NEWS-216 : August 2024

Kamala Harris @ August 19, 2024 | "Together, we will fight for the promise of America’s future. Tune in now to watch the first night of the Democratic National Convention." Provided via Share / YouTube

Friday, August 16, 2024

War at the doorstep: Everyday life in southern Lebanon | The Take | Al Jazeera English | NEWS-216

Al Jazeera English | The Take | August 16, 2024 | "Farmers forced to leave their fields, children out of school, and white phosphorus devastating lives – all this hangs over life in southern Lebanon, where the ongoing threat of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has been a constant presence for decades. How do residents continue to cope with these challenges?" Provided via Share / YouTube

Thursday, August 15, 2024

MAGA Panic ... 'Rattled' Trump allies 'beg' for reboot ... as Harris blitzes battleground states | MSNBC | NEWS-216

MSNBC | August 15, 2024 | "President Biden and Vice President Harris held their first joint event since the recent election shake-up. Meanwhile, MAGA allies are urging Donald Trump to adjust his approach in response. MSNBC's Jason Johnson reports and is joined by Vanity Fair's Molly Jong Fast and Democratic Strategist Alencia Johnson." Provided via Share / YouTube

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on tacos, music, and the future of America

Kamala Harris | August 15, 2024 | "Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, sit down for a conversation about their historic campaign. They talk taco recipes, hot peppers, their childhoods, careers, and the rights and freedoms they want to protect." Provided via Share / YouTube

MORE KAMA-LAPALOOZA: AHEAD IN ALL BUT ONE SWING STATE - 08.15.24 | Countdown | NEWS-216

Keith Olbermann | Countdown | August 15, 2024 Provided via Share / YouTube

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Earth Needs a Prosecutor. Kamala Harris Is on the Case.

Mother Jones @ August 12, 2024 Provided via Share / Youtube

Monday, August 12, 2024

Top U.S. (&) World Headlines — August 12, 2024 — Democracy Now!

Democracy Now @ August 12, 2024 Provided via Share / YouTube

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Trump's Bozeman rally highlights unpaid costs from past Montana visits

NBC Montana @ August 7, 2024 | "Donald Trump makes a campaign stop in Bozeman Friday night, headlining a rally at Montana State University’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. But a visit from the former president comes with a cost. Around the country, reports claim his campaign rarely pays invoices to local government for the increased police presence, security and other costs that come with hosting the event. Some places in Montana are still expecting payment. Back in 2018, Trump visited Montana four times, holding rallies in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls and Missoula."

-- Added note: The Butler, PA's local rep told the press that the reason the outer-buildings at the Trump rally weren't fully protected was lack of police officers. Likely meaning the lack of department funds, or outside monies, to pay for extra protection, etc. All secret service dollars come from the GOP majority congress. Local revenue from taxes. The Trump campaign could have paid more, or at least paid their past rally bills or additional, now overdue, security & traffic management costs. Provide via Share / YouTube

'I want my dad back': Daughter searching for Sarasota man last seen during Hurricane Debby

10 Tampa Bay @ August 9, 2024 | "Jose Andino was trying to get to work in Bradenton when Debby dumped rain on the area." Provided via Share / YouTube

Friday, August 9, 2024

NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home

Democracy Now @ August 9, 2024 | "Press freedom groups are raising alarm after New York police arrested and charged videographer Samuel Seligson for allegedly filming pro-Palestinian activists hurling red paint at the homes of top officials of the Brooklyn Museum, part of a campaign by activists demanding the institution divest from Israel. Seligson faces eight counts of criminal mischief with a hate crime enhancement, which is a felony. Police also raided his home twice. Seligson is a well-known local journalist whose work has appeared on major news outlets, and his attorney Leena Widdi says the charges are an attack on constitutionally protected press freedoms. “It is an extremely concerning assault on the First Amendment. The reason why the freedom of press is so strongly protected is because there’s some underlying belief that in order for the public to meaningfully participate in a democracy, they must be actually informed,” Widdi tells Democracy Now! Provided via Share / YouTube

Energy Crisis | Minister visits new Wolf Wind Farm

SABC News @ August 9, 2024 | "Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has visited the Wolf Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape to assess the work done on the project. The project, which commenced in March 2023, is expected to create about 2-thousand job opportunities. The project is fully funded by the private sector, and the government hopes to bring in more funds to continue infrastructure development." Provided via Share / YouTube

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Giant pandas make their public debut at the San Diego Zoo

CBS 8 San Diego @ August 8, 2024 | "Two giant pandas made their public debut Thursday at the San Diego Zoo. Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived at the San Diego Zoo earlier this summer and are the first giant pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years. In celebration of their debut, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed August 8, 2024, as California Panda Day." Provided via Share / YouTube

New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations

PBS NewsHour @ August 8, 2024 | "Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security." Provide via Share / YouTube

Top U.S. (&) World Headlines — August 8, 2024 — Democracy Now!

Democracy Now @ Aughust 8, 2024 Provided vis Share / YouTube

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Georgia Launches Website To Cancel Voter Registrations

Democracy Docket @ August 5, 2024 Provided va Share/YouTube

Top U.S. & World Headlines — August 7, 2024 — Democracy Now!

Democracy Now @ August 7, 2024 Provided via Share/YouTube

KAMALA'S SECRET WEAPON: PEOPLE REALLY LIKE TIM WALZ ... Countdown ...

Keith Olbermann | Countdown Podcast preview @ August 7, 2024 Provided via Share/You Tube

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

FBI agents execute search warrant on Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles

NewsChannel 5 @ August 6, 2024 | "FBI agents executed a search warrant late last week on Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles as the first-term Republican faces continuing scrutiny over fraudulent campaign financial reports that he filed." Provide via Share /You Tube / video blocked by NewsChannel 5 ... so 'up off your knees, spit out your gum, Tennessee here we come.'

Walz will be ‘right at home’ in rural Pennsylvania, Pa. State Rep. says

NBC News @ August 6, 2024 | PA: "Democratic State Rep. Malcom Kenyatta, a Harris-Walz National Advisory Board Member...". Provided via Share /You Tube