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The Daily BeastBiden Camp Has a Field Day With Wobbly Trump at Podium
XThe Biden campaign gleefully turned one of Donald Trump’s favorite digs against him on Saturday, branding the 78-year-old candidate as woefully geriatric in response to his embarrassing stumble at a Minnesota rally on Friday.Video from the event shared by Biden-Harris HQ on X showed Trump grabbing the lectern during his remarks on stage, after nearly toppling the podium over.A feeble Trump nearly falls down on stage after he leans on his podium too hard and then goes on an angry rant calling hi
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Alice Stewart, CNN Political Commentator, Dead at 58
Alice Stewart, the longtime political reporter and CNN commentator, has died. She was 58. Law enforcement confirmed the news to CNN on Saturday, saying Stewart’s body was found outside in northern Virginia earlier that morning. According to CNN, officers believe her death was the result of a medical emergency and no foul play is suspected. “My …
- People
Barron Trump, 18, Graduates High School with Parents in Attendance: Photos
The Associated Press caught a glimpse of the event on Friday, which saw Donald and Melania Trump sitting front row in the audience
- Snopes
Fact Check: 1938 Video Clip Allegedly Shows Female 'Time Traveler' Talking on Cellphone Before the Technology Existed
The footage was allegedly captured outside a Dupont Factory in Massachusetts in 1938.
- CBC
Calgary lawyer resigns from firm after sending 'disturbing' and 'misogynistic' email
WARNING: This article contains graphic content, including sexualized and vulgar language.A Calgary lawyer has resigned after sending an email described by his firm as "deeply disturbing" in which he twice refers to women as "a person with a vagina" and repeatedly mocks transgender people.Rob Rakochey, who was awarded a King's counsel (KC) title in March in recognition of his contributions to the legal community, resigned this week from his partnership at Field Law, the firm confirmed Thursday.A
- Hello!
Anya Taylor-Joy just wore four belts as a mini skirt and effortlessly pulled it off
The mini skirt in question is exactly how it sounds. See photos
- CNN
He had strict instructions from the groom: ‘Stay away from the bridesmaid.’ Here’s what happened next
Ariff Hassan and Liliya Dauletaliyeva crossed paths at a wedding and couldn’t ignore their chemistry. They both flew across the world to continue their connection.
- HuffPost
OUCH! Desi Lydic Tells Trump How 'Everyone' Around Him Really Feels
The "Daily Show" correspondent hit the former president with a blunt reality check.
- Self
My Husband Was Diagnosed With Dementia at 36. Here’s How I First Knew Something Was Wrong
What I saw wasn’t normal behavior for anyone, let alone my brilliant, amazing spouse.
- United Press International
Rudy Giuliani served notice of Aziz. indictment during birthday party
Rudy Giuliani's 80th birthday party in Florida was interrupted when the former New York City mayor was served with a notice of indictment in an alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Arizona.
- CNN
PGA Championship: Fan strips down to retrieve golfer Adam Hadwin’s club from water
On any other afternoon at any other tournament, Adam Hadwin’s seventh hole would have served up the most surreal scenes of the day. During the second round of the PGA Championship though, it was just another hole.
- INSIDER
Here's how the Trump family spends their billions, from a $11 million beachfront estate in St. Martin to a $15 million fleet of private aircraft
Former President Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has a net worth of $7.5 billion, according to a May 2024 Forbes estimate.
- CBC
3 teen girls expected to plead guilty in swarming death of Kenneth Lee in Toronto, court hears
Three teenage girls are expected to plead guilty in the swarming death of Kenneth Lee near Union Station in December 2022, court heard Friday.The girls, aged 13, 13, and 14, appeared in provincial court in Toronto.Three other girls, aged 15, 16, and 16, are expected to plead not guilty, court heard. Eight teenage girls were initially charged with second-degree murder in connection with Lee's death. They range in age from 13 to 16 years old. Lee, 59, was pronounced dead in hospital on Dec. 18, af
- People
“SI Swimsuit ”Model Lauren Chan 1 Year After History-Making Rookie Debut: 'I've Come Into My Own' (Exclusive)
One year after Chan's 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' debut, the model opened up to PEOPLE about the sources of her confidence
- The Independent
Greene called ‘bleach blonde bad-built butch body’ in House screaming match where ‘drinking was involved’
Both Republicans and Democrats said on Friday drinking was taking place
- BuzzFeed
After Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech, Women Are Flooding The Kansas City Chiefs' Instagram Account With Sarcastic "Womanly Duties" Comments You Have To See For Yourself
"I hope I can see the TV from the kitchen."
- InStyle
Dua Lipa's Sheer Dress and Visible Thong Brought the Naked Dress Trend to the ACM Awards
Falling forever for this gown.
- The Daily Beast
Russians Plunged into Darkness After Monster Drone Attack
Valentyn Ogirenko/ReutersUkraine launched a massive drone attack against military and energy facilities in Russia and the occupied peninsula Crimea overnight, with Moscow saying Friday that over 100 unmanned weapons had been involved in the operation.The Russian Defense Ministry claimed its forces had intercepted and destroyed 102 UAVs over four different regions while another six drone boats were taken out in the Black Sea. While the ministry did not reveal the extent of the damage from the att
- USA TODAY Opinion
Biden's poll numbers are awful. America, brace for a Trump victory in November.
Joe Biden is probably going to lose this election. Many of us realize that already, I suspect, but grief is a process.
- InStyle
Eva Longoria's Blindingly Bedazzled Gown Had the Lowest Plunging Neckline
Slayed the house down.