Clinton and Trump To Square Off In Highly Anticipated Debate

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump will face off for the first time on Monday in a presidential debate that could rank as one of the most watched and highly anticipated political showdowns in U. S. history. The tight race for the White House and the unpredictable clash in styles between well-known but polarizing … Read more

New York Times Endorses Hillary Clinton For President

The New York Times published a resounding endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Saturday — in the hope that it will persuade readers who are reluctant to cast a vote for another Clinton. The paper’s editorial board explained that in any normal election year, it would compare the candidates on the issues side … Read more

Clash Of The Titans

Does tonight’s first US 2016 presidential debate have the mojo to be dubbed as such? The hype has been profound. And it would perhaps come close to blows in terms of its intensity. But until the dust is settled no one knows whose nose would be bleeding at the first US 2016 presidential debate between … Read more

China Slowdown ‘biggest Economic Risk’

The former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund has told the BBC a slowdown in China is the greatest threat to the global economy. Ken Rogoff said a calamitous “hard landing” for one of the main engines of global growth could not be ruled out. “China is going through a big political revolution,” he … Read more

Kim Kardashian Confirms

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian sought to clarify reports that she was considering voting for Donald Trump and confirmed her support of Hillary Clinton Saturday. Kardashian said the quote released Friday caused “my phone to blow up by friends, family and even both candidates’ camps.” She clarified her position in a lengthy statement posted on … Read more

How A Clinton Victory Would Powerfully Unite The Right

In a previous column I considered how the coalition that is the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy began to fray after losing the common enemy against which it had united: In 1988, as reported by the LA Times, one of President Gorbachev’s key advisors gave away the game. “Our major secret weapon,” said Georgi Arbatov, director … Read more

Ted Cruz Endorses Trump For President

Ted Cruz has endorsed Donald Trump in the race for the White House Defeated Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz has endorsed Donald Trump in the race for the White House. The Texas senator, who fought Mr. Trump in a bitter primary battle, announced his plans in a Facebook post. Mr. Cruz said he would fulfil … Read more

Don King Urges African-Americans To Support Donald Trump

Boxing promoter Don King urged his fellow African-Americans to support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in a speech delivered in his infamous, inimitable style on Wednesday. King’s remarks included a seemingly inadvertent use of the N word. “The spirit is loud and clear that we will create a whole new system. We will take this … Read more

Hollywood Undeniably Racist

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has said it is “pretty undeniable” that Hollywood is racist. He told the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme the film world was seen as “very, very progressive”, but was “lagging behind” industries in encouraging diversity. Radcliffe also said it was hard for gay actors to come out for fear of being … Read more

George HW Bush ‘to Vote For Clinton’

US Republican ex-President George HW Bush will vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton in November, US news website Politico reports. Mr Bush allegedly made the pledge to Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, niece to US ex-President John F Kennedy. The former president’s office has not confirmed the report, with a spokesman saying he was checking. Mr Bush, who … Read more

Trump Questions NY Suspect’s Medical Care

Donald Trump has lamented that New York bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami will receive medical treatment and legal representation after his arrest. The Afghan-born 28-year-old was charged with five counts of attempted murder after a police shootout. The Republican nominee said it was a “sad situation” and underscores the country’s weak national security. Meanwhile, his … Read more

US Terror Blasts Suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami In Custody

A man suspected of planting bombs in New York and New Jersey is in custody after a shootout with police that began when he was found asleep in a doorway. Afghan-born Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, is undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound after the confrontation in New Jersey. Republican Donald Trump immediately seized on the … Read more

How To Get Someone To Stop Texting You Unnecessarily

When push comes to shove and a simple text becomes a hundred, what do you do? Use these steps on how to get someone to stop texting you. FINALLY. Almost everyone who owns a cell phone has received unwanted text messages, from stalkers, spammers, angry boyfriends and exes, jealous friends and family, and heaven-knows-who-else. The bottom line, we … Read more

Would Be ‘personal Insult’ To Legacy If Black Voters Don’t Back Clinton

President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned plea to the African-American community Saturday night to help stop Donald Trump, saying he would consider it a “personal insult” to his legacy if black voters didn’t turn out for Hillary Clinton. Addressing the Congressional Black Caucus gala for the last time as president, Obama warned that while his … Read more

New York City Explosion Injures 29

At least 29 people have been injured in an explosion in the Chelsea district of New York City, officials say. The cause of the blast late on Saturday remains unclear. Mayor Bill de Blasio described it as “intentional” but said that there were no known terror links. Officials later told media that a device was … Read more

Jimmy Fallon Wears Surgical Mask To Greet Hillary Clinton

A day after getting deeply acquainted with Donald Trump’s hairdo, Jimmy Fallon was a bit more hesitant to get up close and personal with Hillary Clinton. During Clinton’s latest visit to The Tonight Show, which taped Friday and will air Monday, Fallon jokingly donned a surgical mask to welcome the Democratic presidential nominee, who recently … Read more

Clinton Security Should Be Disarmed

Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump is facing criticism after appearing to hint at the assassination of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for a second time. Mr Trump suggested Mrs Clinton’s security detail should give up their guns and “see what happens to her”. He told supporters his rival wanted to “destroy your second amendment” … Read more

Trump Accepts Obama Was Born In US

Donald Trump, the main supporter of false claims about Barack Obama’s birthplace, has finally said he accepts that the president was born in the US, “period”. But Mr Trump also falsely accused Hillary Clinton’s team of starting the so-called “birther” campaign in 2008. The “birther” movement had questioned Hawaii-born Mr Obama’s citizenship and therefore his … Read more

Trump Campaign Acknowledges Obama Was Born In US

The Trump campaign has acknowledged in a statement that President Obama was born in the US. The Republican candidate had been a leader of the “birther” movement that questioned Hawaii-born Mr Obama’s citizenship. But his campaign now accuses his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton of introducing the “smear” during the 2008 Democratic nomination contest. There is … Read more

Donald Trump In Excellent Health

Republican nominee Donald Trump is in “excellent physical health,” according to a letter from his doctor. Mr Trump released the letter from his doctor, Harold N Bornstein, following a recent physical examination. The 70-year-old is listed as 6 foot 3 inches (1.9 metres) and weighs 236 pounds (116 kilos), which makes him overweight for his … Read more