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Fact Check: Did Trump Say Women Are ‘Not Smart Enough’ to Run the Country?
Donald Trump on Thursday held his first press conference since Tim Walz was named Kamala Harris' running mate, and the event featured ambitious claims about the former president's popularity and disparaging comments about his Democratic opponents. Trump said his speech on the Ellipse on January 6, 2021, just before the Capitol riot drew a bigger
Teachers Approve of These ‘Super Comfy’ Pants That ‘Feel Like Wearing Sweatpants’ — and They’re on Sale
We're always on the lookout for comfy wardrobe essentials, and there's a breezy pair of everyday pants on sale for under $30 that can bridge the tricky gap from the end of summer into autumn. The Dokotoo Mid-Rise Joggers are on sale for just $28 at Amazon, and they’ve even earned the seal of approval
Simone Biles Shows Off Chic Updo Hairstyle Before Heading to Hermès for a Post-Olympics Birkin Shopping Trip
Simone Biles is celebrating her Olympic medals in style. Following her historic run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the 27-year-old gymnast has been basking in all the hard-earned glory. On Friday, Aug. 9, the athlete showed off an elegant post-Olympics hairstyle on her Instagram Stories. In the photo, Biles faces away from the camera, giving
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Tiara Explained: The Sweet Meaning Behind Her Paris Olympics Crown (Exclusive)
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone celebrated her latest gold medal like the queen that she is. On Aug. 8, McLaughlin-Levrone, 25, not only won the gold medal in 400-meter hurdles in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but she also broke the world record. And it was a world record that she held. When she crossed the finish line in
Elon Musk’s X just sued a nonprofit advertising group out of existence
New York CNN — A major ad industry group is shutting down, days after Elon Musk-owned X filed a lawsuit that claimed the group illegally conspired to boycott advertising on his platform. “GARM is a small, not-for-profit initiative, and recent allegations that unfortunately misconstrue its purpose and activities have caused a distraction and significantly drained
Maduro says he will block X in Venezuela for 10 days, after spat with Musk over contested election
CNN — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said he’s taking steps to ban the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in the country for 10 days, after a public dispute with its owner Elon Musk over the contested election that Maduro claimed to have won. The embattled Maduro said Thursday that he’d signed a proposal
Quiz of the week: Which country won its first-ever Olympic medal in the 100m?
Quiz of the week: Which country won its first-ever Olympic medal in the 100m? It's the weekly news quiz - how closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days? Some mobile users may experience difficulties. If you cannot see the quiz, try this link
Showdown is set: Trump and Harris plan to debate in September
Showdown is set: Trump and Harris plan to debate in September Getty Images ABC News has said it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on 10 September. The network confirmed the showdown in a post on X, formerly Twitter, after Trump said on Thursday that he would be open to
Iran keeps region guessing as it mulls revenge attack
Iran keeps region guessing as it mulls revenge attack EPA Iran's supreme leader has reportedly ordered a direct attack on Israel In the Saudi city of Jeddah on Wednesday, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a group of 57 countries, held an emergency meeting at Iran’s request to discuss, among other things, the assassination of
Chicago Fed Head Says The Quiet Part Out Loud In Fox News Interview
The Fed's constant narrative shield of its 'apolitical-ness' took a battering this morning when Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the quiet part out loud during an interview on Fox News. With the market implying a 50-50 chance of The Fed cutting 25bps or 50bps in September... ...the affable Fed head was asked the ubiquitous