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Biden Faces Mounting Pressure as News Conference Falls Short
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Biden Faces Mounting Pressure as News Conference Falls Short

Joe Biden's recent press conference, where he defended his fitness to run for US president, has not stopped criticism from within his own party. Three Democratic politicians have now joined the chorus calling for him to drop out of the race following his recent debate stumble with Donald Trump.Despite a more stable performance during the press briefing, there were still notable errors, such as mistakenly calling Kamala Harris "Vice President Trump" and confusing Volodymyr Zelensky with "President Putin."As a result, the future of Biden's candidacy remains uncertain, with the potential for more defections in the coming days. Some donors, including George Clooney, have withdrawn their financial support, citing concerns about his competency for another four-year term. The pressure on...
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president Biden mistakenly calls Zelensky ‘President Putin’ at Nato summit

 When discussing NATO's assistance for Ukraine with reporters, US President Joe Biden made the error of referring to Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, as "President Putin." Later, Zelensky took the mic, he corrected himself. "President Putin?" Biden said, correcting himself. "President Zelensky. I'm so focused on beating Putin."
Ex-US president Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have spoken privately about Joe Biden
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Ex-US president Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have spoken privately about Joe Biden

Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have expressed concerns about Joe Biden's ability to beat Donald Trump in the 2024 campaign. Democrats are eager for the infighting to end so they can focus on defeating Trump, and they are looking to Obama and Pelosi for guidance.Many believe the end of Biden's candidacy is inevitable, and they are urging Obama and Pelosi to make their opinions clear before it's too late. Pelosi's colleagues are hopeful that she will convince Biden to drop out, despite her recent conversation with him.Obama, on the other hand, has been hesitant to publicly comment on Biden's campaign, leaving many Democrats feeling abandoned. Despite their doubts, both Obama and Pelosi are seen as crucial figures guiding the Democratic Party through this crisis.Obama has been li...
US President Joe Biden says he is ‘first black woman to serve with a black president’
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US President Joe Biden says he is ‘first black woman to serve with a black president’

US President Joe Biden has once again become the focus of a media whirl following a string of awkward remarks he made during the Independence Day celebrations. In a glaring error, Biden referred to himself as “proud to be the first black woman to serve with a black president” while conflating himself with vice president Kamala Harris.Only one week has passed since Biden and Donald Trump's debate, which raised concerns about his political future for many. Biden tried to emphasize Harris's historic position in an interview with Philadelphia's Wurd radio station, but he wound up obscuring his own experience serving as Barack Obama's vice president.Joe Biden said, “By the way, I’m proud to be, as I said, the first Vice President, first black woman… to serve with a black President.”...
Democrats Shift Support to Harris as Biden Stands Firm
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Democrats Shift Support to Harris as Biden Stands Firm

After Joe Biden's recent debate performance, many top Democrats are now discussing who Kamala Harris might choose as her running mate. A growing number of party leaders, operatives, and donors doubt that Biden can successfully run for reelection, according to CNN's talks with various Democratic politicians and operatives.Biden often says to compare him to the alternative, not the almighty. Increasingly, Democrats are looking at Harris as that alternative.Harris and her team have been staying on message, showing support for Biden while making some changes. After the debate, her office scheduled her to be with Biden for the Fourth of July picnic and fireworks, a first for her. She also joined a meeting with Democratic governors, closing it with a speech promoting unity and support fo...
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Ex-army chief arrested after coup attempt in Bolivia fails

 An army general from Bolivia was detained and charged with trying to overthrow the government by storming the presidential palace. General Juan Jose Zuniga, who was fired the day before as chief of the Bolivian army, commanded military units that took over La Paz's main square while soldiers attempted to storm government offices and armored cars crashed through the palace door.
Spencer Milligan, Star of ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 86
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Spencer Milligan, Star of ‘Land of the Lost,’ Dies at 86

At the age of 86, actor Spencer Milligan, well remembered for his role as Rick Marshall in the children's television series "Land of the Lost," has passed away.According to an obituary on the website of the funeral home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, where Milligan resided, he was born on September 10, 1937, in Oak Park, Illinois, and passed away on April 18.Before relocating to California, where he lived for most of the 1970s to the mid-1990s, his stage career began in Illinois.He portrayed his most well-known character during this time, showing up in 30 "Land of the Lost" episodes between 1974 and 1975.His persona, Rick Marshall, acted as a devoted father to Holly Marshall (Kathy Coleman) and Will Marshall (Wesley Eure), helping the family live on a lost planet where din...
Mindy Kaling Announces Birth of Her Third Child, a Baby Girl
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Mindy Kaling Announces Birth of Her Third Child, a Baby Girl

On 24 June 2024, the day of her 45th birthday, Mindy Kaling announced on her Instagram page that she had given birth to a baby girl called Anne in February.“She’s the best birthday present I could’ve ever imagined,” Kaling wrote in the caption. “When things are hard, whenever I veer towards cynicism, my three kids are such a great reminder of the pure joy in my life.”She thanked her followers for their good greetings and kept writing, saying she is "so lucky I live in a place where I could do this by myself, on my own timeline."In her post, Kaling included pictures of her three kids, her growing baby bulge, and a cute picture of her two little ones crammed onto what looks to be her hospital bed. View this post on Instagram...