Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Face-Off as Fox News Hosts Big State Debate
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| Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom will participate in a debate hosted by Sean Hannity on Fox News. The debate, dubbed a “slugfest,” aims to highlight the differences between red and blue states. While DeSantis is a Republican presidential hopeful, Newsom is not running for the Democratic nomination in 2024. The debate poses political risks for both governors, particularly for DeSantis, who trails behind Donald Trump in the polls. The event is seen as an attempt to portray California as a liberal hellhole by the Fox News ecosystem. |
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| Former CNN host Chris Cuomo stated on a podcast that he would be open to voting for Donald Trump over Joe Biden in the next presidential election. Cuomo believes that America would survive another Trump presidency and does not see any greater risk with Trump than with Biden. He emphasized that his view is based on the country’s strength, not the individual leaders. Cuomo’s statement contrasts with his previous criticism of Trump while at CNN. He was fired from CNN in 2021 due to his involvement in assisting his brother, Andrew Cuomo, with sexual assault allegations. |
White Lung Syndrome: Mysterious Pneumonia Fast Striking Children in Ohio
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| Ohio has registered 142 pediatric cases of a mysterious pneumonia, dubbed as ‘white lung syndrome’. The outbreak is similar to the one seen in China and has raised concerns of a potential American outbreak. Health officials believe it is not a novel respiratory ailment, but a combination of multiple common viruses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that nationally, there is nothing out of the ordinary. The cases are being monitored and precautions such as handwashing, mask wearing, and vaccination are advised. Netherlands and Denmark have also reported similar spikes in pneumonia cases. |
U.S. Rep George Santos vows to vote out Jamaal Bowman amid corruption charges and accusations
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| U.S. Representative George Santos refuses to resign and instead plans to vote out Jamaal Bowman for the fire alarm incident. Santos is currently facing corruption charges and allegations of fabricating aspects of his life story. He plans to file complaints and fight against his potential expulsion. Santos criticizes the House for not impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and ignoring Bowman’s actions. The Ethics Committee report has revealed Santos’ misuse of campaign funds and unethical behavior. He believes the expulsion move is a mere theatrics and distracts from real work. |
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| Anthony Bourdain’s comments expressing his ‘hate’ for former U.S. Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, have gone viral on social media following Kissinger’s death. In a video, Bourdain imagines a violent encounter with the politician, referencing the clandestine carpet-bombings of Cambodia and Laos that Kissinger ordered. This is not the first time Bourdain has criticized Kissinger, as he previously wrote about wanting to beat him to death in his book. The Cambodia bombings have also been trending on social media, with people condemning Kissinger’s actions. |
