The recent days in the presidential sweepstakes have witnessed the equivalent of a coup de théâtre. The near-miss assassination of Republican candidate Donald Trump. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race one month before the Democratic National Convention. The immediate virtual unity among the ordinarily fractious Democratic Party behind Vice President Kamala … [Read more...] about Armstrong Williams: A political coup de théâtre | STAFF COMMENTARY
Archives for July 2024
How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director is capturing the essence of France
By Tom Nouvian, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics. “I was overwhelmed at first. I wondered how I could create a show where everyone can feel represented as part of this great union,” … [Read more...] about How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director is capturing the essence of France
Harris poised to poll better against Trump than Biden did
Michelle Jamrisko | (TNS) Bloomberg News Vice President Kamala Harris will launch her nascent presidential campaign in earnest Tuesday with a rally in Milwaukee seeking to answer the biggest question on skittish Democrats’ minds: How does she plan to beat Donald Trump? Harris, thrust suddenly into the fray after Joe Biden announced Sunday that he wouldn’t seek reelection, has … [Read more...] about Harris poised to poll better against Trump than Biden did
Predicting the All-MLB Team in wake of the All-Star break
The Olympics are coming to the capital of fashion. Expect uniforms befitting a Paris runway
By Jocelyn Noveck, AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Sure, they call it the City of Light. But Paris is also the City of Fashion, one of most influential fashion capitals of the world for decades, no, centuries (remember Louis XIV?) So it’s no surprise that fashion designers across the globe are busy getting their national team uniforms ready for their unique spotlight. When it … [Read more...] about The Olympics are coming to the capital of fashion. Expect uniforms befitting a Paris runway