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Tenacious D Tour Cancel for Joke About Assassination Attempt on Trump
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Tenacious D Tour Cancel for Joke About Assassination Attempt on Trump

Following the contentious remarks made by one of the band members regarding the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Tenacious D tour has been cancelled. Actor Jack Black urged American musician and band member Kyle Gass to make a wish during the comedy rock event in Sydney. Gass responded, "Don't miss Trump next time."Comedian and actor Mr. Black made the decision to postpone the pair's tour. "What was mentioned at the show on Sunday caught me off guard. In an Instagram post, he stated, "I would never support hate speech or advocate political violence in any manner."After giving it some thought, I've decided that it is no longer suitable to carry out the Tenacious D tour, and I've put a stop to any further creative preparations. I am appreciative of the fans' understanding...
Life Sentence for Man Who Plotted to Kill TV Host Holly Willoughby
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Life Sentence for Man Who Plotted to Kill TV Host Holly Willoughby

Security guard Gavin Plumb, who plotted to kidnap, rape, and murder TV host Holly Willoughby, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years following an eight-day trial where he was found guilty of soliciting murder, kidnapping, and rape.Plumb shared his plans in an online group chat called “Abduct Lovers” and was caught by an undercover US police officer who reported his posts to the FBI. Police raided Plumb’s flat and discovered an “abduction kit” with cable ties and chloroform.Willoughby, a prominent TV personality in the UK, resigned from "This Morning" after Plumb's arrest, thanking her colleagues, viewers, and guests for their support and company over the years. She made the decision to leave the show for the sake of her family. Willoughby later return...
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."
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.”...
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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.
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Former US Representative Adam Kinzinger is endorsing Biden for president

 On the eve of CNN's presidential debate, where Joe Biden is set to portray his predecessor as a threat to American democracy, former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger, who criticized former President Donald Trump's actions surrounding the deadly January 6th insurrection and was shunned by many in his own party, is endorsing Biden.
O. J. Simpson dies of cancer at the age of 76
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O. J. Simpson dies of cancer at the age of 76

O.J. Simpson, the former American football player, actor, NFL star, and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X.com social media handle. He was 76.
Thieves Steal $30 million cash in one of the biggest Los Angeles cash heists
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Thieves Steal $30 million cash in one of the biggest Los Angeles cash heists

The FBI and Los Angeles Police Department are investigating one of the largest cash heists in the city’s history after as much as $30 million was stolen from a San Fernando Valley money storage facility, a law enforcement source briefed on the investigation.$30 million in cash was stolen on Easter Sunday. It happened in northern Los Angeles at a money storage facility. What's that? Cash from businesses across the region? Well, they held there. Sources told the burglars broke through the roof by passing the alarms entered the vault by cutting through the ceiling and then exited the building by breaking through a rear wall. It's one of the largest cash heists in the city's history.