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For those of us wedded to our digital devices, how about we try a ‘Scroll-Free February’?
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For those of us wedded to our digital devices, how about we try a ‘Scroll-Free February’?
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Chuck Todd Elaborates On Why NBC Shouldn't Have Hired Ronna McDaniel: In a social media post, the NBC newsman said honest journalists shouldn't have to "lend ...
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Chuck Todd Elaborates On Why NBC Shouldn't Have Hired Ronna McDaniel
Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
  • NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.

  • The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.

  • McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.

  • The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
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Landlord with 4 properties fires back at trolls: An Australian landlord who went viral after complaining she felt “demonised” by renters has doubled down on her ...
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Landlord with 4 properties fires back at trolls
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Riley Strain's body found in Nashville river, police say: The body of University of Missouri student Riley Strain has been found in the Cumberland River Friday ...
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Riley Strain's body found in Nashville river, police say
Quick Glance: Discovery of Riley Strain's Body in River by Nashville Police
  • The Metropolitan Nashville Police announced the discovery of Riley Strain's body in the Cumberland River Friday morning.

  • A call came in around 7:28 a.m. reporting the discovery of Strain's body by a worker at a nearby business who was removing an object from the river.

  • On March 8, Strain went missing after being asked to leave Luke's 32 Bridge Food + Drink in downtown Nashville while on a trip with the Delta Chi fraternity for spring formal.

  • After his bank card was found between Gay Street and the river on March 17, the Metropolitan Nashville Police deployed boats with sonar capabilities and drones to search for Strain in the city's Cumberland River.
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Photos: Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses; search and rescue efforts continue : A part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the Dali ...
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Photos: Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses; search and rescue efforts ...
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Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson dies after giving birth
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Quick Glance: Krystal Anderson Dies of Sepsis After Stillbirth
  • Krystal Anderson, a former cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, passed away from sepsis after her daughter Charlotte Willow was born without a heartbeat.

  • Despite extensive medical care and surgeries, she ultimately succumbed to organ failure.

  • The Chiefs expressed deep sadness and planned to honor Anderson's legacy in a special way.

  • Anderson advocated for Black women in STEM and women's health after her NFL career.
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Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation and may affect time: Ice loss due to climate change has slightly slowed the Earth’s spin, a new study shows — and ...
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Melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation and may affect time
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
  • A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.

  • Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.

  • The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.

  • Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott More Than Doubles Her Planned Gifts To Nonprofit Applicants
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Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
  • MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.

  • Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.

  • Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
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‘Devastated’ Harry ‘ready to step in’: A “devastated” Prince Harry could make a shock return to the royal family following news that his sister-in-law ...
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‘Devastated’ Harry ‘ready to step in’
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
  • Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.

  • The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.

  • Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.

  • The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
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Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 each: Donald Trump is selling special-edition Bibles that include copies of the Declaration of ...
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Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 each
Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
  • As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.

  • In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.

  • Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.

  • A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
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Jordan Klepper Takes on America’s Ronna McDaniel Problem: “The Daily Show” correspondent and guest host hopes that McDaniel’s short-lived NBC gig reminds ...
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Jordan Klepper Takes on America’s Ronna McDaniel Problem
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14-year-old Minnesota chess master wins national women’s title: International chess master Alice Lee, who grew up in North Oaks, won the Women’s American Cup and ...
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14-year-old Minnesota chess master wins national women’s title
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Who was Francis Scott Key, controversial poet the bridge is named after?: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is named for a lawyer whose poem became the U.S ...
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Who was Francis Scott Key, controversial poet the bridge is named after?
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Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: The prolific comic was honored at the Kennedy Center for a 25-year career that has included movies ...
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Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Quick Glance: Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Humor
  • Comedian Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center.

  • The event featured performances by Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler, and Jerry Seinfeld, celebrating Hart's career.

  • Hart, known for movies like 'Ride Along' and 'Central Intelligence', was praised for his versatility as a comedian, actor, and producer.

  • The ceremony included humorous tributes from colleagues like Chris Rock and Keith Robinson, highlighting Hart's success and personality.
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Ilia Malinin Wins Skating Championship With ‘Succession’ Theme Song Routine: Ilia Malinin, an American teenager, won the men’s World Figure Skating Championships ...
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Ilia Malinin Wins Skating Championship With ‘Succession’ Theme Song ...
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New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture: Iowa’s food landscape can become like Italy’s — if the “barons” who captured the American farmstand ...
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New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture
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UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza: The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and ...
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UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
  • The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.

  • The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.

  • US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.

  • Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
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Majority of Americans now oppose Israeli action in Gaza: Gallup poll: Support for Israel's military response has dropped significantly since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack ...
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Majority of Americans now oppose Israeli action in Gaza: Gallup poll
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Child-free woman, 37, horrifically shamed: A US woman has revealed life has become a “nightmare” after she was horrifically trolled for revealing she was happy ...
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Child-free woman, 37, horrifically shamed
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Jasmin Paris Is First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons: The Barkley Marathons, which features cryptic rules for entry, requires runners to complete 100 miles of ...
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Jasmin Paris Is First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons
Quick Glance: Jasmin Paris Wins Barkley Marathon
  • Jasmin Paris became the first woman to complete the extreme Barkley Marathons, which requires runners to navigate 100 miles of rugged terrain in Tennessee in under 60 hours.

  • Paris finished the race with one minute and 39 seconds to spare, making her one of only 20 people to complete the Barkley since it was extended to 100 miles in 1989.

  • The final minutes of the race were intense, and Paris collapsed exhausted in front of a yellow gate marking the start and finish of the event.

  • With cuts and scratches on her legs, Paris reached the race's end, giving it her all to get there before collapsing in exhaustion.
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U.S. hits new low in World Happiness Report: The U.S. was ranked the world's 23rd happiest country — down eight slots from last year.
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U.S. hits new low in World Happiness Report
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Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Monday to scrap a planned ...
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Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with ...
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Kyle Rittenhouse Abandons Q&A After Being Confronted About Organizer's Racist Remarks
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Kyle Rittenhouse Abandons Q&A After Being Confronted About Organizer's ...
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Brooklyn Beckham loses another job: Brooklyn Beckham’s never-ending quest to gain a career has hit another snag after his own wife cut his cameo role from her ...
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Brooklyn Beckham loses another job
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Trump asked if U.S. was better off in his last year. In many ways, the answer is no.
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Trump asked if U.S. was better off in his last year. In many ways ...
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What We Know About Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard: Meghan Markle’s new brand, American Riviera Orchard, is reportedly trademarking everything from pet ...
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What We Know About Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard
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Crews resume search for child who fell into Pennsylvania creek : Rescue crews are working again on Sunday morning in the hopes of finding a 6-year-old girl that ...
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Crews resume search for child who fell into Pennsylvania creek
Quick Glance: Search for Missing 6-Year-Old in Chester Creek
  • Emergency response teams from throughout Delaware County and neighboring areas conducted a search in the Chester Creek on Saturday evening for a missing 6-year-old who was believed to have fallen into the rain-swollen water.

  • The young child, whose identity was not disclosed by the first responders, was reported missing shortly before 8 p.m. after being in the vicinity of the creek at East 7th Street and the Avenue of the States in downtown Chester, as communicated by Tim Boyce, the Director of Emergency Management for Delaware County.

  • Boyce mentioned that the heavy rainfall had intensified the current in the creek.

  • The search operation for the child involved the Chester police, along with various fire and police departments from across Delaware County. Additional teams from Wilmington and the U.S. Coast Guard base in South Philadelphia were also enlisted. They thoroughly searched the riverbanks and the waters within.
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Maxwell Announces ‘The Serenade Tour’ With Jazmine Sullivan: October London will join the Grammy Award-winning R&B stars on the tour, which includes dates in ...
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Maxwell Announces ‘The Serenade Tour’ With Jazmine Sullivan
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Florida Family Devastated After 15-Year-Old Killed In Robbery Attempt After Movie With Friends
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Florida Family Devastated After 15-Year-Old Killed In Robbery Attempt ...
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For first time, Naperville ranks No. 1 on Niche’s annual best cities in America list
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For first time, Naperville ranks No. 1 on Niche’s annual best cities in ...
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Frank Meeink, Neo-Nazi Inspiration Behind ‘American History X,’ Says He’s Now Jewish
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Nearly a third of employed Americans under 30 used ChatGPT for work: Poll: The survey found that 31 percent of employed Americans between 18 and 29 surveyed in ...
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Nearly a third of employed Americans under 30 used ChatGPT for work: Poll
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Jenn Tran named first Asian American 'Bachelorette'
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Jenn Tran named first Asian American 'Bachelorette'
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6-month-old left alone, locked inside day care closed for the night, cops say. 3 charged
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6-month-old left alone, locked inside day care closed for the night ...
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open: President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to stave off a ...
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
  • The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.

  • President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.

  • As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature: To some audience members, Michael Feinstein's Jewish pride was startling ...
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature
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Fresh clues raise more doubt over Kate video: Leading entertainment news site TMZ is now questioning a video of Kate Middleton just one day after endorsing the ...
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Fresh clues raise more doubt over Kate video
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects: The U.S. Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season ...
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects
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Japan's Sakamoto three-peats as women's figure skating world champion: Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is the first women’s figure skater to three-peat as world ... Show more
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Americans struggle to tell the difference between fact and opinion: Study: Story at a glance Knowing the difference between fact and opinion seems simple ...
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Americans struggle to tell the difference between fact and opinion: Study
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Soyuz craft launches en route to International Space Station, 2 days after glitch
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Soyuz craft launches en route to International Space Station ...
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Kevin Hart takes home his Mark Twain Prize for American humor : Kevin Hart received the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center ...
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Kevin Hart takes home his Mark Twain Prize for American humor
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Society of Magical Negroes’ controversial title worked as intended: Director Kobi Libii explains how his debut, The American Society of Magical Negroes ...
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Society of Magical Negroes’ controversial title worked as intended
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A Revolution in American Foreign Policy: Replacing Greed, Militarism, and Hypocrisy With Solidarity, Diplomacy, and Human Rights
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A Revolution in American Foreign Policy: Replacing Greed, Militarism ...
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US Jews must learn to advocate for themselves - opinion: American Jews are not bad at advocacy. We are bad at Jewish advocacy. 
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US Jews must learn to advocate for themselves - opinion
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Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 years: Most Americans say that there will be another world war in the next five to 10 ...
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Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 ...
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Facebook users are rediscovering the 'poke': More Facebook users in recent weeks are opening a notification they forgot even existed: A “poke” from a friend.
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Facebook users are rediscovering the 'poke'
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Dissecting Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Cover: On Tuesday, the pop star revealed her new album’s cover, a constellation of country signifiers reminding fans ...
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Dissecting Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Cover
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Biden ad rakes Trump over COVID response 4 years ago: President Biden’s campaign hit former President Trump over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in a new ...
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Biden ad rakes Trump over COVID response 4 years ago
Quick Glance: Biden Contrasts Himself with Trump Through 'Are You Better Off Today' Question
  • President Joe Biden used the 'are you better off today than you were four years ago' question as a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump, reminding voters of the challenges during Trump's term.

  • Biden also criticized Trump for his 'bloodbath' comment, emphasizing the need to reject political violence. He redirected the narrative by focusing on the 'better off' theme and highlighted the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

  • Furthermore, Biden underscored the progress made since Trump's presidency, including COVID-19 control, the return of 15 million jobs, and stock market recovery. Biden's campaign sees a resurgence of interest in a Biden-Trump rematch among voters.

  • The article also mentions Biden's comments on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his support for Rep. Colin Allred, positioning Cruz as an ally of Trump. Biden conveyed the message that the focus should be on Trump's intentions and actions, rather than on himself.
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You Really Are Better Now Than You Were Four Years Ago: The narrative about 2020 is all wrong and will shape the 2024 election.
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You Really Are Better Now Than You Were Four Years Ago