DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The certification will also occur before the DNC's in-person convention beginning Aug. 19 in Chicago.
The DNC will still conduct ceremonial events commemorating the nominations at the convention.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
DNC Chair Jamie Harrison is
confident that Democrats will handle the
issue and "land this plane on our own.".
Joe Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio and
all 50 states, and Ohio Republicans agree.
But when the time has come for action,
they have failed to act every time, so
Democrats will land this plane on our own, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Through a virtual roll call, we will ensure that
Republicans can't chip away at our democracy
through incompetence or partisan tricks and
that Ohioans can exercise their right to vote
for the presidential candidate of their choice, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Mike DeWine, Republican governor
of Ohio, chimed in as well.
While I understand the Democratic National
Committee has just today proposed a
work-around to help get President Biden
on the Ohio ballot, it is prudent legislation
be passed to get this done. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
As I previously said, we do not want to leave
something so basic as having the sitting
President of the United States on the ballot
to others when this can-and should-be done
legislatively. It's the right thing to do. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
For these reasons, it is important that
a bill or multiple bills that accomplish
these common-sense measures come
to my desk right away this week.
It's the right thing to do, Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement
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Regional Sandwiches , You Need to Try in Your Lifetime.
Food website Mashed compiled a
culinary bucket list for you to consider.
These sandwiches were among their top choices.
Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers,
but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history.
Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers,
but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history.
Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants
in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami,
mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad.
Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants
in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami,
mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad.
Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich
consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese,
pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection.
Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich
consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese,
pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection.
French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. .
French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. .
Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich
shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left
jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. .
Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich
shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left
jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. .
Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls,
Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter.
Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls,
Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter.
Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,'
this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto
French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers.
It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side.
Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,'
this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto
French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers.
It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side
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The Most Famous Pizza Styles , From Around the World.
Cozymeal compiled a list of
the 10 most famous styles of pizza
from around the globe. Here they are:.
Neapolitan Pizza, This pizza started it all. It typically has a
thick, bready crust with slightly charred edges
and is topped with fresh ingredients.
New York Style, This style was created by Italian immigrants
in New York. While it resembles Neapolitan, the
crust is thinner and the pizza is typically sold by the slice. .
Chicago Deep-Dish, Resembling more of a pie, this type
of pizza has a tall crust. The middle is filled with cheese, meats and veggies with the sauce layered on top.
Chicago Deep-Dish, Resembling more of a pie, this type
of pizza has a tall crust. The middle is filled with cheese, meats and veggies with the sauce layered on top.
Margherita Pizza, This type of pizza was created in 1889 and named after
the queen of Italy. It always contains red tomatoes, white mozzarella and green basil, the colors of the Italian flag.
Sicilian Pizza, The crust resembles more of a focaccia bread
and is shaped like a rectangle or square. It is generously topped with tomato sauce, cheese and other ingredients.
Hawaiian Pizza, Love it or hate it, Hawaiian Pizza
is here to stay. Created by a Canadian chef,
this combination generally features pineapple and ham, though variations with bacon or pulled pork also exist.
California Pizza, This type of pizza gained traction in the 1980s.
The crust falls somewhere between NY style and
Neapolitan. They're traditionally meant
for one person and come with fancy toppings.
Greek Pizza, Originating with Greek immigrants in New England,
the texture of this pizza is similar to Sicilian pizza, but
it's made in a metal pan. It also contains lots of olive oil.
Greek Pizza, Originating with Greek immigrants in New England,
the texture of this pizza is similar to Sicilian pizza, but
it's made in a metal pan. It also contains lots of olive oil.
Detroit Style Pizza, Also originating with Sicilian immigrants, this rectangular pizza is layered with tons of cheese and toppings with
only a little sauce on top. The crust is chewy and crispy.
Detroit Style Pizza, Also originating with Sicilian immigrants, this rectangular pizza is layered with tons of cheese and toppings with
only a little sauce on top. The crust is chewy and crispy.
Tavern Style Pizza, Many Chicago locals prefer this style of pizza
over Deep Dish. This thin-crust pizza has typical
toppings and is cut into squares. Some say this is
so that a slice would fit on a bar napkin
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Consumer Outlook , Plunges Amid Fears of , More Price Hikes Ahead.
CNN reports that sentiment about the economy among
consumers in the United States has plummeted
to the lowest level in the past six months.
According to the latest consumer survey by the
University of Michigan, consumers are also bracing
for more price increases in the year ahead. .
The consumer expectations gauge,
which is closely monitored by the White House,
dropped 13%, representing the most significant
single month decline since mid-2021.
The latest news is still better than
last May when inflation was at 4%
compared to the current 3.5% reading.
However, CNN points out that despite inflation
being lower than the same time last year, the numbers
have been moving in the wrong direction.
The trajectory has shifted
economist expectations for
the Federal Reserve to cut rates. .
The latest Fed report saw expectations
for year-ahead inflation increase
to 3.5% from the 3.2% forecast in April. .
At the same time, long-run
expectations for inflation also
increased to 3.1% from April's 3.0%. .
According to Chicago Federal Reserve
President Austan Goolsbee, the latest data , "bodes awful for progress on inflation.".
There isn’t, at this time,
much evidence in my view that
inflation is stalling out at 3%, Austan Goolsbee, Chicago Federal Reserve President, via CNN
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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This Day in History:, Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier.
April 15, 1947.
The 28-year-old baseball player
became the first African American
to play for Major League Baseball.
The Georgia native stepped onto the grass
of Ebbots Field in Brooklyn as a Brooklyn Dodger.
Two years later,
the star infielder was named the
National League's MVP as well as a batting champ.
He led his team to six National League
pennants and the World Series in 1955.
Robinson was subjected
to the racism of both players and
baseball fans throughout his career.
Jim Crow laws forced him to dine
at different restaurants and stay at
different hotels than the rest of his team.
Robinson was inducted into
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
His number, 42, was the the first to be retired in 1997
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Legendary NYC DJ , Mister Cee , Dead at 57.
Mister Cee was an influential figure in
the world of hip-hop who served as DJ for
rapper Big Daddy Kane and is credited for
his role in discovering The Notorious B.I.G. .
CNN reports that Mister Cee's former employer,
New York's Hot 97 hip-hop radio station,
released a statement regarding his death.
As a family at HOT 97 and WBLS,
we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Mister Cee. , Hot 97 statement, via CNN.
Mr. Cee’s influence stretched
far beyond the airwaves, shaping
the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture, Hot 97 statement, via CNN.
Our hearts are heavy as we send
our love and condolences to his
family and the fans whose lives
he touched through his music.
Rest easy, Mr. Cee.
Your legacy will live forever, Hot 97 statement, via CNN.
No cause of death was released
at the time of the announcement.
Mister Cee was born, Calvin LeBrun , in Brooklyn, New York.
Mister Cee was born, Calvin LeBrun , in Brooklyn, New York.
After rising through the hip-hop scene of
New York City, Mister Cee worked on Big Daddy
Kane's debut 1988 album, 'Long Live the Kane.'.
After rising through the hip-hop scene of
New York City, Mister Cee worked on Big Daddy
Kane's debut 1988 album, 'Long Live the Kane.'.
Later, he would serve as an associate
producer on The Notorious B.I.G.'s
1994 debut album, 'Ready to Die.'.
Mister Cee went on to have
a long career as a popular DJ
and radio personality with Hot 97. .
Mister Cee went on to have
a long career as a popular DJ
and radio personality with Hot 97.
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Tensions in Georgia over a divisive foreign influence law have exploded onto the streets, with protests against it occurring on an almost daily basis. Valerie Gauriat went to the country to find out more, for Euronews Witness.
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University and school students in Georgia have been driving protests against the country's divisive "foreign influence" law, which critics see it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union.
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Moderators Announced , for Biden-Trump Presidential Debate.
On May 15, President Biden and former President Trump agreed to debate each other on June 27 and Sept. 10, Politico reports. .
On May 15, President Biden and former President Trump agreed to debate each other on June 27 and Sept. 10, Politico reports. .
The first debate will air on CNN, and the second one will be shown on ABC News. .
CNN has revealed that its debate moderators will be Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
The debate will take place in Atlanta at 9 p.m. EST.
There will be no live audience. .
The early debates come as both Biden and Trump have declined to "participate in the Commission on Presidential Debates' proposed schedule," Politico reports.
The debates will also occur before
either candidate formally accepts their respective party's nominations.
Meanwhile, the accelerated timeline will prevent
any third-party or independent candidate from potentially participating in the debates.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took
to X to make his opinion known.
Presidents Trump and Biden
are colluding to lock America
into a head-to-head match-up
that 70% say they do not want, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., via X.
They are trying to exclude me
from their debate because they
are afraid I would win. Keeping
viable candidates off the debate
stage undermines democracy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., via X.
By excluding me from the stage,
Presidents Biden and Trump
seek to avoid discussion of their
eight years of mutual failure
including deficits, wars, lockdowns,
chronic disease, and inflation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., via X
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Walmart Lays Off Hundreds of Workers , While Requiring Others to Relocate.
On May 14, the retail giant announced layoffs impacting several hundred employees at campus offices, NPR reports.
It was also revealed that most remote workers and
employees in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto will be required
to move to "Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey;
and the San Francisco Bay Area," NPR reports.
Chief People Officer Donna Morris
let workers know in a memo.
It has been a little over four years since
we faced the global pandemic that
reshaped our lives in many ways,
including our ways of working. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
With the goal of bringing more of us
together more often, we are asking the
majority of associates working remotely,
and the majority of associates within our
offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and our
Toronto Global Tech office, to relocate. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
Morris went on to address the
"reduction of several hundred campus roles." .
While the overall numbers are small
in percentage, we are focused on
supporting each of our associates
affected by these changes, Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
A reason for the layoffs was not provided other than the fact that "some parts of our business have made changes," Morris said.
We have had discussions with
associates who were directly
impacted by these decisions. , Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo.
We will work closely with them in
the coming days and months to
navigate the best path forward, Chief People Officer Donna Morris, via memo
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An accident on the set of an upcoming heist film starring Eddie Murphy and Keke Palmer has injured several crew members. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed the incident happened on the set of Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming film 'The Pickup' starring Murphy and Palmer, which is shooting in Atlanta, on Saturday. Per an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson, the accident occurred during a second unit action sequence that had previously been rehearsed. The spokesperson stated, "Unfortunately, the sequence did not go as planned and several members of the crew were injured as a result."
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This Day in History: , Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s
All-Time Home Run Record.
April 8, 1974.
Aaron hit his 715th home run
to earn the new record in front of
a crowd of 53,775 in Atlanta.
He hit the record-breaking homer
off a pitch from LA Dodgers' Al Downing.
The extraordinary achievement
would remain in place until 2007.
Aaron made his major league debut
with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954.
Over the span of his 23-year career,
Aaron played for the Braves in both Milwaukee and
Atlanta. He ended his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
When he retired in 1976,
he had 755 home runs.
He was inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982
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This Day in History: , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Is Assassinated.
April 4, 1968.
King was shot and killed
as he stood on the second-floor balcony
of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN.
The “apostle of nonviolence”
had gone to Memphis in support
of a sanitation workers' strike.
Widely recognized as the most prominent
face of the American Civil Rights Movement,
Dr. King was just 39 years old.
In a prophetic speech the night before his murder,
King stated that, “I’ve seen the promised land.
I may not get there with you.".
Petty criminal James Earl Ray was arrested
two months later and eventually
pleaded guilty to King's assassination.
After being sentenced to 99 years in prison,
Ray recanted his confession. Questions of a
conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King continue to linger.
King's death sparked riots in
more than 100 American cities.
On April 9, tens of thousands of mourners
lined the streets of Atlanta to pay their respects
on the day King was laid to rest
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Bruhat Soma , Wins National Spelling Bee.
12-year-old Bruhat from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 30.
12-year-old Bruhat from Tampa, Florida, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 30.
During a lightning-round tiebreaker with Faizan Zaki, Bruhat correctly spelled
29 words in 90 seconds, AP reports. .
Bruhat received a trophy and
over $50,000 in cash and prizes.
I was pretty confident that I had
a chance at winning because I’ve
been working so hard. And I really
wanted to win. That’s why I
practiced the spell-off so much, Bruhat Soma, via statement.
The word that Bruhat won the
competition with was "abseil.".
It means "descent in mountaineering by means
of a rope looped over a projection above.".
The finals only had eight spellers competing, the fewest since 2010, AP reports. .
Some critics were upset that the two spellers were subjected to a "spell-off" instead of being given the chance to compete in a conventional round.
I do wish that we would
have gotten to see more
of a duel between them, Charlotte Walsh, 2023 Spelling Bee runner-up.
I definitely think they should have been
given an opportunity to have some
conventional spelling rounds before
they defaulted to the spell-off, Scott Remer, one of four coaches who worked with Faizan, via statement
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