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RFK Jr. leaves Arizona rally amid rumors of possible collaboration with Trump

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Aug

Politics

RFK Jr. leaves Arizona rally amid rumors of possible collaboration with Trump

In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has left an evening meeting in Arizona just before a series of engagements that would have put him in close proximity to former President Donald Trump in Phoenix. The departure comes amid growing speculation that Kennedy may be moving away from his independent stance toward one more aligned with Trump and his Republican base. Scheduled to speak in Phoenix at 2 p.m. EDT about “the current moment in history and the path forward,” Kennedy’s campaign agenda appears to be taking a significant turn. Later, Trump is expected to host a…

Rick Pitino’s office burglary: ceremonial sword and megaphone stolen

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Aug

By William Lee

Sports

Rick Pitino’s office burglary: ceremonial sword and megaphone stolen

In a surprising incident at St. John's University, a ceremonial sword and a megaphone were reported stolen from basketball coach Rick Pitino's office. A spokesperson for the Queens-based Catholic university confirmed that the theft occurred Tuesday night around 8 p.m. in the athletic department's offices, which are housed in Carnesecca Arena, home court of Pitino's Red Storm team. Brian Browne, a university spokesman, said the theft was part of an unauthorized entry by two individuals who were then seen fleeing west on Union Turnpike on a moped. An ongoing police investigation has yet to confirm whether other items were stolen…

Jennifer Lopez wants her maiden name back after divorcing Ben Affleck

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Aug

By William Lee

Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez wants her maiden name back after divorcing Ben Affleck

Under the professional name "Jennifer Affleck," Jennifer Lopez has found little traction. Recent divorce court documents, reviewed by CNN, indicate that the artist wants to return to her maiden name, "Jennifer Lynn Lopez." Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck around the second year of their marriage, which took place in Riceboro, Georgia, in 2022. Notably, she marked April 26, 2024 as the official date of their separation, which puts the length of their marriage at nearly two years. The couple had reportedly been living on opposite coasts all summer, an event that took place alone in late July, when…

Exploring the intersection between psychedelic experiences and near-death phenomena.

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Aug

By William Lee

Health

Exploring the intersection between psychedelic experiences and near-death phenomena.

Researchers conducted a unique study involving 31 individuals, mostly males from the United States and the United Kingdom, who shared their experiences with both near-death states and psychedelics. The results of this study were recently published, shedding light on the complex relationship between these two profound states of consciousness. Study participants provided detailed descriptions of their encounters during near-death experiences and while on psychedelics. Although each experience was unique, notable similarities were also reported, suggesting an intriguing overlap between the two. One participant described experiencing an overwhelming sense of peace and love during his near-death experience, a feeling echoed by…

Crisis in European vineyards: heat waves threaten wine production

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Aug

By William Lee

Crisis in European vineyards: heat waves threaten wine production

As the grape harvest season moves forward on Santorini, a beloved destination in Greece, winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos is facing a daunting outlook. The local Assyrtiko grape, a cornerstone of the island’s renowned premium white wines, is under serious threat from rising temperatures. Paraskevopoulos’ Gaia wines have suffered a sharp decline, producing just a third of his 2022 output last year, with this year’s forecast dropping to just a sixth. “2024 has been a year of unprecedented extremes,” Yiannis shared with CNBC on a call. The future of Assyrtiko grapes looks grim, with projections suggesting they could be extinct by 2040,…

Impending U.S. recession unlikely to be avoided with rate cuts, says BCA Research strategist

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Aug

By William Lee

Business

Impending U.S. recession unlikely to be avoided with rate cuts, says BCA Research strategist

BCA Research, a well-known investment analyst firm, warns that a looming U.S. recession is imminent and that the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cuts may not be enough to stem the economic slump. Garry Evans, the chief global asset allocation strategist at BCA Research, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” that prevailing expectations of a recession are in stark contrast to optimistic market projections. Evans highlighted key indicators of economic decline, particularly a deterioration in the U.S. labor market. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor showed the unemployment rate rising to 4.3% in July, the highest since October 2021, along…