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This is the beginning of the BST M_Bit app program in the Microbit to control Robotbit EDU with Bluetooth App. Works with Android and Apple; find the app in your app store or play store: FREE.
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воскресенье, 30 июня 2024 г.
'There’s no Aaron Sorkin screenplay here': David Plouffe addresses calls for an open convention
Former Campaign Manager for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential election joins to discuss what's ahead for the Biden campaign following Joe Biden's Thursday debate performance.
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The Truth About Trelane #StarTrek
After 57 years, ScreenRant shares the details about Trelane. FYI it includes spoilers from Stark Trek #21.
Trelane was one of Star Trek’s most intriguing one off characters, and after 57 years, the truth about his god-like species has been resolved. Captain Kirk and company met Trelane early in the five-year mission, and the petulant god...
суббота, 29 июня 2024 г.
New York officer among those killed in nail salon crash
A New York officer was among the four that were killed after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon, according to the NYPD. Emilia Rennhack was getting her nails done for an event before she died in the crash.
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How Jellyfish Survive Underwater Pressure
Underwater pressure is intense. Ask any deep-sea diver what it feels like the further you go down and your brain might still not be able to wrap around it. But, unrelated, here’s what played in my head the entirety of my time reading this article from Science. Enjoy both!
Some of us thrive under pressure. Others can’t function without it....
пятница, 28 июня 2024 г.
Donald Trump's immunity decision due Monday as court term closes
The Supreme Court will close out its term on Monday with a long-awaited decision on Donald Trump's presidential immunity.
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The heartbreaking truth about Biden’s debate performance
Donald Trump may be a liar, but Biden's performance was a gut punch to those concerned about the future of our democracy.
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четверг, 27 июня 2024 г.
Arduino Nano USB Type C mini box #3DPrinting #3DThursday
Josillo shared this project on THingiverse!
Small box for Arduino Nano with USB type C connector.
No glue required. Cover snaps in the box
Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects...
'Real battle' to win over voters in Georgia: Biden and Trump debate in the swing state tonight
President Biden and former President Trump are debating in Georgia tonight and recent polling shows Trump doing better in this battleground state than Biden. Republican strategist Brian Robinson and democratic strategist Tharon Johnson join Chris Jansing to dig into how both candidates are trying to appeal to undecided voters.
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среда, 26 июня 2024 г.
‘Very embarrassing’: Supreme Court inadvertently posts document on pending Idaho abortion case
Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate, Mini Timmaraju, President of Reproductive Freedom for All and Dr. Kavita Patel, MSNBC Medical Contributor join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to yet another mistake made by the Supreme Court when it comes to releasing decisions on abortion related cases, this time with a potentially leaked decision involving emergency care to people who are pregnant and what the document...
Quantum Compass Test Under London
Turns out, the over 150 year old London Underground is an ideal testing spot for some new sensors. Researchers are trying to come up with more robust GPS that will work deep underwater.
A ‘quantum compass’ won’t rely on our current global navigation satellite systems. Via The Guardian:
The ideal place to test it is the London underground,...
вторник, 25 июня 2024 г.
NEW GUIDE: Adafruit HX711 24-bit ADC #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit
If you are feeling the stress and strain of modern life a Wheatstone bridge and you want to quantify it, this handy breakout will do the job, no sweat! The Adafruit HX711 Breakout contains a super-high-resolution 24-Bit differential ADC with extra gain circuitry that makes it perfect for measuring strain gauges / load cells or other sensors...
Trump could make his VP announcement before the first presidential debate
Former President Trump could announce his vice presidential pick for the 2024 election sometime before the first debate against President Biden. NBC News' Dasha Burns reports on who some Trump's potential picks could be.
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понедельник, 24 июня 2024 г.
‘An unprecedented spectacle’: Trump and Biden take different approaches to prep for first debate
Claire McCaskill, former U.S. Senator from Missouri, David Jolly, former congressman from Florida and Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent join John Heilemann in for Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the upcoming first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump and what are the goals for President Biden ahead of a debate with a counterpart who has been convicted of 34 felonies.
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With re-election hopes fading, Bob Good cries election fraud
Rep. Bob Good of Virginia is trailing in his primary, so the far-right Republican is using a trick Trump taught him: crying about nonexistent election fraud.
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воскресенье, 23 июня 2024 г.
The Nommo Award Finalists (What Are the Nommo Awards?) #SciFiSunday
The Hugos and the Nebulas aren’t the only annual scienbce fiction awards on the block! Here’s more about the Nommos from the African Speculative Fiction Society:
The African Speculative Fiction Society will promote science fiction and fantasy by Africans. Its 60
invited Charter Members include writers, editors, artists and publishers….
The...
Gov. Kathy Hochul defends pause on NYC congestion pricing: 'We can't be tone-deaf to our citizens'
New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the congestion pricing pause, a potential ban of masks on public transit, and other topics.
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Mary W. Jackson, NACA/NASA Mathematician and Engineer #EnhancedByEngineering @INWED1919 #INWED24
Today we celebrate Mary W. Jackson, NACA/NASA Mathematician and Engineer!
Here’s more from NASA:
Mary’s own path to an engineering career at the NASA Langley Research Center was far from direct. A native of Hampton, Virginia, she graduated from Hampton Institute in 1942 with a dual degree in Math and Physical Sciences, and accepted a job...
суббота, 22 июня 2024 г.
'Get ready for a big mess': Supreme Court's Trump immunity decision expected next week
The Supreme Court has waited months to rule on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity, helping him avoid more criminal trials during his campaign. Former Supreme Court clerk Leah Litman and Slate Senior Writer Mark Joseph Stern share what's ahead when the Justices finally respond to Trump's "outlandish" arguments.
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VP Kamala Harris: Debate will 'make clear the contrast' between Trump and Biden
Monday, on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe V. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris sits down with Mika Brzezinski for an exclusive interview. Watch Morning Joe Monday at 6am Eastern on MSNBC.
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пятница, 21 июня 2024 г.
Trump aims to ‘recalibrate expectations’ about Biden ahead of debate
President Joe Biden’s campaign now trails Donald Trump in donations after the former president reportedly received $50 million following his guilty verdict in his New York hush money case. NBC’s Senior Political Editor Mark Murray and Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason break down the numbers and weigh in on how both teams are preparing for the first debate.
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четверг, 20 июня 2024 г.
Donald Sutherland dies at 88
Veteran actor Donald Sutherland, known for his decades of work in film and television, has died at age 88. Sutherland rose to fame in the 1970s with roles in "Animal House" and "M*A*S*H" before becoming a household name. More recently, he starred in "The Hunger Games" franchise as the villainous President Coriolanus Snow.
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среда, 19 июня 2024 г.
Reopening for Juneteenth, a Museum Celebrating a Black Inventor #Juneteenth2024
The Lewis Latimer House Museum in Queens held a special Juneteenth reopening today. The museum has just undergone a large renovation. The new exhibits not only honor Latimer’s many contributions, they also bring his ideas into the present to highlight the lingering influences of his work. Lewis Latimer was a prominent inventor, draftsman,...
Putin’s North Korea visit a ‘wake-up call’ for White House: Asia, Korea expert
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inked a pact to defend each other’s countries in the event of military attack during their meeting this week. Janis Mackey Frayer, Peter Baker and Victor Cha join Andrea Mitchell to analyze the anti-Western alliance and its effects on the United States and the war in Ukraine.
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вторник, 18 июня 2024 г.
Senate Republicans derail effort to recreate ban on bump stocks
It wasn't that long ago when a bump stock ban enjoyed significant GOP support. So why did Senate Republicans derail the same idea today?
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понедельник, 17 июня 2024 г.
MAGA pastor’s sexual abuse scandal underscores the right’s hypocrisy on LGBTQ people
Megachurch leader Robert Morris, who has served as religious adviser to Trump, confessed to “inappropriate sexual behavior” after a woman accused him of molesting her starting when she was 12.
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‘Like a sober person taking the DUI test’: Nicolle on Trump bragging about cognitive test
Eddie Glaude, Princeton University Professor and Tim Miller, former spokesperson for the RNC join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss how right wing media and the Republican National Committee are using deceptive and edited videos of President Biden to cover up for the constant metal lapses of their preferred candidate who loves to brag about passing a cognitive test.
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воскресенье, 16 июня 2024 г.
Princess Kate makes first public appearance post-cancer diagnosis
Princess Kate makes her first official public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Meagan Fitzgerald and Melissa Murray join The Weekend to discuss.
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Hunter Biden and I are both prodigal sons. We’d still be lost without our dads.
President Joe Biden's statement after his son Hunter was found guilty on three gun charges reveals how he has lovingly responded to his son's addiction to drugs.
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суббота, 15 июня 2024 г.
Milwaukee Mayor: Trump insulting the city isn't a smart political strategy
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joined MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss former President Donald Trump's recent comments calling Milwaukee a "horrible" city.
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пятница, 14 июня 2024 г.
‘Deadly consequence’: Supreme Court rolls back Trump-era ban on gun bump stocks
Dave Cullen, Author of New York Times Bestselling books "Columbine" and "Parkland: Birth of a Movement and Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor for the Justice Department join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the Supreme Court rejecting a ban on gun bump stocks, a common sense gun reform move made by Republican President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass shooting of 2017 and what it...
четверг, 13 июня 2024 г.
'Defund SCOTUS?': Senate turns up heat on Clarence Thomas grifting and Alito scandals
As the GOP torpedoes a Democratic-led Supreme Court ethics package, MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber discusses the latest Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas scandals with ProPublica’s Justin Elliott.
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Customizable Bike Light Mount V2 #3DThursday #3DPrinting
Shared by nathanandjenilee on Thingiverse:
I added options for holes since I need to mount my turn signal light onto something that won’t take zipties. The original model works exactly as before, but you can turn on the options for holes in the parameters. There is also an option for an oval mount instead of a rectangle, which is designed...
среда, 12 июня 2024 г.
Oklahoma high court ends last hope of justice for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a lawsuit from the last known survivors of the Tulsa race massacre on Wednesday who had sought reparations from the city.
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In an unfortunate stunt, Republicans hold AG Garland in contempt
It was obvious that House Republicans planned to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt as part of a partisan stunt. GOP members did it anyway.
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Here’s the difference between a presidential pardon and commutation
If Joe Biden isn’t pardoning his son Hunter after his conviction on federal gun charges, then he likely isn’t going to commute his impending sentence, either.
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вторник, 11 июня 2024 г.
Biden calls for assault weapons ban after son's gun conviction
President Joe Biden called for the ban of assault weapons after his son Hunter Biden was found guilty on all charges in the federal gun case.
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понедельник, 10 июня 2024 г.
Jury begins deliberations in Hunter Biden gun trial
The jury in Hunter Biden's gun trial has begun their deliberations. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has details on what the jury heard during closing arguments.
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воскресенье, 9 июня 2024 г.
'How can you even live with yourself?': Rev. Al presses Rep. Byron Donalds over Jim Crow comments
Rep. Bryon Donalds, a frontrunner for former President Donald Trump's running mate, joined MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss his recent comments glorifying the Jim Crow era.
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Sweet Tooth’s post-apocalyptic plague required a pinkie-finger-wiggling machine
In Netflix’s Sweet Tooth society has been overtaken by ‘The Sick’. When characters first contract the illness the first symptom is a telltale pinkie wiggle.
Unless the actors all had immaculate pinkie dexterity, something had to create that effect. Was it CGI, a prop finger…? Nope! it was a “pinky-wiggling machine” powered by an old hard...
суббота, 8 июня 2024 г.
New Products 6/5/24 Featuring Adafruit CH9328 UART to HID Keyboard Breakout
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NEW PRODUCTS THIS WEEK
Seeed Studio Round Touchscreen Display for Xiao / QT Py: Seeed Studio Round Display for XIAO is an expansion board compatible with all XIAO development boards. It features a fully covered touch screen on one side, designed as a 39mm disc. It contains an onboard RTC holder, charge...
Rep. Marc Veasey: We can't forget the Black troops of D-Day
MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by Rep. Marc Veasey to discuss the 80th anniversary of D-Day, President Biden's recent border action, and comments about Jim Crow from Rep. Byron Donalds.
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'How can you even live with yourself?': Rev. Al presses Rep. Byron Donalds over Jim Crow comments
Rep. Bryon Donalds, a frontrunner for former President Donald Trump's running mate, joined MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss his recent comments glorifying the Jim Crow era.
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Alex Jones' lies about the Sandy Hook shooting may have finally caught up with him
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has agreed to sell his assets to help pay the massive debt that he owes to families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims, whom he has spent years spreading lies about and defaming.
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пятница, 7 июня 2024 г.
Woman who says she's Martha in 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation
A woman who said "Baby Reindeer" is based on her identity has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the show has ruined her reputation.
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Does the public have a right to speedy trials against Trump?
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay the other criminal trials against him, but courts have said there is a public interest in "speedy" trials.
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Justice Thomas confirms 2019 trips paid for by Harlan Crow in financial disclosure
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has acknowledged trips paid for by Harlan Crow in new financial disclosures. NBC News' Lawrence Hurley has details on what the reports show as Thomas faces criticisms for gifts he has received.
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Charlie Kirk's women's summit promotes an outdated conception of womanhood
Turning Point Action is hosting a summit this weekend to promote conservatives’ warped, gender-obsessed view of how society should be run.
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четверг, 6 июня 2024 г.
The Book House by Xykit #3DPrinting #3DThursday
Xykit shared this project on Thingiverse!
A resting place for that book your are in the middle of reading. This 3D printable book holder / drawer cabinet can be made into a variety of configurations. Just keep it on your end table, night stand, or coffee table. Tuck your reading glasses in the cubby, and add some drawer stackers to store...
Big Tech CEOs are lining up to back Trump. Don't be surprised.
Donald Trump’s campaign is courting tech executives and investors — many of them white men — in a move that's only surprising because of a widespread misconception of Silicon Valley as a bastion of liberalism.
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Why Steve Bannon’s effort to avoid prison failed legally
Trump ally Steve Bannon’s “advice of counsel” defense was always flimsy factually. And more importantly, it was contrary to controlling — and now confirmed — precedent.
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Alito recused from a Supreme Court case. No, not that one.
The Supreme Court issued three opinions Thursday, and one was a bankruptcy ruling whose most noteworthy feature may have been the justice who didn’t participate in the case: Samuel Alito.
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среда, 5 июня 2024 г.
‘A difficult needle to thread’: President Biden’s messages in France on D-Day anniversary
NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell, Biden campaign surrogate Jim Messina, and New York Times reporter Peter Baker join Chris Jansing, speaking about President Biden’s visit to France on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and the messages the President will be sending to U.S. allies.
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вторник, 4 июня 2024 г.
'MTG set up this whole committee for failure': Rep. Garcia blasts GOP attacks on Dr. Fauci
During a contentious hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci defended himself against Republican lawmakers' accusations of a cover-up regarding the origins of COVID-19. Fauci refuted the claims as "absolutely false" and emphasized his commitment to public health. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) joined Morning Joe to discuss.
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'Certain' trial will take place after election: Arguments in Trump's Georgia appeal set for October
Arguments for former President Trump's appeal in the Georgia election interference case are set for October. Former U.S. attorney Chuck Rosenberg joins Chris Jansing to discuss, saying it seems "certain" that the trial will start after the election.
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понедельник, 3 июня 2024 г.
Electric guitar with LED WS2812b
Fun build from Italian engineer Luigi Morelli
We insert a 8-program IR-controlled play of lights with Arduino on an electric guitar, filter the residual noise and off to the stage!
See the full details here on Hackster.io
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Justice Alito's nonrecusal in Trump, Jan. 6 cases can't be ignored
Justice Samuel Alito's strained logic on his failure to recuse on Jan. 6-related cases demonstrates his own partisanship and motivated reasoning.
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After Trump’s felony convictions, Republicans visit El Salvador and gush over an authoritarian
A bunch of Republicans appeared in El Salvador for Nayib Bukele’s inauguration in yet another demonstration of the MAGA movement’s allegiance to authoritarians.
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Trump's UFC walkthrough was a sad picture of MAGA masculinity
Following his felony conviction in New York, Donald Trump ran to a group he's long relied on for support: whiny men with a penchant for violence.
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воскресенье, 2 июня 2024 г.
MLB incorporation of Negro League stats is 'disgusting timing,' sports journalist says
Negro Leagues statistics have officially been added to Major League Baseball's historical record. MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by sports journalist Terence Moore, author of "The Real Hank Aaron: An Intimate Look at the Life and Legacy of the Home Run King."
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Rep. Horsford on how the Biden campaign can reach Black voters
MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, to discuss how the Biden campaign can win with Black voters this November and other political topics.
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Greatest mechanical calculating devices of all time
A swift rundown of some great innovations in calculation from Jason Weisberger on BoingBoing:
Mechanical calculators are fascinating. They represent the early ingenuity and groundbreaking prowess that paved the way for modern computing. While the iPhone or Android device you are likely reading this on is exponentially more powerful and...
'It shows how far we have come': Mexico set to elect first female president
Polls are open in Mexico, where voters are set to elect the country's first female president. NBC News' Guad Venegas spoke to one woman who says she's excited that gender is no longer a deterrent to holding public office.
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суббота, 1 июня 2024 г.
Five Exceptional SFF Bookstores and Libraries
Super fun list about about fictional bookstores and libraries. Earlier this year my kids (finally) moved out of the destructive phase and we now can rent library books on the regular. I had forgotten the magic of these spaces and it’s been such a joy to rediscover them through a different lens. Each library has its own distinct character...
New Products 5/29/24 Feat. Adafruit I2C Controlled + Keypad Shield Kit for 16×2 LCD!
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NEW PRODUCTS THIS WEEK
Ceramic Tip Tweezers
You’ll need a good pair of tweezers when soldering delicate surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components. These are a great pair of precision, heat-resistant tweezers. They’ve got a metal body and ceramic inset tips, so they are anti-magnetic and will not...
Fmr. 'Apprentice' contestant whom Trump allegedly called the N-word speaks out
A former producer of "The Apprentice" claims there is video of Donald Trump calling then-contestant Kwame Jackson the N-word during the show's first season. Jackson joins MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss his time on "The Apprentice."
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Dinesh D'Souza's bogus 2020 election fraud film pulled by publisher
The conservative media company behind "2000 Mules," Dinesh D'Souza's 2020 election conspiracy film, pulled the documentary from its platforms.
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