Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks around the world
RNC Day 4: Trump opens with strong message, later goes off-script
Far-right racism emerges after GOP convention speech by Usha Vance
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RNC 2024 live updates: Trump becomes Republican nominee; vivid speech recalls 'blood' during assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is closing out the Republican National Convention.
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Trump RNC speech tonight: Start time, channels, more speaking details for the former president's address
The former president is scheduled to formally accept the GOP nomination at tonight in primetime.
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A COVID diagnosis, a major defection: Biden's reelection bid runs into new challenges
The political ground shifted once again below Biden's feet this week in the form of a high-profile defection from his cause and a COVID-19 diagnosis. Here's what happened and how it affects the president's reelection campaign
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‘Cultural heroin’ to 'great president': RNC speakers like JD Vance have transformed from Trump trash talkers to his closest allies
"I was certainly skeptical of Donald Trump in 2016,” JD Vance said this week. “But President Trump was a great president, and he changed my mind."
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Airlines, banks, and the London Stock Exchange are experiencing disruptions linked to massive Microsoft outage
A mass IT outage is affecting flights, banks, and supermarkets around the world. American, United, and Delta have grounded all their flights.
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Jared Leto invests in $500M AI startup despite calls from other stars to shut down the controversial tech
Jared Leto has invested in two different generative AI companies, joining a growing number of celebrities with a financial interest in the technology.
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AOC unloads on Biden's critics in late-night Instagram Live
AOC argued that some of her colleagues are failing to recognize the risks of dumping Biden. She also blasted their use of anonymous quotes.
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Scientists sound alarm about satellites that could widen holes in Earth's atmosphere: 'Only in recent years have people started to think this might become a problem'
"The problem is expected to get worse as more satellites are launched."
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The Trump campaign keeps winning the viral photo game
Hulk Hogan, retired pro wrestler and entertainment star, ripped up his tank top to show his support for former President Donald Trump's 2024 bid.
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Biden administration proposes regulation to protect millions of Americans at work: 'Could not be more urgently needed'
The new regulation aims to offer vital protections by setting two heat triggers.
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Sports on TV: Friday, July 19, 2024
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That ‘changed’ and ‘unifying’ new Trump? Yeah, it didn’t last through his RNC speech | Opinion
Instead of an uplifting ode to the country he wants to lead, his address Thursday night slammed the U.S. as “a nation in decline” full of “illegal killers and criminals.” | Opinion
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‘By the grace of Almighty God,’ Trump can’t help but be the same divisive self | Opinion
Days after an assassination attempt, Trump accepted his nomination at first with humility. But not for long. Will going after immigrants work?
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Here’s How Long Trump’s Insanely Boring RNC Speech Lasted
Donald Trump broke his own record with a speech that dragged on so much, people started to leave.
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Domestic dispute in Southern California ends in deadly Samurai sword attack
One woman was killed, and two others were hospitalized after what appears to be a domestic dispute that prompted an attack with a Samurai-style sword Thursday afternoon in San Dimas. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were called to the intersection of South Huntington Avenue and Basset Court just before 3:30 p.m. on […]
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Trump preaches unity as he accepts GOP presidential nomination days after surviving assassination attempt
Former President Trump delivers his 2024 GOP nomination acceptance speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention.
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8 takeaways from Trump's RNC speech — the first since his attempted assassination
In his first public remarks since Saturday's assassination attempt, Trump spoke about the incident in painful detail.
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"Nation in decline": Trump, promising unity, delivers divisive address at RNC
Donald Trump spread election and immigration lies on stage in Milwaukee after reflecting on the attempt on his life
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Stock market today: Dow falls 533 points as tech rout spreads to the broader market
A pullback from mega-cap tech stocks broadened out into a larger market rout on Thursday.
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On this day in history, July 19, 1969, former Kennedy aide killed in 'Chappaquiddick incident'
Mary Jo Kopechne's drowned body was discovered in Sen. Ted Kennedy's overturned car on this day in history, July 19, 1969. The event became known as the "Chappaquiddick incident."
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Trump Is Planning the Most Inhumane Immigration Policy in U.S. History
Donald Trump told the Republican National Convention that he will deport more people than President Dwight Eisenhower.
1 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Researchers propose game-changing solution to power South Pole: 'One of the most extreme places on the planet'
"We can do this. That's not the problem."
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Blackstone is doubling down on its efforts to woo the wealthy with 2 new funds, flying in the face of BREIT critics
Blackstone's Jon Gray said the private-equity giant plans to launch two new funds for wealthy individual investors starting next year.
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Trump pays emotional tribute to Corey Comperatore during RNC speech: 'Spirit that forged America'
Former President Donald Trump paid a moving tribute to Pennsylvania firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed by a would-be assassin at a Trump rally in the state.
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PIMCO economist says fears of a US debt crisis are overblown - for now
"Previous episodes when federal interest payments (as a proportion of total outlays) reached similar levels as today were followed by fiscal consolidation."
3 min read - HealthThe Cool Down
Scientists raise concerns after study suggests dangerous chemicals are lurking in popular foods: 'They're everywhere'
The new study adds to a body of research focusing on the health impacts of PFAS.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Missing 18-year-old from Sacramento found in Portland; 25-year-old she was with arrested
Isabel Gallego had been missing since April 19 and authorities said she may have been trafficked.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Trump Pushes Unhinged New Election Conspiracy During RNC Speech
Donald Trump has yet another explanation for why he lost in 2020.
1 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Photos show Melania Trump's rare public appearance on the last day of the Republican National Convention
After skipping the first three days of the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump arrived shortly before Donald Trump's speech.
2 min read - PoliticsMiami Herald
Saying ‘I had God on my side,’ Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination
Donald Trump accepts the Republican Party’s nomination
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Melania Trump made an appearance on the 4th night of the Republican National Convention. Here's a timeline of her 26-year relationship with Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump and his third wife, Melania, first met at a party in 1998. Here's a complete timeline of their relationship.
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The rout in tech stocks is a 'golden buying opportunity' for investors, analyst says
"This is all a game of high stakes poker for the Trump campaign," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said of recent comments about Taiwan.
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These Democratic lawmakers have publicly called for Biden to drop out of the race
A growing cohort of congressional Democrats are breaking their silence on their concerns about Biden's political viability going forward.
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Ben Sasse resigns unexpectedly as University of Florida president, citing wife’s health
The University of Florida’s president, Ben Sasse, unexpectedly announced his resignation late Thursday after just 17 months at the helm of the state’s flagship university, citing his wife’s health issues and a need to spend more time with his family.
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China reveals first-of-its-kind passenger train with game-changing features: 'Towards a greener, low-carbon future'
The new train could significantly cut down on pollution.
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A second Democratic senator just called on Biden to not seek a second term
Sen. Jon Tester of Montana just wrote that President Biden should step aside: "I've never been afraid to stand up to him when he is wrong."
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Sources close to Biden 'furious' about growing calls to get him to exit race: report
Sources close to President Biden are upset is reportedly upset an effort to get him to exit the race is picking up speed.
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Why a recession will strike in 2025, according to a veteran economist
The Fed deserves an "F" grade for its monetary policy over the past few years, top economist Steve Hanke said.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Family searches for missing Southern California girl
Loved ones are searching for a Southern California teenager who disappeared. Alison Jillian Chao, 15, was last seen on July 16, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. She left her home on the 200 block of North Ynez Avenue at around 5:32 p.m. that night. She rode her bike and was headed to a […]
1 min read - USKTLA articles
Missing man, 95, found dead on cliffs below park in L.A.’s Harbor region
The body of a man found on the cliffs below Point Fermin Park in San Pedro last week has been identified as a 95-year-old man reported missing the same day, authorities announced. Family and friends, as well as the Los Angeles Police Department, asked for the public’s help on July 11 in locating Walter […]
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Ben Sasse stepping down as University of Florida president citing his wife’s epilepsy, memory issues
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., explained on Thursday that he is stepping down as president of the University of Florida because of his wife's health.
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Keith Olbermann calls on CNN to 'fire this a--hole' Van Jones for criticizing Biden
The Democratic Party’s divide over whether Biden should remain their nominee has pit his supporters like Keith Olbermann against the president’s critics.
2 min read - USThe Cool Down
Authorities arrest man after he allegedly sparked devastating forest fire with illegal fireworks: 'Be mindful of the heightened fire danger'
He could be charged with second-degree arson.
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FBI interviews classmate of Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks over dislike for politicians
FBI contacts former Pennsylvania classmate who said rally gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks confronted him over his support for former President Donald Trump.
3 min read - WorldFox News
Large explosion rocks Tel Aviv in middle of the night
A large explosion in Tel Aviv has left builds near the U.S. embassy damaged. It's not yet clear what the cause of the blast was.
1 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Kings’ fourth-quarter comeback falls short in Las Vegas Summer League loss to Wizards
The Sacramento Kings rallied to take a late lead before the Washington Wizards prevailed in the final minute.
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Maddow frets about 'Lord of the Rings' being loved by the 'far-right'
During a monologue criticizing Republican VP candidate JD Vance, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow argued that naming one's company after an element from Tolkien's work is part of a far-right trend.
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Top Democrats believe they may be close to convincing Biden to drop out
Top Democrats, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi, have told colleagues that Biden appears to be more receptive to dropping out of the race, reports say.
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WWII prisoner of war laid to rest in Southern California after 82 years
A 26-year-old United States Army Air Force Private First Class who died 82 years ago today while defending his country during World War II was finally brought home and laid to rest at the Riverside National Cemetery. Charles Powers, who hailed from Riverside, was a member of the 28th Material Squadron 20th Air Force […]
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Palantir stock has 67% upside amid rapidly rising demand from big businesses for AI tools, Wedbush says
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives expects Palantir to continue to capitalize on the AI boom as it demonstrates use cases with governments and businesses.
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