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George Carlin joked about televised executions decades before Pentagon announcement
Some people suggested Carlin “predicted” the Pentagon’s plan to livestream a firing squad execution with his 1996 comedy bit.
Fact Check
Maricopa County didn’t apologize to Trump after uncovering fraud in 2020 election, despite claims
The rumor originated from a social media user who has spread election misinformation on his X account.
National News
‘Floored’ US allies were blindsided at Trump Russia plan meeting: report
President Donald Trump’s decision to approve Russia selling a substantial amount of diesel on the world market caught U.S. allies flat-footed, according to the Wall Street Journal.In a deep dive on growing U.S.-Ukraine tensions, the Journal reported that the deal has created a schism that…
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Katie Miller’s ‘let them eat cake moment’ flagged as she’s caught ‘flaunting her wealth’
Katie Miller, a podcast host and the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, posted a photo of her dinner on Wednesday. Critics said her timing was terrible.“Grass-fed steak, asparagus and white sweet potatoes,” Miller wrote on X. The photo showed a…
Politics & Government
The Granville investigation drags on; Gardner still late to report
For several months now local residents have been following a news story about a series of vehicle accidents involving Erie County Sheriff Department’s Chief...
Politics & Government
Campaign financials at mid-year
All political committees in the state, including candidates in the recent primary elections, were required to file their financial reports on July 15th.
Here is...
Politics & Government
Some facts, observations, and heard-on-the-streets
The heat is on, local politics seem to be on vacation at the moment, and the Bills training camp opens this week.
Here are some...
Politics & Government
WNY businesses, organizations, and governments had lobbying expenses of $4.6 million in 2024
The State of New York’s annual budget, enacted in May, totals $254 billion. The Governor proposes, the Legislature amends and approves, and the Governor...
Politics & Government
The race for mayor of Buffalo – Part II
Following a very active primary campaign that at one time saw nine potential Democratic candidates, the November ballot for mayor of Buffalo is set...
Politics & Government
Ryan handily wins the Buffalo mayoral primary; endorsed supervisor candidates win 4 of 5 Republican races
In a campaign that was the most expensive primary race ever in Buffalo, State Senator Sean Ryan defeated acting Mayor Chris Scanlon on Tuesday. ...
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Fact Check
George Carlin joked about televised executions decades before Pentagon announcement
Some people suggested Carlin “predicted” the Pentagon’s plan to livestream a firing squad execution with his 1996 comedy bit.
Fact Check
Maricopa County didn’t apologize to Trump after uncovering fraud in 2020 election, despite claims
The rumor originated from a social media user who has spread election misinformation on his X account.
National News
‘Floored’ US allies were blindsided at Trump Russia plan meeting: report
President Donald Trump’s decision to approve Russia selling a substantial amount of diesel on the world market caught U.S. allies flat-footed, according to the Wall Street Journal.In a deep dive on growing U.S.-Ukraine tensions, the Journal reported that the deal has created a schism that…
National News
Katie Miller’s ‘let them eat cake moment’ flagged as she’s caught ‘flaunting her wealth’
Katie Miller, a podcast host and the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, posted a photo of her dinner on Wednesday. Critics said her timing was terrible.“Grass-fed steak, asparagus and white sweet potatoes,” Miller wrote on X. The photo showed a…
National News
Battle plans drawn for 150 ways Trump could hijack midterms — but one still scares Dems
WASHINGTON — Democrats have spent months researching arcane election law, preparing legal briefings and even role-playing ahead of this fall’s midterms so they’re ready, in real time, to combat as many as 150 potential threats President Donald Trump might throw at them.But, even with all…
