‘World champion of what?’: The Noah Lyles-NBA players beef explained
‘World champion of what?’: The Noah Lyles-NBA players beef explainedParis — Noah Lyles is a charismatic, boisterous athlete who is not afraid to say what’s on his mind in his effort to push track and field’s profile higher in the sporting world. World champion of what? Don’t get me wrong, I love the US – at times – but that ain’t the world,” Lyles said. Four-time NBA champion Draymond Green also got involved, writing on Instagram, “When being smart goes wrong” with the face-palm emoji. So if Lyles ends up winning the 100m-200m double, don’t expect very many American NBA players to be celebrating publicly.
Source:CNN
August 08, 2024 16:01 UTC
Stolen Valor Matters
The Patriot Post ® · Stolen Valor MattersFirst things first: Kamala Harris wasn’t going to win the military vote even if she’d put a real warrior on the ticket. To those of us who’ve served, stolen valor is a serious thing, a thing worth fighting about. But a Marine Corps brother, JD Vance, has rightly latched onto the matter of stolen valor. What bothers me about Tim Walz is the stolen valor garbage. Admiral Mike Boorda, an enlisted man who rose through the ranks to become the U.S. Navy’s Chief of Operations, committed suicide over a matter of stolen valor.
Source:Los Angeles Times
August 08, 2024 16:01 UTC
Why Steve Martin declined Lorne Michaels’ offer to play Tim Walz on ‘SNL’
Despite an offer from Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin says he will not portray vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.”Not long after Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, picked Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, social media users began to line up candidates to play Walz when “Saturday Night Live” returns in the fall. Martin got into the spirit of things Tuesday, posting on Threads: “I just learned that Tim Walz wants to go on the road with Marty Short.”“Saturday Night Live” producer Lorne Michaels must have been listening because he called Martin on Wednesday morning with an offer. They’re gonna find somebody really, really good. I’d be struggling.”AdvertisementThe 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is set to premiere Sept. 28.
Source:Los Angeles Times
August 08, 2024 15:58 UTC
How VP candidates can make or break their campaigns
PoliticsHow VP candidates can make or break their campaignsAt their best, vice presidential running mates are a valuable asset in drumming up excitement for their candidate. At their worst, they could tank the campaign.
Source:Washington Post
August 08, 2024 15:52 UTC
CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (August 08, 2024)
The Taliban says people in Afghanistan on previous government’s visas can stay for now https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/05/afghanistan-taliban-embassies/72bebdf2-5339-11ef-9a60-5b6e8b4da7c0_story.html4. Iran’s East Azerbaijan enforces strict ban on Afghan migrants, even with residency permits https://www.khaama.com/irans-east-azerbaijan-enforces-strict-ban-on-afghan-migrants-even-with-residency-permits/5. Taliban says millions of Afghans returning home; IOM says millions leaving — who is right? Middle East latest: Israel bracing for attack after Hamas leader killed – as Britons in Lebanon told: ‘Leave now’https://news.sky.com/story/hamas-leader-killed-israel-gaza-haniyeh-middle-east-iran-latest-ceasefire-sky-news-live-blog-12978800Africa15. Turkey to submit bid to join South Africa ICJ genocide case against Israel https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/5/turkey-to-submit-bid-to-join-south-africa-icj-genocide-case-against-israel17.
Source:Washington Post
August 08, 2024 15:31 UTC
Video How the marine ecosystem in Maui is faring 1 year after the wildfires
How the marine ecosystem in Maui is faring 1 year after the wildfires Scientists still don't understand the full extent of the damage the Maui wildfires did to the corals and marine ecosystem off the west coast of the island.
Source:ABC News
August 08, 2024 15:22 UTC
Breaking: Three things to know about the new Olympic sport
SportsBreaking: Three things to know about the new Olympic sportTeam USA athletes Sunny Choi and Victor Montalvo reveal some things you might not know about the sport, new to the Olympics in 2024.
Source:Washington Post
August 08, 2024 15:20 UTC
Uh-Oh. WaPo is reporting on Trump's "groundwork" connection with the Heritage Foundation
Separately, [Kevin] Roberts told The Washington Post in an interview in April of this year that he had previously discussed Project 2025 with Trump as part of offering briefings to all presidential candidates. “I personally have talked to President Trump about Project 2025,” he said in the interview [...]Uh oh. —[...]At least 140 Trump administration alumni helped create this document [Project 2025]. Trump's running mate, JD Vance, wrote the foreword of an upcoming book authored by the architect of Project 2025, its new leader, Kevin Roberts. Today, we learned that publication of that book has been conveniently delayed until a week after the election.
Source:Washington Post
August 08, 2024 15:13 UTC
Video Radio station shakes during Japan earthquake
Radio station shakes during Japan earthquake A local radio station's office could be seen vigorously shaking in footage captured during a strong earthquake that rocked the coast of southern Japan on Thursday.
Source:ABC News
August 08, 2024 15:09 UTC
Dordt University now offers Master of Arts in Teaching with STEM focus
“Additionally, there are professionals working in STEM fields who want to make a career path change into teaching. At $415 per credit, Dordt’s MAT program is also quite affordable, says Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Ryan Zonnefeld. “Our MAT program is significantly less expensive than other universities in Iowa,” he says. The original intent was to serve the national need for preparing working professionals in STEM to transition to teaching roles. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.
Source:Forbes
August 08, 2024 14:44 UTC
Montel Williams: Gov. Walz has “a right to say what he said” about his military service
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Source:CNN
August 08, 2024 14:40 UTC
GOP Rep. Mike Garcia, in tough reelection bid, says job is to keep US from becoming California
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Source:Los Angeles Times
August 08, 2024 14:35 UTC
'Our lives are on the line': Why many LGBTQ+ people hope for a Harris win
Many eligible items are already on sale, and saving an extra 8% in tax is a great deal. On large purchases, especially for families with several children, it can be a big savings. It’s not worth fighting the packed parking lots and crowded stores to save $8 on $100. There are too many ineligible items on the tax-exempt list. It depends on how well back-to-school shopping goes in the meantime.
Source:Los Angeles Times
August 08, 2024 14:35 UTC
Video: Kamala Harris shuts down ‘lock him up’ chants aimed at Trump
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Source:CNN
August 08, 2024 14:31 UTC