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Primoz Roglic, a Slovenian cyclist, was considered one of the top contenders for a podium finish in the general classification of the Tour de France. His impressive performance throughout the race had placed him in a solid fourth place, just 2 minutes and 15 seconds behind the race leader, Tadej Pogacar. However, his hopes for a podium finish were dashed when he suffered a devastating crash during the twelfth stage of the race. This was not the first time that Roglic had faced a setback in the race. In the eleventh stage, he had also crashed on a descent towards…

President Joe Biden is gearing up to hold a highly anticipated news conference on Thursday, following a critical NATO summit. This will be a key opportunity for the president to showcase his ability to handle unscripted questions and demonstrate his leadership on the global stage. Despite only holding a total of 36 news conferences, including 14 solo conferences, Biden’s team has been emphasizing the importance of more spontaneous engagements for the president. This shift in strategy comes after last month’s debate performance, where Biden’s advisors encouraged him to embrace more off-the-cuff moments. The president’s solo news conferences have averaged around…

In a recent development, the GOP-led House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to three White House aides for depositions later this month regarding President Joe Biden’s health, as confirmed by the committee. The subpoenas were directed towards Anthony Bernal, Annie Tomasini, and Ashley Williams, as per a committee news release. This move comes as part of the Republicans’ ongoing efforts to scrutinize the president’s mental acuity, particularly in light of Biden’s recent debate performance that has stirred concerns among Democrats. Responding to the subpoenas, White House spokesman for investigations Ian Sams criticized House Oversight Committee chairman Rep. Jim Comer of…

Reese’s words reflect the passion and dedication that women athletes bring to their respective sports. This sentiment is echoed by fans and supporters of women’s sports, who appreciate the talent, skill, and hard work that these athletes demonstrate on a daily basis. The recognition and appreciation of women’s sports have grown significantly in recent years, with increased media coverage, sponsorship deals, and fan engagement contributing to the overall growth and success of female athletes across various disciplines. The WNBA, in particular, has been at the forefront of promoting women’s sports and providing a platform for talented female basketball players to…

House Republicans passed a bill on Wednesday that would require documentary proof of US citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, despite the fact that it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections – a move that comes as former President Donald Trump and his allies continue to sow doubts over election integrity in the run-up to the 2024 elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson has been outspoken in support of the legislation and Trump has called for its passage. But critics say the push to require documents proving citizenship to vote could wrongfully disenfranchise citizens if…

In breaking news, the Democratic Party has announced plans to hold a virtual roll call ahead of the Democratic National Convention in compliance with Ohio law. This decision, made earlier this year, could potentially impact efforts to persuade President Joe Biden to step aside following a lackluster performance last month. There is now speculation surrounding the timing of when delegates will vote to officially nominate Biden as the Democratic nominee. As of now, there is uncertainty about the duration of time delegates will have to cast their votes, including the nearly 4,000 delegates pledged to Biden. According to recent convention…

In a series of upcoming events, voters in eight states will have the opportunity to decide whether to amend their constitutions to explicitly prohibit voting by noncitizens. This movement, spearheaded by allies of former President Donald Trump, aims to address concerns about potential election fraud and illegal immigration. North Carolina, a key swing state in the upcoming elections, recently joined Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wisconsin in putting citizen-only voting measures on the fall ballot. While it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal contests, Republican lawmakers have raised alarms about legal noncitizen immigrants being…

On July 12, 1862, a resolution introduced by Sen. Henry Wilson, R-Mass., for a Medal of Honor for the Army was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. The resolution, titled “A Resolution to provide for the Presentation of ‘Medals of Honor’ to the Enlisted Men of the Army and Volunteer Forces who have distinguished, or may distinguish, themselves in Battle during the present Rebellion,” marked the official inception of the Medal of Honor, the paramount U.S. military decoration. Also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor, this prestigious award was first instituted by Congress in…

In a joint statement released Wednesday, NATO leaders emphasized that “Ukraine’s future is in NATO” and its path towards membership is “irreversible.” The leaders expressed their commitment to providing long-term support for Kyiv without specifying a timeline for Ukraine’s accession to the alliance. The declaration, issued after a meeting of NATO’s North Atlantic Council in Washington, acknowledged the progress made by Ukraine in implementing necessary democratic, economic, and security reforms since the Vilnius Summit. It reiterated NATO’s support for Ukraine’s continued integration into the Euro-Atlantic community, including eventual membership in the alliance. The statement outlined ongoing assistance to Ukraine, including…

CDK Global, a software firm serving car dealerships across the US that was hit by a cyberattack last month, reportedly paid a $25 million ransom to the hackers, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company has chosen not to comment on the situation, as tracking cryptocurrency payments can be complex due to the anonymity they offer. However, data on the blockchain revealed that about 387 bitcoin, equivalent to $25 million at the time, was sent to a cryptocurrency account controlled by hackers linked to the ransomware group BlackSuit. A week after the payment was made, CDK announced that…