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CNN — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has offered to resign amid an ongoing investigation into security failings related to the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, sources told CNN. The move comes as lawmakers and government watchdogs are investigating the department’s handling of Trump’s security efforts and the deaths of a gunman at a rally in Pennsylvania this month who nearly killed the 2024 Republican presidential nominee. 01:39 – Source: CNN Ex-Secret Service officer says director has ‘no choice’ after testifying In his resignation letter, Cheatle said he made the “difficult” decision to leave the police…

Immediately after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the presidential race, attention turned to his successor, Vice President Kamala Harris.Now that she has secured Biden’s endorsement, Harris is likely considering who she would like to replace her as running mate.Live updates: Joe Biden withdraws from 2024 election amid growing pressure from Democratic Party officialsWhile the list of candidates is currently unknown, there has been much speculation in recent days about who might be considered as Harris’ potential running mate, with various pundits, journalists and political activists, in no particular order, listing a number of possible…

ROCHESTER — Minnesota city officials appear to be reluctant to jump on the wave of marijuana business licenses expected next year. Rochester City Council is leaning toward mandating a minimum number of licenses allowed in the area after the sale of marijuana products became legal in March, where there are about 10. Council members took no formal action at Monday’s meeting, but expect a formal proposal to limit licenses within the next two months. City officials presented several proposals to council members Monday, ranging from a legal minimum in line with Minnesota’s formula of at least one license per 12,500…

Male and female industrial engineers using tablet computer and blueprints to review and analyze data … [+] A power plant project with a network background.Getty The construction and real estate industries are experiencing significant change due to rapid technological advancements and shifting market demands. Once reluctant to embrace innovation, these industries are now leading a technological revolution that is transforming job roles, project management, and the dynamics of the industry as a whole. Fusion of Contec and Proptech technologies Traditionally resistant to change, the construction industry is now influenced by the global drive towards sustainability and efficiency and is rapidly…

Alltroo Rally: Chance to win a trip Super Bowl LIX New OrleansDetroit, July 23, 2024 LONDON, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Building on the momentum and community spirit generated by the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Sports Commission and nonprofit organization GENYOUth have teamed up to launch an exciting initiative. The collaboration aims to create equitable opportunities for physical activity and sports among young people. Detroit It offers young people the chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LIX, the most anticipated event of the year for football fans, held in the vibrant city. New Orleans in February 2025.…

Shares of United Parcel Service fell sharply on Tuesday after the shipping giant reported disappointing earnings that showed its cargo business remains weak.UPS on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $1.79 a share on revenue of $21.8 billion. Wall Street had expected earnings of $1.99 a share on sales of $22.2 billion, according to FactSet. A year ago, UPS earned $2.54 a share on sales of $22.1 billion. The stock fell 12% to $127.73. S&P 500 It increased by about 0.2%. Dow Jones Industrial Average It decreased by approximately 0.1%. The logistics company, seen as a beacon of the economy, also…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has handed over the task to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the BCCI to field a Pakistan team for the Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in the first quarter of next year.PCB sources said the budget for the Champions Trophy was approved at the recent ICC meeting in Colombo but the schedule and format were not discussed at all.”The PCB has done everything that was required of them as the organisers of the Champions Trophy. They have submitted a draft schedule and format for the tournament and have also submitted a budget…

CNN — The U.S. Army investigation into Robert Card, an Army reservist who shot and killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, last year, has found a series of miscommunications and breakdowns in communication between Card’s military chain of command, civilian law enforcement and medical providers before the shooting. The survey revealed that communication failures were [Sgt. 1st Class] “Continuity of Care for Mr. Card” In one significant failure, military and civilian medical facilities did not upload Mr. Card’s discharge paperwork into the military medical system until more than two weeks after he completed his treatment. “The discharge summary contained relevant and…

CNN — Senior Israeli officials, including former national security officials, academics and business leaders, have sent a scathing letter to U.S. congressional leaders accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is due to address Congress on Wednesday, of threatening Israeli and American national security. The letter calls Netanyahu an “existential threat,” says he is selfishly concerned with political survival and is solely responsible for the failure to defeat Hamas in the current war in Gaza. It also focuses on Netanyahu’s current legal troubles, including an indictment on charges of bribery and fraud. The more than 30 signatories include five former…

A strange drink that combines marshmallows and Coca-Cola is becoming a TikTok sensation, with soda lovers with a sweet tooth rooting for the drink. Called “Fuwa Fuwa Cola,” this sweet drink combines the creaminess of marshmallows with the crunch of ice-cold soda. Content creator Emma Grace and her grandmother, affectionately known as “MeMama,” seem to be the driving force behind this trend, tasting the drink in a viral video and giving it a 10 out of 10. To make a “Fuwafuwa Coke,” you smear some marshmallow fluff on the side of a glass, then pour in your favorite drink, whether…