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Raw Story 

J.D. Vance's 'weird style' perfectly nailed by Pete Buttigieg on MSNBC

During an appearance on MSNBC on Sunday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, acting as a private citizen, joined the pile-on afflicting Sen. J. D. Vance ) that has been unrelenting since the Ohio Republican was selected by Donald Trump chose him to be his 2024 presidential running mate.

Speaking with host Jen Psaki, the former Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana subtly leaned into the narrative that Americans find Vance "weird" based on a history of comments over the years that have the Trump campaign reeling. Читать дальше...

TheHill.com 

DNC chair says party focused on states like Florida, North Carolina they now believe can become competitive

Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison argued Sunday that the enthusiasm for Vice President Harris’ campaign has made Florida and North Carolina competitive for the November election, as Democrats look to expand their target map. “I have never seen this type of energy, this type of organizing, grassroots organizing, and an all my years of...

Haaretz.com 

Israel at war, day 296: Diplomats say efforts underway to avert Israeli strike on Beirut

Thousands attend funerals of 12 children, teens killed in Hezbollah rocket attack on Druze town ■ PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant say Hezbollah will pay heavy price' ■ Iran warns Israel against any 'new adventure' in Lebanon ■ Hezbollah reportedly clears out key sites ahead of expected Israeli response ■ Here's what you need to know 296 days into the war

The Punch 

Kwara group rejects protest, cites #EndSARS aftermath

A coalition, Kwara State Consultative Civil Society Forum has warned against the planned nationwide protest, saying that its outcome is likely to be a repeat of the ugly “End SARS” scenario witnessed in October 2020. Instead of protest, the group called for constructive dialogue, advocacy and community engagement as steps to address the challenges in

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France24.com (en) 

Paris Olympic opening creator defiant, denies Last Supper reference

Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" in Friday's parade choreographed by Thomas Jolly, a leading theatre director. Criticism has focused on a scene involving dancers, drag queens and a DJ in poses that recalled depictions of the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus is said to have taken with his apostles. "Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group," Paris 2024 spokeswoman Anne Descamps told reporters on Sunday. Читать дальше...

ABC News 

WATCH: Bear takes dip in pond

A bear was spotted taking a relaxing dip in a pond next to some mint leaves in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Women, disabled and indigenous people face heightened risks from Climate Change: CJI

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud stated that climate change worsens inequalities, particularly affecting marginalized groups like women, children, and indigenous people. Speaking at the Berkeley Centre conference, he advocated for inclusive climate policies and cautioned about the potential misuse of AI, emphasizing the need to understand data biases for fairness.

Deadline.com 

Paris Olympics Organizers Apologize For Drag ‘Last Supper’ Depiction

Paris Olympics organizers apologized Sunday to anyone offended by an image of drag performers that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” during the opening ceremony. The scene during Friday’s ceremony featured LGBTQ+ icon, DJ and producer Barbara Butch flanked by drag artists and dancers. Religious conservatives decried the segment, with the French Catholic Church’s […]

Cnn.com 

Last look: AI's voracious appetite

Fareed explains why AI's massive energy demands are straining the power grid, but also why AI could enable big breakthroughs in sustainability and clean energy.