Debate Set, Three's a Crowd

Published: Thu, 05/16/24

Updated: Sat, 05/18/24

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Debate Set, Three's a Crowd

Axios

The Trump and Biden campaigns may regret igniting RFK Jr.'s efforts, as his campaign now frames support for him as opposition to both leaders while aiming to qualify for the June 27 CNN debate.

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Russia on the March

The U.S. Sun

Ukraine's generals have exhausted their reserves as over 500,000 Russian troops rapidly advance on Kharkiv, making significant territorial gains and stretching Ukraine's defenses to the limit.

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Slovakia PM Fought for His Life

BBC

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot multiple times in a politically motivated assassination attempt in Handlova, with a suspect detained.

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Aides Worry About Impact of Hunter Trial

Politico

President Biden's aides are concerned about his psychological well-being as his son Hunter faces a trial for felony gun charges, which could add strain during a politically challenging time.

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MSNBC = Ratings and Complications

DNYUZ

MSNBC's leftward shift to opinionated, anti-Trump programming has boosted its ratings but created complications for NBC, as it struggles to balance partisan content with traditional news.

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Slugfest or Hugfest?

USA Today

Despite their insistence of competitiveness, the friendly relationship between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul raises doubts about whether their July fight will be a genuine contest or a playful exhibition.

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How Trump Loses

The Hill

Despite widespread disapproval of Biden's policies, Trump could lose the election as voters intensely dislike Trump personally, which could outweigh their dissatisfaction with Biden.

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Smartphones Starving Adolescent Brains

Gerald Posner: Just the Facts

In Gerald Posner's article, Dr. James Winston suggests that excessive smartphone use in children can cause a neurological nutritional deficiency, contributing to a mental health crisis.

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'20 Iranian & Chinese Deepfakes Spotted

CNN

In 2020, US intelligence detected Chinese and Iranian deepfake campaigns aimed at influencing US voters, raising concerns about foreign powers using AI to spread disinformation in future elections.

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17% Blame Biden for Roe Overturning

The New York Times

A new poll shows 17% of voters mistakenly blame Biden for ending Roe v. Wade, despite his support for abortion rights and Trump appointing the justices who overturned it.

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"Do I Have Any Volunteers?"

The Guardian

Sixteen women, including two who allege grooming or assault as teens, have accused magician David Copperfield of sexual misconduct over four decades, which he denies.

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Endless Shrimp Promo, a Bad Idea

The Independent

Red Lobster is closing at least 48 restaurants across 21 states and selling equipment due to financial struggles worsened by an overly popular "endless shrimp" promotion.

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Mitt: Biden Should've Pardoned Trump

NBC News

Mitt Romney told MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle that Biden "made an enormous error" by not pardoning Trump in federal cases or pressuring New York prosecutors to drop the hush money charges.

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Iconic Mirage in Vegas to Close

Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Mirage, a landmark resort on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to close on July 17, 2024, and will undergo redevelopment to become Hard Rock Las Vegas by spring 2027.

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Court Allows Majority-Black Districts

SCOTUSblog

The Supreme Court permitted Louisiana to use a new congressional map with two majority-Black districts for the 2024 elections, overturning a lower court's challenge to the map's reliance on race.

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NFL Releases Schedule

NFL

The 2024 NFL schedule is out, featuring the Chiefs-Ravens opener, games on six days for the Chiefs, a Thanksgiving triple-header, a Christmas doubleheader, and Brady's broadcasting debut.

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About That KC Kicker's Speech

Associated Press

Conservative Catholic Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, in his speech at Benedictine College's commencement, criticized Pride, abortion, and political leadership.

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Freed After Held Captive 27 Years

Daily Mail

Omar Bin Omran, who vanished 27 years ago at 17 in Djelfa, Algeria, and was believed by his family to have been killed during the civil war, has been found alive in a hole in his neighbor's sheep pen.

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Jimmy Carter Nears the End

People

Jimmy Carter's grandson Jason Carter says the 99-year-old former president remains present more than a year into hospice care — though his time left remains uncertain.

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"Happy Gilmore 2" Coming

The Hollywood Reporter

Netflix officially announced that it was moving forward with a sequel to Happy Gilmore with Adam Sandler on board to reprise his role as the titular rage golfer.

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Pelosi Would Not Advise Debate

For the Left

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed concerns about President Biden sharing the debate stage with former President Trump. 

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DeSantis Bill Lessens Climate Priority

For the Right

Legislation signed by Gov. DeSantis reduces priority on climate change and prohibits offshore wind turbines, effective July 1. 

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