Trump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he has
Former President Donald Trump is refusing to say whether he’s spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since Trump left the White HouseTrump says it would be a 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, though he won't confirm he hasCHICAGO -- Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to say whether he's spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, as reported in journalist Bob Woodward's latest book. But if the two did speak, Trump said, it would be “a smart thing” for the United States. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, was pressed on his communication with the Russian president during a wide-ranging — and sometimes contentious — interview with Bloomberg editor-in-chief John Micklethwait at the Economic Club of Chicago. During Tuesday's interview, Micklethwait posed the question to Trump directly: "Can you say yes or no whether you have talked to Vladimir Putin since you stopped being president? “Look, I had a very good relationship with President Xi and a very good relationship with Putin, and a very good relationship with Kim Jong Un," he said.
Source:ABC News
October 15, 2024 19:37 UTC
Jets to acquire Davante Adams in blockbuster trade with Raiders: reports
The New York Jets have made shocking moves in back-to-back weeks. Following a loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Jets are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams and add to a wide receiving corps that already included Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams. Adams requested a trade from the Raiders earlier this month as his disgruntled demeanor became more apparent on game days. He had a Pro Bowl season in his first year with the Raiders, leading the NFL in touchdown catches (14). He wasn’t selected to the Pro BowlThis season, Adams has 18 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown.
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October 15, 2024 19:19 UTC
Simu Liu asks fans to stop ‘bullying’ bubble tea brand amid ‘cultural appropriation’ stir
Malia Mendez | (TNS) Los Angeles TimesSimu Liu is hustling to turn down the heat on a Canadian bubble tea company after criticism of its televised sales pitch to the Marvel superhero boiled over online. Not everything has to be traditional,” Minhas countered. Others enraged by Bobba’s comments targeted the founders online — a response Liu has since condemned. “I just want to say that full stop, it’s never OK to make threats, it’s never OK to bully and harass online,” he said in a Saturday TikTok video. We will re-evaluate our branding, packaging, and marketing strategies to ensure that they reflect a respectful and accurate representation of our Taiwanese partnership and bubble tea’s cultural roots.”©2024 Los Angeles Times.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 15, 2024 19:10 UTC
How songwriter Amy Allen became ‘the first ask for anybody in pop right now’
Allen’s writerly eccentricities vary from song to song. AdvertisementMusic Billie Eilish and Finneas know what they were made for For the sibling pop savants, work and family have long been intertwined. “Amy’s the first ask for anybody in pop right now,” says Julian Bunetta, who produced “Espresso” and has also crafted hits for One Direction and Teddy Swims. “The days of a pop song that could go to 10 different artists are gone,” Allen says on a recent morning at a recording studio in Silver Lake. Today, Allen has “no concept of being, like, a big pop frontrunner woman,” she says of her ambitions as a solo artist.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 15, 2024 19:02 UTC
‘My Robots’: Sci-fi director looks at Elon Musk’s Cybercab and Optimus and detects a copy cat
Malia Mendez | (TNS) Los Angeles TimesTesla’s Robovan may operate autonomously, but according to one sci-fi director, Elon Musk doesn’t. Last week Musk presented Tesla’s latest prototypes for its autonomous electric bus, the self-driving Cybercab and robotic humanoid Optimus, aka Tesla bot. But the automotive executive’s purported state-of-the-art designs bear a striking resemblance to those from a sci-fi film released two decades ago. The products were unveiled at last week’s “We, Robot” event — whose title clearly alludes to the Isaac Asimov short story collection on which Proyas’ film is based. Representatives for Proyas and Musk did not reply immediately to The Times’ request for comment Monday.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 15, 2024 19:01 UTC
Trump backs out of CNBC interview, his second about-face with mainstream press this month
Donald Trump has backed out of an interview with CNBC, marking the second time this month the former president has canceled on a mainstream press interview. “Well, Trump canceled, and he was going to come on,” he said. A CNBC spokesperson did not immediately respond to a CNN request for comment. “Trump bailed on the debate because Kamala Harris would hold him accountable (again),” Charles Kretchmer Lutvak, a Harris campaign spokesperson, said via X on Tuesday. “Trump bailed on 60 Minutes because he was afraid to answer real questions.”“Now, Trump bailed on Joe Kernan [sic] because he can’t even talk to his best friend on TV,” Lutvak wrote.
Source:CNN
October 15, 2024 18:26 UTC
Trump calls transgender inclusion in women’s sports policies ‘so far out’
Former President Trump called the idea of the left pushing transgender inclusion in women’s sports “so far out” in an interview released on Tuesday. Trump appeared on Barstool Sports’ “Bussin’ with the Boys” with former NFL players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton. I don’t think I could ever say I’m thrilled about that. “Trump has come forward at his rallies and said, ‘Men will not play in women’s sports.’ It’s as simple as that. “I think Trump’s words speak for themselves.”
Source:Fox News
October 15, 2024 18:19 UTC
Fed-Up Ex-Republican National Committee Chair Shares His Massive Election Frustration
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October 15, 2024 18:18 UTC
Video Early voting in Georgia puts changes to the test
Early voting in Georgia puts changes to the test Early in-person voting kicks off in Georgia on Tuesday as uncertainty over new election rules looms large in a state that will decide this year's presidential election.
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October 15, 2024 18:17 UTC
After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process
Immediately after disasters like these, property insurance is likely not top of mind as people secure their safety and basic needs, but insurance claims are part of the process of resetting. Here are some steps home and business owners should keep in mind when filing an insurance claim after a natural disaster. That’s especially true if you don’t have flood insurance, as the average home insurance policy covers wind damage but generally doesn’t cover flood damage. The application process is similar to insurance claims: Contact the agency, determine eligibility and file an application. The Small Business Administration offers low-interest loans to renters, homeowners, business owners, and non-profits that suffered losses due to disasters.
Source:ABC News
October 15, 2024 18:15 UTC
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin fights teammate during heated moment at practice
Fights are normal in the NHL, but not when it is two teammates dropping their gloves at practice. That is what happened ahead of the Buffalo Sabres’ matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, as captain Rasmus Dahlin and teammate Peyton Krebs were seen duking it out to the point when teammates needed to break things up at a practice early this week. The fight reportedly happened because Krebs accidentally hit Dahlin with a high stick during team drills. Dahlin evened the score during the drill, per WIVB News 4, and head coach Lindy Ruff said the team captain attempted a hip check shortly after on Krebs that escalated things. Dahlin spoke with WIVB News 4 and said that he regretted his actions toward his teammate.
Source:Fox News
October 15, 2024 18:00 UTC
Call Her Madam Vice President: Kamala Harris Interviews on “Call Her Daddy” — Strike Magazines
Alex Cooper shocked her viewers by interviewing the vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris. When giving the disclaimer for her interview with Harris, Cooper wanted to stress her apprehensiveness of recording this episode. When speaking about preparing for this interview, Cooper outlined the different lanes she could see the interview taking: “Do I talk about the economy? “As though we don’t like hard work,” Harris quipped, adding that she urges “all the Daddy Gang, don’t hear no. The podcast episode ends with Cooper thanking Harris for coming on “Call Her Daddy” and Harris thanking Cooper for her voice.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 15, 2024 17:43 UTC
Video Boy dies after being run over by a tractor at Halloween event
Boy dies after being run over by a tractor at Halloween event Officers from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and EMS responded to a call regarding a juvenile who had been “struck by a tractor” on Friday night, according to a statement.
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October 15, 2024 17:32 UTC
Video 'The Shade Room' host on Harris interview, hopes to get Trump
'The Shade Room' host on Harris interview, hopes to get Trump The vice president was interviewed by "The Shade Room" host and investigative reporter Justin Carter to shore up support with Black voters.
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October 15, 2024 17:31 UTC