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US presidential candidates step up campaign efforts in key states

US presidential candidates step up campaign efforts in key states

Related media - Latest news As the US presidential election approaches, major campaigns are underway in several key states that are expected to be pivotal in deciding the November outcome. This week, Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, is set to visit Wisconsin and Michigan on Wednesday. Her itinerary also includes stops in Arizona and Nevada later in the week. On the other side, Sen. J.D. Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate, is also expected to attend high-profile events in Wisconsin and Michigan. Plans for North Carolina have been postponed…
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Tropical Storm Debby hits South Carolina again, threatening widespread flooding across eastern U.S.

Tropical Storm Debby hits South Carolina again, threatening widespread flooding across eastern U.S.

More news - Breaking news In a second landfall event, Tropical Storm Debby struck South Carolina near Bulls Bay early this morning, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm, which continues its journey up the U.S. East Coast, is set to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to multiple states, with areas as far north as Vermont forecasting up to six inches of rain over the weekend. Originally making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Florida's Gulf Coast, Debby has since weakened to a tropical storm. Current wind speeds are around 50 mph, with forecasts suggesting…
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Trump praised Gov. Walz’s handling of the 2020 Minneapolis riots

Trump praised Gov. Walz’s handling of the 2020 Minneapolis riots

More news - News 24 hours MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, United States — In 2020, amid the tumult following the tragic death of George Floyd, former President Donald Trump expressed approval for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s handling of a critical period of civil unrest. This support came despite previous criticism from Trump and his political ally J.D. Vance of Walz’s tactics. During a strategy call with U.S. governors on June 1, 2020, Trump praised the actions taken in Minneapolis. “They took control quickly and effectively,” Trump noted in the call, highlighting the city’s swift response. This conversation, recorded and later obtained by…
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Tim Walz: From Educator in China to Democracy Advocate

Tim Walz: From Educator in China to Democracy Advocate

Related media - Breaking news TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has a long history with China, from his days as a schoolteacher in Guangdong to serving on a key congressional committee overseeing U.S.-China relations. His trip includes witnessing the pro-democracy protests at Tiananmen Square in 1989. As an educator at Foshan No. 1 Secondary School, Walz taught history, culture, and English during a pivotal period marked by major student demonstrations against the Chinese Communist Party. This experience profoundly shaped his understanding of and connection to the region. In a 2007 interview with The Hill, Walz…
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New York City Updates Drone Flood Warnings in Slurred Spanish

New York City Updates Drone Flood Warnings in Slurred Spanish

Related media - Breaking news CNY - New York City emergency officials have apologized for broadcasting flood warnings in hard-to-understand Spanish via drones flying over certain neighborhoods. Authorities had begun deploying high-tech devices to broadcast pre-flood warnings. Things escalated when a video of a drone issuing warnings in both English and Spanish circulated widely on social media, sparking criticism over the pronunciation of the Spanish version in a city where nearly a quarter of residents speak Spanish at home. "Why is the Spanish version incomprehensible?" wrote one user on social media. “Can’t the city hire someone who speaks Spanish to…
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Middle East Crisis: Cigarette Smuggling in Gaza and Its Impact on Aid Convoys

Middle East Crisis: Cigarette Smuggling in Gaza and Its Impact on Aid Convoys

More news - Recent news A significant problem is now affecting humanitarian aid convoys trying to deliver essential goods to the starving population of Gaza: attacks by organized groups looking not for flour or medicine, but for cigarettes hidden in the cargo. In the tightly controlled Gaza Strip, where Israel meticulously inspects every incoming truck, cigarettes have become extremely rare, often selling for $25 to $30 apiece. Smugglers in Egypt have hidden them in sacks of flour, diapers and even watermelons donated by the United Nations, according to aid agencies and Israeli officials who shared information with The New York…
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