“I’ve seen him as police commissioner and I’ve talked to him numerous times,” said former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn. “I see the way he interacts with people of all backgrounds, of all races, of all party affiliations. That’s what we need.” … [Read more...] about I-Team Sources: Boston Police Commissioner William Gross ‘Strongly Considering’ Run For Mayor
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Tiger Woods Wasn’t Drinking—But Still, It’s Not a Good Look
Regardless of this latest incident, Woods’s incident may serve as a cautionary tale to us all. The idea that “Winning takes care of everything” (one of Woods’s Nike ads) is just plain wrong. Equally pernicious is the notion that you should do whatever it takes to win today. Using drugs as a crutch to get through just one more day—to achieve peak performance—is shortsighted. … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Wasn’t Drinking—But Still, It’s Not a Good Look
Five takeaways from NYT Trump taxes bombshell
Trump appears to be in an increasingly precarious financial situation as hundreds of millions of dollars in debt he owes will soon be due for collection. The Times estimated that Trump owes $421 million in loans he personally guaranteed in addition to the potential debt he may owe the IRS pending the investigation into his $72.9 million tax rebate. Trump also owes the entirety of a $100 million mortgage on Trump Tower due in 2022. … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from NYT Trump taxes bombshell
Uganda’s Museveni Extends 35-year Rule with Disputed Election Win
The internet has been down for four days, and government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo said the measure was taken due to "abuse, misuse, disinformation, fake news with the overall objective of undermining the integrity of the electoral process including the results... and possibly to cause destabilization." … [Read more...] about Uganda’s Museveni Extends 35-year Rule with Disputed Election Win
Deceptions in the time of the ‘alternative facts’ president
Intelligence analysts who saw Russian meddling that Trump didn't want to see, disinterested public servants who witnessed and accurately described the pressure campaign on Ukraine that got Trump impeached the first time — these and more were subject to hair-trigger accusations of disloyalty, with consequences. … [Read more...] about Deceptions in the time of the ‘alternative facts’ president
