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DNC 2024 live updates: Tim Walz accepts the VP nomination
The Democratic National Convention is in full swing in Chicago as delegates and convention-goers kick off day three of the event.
1 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
DNC 2024 speaker schedule day 3: Full list of politicians and celebrities set to appear and endorse Kamala Harris in Chicago
See Wednesday's keynote speakers at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
4 min read - USYahoo News
Who is Tim Walz? Kamala Harris’s VP pick to accept Democratic nomination in DNC speech
Less than three weeks after Harris picked him as her running mate, the Minnesota governor will formally accept the vice presidential nomination in a primetime address at the Democratic National Convention.
5 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Music
The 1996 DNC went wild for the Macarena: How the dance craze took to the Chicago convention floor
The last time the DNC was in Chicago, "Macarena" topped the music charts and attendees did a group dance to the Los del Rio hit.
5 min read - TechnologyBusiness Insider
Neuralink's second patient is using his brain implant to design 3D objects. Here's how it works.
Neuralink says it has successfully implanted another second brain chip in a human patient. Here's how the technology works.
3 min read - WorldINSIDER
Ukraine's shock invasion of Kursk takes away one of Russia's biggest advantages and may force it to rethink how this war is fought
Russia has been able to avoid committing too many troops to its border. But Ukraine's Kursk attack could take away that advantage, a war expert said.
8 min read - USMiami Herald
Did your city vote for Daniella Levine Cava in the Miami-Dade mayor race? Take a look
The Democrat won most of the county’s 34 municipalities. Hialeah was close.
1 min read - LifestyleMiami Herald
Bored with chicken or veggies? Try these three condiments to perk up your dishes
Harissa, pomegranate molasses and gochujang can enhance the flavor of your meals.
2 min read - HealthMiami Herald
My skin sags and has more wrinkles after menopause. Should I use an estrogen cream?
Topical estrogen creams have been touted as a solution to skin aging due to menopause for decades— but they may not be right for you.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Why do Miami’s mega-rich drop millions to live here? Step inside the Billionaire Bunker
It’s one of Miami’s most exclusive addresses and where Jeff Bezos calls home.
10 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Tech tycoon Mike Lynch among the dead in superyacht wreck off the Italian coast
British tech magnate Mike Lynch's body was found in the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily during a storm.
4 min read - LifestyleMiami Herald
This new waterfront Mediterranean spot in Miami offers bay views and space for your boat
You can dock your boat then have some flaming saganaki.
2 min read - LifestyleMiami Herald
A good luck charm or a jewel? In Miami, the new Celia Cruz quarter is more than money
If you get your hands on a Celia Cruz quarter in Miami, the last thing you do is spend it.
5 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Canada's 2 biggest freight railroads have been shut down, and it could impact everything from autos to energy in the US
The disruption could cost Canada $251 million daily, impacting local commuters and US industries.
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Researchers unveil world record-breaking wireless charger that could change the future of EV power: 'This achievement gets us one step further'
"We're even exploring ways that this technology could be used to charge a vehicle in motion on the roadway."
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
A court filing unmasked the 100 investors in Elon Musk's X: a Saudi prince, major VCs, Diddy, and Jack Dorsey
A federal judge ordered the social media platform to unseal the list of shareholders of X.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
This government program wants to give you up to $14k for home energy upgrades — here's why millions have already signed up
The rebate program can help you keep more money in your pocket while contributing to a cooler, cleaner future.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
One of China's hottest new EV makers says it lost $9,200 for each $30,000 smart car it delivered
Xiaomi's first EV, the $30,000 Speed Ultra 7, sold out within a day of its March launch, but isn't expected to break even for a while.
3 min read - USBusiness Insider
The superyacht tragedy will likely spark legal drama
Maritime legal experts told BI that the operator behind the now-sunken luxury sailing yacht, the Bayesian, should lawyer up.
5 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists make disturbing discovery after analyzing samples from dried-out area of Great Salt Lake: 'This is something that's on us'
This new study points directly to human actions as the cause of such high levels of pollution.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Woman in Southern California goes on violent rampage against firefighter, police
A bizarre and explosive scene unfolded when a woman dressed in black scrubs was seen screaming and taking shots at a Los Angeles County firefighter while he was inside his vehicle Wednesday in Gardena. According to officials with L.A. County Fire, personnel were called to the scene on Manhattan Beach Boulevard just after 12 […]
3 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Obama improvised the viral size joke about Trump at the DNC, his speechwriter says
"Just so you all know, that was just in the moment," said Obama's former director of speechwriting at the White House, Jon Favreau.
2 min read - USThe Cool Down
State legislature approves $10 billion plan that will appear on the 2024 ballot — here's what it could fund
The agreement proposes focusing on communities most at risk.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Sports on TV: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
See what’s airing on television today.
1 min read - USKTLA articles
Man wanted for alleged sexual assault of young stepdaughter in Orange County
Authorities are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting his young stepdaughter in Orange County. The suspect was identified as Eduardo Parra Santana, 35, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. On July 17, 2024, the victim, a 13-year-old girl, said Santana had sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions when she was around 5 […]
1 min read - CelebrityFox News
Gus Walz brought to tears, shares emotional moment with father Tim during DNC speech: 'That's my Dad'
VP candidate Tim Walz's son Gus was brought to tears Wednesday at the Democratic convention where he shared an emotional moment with his father during the keynote speech.
1 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
OpenAI joins Silicon Valley companies lobbying against California's AI bill, which includes a 'kill switch'
OpenAI slammed California's artificial intelligence bill, arguing it stifles innovation and drives companies away from the tech hub state.
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Tim Walz talks Project 2025 at DNC: "It is an agenda that serves nobody except the richest"
"When somebody takes the time to drop a playbook, they are going to use it,” Walz said
1 min read - SportsINSIDER
Tim Walz leans on football to help Democrats find the playbook to win back the working class
Tim Walz has an expansive political résumé, but one of his best assets has nothing to do with elected office.
5 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Tim Walz Torches Republicans’ “Weird” Project 2025 in DNC Speech
Tim Walz brought his “weird” quip full circle in an electric DNC speech.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Some Fed officials saw a case to cut rates in July, minutes show
Several Fed officials saw a case to cut interest rates in July, according to the FOMC minutes released on Wednesday.
2 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
Taylor Swift says canceling her Vienna shows was 'devastating.' But she's grateful they are 'grieving concerts and not lives.'
The singer added that she stayed silent for the safety of her fans and prioritized completing the European leg of the Eras Tour safely.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Stock market today: Stocks rise as traders await Jackson Hole and payroll adjustment locks in rate bets
Revised jobs data show that the economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than initially forecast. Stocks ended Wednesday higher and bond yields edged lower.
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Between the GOP speakers, Oprah's call to action, and Bill Clinton's economy brag, the DNC sure seems set on attracting Republicans and independents
The list of GOP speakers at the DNC and speeches by Bill Clinton and Oprah showed the Democrat really want to win over Republicans and independents.
4 min read - WorldFox News
On this day in history, August 22, 1776, the British invade Brooklyn by sea
The British military invaded Brooklyn with an awesome show of force, landing 15,000 men by noon, on August 22, 1776, marking one of the darkest days of the American Revolution.
4 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists make promising hydrogen fuel discovery with old soda cans and seawater: 'This is very interesting'
"The next part is to figure out how to use this for trucks, trains, and maybe airplanes."
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Suspects arrested after leading officers on pursuit through San Fernando Valley
Two suspects were arrested after leading officers on a chase through the San Fernando Valley Wednesday night. Inside the vehicle were four suspects with at least one person who was possibly armed and dangerous, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. During the chase, the vehicle stopped in an alleyway near Leigh Avenue and Van […]
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Netflix stock is cruising at record highs this week. Here's why Wall Street is cheering on the streaming giant.
Netflix stock is trading at record highs as investors look to ad growth, the potential for future price hikes, and its foray into live sports.
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Watch the Obama joke everyone is talking about from the DNC
Obama slammed Donald Trump's "weird obsession with crowd sizes" during his DNC speech on Tuesday.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
Oprah Winfrey urges voters to "choose common sense over nonsense" at DNC
And she got in a good swipe at JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" comment, too
2 min read - HealthThe Cool Down
CDC issues alert over concerning uptick in cases of disease once considered rare in U.S. — here's what you need to know to protect yourself
By taking simple steps to protect yourself from mosquito bites, you're not only safeguarding your health but also helping to slow the spread of dengue in your community.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Oprah Absolutely Wrecks J.D. Vance in DNC Speech
Oprah mocked Vance’s comment about “childless cat ladies” on stage.
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
Clinton lauds Biden as modern-day George Washington and president who 'healed our sick' in DNC speech
Former President Bill Clinton praised President Biden in his DNC speech in Chicago as a modern-day George Washington and a man who "healed our sick" during the pandemic.
3 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists raise concerns as extreme conditions threaten efforts to fight parasitic disease: 'Understanding these changes is a necessary area of science for the control of the disease in the future'
To help fight the disease, researchers at the São Paulo Secretariat of Health have teamed up with Stanford University scientists to try to predict how it will spread.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Despite the loss to the Diamondbacks, Bride makes the most of his chance with the Marlins
Entering Wednesday’s game at loanDepot park, Jonah Bride was batting .303 (27 for 89) with a .917 OPS and at least one hit in 21 of 26 games since July 10.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
Man, 73, suspected of killing 3 Southern California women in 1977 pleads not guilty
A 73-year-old suspected serial killer from Mississippi extradited to Ventura County earlier this month in connection with three strangulation murders nearly a half-century ago pled not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday, officials announced. In February 2023, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit began re-examining the deaths of the three women – Kimberly Carol […]
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Bill Clinton dubs Kamala Harris the "president of joy" at DNC
In a rewrite of his original speech, Clinton urged voters to let in a breath of fresh air by voting against chaos
1 min read - USFox News
Florida high school mom arrested for allegedly joining daughter's bus stop fistfight in video
A faceoff at a bus stop in Florida escalated to an all-out brawl after a mother of one of the high students got involved in the fight, police said.
2 min read - PoliticsMiami Herald
Nancy Pelosi passes the torch to a new generation at Democratic convention
“Vice President Harris is ready to take us to new heights”
3 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Kenan Thompson Perfectly Skewers Project 2025 at DNC
The comedian exposed how dangerous and ridiculous Project 2025 is.
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