In American politics, 75 days—the length of time between the end of the Democratic National Convention and Election Day—is the blink of an eye. The entirety of presidential elections now lasts well over a year: The Biden campaign began staffing up its reelection effort in June 2023. The first Republican debate was held exactly 440 days before Election Day 2024. Donald Trump clinched the GOP nomination in March, though he has been the presumptive nominee for far longer. (Indeed, one could argue... Читать дальше...
Earlier this month, TNR’s Kate Aronoff argued that perhaps the best gift President Biden and his team could give the planet would be to step aside. “The Biden administration has almost certainly done more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions than any of its predecessors,” she wrote. But sticking with a “struggling” candidate unlikely to win in November would be a “catastrophe”—not just because it might hand the White House to Donald Trump, who has already promised to reverse Biden’s climate policies... Читать дальше...
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev has assured that there is currently no air pollution in Sofia resulting from the explosions at the pyrotechnics warehouse in Elin Pelin. According to Terziev, data from a mobile air quality measuring station deployed in the area indicated that even during the peak of the gassing, air quality remained within acceptable limits. The station was set up to monitor any potential movement of harmful clouds towards Sofia, and it has since confirmed that the situation is under control. Читать дальше...
As calls for police accountability mount over the killing of Sonya Massey, the Black woman who was shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home, I’ve thought about the stubbornness of police violence.
No candidate has had to turn around a campaign as quickly as Democratic frontrunner Kamala Harris. After working with her, I believe she can do it.
In an era of hyper-partisanship, The Flip Side takes a decidedly different tact: offering readers a smattering of opinions across the political spectrum.
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Since 2003, Road to the Horse has been the industry’s most prestigious colt starting challenge. Creativity and innovation are key components of the continued success of the event throughout the last two decades. With that in mind, the colt starting action at Road to the Horse 2025 will not disappoint ...
Читать дальше...The below contains spoilers about Deadpool & Wolverine. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's kids are already off to a marvelous start in Hollywood. In Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan stars as—no...
As awareness of the condition has grown, so have diagnoses and self-diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. The Onion presents tips for those seeking an ADHD diagnosis.
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – China’s Ambassador to Iran Zong Peiwu said that a high-ranking Chinese delegation will participate in the inauguration ceremony of the President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian.
HOUSTON - 1986: Bill Walton #5 of the Boston Celtics during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Texas. | Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images
Walton’s basketball lows were very low but his highs were as high as anyone ever reached.
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Dave Rowntree has revealed that Blur are willing to work together more often as long as the opportunities are right.
Illinois’ latest state budget included a massive sports betting tax increase, which leaves the gaming industry with serious doubts about the sustainability of the Illinois sports betting market. While some governors look at gambling as a bottomless well of cash, those of us in the gaming industry understand how competitive sports betting is, with tighter margins than many in the policy sphere care to acknowledge.
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Grammy-winner CeeLo Green, regional Mexican music stars Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Australian alt rockers Atlas Genius are the headliners set for Taste of Chicago.
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2024 Olympic Games
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Men
27 Jul 2024 10:00 GBR v ESP (Pool A)
27 Jul 2024 10:30 BEL v IRL (Pool B)
27 Jul 2024 12:45 NED v RSA (Pool A)
27 Jul 2024 13:15 AUS v ARG (Pool B)
27 Jul 2024 17:00 GER v FRA (Pool A)
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Women
27 Jul 2024 19:45 ARG v USA (Pool B)
27 Jul 2024 20:15 NED v FRA (Pool A)
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Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 26th
Ten banks, led by Bank of India, have received Rs 334 crore from accumulated toll collections of Pune Sholapur Road Development Co Ltd, previously owned by IL&FS. They are set to receive an additional Rs 87 crore as part of a restructuring deal with new owners, Roadstar Infra Investment Trust. The deal includes elongating the loan tenure to 2032 and issuing non-convertible debentures payable over 20 years. Banks are expected to book gains in the next quarter.
Cillian Murphy in character as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders
More casting details have been announced for the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie.
A film based on the Steven Knight’s award-winning BBC drama has been in the pipeline for years, with Cillian Murphy confirming last month that he’d be back in action as Tommy Shelby in a new feature-length story, which is being produced by Netflix.
It’s now also been revealed that he’ll be joined in the cast by newcomer Rebecca Ferguson. Читать дальше...
Kori Overton, 50, also faces three years of probation after being released.
Your Weekly Recap for 22–26 July.
The Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theatre's website says an upcoming performance will feature music by the composer.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: When a knee injury coincided with the tragic death of his Olympian father after a battle with stomach cancer, Stockdale's life changed.