The Daily Populous

Friday May 3rd, 2024 night edition

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One throughline that quickly became apparent was that Sanders would not let his differences with Biden on some issues get in the way of confronting something more urgent: the threat of former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee.

The 82-year-old lawmaker was a favorite among young voters when he ran in 2020 but ultimately endorsed Biden and became a powerful surrogate.

Sanders has built his career on his pledge to fight the powerful – including big corporations and lobbyists – to help the working class.

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"I think the president has much to be proud of in terms of what he has already accomplished.

As chair of HELP, Sanders talked about the work he’d done with Biden to take on the pharmaceutical industry.

Sanders said while the money has been approved by Congress and signed by the president, it has not been released yet. »

"I'm Not Ruling Anything Out" - Macron Says Troops for Ukraine Possible if Russia Breaks Front Lines

Authored by kyivpost.com
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French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed that he doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through Ukrainian front lines and Kyiv requests such assistance.

Macron's comments come in the wake of rising tensions amid concerns that Russia may launch a major new offensive in Ukraine.

Some analysts believe that Russia could be on the verge of launching a major new offensive in Ukraine. »

The ‘World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing’ Will Help Animals Walk Safely Over Eight Lanes of California Traffic

Authored by smithsonianmag.com

Crews are building the “largest wildlife crossing in the world of its kind” over Highway 101 in Los Angeles County.

It’s being funded via a public-private partnership between numerous collaborators, including Caltrans, the National Park Service and the National Wildlife Federation.

Though the bridge is expected to benefit many animals, wildlife experts are especially hopeful it will improve the lives of mountain lions. »

California superintendent fired for allegedly threatening students who didn't clap for her daughter

Authored by nbcnews.com
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A California school district fired its superintendent through a school board vote Tuesday after an investigation into her conduct.

Phelps then threatened to revoke their graduation privileges if they didn’t apologize to her daughter, the students alleged.

The suit also alleged that Phelps "unilaterally" perceived an "intense rivalry" between her daughter and other student-athletes on the softball team. »