Day: August 5, 2024

Biden approves Florida emergency declaration over Tropical Storm Debby

1:10 am August 5, 2024

President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as Tropical Storm Debby barrels toward the Sunshine State, the White House confirmed Sunday.  The president’s move helps free up federal resources and authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts, the White House said.  Debby was […]

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George Stephanopoulos repeatedly presses Rep. Byron Donalds on VP Harris’ racial identity in heated exchange

12:30 am August 5, 2024

ABC host George Stephanopoulos repeatedly pressed Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., in a debate around Vice President Harris’ racial identity on Sunday.  “Why is former President Trump questioning the vice president’s racial identity?” Stephanopoulos asked Donalds after Trump’s comments on Harris’ racial identity during a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).  Harris was […]

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Cause of Zac Efron’s hospitalization in Spain revealed; A-list star is ‘fine’

12:21 am August 5, 2024

On Friday, actor Zac Efron sparked concern after being hospitalized in Spain. A representative for the actor told People magazine that Efron experienced a “minor swimming incident” in a pool at his Ibiza villa, where the star is vacationing. His rep confirmed that Efron was taken to the hospital, although only for precautionary reasons.  “He […]

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Harris’ top VP options all have drawbacks that could take them out of contention

12:19 am August 5, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate for the 2024 election cycle by Tuesday, as four frontrunners vie to land on the ticket.  Govs. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Tim Walz of Minnesota, and Sen. Mark Kelley, D-Ariz., have emerged as top contenders for the vice presidency […]

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