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New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
The week in whoppers: The NY Times dreams of a MAGA ‘uproar' over Trump, Rep. Ilhan Omar slurs America and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions This story: 'Trump's Base in Uproar Over His Openness to Joining Iran Fight' — The New York Times, Wednesday We say: Sorry, Gray Lady, but a new poll by J.L. Partners shows 'MAGA Republicans' overwhelmingly support US strikes on Iran — indeed, by more than 3-1. Just 19% oppose them. The Times may be drooling at the thought of MAGA ditching President Donald Trump if he joins Israel's attack, or maybe even getting him to stand down. But in real life, folks from Trump's 'base' are sticking with him — and are far from the isolationists the Times pretends. This charge: '[America is being] turned into one of the worst countries.' — Rep. Ilhan Omar (D), Tuesday We say: Omar fumed over Trump's use of the military to quell violence in Los Angeles and his parade for the Army's 250th anniversary. Even in dictatorial Somalia, her native country, she said, she couldn't recall 'anything like that.' Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Seriously? Is she truly that ignorant about Siad Barre's torture and murder of thousands of political prisoners? Clearly her family knew enough to come to America, and 'worst country' or not, don't expect her to go back any time soon. This tweet: We say: Huh? What exactly did the No Kings silliness accomplish, besides letting lefties stew in their Trump-derangement fever swamps? Yes, many Trump-haters turned out; activism, after all, is the left's forte. Yet as replies to the tweet joked, America has precisely the same number of 'kings' today as it had before: zero. This Claim: 'It's not our job [as reporters] to be objective.' — Ex-ABC correspondent Terry Moran, Monday We say: Moran, who ABC fired for savagely bashing Trump aide Stephen Miller as a 'world-class hater,' is basically admitting he (and other reporters) are biased. Wow, what honesty! Yes, reporters can have opinions, but their private views shouldn't be allowed to distort supposedly 'objective' news stories. Oh, and Moran's later claim that he's 'not that liberal' is a whopper in itself: Never mind his longtime record; his hit on Miller alone shows just where he stands. — Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ex-garda avoids jail for second time over harassment of woman
A retired detective garda who was facing jail time after he contacted a woman despite his conviction for harassing her has had his eight-month custodial sentence suspended on District Court Appeals Court heard that Eamon Moran (51) has suffered ill health ever since he was attacked on a 2012 deportation flight and was recently in intensive with an address in Perrystown, Dublin 12, harassed a woman by sending her unwanted texts and calls on dates between 2021 and 2023. He originally pleaded guilty before the District Court and was convicted of harassment under section 10.1 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, amended by the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act was sentenced to eight months in custody, which was fully suspended for two years on the condition that Moran would make no contact with the injured party and her family, would continue his medical rehabilitation and would stay one kilometre away from the injured party's jail sentence was reactivated by Judge David McHugh at Blanchardstown District Court in October 2024 after the court heard Moran had contacted the woman by email and phone after his conviction. The victim reported the breaches to gardai, saying that his actions caused her some anxiety and court heard that Moran had sent an email and then called the victim on two different days in September 2024, which went unanswered. It was found that Moran had breached the conditions of his suspended sentence and he did not contest this in the District for the appellant, Niamh Ní Aonghusa BL, today told the District Court Appeals Court that Moran 'misinterpreted this non-relationship' and is "very much apologetic" to the victim. She said he has no intention whatsoever to contact the victim Ní Aonghusa said that Moran's health has been in decline since an incident in 2012 in which he was on a flight that was deporting people in his duty as a garda when he was attacked by a man with a razor presented several letters from medical professionals which said that Moran suffered a stroke, had a hole in his heart and had a liver said that he was recently in intensive care in St James's Hospital and that the muscles in his legs have depreciated. Judge Sinéad McMullan said that this is 'obviously a very serious matter' and that no one should have to deal with said there was a clear court order that Moran 'clearly breached', but she also took into account that he was recently very McMullan decided to fully suspend the sentence of eight months for a period of two years on the condition that Moran in no way attempt to contact the injured party ever again, stay one kilometre away from her house, continue to receive medical attention and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Dominion Post
2 days ago
- Health
- Dominion Post
Help on gambling is just a call away
As online sports betting and casino apps surge in West Virginia, mental health advocates see a crisis level in gambling for young adults — specifically in Morgantown. The West Virginia 1-800-GAMBLER helpline, operated by First Choice Services, is seeing its busiest year yet. The number of callers seeking help has increased tremendously since the legalization of mobile sports betting and online casino gaming, helpline officials said. 'Every year I say it's the busiest year, and every year, the real calls keep going up,' helpline representative Sheila Moran said. 'The demographics have shifted. It used to be mostly middle-aged women calling. Now it's overwhelmingly younger men, especially in college towns like Morgantown.' With a university, a strong sports culture and students experiencing independence for the first time, Morgantown has become a hotspot for gambling activity. Many callers began betting casually only to find themselves hooked after a big win, Moran said. 'That early high is dangerous. People do not realize how addicting it can be to feel like a winner,' Moran said. 'It's not about money. It's about chasing that feeling.' The 1-800-GAMBLER line offers free, confidential support 24/7. Unlike some national services that have moved toward automation, this helpline still connects callers to real people. The support is widespread and something for each person's comfort level. There are counselor-led support groups, one-on-one therapy with licensed professionals, peer support with others in long-term recovery, self-help resources like podcasts and books, and a new mobile app called PG Connections to connect users with anonymous peer support across the state. First Choice Services also works with family members who may be affected by a loved one's gambling. Parents concerned about their children — or children concerned about their parents — are welcome to call for guidance. 'Ten years ago, if you asked people if they knew someone with a gambling problem, you'd get a few raised hands,' said Moran. 'Now, every hand in the room goes up and everyone has a story.' The organization has also begun outreach in high schools, where gambling is becoming more common among teens. The helpline can be reached by calling or texting 1-800-GAMBLER or visiting to chat with a real person online. 'We want people to know that recovery is possible,' Moran said. 'You don't have to hit rock bottom before reaching out. We are here to help at any stage.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fired ABC News journalist stands by his post criticizing Trump and adviser
A journalist who lost his job at ABC News after describing top White House aide Stephen Miller as someone 'richly endowed with the capacity for hatred' has said he published that remark on social media because he felt it was 'true'. 'It was something that was in my heart and mind,' the network's former senior national correspondent Terry Moran said Monday on The Bulwark political podcast. 'And I would say I used very strong language deliberately.' Moran's comments to Bulwark host Tim Miller about standing by his statements came a little more than a week after he wrote on X that Stephen Miller – the architect of Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies – 'eats his hate'. 'His hatreds are his spiritual nourishment,' Moran's post read, in part. He added that the president 'is a world-class hater. But his hatred [is] only a means to an end, and that end [is] his own glorification'. Related: Reporter says she was fired from Trump-friendly outlet after criticizing Hegseth Moran subsequently deleted the post, which had been published shortly after midnight on 8 June. ABC News initially suspended Moran pending an investigation, citing a policy against 'subjective attacks on others'. But then the network announced it would not be renewing his employment contract, effectively dismissing him. Among the polarizing reactions which stemmed from Moran's deleted post was one from Stephen Miller, a white nationalist, which read: 'The most important fact about Terry's full meltdown is what it shows about the corporate press in America. For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist's pose. Terry pulled off his mask.' But Moran on Monday maintained that he is 'a proud centrist' who opposes 'the viciousness and the intolerance that you feel when we argue politics'. Tim Miller asked Moran whether he was drunk at the time of the post. Moran replied that it had actually been 'a normal family night' that culminated with him putting his children to bed before he wrote out his thoughts about Stephen Miller. 'I typed it out and I looked at it and I thought 'that's true',' said Moran, who had been at ABC since 1997. 'And I hit send. 'I thought that's a description of the public man that I'm describing.' Some of Trump's most high-profile allies took verbal aim at Moran before his departure from ABC News was announced. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared on Fox News and said Moran's post was 'unacceptable and unhinged', and JD Vance said it was a 'vile smear'. Nearly six months earlier, ABC News had agreed to pay $15m to a Trump presidential foundation or museum to settle a defamation case that he brought after the network's anchor George Stephanopoulos incorrectly asserted that Trump had been found 'liable for rape' in a lawsuit filed by columnist E Jean Carroll. Trump had actually been found liable for sexually abusing Carroll. Moran by Monday had joined the Substack publishing platform as an independent journalist. He told Tim Miller that he was hoping to interview members of the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio. Members of that community were politically villainized after Trump boosted debunked stories about Haitian immigrants eating pets ahead of his victory in November's presidential election. Moran alluded to how the vast majority of the Haitian immigrants in Springfield were there legally through a temporary protected status that had been allocated to them due to violent unrest in their home country. They generally arrived in Springfield to work in local produce packaging and machining factories whose owners were experiencing a labor shortage after the Covid-19 pandemic. And many are facing the prospect of being forced to leave the US by 3 August after the Trump administration decided to end legal visa programs for Haitians such as humanitarian parole and temporary protected status. 'The town had come to depend on them,' Moran said. 'That town was falling flat and now had risen.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Guwahati-Dibrugarh & Jorhat-Delhi morning flights from Sept 20: CM
Dibrugarh: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that a morning flight will operate, starting from Sept 20, between Guwahati and Dibrugarh. Additionally, regular morning flights will begin along the Delhi–Jorhat and Guwahati–Silchar routes, the CM said, adding that efforts will be made to introduce evening flights as well. Responding to recent allegations by Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi regarding the govt's handling of the situation in Dhubri and it being orchestrated by RSS-BJP forces, Sarma strongly refuted the claims, accusing Gogoi of politicising sensitive issues. "How can a Hindu person slaughter a cow, sever the head and throw it in front of a temple? And what about the rest of the carcass? The act seems deliberately staged," the CM said, dismissing the MP's accusation. Speaking about the long-standing demand for preservation of Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala's ancestral home at Tamulbari, Sarma said while such initiatives become formal govt projects when taken up officially, local communities and organisations should ideally take the lead in preserving cultural heritage. "I will see what can be done from the govt's side as well," Sarma said. Regarding the functioning of Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), Sarma said the public sector unit was currently surviving on govt support, while running at a loss. On ensuring proper ethnic representation in autonomous councils, the CM reiterated that Matak people will vote in the Matak council and Moran people in Moran council, preserving their integrity and representation.
