Why Twitter, Spotify and other major sites may be inaccessible
What happens when you send an e-mail or buy something online? Most of what we do on the Internet requires sending data thousands of miles to other computers. But how does the data know where to go, and can it get lost or stolen along the way? (Julio C. Negron, Craig Timberg and Jorge Ribas/The Washington Post) A key part of the Internet's infrastructure was hit by a series of attacks Friday, causing major services such as Twitter, Spotify and PayPal to be inaccessible for many users aroun..>> view originalDonald Trump is in a funk: Bitter, hoarse and pondering, 'If I lose. . .'
FLETCHER, N.C. — As he took the stage here in this mountain town Friday afternoon, Donald Trump was as subdued as the modest crowd that turned out to see him. He complained about the usual things — the dishonest media, his “corrupt” rival Hillary Clinton — but his voice was hoarse and his heart didn’t seem in it. He also promised to do all that he could to win, but he explained why he might lose. “What a waste of time if we don’t pull this off,” Trump said. “You know, these guys have said: ‘It..>> view originalAntiabortion activists face headwinds with Clinton leading and ...
Antiabortion activists, already experiencing a difficult year, say their movement faces a pivotal moment as another Democrat who staunchly supports abortion rights appears likely to occupy the White House. First came the death of Antonin Scalia, an ardent ally on the Supreme Court. Then came a stinging defeat before the justices over a sweeping Texas law regulating abortion providers. Now, activists are afraid that Hillary Clinton is headed to victory — and angry that Donald Trump has done his..>> view originalHuma Abedin told Clinton her secret email account caused problems
Hillary Clinton’s secret email account caused her to miss a call, apparently to the French foreign minister, according to newly released emails Friday that showed the then-secretary of state frustrated by the system she had established.Top personal aide Huma Abedin was trying to set up a call with someone identified as Kouchner — seemingly Bernard Kouchner, the top French diplomat at the time — but Mrs. Clinton’s OK for the call didn’t get to Ms. Abedin in time.“You are having email delays,” Ms...>> view originalJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is making her opera debut
Justice at the opera: The tenor Corey Evan Rotz serenades Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Washington National Opera in 2013. On Nov. 12, Ginsburg will be taking the stage. (Yassine El Mansouri For the Washington National Opera.) You’ve seen her on the bench, now see her on the stage. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is making her official opera debut on Nov. 12, playing the role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp on opening night of “The Daughter of the Regiment” at the Washington Na..>> view originalThis Khizr Khan ad for Hillary Clinton is incredibly powerful
The story of Humayun Khan — and his parents — became common knowledge during the Democratic National Convention. Khan, a Muslim American soldier, was killed in Iraq in 2004 when he ran toward a suicide bomber, saving the lives of the men he was in charge of. Khizr Khan, the soldier's father, told the story of his son's life and sacrifice powerfully at the convention — while chiding Donald Trump for his comments about banning Muslims from entering the country. Trump attacked Khan as a Democratic..>> view originalIn Indiana's Senate race, Evan Bayh's image problem just went from ...
After two terms in the Senate, Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) announced in 2010 that he was done with Congress. “There are better ways to serve my fellow citizens,” Bayh said. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Generally speaking, there were three main reasons former Democratic senator and governor of Indiana Evan Bayh got recruited and then decided to run for Senate again after abruptly leaving it six year ago: The map looked promising for Democrats to take back control of the Senate, and Bayh could play a ..>> view originalWhy the rumored AT&T merger with Time Warner is such a huge deal
(Chris Rank/Bloomberg News) In what some analysts are calling an unprecedented “seismic shift” for the media and technology world, AT&T may soon buy the entertainment company Time Warner, a deal that could turn the legacy telecom carrier into a media titan the likes of which America has never seen. A combination between the two companies could rival some of the biggest mergers in history, with AT&T potentially gaining control over hugely valuable brands spanning television, film, sports, new..>> view originalTrump's new justification for attacking the Clintons: Michelle Obama ...
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attacked President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at a campaign stop, saying "We have a bunch of babies running our country ... they're losers," on Oct. 21 in Fletcher, N.C. (The Washington Post) Donald Trump offered a new justification on Friday for attacking Bill Clinton's indiscretions and Hillary Clinton's handling of them: Michelle Obama did it first. Here's what Trump said in Fletcher, N.C.: “And I see how [President Obama's] wife l..>> view original'Please reelect Gerald' is the political ad we all needed
Let's be honest: This election is exhausting for everyone — the people running for office, the people reporting on other people running for office, the people reading or viewing the reporting about people running for office. The presidential candidates are the least-liked in history, and their debates were unpleasant, anxiety-inducing affairs. We're literally counting down the days to Nov. 8. We aren't the only ones. America, meet Charlyn Daugherty. Her husband, Gerald Daugherty, was first elec..>> view original
Thursday, November 10, 2016
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