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Fri Jul 26 2024 09:00:56 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
hbr.org

More than $1 trillion in U.S. commercial real estate loans will come due over the next two years.

The global pandemic has disrupted economic assumptions of low inflation, low interest rates, and in-office work.

Regional and community banks are at risk of having insufficient capital cushions.

Executives are advised to examine banking relationships, extend debt maturities, and secure adequate working capital.

Institutions with concentrated exposures and limited support from larger institutions or regulators face significant losses.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 08:34:10 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
france24.com

The Paris prosecutor has opened a probe into a suspected bid to undermine 'fundamental national interests' following attacks on France's high-speed train network.

French train operator SNCF reported that the high-speed network was targeted with widespread acts of vandalism, including arson attacks, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of people.

The attacks occurred just hours before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, affecting routes connecting Paris with cities such as Lille, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg.

French officials described the attacks as 'criminal actions' and are investigating potential links to the Olympic Games, with suspicions initially falling on leftist militants or environmental activists.

The disruptions are expected to affect a quarter of a million people and endure through the weekend, with SNCF urging passengers to postpone their trips and stay away from train stations.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 08:34:08 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
yahoo.com

Russia would likely take up to 1.8 million wounded and dead over five years to fully capture four major Ukrainian regions, according to Gen. Sir Roly Walker.

The four regions in question are Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, which are currently under partial Russian control.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin declared these four oblasts part of Russia's territory in September 2022.

Western estimates suggest Russia's casualty rate could be as high as 1,000 soldiers wounded or killed daily, with UK intelligence estimating over 500,000 troops lost.

The British military aims to double its firepower by 2027 and triple its capacity by 2030, with concerns that Russia could seek retribution against the UK for its support of Ukraine.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 08:34:08 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
yahoo.com

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, were arrested in El Paso, Texas.

Zambada and Guzman Lopez face multiple charges in the U.S. for drug trafficking, including fentanyl.

The arrests were part of a joint operation by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

Zambada and Guzman Lopez were detained after landing in a private plane in the El Paso area.

U.S. authorities had a $15 million reward for Zambada's capture and a $5 million bounty for Guzman Lopez.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 08:34:02 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
nbcnews.com

King Charles III's monarchy is set to receive a pay rise of more than 45 million pounds ($60 million), with a 53% jump in its official annual income.

The Sovereign Grant, funded by the taxpayer, will rise from over 86 million pounds ($110 million) in 2024-25 to around 132 million pounds ($170 million) in 2025-26 due to a surge in profits from the Crown Estate.

The Crown Estate generated profits of 1.1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion), which contributes to the funding of the Sovereign Grant.

Part of the funding increase will help finance the final stages of a 10-year, 369 million pound ($475 million) 'reservicing' of Buckingham Palace.

The king receives additional income via the Privy Purse from the Duchy of Lancaster and the Prince of Wales from the Duchy of Cornwall, both of which are independently audited.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 08:33:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
kyivindependent.com

The U.S. Defense Department identified $2 billion worth of accounting errors in its estimations of military aid sent to Ukraine, according to a GAO report on July 25.

The Pentagon had previously announced on June 21, 2023, that it overestimated the value of arms sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion over the past two years.

The total unspent sum due to these errors now amounts to $8.2 billion.

The GAO report indicated that the Pentagon struggles to accurately estimate the cost of defense articles shipped to Ukraine due to unclear definitions in the Foreign Assistance Act and lack of specific valuation guidance.

Due to the accounting errors, the Defense Department can send an additional $2 billion in weapons to Ukraine to cover the amount already approved by U.S. President Joe Biden.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 08:33:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
forbes.com

Two battalions of Ukrainian soldiers from the 31st Mechanized Brigade were surrounded by Russian troops near Prohres.

The encircled Ukrainian battalions decided to fight their way out rather than waiting for rescue.

The 31st Mechanized Brigade, along with the 47th Mechanized Brigade, assisted in the break-out.

The coordinated actions of artillery, air reconnaissance, and related forces helped the battalions break out of the encirclement.

The successful evacuation saved potentially hundreds of Ukrainian troops from death or capture.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 02:53:51 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cbsnews.com

Israeli forces recovered the bodies of five people believed to have been killed during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants on southern Israel and brought into the Gaza Strip.

The bodies of hostage Maya Goren and four soldiers (Sgt. Oren Goldin, Staff Sgt. Tomer Ahimas, Sgt. Maj. Ravid Aryeh Katz, and Sgt. Kiril Brodski) were returned to Israel.

The bodies were recovered on Wednesday during an operation in Khan Yunis, the main city in the southern Gaza Strip.

On October 7, Hamas militants attacked southern Israeli communities, resulting in the deaths of 1,197 people and the seizure of 251 hostages.

Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 39,145 people, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.


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Fri Jul 26 2024 02:53:18 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cbsnews.com

Hundreds of Jewish activists calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas were removed from the U.S. Capitol during a sit-in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit.

Netanyahu delivered a speech to both houses of the U.S. Congress on the state of the war he launched in response to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people in southern Israel and the taking of about 240 hostages.

The war has lasted 291 days and has resulted in nearly 40,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza, according to health officials in the Hamas-run territory.

Families of Israeli hostages, including Rachel Goldberg-Polin, are calling on Netanyahu to make a deal to bring back their loved ones, with Goldberg-Polin's son Hersh among the roughly 80 captives still believed to be alive.

Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during his visit to Washington.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 17:18:52 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
allure.com

The author reflects on the rapid passage of time from new motherhood to sending their only child to college.

The author discusses societal expectations and biases against women who are childless, using Kamala Harris as an example.

A social media post criticized Kamala Harris for not having children, suggesting she cannot understand the concerns of parents and families.

The author highlights the cultural belief that being a married mother is a woman's natural and true calling in life.

The author emphasizes the importance of valuing and supporting caregiving of all kinds and advocates for societal structures that support mothers and children.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:26 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cbsnews.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress to seek support for Israel's 10-month war against Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu has faced criticism over the high Palestinian death toll and is under pressure to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

Netanyahu is the first world leader to address a joint meeting of Congress four times, with his last address in 2015.

U.S. Capitol Police arrested about 200 protesters and used pepper spray during demonstrations against Netanyahu's visit.

Netanyahu will meet with President Biden to discuss a potential cease-fire and hostage release deal.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:26 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
apnews.com

Explosions at the Russian-controlled Olenivka prison barracks killed more than 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war and injured dozens more.

Independent investigations into the attack have stalled or been abandoned.

An AP investigation interviewed survivors, family, and investigators and obtained an internal U.N. analysis.

The internal U.N. analysis and interviews pointed to Russia as the culprit.

The explosions occurred on July 29, 2022, at the Olenivka prison camp in eastern Ukraine.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
channelnewsasia.com

North Korea has sent about 500 balloons laden with trash into South Korea's air space over the past 24 hours.

The balloons disrupted flights and ignited a fire on the roof of a residential building in Seoul.

A suspected balloon suspended take-offs and landings at Seoul's Gimpo Airport for two hours.

South Korea's military said some trash balloons were equipped with timed poppers that could cause fires.

On Wednesday, North Korean balloons had landed in the vicinity of the heavily guarded presidential office in Seoul.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
jpost.com

The IDF recovered the body of hostage Maya Goren, 56, in a military operation in Gaza on Wednesday.

Maya Goren was killed on October 7, and her body was held in Gaza.

Her husband, Avner Goren, was also killed on October 7.

Maya Goren was a kindergarten teacher at Kibbutz Nir Oz.

The couple left behind four children.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:19 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
politico.eu

The Netherlands and Denmark have promised to send 14 more refitted Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine this summer.

12 of the tanks have already been refitted and verified by Germany’s Rheinmetall, with the final two about to go through final testing.

All 14 tanks will be delivered simultaneously before the end of the summer, according to the Netherlands’ Defense Ministry.

The two countries have provided significant military aid to Ukraine, including offering their F-16 fighter jets.

Last year, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany committed to getting 100 refurbished Leopard tanks to Ukraine, with Germany having sent 18 as part of its share.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:17 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
hiiraan.com

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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:15 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
kyivpost.com

A Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region of Russia during a planned flight on July 25, 2024.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the preliminary cause of the accident is a technical malfunction.

The helicopter crashed in a forested area near the village of Klenki, and the crew did not survive.

No destruction was reported on the ground, and a commission from the Russian Air and Space Forces is investigating the accident.

Air crashes have become more frequent in Russia, with recent incidents involving a Robinson helicopter and a Sukhoi Superjet 100.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:12 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
apnews.com

Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a bill banning bullfighting in Colombia on Monday, July 22, 2024.

The bill was signed in front of animal rights activists during a ceremony in Bogota's bullring.

The ban was approved by Colombia's Congress in May 2024 and calls for a complete ban on bullfights by 2027.

The bill also mandates the conversion of more than a dozen bullrings into cultural and sporting venues.

Bullfighting aficionados argue that the ban violates cultural heritage rights and jeopardizes the livelihoods of those involved in the bullfighting industry.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:10 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
dutchnews.nl

Government officials have issued warnings about children playing in sea foam due to high concentrations of toxic PFAS.

The formal advice on the website zwemwater.nl was changed in July to recommend avoiding sea foam entirely.

The infrastructure ministry stated there is no need for additional warnings on beach information boards as there is 'no acute danger'.

PFAS tend to accumulate in sea foam, resulting in higher concentrations compared to seawater.

Last year, the RIVM advised reducing consumption of fish and shellfish from the Westerschelde estuary due to high PFAS levels.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:07 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
scmp.com

Three Chinese students are under investigation by South Korean police for allegedly taking illegal photographs of a US aircraft carrier in Busan.

The students were caught flying a drone towards Naval Operations Command in Busan on June 25 and allegedly captured photos of the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

The suspects could face three years in prison or a fine of 30 million won (US$21,700) for violating the Enforcement Decree of the Protection of Military Bases and Installations Act.

The drone captured more than five minutes of footage of the aircraft carrier and the base.

The USS Theodore Roosevelt's visit symbolized the firm US security commitment to South Korea, according to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:09:06 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
theglobeandmail.com

A U.S. Treasury official warned India’s banks that financial institutions doing business with Russia’s military industrial base risk losing access to the U.S. financial system.

The warning was communicated in a letter from Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo to the Indian Banks’ Association.

The letter follows an executive order by U.S. President Joe Biden authorizing sanctions against foreign financial institutions that conduct business with Russia’s military industrial base.

New Delhi has resisted pressure to distance itself from Moscow since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and is exploring ways to boost its exports to Russia.

The U.S. is eager to strengthen its economic relationship with India, with trade between the two countries increasing by over 110 percent in a decade.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:40 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
voanews.com

Iranian Kurdish civil activist Pakhshan Azizi was sentenced to death.

This marks the second death sentence for a female political prisoner in Iran in recent weeks.

Azizi was arrested on August 4, 2023, by the Ministry of Intelligence in Kharazi, Tehran.

Human rights organizations and social media users have widely protested the sentence.

Azizi's legal proceedings were reported to be conducted in a non-transparent and unjust manner.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:37 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
united24media.com

The bodies of Ukrainian prisoners of war are being returned to Ukraine without internal organs.

This issue was discussed at a meeting in Ankara between representatives of the families of prisoners of war and the Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar.

The removal of organs from prisoners of war violates the Geneva Conventions and constitutes a war crime under international law.

Representatives of the families of prisoners of war of Mariupol met with Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey Yalç?n Topçu and Chief Ombudsman of Turkey ?eref Malkoç.

There is a call for the creation of an international medical commission to investigate the conditions of Ukrainian prisoners of war.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:35 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
marinelink.com

A spokesperson for Ukraine's navy stated that Russia had pulled all its vessels out of the Sea of Azov.

The spokesperson, Dmytro Pletenchuk, made the announcement on Facebook.

Ukrainian naval officials have attributed the withdrawal to successful attacks on targets in Russian-annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.

The Sea of Azov is a body of water connected to the Black Sea.

The information was reported by Reuters, with contributions from Ron Popeski and Oleksander Kozhukhar, and edited by Leslie Adler.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:24 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
forbes.com

Potentially hundreds of Ukrainian troops are nearly surrounded outside the village of Prohres in eastern Ukraine.

This situation is part of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has been ongoing for 29 months.

Russian motor rifle regiments advanced four miles to the west, encircling two battalions from the Ukrainian army’s 31st Mechanized Brigade.

The nearly surrounded Ukrainian troops are currently holding out, with no order to withdraw yet.

Ukrainian commander-in-chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi has a policy to prioritize the lives of soldiers over defending ruins.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:20 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
swissinfo.ch

Switzerland's highest court ruled that only mothers have the legal say in abortion cases.

The court decided that the father of an unborn child cannot be considered a victim and thus cannot lodge a complaint against an abortion.

Abortions are legal in Switzerland if they occur within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy; later abortions can result in up to three years in prison unless deemed an emergency.

The court's decision was based on the principle that a fetus does not have legal personality before birth.

The ruling has been supported by various organizations, including the umbrella organization of Swiss men's and fathers' organizations and Amnesty International Switzerland.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:19 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
france24.com

The world's richest one percent increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade, according to Oxfam.

Taxes on the rich have decreased to historic lows, according to Oxfam.

Brazil has prioritized international cooperation on taxing the super-rich during its G20 presidency.

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro will discuss methodologies to tax billionaires and high-income earners.

Oxfam reported that the $42 trillion increase in wealth for the richest one percent is nearly 36 times more than the wealth accumulated by the poorer half of the world's population.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:15 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
npr.org

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) threatened to reject Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Winter Games if U.S. criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) persists.

The U.S. Congress and the Department of Justice have opened probes into WADA's handling of a Chinese doping scandal involving 23 swimmers.

WADA kept the test results of the 23 Chinese swimmers, who tested positive for banned substances, secret until revealed by journalists.

The IOC demanded that Utah officials and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee sign a contract affirming respect for WADA's authority.

American athletes and officials, including USADA's Travis Tygart, have criticized WADA's procedures and called for continued investigations.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:14 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
english.nv.ua

Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) and the National Police dismantled a Russian FSB spy network plotting arson attacks in Ukraine, Poland, and the Baltic states.

Authorities apprehended the group leader and his accomplice in the Prykarpattia region of Western Ukraine.

The criminal group consisted of 19 members residing in Ivano-Frankivsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhya oblasts.

Law enforcement officers seized mobile phones, handwritten notes, forged documents, firearms, bank cards, and cash amounting to $77,000 and 500,000 hryvnias ($12,120) after conducting 37 raids.

The ringleader and his accomplice have been charged with collaborationism and document forgery under the Ukrainian Criminal Code and face life imprisonment if convicted.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:10 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
ecnetnews.com

Turkey has proposed a law targeting stray dogs, introduced by President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

The bill aims to capture and house stray dogs in shelters, with euthanasia as an option if the animals are not adopted within 30 days.

Turkey has an estimated 4 million stray dogs, and the proposed legislation follows incidents involving stray dog attacks.

The bill has sparked widespread protests and criticism from animal rights activists, who argue for more humane methods like sterilization and vaccination programs.

The proposed law has ignited a broader debate about animal rights and welfare in Turkey, with some viewing it as a politically motivated move by the government.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 12:08:08 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
jpost.com

Failed launches carried out by Hamas on July 24, 2024, from the Khan Yunis humanitarian area fell in the UNRWA Al-Qarara school.

The incident led to the death of two civilians and the wounding of others.

Several hits were identified in the area of the school.

The IDF, in coordination with COGAT and WHO, transferred the injured to the International Medical Corps hospital in Deir al Balah.

The information was reported by the IDF on July 25, 2024.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 11:17:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
japantimes.co.jp

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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:57 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
axios.com

Some Republicans are expressing regret over Donald Trump's selection of Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

Vance's nomination came at a time when the GOP was confident about the 2024 election, but recent changes in the political landscape have caused concern.

Vance is the least-liked non-incumbent VP nominee since at least 1980, with a net negative favorability rating.

Republicans believe Vance's background could help Trump gain support in key states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

Trump and his campaign have shown no indication of regret over choosing Vance, with plans for Vance to hold solo rallies in Arizona and Nevada.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:55 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
nbcnews.com

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in close touch since she announced her presidential candidacy.

Obama plans to endorse Harris soon and has been offering her counsel on setting up a campaign.

Obama has not yet publicly endorsed Harris, preferring to wait for the right moment.

Aides to Obama and Harris are discussing arranging for them to appear together on the campaign trail.

Harris was an early supporter of Obama's 2008 campaign and has received endorsements from across the country since announcing her candidacy.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:53 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
independent.co.uk

President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw his 2024 presidential campaign during an address from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening.

Photos of Biden's family, including his late son Beau, were prominently displayed behind him during the address.

Biden's decision to withdraw was aimed at uniting the country and his party to preserve democracy.

At least 40 people, including family members, were present in the Oval Office during Biden's speech.

Biden has a long history of prioritizing his family, including commuting daily from Delaware to Washington, D.C., after his first wife and daughter died in a car accident in 1972.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:51 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
cnbc.com

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office, announcing his decision to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee.

Biden's decision to exit the race came after a weeks-long pressure campaign from Democratic lawmakers, donors, and strategists, following concerns about his age and fitness to campaign against Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris has secured endorsements from hundreds of Democratic lawmakers and officials, received record levels of donations, and is starting to catch up to Trump in the polls.

Biden emphasized the importance of uniting the Democratic Party and stated that the defense of democracy is more important than personal ambition.

Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his first term, which ends in January, and his decision to step aside was influenced by a desire to save democracy and unite the nation.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:51 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
independent.co.uk

FBI director Christopher Wray cast doubt on whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet during the attempted assassination at the Butler rally in Pennsylvania on 13 July.

Christopher Wray made the statement while updating Congress about the assassination attempt on Trump on Wednesday, 24 July.

Wray mentioned there is some question about whether it was a bullet or shrapnel that hit Trump's ear.

Wray noted uncertainty about whether the bullet, in addition to causing the grazing, could have landed somewhere else.

The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, killed firefighter Corey Comperatore and injured two others, including Trump.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:49 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
independent.co.uk

President Joe Biden announced he will not run for a second term in the 2024 presidential election.

Biden stated his decision was made to unite his party and the country in defense of democracy.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by Biden and other Democratic leaders as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Biden will remain in office until January 20, 2025, and pledged to continue working on his administration's goals.

Biden highlighted his accomplishments, including appointing the first Black woman Supreme Court justice and enacting policies on climate change and gun violence reform.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:28 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
independent.co.uk

Vice President Kamala Harris held her first campaign rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee to face Donald Trump.

Harris criticized Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation-backed plan linked to Trump, which proposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare, tax breaks to corporations, and abolishing the Affordable Care Act.

President Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after ending his re-election campaign.

Harris's campaign raised over $100 million from donors within its first full day.

Prominent Democratic leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Chuck Schumer, and Hakeem Jeffries, have pledged to support Harris as the party’s nominee.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:27 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
axios.com

Vice President Kamala Harris is significantly more popular among America’s youngest voters than President Biden, according to a new Axios/Generation Lab poll.

In a Harris-Trump contest, 60% of respondents aged 18 to 34 supported Harris, while 40% supported Trump, giving Harris a 20-point lead.

In a Biden-Trump race, 53% of respondents aged 18 to 34 supported Biden, while 47% supported Trump, giving Biden a 6-point lead.

45% of young people have an extremely or somewhat favorable opinion of Harris, compared to 33% for Biden and 34% for Trump.

The poll was conducted from July 22-24, 2024, with a representative sample of 804 individuals aged 18 to 34, and has a margin of error of ± 3.5 percentage points.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
thetimes.com

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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:22 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
usatoday.com

Jennifer Aniston responded to comments made by JD Vance about 'childless cat ladies' on her Instagram Stories.

JD Vance made the comments during a 2021 interview on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight,' criticizing politicians without children.

Vance mentioned Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as examples of politicians without children.

Aniston expressed disbelief and criticized Vance's comments, mentioning her own fertility struggles.

Aniston has been open about her fertility challenges and past marriages to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:16 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
theguardian.com

Kamala Harris launched her first campaign ad for the 2024 US election after Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race.

The ad features Beyoncé’s song 'Freedom' and touches on themes such as gun violence, health care, and abortion.

Harris quickly gained enough delegate support to become the presumptive nominee and broke funding records within a week.

The ad includes images of front pages with headlines like 'Guilty', 'Indicted', and 'Convicted', referring to Trump.

Beyoncé gave Harris permission to use the song 'Freedom', which is seen as a tacit endorsement.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:14 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
usatoday.com

JD Vance's comments from a 2021 Fox News appearance criticizing 'childless cat ladies' have resurfaced, causing an uproar among Taylor Swift fans.

The video of Vance's comments has garnered over 25 million views on X as of Wednesday.

Taylor Swift, who endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020, has not yet endorsed anyone for the 2024 presidential election.

Internet users connected Vance's comments to Swift because she owns three cats and is childless.

Vance's office did not immediately respond to USA TODAY regarding the resurfaced comments.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:05 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
huffpost.com

Donald Trump denied accusations of being 'cognitively challenged' during a rally in Charlotte.

Trump mentioned his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, who is co-chair of the Republican National Committee and a North Carolina native.

Trump blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for inflation, citing her tie-breaking votes.

Trump referenced Hannibal Lecter from 'Silence of the Lambs' during his speech.

Author Ramin Setoodeh and business leaders have raised concerns about Trump's mental acuity.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:41:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
newsweek.com

Former president Donald Trump's gains with Black voters have decreased since Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and Vice President Kamala Harris became the expected Democratic nominee.

Biden endorsed Harris shortly after announcing he was ending his reelection bid, and by Monday evening, she had secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party's nominee.

Polling suggests that Black voters who had grown disenchanted with Biden may be energized by the prospect of a historic Harris presidency.

A CNN poll found that Harris had the support of 78 percent of Black voters, while Trump had 15 percent.

The Trump campaign has been courting Black voters, claiming that the former president's legal challenges could endear him to Black Americans.


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:40:59 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
thedailybeast.com


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Thu Jul 25 2024 10:40:54 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
huffpost.com

Donald Trump spoke at a rally in North Carolina, claiming President Joe Biden is trying to put him in jail.

Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony charges in his New York hush money case.

Trump claimed that Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are behind his prosecution, which is not true.

Harris's rapid response team created a video using Trump's own words with an approval message from Harris.

The video was shared on social media by Kamala Harris's team.


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Wed Jul 24 2024 18:18:54 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
rollingstone.com

The Senate unanimously passed the DEFIANCE Act, a bipartisan bill to provide recourse to victims of porn deepfakes.

The legislation was led by Sens. Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the House.

The DEFIANCE Act would amend the Violence Against Women Act to allow people to sue those who produce, distribute, or receive non-consensual deepfake pornography.

The bill includes a 'findings' section that refines the definition of 'digital forgery' and updates available damages for victims.

If passed by the House, the DEFIANCE Act would become the first federal law to create a civil cause of action for deepfakes.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:13:01 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
english.kyodonews.net

Japanese police did not disclose five cases of suspected sexual assault involving people related to the U.S. military in three prefectures since 2021.

The three prefectures involved are Aomori, Kanagawa, and Yamaguchi, all of which host U.S. military facilities.

In Kanagawa, a U.S. military serviceperson was referred to prosecutors in 2022 on suspicion of sexually assaulting and injuring a woman, and a civilian employee was arrested earlier this year for alleged indecency without consent.

In Aomori, two people related to the U.S. military were referred to prosecutors in 2021 and 2022 on suspicion of rape and forcible indecency, respectively.

In Yamaguchi, a person linked to the U.S. military was referred to prosecutors in 2022 on suspicion of forcible indecency.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:58 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
asia.nikkei.com

Pacific nations are urging Japan to clean up World War II shipwrecks.

Oil leaks from these shipwrecks are putting coral reefs, mangroves, and fisheries at risk.

The Major Projects Foundation conducts fieldwork on sunken vessels in Chuuk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Paul Adams discovered oil leaks from corroding fuel tanks of sunken vessels while scuba diving in Micronesia.

The issue was reported by Sophie Mak, a staff writer for Nikkei.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:57 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
theglobeandmail.com

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss various issues, including foreign interference and human rights.

Joly emphasized that Canada will not tolerate any form of interference in its democracy, including election interference and intimidation of diaspora communities.

The meeting did not result in significant progress in improving strained bilateral relations, partly due to negative perceptions of China among Canadians.

Joly raised concerns about China's human rights record, including its treatment of Uyghurs, Tibetans, and its actions in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The two ministers discussed trade issues, including potential tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and measures to stop the shipment of chemicals used in fentanyl production.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:54 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
kyivpost.com

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit China for talks on ending Russia's invasion.

Beijing confirmed the talks, initiated by China's foreign minister, with spokeswoman Mao Ning making the announcement.

China has not condemned Russia's invasion and previously released a paper calling for a 'political settlement' to the conflict.

The main topic of discussion will be finding ways to stop Russian aggression and China's potential role in achieving peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hosted a peace summit in Switzerland last month, which Russia and China did not attend.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:46 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
gwaramedia.com

The German Patriot air defense system has arrived in Ukraine, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 21.

Ukraine has received Patriot air defense systems from the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Patriot systems can effectively shoot down various types of Russian missiles, including ballistic and cruise missiles.

Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of providing supplies to the Ukrainian military, particularly shells and drones.

Strengthening air defense for the Kharkiv region is a priority to protect the area from glide bombs developed by Russia.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:43 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
thejc.com

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the deaths of two Israeli hostages, Alexander Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtab, in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Alexander Dancyg, 76, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz, and Yagev Buchshtab, 35, was taken from Kibbutz Nirim during Hamas's October 7 attack.

The circumstances of their deaths are being investigated, and their bodies are being held by Hamas.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed sympathies to the families of Dancyg and Buchshtab.

Israeli authorities believe there are 120 hostages remaining in Gaza, with an undetermined number no longer alive.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:43 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
telegraph.co.uk

Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks from coastal waters near Rio de Janeiro and found high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers.

The cocaine likely originated from drainage from illicit labs, excrement of drug users via untreated sewage, or less likely, from sharks feeding on bales of cocaine lost or dumped by drug smugglers.

The study, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, indicated chronic exposure to cocaine due to human activities in Rio de Janeiro.

The researchers found cocaine concentrations up to 100 times higher than previously detected in other marine animals.

The presence of cocaine in sharks may affect their health, including potential damage to their eyesight and possibly reducing their life expectancy.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:37 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
jpost.com

A former Houthi official stated that the Yemeni group's attack on Israel, which involved a drone strike that killed one and wounded others in Tel Aviv, was a mistake.

The official suggested that the Houthis could have supported Palestinians through financial aid, media campaigns, or humanitarian aid instead of direct confrontation.

The official claimed that the Houthis use Yemeni civilians as human shields when launching attacks.

The former official admitted that the Houthis lack an air defense system capable of protecting their country.

Israeli airstrikes on Hodeidah were conducted in response to the Houthi drone strike in Tel Aviv.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:34 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
jpost.com

Armed Hamas terrorists attempted to take over a humanitarian aid truck in Gaza.

The Nahal Brigade raided a school near the humanitarian corridor where armed terrorists were based.

The IDF reported that the Nahal Brigade completed four different operations in the Rafah area in the last two months.

The brigade located and destroyed a hundred-meter-long tunnel with several floors in the Al-Barazil neighborhood in Rafah.

North of the Yavna refugee camp, the IDF killed terrorists and located ammunition depots.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:32 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
telegraph.co.uk

Javier Milei, Argentina’s leader, has distanced himself from his vice-president Victoria Villarruel's support for offensive chants sung by the national football team.

Enzo Fernandez, a Chelsea player, posted a video of his teammates singing a racist and homophobic chant after winning the Copa America, which was condemned in the UK and France.

Stamford Bridge announced it would discipline Fernandez for his involvement in the video.

Victoria Villarruel defended the offensive song, stating that no colonialist country would threaten Argentina for a football song.

Javier Milei sent his sister Karina to meet France’s ambassador to Argentina to mend relations.


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Mon Jul 22 2024 17:12:31 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
gwaramedia.com

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian army has damaged 1,642 medical facilities and destroyed another 99 in Ukraine.

Kharkiv, Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Dnipro, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions suffered the greatest losses in terms of damaged or destroyed healthcare facilities.

Since February 24, 2022, 885 medical facilities that were damaged have been restored, with 523 fully restored and 362 partially restored.

On July 8, 2024, Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, hitting the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, resulting in two deaths and 32 injuries.

Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko stated that Ukraine needs more than $14 billion to rebuild its medical infrastructure within the next ten years.


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