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Controversial comments from former U.S. gymnast Mikayla Skinner have the U.S. gymnastics team in the spotlight ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month. Skinner, 27, said USA Gymnastics’ “talent and depth is not what it used to be” and argued that the current culture at the organization means “the girls aren’t working as hard as they used to.” Skinner’s comments caught the attention of Shawn Johnson, an Olympic medalist who won one gold medal and three silver medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. more: Louis Vuitton Brings Luxury to Olympic Medal CeremonyJohnson denied Skinner’s allegations and expressed confidence in…
New Orleans CNN — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday focused on the dangers of a second Trump administration rather than growing concerns about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, as she tried to persuade Black voters to again give the Biden-Harris ticket a victory. “This is probably the most important election of our lifetimes,” Harris said during a moderated conversation at New Orleans’ Essence Festival, arguing that former President Donald Trump has “openly” stated that if re-elected, “I intend to be a dictator from day one.” Harris’ stop at the annual Black music and cultural festival comes as Biden’s campaign seeks…
When it comes to skincare, many trends come and go quickly. One trend that has been making waves lately is skin icing. If you’re an avid social media user, you’ve probably seen beauty influencers rolling slick ice rollers over their faces to the beat of popular music. This method, called facial skin icing, has gained popularity for its benefits. While there is no scientific evidence to back up its effectiveness, anecdotes claim it can help ease acne, reduce puffiness, and ease puffy eyes. Despite the lack of scientific evidence, many people swear by this invigorating and energizing skin care routine.…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Former President Donald Trump speaks at Greenbriar Farm in Chesapeake, Virginia, on June 28, 2024. Billy Schuurman/The Virginian-Pilot/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Trump has stepped up his verbal attacks on Biden’s “despicable” student loan forgiveness policies.The Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the Chevron doctrine weakened the Department of Education.If Trump is re-elected, he could drastically cut student loan forgiveness, shut down the Department of Education and shift student loans to the private sector. Donald Trump has long viewed the student loan forgiveness initiative enacted under the Biden administration as…
A crucial runoff election began in mainland France on Sunday, with Marine Le Pen likely to win a historic victory. Far-right national rally And either reverse that inward-looking, anti-immigrant vision or create a hanging Congress and political gridlock.French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a big gamble by dissolving Parliament and calling general elections after his centrist party suffered a crushing defeat in the June 9 European Parliament elections.The sudden election in this nuclear-armed country Ukraine Warinternational diplomacy and Europe’s economic stability, and is almost certain to undermine President Emmanuel Macron’s remaining three years in office. In the first round of…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Microsoft, OpenAI and Google to announce new AI features in May Noor Photo Large tech companies such as Google and Microsoft are competing for top AI talent.But workers may be the real winners in this battle, as they have secured a bigger compensation package.Recent data from Levels.fyi and PwC has revealed that jobs requiring AI skills are commanding higher salaries. Technology companies are caught in a fierce battle for top AI talent.Companies like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta are in fierce competition to attract workers with AI skills.But the…
The 2024 Copa America is in the quarter-finals and two key repechage matches will take place on Saturday, with Colombia facing Panama and Uruguay facing Brazil for a place in the semi-finals. The competition is tight and the outcome is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.Colombia proved to be a force to be reckoned with after finishing top of their group with a 1-1 draw with favourites Brazil, while Panama will be looking to continue making history after reaching the quarter-finals of the Copa America for the first time and will be determined to fight for…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. AP/Carlos Osorio President Trump wants to void the hush money ruling following the Supreme Court’s immunity decision. But experts predict Trump’s newfound immunity will not block a verdict in September.That’s because any evidence of official acts used in his trial was merely “harmless error.” “No harm, no foul” isn’t just for streetball. Former President Donald Trump’s hush money conviction may help him avoid a U.S. Supreme Court exoneration.Thanks to a legal doctrine known as “harmless error,” President Trump’s sentencing on September 18 is almost certain to go ahead as…
Need to buy some paintbrushes? You might start in the same place that millions of shoppers do every day: by opening the Amazon app. The search results show a plethora of almost indistinguishable brushes sold by brands like CNMTCCO, HTHL, and Skaaisont.But it’s not just paintbrushes: Look for cat food bowls, find items from YUOHEE, yoga mats from Keplin, and water bottles from AOHAN.These aren’t familiar brand names — many of them seem randomly generated — but when searching millions of everyday products on the world’s largest online retailer, shoppers are faced with a sea of bargain, seemingly interchangeable Chinese…
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Mohammed Aurangzeb. ReutersPakistan’s Finance Minister Mohammed Aurangzeb said an International Monetary Fund bailout “will not be the country’s last resort” if the government cannot significantly increase tax revenues. His warning came amid growing opposition to Pakistan’s latest budget.Aurangzeb said he was “relatively confident” of reaching a staff-level loan agreement with the IMF, which his ministry had previously estimated at $6 billion to $8 billion, “but this will not be the last fund program unless we increase tax revenues.” Financial Times.He stressed that the tax hike budget announced last month was aimed at raising revenues and satisfying the…