After a successful start to her campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a crucial week ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — The energy is high. Donations are pouring in. Volunteers are showing up in large numbers at field offices. Vice President Kamala Harris has had a mostly smooth start to her campaign, but now she faces a critical week ahead, including the decision of choosing her running mate. She has until Tuesday to make this decision, which is typically a process that takes several months but has been compressed into just a few weeks in this case.
Former President Donald Trump criticizes Georgia’s Republican governor while campaigning in the state
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump took aim at Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the state in an effort to overturn his narrow loss in the 2020 election to Joe Biden. Trump criticized Gov. Brian Kemp for focusing on the wrong issues and not supporting the Republican Party. Kemp, who had Trump’s support in 2018, lost it after refusing to help overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
Tragedy unites Druze communities across borders amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East
FARDIS, Lebanon (AP) — The recent tragedy in the Golan Heights, where 12 Druze children were killed, has brought together Druze communities across the region in mourning. This event has highlighted the complex identity of the small religious minority, who are spread across Israel, the Golan Heights, Lebanon, and Syria. Despite historical differences, the Druze have tried to maintain a common bond, which is now being strained by ongoing conflicts in the region.
Stabbing attack in Israel leaves one dead and three wounded
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A stabbing attack in a suburb of Tel Aviv has resulted in the death of a woman in her 70s and injuries to three others. The attack, carried out by at least one Palestinian militant, has heightened tensions in the region following recent violent events.
Opposition leaders rally in Venezuela demanding presidential election results be overturned
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets to support an opposition candidate who they believe won the presidential election by a landslide. Opposition leaders claim that President Nicolás Maduro did not win the election and have called for the results to be overturned. The opposition leader addressed the crowd, stating that the regime is weak.
Trump opts out of ABC debate with Kamala Harris and proposes a debate on Fox News
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump announced that he will not participate in a scheduled debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and instead proposed a debate on Fox News. This decision makes it unlikely that the candidates will face off before the November election.
Tropical Storm Debby approaches Florida with hurricane warnings
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in Florida. The storm is forecasted to bring heavy rains and flooding to the Gulf Coast and neighboring states.
Maui residents reflect on a year since devastating wildfire
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Residents of Maui are commemorating the anniversary of the deadly wildfire that destroyed the town of Lahaina. Survivors have faced numerous challenges over the past year, but have shown resilience and hope in the face of devastation.
The mystery surrounding the double life of journalist Pablo González
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The release of Russian journalist Pablo González in a prisoner exchange has brought attention to the mystery surrounding his alleged double life as an intelligence agent.
Katie Ledecky achieves historic feat at the Paris Olympics
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Katie Ledecky has made history by winning her fourth consecutive gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics. This victory places her among the elite Olympians with nine gold medals in her career.
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