Plan (“Even as the $21 billion effort unfolds, officials realize that its water infrastructure cannot contend with rising seas, violent storms and Florida’s non-stop influx of residents.”)
- Democratic donors hope to recruit NBA legends Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade to run for Senate in Florida
- Georgia GOP chairman says he was just following orders from Trump lawyers (Ah yes, the “just following orders” defense. Who else used that? Hmmmm…)
- DeSantis says Trump deploying ‘Democrat attacks’ on Social Security, Medicare
- Being an Unlikable Jerk Not Working Out So Well for Ron DeSantis
- Disney expands lawsuit against DeSantis after governor signs bill to void land deals
- Oklahoma Governor Claims PBS Is Indoctrinating Children, Because Republicans Are Contractually Obligated to Say This S–t Now (Nutjob.)
- Kanye West treasurer resigns, alleges possible ‘unlawful’ campaign transaction
- North Dakota governor signs bill restricting transgender pronouns, bathroom use
- Fox News anchor Bret Baier’s reputation takes hit after text messages reveal what he said in wake of 2020 election
- Society made the choices that put Jordan Neely on that F train
- Jordan Neely’s Family Releases First Statement On Subway Chokehold Death (Daniel Penny “knew nothing about Jordan’s history when he intentionally wrapped his arms around Jordan’s neck, and squeezed and kept squeezing.”)
- N.C. abortion bill could heighten stakes in Virginia
- 2 Virginia-based abortion clinic joins lawsuit to protect pill access
- Virginia ranks as one of America’s 10 safest states, study says
- Video: Two-Time Trump Virginia Chair and Former Republican Delegate Heap Praise on “Pro-Business”/Not “Woke Super-Liberals” Joe Morrissey, Chap Petersen, George Barker, etc; Attack Dem Challengers as “Nutball Communists” (These MAGA Rs specifically encourage Republicans to vote in the Dem primary on 6/20 for Joe Morrissey over Lashrecse Aird…)
- Youngkin says idea of diversity, equity, and inclusion has ‘gone off the rails’ (In fact, Youngkin opposes diversity, equity and inclusion.)
- Virginia Planned Parenthood Statement on Joe Morrissey’s Attempt to Deceive Voters About His Anti-Abortion Record (“For him to say he has ‘never voted to restrict abortion access’ is simply false and his attempt to disregard over a decade of anti-abortion votes is offensive and disqualifying”)
- Virginia proposes putting more funding behind ‘whole-farm approach’ (“Program allows farmers to apply for assistance for more than one pollution reduction measure”)
- Youngkin says he believes ‘full investigation’ resolved State Police hiring error (Sure doesn’t seem like it.)
- Fiorina to head Virginia’s effort to plan nation’s 250th birthday
- Sen. Deeds says he gets more bills passed than Del. Hudson. Here’s why. (“Batting averages” can be very misleading.)
- Truth Tracker: Lucas v. Spruill
- Three Democrats hope to succeed John Edwards in the state Senate (Unfortunately, the district is now very red, with Youngkin winning it by 10 points in 2021, Trump winning it by 6 points in 2016, etc.)
- Youngkin highlights definition of antisemitism in state Code
- Grand jury indicts 2 Va. deputies caught slamming 77-year-old into truck
- Loudoun’s 2023 Democratic primary election: A guide to voting, candidates
- Virginia Beach unveils plans to commemorate 4th anniversary of May 31 tragedy
- Thunderstorms could bring damaging wind, hail to parts of Hampton Roads on Tuesday
- Don’t be surprised if you answer the phone and John Legend is on the other end, endorsing a local candidate (“Arlington residents may soon hear the dulcet sounds of John Legend on the phone, asking them to vote for Parisa Dehghani-Tafti.”)
- Roanoke City Council approves budget, incudes pay raises and school funding boost
- D.C.-area forecast: Cloudy and much cooler with rain today, then a wonderful Wednesday
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