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Trump takes shots at RFK Jr, Biden, CNN’s Collins in WHCA dinner speech
President Trump used a speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to denounce the political violence that interrupted the original event, while also criticising journalists and political figures. The appearance mattered because it marked his first attendance at the dinner as president and highlighted his fraught relationship with much of the press. Trump…
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Trump’s rally-style White House correspondents’ dinner speech falls flat
Donald Trump’s first White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner as president was reported to have received a muted response, with an hour-long speech mixing rally-style material and personal attacks on journalists largely failing to land. The appearance matters because the dinner is traditionally a moment for presidents and the press to trade good-humoured barbs, whereas accounts…
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Karoline Leavitt comforts Trump as he’s forced to sit through VERY awkward dig at Correspondents’ Dinner
Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where an opening video stressed press freedom and warned against government control of the media. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was seen speaking quietly to him during the segment, which also included footage of Trump criticising the press. The moment highlighted the continuing tension…
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Trump attacks media during first White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner for the first time and delivered a speech lasting just over an hour, using it to criticise journalists, media organisations and public figures with whom he has clashed. The appearance marked a break from his previous boycotts of the event and highlighted his continuing combative…
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Gretchen Whitmer endorses moderate Haley Stevens in tight upcoming Senate primary
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate. The backing could strengthen Stevens’ campaign ahead of early voting, particularly because Whitmer has won statewide elections by large margins. Stevens is described as the more centrist candidate, while progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed is also considered a front-runner.…
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Dan Le Batard claims ESPN is run by McAfee and ‘White people’ after layoffs, slanders OutKick in unhinged rant
Dan Le Batard criticised ESPN following recent layoffs, including the reported departure of analyst Ryan Clark, and argued that the network’s direction is being shaped by personalities such as Pat McAfee and by white executives. He also attacked OutKick during his programme after the outlet reported the Ryan Clark news, escalating an existing dispute between…
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‘Spaceballs: The New One’ Invades Comic-Con With Send-Up Of Marvel’s Hall H Panels Of Yore
Amazon MGM Studios used its Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con to promote ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ with a parody of Marvel’s elaborate franchise-announcement panels. The event underscored the sequel’s intention to revive Mel Brooks’s satirical approach, targeting modern blockbuster culture as well as the ‘Star Wars’ conventions mocked by the 1987 original. The…
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House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure
Nineteen House Republicans have asked New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to explain reports that about 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote because of an alleged software error. The lawmakers say the issue requires accountability and safeguards, while Democratic officials have said it does not demonstrate widespread election fraud. The registrations were reportedly linked to errors…
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Republican candidate’s ‘Christian family values’ image cracks as campaign is caught following explicit profiles, including underage girls
A Republican candidate in Wyoming, who has campaigned on a platform of “Christian family values,” has been found to have followed sexually explicit social media accounts, including some depicting underage girls, through a campaign-linked profile. The revelation undermines the candidate’s public image and raises questions about the credibility of the values-based messaging central to their…
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I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else
OpenAI has released Micro, a $230 programmable keypad made with keyboard designer Work Louder to control ChatGPT and its Codex coding tool. The reviewer found it enjoyable once configured, particularly for switching between projects and using voice dictation, but says its specialised purpose and learning curve may make it confusing or unnecessary for most people.…