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A large number of Washington Post employees and subscribers have expressed to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon and now owner of the paper, their disagreement with his recent decision not to support the editorial section endorsement of Kamala Harris and not to endorse any candidate at all in the US presidential elections.

One-third of The Washington Post's editorial board steps down amid a wave of canceled subscriptions over non-endorsement in the 2024 US presidential election https://t.co/TCpvc6EUQP

— CNN (@CNN) October 28, 2024

According to CNN, a third of the Washington Post’s editorial staff resigned (!) due to Bezos’ controversial and sudden decision, announced just days before the election date.

We also learn that a wave of unsubscribes has also been seen among regular Washington Post readers, with around 200,000 people reported to have unsubscribed since the news was posted, according to CNN and NPR.

Jeff Bezos tried to explain his decision in an opinion piece in which he says he chose to remain neutral because, in his view, the media has lost credibility. He believes that this decision could help improve the credibility of the Washington Post.

However, it has also come to light that at the same time as the Washington Post’s controversial announcement, last Friday, executive members of Blue Origin, the US aerospace manufacturer founded by Bezos, had a meeting scheduled with Donald Trump.

Bezos denied having been informed of the meeting.

While many Republicans, including the Cheneys, have come out against Donald Trump, George W. Bush has remained silent on a possible endorsement during the election, a silence that some say speaks volumes.

However, one member of the Bush family, his daughter Barbara, has broken the silence by declaring her support for Kamala Harris!

George W. Bush's Daughter Barbara Breaks Silence on Election to Campaign for Kamala Harris (Exclusive) https://t.co/fAtp4aq9cu

— People (@people) October 29, 2024

Indeed, Barbara Bush, daughter of former President George W. Bush, is already an well-known activist.

According to People, she now spends a lot of time in Pennsylvania going door-to-door… in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s election campaign!

Speaking of the Harris/Walz ticket , the 42-year-old said she hoped it would move the country forward and protect women’s rights.

Liz Cheney, Trump’s biggest critic among Republicans, also thanked Barbara for her public support of Kamala Harris and her defense of truth, decency and freedom.

Thank you, Barbara Bush, for standing for truth, decency, and freedom.

George W. Bush's Daughter Barbara Pierce Bush Endorses Kamala Harris: Exclusive https://t.co/0fhRtuj2gr

— Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney) October 29, 2024

Recall that Barbara Bush, CEO and co-founder of Global Health Corps, has been an activist for women’s health for many years and has even vigorously supported Planned Parenthood.

Women’s health is a major issue in the current election, especially given the abolition of Roe v. Wade by Supreme Court justices appointed by Donald Trump.

His mother, Laura Bush, has also spoken out in favor of abortion rights in the past, stressing its importance for both medical and personal reasons.

Jay Johnston, a comedic actor known for lending his voice to a character in the animated series Bob’s Burgers and having played supporting roles in Anchorman and Arrested Development, was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison after pleading guilty to obstructing officers during the Capitol riots of January 6, 2021.

Actor Jay Johnston, who had roles on "Bob's Burgers," "Anchorman" and "Mr. Show," was sentenced to a year and one day in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. https://t.co/Iq0TNl8vi2

— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 29, 2024

Johnston was arrested in June 2023, and according to prosecutors, the actor spent several minutes in one of the areas where the most intense violence of the police forward took place, in the lower west tunnel leading to the Capitol.

In this tunnel, he was reportedly part of a group of protesters who pushed and pinned police officer Daniel Hodges against a door frame, causing him breathing difficulties and leaving him with injuries.

Images of the incident were widely shared on social networks and television, where Hodges can be heard screaming in pain.

According to prosecutors, in addition to taking part in the attack on Officer Hodges, Johnston allegedly used a riot shield stolen from the Capitol Police to form a shield wall and helped rioters rinse out their eyes after being sprayed with pepper spray .

In the days following January 6, according to prosecutors, the actor sent text messages to friends and family, claiming that events at the Capitol had been “exaggerated by the media” and that it was a “trap” orchestrated by ANTIFA and the police.

In addition to his sentence of 12 months and one day in federal prison, he also suffered professional consequences.

Before he was finally arrested for his actions, he had already been fired from the animated series Bob’s Burgers.

Kamala Harris took over the Sphere in Las Vegas for a spectacular campaign publicity stunt!

#KamalaHarris' campaign is rolling out its biggest advertisement a week before the #election — literally — by taking over one of the most famous entertainment venues in the world. #Exclusive article here: https://t.co/H8lkhLxkaL pic.twitter.com/GkIAOGqy0g

— TMZ (@TMZ) October 29, 2024

The already famous Las Vegas Sphere, which was recently transformed into a giant pumpkin for Halloween (!), has been given a different color scheme in anticipation of the upcoming elections…

Kamala Harris’ campaign took to the giant ball with a prominent ad, urging people to “vote for freedom” in the November 5 elections.

Kamala Harris ends her message on X, with the slogan: “Vegas: When We Vote, We Win.”

Vegas: When we vote, we win. https://t.co/VbrfuqVy9P pic.twitter.com/qOdVM4yNd4

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 29, 2024

The vice-president enters the home stretch with determination, just a few days before the elections scheduled for Tuesday November 5.

Elon Musk, who became a major donor to Donald Trump’s election campaign, is being sued by the Philadelphia District Attorney in connection with his million-dollars lottery, days after receiving a letter from the DOJ warning him that he was probably breaking the law by using his lottery to induce voting.

Philadelphia's district attorney sues Elon Musk and his pro-Trump super PAC over controversial $1 million giveaway to registered voters https://t.co/xh0PNUig7N

— CNN (@CNN) October 28, 2024

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner asked a judge to order a halt to Elon Musk’s controversial lottery, which offered $1 million a day to a voter who signed a petition… but had to be registered to vote in key election states.

Krasner called the scheme an “illegal lottery” and filed a civil suit against the billionaire and his pro-Trump group, America PAC. In the complaint, he accuses Musk of using America PAC to entice voters in Philadelphia, the Commonwealth and other key states to divulge their personal information and make a political pledge in trade for the chance to win.

The Philadelphia District Attorney asserts that Pennsylvania law requires all lotteries to be “managed and administered by the state.”

Krasner asks judge to halt Musk’s daily million-dollar lottery, believing it operates outside established legal frameworks.

Musk set up the $1 million-a-day lottery for a randomly selected petition signatory from one of the seven key states where the election is expected to be held.

The problem for Musk lies in the fact that he’s offering this contest to people who sign a petition, but to be eligible, participants must be registered to vote. However, it’s illegal to hand out money in trade for voter registration, which could pose a serious problem for Elon Musk.

Many people, including the Philadelphia District Attorney and the DOJ, believe Musk may have broken the law, which could land him a five-year prison sentence.

If you missed singer Olivia Rodrigo’s concert, don’t worry, because the film about her tour, GUTS World Tour, is coming soon to Netflix.

Starting this Tuesday, October 29, you’ll be able to get your gang together and sing Vampire at the top of their lungs while watching the whole thing via the streaming platform.

The energy will certainly be at its peak, as the concert filmed for Netflix is Olivia Rodrigo’s at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, where she performs songs from her latest album GUTS as well as her debut album SOUR.

The three-time Grammy Award-winning singer kicked off her tour on February 23, 2024, performing 95 sold-out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and more.

The trial of actor Gérard Depardieu, accused of sexual assault and originally scheduled to open on October 28, has been postponed to spring 2025 by a judge.

Actor Gérard Depardieu will not appear in a French court for his trial on sexual assault charges https://t.co/DMOdEcPdm3

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 28, 2024

The court reportedly granted a six-month delay, requested by the actor’s lawyer, due to serious health problems that would prevent him from attending his trial and sitting for more than six hours a day.

His lawyer said Depardieu suffers from heart problems and complications related to diabetes.

The lawyer for one of the two alleged victims has demanded that medical and psychiatric examinations be carried out on the actor to determine whether he is really fit to stand trial.

The 75-year-old actor is accused of sexually assaulting two women, allegedly on the set of the film Les Volets Verts in 2021.

Many people gathered in France to protest against sexual violence, on what was to be the first day of the actor’s trial.

The accusations against Gérard Depardieu have rekindled the #MeToo movement in the country.

Depardieu’s trial will open on March 24 and 25, 2025.

According to a CNN investigation, millions of dollars have been raised from seniors through campaign fundraising using texting and email, primarily by the Republican-affiliated super PAC WinRed, as well as the Democratic-affiliated ActBlue.

A CNN investigation reveals how deceptive political fundraisers have misled hundreds of elderly Americans into giving away millions of dollars https://t.co/Xf1HUN5fmM

— CNN (@CNN) October 22, 2024

Hundreds of seniors, many with dementia, seem to have fallen victim to scams, losing several thousand dollars to campaign fundraisers, mainly run by Republicans, but also by Democrats.

According to CNN, when they donate to the party of their choice, seniors then receive a stream of text messages and emails from candidates and political organizations asking for immediate help.

These messages seem particularly personalized, especially those from Republicans, giving the impression that Donald Trump, Don Jr, and some Republican candidates are directly soliciting financial support from these often elderly donors with little awareness of the situation they find themselves in, according to relatives of the victims.

By clicking on a link with a pre-checked box for direct debits, and providing their bank details, this donation system, which can be weekly or monthly, often completely depletes the savings of the elderly without them being aware of it.

CNN reports that the problem is so severe that these very vulnerable people have unknowingly donated sums often in the thousands of dollars, placing them among the largest grassroots donors in the country and primarily fueling Republican political campaigns.

In one example given by CNN, a donor with multiple involuntary withdrawals reportedly made over 2,000 donations of $50, totaling over $100,000, in just a few months.

These fundraising methods are mainly used by the WinRed group, which finances Republicans. However, similar cases have been reported with ActBlue, which also operates in the Democratic camp, albeit with fewer elderly victims.

WinRed recorded 803 complaints, almost seven times as many as the 120 complaints received by ActBlue.

North Korea has deployed 3,000 of its troops to Russia for training, and Volodymyr Zelensky fears that they will then be sent to fight in Ukraine.

He also claims that more North Korean troops could be sent by December.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says North Korea has deployed troops to Russia, the first US official to publicly confirm the developmenthttps://t.co/uEqO7x4fAg

— CNN (@CNN) October 23, 2024

This major new development was confirmed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin:

“We are seeing evidence that North Korean troops have traveled to Russia.”

Around 3,000 North Korean troops are now believed to be deployed in eastern Russia, but the US does not yet know their precise mission, according to a senior administration official.

In addition, North Korean troops have reportedly been observed on Russian territory since September.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has regularly warned that North Korean troops would soon be joining the war alongside Russia, now claims that “10,000” troops are being prepared to go to Russia.

Since the invasion of Ukraine, relations between Russia and North Korea have strengthened. Moscow, in search of allies in the face of Western sanctions, and Pyongyang, eager to bolster its military and economic support, are engaging in strategic cooperation.

Reciprocal visits by leaders, including Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to North Korea, illustrate this new dynamic.

Putin paid a two-day diplomatic visit to North Korea on June 19, while Kim Jong-un visited Russia on September 13, 2023.

These rapprochements raise growing concerns about the escalation of the war in Ukraine, as well as regional and global security.

In a rare and thoughtful interview in the New York Times, retired Marine General John Kelly, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, asserts that Trump wished he had “generals like Hitler had” and that he fits into “the definition of fascism.”

John Kelly, Donald Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff, said Trump met the definition of a fascist and would try to govern like a dictator if elected. Read more: https://t.co/r02PIXbjQ3 pic.twitter.com/rjPiJ9Tai1

— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 23, 2024

John Kelly broke the usual silence of retired military personnel on their political views to issue a serious warning to the public about a possible Trump election pick.

Mentioning his proximity to the former president in the White House, he declares that Trump already had, in his first term, “a dictatorial approach to government”.

He also points out that Trump admired the obedient attitude of Hitler’s generals and would attempt to govern in a fascist, dictator-like manner if he had the chance to return to the White House.

This isn’t the first time Trump has expressed an interest in dictators.

In a recording recently aired by NBC News, he expressed admiration for the way the North Korean people applaud Kim Jong-un when he enters a room, highlighting the obvious and unanimous support for their leader.

He even claimed in this recording that he wished his own people would display such loyalty and enthusiasm towards him, which led to criticism and concerns about his understanding of authoritarian regimes.