JD Vance appealed to working class Americans as he accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination, presenting himself as a candidate open to compromise and unity within the party. Former President Donald Trump is set to formally accept the GOP nomination for president at the Republican National Convention. Vance criticized Joe Biden’s age and portrayed Trump as resilient in the face of challenges. He positioned himself as a strong candidate in the industrial heartland, which includes crucial battleground states.
Meanwhile, Biden is facing pressure to drop out of the presidential race following a poor debate performance and recent calls from prominent Democrats for him to step aside. The White House announced that Biden tested positive for Covid-19, adding to the uncertainty around his re-election bid. Some Democrats are planning to formally renominate Biden in August, but there are calls for alternative nominees to be considered.
The Secret Service has faced criticism for its handling of the recent assassination attempt on Trump, with experts raising concerns about security protocols not being followed properly. This incident has raised questions about the preparedness and training of the Secret Service in protecting high-profile figures.
In other news, four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the total number of human cases in the U.S. to at least nine. Researchers are studying how the disease affects humans and have found that the current strain of the virus causes flu-like symptoms. Additionally, the nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards have been announced, with shows like “Shogun” and “The Bear” leading the nominations. Notably, popular YouTube shows were snubbed from this year’s nominations.
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