Governor Gavin Newsom, who is widely thought to have his own presidential ambitions, endorsed Harris on social media late Sunday afternoon. Kamala Harris is the most honest person I know. “Kamala Harris has demonstrated time and time again that she works for the people. Not for herself.”California’s nearly 500 delegates to the Democratic National Convention next month will play a key role in choosing a replacement nominee now that President Joe Biden has ended his reelection campaign. As they processed the thunderbolt announcement today, some of them quickly fell in line with his wishes: End the drama and close ranks behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 07:37 UTC
Premier League sides have been scattered around the continent and many of them will soon fly to the USA to undertake a schedule of high-profile friendlies. Mail Sport takes a look at one youngster from each Premier League club who could earn game time this summer and beyond. With pre-season underway, which young stars are competing to play in the Premier League? In 2022 he became the youngest player in Premier League history when he came off the bench aged 15 and 181 days. A haul of 10 goals in 22 games at Premier League 2 level - an excellent return from midfield - suggests he deserves to build on his two outings so far.
Source:Express
July 23, 2024 07:08 UTC
Calls For Reform Amid Disturbing Child Treatment In Australia Revelations of disabled youth mistreatment in custody prompt urgency for legislative changes and accountabilityThe unsettling reality of how vulnerable children are treated in Australia’s justice system has gained attention in recent months, particularly concerning the disturbing conditions seen in police watch houses. As she struggles to cope, her ordeal has become emblematic of the systemic failures at play, prompting urgent calls for change from child welfare advocates across the country. This sentiment resonates with many child welfare advocates who are becoming increasingly alarmed at the treatment of young detainees, particularly those with disabilities. The Queensland government’s decision to allow this practice raised red flags about the broader implications for child welfare and justice. The ramifications of treating children as offenders rather than understanding their underlying needs highlight a critical area for reform in child welfare laws.
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 06:51 UTC
Lawmakers grilled the director of the US Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, during a contentious House hearing on Monday, where members of both parties called for her resignation in the wake of the assassination attempt against Donald Trump earlier this month. The director of the US Secret Service said she took ‘full responsibility’ for any security lapses
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 05:54 UTC
US Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has insinuated that his political rivals label everything as racist, even certain beverage choices. While speaking about voter ID laws at a rally in Virginia, he told the audience, 'If you're going to cast a ballot, show a piece of identification.' He added, 'Democrats say that it is racist. Well, they say it's racist to do anything. I had a diet Mountain Dew yesterday and one today and I'm sure they're going to call that racist, too.
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 05:45 UTC
In her second appearance since Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, Kamala Harris attacked the Republican nominee Donald Trump. 'Before I was elected as vice-president, I was a courtroom prosecutor,' Harris said. 'In those roles I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women. So hear me when I say, I know Donald Trump's type,' she said, to loud cheers from the audience
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 05:23 UTC
This brief reviews the relevant history and incentives around the claimed relationship between Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution and Israeli-Arab normalization agreements. It concludes that a U.S.-brokered normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia would be counterproductive to Israeli-Palestinian peace. However, the historical record of the Abraham Accords tells a different story: the accords did nothing to advance Palestinian-Israeli conflict resolution. The Abraham Accords and their potentialWhat can we make of the Abraham Accords as a tool for conflict resolution?3On the surface, the agreement has been highly touted. Several potential implications suggest the problematic and likely negative impact of Saudi normalization on Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution.
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 02:10 UTC
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, July 22, 2024, during an event with NCAA college athletes. This is her first public appearance since President Joe Biden endorsed her to be the next presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 01:28 UTC
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a report of a brush fire off Highway 101 near Orcutt on Sunday afternoon. At 2:13 p.m. crews arrived in the southbound lanes near exit 161 and discovered a 0.2 acre fire along the highway. Crews stopped the forward progress within 30 minutes. There were no injuries and threatened structures. The cause is under investigation.
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 00:31 UTC
British Documentary Awards 2024: Shortlists In 15 Categories Include Kevin Spacey, Russell Brand Docs (Credits: Grierson Trust)The Grierson Trust has announced the shortlist for the 2024 British Documentary Awards and it is a diverse bucket of nominations. The shortlist has 15 program and presenter categories to honour the best documentary singles and series across broadcasters, streamers, and online. Sky Documentaries could get eight of its works into consideration, and National Geographic has four. Shortlisted entries in this category cover a hoax paedophile scare created by internet users, Russell Brand documentary, and an investigation into allegations of abuse against Kevin Spacey. These films really connect with audiences, uncovering characters and perspectives that have previously been unseen.
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 00:19 UTC
Loughborough swimmer Daniel Wiffen has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of Paris by stating he’s “going to win a medal” this summer. “I want to go into the games knowing that I'm going to win a medal,” Wiffen told Loughborough Sport. “My goal is to put as much work in as possible before so that I have no doubt in my mind that I'm going to do it. We joined Loughborough at the same time, and we've been training ever since together, pushing each other on. Give him a year and I reckon we'll be going at the same time - I don't mind after this year; he can go as quick as he wants!
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 22:20 UTC
Ms Boothby-O’Neill had been admitted three times to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but was discharged each time and sent home, the inquest was told. Ms Boothby-O’Neill’s mother, Sarah Boothby, wrote to the GP practice manager in the April wanting to know what had "gone badly wrong" with the care of her daughter. "Since 10 March, 2021, I have been the only person providing care for a person unable to sit, stand or chew," she wrote. "You did not call as arranged then and when I rang the surgery, they told me you were off sick. "Illness stopped them knowing her better, but they knew her love and on her death bed she remembered them."
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 22:17 UTC
The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland. Convener of Highland Council, Councillor Bill Lobban rebuffed the analysis, stating that he ‘does not recognise the place that the Times claims to portray.’However, many locals seem to be in favour of the report. Readers also highlighted the fact Highland Council is the UK’s biggest local authority by square miles. I would give them a pass this time round.”Readers also suggested that services would be better if Highland Council was split up - a topic that has been discussed previously. The Highland Council is beyond its remit, trying to manage Inverness which is quickly growing into a city that is too big to manage with a regional council, while still prioritising the smaller areas.
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 21:19 UTC