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Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts
Read full article: Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest giftsNetflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg made the largest contributions in 2024, and financial aid, especially for medical students, got most of the money.
From a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscure
Read full article: From a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscureThe first guest invited to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 1956 wasn’t a company executive, a politician or a celebrity.
NYPD gets a new top cop after months of turmoil. Jessica Tisch is the 2nd woman to lead the force
Read full article: NYPD gets a new top cop after months of turmoil. Jessica Tisch is the 2nd woman to lead the forceNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch as police commissioner.
The NYPD often shows leniency to officers involved in illegal stop and frisks, report finds
Read full article: The NYPD often shows leniency to officers involved in illegal stop and frisks, report findsThe New York City police department is lax in punishing officers who illegally stop and frisk people on the street, undermining efforts to curb wrongful use of tactic than a judge declared unconstitutional more than a decade ago.
9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero
Read full article: 9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zeroSome 9/11 victims’ relatives have appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marks an anniversary laced with election-season politics.
Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments
Read full article: Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowmentsMichael Bloomberg committed $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools through his organization Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions
Read full article: Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictionsDonald Trump’s campaign outraised President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month.
Bloomberg joins Lore-Rodriguez group for in-dispute purchase of Timberwolves, AP source says
Read full article: Bloomberg joins Lore-Rodriguez group for in-dispute purchase of Timberwolves, AP source saysBillionaire media magnate and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has agreed to partner with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez on their in-dispute attempt to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details were not being made public.
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others
Read full article: Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 othersFormer House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
Read full article: New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurantsNew York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops.
Michael Bloomberg tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of America’s biggest donors in 2023
Read full article: Michael Bloomberg tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of America’s biggest donors in 2023Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, gave the most to charitable causes last year, followed by Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, and Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s exclusive list of the 50 Americans who donated the largest sums to nonprofits last year.
Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investment team that has agreed to buy the Orioles
Read full article: Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investment team that has agreed to buy the OriolesCal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investor group that has agreed to buy the Baltimore Orioles.
Abortion rights supporters far outraise opponents and rake in out-of-state money in Ohio election
Read full article: Abortion rights supporters far outraise opponents and rake in out-of-state money in Ohio electionSupporters of a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution are far outraising their anti-abortion opponents in the months leading up to the November election.
Prince William, billionaires Gates and Bloomberg say innovation provides climate hope
Read full article: Prince William, billionaires Gates and Bloomberg say innovation provides climate hopeBritain’s Prince William and wealthy entrepreneurs Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg promise hope to a warming world.
Who is Juan Merchan, the NY judge handling Trump's case?
Read full article: Who is Juan Merchan, the NY judge handling Trump's case?New York Judge Juan Manuel Merchan has presided over criminal cases against former President Donald Trump’s company, its former finance chief and one of Trump's former White House aides.
Ex-NYPD officer gets 10 years in prison for Jan. 6 attack
Read full article: Ex-NYPD officer gets 10 years in prison for Jan. 6 attackA retired New York Police Department officer has been sentenced to a record-setting 10 years in prison for attacking the U.S. Capitol and using a metal flagpole to assault one of the police officers trying to hold off a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
En plein air: NYC aims to keep outdoor lifestyle post-virus
Read full article: En plein air: NYC aims to keep outdoor lifestyle post-virusAs New York City forges ahead with its recovery, the pandemic is leaving lasting imprints, especially on city roadways: less room for cars and more space for people.
Jurors weigh man's self-defense claim in Capitol riot trial
Read full article: Jurors weigh man's self-defense claim in Capitol riot trialFederal prosecutors have urged a jury to reject a retired New York City police officer’s argument that he was acting in self-defense when he swung a flagpole at police officers and tackled one of them during the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.
Man on trial in Capitol riot case blames 'rogue cop'
Read full article: Man on trial in Capitol riot case blames 'rogue cop'A retired New York City police officer charged with assaulting a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot has testified that he was trying to defend himself after the officer punched him in the face.
Sanctions on Russian oligarch donors hit Israel institutions
Read full article: Sanctions on Russian oligarch donors hit Israel institutionsBillionaire Moshe Kantor has severed his longstanding ties to Tel Aviv University — joining a growing list of Russian Jewish oligarchs who have scaled back their philanthropic activities after coming under international sanctions for their ties to President Vladimir Putin.
Trial opens for ex-NYPD officer charged in Capitol riot
Read full article: Trial opens for ex-NYPD officer charged in Capitol riotA jury has heard attorneys' opening statements in the trial of a retired New York City police officer charged with attacking a police officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Police: Kidnapping suspect asked for Bloomberg's daughters
Read full article: Police: Kidnapping suspect asked for Bloomberg's daughtersInvestigators say a man who allegedly kidnapped an employee at the western Colorado ranch owned by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg at first asked her where the billionaire’s daughters were and later went on rants about Bloomberg, saying he wanted to “make an international scene” with him or his daughters.
A look at de Blasio's NYC mayoral tenure and what's next
Read full article: A look at de Blasio's NYC mayoral tenure and what's nextBill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation’s largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police practices.
Bloomberg pledges $120 million to curb drug overdose deaths
Read full article: Bloomberg pledges $120 million to curb drug overdose deathsMichael Bloomberg will spend $120 million in an effort to reduce the soaring numbers of deaths from drug overdoses, he announced today at a healthcare summit he organized.
Adams' win in NYC latest in surge for moderate Democrats
Read full article: Adams' win in NYC latest in surge for moderate DemocratsThe triumph of a moderate Democrat in the mayoral primary in deep blue New York City has appeared to accelerate the recent trend of some of the party’s most fervent voters to break away from the most progressive candidates.
Florida inquiry clears Bloomberg over felons voting case
Read full article: Florida inquiry clears Bloomberg over felons voting caseFlorida authorities have closed a criminal investigation into fund-raising efforts by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to pay off the outstanding fines of thousands of the state’s felons seeking to reclaim their voting rights.
Tribeca plans in-person, outdoor film festival for June
Read full article: Tribeca plans in-person, outdoor film festival for JuneThe Tribeca Film Festival said Monday, March 29, 2021, it plans to hold its 20th edition in-person and with outdoor screenings in June. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)NEW YORK – The Tribeca Film Festival said Monday that it plans to hold its 20th edition in-person this June and with outdoor screenings spread throughout New York's five boroughs. “The Tribeca Film Festival was born out of our mission to bring people together in the aftermath of 9/11. Major film festivals — the Berlin International Film Festival and the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas — have thus far turned to virtual editions. France's Cannes Film Festival, usually held in May, is aiming for an in-person festival in July.
Sunshine State dims for Dems amid election losses, cash woes
Read full article: Sunshine State dims for Dems amid election losses, cash woesDemocrats hope to make deeper strides in changing their fortunes in a state that has become friendlier place for Republicans. And that was despite $100 million spent by Michael Bloomberg to help Democrats in the state. When the spending tally is complete, the last election cycle in Florida is expected to rank as among the most expensive in state history. Ad“I don’t know anybody who’s happy with investing $100 million and not winning,” said Manny Diaz, the new chair of the Florida Democratic Party. Diaz, the state party chairman, is trying to reverse the slide in its voter registration advantage over Republicans.
Bezos and Bloomberg among top 50 US charity donors for 2020
Read full article: Bezos and Bloomberg among top 50 US charity donors for 2020Bezos is one of the 50 Americans who gave the most to charity in 2020, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropys annual rankings. “There has been change building among private donors.”All told, the 50 biggest donors contributed $24.7 billion in 2020, compared with $15.8 billion in 2019. The $1 billion-plus of giving by each of the top five on the Philanthropy 50 matches last year’s record. No more than three donors gave $1 billion or more in any of the previous years. Colleges and universities received $2.2 billion from Philanthropy 50 donors in 2020.
UN chief reappoints billionaire Bloomberg as climate envoy
Read full article: UN chief reappoints billionaire Bloomberg as climate envoyFILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 file photo, Michael Bloomberg, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Climate Action, speaks during the plenary session of the Global Action Climate Summit, in San Francisco. The United Nations says American billionaire Michael Bloomberg has been reappointed as a special envoy to engage governments and businesses in tackling the threat of global warming. The U.N. said Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants the former New York City mayor to mobilize stronger and more ambitious climate action in the lead-up to a global climate summit in November. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)BERLIN – The United Nations says American billionaire Michael Bloomberg has been reappointed as a special envoy to engage governments and businesses in tackling the threat of global warming. The U.N. said Friday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants the former New York mayor to “mobilize stronger and more ambitious climate action” in the lead-up to a November global climate summit.
Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connect
Read full article: Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connectNEW YORK – Super Bowl ads each year offer a snapshot of the American psyche. The chance to break into the psyche and (virtual) watercooler talk of an estimated 100 million viewers who will be watching the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl LV on Sunday. This year’s Super Bowl will showcase more than 20 first-time advertisers — more than double the 8 from last year if you exclude campaign ads, according to a tally by research firm iSpot. It’s a bellwether when a brand can afford the estimated $5.5 million cost-of-entry for a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl. In stark contrast to last year's Super Bowl, which featured campaign ads from both Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg, politics is out of sight this year.
After years of work, Abrams takes victory lap in Georgia
Read full article: After years of work, Abrams takes victory lap in GeorgiaPeople in the crowd hold up an image of Stacey Abrams as President-elect Joe Biden speaks in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, to campaign for Georgia Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, Rev. “I think what’s next for Stacey is whatever Stacey wants to be next," said Leah Daughtry, a former chief of staff at the Democratic National Committee. “Stacey Abrams (that’s the tweet),” wrote Karine Jean-Pierre, incoming deputy White House press secretary. At the same time, Abrams never stopped pushing Democrats to support her Georgia efforts and copy them nationally. Groh-Wargo emphasized this week that one difference between 2018 and 2020 was the success at turning out Black voters in rural areas.
Bloomberg's big spending struggles to sway election outcomes
Read full article: Bloomberg's big spending struggles to sway election outcomesHis only win during a short-lived Democratic bid for the White House was in the territory of American Samoa. Yet after dumping $1.1 billion into his campaign, he waited until September to follow through on his vow to spend big to unseat Trump. The showing could raise questions about Bloomberg's ability to use his vast financial resources to sway politics in the future. Bloomberg advisers say it's unfair to blame him for not doing enough to help Biden in Florida. Democrats lost seats in the House on Election Day and failed to flip statehouse chambers they had targeted.
Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, now on brink of White House
Read full article: Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, now on brink of White HouseA full day after Election Day, neither candidate had cleared the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. Trump’s campaign requested a recount, though statewide recounts in Wisconsin have historically changed the vote tally by only a few hundred votes. After the victories in Wisconsin and Michigan, he was just six Electoral College votes away from the presidency. Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien said the president would formally request a Wisconsin recount, citing “irregularities" in several counties. The Trump campaign on Wednesday pushed Republican donors to dig deeper into their pockets to help finance legal challenges.
The Latest: Trump meets troops involved in al-Baghdadi raid
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets troops involved in al-Baghdadi raid— Trump paints an apocalyptic portrait of life under a Biden presidency— Trump Cabinet members fan out to states, blending politics and policy. ___HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON:8:45 p.m.President Donald Trump has met with rap star Lil Wayne at his resort in Doral, Florida. The Trump campaign and the company didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment from The Associated Press. The Minnesota Department of Health has linked 28 coronavirus cases to other recent Trump campaign events in the state. Mrs. Trump warmed up the large crowd outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for President Donald Trump.
Michael Bloomberg to spend $15 million on TV ads for Biden in Texas and Ohio after seeing tight polling
Read full article: Michael Bloomberg to spend $15 million on TV ads for Biden in Texas and Ohio after seeing tight pollingA Bloomberg spokesperson told The Texas Tribune on Tuesday morning that the former mayor of New York City and Democratic presidential candidate will use his super PAC, Independence USA, to fund $15 million worth of statewide ads in both Texas and Ohio. In Texas, the ads will focus on “[President Donald] Trump’s mismanagement of COVID-19 crisis,” according to a Bloomberg spokesperson. Until now, Bloomberg had focused his general-election activities in Florida — where he pledged to spend $100 million supporting Biden. The Bloomberg spokesperson told the Tribune on Tuesday that Bloomberg also plans to increase the size of his television ad buys in Florida over the next week. Another nonpartisan Texas poll released Monday, from the Hobby School for Public Affairs at the University of Houston, gave Trump a 5-point lead.
Michael Bloomberg gives $2.6 million to Texas Democrat running for railroad commissioner
Read full article: Michael Bloomberg gives $2.6 million to Texas Democrat running for railroad commissionerBloomberg's contribution helped Castañeda raise $3.5 million on her latest campaign finance report, according to her campaign. The filing covers Sept. 25 through Oct. 26 and is due to the Texas Ethics Commission by the end of the day Monday. Castañeda's Republican opponent is Jim Wright, who unexpectedly beat the incumbent railroad commissioner, Ryan Sitton, in the March primary. Wright is an oil and gas businessman from Orange Grove; Castañeda is a Dallas engineer and lawyer who specializes in the energy industry. The commission's three current members are all Republicans, and a Democrat has not won statewide office in over two decades in Texas.
Georgia's McBath seeks 2nd win in once-famed GOP district
Read full article: Georgia's McBath seeks 2nd win in once-famed GOP districtATLANTA – Karen Handel is looking for Republicans to mobilize in Georgia's 6th District, once an incubator of high-profile Republicans. But Democrat Lucy McBath, who unseated Handel in 2018, is trying to show that Atlanta's wealthiest suburbs have changed. But McBath is hitting Handel with a range of attacks, with the most concerted sparring around health care. “My opponent's record on health care is absolutely dismal,” McBath said. “Right now we have a single-issue, completely disengaged member of Congress representing this congressional district,” Handel said.
Prince William, David Attenborough launch 'Earthshot' award
Read full article: Prince William, David Attenborough launch 'Earthshot' awardIn this undated handout photo issued by WWF on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, British Naturalist Sir David Attenborough, sits with Prince William for a private outdoor screening of his upcoming film, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, at Kensington Palace, London. William, who has been immersed in environmental issues all his life, said the same resources used to tackle the coronavirus pandemic should be devoted to saving the natural world. “According to the experts, it really is the point of no return," he told Sky News. “It’s a matter of great urgency now.”William also spoke about how his seven-year-old son, Prince George, is getting concerned about what's going on in the world. He said his son was left so saddened by an Attenborough documentary about extinction that he told his father “I don’t want to watch this anymore."
Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote
Read full article: Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons voteThe former Democratic presidential candidate has helped raise more than $20 million so that felons who completed their prison sentences can vote in the presidential election. Bloomberg also has pledged $100 million to help Joe Biden win Florida. Working together with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, we are determined to end disenfranchisement and the discrimination that has always driven it,” Bloomberg said in a written statement. The Florida Rights Restitution Coalition had raised about $5 million before Bloomberg made calls to raise almost $17 million more, according to Bloomberg staffers. ____This version corrects the name of the group to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
Trump ramps up ad spending in bid to counter Biden
Read full article: Trump ramps up ad spending in bid to counter BidenThe Trump campaign announced the “eight-figure” ad buy Tuesday, but declined to say specifically how much will be spent in states that include North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arizona and Pennsylvania. That sets up a high-stakes dilemma for Trump campaign officials who are making key spending decisions at a time when Democrats have shattered fundraising records and overtaken what was once a formidable cash advantage enjoyed by Republicans. The Trump campaign said the moves were part of a broader shift in advertising spending. That's likely to put Trump at a disadvantage unless he ups the $32.6 million in ad time he's reserved in the state. “The ads airing on local television beginning Tuesday feature real people whose lives have been positively impacted by President Trump’s policies."
2020 Watch: How much more damage can Woodward do?
Read full article: 2020 Watch: How much more damage can Woodward do?FILE - In this April 29, 2017, file photo journalist Bob Woodward sits at the head table during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. ___THE BIG QUESTIONSHow much more damage can Woodward do? There is no more expensive swing state on the 2020 map and there is no state more important to Trump's reelection than Florida. See it here: https://interactives.ap.org/advance-voting-2020/Every state allows voters to cast ballots before Nov. 3, either in person or by mail. ___2020 Watch runs every Monday and provides a look at the week ahead in the 2020 election.
Bloomberg to spend at least $100M to help Biden in Florida
Read full article: Bloomberg to spend at least $100M to help Biden in FloridaWASHINGTON – Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is committing at least $100 million to help Joe Biden's presidential campaign in the crucial battleground state of Florida. A victory for Biden in Florida, the largest of the perennial battleground states, would significantly complicate Trump's path to reaching the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure a second term. The billionaire Bloomberg launched his own campaign for the Democratic nomination late last year amid worries about Biden's strengths. Despite spending $1 billion on his campaign, Bloomberg struggled and dropped out in March, quickly endorsing Biden. Bloomberg's new spending is intended to boost Biden before the start of early voting in Florida, which begins on Sept. 24.
Trump raises $210 million, robust but well short of Biden
Read full article: Trump raises $210 million, robust but well short of BidenNEW YORK President Donald Trump and his Republican Party jointly raised $210 million in August, a robust sum but one dwarfed by the record $364.5 million raised by Democrats and their nominee, Joe Biden. Both campaigns are raising massive amounts of money but have very different priorities about how to spend it, said Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien. The Trump campaign, however, faces questions about how it has managed to lose a massive financial advantage. Trump campaign officials have kicked off a review of expenditures, including those authorized by former campaign manager Brad Parscale, who was demoted this summer. But even Parscales internal critics give him credit for helping the Trump campaign construct an unparalleled Republican operation to attract small donors online.
New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'
Read full article: New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The film from director Mamouna Doucour is a thoughtful and poignant coming-of-age drama about Amy, an 11-year-old Senegalese immigrant living in Paris. Dont judge Cuties by its cover and give it a chance when it starts streaming Wednesday. Answer: Jeopardy! The quiz show with Alex Trebek at the helm of a COVID-19-conscious season hits screens Monday. Celebrity guest hosts are all the rage these days on late night TV but a documentary airing Thursday sheds light on one who really made history.
Analysis: Watch the bottom of Texas ballots for political change not the top
Read full article: Analysis: Watch the bottom of Texas ballots for political change not the topDont measure the political color of Texas by the wins and losses at the top of the ballot this year. Examples are everywhere: Democrats have won congressional and legislative seats even as the Republicans have swept every statewide election since 1994. The state remained red in 2018, but Texas Democrats increased their congressional and legislative numbers. If the race for U.S. Senate in Texas isnt really in play, is Texas really in play? The Texas Democrats running for the U.S. House, on the other hand, are ahead.
2020 Watch: Democrats begin their all-virtual convention
Read full article: 2020 Watch: Democrats begin their all-virtual conventionWhat were watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:Days to general election: 78Days to first debate: 43___THE NARRATIVEThe first national political convention of the coronavirus era has arrived. President Donald Trump is working to step on the Democrats' convention and prevent Biden from earning any convention polling bounce. The Republican president launches a campaign tour on Monday that features in-person stops in three swing states, including Wisconsin. Forced to abandon their in-person convention in Milwaukee because of the pandemic, Democrats begin their all-virtual affair on Monday night. Biden won't be in Wisconsin for the Democrats' convention as initially planned this week, but Trump will.
US officials: Russia behind spread of virus disinformation
Read full article: US officials: Russia behind spread of virus disinformationThe spread of disinformation, including by Russia, is an urgent concern heading into the November vote. U.S. officials have warned before about the spread of disinformation tied to the pandemic. But on Tuesday, they went further by singling out a particular information agency that is registered in Russia, InfoRos. It operates a series of websites InfoRos.ru, Infobrics.org and OneWorld.press that have leveraged the pandemic to promote anti-Western objectives and to spread disinformation. The researchers identified technical clues tying their websites to Russia and identified some financial connections between InfoRos and the government.
Russia spreading virus disinformation, US officials tell AP
Read full article: Russia spreading virus disinformation, US officials tell APThe information had previously been classified, but officials said it had been downgraded so they could more freely discuss it. Officials described the Russian disinformation as part of an ongoing and persistent effort to advance false narratives and cause confusion. InfoRos and One Worlds ties to the Russian state have attracted scrutiny in the past from European disinformation analysts. A report published last month by a second, nongovernmental organization, Brussels-based EU DisinfoLab, examined links between InfoRos and One World to Russian military intelligence. The researchers identified technical clues tying their websites to Russia and identified some financial connections between InfoRos and the government.
New literary prize is $50,000 honor for best New York story
Read full article: New literary prize is $50,000 honor for best New York storyNEW YORK A new literary award with a $50,000 cash prize will honor those best at telling a New York story. Wolfson and Tusk are funding the prize themselves and have committed to at least 10 years. Starting next spring, the award will be presented to a book, fiction or nonfiction, published in a given calendar year that is about New York City or takes place there. Celebrated works of the past that would have fit that category include Robert Caro's The Power Broker, Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities and Toni Morrison's Jazz.Jurors for the Gotham prize include filmmaker Ric Burns, poet Safina Sinclair and former New York City schools chancellor Dennis Walcott. The deadline for submissions for the 2020 prize is Nov. 1.
Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back 2016 team
Read full article: Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back 2016 teamNEW YORK As anyone who has ever heard him speak knows, President Donald Trump loves to relive 2016. Our latest staff additions are making Team Trump even stronger and solidify Brads leadership.In the last week, the Trump campaign hired Jason Miller, communications director in 2016, to focus on strategy and coordinate between the campaign and the White House. And some of Trumps 2016 team never left: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the presidents daughter and son-in-law, are senior advisers. Kellyanne Conway, the presidents final 2016 campaign manager, remains a senior White House counselor. That includes Bannon, who remains supportive of Trump after a messy exit from the White House, and Keith Schiller, Trumps longtime security man.
Weinstein gets 23 years in sentence hailed by accusers
Read full article: Weinstein gets 23 years in sentence hailed by accusersHarvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse as jury deliberations continue in his rape trial, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in New York. “Although this is a first conviction, this is not a first offense," Judge James Burke said in imposing the sentence. Both of the women Weinstein was convicted of assaulting told the court about the damage he did to them, and the empowerment they felt when testifying against him. Weinstein, who has maintained that any sexual activity was consensual, showed no reaction to the sentence. In the aftermath, more than 90 women, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek and other actresses, publicly accused Weinstein of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
What happens if no Democratic candidate earns enough delegates for a nomination?
Read full article: What happens if no Democratic candidate earns enough delegates for a nomination?Even if one candidate has more delegates than the other, that’s only a “plurality,” not a majority, per party rules. Candidates who earned delegates, but have since dropped out of the race, can try to push their delegates onto another candidate. A candidate needs to earn 2,375 delegates on subsequent ballots to win the nomination. However, having a contested convention is something the Democratic National Committee will do its best to avoid in the coming months. The last time a contested convention occurred was in 1952.
2020 hopefuls stuck in Washington deploy surrogates for help
Read full article: 2020 hopefuls stuck in Washington deploy surrogates for helpFor some candidates, surrogates help keep their hands clean of controversy by acting as an attack dog. He called out her rivals by name during a recent campaign swing through Iowa, saying neither Sanders nor Joe Biden are as widely acceptable to Democrats. Surrogates also offer reassurance to voters that the candidate understands and will pay attention to local issues. Jane O'Meara Sanders will campaign on behalf of her husband next weekend in Nevada while he is likely stuck in Washington. Surrogates can also bring a dash of star power to the campaign trail to keep voters engaged.