The Independent

 Donald Trump and his allies have spent years amplifying a conspiracy theory that Democratic officials are intentionally letting people into the country illegally to “replace” the voting population.But lately, the former president has been claiming that the “invasion” is specifically coming after Black Americans.He now claims that “the Black population is going to die” without his violent immigration agenda in place, pitching his anti-immigration platform as a way to attract Black voters.“The Black people are going to be decimated by the millions of people that are coming into the country,” he told Bloomberg in an interview published on July...

Trump floats outrageous claim that Black Americans are ‘going to die’ because immigrants are taking their jobs

The Hill

A top Taiwanese official said defense spending has reached historic levels as he responded to former President Trump’s comments earlier this week that the island nation should pay more for its defense amid threats from China. Kuoyu Chiao, the deputy head of the North America department in Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry, told reporters at a press…

Taiwan responds to Trump comments, says defense spending has reached historic levels

Laura Strickler, Didi Martinez, Chloe Atkins and Julia Ainsley. Two former officials who handled immigration issues for then-President Donald Trump say that a "whole of government" approach costing billions would be needed to mount the "largest deportation effort in American history" promised in the Republican convention platform if Trump is re-elected.

How would mass deportation of migrants under Trump actually work?

The Atlantic

He’s all but said he wouldn’t defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion. What else would he give up to Beijing?

Trump Signals Weakness to Xi Jinping

Business Insider

"I have a lot of respect for Jamie Dimon," Trump said in a recent interview with Bloomberg Businessweek.

Trump is considering giving Jamie Dimon, who he once called a 'highly overrated globalist,' a prime Cabinet position

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

 The father of the gunman who shot Donald Trump called police after the rally shooting, worried that his son and a firearm were missing, according to reports.Matthew Crooks realized his 20-year-old son, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and an AR-style rifle were missing shortly after shots were fired at the former president at a campaign rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. Three senior law enforcement officials told NBC News that the father then called police.Law enforcement officials then went to the home where Crooks lived with his parents in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Approximately a day later, they publicly identified Crooks as...

Dad of Trump shooter called police after attack with concerns that his son and gun were missing, report says

TheDailyBeast

Former President Barack Obama has reportedly told allies that Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance has made his bid to win back the White House even tougher than it had been previously.The Washington Post reports that Obama gave a harsher private assessment of Biden’s chances of re-election following the debate despite publicly trying to ease concerns by tweeting that “bad debates happen.”The outlet reported that Obama “spoke directly with Biden by phone after last Thursday’s debate to offer his support as a sounding board and private counselor for his embattled former vice president,” according to WaPo.It remains unclear how much or...

Obama Privately Goes Shaky After Offering to Prop Up Biden

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Former President Donald Trump was asked about the presidential race against President Joe Biden and potentially facing a different candidate during an interview with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity.

Hear Trump’s response when asked if he wants Biden to quit the race

Anika Jindal

The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

A U.K.-based organization supporting parents who are not giving their children smartphones was founded in February and has expanded internationally to the U.S., Canada, and more. The popularity of the movement is driven by research showing the link between mental health issues in children and smartphone and social media use.

A growing number of parents are refusing to give their children smartphones — and the movement is going global

Chicago, IL

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?

Fox News

Former President Trump has a new nickname for Vice President Kamala Harris, who could potentially end up in a head-to-head with Trump if President Biden drops out.

Trump tests out new nickname for Kamala Harris amid speculation she'll replace Biden

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Barack Obama has told allies in recent days that Joe Biden's path to victory has greatly diminished and he thinks the U.S. president needs to seriously consider the viability of his candidacy, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing multiple people briefed on Obama's thinking.

Obama tells allies Biden needs to reconsider his re-election bid, WaPo reports

Los Angeles, CA

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money. After graduating from Syracuse University in 2017 and spending three years working corporate jobs in both advertising and marketing in New York City, Vienna Hintze wanted a change.

29-year-old quit her job to sell flowers from a pickup truck—now she brings in up to $16,000 a month

North Carolina State

Commentators and Democrats alike are throwing their weight behind Harris as Biden's replacement, but the president appears determined to hang on.

While Biden fumbles at the podium, Kamala Harris is doing her best at playing presidential

WashingtonExaminer

Democratic strategist James Carville predicted Democrats are guaranteed to lose the presidential election if they don’t remove President Joe Biden and replace him with a candidate selected from a last-ditch mini-primary. Carville joined the growing chorus of Democrats calling for Biden to step down and ruled out replacing him immediately with Vice President Kamala Harris, […]

James Carville says Democrats will lose presidency unless last-ditch mini-primary held

Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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What would a second Trump presidency mean for China? Goldman Sachs weighs in

If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election, his plans for 60% tariffs on Chinese goods could be a \"major downside growth risk\" to China, according...

If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election, his plans for 60% tariffs on Chinese goods could be a "major downside growth risk" to China, according...

What would a second Trump presidency mean for China? Goldman Sachs weighs in

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