Historically, conservatives have dominated the dark money game, previously outspending liberal organizations by a nearly 4-to-1 ratio, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Following the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in 2010, conservative spending outpaced that of liberals by almost 11-to-1. But that trend has started to shift in recent years: During the 2018 midterm elections, liberal groups outpaced their conservative counterparts in dark money spending on political ads for the first time since 2010. … [Read more...] about Biden’s White House victory fueled by record-shattering $145M in ‘dark money,’ report says
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Should medics be allowed to help desperately sick patients end their lives? Two leading experts give their opinions on the controversial issue
The science of pain management is moving quickly. We are looking at ways the brain can be acted on directly to control pain, and we can use spinal blocks and epidurals — as women have in labour — to help with extreme lower-body pain, for example. Assisted dying closes the imperative to improve. … [Read more...] about Should medics be allowed to help desperately sick patients end their lives? Two leading experts give their opinions on the controversial issue
Venba is an upcoming cooking game about an Indian mother restoring her lost recipes
"For example, in one of the recipes we have you're making like this sugary syrup and you're trying to get the right consistency," says Abhi. "Back home, they have this weird trick where they would pinch the syrup with their hands, and then like extended it between their finger and thumb. If it forms a line, it's sticky enough but if it forms too much of a line it's too sticky and you got to add more water. If it's not even forming a line, then it's too liquidy, which means you got to let it solidify more. So it's messing around with stuff like that." … [Read more...] about Venba is an upcoming cooking game about an Indian mother restoring her lost recipes
The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP senator retires
“Treasury Secretary nominee Janet YellenJanet Louise YellenOn The Money: Senate confirms Yellen as first female Treasury secretary | Biden says he's open to tighter income limits for stimulus checks | Administration will look to expedite getting Tubman on bill Senate confirms Yellen as first female Treasury secretary Sorry Mr. Jackson, Tubman on the is real MORE and Tony Blinken, Biden’s pick to lead the State Department, are both expected to be confirmed by the Senate this week after Democrats were unable to get them confirmed during the first few days of the new administration. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on Alejandro MayorkasAlejandro MayorkasThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - GOP senator retires The Hill's Morning Report - Biden: Focus on vaccine, virus, travel This week: Senate stuck in limbo MORE’s nomination to be DHS secretary on Tuesday.” … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP senator retires
UK announces 1,735 new coronavirus cases in biggest surge in three MONTHS as officials confirm 13 more people have died of the disease
PORTUGAL TEETERS ON QUARANTINE LIST Portugal is on the brink of quarantine amid a spike in cases, with Britons facing a dash to beat the expected 4am Saturday deadline - as officials in England resisted calls to follow Wales and Scotland by putting restrictions on Greece. … [Read more...] about UK announces 1,735 new coronavirus cases in biggest surge in three MONTHS as officials confirm 13 more people have died of the disease