In today’s top stories: A deadly attack near the Eiffel Tower, escalating conflict in Gaza, Massachusetts considers psychedelic legalization, a missing finger prompts a lawsuit against a major restaurant chain, and the festive Lancaster Celebration of Lights.
Author: Louis DiNatale
Top Five Headlines: December 2
James Carville criticizes ‘Christian nationalists’ including Speaker Mike Johnson, calling them a greater risk than al-Qaeda due to their determination and funding. Meanwhile, hostilities continue in Gaza, with cease-fire prospects dimming as Israel recalls its negotiators. Back in MA, the Republicans thwart a $3-billion budget bill in the House. Other news includes a library concert featuring French holiday songs by Josee Vachon, and a surprising story about a woman stealing a van full of doughnuts in New York.
Lunenburg’s 135% property assessment increase, now that’s inflation
The Select Board isn’t going to rethink the exorbitant tax increase, just their failure to communicate the tax increase with residents before bills hit their mailboxes.
Alec Baldwin charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter
The actor could face prison time if found guilty for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
David Crosby, co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young dies at 81
According to a statement from his family, Crosby died following a “long illness.”
Forget the polls, Trump is the frontrunner
None of Trump’s potential opponents have anywhere near his “Carnival Barkers” basic understanding of the audience, use of language or his desperation.
Dems exceeding expectations in the midterms may cost Republicans the presidential in 2024
If a Republican “Tide” overtakes the midterms they will claim a mandate, tank the economy and act as if Trump is a lock for a November 2024, while Biden – with his low approval ratings – only needs to exceed expectations for a win.
Analysis: If Millionaire’s tax passes this time around it’ll be thanks to women and young voters
What could keep the referendum from passing, yet again, will be unenrolled and undecided voters heavily influenced by last minute conservative ad campaigns.