The Daily Populous

Thursday December 21st, 2023 night edition

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Republicans are calling for President Joe Biden to be removed from state presidential ballots following a Colorado court ruling that Donald Trump is not permitted to be on its ballot next year.

Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has denied all wrongdoing and has not been charged with insurrection.

He has argued that courts do not have the authority to bar candidates from the ballot under the constitutional provision.

Now, some Republicans have said Biden, too, should be removed from state ballots, though it is not clear on what constitutional grounds.

Political commentator Gunther Eagleman posted on X that Biden should be removed from the Texas ballot after the Colorado ruling.

Peachy Keenan, a conservative commentator and author, took it a step further, writing on X: "All red states should immediately petition their courts to remove Biden from the ballot.".

Republicans want to remove Biden from their states' ballots after Donald Trump was removed from Colorado's. »

Removal of Arlington Cemetery Confederate statue may proceed, federal judge rules

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The removal of the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia may proceed, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, after finding groups who tried to halt it failed to prove that keeping the monument was in the public’s best interest.

Arlington National Cemetery had anticipated the monument would be completely removed by Friday, spokesperson Kerry Meeker previously told CNN.

A person affiliated with Defend Arlington, right, tells workers to stop working to remove a Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. »

Risk of penile fractures rises at Christmas, doctors find

Authored by theguardian.com
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The fractures are often heralded by an audible crack, followed by severe pain, rapid loss of erection and severe swelling and bruising.

In fact, “if every day was like Christmas, 43% more penile fractures would have occurred in Germany from 2005 on”, Pyrgides said.

Hospital admissions for penile fractures remained relatively consistent during the Covid-19 pandemic, including during lockdown periods. »

Taiwan reports 2 Chinese balloons near its territory as China steps up pressure ahead of elections

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Two Chinese balloons flew north of Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as China increases pressure on the self-ruled territory it claims as its own ahead of a presidential election in January.

It was the second time this month Taiwan reported a Chinese balloon near its territory, after one crossed southwest of Keelung on Dec. 7.

Beijing has increased pressure on Taiwan by sending military aircraft and warships near the island almost daily. »