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Moderators Announced for Biden-Trump Presidential Debate

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

Biden Asserts Executive Privilege Over Audio of Interview With Robert Hur

Biden Asserts Executive Privilege , Over Audio of Interview With Robert Hur. In February, Hur's yearlong investigation into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges. In February, Hur's yearlong investigation into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges. House Republicans were provided a transcript of Biden's interview with Hur, but they wanted the audio, which the DOJ denied. As a result, House Republicans were moving to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. On May 16, the Department of Justice told House Republicans that the president asserted executive privilege over audio from his interview with the special counsel. The move protects Garland from criminal exposure as GOP lawmakers seek to hold him accountable. Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte explained the DOJ's actions in a letter. The Attorney General must draw a line that safeguards the Department from improper political influence and protects our principles, our law enforcement work, and the people who carry out that work independently, without fear or favor, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . The Committees seek to hold the Attorney General in contempt not for failing in his duties, but for upholding them, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . With the information you now have, the Committees ought not to proceed with contempt and should instead avoid unnecessary and unwarranted conflict, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . White House Counsel Ed Siskel also wrote a letter supporting the assertion of executive privilege. . The absence of a legitimate need for the audio recordings lays bare your likely goal—to chop them up, distort them, and use them for partisan political purposes, White House Counsel Ed Siskel, via letter

Trump Accepts Offer to Debate Biden

Trump Accepts Offer , to Debate Biden. On May 15, President Biden revealed that he agreed to an offer from CNN to debate Donald Trump and then challenged his predecessor to do the same. I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place, President Joe Biden, via X. Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again, President Joe Biden, via video message. Well, make my day, pal, I’ll even do it twice. So let’s pick the dates, Donald – I hear you’re free on Wednesdays, President Joe Biden, via video message. Trump took to Truth Social to respond. I am Ready and Willing to Debate Crooked Joe at the two proposed times in June and September, Donald Trump, via Truth Social. Both candidates have expressed a preference to debate sooner than the fall dates initially proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Both candidates have expressed a preference to debate sooner than the fall dates initially proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates. According to Biden campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillion, those dates are "out of step with changes in the structure of our elections and the interests of voters.". Trump went on to say that he'd like to debate Biden more than twice. I would strongly recommend more than two debates and, for excitement purposes, a very large venue, although Biden is supposedly afraid of crowds - , Donald Trump, via Truth Social. That’s only because he doesn’t get them. Just tell me when, I’ll be there. 'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!', Donald Trump, via Truth Social. That’s only because he doesn’t get them. Just tell me when, I’ll be there. 'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!', Donald Trump, via Truth Social. The first debate between the two presidential candidates will be June 27. The first debate between the two presidential candidates will be June 27

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!. Stevland Hardaway Morris, also known as Stevie Wonder, was born on May 13, 1950, and turns 70. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Blind since birth, he later signed with Motown’s Tamla label at 11 years old. Wonder released his debut album, 'The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie,' in 1962 when he was 12 years old. His discography includes his hit singles, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," "Superstition" and more. The Grammy-winning artist is one the best-selling musicians. Wonder also campaigned to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a U.S. holiday in 1980. Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009. and one of 'Billboard’s' Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists. Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!

Jerry Seinfeld Brings Back 'Seinfeld' Characters in Promo for His Pop-Tarts Movie | THR News Video

Pop-Tarts is calling out Jerry Seinfeld ahead of the release of his new movie 'Unfrosted.' Seinfeld directed and co-wrote the film, which he also stars in, about the fictional origin story of Pop-Tarts. The actor and filmmaker has said of the movie, "This really did happen in Battle Creek, Michigan, where Kellogg's and Post were located, and they did compete to come up with this product. But the rest of it is complete lunacy." Now, a new video sees Seinfeld get called into Pop-Tarts HQ for a major meeting.

FDA Testing Reveals Bird Flu Virus in 1 in 5 Milk Samples

FDA Testing Reveals , Bird Flu Virus , in 1 in 5 Milk Samples. 'Time' reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that traces of bird flu have been found in nearly one-fifth of commercial milk samples tested. . In a statement released on the agency's website, the FDA said that traces of the virus do not necessarily indicate a risk to consumers. . According to the FDA, more tests are needed to confirm if intact pathogens that remain infectious are present in the samples. Those tests would determine , "whether there is any risk of illness associated with consuming the product.". 'Time' reports that the results of the study come as a stark warning of how quickly the virus is spreading among dairy cows in the U.S. The virus has already killed millions of birds globally, raising both health and food security concerns, as well as spooking global markets. The virus has already killed millions of birds globally, raising both health and food security concerns, as well as spooking global markets. So far, the Department of Agriculture has already confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states, including Texas, Michigan and Ohio. So far, the Department of Agriculture has already confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states, including Texas, Michigan and Ohio. In an effort to understand the extent of the outbreak and potentially contain it, the USDA has implemented mandatory testing of cows moving across state borders. Authorities have stressed that the current risk to humans remains low, with only one identified human case in the U.S. this year. . To date, the retail milk studies have shown no results that would change our assessment that the commercial milk supply is safe. , FDA statement, via 'Time'

Credit Card Delinquencies Are on the Rise

Credit Card Delinquencies , Are on the Rise. New York Federal Reserve data that was published on May 15 shows that credit card delinquencies kept rising from January to March, Fox Business reports. . In Q1 2024, delinquencies reached 8.9% at an annualized rate. America hasn't seen this high of a percentage of serious credit card delinquencies since 2012, Fox News reports. . In the first quarter of 2024, credit card and auto loan transition rates into serious delinquency continued to rise across all age groups, Joelle Scally, regional economic principal within the Household and Public Policy Research Division at the New York Fed, via Fox Business. An increasing number of borrowers missed credit card payments, revealing worsening financial distress among some households, Joelle Scally, regional economic principal within the Household and Public Policy Research Division at the New York Fed, via Fox Business. Researchers aren't sure why delinquencies are so high since the unemployment rate is low, but they have a few theories. One of those theories is that consumers drained savings throughout the pandemic but continue to spend at high levels. Another theory is that some Americans switched to jobs with lower salaries. Additionally, credit card eligibility may have been expanded for many whose student debt wasn't being reported to credit bureaus amid the pandemic. These are all kinds of complex issues. We don't exactly know what's behind the increase of these delinquency rates. But it's definitely something that we're tracking, New York Fed researchers, via Fox Business. The average annual percentage rate for credit cards hit a record of 20.72% recently.

US Military Looks to Recruit Tech Experts While Cutting Overall Troop Numbers

US Military Looks to , Recruit Tech Experts While , Cutting Overall Troop Numbers. United States special operations commanders have been tasked with cutting overall forces by 5,000 troops, while also adding more high-tech experts. . United States special operations commanders have been tasked with cutting overall forces by 5,000 troops, while also adding more high-tech experts. . United States special operations commanders have been tasked with cutting overall forces by 5,000 troops, while also adding more high-tech experts. . Fox News reports that the conflicting goals, which have forced a broader restructuring of commando teams, have been influenced by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. U.S. Army Special Operations Command plans to increase the size of Green Beret teams by adding members with specialized technical abilities. U.S. Army Special Operations Command plans to increase the size of Green Beret teams by adding members with specialized technical abilities. Additional team members could include computer software experts capable of reprograming drones and other tech gear on the fly. . Additional team members could include computer software experts capable of reprograming drones and other tech gear on the fly. . Additional team members could include computer software experts capable of reprograming drones and other tech gear on the fly. . Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, says the U.S. is "taking a lot of lessons learned out of the experience in Ukraine.". Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, says the U.S. is "taking a lot of lessons learned out of the experience in Ukraine.". According to Fenton, special operations were ordered to cut about 2,000 personnel, including 750 from the army. . According to Fenton, special operations were ordered to cut about 2,000 personnel, including 750 from the army. . In 2024, the department was ordered to cut an additional 3,000 personnel over the next five years. . So the real Army reduction in totality is almost 4,000, and the remaining 1,000 will come from the joint force, SEALs, Marine raiders, other Army units, Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command. So the real Army reduction in totality is almost 4,000, and the remaining 1,000 will come from the joint force, SEALs, Marine raiders, other Army units, Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command. Maj. Gen. Patrick Roberson, deputy commander of the command at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, estimates that at least 30% of those cuts will be in open jobs. . According to Roberson, other cuts will be aimed at redundancies among trainers and instructors, as well as civil affairs and psychological operations. . According to Roberson, other cuts will be aimed at redundancies among trainers and instructors, as well as civil affairs and psychological operations.

Iranian President Vows to Destroy Israel if It Launches the ‘Tiniest Invasion’

Iranian President Vows to Destroy Israel , if It Launches the ‘Tiniest Invasion’. On April 13, Iran attacked Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles. It was the first time that Iran has ever launched a direct military attack on Israel, Fox News reports. . Although Israel was able to fend off about 99% of the projectiles, the country is considering retaliation. On April 17, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel that if it does decide to attack with even the "tiniest invasion," . Iran's response would be "massive and harsh.". Nothing would remain from the Zionist regime, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, via Fox News. Raisi delivered his remarks during a military parade north of Tehran. Prior to Raisi's threats, Israel vowed to respond to the attacks. The country did not provide details, but its military council met on April 16 to decide how to proceed. Leaders around the world have urged Israel to stand down. . While Israel and Iran have been at odds for decades, their conflict came to a head recently since Iran supports Hamas, . which attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and prompted Israel's current offensive in Gaza.

Samsung Knocks Apple From Top Phonemaker Spot

Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot. Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot. Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%. During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%. During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%. Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%. Samsung shipped over 60 million phones during Q1 2024. Samsung shipped over 60 million phones during Q1 2024. Apple only shipped 50.1 million. . Last year during the same time period, Apple shipped 55.4 million. . Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024. The increase in Samsung shipments could be attributed to the company's release of Galaxy S24 series phones. During a launch event at the beginning of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated into the company's new smartphones, was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.". News of Samsung's triumph comes as Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California following reports that the company is abandoning its electric car efforts. . News of Samsung's triumph comes as Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California following reports that the company is abandoning its electric car efforts.

Drug Shortages Reach All-Time High in US, Pharmacists Say

Drug Shortages Reach , All-Time High in US, , Pharmacists Say. According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Utah Drug Information Service. the first quarter of 2024 saw 323 active drug shortages, Fox News reports. The previous record of 320 shortages was set in 2014. ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz said, "some of the most worrying shortages involve generic sterile injectable medications," . ... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." . ... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." . Abramowitz went on to say that the "ongoing national shortages of therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder also remain a serious challenge for clinicians and patients.". A separate ASHP report said that "the most severe and persistent shortages are driven by economic factors that undermine investment in manufacturing capacity, manufacturing quality and supply chain reliability.". These economic challenges are driven by extreme price competition among generic manufacturers, ASHP, via report. ASHP will continue to engage with policymakers regularly as we guide efforts to draft and pass new legislation to address drug shortages and continue to strongly advocate on behalf of our members for solutions that work, ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz, via statement. Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a white paper recommending tactics for Congress to help. With today’s white paper, HHS offers solutions and stands ready to work with Congress to ensure no patient faces the devastating consequences of drug shortages or goes without needed medicines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via press release