Author: Newyorki

Just a month after making the historic decision to withdraw from the presidential race, Joe Biden took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, delivering a reflective and hopeful address. He urged the nation to elect Kamala Harris to protect American democracy. Reflecting on his single presidential term, Biden reminded the nation that he assumed office just two weeks after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, while the country was still in the early throes of the coronavirus pandemic. “I believed then, and I believe now, that progress is possible. Justice is achievable, and our best…

Pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to converge outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Monday, with the aim of influencing party policy regarding Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The event is expected to draw around 40,000 protesters, with some groups advocating for amendments to the party’s platform. The Democratic Party is preparing for potential disruptions during high-profile speeches at the DNC. Delegates Against Genocide, a group critical of U.S. support for Israel’s offensive in Gaza, plans to push for an arms embargo throughout the convention. They intend to exercise their freedom of speech rights during the major events of…

Five individuals, including Matthew Perry’s personal assistant and two doctors, have been arrested and charged in relation to the actor’s death, according to prosecutors. The doctors are accused of providing the Friends star with a significant amount of ketamine, U.S. attorney Martin Estrada stated. Estrada claimed that they exploited Perry’s struggles with addiction for their own financial gain. Matthew Perry, who passed away at 54 in his Los Angeles home in October 2023, had been open about his battles with addiction. At the time of his death, he was receiving ketamine infusion therapy for anxiety and depression. However, the Los…

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is set to unveil her economic plan on Friday in North Carolina, focusing on reducing the costs of groceries, housing, and healthcare. She will also emphasize her contrasts with Donald Trump on tax policy and tariffs, according to aides. Harris’s speech will address issues such as “price gouging” and aim to highlight her distinct economic vision compared to Joe Biden, who stepped aside as the Democratic presidential candidate last month. Despite maintaining many of Biden’s policies, Harris will focus on the issues most important to her. In July, inflation fell below 3% for the first time…

Representative Ilhan Omar has secured victory in the Minnesota Democratic primary, defeating Don Samuels in a rematch from two years ago. With 216 of 217 precincts reporting, Omar led Samuels with 56.2% of the vote compared to Samuels’ 42.9%, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State. Omar, addressing supporters in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening, emphasized the joy of advocating for progressive causes. “We run the politics of joy,” she declared. “It is joyful to fight for housing as a human right, to ensure health care is a human right, and to strive for a peaceful and equitable world.” Tuesday’s primary…

After overcoming a series of technical glitches, Donald Trump and Elon Musk spent two hours rehashing the same themes Trump brings up at every campaign rally. Oscar Wilde once described the English country gentleman chasing a fox as “the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable.” Elon Musk’s interview with Donald Trump felt like “the incoherent in full pursuit of the unendurable.” Their audio conversation on X, broadcast on Monday night, was expectedly a display of enormous egos, toxic masculinity, and staggering falsehoods. More surprisingly, it was also rather dull, akin to listening to two drunks argue about the state…

As Sudan’s devastating conflict drags on, the country’s prospects for peace grow increasingly bleak. Recent consultations between Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood-led military leadership and U.S. representatives ended without an agreement, casting significant doubt on the success of the upcoming Geneva peace talks. These discussions were intended to lay the groundwork for ending the ongoing conflict, but the refusal of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to engage meaningfully has revealed deep-rooted issues within the leadership. Despite having lost control over the majority of Sudan’s 18 states, the SAF continues to cling to power with alarming stubbornness. Currently, the military controls less than…

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday for a high-profile fundraiser attended by prominent California Democrats. The event, held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, attracted nearly 700 attendees and raised over $12 million as Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, concluded a tour of key swing states. The fundraiser was graced by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ticket prices for the event ranged from $3,300 to $500,000. Pelosi praised Harris, noting her pride and joy in welcoming the vice president back to California. She lauded Harris…

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time in a televised debate on September 10, as confirmed by ABC News. This highly anticipated debate is expected to attract a massive audience and could be pivotal for both candidates in what polls indicate is an exceptionally tight race. “I am looking forward to debating Donald Trump on September 10. I hear he’s finally committed to it and I’m eager for the opportunity,” the Vice President told reporters in Michigan on Thursday. Former President Trump had initially agreed to debate Joe Biden on ABC News. However,…

Tropical Storm Debby has made its second landfall in South Carolina as it continues its journey up the East Coast. Residents as far north as Vermont are expected to experience several inches of rain this weekend. The National Hurricane Center reported that Debby came ashore early Thursday near Bulls Bay, South Carolina. The storm is anticipated to move inland, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast by the weekend. Debby initially made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It has since weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds…