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US Independence Day 2024: What and where to watch on TV on 4th July? Series, shows, movies and more
Celebrate the 4th of July with a lineup of TV shows and movies. Anthony Mackie investigates sharks in New Orleans on Disney+. "Stranger Things" on Netflix has kids facing paranormal events during a Fourth of July fair.
Joe Biden's lapses are said to be increasingly common and worrisome
Like many people his age, Biden, 81, has long experienced instances in which he mangled a sentence, forgot a name or mixed up a few facts, even though he could be sharp and engaged most of the time. But in interviews, people in the room with him more recently said that the lapses seemed to be growing more frequent, more pronounced and more worrisome.
Historian who accurately predicts elections supports Joe Biden; calls on Democrats not to replace him
A presidential historian who has been accurately predicting US presidential elections has called on the Democrats not to replace Biden after the setback in the first US Presidential Debate. He pointed out that the president’s tenure has been successful and the electorate will consider these achievements and not a short debate.
American historian who rightly called 9 out 10 Presidential elections backs Joe Biden against Donald Trump
Joe Biden versus Donald Trump Presidential fight has intensified even as noted American presidential historian, who is known for predicting elections' results rightly, has backed the incumbent President.
France is facing an election like no other. Here's how it works and what comes next
French voters face historic snap parliamentary elections that could usher in the first far-right government since WWII or result in no clear majority. Competing blocs include the far-right National Rally, Macron's centrist alliance, and the left-leaning New Popular Front. Outcomes are uncertain, with potential for significant political shifts.
Joe Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance
In the wake of a challenging debate performance, President Joe Biden reassured donors at a New Jersey fundraiser that he's prepared to fight harder against Donald Trump, whom he described as a threat to democracy. Despite criticism from the media and concerns among Democrats, Biden emphasized his commitment to his campaign. He highlighted the importance of comparing presidencies over debate performances and criticized Trump's record. Biden's campaign raised over $27 million, underscoring support despite the debate backlash. The president remains focused on his reelection, bolstered by his wife Jill's encouragement.
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Who owns Alexander the Great? It's a diplomatic minefield.
Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is embroiled in controversies over statues of historical figures like Alexander the Great. The city's attempts to build a national identity through history have faced backlash from neighboring countries, highlighting the complexities of its historical connections.
Trump accuses Biden of running 'Gestapo administration'
In a private address to donors, former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of running a "Gestapo administration," likening it to the Nazi police in Germany. Trump made these comments at a donor retreat at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where he also criticized prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments. The remarks came after Trump complained about the politically motivated nature of the indictments against him. The White House denounced Trump's rhetoric, contrasting Biden's approach to governance and accusing Trump of echoing fascist rhetoric.
The Anglo-Saxon brotherhood and its global endgame
After World War II, the Anglo-Saxon brotherhood set the rules for the world order to preserve its neo-colonial hegemony. But the rise of Asia is chipping away at Pax Americana.
Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China
Trump authorized CIA to influence Chinese public opinion against Xi Jinping's government. CIA criticized Belt and Road Initiative, aimed to create paranoia among Chinese leaders, and faced risks of escalating tensions with China.
Mamata Banerjee alleges attempt to change constitution spirit
"No one is above the Constitution, which binds us all," the chief minister said, delivering the keynote address on Saturday at the Calcutta Club The Telegraph National Debate, titled 'Motion: The House believes India does not need a new Constitution'. Banerjee called for an end of "autocracy and agency raj" and demanded impartial behaviour of the media. The judiciary and media are weak now, she said.
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That decision has been stayed until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether Trump is barred by the Civil War-era provision, which prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.
View: Of the four-lettered f word that is not 'four'
Elon Musk has, w***y-nilly (see what asterisks can also do when you use them for hijabi purposes?), brought back the subject of FFNF in formal and semi-formal public discourse. Lashing out on Wednesday against advertisers who have boycotted X (by which I mean ex-Twitter, and not the 24th, and third least frequently used, letter in the Latin alphabet, to also signify anything X-rated), as well as at the naff New York Times twat interviewing him, Musk said 'Go f**k yourself!' a few times. Not 'Go f**k yourself!' or 'Go f**k yourself!' (see options above), but 'Go f**k yourself!' And suddenly the whole English-listening-reading world went, 'Aiyyo!'
Secret Service agent's memoir reveals alternate account of JFK assassination events, raises questions about potential second shooter
After 60 years of silence, former Secret Service agent Paul Landis, who was near President John F. Kennedy during his assassination in Dallas, is sharing his account.
Donald Trump isn't first ex-US president to face legal trouble
The latest line crossed by Trump challenges again the aura of the American presidency, nurtured in the infallibility of George Washington but made human over and over, through scandals born of greed and the abuse of power, corruption and naivete, sex and lies about sex. Trump is hardly the first president, in or out of office, to face legal trouble.
Love and lust in the White House: Scandals before Donald Trump
Before Donald Trump, Bill Clinton was the American president who landed in a huge sex scandal that led to his impeachment. These two may stand out as the most notorious ones but a large number of American presidents have been accused of sexual misconduct.
How Joe Biden leaves wiggle room to opt against reelection bid
While Biden's plans are under intense scrutiny, the Republican presidential field has also been slow to form. So far, there are just three official entrants - Trump, former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Others, including former Vice President Mike Pence, ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, may join in the coming months. Some, such as DeSantis, could wait until late summer to officially announce their campaigns.
Analysis: Can Biden make his case for 4 more years?
Polls show a majority of Americans are largely unaware of his successes and don't approve of his job performance. Even Democrats question whether he should run for reelection amid concerns about his age.
Joe Biden aims to deliver reassurance in his second State of Union address
The president will stand at the House rostrum at a time when just a quarter of U.S. adults say things in the country are headed in the right direction, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About three-quarters say things are on the wrong track. And a majority of Democrats don't want Biden to seek another term.
US National Archives discloses information related to John F Kennedy assassination
US National Archives released Government documents related to murder of US President John F Kennedy to public on Thursday.
Google sets rules for HQ guest speakers after row over Indian historian
Disputes over speakers have roiled Google since at least April, when it said internal rancor prompted it to cancel a talk on India's socioreligious caste system by author Thenmozhi Soundararajan, who advocates for people disadvantaged by caste prejudice.
In France, Trump-like TV pundit rocks presidential campaign
Eric Zemmour, a rabble-rousing television pundit and author with repeated convictions for hate speech is finding fervent audiences for his anti-Islam, anti-immigration invective in the early stages of France's presidential race
A dozen Republican senators plan to oppose Joe Biden's Presidential certification
The initiative, which appears certain to fail, flies in the face of rulings in dozens of courts and the findings by officials in several key states, that there were no widespread voting problems.
Donald Trump's presidential legacy, by the numbers
Trump's presidency is reflected in a broad range of numbers representing everything from the U.S. death toll during the coronavirus pandemic to the miles of his "big, beautiful wall" along the border with Mexico to the tens of thousands of tweets he sent during four years in office.
Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic presidential election victory
With more than 155 million votes counted and California and New York still counting, turnout stands at 65% of all eligible voters, the highest since 1908, according to data from The Associated Press and the U.S. Elections Project.
View: The decentralised chaos of US elections may be hard to improve — or make worse
We saw this way back in 2000 when the infamously badly designed ‘butterfly’ ballots in Florida possibly confused voters and held up resolution of the entire presidential election. An Election Assistance Commission was created after that
Kanye West's 2020 vision: Fans confused if the presidential run is real or for show
Many people are concerned for the rapper's mental health.
How Donald Trump has managed to keep picking up unforeseen new followers
While Trump failed to win the first US primary in the Midwestern state of Iowa on Monday, he remains a popular and polarising figure in US politics.
1969 Telangana agitation brought Sitaram Yechury to Delhi
Sitaram Yechury, who belongs to coastal Andhra Pradesh but has been a votary of united Andhra, was anointed general secretary in his home state.
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