2 mn readThe second presidential debate for the 2024 U.S. election, scheduled to be hosted by ABC News on September 10, has stirred controversy as Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign team seeks to alter the debate rules, including keeping microphones on throughout the debate. Have the Democrats forgotten who first called for muting mics?
2 mn readAs Typhoon Gaemi rapidly intensifies and barrels towards Taiwan, the island nation is bracing for impact with emergency measures and market closures. The typhoon, currently classified as a medium strength typhoon by Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast between the night of July 24 and the early hours of July 25, before moving across the Taiwan Strait and hitting southeastern China.
2 mn readAs the 2024 presidential election approaches, the Democratic Party faces a crucial decision: who will succeed Joe Biden as the party’s standard-bearer? While Biden has yet to confirm whether he will seek re-election, speculation is rife that he may opt out, paving the way for a new candidate. In this scenario, Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, is widely seen as the obvious choice. But why?
2 mn readPresident Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, July 21, 2024, marking a historic and unprecedented move in the modern political era. The decision comes after a series of challenges and calls for him to step aside, with some lawmakers and members of his own party expressing concerns about his ability to lead effectively in a second term.
4 mn readJoe Biden’s victory of becoming the 46th president-elect of the U.S. ignited a variety of reactions across the country. After a long week of anticipating results, Biden won a number of swing states and 20 electoral college votes in Pennsylvania, making him surpass the 270 electoral votes needed to gain the presidency. Democrat Biden received over 70 million votes, making him the first candidate ever to do so. Senator Kamala Harris also made history by becoming the first woman and first Black and South Asian American to serve as vice president of the country.
