Reporter hounded at Trump rally in Florida CNN’s Jim Acosta warns anti-media frenzy “will result in somebody getting hurt” No Images? Click here By Paul Vale Wednesday, August 1 REPORTER: HOSTILITY TOWARD MEDIA WILL GET SOMEONE HURT CNN reporter Jim Acosta was abused by a febrile crowd at a Tampa, Florida, rally for President Donald Trump Tuesday night, with attendees shouting abuse at the newsman and giving him the middle finger. “Just a sample of the sad scene we faced at the Trump rally in Tampa,” Acosta wrote in sharing a video of the scene. “I’m very worried that the hostility whipped up by Trump and some in conservative media will result in somebody getting hurt,” he added. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook]TRUMP: YOU NEED ID TO BUY GROCERIES At the same rally, “populist” Trump told the Florida crowd you need an identification card to buy groceries — an apparent justification for voter ID laws. The crowd, knowing it was untrue, cheered anyway. [HuffPost]TRUMP PUSHES FOR INCREASED TARIFFS ON CHINESE GOODS The Trump administration plans to increase pending tariffs on $200 billion of imported Chinese goods to 25 percent in the hope of pressuring Beijing into trade concessions. The original proposed levy was 10 percent. [Bloomberg]FACEBOOK DELETES PAGES AIMED AT MIDTERM MEDDLING Facebook has found evidence of “coordinated inauthentic behavior” designed to influence U.S. politics ahead of the November midterm elections. The activity could be linked to the Russian Internet Research Agency that organized a disinformation campaign ahead of the 2016 presidential vote. According to NBC, Facebook deleted the pages in question without revealing the divisive disinformation used by the “bad actors,” including posts that stoked racial tension. [HuffPost]ALEX JONES SUES PARENTS OF SANDY HOOK VICTIM Infowars founder Alex Jones is seeking more than $100,000 in court costs from the family of Noah Pozner, who was murdered in the Sandy Hook school massacre. Noah’s parents, who are suing Jones for defamation for claiming their son’s death was an elaborate hoax, have faced death threats and online harassment from Jones’ followers. [The New York Times]MANAFORT’S LAWYERS POINT FINGER AT GATES The trial of Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort began Tuesday, with the defense arguing that it was Manafort’s longtime aide Rick Gates ― now a witness for special counsel Robert Mueller ― who is the guilty party. [HuffPost] NO FATALITIES IN MEXICO PLANE CRASH All 103 people on board a plane that crashed in the northwest Mexican state of Durango Tuesday walked out alive, according to officials. 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Your Daily Horoscope Web Version | Update preferences | Unsubscribe | Subscribe Facebook Tweet Forward Written by Tarot.com's Rick Levine Standstill is not your preferred mode, and you might be even more eager than ever to start a new adventure now. However, doing all the work alone seems to be the only option available today. The truth is you might miss this opportunity if you spend too much time waiting for others to tag along. Listen carefully to your intuition for valuable insights. Use the cosmic momentum to finish those tasks you have postponed for too long. Sometimes, those who fly solo have the strongest wings. View your weekly and monthly Aries horoscopes on HuffPost >> Spending some time out in nature is the perfect remedy to waking up on the wrong side of the bed. You might need more sleep now with everything that is happening on the home front and at work. But you may have trouble relaxing if you are fretting about the future. Let your worries go for the sake of peace of mind. Listen to what your partner, friend or spouse has to say about a certain matter for a fresh perspective. Remember, evolution is two steps forward, one step back. View your weekly and monthly Taurus horoscopes on HuffPost >> Surrounding yourself with people who are upbeat and enthusiastic inspires your dreams for a better future. A surprise visit from a friend could bring you seeds of inspiration, catalyzing your creativity and cultivating your personal growth. Your mind is buzzing with activity today but worrying about children or questioning your purpose can distract you from enjoying the moment. Paradoxically, if you manage to do less now, you will finish more. View your weekly and monthly Gemini horoscopes on HuffPost >> There's no reason to be so hard on yourself if you feel that you recently failed to take full responsibility for your actions. Strengthening your self-discipline is an admirable goal but try not to expect everything to change overnight. Give yourself time to make amends, even though things seem to be pressing at the moment. Set achievable goals and let the inessentials go. Lightening your burden allows your creative imagination to manifest its own magic. View your weekly and monthly Cancer horoscopes on HuffPost >> During a summer full of surprising changes, you often need to take time out to decompress and sort out your feelings. A hike in the mountains followed by a nice movie could be just what the doctor ordered. If you end up in the middle of a heated discussion about what is right and wrong today, stop to check if it's worthwhile to spend your precious time trying to convince others. Let there be moments of silence in your schedule for the sake of your sanity. View your weekly and monthly Leo horoscopes on HuffPost >> A question of control weighs on your mind today, as you mull over what you can and what you can't fix. Trusting life to be perfect is a way of trusting the universe to give you just what you need. You might be feeling a bit raw around the edges now, but you can find the courage to open up and be honest with yourself. Seeing the big picture without getting lost in the details is a tool for self-empowerment. Believe in yourself and your choices will become clear. View your weekly and monthly Virgo horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your personal boundaries are blurry by nature, but no might be the only answer you give today. You could surprise others by being vehemently clear about what is good for you and what isn't. You typically give more than you get but you're unwilling to sacrifice your emotional health now just to make another person happy. An important relationship can hit a rough patch, offering you the chance to work on establishing healthy limits. A beautiful friendship arises from honesty, and you can derive much-needed courage from a brave ally who supports your personal growth. Ironically, harmony is found in silence. View your weekly and monthly Libra horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your restlessness could get the best of you unless you put your health first today. Set aside time to exercise, even if your schedule is packed. Improve your diet by eating wholesome meals and scaling back on sweets. Perhaps a proactive strategy for elevating your self-care to the next level is overdue. Reward your disciplined efforts by indulging in a healthy portion of free time to do whatever your heart desires. Each day is a mini-journey and how it ends is up to you. View your weekly and monthly Scorpio horoscopes on HuffPost >> There is a breeze of supportive energy available for you today, even if things are progressing slower than you hoped. But you cannot rely on cosmic luck only, so do whatever you can to push your agenda forward. You may discover a surprising solution for improving your time management skills which might involve letting go of responsibilities that weren't yours in the first place. Efficiency is connected to priorities; discernment provides freedom. View your weekly and monthly Sagittarius horoscopes on HuffPost >> You possess the fierce determination of a true Mountain Goat, and you are set on overcoming anything that blocks your path. Your reputation for strategic thinking and fair compromises allows you to take charge, easily making order out of chaos. However, quietly connecting with your heart gives you a chance to process your feelings without an audience. You are normally not over-reactive, but your temper is just waiting to be triggered today. Count to ten before speaking so you don't aim your wrath at the wrong person. Being kind is better than being right. View your weekly and monthly Capricorn horoscopes on HuffPost >> You are inclined to walk the path less traveled, but you still enjoy good company by your side. Mixing and mingling is your main objective today. Sorting out relationship issues enables you to move forward with more hope and less regret. However, you might be so busy catching up with everyone that you forget to eat and rest. Carve out time to cook a yummy meal and relax with a good friend. The best things in life are shared. View your weekly and monthly Aquarius horoscopes on HuffPost >> Sometimes following the flow is the only option available when you are uncertain of what to do next. However, it's prudent to check in to see if you are just taking the easy way out or if you are really using your time constructively. Money matters demand your attention today and weeding out what you can control versus what you can't is the first step. Initiating action proves you're not helpless or hopeless. Eliminate the negative and embrace the positive. View your weekly and monthly Pisces horoscopes on HuffPost >> Your Daily Horoscope ... Read more » 3:30 AM