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Day: August 13, 2024

Jake Cousins picks up first career save in Yankees’ win

CHICAGO — If the Yankees had told Jake Cousins ​​in advance that he might be the pitcher to close out Tuesday’s win over the White Sox, Cousins ​​would have had plenty of time to think it over. In fact, the late notice may have helped him secure his first career save to help the Yankees […]

Japan PM Fumio Kishida to step down as scandals prove too much

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he would step down in September after a three-year term marked by political scandal to make way for a new prime minister to tackle the impact of soaring prices. “Politics cannot function without the trust of the people,” Kishida said at a press conference on Wednesday announcing his decision not […]

Omar breaks ‘Squad’ losing streak with primary victory

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, helping her avoid the recent fate of other “Squad” members in Congress. The race sees another member of the so-called “Squad” facing off against a primary challenger — Don Samuels, Abena McKenzie and Nate Schluter — seeking to make Omar the […]

Trump-backed House incumbent wins primary in formerly deep-blue House district

Rep. Michelle Fischbach defeated Steve Boyd in the Republican primary for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, advancing to the general election to face Democratic challenger A. John Peters. Fischbach, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump and the Republican standard-bearer, has a strong conservative record in the heavily Republican Minnesota district, despite being […]

Biden suggests he would attend a Trump inauguration, citing 'good manners'

President Biden on Tuesday suggested he would attend former President Donald Trump’s inauguration if he wins the presidential election in November, criticizing his predecessor’s behavior. Asked if he would attend the inauguration in January 2025, Biden said: “I’m polite, but I’m not like him.” After losing the 2020 presidential election to Biden, Trump did not […]

‘Everyone Has to Come to the Table to Agree’

Speaking on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom” on Tuesday, assistant Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh responded to accusations that it is Hamas that is obstructing the cease-fire while Israel seems constantly under pressure to make changes by saying diplomacy is not easy and “everyone has to come to the negotiating table and agree to the terms.” […]

Connecticut Republican snags nomination to face-off against longtime congressional Dem

Republican House candidate Michael Goldstein won the primary for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District, setting him up for a tough battle in November against longtime Democratic Rep. Jim Himes. Two Republican candidates competed in the primary, Michael Goldstein, a physician, and Bob McGuffie, a former financial executive. McGuffie, a local Tea Party leader during the Obama […]

Five-second breaks can help defuse couples’ arguments, study shows | Psychology

A study suggests that couples who are fighting should take a five-second break to prevent emotions from reaching a boiling point. Taking a breather during an argument can act as a firebreak that prevents the argument from escalating, defuses differences, and avoids the need for costly counseling. Psychologists at the University of St. Andrews conducted […]