Michigan's defense of national title fell short, aims to cap lost season with win against Ohio StateBluesky had one of its first major moments on Thursday, as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. The left-leaning social media platform responded in full force — with a flood of jokes and commentary. This marked the first big news event for Bluesky's growing community to rally around since Trump's election victory, which had spurred a surge of new users to the platform. In case you missed it, the news itself wasn’t exactly a surprise. Gaetz’s withdrawal followed long-standing controversies , including allegations of sexual misconduct and statutory rape involving payments to a minor. While Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, pointing out that a federal investigation did not result in charges, the cloud of allegations has lingered, as noted by the Associated Press. Users on Bluesky were quick to jump on the news, reacting largely through memes and lighthearted commentary. The company itself has indicated it doesn't have an interest in supporting politicians — unlike X's Elon Musk devout backing of Trump — and has become the preferred platform for lots of left-leaning folks. Since the election, the app has surged in popularity, climbing to over 21 million users , up from around 12 million in October. On Thursday, it felt like a significant portion of that growing user base had something to say — many of them with jokes aimed squarely at Gaetz. Attorney General Matt Gaetz has brought down his first and last sex criminal, Attorney General Matt Gaetz.— Josh Gondelman ( @joshgondelman.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 12:45 PM [Anne Hathaway Oscar acceptance speech voice] It came true! [image or embed] — Mark Harris ( @markharris.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 12:33 PM Folks, this is just a minor setback for Matt Gaetz. Well, several minors. [image or embed] — Zach Schonfeld ( @zachschonfeld.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM That news was as good as it Gaetz.— George Takei ( @georgetakei.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:15 PM Matt Gaetz is unemployed. Lol— Imani Gandy ( @angryblacklady.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 12:46 PM Happy to all who celebrate [image or embed] — Read the book Abolish Rent ( @jphillll.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM Happy to all who celebrate [image or embed] — Read the book Abolish Rent ( @jphillll.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM There were, of course, plenty of reactions and jokes about Gaetz on X as well. But for Bluesky, this moment felt particularly significant. Twitter, before it became X, was known as the go-to platform for real-time reactions to breaking news. Bluesky's ability to step into that role, especially amid its post-election surge in users, signals a major milestone in its evolution as a social media hub.
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What's New Prominent Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) fundraiser Lindy Li has announced her departure from the Democratic Party , citing a toxic internal culture and backlash over her critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden . In a series of media appearances, Li has claimed that allies of Donald Trump have been more "humane" to her than her former party. Newsweek has reached out to Lindy Li, Donald Trump's spokesperson, and the DNC for comment. Why It Matters Li likened her exit to "leaving a cult," sparking debate about dissent within the party. Her departure follows a series of events in which she questioned Vice President Kamala Harris's political ambitions and President Joe Biden's fitness for office. She also voiced support for Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. These statements triggered significant backlash, including accusations of disloyalty and social media campaigns to discredit her. Li reported losing 40,000 followers on social media within days. What To Know In an appearance on Fox News , Li described her departure as akin to escaping a restrictive and punitive environment. "It's like leaving a cult," she said, explaining that she was ostracized for questioning Harris's political ambitions and Biden's leadership abilities. "This past week has been harrowing for me," Li said during an interview with Piers Morgan on Wednesday. "On Saturday, I went on Fox & Friends and said, 'Democrats have a stench of loser hanging over them.' As soon as I said that, there were boycott campaigns against me—unblock, unfollow campaigns." Her criticism intensified after she expressed support for Pete Hegseth and again described the Democratic Party as having a "stench of loser." The remarks prompted swift retaliation, including accusations of disloyalty and coordinated efforts to undermine her online presence. "I lost tens of thousands of followers because I dared to tell the truth," Li said. "In a cult, you can't tell the truth or ask questions, but I'm done with that." Li's decision, seen by some as emblematic of growing discontent within the party, has provoked sharp backlash from current members. It has also sparked broader conversations about the Democrats ' future as the 2024 election approaches. Despite the criticism, Li expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration. She noted tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos donating to Trump's inauguration and suggested that a new era of "prosperity" might be on the horizon. What People Are Saying Keith Edwards, Democratic strategist, on Bluesky: "Grifter @lindyli has announced she's leaving the Democratic Party. How long until she's wearing a MAGA hat?" Tim Ryan, former Ohio congressman, in The New York Times : "The Dems got pinned as the status quo party on inflation, instability, insecurity, and every other issue facing working people. Trump was the change candidate in a year when 65 percent of people thought we were on the wrong track." What Happens Next Li has hinted at aligning with conservative organizations, stating her desire to work with groups that exhibit "common decency." She also confirmed during an interview with Fox Business that she will attend Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025.
Elected officials and other people in attendance at the LaPorte County Council meeting were also subjected to the graphic material on a monitor showing the meeting through the Zoom video conferencing platform. “We’re conducting an investigation,” LaPorte County Police Capt. Derek Allen confirmed Tuesday. The explicit content was introduced to the video conference about 30 minutes into the council meeting. The sheriff’s office responded to a request from LaPorte County Commissioner Joe Haney, who said he would like to see criminal charges filed, if possible. He said he's particularly disturbed by such a display being introduced in a public setting and children, perhaps, catching a glimpse of it on computer screens at home. “I think there were a number of different laws that were broken at the state and federal level,” said Haney, who was watching the meeting at home when X-rated images, along with audio containing racial slurs, took over his screen for a couple of minutes. He immediately reached out to information technology employees of county government to look for any security lapses someone could take advantage of and tighten any such weaknesses in the system. “We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure this kind of thing never happens again,” he said. LaPorte County Councilman Mark Yagelski described everyone at the meeting as stunned by the what was being shown on the monitor. “Everybody was in shock,” he said. The meeting was paused while Yagelski quickly made his way to an electrical outlet and pulled the cord to turn off the screen. Yagelski said he then went outside the meeting room and consulted with IT Director Darlene Hale. He acted on her advice to have the cord powering the computer running the video conference pulled. The meeting then resumed. “It’s a shame the public had to see that. It was upsetting for the people who were there. We got to fix it and we’re already on it,” Yagelski said. Allen said it’s too early in the investigation to even speculate on who was responsible and their location. “It may take some time to get some information that we need gathered up to look at any possible criminal charges that may apply,” he said. LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan said any charges in the case might have to be filed at the federal level if the pornographic material originated from outside the state or country. He said trespassing is among the state laws that could be prosecuted locally, though, if the perpetrator used a computer system or network belonging to someone else, without permission, to disseminate the images. Fagan said he and the sheriff’s office will discuss the findings before a decision on what steps to take next. “We’re going to talk about this once the investigation wraps up,” he said.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — David Early scored 10 points as Radford beat Chicago State 63-48 on Monday. Early shot 3 of 6 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (5-2). Isaiah Gaines, Truth Harris and Jarvin Moss all added nine points. Jalen Forrest finished with 12 points and six rebounds for the Cougars (0-7). The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .How Trump’s bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woes
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The year 2025 will be another year of multiple challenges for Greece and Europe in a world where inequalities are spreading, uncertainty is multiplied, and the quality of democracy is downgraded, PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Nikos Androulakis said in an article published Sunday in the newspaper "Sto Karfi". Androulakis said what is needed is a strong progressive voice that will represent effectively the world of labor, the most vulnerable, and the middle class. "A strong progressive voice before a government mired in arrogance and corruption, that disregards the problems of citizens," he wrote, adding that "the Greek people can rely on PASOK again for the great political change the country needs." As main opposition party, he said, PASOK "has shown another way of exercising policy. In its core lies the quest for processed solutions, progressive ones, for the problems of the Greek people." In order for ruling New Democracy to be defeated, another type of opposition must exist that can be effective and substantial, the main opposition leader said. "Behind every strong criticism of ours of government policies, there is always another progressive alternative we propose; a solution that the government initially tries to discredit, but it then realizes its value and appropriates it with public relation terms. In reality however, nothing changes fast in citizens' lives because its choices lack depth and a comprehensive plan," Androulakis wrote.