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Billionaire Elon Musk recently posted a fake campaign “ad” involving Vice President Kamala Harris, a potential violation of his social media platform’s rules against manipulated media. (John Raoux / Associated Press) Good morning. I’m Kerry Cavanaugh, and it is Saturday, Aug. 3. Here’s what’s happening in Opinion. Elon Musk recently caused a stir — I … Read more

Angela Carini may get $50K award after Olympic boxing loss to Imane Khelif amid gender controversy

Italy’s Angela Carini could be awarded $50,000 by the International Boxing Association after her controversial withdrawal against Algeria’s Imane Khelif in the women’s welterweight class at the Paris Olympics, according to the Associated Press. Carini’s decision to quit her round-of-16 match after she was pummeled through the first 46 seconds sparked a gender debate around … Read more

Book review: A tough, lovely chronicle of a couple’s pain

In the summer of 2008,  Simon Paradis suffered a fall from a scaffolding onto stone tile, damaging his brain and spinal cord. Since then he has lived with chronic pain Kara Stanley with Simon Paradis. Angela Stearns photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases … Read more

Lander mayoral bid to set off jockeying by Dems for other elected NYC posts

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s mayoral bid could set off a wave of political musical chairs, including leaving next year’s comptroller’s race wide open and prompting other competitive races for borough president in Manhattan and Brooklyn. GC Images NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s mayoral bid will set off a game of political musical chairs, with other lefty … Read more

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