Zambia leads Malawi 2-0 at halftime. Nigeria leads Egypt 2-0 at halftime. #WAFCON
Matt
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Originally from Queens, NY. Pragmatic Jewish Democrat. Yankees, Lakers, Cards, Devils, Chelsea FC, FSU, UCLA. Civil Rights. Equality. Multiculturalism. Ruthless Pragmatism.
MN & WI next week & FL the week after out of the states that have been very annoying online, beyond the other primaries still to go…
A campaign poster circulating among Colorado Republicans depicts Attorney General Phil Weiser, who is Jewish and whose family members are Holocaust survivors, with devil horns, which critics say invokes a classic antisemitic trope. Marc Rod reports:
Jewish Colorado AG targeted with campaign poster depicting him with devil horns
Phil Weiser, a Democrat, is the party’s nominee for governor
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Read today's #DailyKickoff: 🔔 Saved by the Bell, again Full briefing 👇 ji.news/5dmuy
Saved by the Bell, again
Plus, Dara Horn's provocative new title
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ANALYSIS | The results paint a picture of a Democratic Party deeply divided, with older voters, Black voters and Jewish voters forming the centrist coalition, which is facing an insurgency from the left made up of younger voters, white progressives and Arab Americans. By Josh Kraushaar
Pro-Israel Democrats show signs of life in Michigan, Missouri primaries
The results paint a picture of a Democratic Party deeply divided, with older voters, Black voters and Jewish voters forming the centrist coalition
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Experts are warning that the United States’ dwindling stockpiles of long‑range missiles and air-defense interceptors following the war with Iran could complicate Washington’s ability to deter adversarial aggression and maintain military readiness in other theaters.
As Iran war depletes U.S. missile stocks, experts warn deterrence is at risk
The drawdown in U.S. stockpiles could complicate future efforts to defend Israel while deterring China, Iran and other adversaries
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On MS NOW this morning, Abdul El-Sayed, who was about to be declared the winner of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, called Israel “bloodthirsty” and said his critiques go beyond the government of Netanyahu. Danielle Cohen-Kanik reports: ji.news/5dpaf
Jewish groups expressed concern on Wednesday about the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, highlighting his extreme rhetoric on Israel and the broader rise of the far-left. Marc Rod reports: ji.news/5dpmn
Jewish Dems ‘disappointed’ in Michigan Senate results, stop short of endorsing El-Sayed
AIPAC indicated it intends to remain engaged in the race, while the Anti-Defamation League raised concerns about El-Sayed’s rhetoric and the acceptance of it
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Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, urged pro-Israel college students to distinguish between protected speech and actionable discriminatory conduct — “people literally interfering with your ability to get an education” — when facing antisemitism on campus.
DOJ’s Dhillon tells pro-Israel students: Know the difference between protected speech and discrimination
The assistant attorney general for civil rights urged students at the ICC summit to separate offensive expression from conduct that actually blocks access to education
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U.S. lawmakers expressed deep skepticism over the Board of Peace’s newly announced Hamas disarmament framework, pointing to violations already taking place in Gaza and a lack of indications that Hamas is serious about honoring a deal.
Lawmakers from both parties pessimistic Trump’s Hamas disarmament deal will hold
GOP Sen. Mike Rounds: ‘I’ll believe it when I actually see it happening’
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Mayor Mamdani refused to close the door on a trip to Michigan to campaign for newly minted Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Will Bredderman reports:
Mamdani won’t rule out traveling to Michigan to campaign for El-Sayed
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to close the door on a trip to Michigan to campaign for newly minted Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, whom Mamdani praised for what he described as a focus on “the concerns of working-class Americans” — even as he tried to explain away El-Sayed’s poor performance in the... Read More
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Just saw someone describe el Sayed's primary win as "seismic." Can someone explain to me how winning with a margin of less than a point is "seismic?" Does the meaning of words matter anymore? (Pic of Secretariat in the 1973 Belmont Stakes to illustrate what a seismic victory really looks like.)
New UCLA assistant coach Noelle Quinn on returning to her alma mater after an extensive playing and coaching career in the WNBA: “If I wanted to come back to college, this was the only place I wanted to be.”
UCLA rounds out its women’s basketball coaching staff with the addition of assistant and former player Noelle Quinn, the program announced this morning.
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UCLA women's basketball coaching staff adds ex-WNBA coach alumnus Noelle Quinn - Daily Bruin
The success of a team depends on the coaching staff behind it. And the Bruins’ staff continues to strengthen. UCLA women’s basketball announced the addition of Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach for t...
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Regardless of how one feels, Stevens got thrashed all across social media and wasn't hyped up and damn near won. Make the excuses you want to make and that's fine but that's a red flag for folks who support AES. No, it wasn't AIPAC that made this race close.
🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid are preparing a bid for Cristian Romero to be submitted after next sales (Molina + possibly Ruggeri). Bid to be in line with Inter previous proposal; Inter had €40m package in place with Spurs but nothing done on player side. Simeone wants Cuti, as @marca reports.
🚨⚪️ Tottenham are in direct talks with Cody Gakpo’s camp over possible move this summer, after approaches revealed in July. Deal depends on Liverpool decision; doors closed back in July but now could depend on financial package/Barcola pursuit. #THFC are trying.
🚨🇮🇹 Gianfranco Zola signs with Italian Federation to join Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri. Zola will coordinate the youth system for Italy.
🔴⚪️✅ Exclusive story, confirmed: Mikey Moore, one step away from joining Köln.
🚨🔴🔵 Takehiro Tomiyasu to Crystal Palace, here we go! Medical passed in London and contract to be signed in next 48h. Japanese defender joins #CPFC as free agent after leaving Ajax in the summer. 🇯🇵
🚨⚪️ The meeting between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr with his agents today has been described as ‘very positive’ by all parties involved. Discussions are underway over new deal with his agency Roc Nation and the player himself. Real Madrid asked for final answer ASAP. ⏰
🚨⚪️ Real Madrid are increasingly confident to receive final green light from Vinicius Jr on new contract. New proposal being discussed but Madrid optimistic and Vini Jr’s camp also positive after today’s meeting. José Mourinho also got involved. 🎥➕
NEW: The left is notching big victories in Democratic races. But in St. Louis, center-left Wesley Bell just flipped the script and crushed his lefty rival. I asked him about defying the trend. And we spoke to voters to understand why. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
How a center-left Democrat flipped the script on a fiery progressive in one primary battle
Amid a summer of trouble for other Democratic House members facing progressive challengers, Rep. Wesley Bell managed to defeat former Rep. Cori Bush.
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Wesley Bell: "Progressives are supposed to make progress." He says lawmakers must "do the work" and not simply say things to get attention.
Sahil Kapur@sahilkapur.bsky.social · 4h agoNEW: The left is notching big victories in Democratic races. But in St. Louis, center-left Wesley Bell just flipped the script and crushed his lefty rival. I asked him about defying the trend. And we spoke to voters to understand why. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...