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23 Aug 2024
#politics
The Telegraph: Upstaged by the Obamas, continuity candidate Kamala Harris’s landmark speech stuck to Biden playbook
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Kamala Harris seized the spotlight to introduce herself as a unifying candidate, echoing Joe Biden's policies while promising a “new way forward.” Yet, criticized for playing it safe, her address often felt like a rehash of familiar themes.
Despite rallying speeches by the Obamas that called for change, Harris's message left many questioning her unique stance, as she struggled to define herself beyond being a continuity candidate in a charged political landscape.
The Telegraph: Raise taxes to fund union demands, says top Labour donor
Labour faces pressure to restore public sector pay, with calls from a major donor to tax the wealthy as a solution. Trade unions rally for above-inflation rises, citing a decade of salary cuts and rising costs from ongoing strikes.
This delicate balancing act comes amid fears of escalating industrial action and a burgeoning tax rise plan in the October Budget. The government must act; patience among unions is fleeting.
The Western Journal: RFK Jr. Withdraws Name from Key Swing State Ballot; Who Will It Actually Benefit?
RFK Jr. bows out of the Arizona ballot, signaling trouble for Kamala Harris and a potential boost for Donald Trump. With a live address pending, whispers of alliance with Trump swarm the air, complicating the Democratic stance in a tight race.
Polls shift as momentum changes; popcorn’s on the stove.
Fox News: Trump 'probably wins' if election is about policy, CNN host says
Smerconish claims Trump holds a policy edge over Harris, but warns that personality can sway the election. As Harris accepts her nomination, the campaign's next moves are key and the race remains tight, with both sides eyeing potential missteps.
Harris is urged to face tough questions to maintain momentum, as Trump's frustration grows with her relative silence. The battle ahead could pivot on unseen twists.
The Telegraph: Macron resumes talks to appoint new prime minister
Emmanuel Macron is back at the negotiation table, scrambling to appoint a new prime minister after a snap election gamble backfired. Amid a hung parliament, he needs someone who can navigate a coalition, facing a budget crisis and pressure to cut the deficit.
While the Left's Lucie Castets tops the vote, her chance of becoming prime minister is slim. Macron is leaning towards center-right candidates, signaling a complex political dance in a landscape where alliances are as fragile as a house of cards.
#economy
GB News: Pensioner energy bills to rise by £500 after Winter Fuel Payment 'axe': 'Worst winter on record!'
Pensioners in the UK face a harsh winter as the Labour Government drops the universal Winter Fuel Payment and energy bills soar. The new means-testing will leave many vulnerable, pushing them deeper into fuel poverty while the energy companies continue to rake in profits.
Campaigners demand a reversal, warning the changes could cost 10 million pensioners an additional £483 annually. They argue that the government must support the vulnerable now, not later, as cries for a fairer tax on energy profits grow louder.
#health
Le Monde: Gabon reports its first mpox case
Gabon just logged its first mpox case, tracing back to a trip to Uganda—ground zero for this viral trouble. With the new Clade 1b strain lurking, the Health Ministry is on high alert, isolating the patient and ramping up national surveillance.
As the virus tightens its grip in East Africa and beyond, the stakes are climbing, and the world watches how this dark tale of contagion unfolds.