Columbus, OH

The Independent

Donald Trump was already leading President Joe Biden in several swing states but after the assassination attempt, a new poll shows the former president gaining even more ground – unless a younger Democrat replaces Biden.A survey conducted by Emerson College Polling found that Trump holds a three-point lead or more over the president in seven key swing states – and most of those are an increase from polling conducted in March.In Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin Trump is leading by three points, in Georgia by five, in Pennsylvania by six, in North Carolina by nine and in Arizona by 10.The numbers...

First major poll since assassination attempt shows Trump losing to a younger Democrat in swing states

The Hill

The Hill’s Margaret Chadbourn speaks with national political reporter Cate Martel about takeaways from Trump's media presser in Mar-a-Lago. Trump has agreed to an ABC News debate on September 10th and Harris has yet to speak to the media outside of pre-scheduled rallies following her nomination as the DNC presidential nominee. Plus, after disappearing on the presidential trail and in polls RFK Jr. managed to pick up a large endorsement from Joe Rogan. Also in your Debrief: Jack Smith's delay is granted in Trump's January 6th case, the Veterans Association faces a $12 billion budget shortfall, and a judge to rule if Alabama can prosecute people who aid out-of-state abortions. #thehill #DailyDebrief #2024 Follow The Hill on Instagram and X, @thehill Follow Margaret Chadbourn, Twitter / X - @MLChadbourn Instagram – mlchadbourn.

Polls: Trump falling behind in key swing states, Harris gaining momentum

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WashingtonExaminer

A nonpartisan election handicapper updated ratings for three states in the 2024 presidential election cycle, shifting three battleground states within striking distance for Democrats after Vice President Kamala Harris became the party’s nominee for president. The Cook Political Report is moving Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada into the “toss-up” category from “lean Republican.” Arizona has 11 […]

Three battleground states shift within reach for Harris after campaign reset

NBC News

Donald Trump joins Elon Musk for a conversation on X as the former president's allies urge him to stay away from personal attacks against Vice President Harris. NBC News correspondents Garrett Haake, Mike Memoli and Ken Dilanian have the latest on the presidential race.

Trump can’t be ‘changed,’ but allies want him to ‘focus’ campaign message against Harris

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

Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne had a panic attack during a live weather report Tuesday and candidly addressed it in real time. After he delivered a forecast of rain for ABC's "News Breakfast," Byrne pressed his hands together and said, "I'm actually going to need to stop for a second." "Some...

TV meteorologist has on-air panic attack during weather report: 'Going to need to stop'

The New Republic

This week marks two years since Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, arguably the Biden administration’s signature legislative achievement. So how’s it doing? A lot better than recent headlines would have you believe. As the November election draws nearer, however, Vice President Kamala Harris and her team will have to confront some lingering questions about the policy’s strengths and weaknesses. On Monday, the Financial Times published an investigation finding that 40 percent of the largest manufacturing announcements made since Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act—which together invested some $400 trillion in building up domestic clean energy...

Don’t Believe Recent Headlines. The Inflation Reduction Act Worked.

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Republican National Convention delegates erupted in applause last month when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his commitment to send buses full of migrants to blue cities. “We have continued busing migrants to sanctuary cities all across the country,” Abbott told the cheering crowd in Milwaukee. “Those buses will...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to keep busing migrants north. One problem: Not enough migrants.

Modesto, CA

Twenty years ago, a case that gripped the world came to an end when Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. Scott Peterson, who has always maintained his innocence, was convicted of murder in 2004 and sentenced to death the next year. He was resentenced to life without the possibility of parole after his death sentence was overturned in 2020.

20 years after Scott Peterson’s conviction, Laci Peterson’s murder is revisited in new documentaries

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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Latin Times

As Latinos seem poised to play a crucial role in the next presidential election in several swing states, a new study by The Philos Project has revealed insights into how Christians who are part of that demographic view one of the most crucial political topics at the moment: the Israel-Hamas War.

Almost half of all Latino Christians in swing states say a candidate's stand on Israel is important to their vote

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WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to propose the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price-gouging in the food and grocery industries,” her campaign announced late Wednesday. “There’s a big difference between fair pricing in competitive markets, and excessive prices unrelated to the costs of doing business,”...

Harris to propose federal ban on 'corporate price-gouging' in food and groceries

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Minneapolis, MN

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., fended off several primary challengers Tuesday, NBC News projects, a victory for progressives after two of her fellow members of the “squad” suffered defeats this summer. Omar defeated former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, who lost to her by just 2 percentage points...

Rep. Ilhan Omar fends off primary challengers following other ‘squad’ members’ defeats

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ghostley, who died at 81 in 2007, found mainstream fame in three hit TV shows: Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS, 1968-1971), and Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993). However, she initially declined participation in of those landmark series. What follows is what happened.

'Bewitched' Actress Alice Ghostley Refused "2nd Mrs. Kravitz" Role After Friend Alice Pearce Died

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HuffPost

Social media users were delighted by the former Donald Trump adviser's ineffectual line of attack.

Kellyanne Conway's Dig At Kamala Harris Goes Left After She Fires Off... Compliments

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to arrange a meeting about a possible role in her administration if he drops out of the race and endorses her, a Kennedy campaign official and a Democratic official told CNN.

RFK Jr. reached out to Harris campaign about administration role in exchange for endorsement

Orlando, FL

Disney is trying to have a widower's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed and sent to arbitration because the man had signed up for a Disney+ account several years ago. Jeffrey J. Piccolo sued Disney Parks and Resorts in February, months after his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, died after she consumed food containing allergens at a restaurant in Disney World.

Disney says man can't sue over wife's death because he agreed to Disney+ terms of service

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Puerto Rico remained under a tropical storm watch as Ernesto turned into a Category 1 hurricane late Wednesday morning. Alarms began ringing in the municipality of Toa Baja on Wednesday morning, warning residents who live in the western part of the town to evacuate their homes as incessant rain from Tropical Storm Ernesto overflowed the main river there, exposing more families to dangerous floods.

Thousands in Puerto Rico without power and under flood threats as Ernesto turns into a hurricane

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With inflation at 3-year lows, campaigns present competing visions of economy

NBC News' Garrett Haake is on the campaign trail with former President...

With inflation at 3-year lows, campaigns present competing visions of economy

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