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Antonio Masiello/Getty Images President Joe Biden, June 13, 2024, in Fasano, Italy. Los Angeles CNN — Joe Biden has raised $28 million for a star-studded fundraiser on Saturday, a campaign official told CNN, as the president turns to friends in Hollywood to help bolster his campaign coffers. The president’s event in Los Angeles, which was attended by former President Barack Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts, was the campaign’s latest effort to use celebrity appeal to help Biden win a second term. The Los Angeles fundraiser set a new record for the Democratic Party, raising more money than an event…
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party has overtaken Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party in opinion polls ahead of the UK general election.A YouGov poll has put Reform UK ahead of the Conservatives for the first time. After weeks of a nasty election campaign, the Conservatives are narrowly ahead on 18% support, with Reform UK on 19%. In the same poll, Labour was on 37% and the Liberal Democrats on 14%.Understanding the nuances of opinion pollsWhile this news makes headlines, it actually means that the Conservatives and Reform parties are roughly neck and neck in the polls, as all polls are subject to…
Ian ChappellJune 15, 2024 • 5 hours agoNeither Australia v England nor India v Pakistan were particularly competitive matches. ICC via Getty ImagesTwo of cricket’s greatest rivalries, India vs Pakistan and Australia vs England, will take place within a 24-hour period during the 2024 T20 World Cup.The fierce rivalry still generates a lot of excitement, but the Australia vs England match did not live up to expectations, with Australia winning the T20 match comfortably. India vs Pakistan matches always generate a lot of excitement, and this time it was a big one in New York, as the US has a…
South Africa’s newly elected parliament convened in Cape Town after two weeks of intensive behind-the-scenes talks with other parties about a government of national unity. The day before the National Assembly opened, the ANC announced it had reached a coalition agreement with the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), popular with white voters, and several other smaller parties. DA leader John Steenhausen confirmed that the basis for the consensus document was the Constitution and Bill of Rights, which recognise South Africa’s diversity. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress has been weakened after losing its long-held majority in last month’s general election, forcing…
The Mall, London CNN — The Duchess of Cambridge joined other royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to mark the King’s official birthday, making her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales, her husband William, and their children George, Charlotte, and Louis gathered on a balcony with King Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to watch the RAF flyover. They waved and smiled at the cheering crowd. The princess, also known as Kate, traveled with her children in an official carriage from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade for the ceremony known as Trooping the…
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NEW DELHI: Former champions Pakistan suffered a humiliating first-round exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup on Friday, with coach Babar Azam’s team facing harsh criticism from fans and former players on social media.The last fortnight has not been good for the Pakistan team, with them being slammed relentlessly by legendary players and accusations of “grouping” within the team. Losses to underdogs USA and arch rivals India were major setbacks for Pakistan as the 2009 champions failed to even reach the Super Eight stage.And captain Babar has been at the centre of the storm, facing fierce criticism and anger from…
Research has shown that fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi are good for your gut health.Made by adding live bacteria or yeast to ingredients like tea, milk, or vegetables, fermented foods contain probiotics, the “good” bacteria in your gut.Fermented foods can increase the diversity of your gut microbiome, the trillions of microorganisms that live on the lining of your large intestine. This can affect digestion, your immune system, and your brain. Experts believe that the more diverse your microbial community, the healthier you are.But with big food companies capitalizing on this discovery to make a profit, it’s easy to be…
Software stocks have fallen sharply this year after a long period of strong performance.Meanwhile, hardware stocks are seeing profits soar and benefiting from the AI boom. “We build the cars and the engines, but the software doesn’t have the passengers,” said Ted Mortenson of Baird. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics on the go with your personalized feed. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by visiting your settings page or clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails. The rapid…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is due to arrive in Shanghai in eastern China on April 30, 2024. Pu Haiyang/Xinhua via Getty Images China’s construction of modern aircraft carriers will create a modern, blue-water navy and significantly increase its capabilities.Aircraft carriers are important to China’s national identity and vision of becoming a great power.Aircraft carriers are also useful tools that China can use to address a variety of strategic and security challenges. China is building a fleet of aircraft carriers and is improving its technology and capabilities at…