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US Truckers Boycott Corrupt New York, Rally Behind Trump
Truckers in the United States have hinted that they will soon stop making deliveries to New York City in protest of former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud case, in which he was ordered on Friday to pay $355 million in fines for various fraud counts involving his commercial enterprise.
Trucker Chicago Ray launched the move, which gathered traction after he posted a video on social media saying that some truckers refuse to bring products to the city.
In the video, Ray indicated that other drivers he had spoken with planned to suspend deliveries in protest of the Manhattan Supreme Court verdict delivered last Friday.
“I’ve been on the radio for an hour and spoke with roughly ten drivers… “And they’re going to start refusing loads to New York City on Monday,” Ray added in the video released on X.
Ray said he didn’t know “how far across the country this is” or how many trucks would protest Trump’s decision, “but I’ll tell you what — you f*** around and find out,” he said.
“Our managers won’t care if we refuse the cargoes; we’ll simply move elsewhere. “Do you know how f***ing difficult it is to enter New York City with one of these motherf***ers?” the trucker asked, referring to his vehicle. “Man, f*** that.”
I got family in New York City and NJ but Truckers are pissed….. 👇 Truckers for Trump https://t.co/njSbx7LHWV
— Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 (@Chicago1Ray) February 17, 2024
Later in the video, Ray said that 95 or 96 per cent of American truckers backed Trump over President Joe Biden and promised to deliver any updates on the protest’s specifics by tomorrow.
Former President Donald Trump retweeted Ray’s video on his Truth Social account Saturday night. “What an honour to have so many great patriots on the side of freedom! Joe Biden’s Unfair and Dangerous Weaponization of Law Enforcement poses a significant threat to democracy. “Make America Great Again!” The post reads.
Two days ago, Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron levied substantial penalties on Trump, his companies, and co-defendants for allegedly misleading financial statements. The court made its decision without a jury.
Trump’s adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric must pay $4 million after Engoron found them guilty of fraud, including making false financial statements, altering business documents, and conspiring. Allen Weisselberg, the former CFO of the Trump Organisation, also faces a $1 million fine. All offenders received a $364 million penalty fine on Friday afternoon.
As part of the decision, the Trump Organisation is prohibited from making loans in New York for the next three years. The 92-page decision also prohibits Trump from “serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity in New York” during that time.
Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, called Engoron’s judgement a “manifest injustice” and said the former president intends to appeal.
“It is the culmination of a multi-year, politically fueled witch hunt that was designed to ‘take down Donald Trump,’ before Letitia James ever stepped foot into the Attorney General’s office,” Habba said in a statement. “If this decision stands, it will serve as a signal to every single American that New York is no longer open for business.”
Democrats’ unrelenting pursuit of former President Trump has dominated political debate. The Democrats’ unwavering focus on probing Trump’s behaviour has exacerbated tensions and worsened the political gap.
Their never-ending efforts to bring Trump accountable for alleged wrongdoing have dominated the news and divided public opinion. The continuous scrutiny has only increased, with Democrats showing no indications of backing down in their quest for justice.
The endless investigations and legal battles have highlighted the deep polarisation that defines modern American politics, impeding the path to unification and cooperation.
Biden has armed the Justice Department, utilising its authority to target political opponents and suppress dissent.
Critics claim this decision weakens the department’s independence and impartiality, transforming it into a vehicle for partisan objectives. The administration’s activities have aroused concerns about the erosion of civil freedoms and the rule of law, prompting some to demand greater supervision and accountability.
The politicisation of the Justice Department has ignited a heated discussion about the appropriate role of law enforcement in a democratic society.
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Britain Must Be Ready for War in 3 Years, Warns New Army Chief
The new head of the Army has stated that Britain must be prepared to fight a war within three years.
Gen Sir Roland Walker has issued a warning about a variety of risks in what he calls a “increasingly volatile” environment.
However, he stated that war was not inevitable and that the Army had “just enough time” to prepare to prevent conflict.
He stated that the Army’s fighting capacity would be doubled by 2027 and tripled by the end of the decade.
Gen Walker warned that the Britain was under threat from a “axis of upheaval” in his first speech as Prime Minister on Tuesday.
Among the primary concerns confronting the Britain in the next years, as noted by the general in a briefing, is an enraged Russia, which may seek vengeance on the West for helping Ukraine, regardless of who wins the war.
He stated: “It doesn’t matter how it finishes. I believe Russia will emerge from it weaker objectively – or completely – but still very, very dangerous and seeking some form of retaliation for what we have done to assist Ukraine.”
Britain’s Government Defence Review and Military Challenges
He also warned that China was determined to retake Taiwan, and Iran was likely to seek nuclear weapons.
He stated that the threats they posed may become particularly acute in the next three years, and that these countries had formed a “mutual transactional relationship” since the war in Ukraine, sharing weaponry and technology.
However, he stated that the path to conflict was not “inexorable” if the UK re-established credible land troops to assist its deterrent strategy for avoiding war.
In his speech, he described his force of slightly over 70,000 regular troops as a “medium-sized army” and made no direct call for additional resources or men.
However, he pushed the British Army to adapt swiftly, focussing on technology such as artificial intelligence and weaponry rather than numbers.
His ultimate goal is for the Army to be capable of destroying an opponent three times its size.
This would entail firing quicker and farther, he said, aided by lessons learnt from the Ukraine war.
The general’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute land warfare conference comes only one week after the government began a “root and branch” defence review to “take a fresh look” at the challenges facing the armed services.
Defence Secretary John Healey launched the assessment, describing the existing status of the armed forces as “hollowed-out” and stating that “procurement waste and neglected morale cannot continue”.
According to the most recent Ministry of Defence (MoD) numbers from April 2024, the Britain’s regular Army forces total 75,325 troops (excluding Gurkhas and volunteers).
That figure has been declining in recent years, as recruiting has failed to match retention. The previous Conservative administration lowered the planned headcount from 82,000 to 72,500 by 2025.
Members of the NATO military alliance have agreed to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence by 2024, but several countries are unlikely to fulfil this goal.
The Britain presently spends 2.3% of its GDP on defence. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has previously stated that the defence review will include a “roadmap” for increasing this to 2.5%, however he has yet to provide a date for this promise.
Source: BBC
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Katie Ledecky Hopes For Clean Races At Paris Olympics In The Aftermath Of The Chinese Doping Scandal
PARIS — Katie Ledecky is looking for clean Olympic races. On Wednesday, Hope had pretty much reached her limit.
The American swimmer hopes to add to her six gold medals as she competes in the 400, 800, and 1,500 meters at the Paris Games. Her program starts with the heavy 400 on Saturday, featuring Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh.
Katie Ledecky Hopes For Clean Races At Paris Olympics In The Aftermath Of The Chinese Doping Scandal
The 27-year-old Katie is competing in her fourth Summer Olympics, but the first since a doping scandal involving almost two dozen Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned chemical before the Tokyo Games — yet were permitted to compete with no consequences. The controversy has raised serious worries regarding the effectiveness of anti-doping initiatives.
“I hope everyone here is going to be competing clean this week,” Ledecky claimed. “But what truly counts is, were they training cleanly? Hopefully this has been the case. Hopefully, there has been worldwide testing.”
The International Olympic Committee has expressed concern over the ongoing US investigation into possible doping by Chinese swimmers. While awarding the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City on Wednesday, the IOC urged Utah officials to do whatever they could to stop the FBI investigation.
“I think everyone’s heard what the athletes think,” Katie added. “They seek transparency. They want more answers to the remaining questions. At this point, we are here to race. We are going to race whoever is in the lane next to us.
“We are not paid to conduct the tests, so we trust those who follow their regulations. That applies both today and in the future.
Katie Ledecky Hopes For Clean Races At Paris Olympics In The Aftermath Of The Chinese Doping Scandal
SOURCE | AP
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London Heatwave Alert: High Temperatures Set to Soar to 29C Next Week
As the summer holidays begin, London may experience an official heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 29 degrees Celsius.
The Met Office predicts a long period of sunny and dry weather for London after a soggy spring and summer.
After a cloudy day on Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach 27C on Sunday, with lots of sunlight.
On Monday and Tuesday, temperatures are forecast to peak at 29 degrees Celsius. Monday is forecast to offer more sunlight, while Tuesday may see some gloomy weather.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 20s next week, with lows of approximately 18C.
According to the Met Office, a heatwave is “an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity.”
In the United Kingdom, a heatwave is proclaimed when daily temperatures meet or surpass a certain level for at least three consecutive days.
In London, the heatwave threshold is 28 degrees Celsius.
The Met Office reported that the UK is experiencing hotter and wetter weather on average due to climate change.
The UK experienced its warmest May and April on record this year, despite damp and dismal conditions in many areas.
According to the Met Office’s State Of The UK Climate 2023 report published on Thursday, the UK experienced historic levels of extreme weather last year.
In the United Kingdom, 2023 was the second warmest year on record, bringing storms, flooding, strong heatwaves, and rising sea levels; only 2022 was warmer.
It was 0.8°C higher than the average from 1991 to 2020, and 1.66°C higher than the 1961 to 1990 average.
However, 2023 will be a “cool year” in comparison to 2100, based on the planet’s warming trajectory.
The government’s plan to adapt to the hazards presented by climate change is currently being challenged in the High Court by campaigners who allege the Tory administration’s July 2023 National Adaptation Programme (NAP) fails to adequately address 61 concerns.
Source: The Standard
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