Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will make their debut as the 2024 Democratic ticket at a rally in Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will be appearing with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at an evening rally in Philadelphia. Harris announced Walz as her pick for vice president on Tuesday, challenging the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Harris praised Walz for his work in supporting working families in his Midwestern state. This decision marks a significant milestone for Harris as the Democratic nominee, opting for a choice that will appeal to a broad audience. Walz is known for his ability to counter negative Republican rhetoric with a more positive approach, a strategy the campaign has been increasingly emphasizing since Harris took over as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 election from President Joe Biden.
Key Points of Interest from a Harris-Walz ticket as the stage is set for a revamped presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — The stage is now set for an election that was once unforeseeable just weeks ago when President Joe Biden led the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate to face off against Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Despite their differences, both Walz and Vance serve as picks to reassure their party’s loyal base rather than adding significant local support in a crucial battleground state. Walz will be joining Harris on a campaign trail this week, visiting Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada. Vance will have a concurrent itinerary to provide an alternative perspective.
Slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby causing heavy rain and flooding in southeastern US
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby has brought prolonged heavy rainfall to the southeastern United States and is expected to linger over the Atlantic Ocean for the next few days before potentially making its way back to the mainland. The storm is projected to move slowly across some of the South’s most historic cities, with the potential for record-breaking levels of rain. As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the center of Debby was located just southeast of Savannah, Georgia. The latest forecast suggests that Debby could regain strength over the ocean and return to land near Charleston, South Carolina by Thursday. Debby made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida early Monday as a hurricane, resulting in at least five fatalities.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh’s interim government
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed to lead Bangladesh’s interim government following the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid widespread protests led mostly by students. The announcement was made early on Wednesday by Joynal Abedin, the press secretary of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Abedin spoke to The Associated Press via phone. Following a meeting that lasted for more than five hours late on Tuesday, which included leaders of the student protests, heads of the country’s military divisions, civil society members, and some business leaders, Yunus was chosen to lead the interim administration.
Hamas selects Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader
BEIRUT (AP) — The Palestinian militant group Hamas has announced Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader. The selection of Sinwar, who heads Hamas’ hardliners and has close ties to Iran, is seen as a defiant move. Sinwar is a top target for Israel as they seek to dismantle Hamas and its leadership following the Oct. 7 attack. He is taking over from Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Iran last week in an assumed Israeli strike. Unlike Haniyeh, who had lived in exile in Qatar for years, Sinwar has remained in Gaza.
Hearing seeks to understand the midflight incident on a Boeing jet that caused chaos
The midflight panel blowout on a Boeing 737 Max jet was so forceful that it blew open the cockpit door and ripped off the co-pilot’s headset. Federal investigators are now questioning officials from Boeing and its primary supplier to gain insight into the cause of the accident. Testimonies from pilots, Boeing factory workers, and other individuals were shared during a rare investigative hearing by the National Transportation Safety Board to shed light on the incident, which has further damaged Boeing’s safety reputation and exposed them to legal risks. The two-day hearing by the National Transportation Safety Board, which commenced on Tuesday, has the potential to provide new information on the accident.
Pakistani man charged with plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has brought charges against a Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran for his involvement in a plot to carry out political assassinations on U.S. soil. Asif Merchant has been accused of traveling to New York in an attempt to hire a hitman. The plot was thwarted before it could be executed. While the court documents do not specify the targets, the unsealing of the case comes shortly after U.S. officials revealed a threat on Donald Trump’s life from Iran that prompted heightened security measures before a rally in Pennsylvania last month, where Trump was injured by gunfire.
Fossils indicate existence of even smaller ‘hobbits’ on an Indonesian island 700,000 years ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Recent research suggests that ancestors of the “hobbits” were even smaller in size. Two decades ago, fossils of an early human species were discovered in an Indonesian cave, measuring 3 1/2 feet tall and earning them the nickname “hobbits.” A new study released on Tuesday indicates that earlier relatives were 2.4 inches shorter and existed around 700,000 years ago. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, have sparked discussions on the evolution of the hobbits, known scientifically as Homo floresiensis, and their place in the human evolutionary timeline.
Elon Musk’s X files lawsuit against advertisers over alleged ‘massive advertiser boycott’ following Twitter acquisition
WICHITA FALLS, Tex. (AP) — Elon Musk’s social media platform X has filed a lawsuit against a group of advertisers, claiming that a significant advertiser boycott resulted in the company losing billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws. The platform, formerly known as Twitter, lodged the lawsuit on Tuesday in a federal court in Texas against the World Federation of Advertisers and member companies Unilever, Mars, CVS Health, and Orsted. The suit accuses the advertising group’s initiative, the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, of coordinating an advertising pause after Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in late 2022 and implemented changes to its staff and policies.
Parisians embracing Olympic spirit with impromptu conga lines and street dancing
PARIS (AP) — Parisians are shedding their pre-Olympics grump and fully embracing the Olympic spirit with impromptu conga lines at beach volleyball matches, spontaneous street dancing during cycling events, and many individuals dressed in amusing costumes. Despite initial concerns about large crowds, hot weather, and strict security measures, many residents who remained in the city are now reveling in the Olympic atmosphere. Some who left town ahead of the Games are expressing regret, realizing the festive spirit that has taken over the city. Merchants, however, are reporting a decline in non-Olympics-related tourism, impacting their businesses.
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