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Rep. Dean says Shapiro would be ‘fantastic choice’ for Harris VP

TheHill.com 

Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) said on Sunday that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) would be a “fantastic choice” to be Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate and rejected concerns that his support for Israel or his Jewish identity would be a problem for the party. “I talked to Josh not too long ago, and he...

Taylor Swift Unveils Video Homage To Three Olympics Athletes In New Promo

Deadline.com 

Taylor Swift has released a new promo video for the Olympics, saluting gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson. Swift’s single, Style, from the re-released version of her album 1989, plays alongside her narration in the minute-long clip. “Never be afraid to show them who you are,” Swift says. “Especially when the […]

Even Matt Eberflus Couldn’t Hide His Excitement About Austin Booker

SportsMockery.com 

The Chicago Bears have insisted they don’t feel an overwhelming need to find pass rush help. GM Ryan Poles said they like some of the guys they already brought in. Chief among them is 5th round pick Austin Booker. He became only the second player the Bears GM has traded up for in a draft […]

Key parliamentary panels constituted without elections

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Key parliamentary panels, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), have been formed through consensus rather than elections this term. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is expected to appoint chairpersons soon. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and team facilitated consensus appointments. 15 Lok Sabha and 7 Rajya Sabha members were nominated to the PAC after withdrawals.

Score One for the Old Guys! Aging Novak Djokovic Grabs Olympic Gold From Kid Wonder Carlos Alcaraz - The Wall Street Journal

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  1. Score One for the Old Guys! Aging Novak Djokovic Grabs Olympic Gold From Kid Wonder Carlos Alcaraz  The Wall Street Journal
  2. The 2024 Paris Olympics is Novak Djokovic's masterpiece, but his long quest made him human  Yahoo Sports
  3. Alcaraz says pressure of playing for Spain got to him in loss to Djokovic in Olympics final  ABC News
  4. Novak Djokovic Sobs in Stands with His Kids and Wife After Winning His First Olympic Gold Medal  PEOPLE

Farmers stage protest in TN, seek steps to store surplus Cauvery water

Business Standard 

Farmers of the Cauvery delta areas on Sunday staged a protest here seeking steps to prevent the flow of surplus water from the river into the sea, and demanded that barrages and a dam be constructed instead. Led by farmer leader P R Pandian, the crop cultivators demanded that the state government construct a barrage every 5 km across Kollidam river (the northern distributary of the Cauvery) so that surplus Cauvery water would not drain into the sea. They also urged that a dam be constructed at Rasimanal near Hogenakkal. Читать дальше...

Sicily's Catania airport back in service after Etna activity

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Sicily's Catania Airport resumed service Sunday after volcanic activity from Mount Etna temporarily limited incoming flights, but it warned passengers of possible delays and cancellations. Earlier in the day, the airport announced that due to volcanic activity Sunday morning, arriving flights would be reduced to six per hour and that one section of the airport would be closed.

Election 2024 live updates: Harris meets with potential running mates; Trump continues attacks - The Washington Post

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  1. Election 2024 live updates: Harris meets with potential running mates; Trump continues attacks  The Washington Post
  2. The latest on the 2024 presidential campaign  CNN
  3. Kamala Harris to interview vice-presidential contenders  BBC.com
  4. Kamala Harris to meet Sunday with Kelly, Shapiro, Walz as final VP decision nears: reports  USA TODAY

President Murmu leaves for six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste

Business Standard 

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday left for a six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste. According to officials, she will visit Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere. Murmu will hold bilateral meetings with Fiji's Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. She is also scheduled to address the Fijian Parliament and interact with its members, many of whom are of Indian origin. "President Droupadi Murmu departs for her State visits to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste. Читать дальше...