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Donald Trump’s victory will condemn the US to fascist dictatorship, says an expert

“Besides his record of kleptocracy, alleged pervasive corruption and obstruction of justice, pardoning criminal associates and suspending pardons to ensure their silence, contempt for the law, maniacal obsession with Hitler who ‘did some good things’, contempt for military service (“roots”…

Icahn Enterprises shares fall 14% as majority-owned CVR Energy suspends dividend

By Ciara Linnane CVR is a core holding company of Carl Icahn’s investment arm Shares of Icahn Enterprises LP fell 14% on Tuesday after CVR Energy Inc., in which it owns a 66% stake, said it would suspend its third-quarter…

New report highlights Indiana’s Choice scholarships as vouchers rise nationally – Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana traffic

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — As Indiana’s private school voucher system continues to grow, a new report suggests other states are taking note and increasing public dollars for private education as well. FutureEd, a nonprofit education research organization at Georgetown University,…

High levels of mercury found in canned tuna pose a “colossal risk to public health” in Europe

Canned tuna in Europe is high in mercury, exceeding the limit for other fish, according to a new report by Paris-based marine conservation NGO Bloom and consumer rights group Foodwatch. The NGOs analyzed almost 150 cans of tuna from five…

Culver’s is being sued after firing employees who complained about a transphobic work environment

Getty Images Sign up for Agenda — they’the news and politics newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit accusing the Michigan operators of fast-food restaurant Culver’s of breaking the…

Police Professional | Police and government ‘turn a blind eye to shoplifting’, independent traders say

Police and government ‘turn a blind eye to shoplifting’, independent traders say Independent retailers are calling for tougher policing, more bobbys on the beat and tougher penalties as shoplifting levels hit an all-time high, a new survey shows. October 29,…

The deputy saw the traffic violation, but what was inside the car caused the men more problems, SC police say

Two men were recently arrested on multiple charges after being pulled over for license plate violations, according to Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office. Quamaine Council of Eutawville residents, 21, and Marquise White, 29, were charged with possession with intent to distribute…

African bishops satisfied with the result of the Synod, says the main prelate National Catholic Register

VATICAN CITY – African bishops at the Synod of Synod have played a key role in the fight against efforts to give episcopal conferences greater doctrinal autonomy and are generally satisfied with the assembly’s final recommendations, which Pope Francis adopted…

African bishops satisfied with the result of the Synod, says the main prelate National Catholic Register

VATICAN CITY – African bishops at the Synod of Synod have played a key role in the fight against efforts to give episcopal conferences greater doctrinal autonomy and are generally satisfied with the assembly’s final recommendations, which Pope Francis adopted…

Michael Madigan trial LIVE updates: Former ComEd lawyer to resume testimony in ex-Illinois speaker’s trial

In his day-long testimony, former ComEd general counsel Tom O’Neill got to the heart of the corruption allegations against Madigan and his co-defendant, Mike McClain. O’Neill described the utility giant as one that, in July 2010, was in a “precarious…