Michel Mitchell

Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington will receive the highest US civilian honor. President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

The biggest political moments of 2024

The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann recap the most important moments in American politics in 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Keith Kellogg, a former national security adviser and retired lieutenant general in the US military, to be special envoy to Ukraine and Russia in his second administration. (BBC)

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire to end nearly 14 months of fighting. Israel has approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. – apnews

The New York Times

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With Limited Options, Volodymyr Zelensky Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine. A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield have left Kyiv with no evident Plan B.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-russia-war.html
STOP THIS WAR !!!!

One Direction was the internet’s first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force. Liam Payne’s voice is the first one heard in the culture-shifting boy band One Direction’s debut single: “What Makes You Beautiful” launches into a bouncy guitar riff, a cheeky and borderline gratuitous cowbell and then, Payne.-AP

New York Film Festival
Naomi Watts, Carla Gugino, Sigrid Nunez & More on The Friend | NYFF62
Directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel, author Sigrid Nunez, and cast members Naomi Watts, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Noma Dumezweni, Constance Wu, Owen Teague, and Bing join NYFF62 programmer Florence Almozini to discuss The Friend, a Spotlight…[Leggi tutto]

More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
Hurricane Milton has plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes. – AP

Elon Musk makes first appearance at Trump rally casting election in dire terms
Elon Musk heralded Donald Trump on Saturday as the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America.” (apnews)

Great !!!!

Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for huge rally with Vance and Musk
Donald Trump is setting aside what are now near-constant worries for his physical safety in order to fulfill “really an obligation.” . apnews.com

New York Film Festival
NYFF62: Sept. 27 – Oct. 14, 2024 | Presenting new & important films since 1963.
Director RaMell Ross introduces Nickel Boys, the Opening Night selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival, with NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim.

Israeli special forces cross into Lebanese territory ahead of possible ground invasion
Israel expanded its attacks today on Iran-backed militant groups across the region after the killing of powerful Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. – nbcnews.com/

I like Cindy Hyde-Smith !!!