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Concern grows as Venezuela blocks election observers
Concerns grew Friday over the fairness of Venezuela's presidential elections as Caracas was accused of blocking international observers from arriving for the Sunday vote, including a delegation of ex-presidents.His government agreed with the opposition last year to hold free and fair elections in 2024, with international observers present -- winning a temporary easing of sanctions from the United States.
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J.D. Vance ‘Couch’ Story Finally Makes Appearance on Fox
The embarrassing gossip that Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance had sex with a couch was alluded to in passing on Fox News Friday night for the first time, making for a bit of an amusing—if not awkward—moment on the right-wing channel.Vance’s rollout as Donald Trump’s running mate has been largely viewed as less than ideal, thanks in part to his controversial comments about women and voting. In addition, scores of memes have imagined Vance’s relationship with furniture, as a resul
People
No, Megan Fox Is Not Pregnant — Despite What It Looks Like in That MGK and Jelly Roll Music Video
Social media theorizing ramped up after Megan Fox's appearance in Machine Gun Kelly and Jelly Roll's music video for 'Lonely Road'
BBC
She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage
Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.
The Independent
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power stars tease romance between Galadriel and ‘Hot Sauron’ in season 2
Morfydd Clark and Charlie Vickers answered fan questions about their characters at Comic-Con
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California residents flee massive wildfire sparked by burning car
Thousands of Northern California residents were forced to evacuate their homes as a massive wildfire scorched more than 250 square miles. The Park Fire, California's largest this year, was started by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully.
The Independent
Trump slams FBI at rally after bureau finally confirms he was shot by bullet: Live updates
Former president was speaking on Friday night at The Believers’ Summit 2024 at a Turning Point Action event in West Palm Beach, Florida
CBC
Saskatoon improves ranking on crime severity index but still sits in top 10
Saskatoon Police Service Chief Cameron McBride says the latest Statistics Canada crime severity index (CSI) rankings confirm what officers are seeing on the job.The CSI measures the volume and types of crimes reported by police across Canada. Saskatoon ranked eighth out of the 41 cities on the 2023 index, meaning it has one of the highest crime severity rates in the country. The Regina CMA landed at ninth on the list.While that represents an improvement from the city's sixth spot on 2022's index
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LuxUrban Hotels Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Securities
MIAMI, July 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (“LuxUrban” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LUXH), which secures long-term operating rights for entire hotels through Master Lease Agreements (MLA) under which it manages the hotel and rents out, on a short-term basis, rooms to business and vacation travelers, today announced the pricing of its previously announced public offering of 11,573,333 shares of common stock at a price of $0.15 per share. The underwriters were granted an over-allo
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2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Midseason is the new fall. As Hollywood and the broader industry continue to recover from the debilitating dual actors and writers strikes, the 2024 television landscape is coming into focus. All of the broadcast networks have set return dates for most of their shows, but there’s no usual Premiere Week to speak of. But as …
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G20 pledges to work together to tax ultra-rich
G20 nations have agreed to work together to make the super-rich pay their taxes, but stopped short of a more substantial deal, according to a declaration adopted Friday after a meeting of finance ministers in Rio de Janeiro.Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said that "from a moral point of view it is important that the twenty richest nations consider that we have a problem, which is to have progressive taxation on the poor and not on the rich."
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Jon Stewart pushes VA to cover troops sickened by uranium after 9/11. Again, they are told to wait
Comedian Jon Stewart and veterans who were some of the very first troops to deploy after the 9/11 attacks met with the Department of Veterans Affairs Friday to keep trying to get coverage for the uranium radiation exposure that’s made many of them sick.
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Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas
Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas on Friday night in a move by New York to bolster its bullpen. Stanek, who turned 33 Friday, was 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA and seven saves in 46 relief appearances for the Mariners but struggled over his last nine outings, going 1-2 with a 6.45 ERA and two blown saves.
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Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom's order
Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. Hernandez has had similar homes be cleared in homeless encampment sweeps by state or city authorities over the years, so the 62-year-old is taking in stride that his days in his makeshift shelter on state-owned land might be numbered. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways.
CBC
Health product recall cites risk of 'metal fibres' in certain multivitamins, supplements
Multivitamins and supplements sold in Canada under various brand names are being recalled due to concern they could contain metal fibres.The brands include Equate, Kirkland Signature, Life, Natural Factors, Option+, VegiDay, Webber Naturals, Wellness by London Drugs and Wellquest, according to Health Canada.The full list can be found here.The products "may contain metal fibres which, if ingested, may cause injury to the digestive system," Health Canada said in a advisory published Friday."The ri
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2024-25 Awards Season Calendar – Dates For Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Guilds & More
UPDATED with latest: The Oscars, strike-delayed Writers Guild Awards and the 2023-24 awards season are history, and it’s time to look at what’s ahead trophy show-wise. Here is a list of awards shows, events and the like ahead as we cruise into Emmy season and look ahead to Cannes, the fall film festivals and the …
Evening Standard
Liverpool vs Real Betis LIVE! Friendly match stream, latest score and updates after Szoboszlai goal
Arne Slot takes charge of first match as Liverpool
Time
Weird Moments From the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony
The ceremony was full of flair and emotion, but also some, well, wacky moments that bewildered and amused many viewers.
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10 Car Brands That Are the Most Expensive To Insure
There are a number of factors that could make a car more expensive to insure. Of course, insurance for high-priced luxury car brands is typically harder on the budget, but sticker price is not the...
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Sara Walsh: Bucs' revamped defense prepared to lean on CB Zyon McCollum
NFL Network's Sara Walsh explains that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles raves about the potential of third-year cornerback Zyon McCollum, who himself is preparing for a larger role on this revamped Bucs defense.

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