Almanag August 24 2016 highlights and birthdays
Today marks the 237th day of 2016 with a Kinetoscope view day of summer. Notable birthdays include Borges Coelho Shanahan Huckabee Fry Ripken Harris Matlin Miller Henderson Chappelle Foster Grint and others. Edison patent for Kinetograph noted. Quote from Paulo Coelho about child learning. Five dwarf planets recognized by IAU Pluto Ceres Eris Haumea Makemake. Moon phase is last quarter on August 24.
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Trump pivots fail as he cannot hide campaign flaws
Eugene Robinson argues Trump cannot shed his confrontational, racially charged posture. He cites failed appeals to African Americans, inconsistent immigration promises, and personal attacks that keep Trump aligned with white voters while alienating minorities.
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Hannity questioned as Trump health booster and adviser
A Newsweek critique notes Sean Hannity privately advises Donald Trump while promoting him on Fox News. The piece cites a gastroenterologist letter on Trump’s health and Hannity's public touting of Trump, raising questions about journalism boundaries and campaign influence. It contrasts with past Fox figures like Glenn Beck and Bill O’Reilly and mentions Bannon Ailes ties and ThinkProgress data on Hannity appearances.
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Texas voter ID ruling prompts new interim rules for Nov election
A federal court found Texas 2011 voter ID law discriminated against poor and minority voters and ordered interim rules for November 8. The changes expand acceptable IDs to include items like an expired ID or utility bill while preserving some photo ID requirements.
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Cal Thomas on voter ID and dependence politics
Cal Thomas argues voter ID laws curb fraud and protect elections arguing liberal groups push to repeal proof of citizenship. He warns of dead voters and false addresses while alleging reliance on government benefits as a political tool to drive votes. Readers can email tcneditors tribpub.com.
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Uber tests self driving cars in Pittsburgh for riders
Kansas City Star columnist Lewis Diuguid reports Uber begins testing autonomous Volvo SUVs and Ford Focuses with real passengers in Pittsburgh using a human backup driver. The project hinges on Pennsylvania no longer having autonomous car laws and aims to cut transportation costs while reshaping Uber’s driver model.
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