‘America, I gave my best to you’: Bittersweet Biden warns of dangers of Trump return
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‘America, I gave my best to you’: Bittersweet Biden warns of dangers of Trump return

Politics tamfitronics Chicago: It was a hero’s goodbye for a man who began his career as one of the youngest senators in Washington and will end it as the oldest US president in history.Four weeks after withdrawing from the 2024 election, President Joe Biden appeared at the Democratic National Convention to pass the torch to Kamala Harris and make the case that democracy was at risk if Donald Trump returned to power.Chants of “We love Joe” rang out during President Biden’s valedictory speech at the Democratic National Convention.Credit: BloombergIn a bittersweet moment for the departing president, a teary Biden entered the stadium to thunderous applause and gave a keynote address far removed from the acceptance speech he wanted to make, had age and politics not intervened.Instead, he acknowledged that Harris was the best person...
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Can America come together after the Trump assassination attempt? | Ian Bremmer
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Can America come together after the Trump assassination attempt? | Ian Bremmer

Politics tamfitronics TED is supported by ads and partners 00:0058,983 views | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer • July 2024In this urgent conversation, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins TED’s Helen Walters to discuss the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and its profound implications for American politics and democracy. Listen for the latest on the shooting’s political ramifications, the heightened polarization and disinformation in the US electoral cycle and answers to broader questions about leadership and unity in a divided nation.global issuespoliticssocial changeUnited Statesgovernmentinternational relationsTED is supported by ads and partners
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America is divided, but these cars unite us
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America is divided, but these cars unite us

Politics tamfitronics Vintage 1965 Chevrolet Corvair convertible at Belmont ParkPhoto: Dünzlullstein bild (Getty Images)Image: KiaHear me out:You want a car that gets relatively good mileage, is relatively reliable, has enough cargo room for a family of 5 or 10+ bags of soil (sorry, Cybertruck), is quirky for the kids, easy for the olds to get in and out of, and is relatively inexpensive to buy and maintain.From Gin and PanicThe 2nd gen Dodge Charger:And yes, the ‘69 is the best looking of the three 2nd gens.Recognized as a styling masterpiece from the very beginning. The ‘68 sold seven times the number of Chargers that the ‘67 moved.All-time best movie car chase—the Bullitt editing Oscar is the proof. Universal’s all-time moneymaker is the Fast & Furious franchise—Vin Diesel always drives a 2nd gen in the...
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