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Headlines of the hour: - Biden: Passing torch to younger voices - Netanayahu: Protesters Iran's usefeul idiots - Trump: Harris radical left lunatic - Russia-China planes intercepted near Alaska - Philippine-flagged tanker capsizes - Fire breaks out at NY's JFK airport - 5 dead in blast in Mexico's Tequila factory

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Headlines of the hour: - Biden: Quit race to unite party & nation - Netanayahu defends Gaza war in US speech - Trump launches attack against Harris - Russia-China planes intercepted near Alaska - 5 dead in blast in Mexico's Tequila factory

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US President Joe Biden gave a historic speech from the Oval Office. While addressing the nation, he explained his decision to withdraw from the presidential race.

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<p>US President Joe Biden, on Tuesday (July 23), returned to Washington just two days after announcing the end of his re-election bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee in the upcoming 2024 election.</p>

<p>Wearing his trademark aviator glasses and carrying a surgical mask, Biden boarded Air Force One to Washington, where he will address America in his final address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night (July 24).</p>

<h2><strong>Recovery and quitting the election race</strong></h2>

<p>This was Biden's first public sighting after spending nearly a week recovering from COVID-19 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, where he also deliberated on his 2024 candidacy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ultimately, he decided to drop his campaign and endorsed Harris for the race against Republican former President Donald Trump.</p>

<p>The 81-year-old Democrat will address the nation about his decision to not seek another term.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a Reuters report citing Biden's White House physician, the US president has recovered from his latest bout of COVID-19.</p>

<h2><strong>Addressing the nation</strong></h2>

<p>In Biden's upcoming speech, which could be his final Oval Office address, he will explain his decision to bow out of the November election and assure the public that he still has significant work to accomplish.</p>

<p>He announced on social media platform X that he would discuss "what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people" during the prime-time televised event. The address will be broadcast at 8:00 pm (0000 GMT Thursday).</p>

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<p>As per AFP, he is expected to speak for eight to ten minutes. This will be his first speech since stepping down from the election race on Sunday (July 21).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why did Joe Biden quit the election race?</strong></h2>

<p>Biden's decision follows weeks of pressure after a poor debate performance against Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite stepping aside, Biden has vowed to remain active, focusing particularly on economic issues and efforts to secure a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden, on Tuesday (July 23), returned to Washington just two days after announcing the end of his re-election bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee in the upcoming 2024 election.

US President Joe Biden, on Tuesday (July 23), returned to Washington just two days after announcing the end of his re-election bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee in the upcoming 2024 election. Wearing his trademark aviator glasses and carrying a surgical mask, Biden boarded Air Force One to Washington, where he will address America in his final address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night (July 24). Recovery and quitting the election race This was Biden's first public sighting after spending nearly a week recovering from COVID-19 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, where he also deliberated on his 2024 candidacy. Also read | Kamala Harris slams Trump at her first presidential campaign rally Ultimately, he decided to drop his campaign and endorsed Harris for the race against Republican former President Donald Trump. The 81-year-old Democrat will address the nation about his decision to not seek another term. As per a Reuters report citing Biden's White House physician, the US president has recovered from his latest bout of COVID-19. Addressing the nation In Biden's upcoming speech, which could be his final Oval Office address, he will explain his decision to bow out of the November election and assure the public that he still has significant work to accomplish. He announced on social media platform X that he would discuss "what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people" during the prime-time televised event. The address will be broadcast at 8:00 pm (0000 GMT Thursday). Also read | Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt As per AFP, he is expected to speak for eight to ten minutes. This will be his first speech since stepping down from the election race on Sunday (July 21). Why did Joe Biden quit the election race? Biden's decision follows weeks of pressure after a poor debate performance against Trump. Despite stepping aside, Biden has vowed to remain active, focusing particularly on economic issues and efforts to secure a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. (With inputs from agencies)

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US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has raised $81 million in the first 24-hour period since incumbent President Joe Biden stepped aside from the presidential race and endorsed his deputy as the Democratic Party's new nominee. With each passing day a Trump versus Harris election is becoming inevitable. It's a Deja Vu moment for the red Camp's returning presidential candidate. In 2016 in 2016 Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton to become America's 45th president 8 years later can he pull off another Victory?

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<p>Who will replace Joe Biden as the official presidential nominee of the Democratic Party ahead of the November elections? While some in the party want to see an open process, others believe it's already a foregone conclusion with Vice President Kamala Harris deservingly taking control of the wheel. As soon as Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, Harris was quick to accept the president’s endorsement on Sunday (Jul 21).</p>

<p>"My intention is to earn and win this nomination," she declared.</p>

<h2><strong>Harris secures backing from prominent faces</strong></h2>

<p>Over the last 24 hours, Harris has secured backing from the party's major donors. Since Biden's endorsement, Americans have given $49.6 million to the Harris campaign.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US Election: Kamala Harris enters 2024 race, will she become first female US President?</strong></p>

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<p>LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, George and Alex Soros and several Wall Street donors have thrown their weight behind Harris. “Kamala Harris is the right person at the right time,” said Hoffman.</p>

<p>Similarly, Brad Karp, a Wall Street fundraiser, said Harris would become a superb president. “Kamala Harris would be a formidable nominee and make a superb president,” he was quoted as saying by Financial Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Key Democratic leaders back Harris</strong></h2>

<p>After Biden, key endorsements came from Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. On Sunday, the governors Gavin Newsom of California, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Roy Cooper of North Carolina also endorsed Harris.</p>

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<p>Washington senator Patty Murray said she was behind Harris “100 per cent”. The Virginia senator Mark Warner said Harris “has the experience, energy, and resolve to lead our nation”. The Connecticut senator Chris Murphy said he would be “enthusiastically supporting my friend”.</p>

<h2><strong>Concerns remain</strong></h2>

<p>But not everyone believes Kamala might be the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump. Reed Hastings, the Netflix co-founder and Democratic mega-donor, said the party needs to pick "a swing-state winner”.</p>

<p>Vinod Khosla, the entrepreneur and investor, said he wanted an open process and not "a coronation.” “The key still is who can best beat Trump above all other priorities,” he added.</p>

<p>Biden donor John Morgan declared that he won't back Harris campaign. “If Trump World could pick anybody to run against, I think they pick her.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Who will replace Joe Biden as the official presidential nominee of the Democratic Party ahead of the November elections? While some in the party want to see an open process, others believe it's already a foregone conclusion with Vice President Kamala Harris deservingly taking control of the wheel.

Who will replace Joe Biden as the official presidential nominee of the Democratic Party ahead of the November elections? While some in the party want to see an open process, others believe it's already a foregone conclusion with Vice President Kamala Harris deservingly taking control of the wheel. As soon as Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, Harris was quick to accept the president’s endorsement on Sunday (Jul 21). "My intention is to earn and win this nomination," she declared. Harris secures backing from prominent faces Over the last 24 hours, Harris has secured backing from the party's major donors. Since Biden's endorsement, Americans have given $49.6 million to the Harris campaign. Watch: US Election: Kamala Harris enters 2024 race, will she become first female US President? × LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, George and Alex Soros and several Wall Street donors have thrown their weight behind Harris. “Kamala Harris is the right person at the right time,” said Hoffman. Similarly, Brad Karp, a Wall Street fundraiser, said Harris would become a superb president. “Kamala Harris would be a formidable nominee and make a superb president,” he was quoted as saying by Financial Times. Key Democratic leaders back Harris After Biden, key endorsements came from Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. On Sunday, the governors Gavin Newsom of California, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Roy Cooper of North Carolina also endorsed Harris. Also read: Kamala Harris` meme coin hits all-time high after Biden drops from White House race Washington senator Patty Murray said she was behind Harris “100 per cent”. The Virginia senator Mark Warner said Harris “has the experience, energy, and resolve to lead our nation”. The Connecticut senator Chris Murphy said he would be “enthusiastically supporting my friend”. Concerns remain But not everyone believes Kamala might be the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump. Reed Hastings, the Netflix co-founder and Democratic mega-donor, said the party needs to pick "a swing-state winner”. Vinod Khosla, the entrepreneur and investor, said he wanted an open process and not "a coronation.” “The key still is who can best beat Trump above all other priorities,” he added. Biden donor John Morgan declared that he won't back Harris campaign. “If Trump World could pick anybody to run against, I think they pick her.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President&nbsp;Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week. Among those who have lost jobs over the past week include school employees, a restaurant worker, a fire chief and a political aide.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump haters now reaping consequences</strong></h2>

<p>An instructor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky faced suspension by university officials after he made an "offensive and unacceptable social media post." The instructor identified as&nbsp;John James was no longer part of the university and it was not clear whether he was fired.</p>

<p>“If you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss,” the instructor had written on social media.</p>

<p>Similarly, a worker at the Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen &amp; Bar lost his job at the restaurant after he violated their social media policy.</p>

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<p>The worker, identified as Cooper Graves, wrote "so close" in response to the failed attempt to assassinate&nbsp;Trump.</p>

<p>"This individual has been immediately suspended pending a full HR investigation. This employee made these statements of his own volition and does not reflect or represent the views of our company," the restaurant said in a post on Facebook.</p>

<p>A middle school behaviour facilitator and a fire chief in Pennsylvania also lost their jobs after making&nbsp;posts mocking&nbsp;the failed assassination bid.</p>

<h2><strong>Suggestion from an expert</strong></h2>

<p>Karen North, a professor of digital social media at the University of South California and a psychologist, was quoted by USA Today as saying that everybody has an audience, so one should refrain from making such public statements.</p>

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<p>"There’s always an audience for people misbehaving," the expert warned.</p>

<p>"When it comes to things like wishing somebody died, there is nothing more horrible than making public statements about that," she made clear.</p>

<p>"Social media has become the town square," she said, "where people are put in the stocks and held out there to be humiliated because of their actions."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week.

People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week. Among those who have lost jobs over the past week include school employees, a restaurant worker, a fire chief and a political aide. Trump haters now reaping consequences An instructor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky faced suspension by university officials after he made an "offensive and unacceptable social media post." The instructor identified as John James was no longer part of the university and it was not clear whether he was fired. “If you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss,” the instructor had written on social media. Similarly, a worker at the Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar lost his job at the restaurant after he violated their social media policy. Also read: Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with `one-in-a-million shot`: Report The worker, identified as Cooper Graves, wrote "so close" in response to the failed attempt to assassinate Trump. "This individual has been immediately suspended pending a full HR investigation. This employee made these statements of his own volition and does not reflect or represent the views of our company," the restaurant said in a post on Facebook. A middle school behaviour facilitator and a fire chief in Pennsylvania also lost their jobs after making posts mocking the failed assassination bid. Suggestion from an expert Karen North, a professor of digital social media at the University of South California and a psychologist, was quoted by USA Today as saying that everybody has an audience, so one should refrain from making such public statements. Also read: Trump speaks with Zelensky, pledges to `end the war` "There’s always an audience for people misbehaving," the expert warned. "When it comes to things like wishing somebody died, there is nothing more horrible than making public statements about that," she made clear. "Social media has become the town square," she said, "where people are put in the stocks and held out there to be humiliated because of their actions." (With inputs from agencies)

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