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Democratic socialists pose no threat to free markets

I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but it's almost like the GOP is secretly promoting the Democratic Socialists of America, which is now producing a lot of the energy and excitement within the Democratic and Republican parties. The DSA champions many views that exist wildly outside the ...

Other voices: New n-pact further erodes safeguards

Even as he threatened to escalate an unlawful war sold in part as preventing Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon, Donald Trump opened the door to proliferation in the region on Wednesday. The US announced that it had signed a deal with Saudi Arabia which would potentially allow the kingdom to enrich uranium in future and to avoid the fullest inspection rights for the international watchdog. Experts have long warned that a civilian nuclear programme could create a path towards a nuclear-armed Riyadh. Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince and de facto leader, has said that if Tehran ...

Russia remains barred from 4 hockey world championships

ZURICH (AP) — The International Ice Hockey Federation said Thursday that Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council. The IIHF cited ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns in its announcement. The sport's governing body said in May it would determine Russia's eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Russia will be barred from the 2027 world junior championships, world championships and the under-18 men's and women's tournaments, the IIHF said, adding that a decision on the women's worlds would be ...

Thitikul leads Women’s British Open with 64

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul took the first step toward the missing prize of her career Thursday when she opened with a 7-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a two-shot lead over Haeran Ryu and Shiho Kuwaki of Japan in the Women's British Open. Thitikul, one of only ...

Why Americans soured on higher education

Even colleges can't fool all of the people all of the time. Just 38% of Americans have high confidence in higher education, according to a new Gallup poll. That's down from 57% in 2015. Gallup found the three main reasons for this lack of confidence are political agenda, cost and not preparing students for a future career. This is a stunning -- and much-needed -- fall from grace. Many schools and politicians spent decades pushing ever more kids into college. Sen. Bernie Sanders even sponsored the "College for All Act." It was endorsed by numerous left-wing groups, including the ...