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Biden’s Surprise Withdrawal from 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race has left his team and supporters shocked. On Sunday, Biden announced he would step aside, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. Reports suggest that Biden’s decision was influenced by personal and political factors that emerged recently. Major donors had withdrawn…
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Joe Biden Exits 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris
US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection in the 2024 presidential election. In an official statement, Biden expressed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate, and she pledged to “earn and win” the nomination. Biden’s statement highlighted the progress made during his term, including…
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Florida Man Arrested for Threatening Trump and JD Vance on Social Media
A Florida man was arrested on Friday for allegedly making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Senator JD Vance, and their families on social media. The Jupiter Police Department confirmed the arrest of Michael W. Wiseman on charges of written threats to kill. Wiseman was taken into custody without incident and is being held…
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Austrian Police Detain Dozens During Clashes at Far-Right March
Austrian police detained over 50 individuals during clashes with protesters attempting to disrupt a far-right extremists’ march in Vienna. The demonstrations occurred as Austria prepares for September parliamentary elections, where the far-right is anticipated to make significant gains. Anti-fascist groups and left-leaning political parties had called for protests against the identitarian and other hard-right activists’…
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3 Dead in Mass Shooting at Philadelphia Block Party
A mass shooting at a block party in West Philadelphia early Sunday left three people dead and seven injured. The incident occurred on the 1200 block of North Alden Street, with over 100 attendees present. Initial reports from Steve Keeley of Fox 29 indicated that nine people were shot, with one pronounced dead at the…
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Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli Wins Vote of Confidence
Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli secured a vote of confidence in Parliament, garnering 188 out of 275 votes. Oli’s coalition government includes the Nepali Congress party. He needed 138 votes to pass the floor test in the House of Representatives. The vote saw 74 members opposing and one abstention from the 263 present.…
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UN Top Court Terms Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory ‘Illegal’; Netanyahu Says ‘Decision of Lies’
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared Israel’s decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territories illegal in an advisory opinion requested by the UN General Assembly. The 15-judge panel stated that Israel’s “abuse of its status as the occupying power” makes its “presence in the occupied Palestinian territory unlawful.” The assembly sought legal clarity on “the…
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Bangladesh Suspends Internet Amid Deadly Protests: 28 Killed
At least 28 people have died following days of violence in Bangladesh. Protests over government job allocations, which began weeks ago, escalated sharply on Monday and continued through the week. The clashes are the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina since her fourth consecutive term began in January. Police and security officials fired bullets…
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Video Shows 29-Year-Old Armed Man Fatally Shot in Self-Defence in Indianapolis
A chilling video has emerged showing a 29-year-old man being fatally shot in Indianapolis during a road rage incident. The footage, posted on X, captures the moment Gavin Dasaur was killed after confronting the driver of a white Chevy pickup truck. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening. Dasaur can be seen in the video approaching…
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Trinidad’s Court Reaffirms Recognition of ConocoPhillips’ Claim Against Venezuela
Trinidad and Tobago’s High Court reaffirmed a decision on Thursday recognizing U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips’ $1.33 billion arbitration claim against Venezuela. This could freeze Trinidad’s payments to Venezuela for joint natural gas projects. The original decision in late May allowed ConocoPhillips to enforce the claim by seizing compensation from joint energy projects. Venezuela and its…
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Virginia Lawmakers Repeal Restrictions on Tuition Waiver Program for Military Families
Virginia lawmakers approved legislation on Thursday to repeal new restrictions on a tuition waiver program for military families. The House of Delegates and state Senate voted unanimously to restore the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, which provides free college tuition at state schools for families of military veterans killed or seriously disabled while…
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US DOJ Makes Progress Toward Final Boeing Plea Agreement
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Justice Department announced on Thursday that it has made “substantial progress” toward finalizing a plea agreement with Boeing. However, the details are not expected to be filed before July 24. On July 7, Boeing agreed in principle to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of…
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Hunter Biden’s Lawyers Cite Trump Case to Dismiss Criminal Charges
Hunter Biden’s legal team is seeking to dismiss two criminal cases against him, citing a recent precedent in Donald Trump’s classified documents case. On Thursday, attorneys for Hunter Biden argued that the appointment of special counsel David Weiss to oversee two federal probes into Biden is “unconstitutional.” The court filing, submitted by lawyers Abbe Lowell…
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Dibrugarh Express Accident: Eyewitnesses Report Loud Explosion and Cries
A tragic derailment of the Dibrugarh Express near Gonda on Thursday resulted in the death of two people and injuries to 20 others. Eyewitnesses, including the train driver, reported hearing a loud explosion before the accident. The train, traveling from Chandigarh to Dibrugarh, passed Gonda station at 1:58 PM and was heading to Basti when…
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Air India Flight from Delhi to San Francisco Diverted to Russia
An Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco, carrying 225 passengers and 19 crew members, was diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia due to a technical issue in the cargo hold. The airline confirmed that all passengers are safe and are being provided with necessary assistance. After the precautionary landing, passengers were taken…
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US Announces $203 Million in New Aid to War-Torn Sudan Amid Major Humanitarian Crisis
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations announced nearly $203 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan on Thursday, urging other countries to fulfill their financial pledges to address what she called “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.” At a donors conference in Paris in April, world leaders pledged over $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid for…
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Italian Journalist Fined for Derogatory Comments on PM Giorgia Meloni’s Height
An Italian journalist has been fined by a Milan court for making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s height. Giulia Cortese was ordered to pay 5,000 euros in damages and received a suspended fine of 1,200 euros for engaging in “body shaming” towards Meloni on social media, particularly for comments made in October 2021.…
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Democratic Leaders Urge Biden to Reconsider Presidential Candidacy
MILWAUKEE — President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party to withdraw from the presidential race amid concerns that his candidacy could lead to significant losses in the upcoming elections for Democrats across presidential, Senate, and House races. Biden, currently in self-isolation at his Delaware home after testing positive for Covid,…
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Rishi Sunak’s Advice to PM Keir Starmer: “Life Comes at You Fast”
Former UK Prime Minister and Conservative leader Rishi Sunak offered some light-hearted advice to his successor, Keir Starmer, during his first official speech as UK Opposition Leader in Parliament on Wednesday. Sunak congratulated Starmer for his decisive victory in the recent general election. In response to the King’s Speech, which marked the State Opening of…
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Japan Export Growth Slows Amid Concerns Over China Slowdown
Japanese exports rose in June for the seventh consecutive month, but growth slowed to its lowest pace since late last year, raising concerns about the impact of a slowdown in China on Japan’s trade-reliant economy. The latest data suggests that weakening exports could undermine hopes that robust external demand might offset weak domestic consumption. According…
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Many U.S. Solar Factories Struggle, but Chinese-Owned Ones Thrive
Construction of U.S. solar-manufacturing plants by Chinese companies is surging, positioning China to dominate the emerging industry, while many American factories lag behind despite federal subsidies. Chinese companies are set to have at least 20 gigawatts of annual solar panel production capacity in the U.S. within the next year, enough to supply about half the…
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Customer Leaves ‘Negative Tip,’ Sparking Reddit Debate
A Reddit post recently ignited a heated debate after a customer allegedly left a “negative tip” when their server was switched without notice at the end of the shift. The viral post showed a check where the total amount due was $69.54, but the customer deducted $3.50 as a negative tip, bringing the total to…
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NASA Cancels $450 Million Lunar Rover Amid Budget Issues
NASA announced on Thursday the cancellation of its planned lunar rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays. The decision marks a significant setback for the agency’s lunar exploration program. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) project, part of NASA’s Artemis program, had already cost around $450 million. The VIPER rover aimed to explore…
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New York City Council Member Arrested for Allegedly Biting Police Officer
A New York City Council member, Susan Zhuang, was arrested on Wednesday and accused of biting a police officer during a protest over a new homeless shelter in her Brooklyn district. Police reported that Zhuang, a Brooklyn Democrat, was taken into custody amidst a chaotic scene at the shelter’s construction site. Videos posted on social…
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Russia Claims ‘Irrefutable Evidence’ Journalist Evan Gershkovich is a Spy
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, stated that there is “irrefutable evidence” that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is guilty of espionage. This announcement comes one day before Gershkovich’s scheduled court appearance. Lavrov blamed American journalists for delaying U.S.-Russia talks on a possible prisoner exchange by publicizing the negotiations. He insisted that Gershkovich’s case is…