Politics
Josh Shapiro blasts Trump for calling him ‘overrated Jewish Governor’
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 21, 2024. Mike Segar | Reuters Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday accused Donald Trump of peddling antisemitism after the Republican presidential nominee called him a “highly overrated Jewish Governor.” “I think […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Rate rally After a selloff prompted by fears about the economy earlier this month, markets have largely been steady. The three major U.S. averages rose again Wednesday as investors anticipated an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s September […]
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What a Harris election victory could mean for Europe and the transatlantic relationship
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) line up for the family photo at the UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, in central England, on November 2, 2023. Daniel Leal | Afp | Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to take the […]
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Poet Amanda Gorman’s new poem celebrates democracy and unity
“Divided we cannot endure, but united we can endeavor to humanize our democracy and endear democracy to humanity.” Gorman, 26, recited at the United Center arena in Chicago “It falls to us, to ensure that we do not fall. For a people that cannot stand together, cannot stand at all.” In 2021, the Harvard graduate […]
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Tim Walz tells DNC that he and Harris will ‘turn the page on Donald Trump’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night that he and Vice President Kamala Harris will ‘turn the page on Donald Trump.” “We’ve got something better to offer the American people,” said Walz, as he accepted the Democratic nomination to be Harris’ running mate. In a brisk, energetic speech, Walz recounted […]
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Nancy Pelosi lauds Harris’ political skill in securing nomination with ‘dignity and grace’
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi addressed the Democratic National Convention on the third night along with Bill Clinton, Josh Shapiro and Tim Walz. Source
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Oprah Winfrey endorses Harris, saying she represents ‘the best of America’
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey arrives to speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Talk show and media icon Oprah Winfrey on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. “What we’re going to […]
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Republicans ‘sick and tired of making excuses’ for Trump should vote Harris, says GOP ex-Lt. Gov. of Georgia
Two Republicans speaking at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday — a former Trump White House advisor and the former lieutenant governor of Georgia — urged GOP voters to support Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Olivia Troye served in former president’s administration as a counterterrorism advisor to then-Vice President Mike Pence. Geoff Duncan was the second […]
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Bill Clinton says choice between Harris and Trump is ‘We the people’ vs. ‘Me, Myself, and I’
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Former President Bill Clinton told the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, “In 2024, we have a clear choice: ‘We The People’ versus […]
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Former FTX exec Ryan Salame seeks to void guilty plea, says feds reneged on deal to end probe of his partner
Ryan Salame, former co-chief executive officer of FTX Digital Markets Ltd., exits federal court in New York, US, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ryan Salame, a former top lieutenant at FTX under founder Sam Bankman-Fried, asked a judge to void the deal he reached with the government and his […]
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