Darryl Daniel, a renowned illustrator better known as Joe Cool, has passed away at the age of 56, per nytimes.com. Daniel’s sister, Diondra, confirmed his death, while his cousin, rap icon Snoop Dogg, acknowledged the loss on social media Monday. Daniel rose to fame as the creative force behind the iconic cover art for Snoop Dogg’s groundbreaking 1993 album Doggystyle. Daniel’s life took a remarkable turn when, while incarcerated, he received a call from Snoop Dogg asking him to design the Doggystyle cover. He continued to collaborate with Snoop Dogg on subsequent album covers and expanded his repertoire to include children’s book illustration.
Source:New York Times
July 26, 2024 15:23 UTC
Vice President Kamala Harris begins a 103-day sprint for the presidency in a virtual tie with former President Donald J. Trump, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll, as her fresh candidacy was quickly reuniting a Democratic Party that had been deeply fractured over President Biden. Just days after the president abandoned his campaign under pressure from party leaders, the poll showed Democrats rallying behind Ms. Harris as the presumptive nominee, with only 14 percent saying they would prefer another option. [The poll is full of findings unlike any we’ve seen this cycle, with the exception of who leads the presidential race, Nate Cohn writes.] Her swift reassembling of the Democratic coalition appeared to help narrow Mr. Trump’s significant advantage over Mr. Biden of only a few weeks ago. Ms. Harris was receiving 93 percent support from Democrats, the same share that Mr. Trump was getting from Republicans.
Source:New York Times
July 26, 2024 15:06 UTC
Officials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaulATHENS, Greece -- Greece formally approved an offer to buy 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul, government officials said Thursday. Delivery of the fifth-generation jet made by Lockheed Martin is expected to start in 2028, while Greece maintains the option to purchase 20 additional F-35 jets as part of an $8.6 billion deal. The purchase of the first 20 jets along with additional support will cost some $3.5 billion, Greek officials said. Turkey was dropped from the F-35 program five years ago over its decision to buy Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system, a move seen in the United States as compromising NATO security. Athens has been seeking an advantage in the air since Turkey’s exclusion from F-35 purchases and has also acquired advanced French-made Rafale fighter jets.
Source:ABC News
July 26, 2024 14:39 UTC
The WNBA All-Star Game MVP said there was “politics” involved. “When I said ‘politics’ I’m just speaking in general, just obviously being involved in basketball my whole life. So, whether I’m on the team or not on the team, I’m still blessed to play the game. She is averaging 22.3 points per game this season and dropped 34 points in the All-Star Game Saturday. Team USA plays its first game Monday against Japan at 3 p.m.
Source:Fox News
July 26, 2024 14:36 UTC
On Wednesday, a display with sports equipment was set up at Parliament Square in London to honor the 487 Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia’s invasion in the country. There are only 140 athletes from Ukraine at the Olympics, the smallest group in the country’s history at the Summer Games. Their courage, strength and determination embodies the spirit of my mother’s homeland, and I stand with them in solidarity. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP“Every Ukrainian athlete at the Olympics represents the Ukrainian will to win, Volia. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Source:Fox News
July 26, 2024 14:36 UTC
COMMENTARYMike Freeman: “There’s never been a sports show, of any kind, in any medium, that so skillfully explains the guts of that sport, with a combination of humor and strong opinion, all presented without …
Source:New York Times
July 26, 2024 14:35 UTC
If there’s anyone who can bring energy to a football field like WWE legend Hulk Hogan, it’s Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. They got to meet at Lions training camp Wednesday with Hogan fresh off his speech at the Republican National Convention. After sizing up Campbell and talking with him, Hogan told reporters he expects great things in Detroit this season. So, whatcha gonna do when the Detroit Lions and Campbell Mania runs wild on you, brother? !”Hogan, a 12-time world champion in WWE and WCW, might be right when talking about the Super Bowl.
Source:Fox News
July 26, 2024 14:34 UTC
Barry Switzer, a three-time college football national champion head coach who led the Dallas Cowboys to a Super Bowl title in the 1990s, made his stance clear on transgender participation in women’s sports. I don’t support that, and millions of people like me don’t support that. Hundreds of millions of people like me don’t support that. Switzer said coaches in his day would have laughed at the notion of a transgender woman being in the women’s locker room. The full interview between Switzer and Dakich will be released on YouTube over the weekend.
Source:Fox News
July 26, 2024 14:25 UTC
Other StuffThe Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics begins at 11:30 AM MT today (during my show, but listen to me until noon!) Olympics opening ceremony: How to watch, start time, what to know | AP NewsNot the best way to start the day: Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics | AP NewsSome fun history of Olympic medals: Gold medal - WikipediaMore good stuff here: The History of Olympic Medals, Explained: What to Know for Beijing – NBC Boston"Dueling pistol" Olympic event...bring it back! : Unusual and Discontinued Olympic Sports (topendsports.com)And this one, long ago discontinued, a game we all played as a kid at the pool: Plunge for distance swimming race (topendsports.com)Three of the four riders in the US mountain bike team at the Olympics are from Durango, CO: Durango fields 3 Olympic mountain bikers in Paris Summer Games (coloradosun.com)A big deal...but maybe because "the replacements are already out there": The main thing that’s interesting here is whether the guy flips on any people he bribed: 2 Top Leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, Including ‘El Mayo,’ in U.S. Custody - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (may require subscription)No subscription needed for this one: Mexican Drug Lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Arrested in U.S. - WSJImagine "testing fentanyl strength on your prisoners": 2 leaders of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel, including son of "El Chapo," arrested in Texas, officials say - CBS NewsIn case you weren't sure about what Kamala thinks about the crime of crossing the border illegally, she makes it clear repeatedly in the video just below. To be factual and precise, however:
Source:New York Times
July 26, 2024 13:41 UTC
Zillow indicates that a typical starter home is now worth $1 million or more in 237 cities, up from 84 cities in 2019, underscoring America’s ongoing home affordability crisis. “We see the largest number of million-dollar starter homes in expensive coastal markets. To further complicate things for first-time buyers, the value of starter homes has grown at a faster pace than the average home. According to Zillow, starter home values have grown 54.1% over the past five years, while the average US home has increased by 49.1%. The nationwide average price tag for a starter home is $196,611, according to Zillow.
Source:CNN
July 26, 2024 13:39 UTC
At the same time, there ways you can invest like hedge funds if that is your aim. Here are some more things to know about hedge funds:Typically, only accredited investors can invest in hedge funds. Hedge funds tend to charge significantly higher fees than mutual funds. Hedge funds often invest in a more risky manner than traditional mutual funds. Think Hedge Funds Are Super Secret?
Source:Forbes
July 26, 2024 13:36 UTC
LOADING ERROR LOADINGFormer President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run Friday, the latest in a string of high-profile politicians to throw their weight behind the clear front-runner for the Democratic Party nomination. In a video statement, both the former president and his wife, Michelle Obama, gave their support to Harris and committed to doing everything they can to get her elected as president. “It’s time for us to rally around you, your candidacy,” Michelle Obama said. An Associated Press tracker of the roughly 4,000 Democratic delegates shows Harris has the support of more than 3,000. Democratic Party rules permit delegates to change their minds until an official vote, at which point the delegates are bound.
Source:Huffington Post
July 26, 2024 13:24 UTC
The New York Times Company with ticker code (NYT) have now 7 confirmed analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a rating of ‘buy’. The target price High/Low ranges between $57.00 and $40.00 calculating the mean target price we have $48.71. The stock price is currently at: $53.39 USDThe potential market cap would be $7,836,267,023 based on the market consensus. The New York Times Company is a global media organization that includes newspapers, digital and print products, and related businesses. The Company’s news product, The New York Times (The Times) is available on mobile applications, on its Website (NYTimes.com) and as a printed newspaper, and with associated content such as podcasts.
Source:New York Times
July 26, 2024 13:24 UTC