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More than 1,400 Black women leaders and allies told the Democratic Party in a letter on Wednesday that their support for President Joe Biden will not waver despite the crescendo of Dems calling for him to drop out. Democratic heavy-hitters like Carol Moseley Braun–the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate–Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, signed the letter. They reminded Democrats that their support is key, as Black women are the most consistent block of Democratic voters. The letter condemns calls from Dem detractors that think Biden should withdraw after his presidential debate performance and the series of gaffe-filled interviews the president’s campaign scheduled afterwards to clean up his slipping poll numbers. This week alone, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA.) became the most high-profile Democrat to ask Biden to drop out while reports surfaced that Barack Obama, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) are encouraging him to bow out to preserve Democrats seats further down the ballot.Read it at The HillRead more at The Daily Beast.

1,400 Black Women Sign Letter Condemning Dems for Plotting to Ditch Biden

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s political world is collapsing. Top allies have either publicly or privately called on him to step aside. Major donations have fallen off a cliff. Grassroots fundraising is not keeping up with the demands of a campaign that needs to aggressively scale up three months before the presidential election. Members of his own re-election effort have already declared he has no path to victory.

'We're close to the end': Biden world braces for the possibility that the president will step aside

Fox Business

The energy needs met by fossil fuels will be prevalent "to 2060 and beyond," according to one billionaire businessman who believes Democrats are waking up to that "truth."

Billionaire oil CEO says Democrats are 'starting to recognize' the green energy push is 'all a fallacy'

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Astrologers who interpret planets for a living are seeing surprises in November.

We're Election Astrologers. Here's Who We Predict Will Win The 2024 Race.

The Hill

It’s Wednesday. Simone, Jade, Jordan, Suni and Hezly absolutely crushed team finals! 🥇 Did anyone see Simone’s Instagram caption where she seems to throw some serious shade at MyKayla Skinner? 👀 Here’s what else is happening today:. A new poll shows Vice President Harris has...

12:30 Report — Harris erases Trump lead in swing states

Vice President Harris halved former President Trump’s 2024 lead in a newly relaunched national polling average that replaces President Biden with Harris as Trump’s likely Democratic opponent.

Harris slices Trump’s national lead in half: New polling average

Several photos have been circulating online purporting to show Olympic swimmers wearing swimsuits with the message "Not a dude!" crudely emblazoned on their crotches to protest the participation of transgender athletes in the Paris Olympic games. These posts appeared online on July 28 and August 2. However, it turns out...

No, Olympic swimmers weren’t wearing swimsuits emblazoned with a transphobic message

Amber Duke and Nomiki Konst discuss an unearthed photo of Donald Trump and Project 2025's leader Kevin Roberts, contradicting Trump's previous comments that he knows nothing of the plans.

Unearthed picture shows Trump side-by-side with Project 2025 leader

– Numerous Republican officials endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. – Endorsements include former Trump administration officials, ex-governors, and congress members. – Young voters show increasing support for Harris. – Donald Trump struggles to expand his voter base. – The Harris coalition is potentially more robust than Biden’s 2020 coalition.

Republicans Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for Upcoming Election

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

The Spun

NBC Summer Olympics announcer Mike Tirico, who has been doing a great job in Paris, France this summer, has issued an official apology for a mistake he made during the games. Tirico officially apologized for confusing a flag sported by a player after the United States vs. France gold medal game in ...

NBC Olympics Announcer Mike Tirico Has Issued An Official Apology

Business Insider

Barack Obama has told allies he's concerned about Joe Biden's reelection chances, The Washington Post reported.

Obama is telling close allies he knows Biden is in trouble

The Biden Administration unveiled a new, multi-agency regulatory effort to target corporate practices that officials claim are designed to waste consumers' time and needlessly burden them with red tape. "In all of these practices, the companies are delaying services to you, or really trying to make it so difficult for...

White House launches broad new regulatory effort, as Harris prepares to unveil economic plan

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Grist

This story was produced by Grist and co-published with USA Today. This story is part of State of Emergency, a Grist series exploring how climate disasters are impacting voting and politics. Summertime heat in the United States has always put human health at risk. But the past few years have...

Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?

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Salon

Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman made history when he agreed to be Vice President Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 election. This made him the first observant Jew to ever appear on a national ticket. As a Jewish American who had experienced antisemitism, I was inspired by Lieberman's nomination and hoped one day a Jew might even rise up to be President of the United States. At the time that I write this article, another Democratic vice president is seeking the presidency, and two of Kamala Harris' six finalists are Jewish: Governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and J. B. Pritzker of Illinois.

Kamala Harris' veepstakes turn into a big moment for Jewish Democrats

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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What would a Harris presidency mean for the plastics crisis?

Among the reasons Republicans think Vice President Kamala Harris is unfit for the country’s highest office: She “wants to get rid of plastic straws.”. That’s according...

What would a Harris presidency mean for the plastics crisis?

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