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Two New York reps join growing list of Democrats who refuse to commit to supporting Biden in 2024

Two New York reps join growing list of Democrats who refuse to commit to supporting Biden in 2024

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Two New York Democrats declined to say whether they would support President Biden for president in 2024 Tuesday, adding to the list of Democrats who are soft on the idea of ​​a Biden re-election campaign.

When asked during a debate if Biden should seek re-election, Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-NY, said it’s “Too early to say. Doesn’t serve the purpose of the Democratic Party to deal with that until after the midterms.”

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-NY, also avoided the question: “I don’t believe he’s running for re-election,” she said.

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Several other Democrats in recent weeks have either declined to endorse Biden or said he should not run. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-MN, said last week during a radio show appearance that, “The country would be well-served by a new generation of compelling, well-prepared, dynamic Democrats who step up.”

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler, DN.Y., is one of the latest Democrats to refuse endorsing President Biden in 2024.

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler, DN.Y., is one of the latest Democrats to refuse endorsing President Biden in 2024.
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Angie Craig, D-MN., agreed with her fellow Minnesota representative, telling MinnPost Tuesday that “I think Dean Phillips and I are in lockstep and alignment with that, and I’m going to do everything in my power as a member of Congress to make sure that we have a new generation of leadership.”

Craig is running for re-election in a competitive House race in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District this election cycle.

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Rep. Tom Malinowski, DN.J, was also asked about Biden in 2024 during a town hall, and declined to weigh in on whether he supported Biden. “I don’t know if he’s running in 2024 or who’s running, so I’m not going to opine on who should be president,” Malinowski said.

President Biden has record-low approval rating, amid teasing possible 2024 run.

President Biden has record-low approval rating, amid teasing possible 2024 run.
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Rep. Tim Ryan, D-OH., was asked by Fox News’ Sandra Smith if he would support Biden in 2024, but he avoided the question. “I’m working on my own election and that’s all I’m focused on right now,” he said. Ryan is the Democratic nominee in the Ohio Senate race this fall.

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Biden’s approval rating hit a new low of 31%, indicating that Democrats may want new leadership in 2024. The president, who would be 81 during the next presidential election, has not yet officially announced a bid for re-election but the White House has stated that Biden intends to run again.

Aubrie Spady is a college associate for Fox News Digital.

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Some Apple Watch models are already sold out ahead of Series 8 launch

Apple Watch Series 7 Edition models

If you’ve been planning on picking up an Apple Watch Edition model, you might have some more waiting to do.

As spotted by MacRumors, the Apple Watch Edition is currently sold out in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The availability, or lack thereof, of the high-end titanium Apple Watch Series 7 models comes as Apple is just weeks away from announcing the Apple Watch Series 8 models at an event that is expected to kick off in September.

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David Warner free to explore T20 options, says Sydney Sixers signing Kurtis Patterson

David Warner free to explore T20 options, says Sydney Sixers signing Kurtis Patterson

Significantly, Erskine said his star client could not play in the UAE league this season because it would be a breach of his agreement with CA. Player contracts prohibit involvement in overseas leagues during the home summer.

Warner has played just three BBL matches, the last in 2014, largely due to his international commitments, but remains a dynamic T20 opener. He was man of the series in Australia’s inaugural T20 World Cup triumph last November in the UAE.

Last month Seven West Media, which owns Channel Seven, took CA to court again over its $450 million broadcast deal, arguing that the governing body breached its contract relating to the quality and standards of the BBL.

Warner’s presence in the competition would be a major plank in rebuilding both the relationship with Seven and the ratings of the BBL, giving it a credibility boost heading into the next broadcast deal. The current six-year, $1.18 billion agreement with Seven and Fox expires in 2024.

The BBL was second only to the IPL when it began 12 years ago but now faces unprecedented competition from more lucrative T20 leagues in the UAE and South Africa, backed by capital from IPL franchise owners and other Indian companies, during the same January time slot.

During its infancy, the BBL lured box-office players such as Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen. Both earned $500,000 packages, which included contributions from broadcast deals, but this time CA will need to fund the Warner offer from its own pocket.

While expanding the BBL to a full home-and-away schedule over almost two months netted CA a massive broadcast deal, it reduced its appeal, with average crowds and ratings falling. BBL clubs now attract mostly second-tier overseas players with little star billing. This was compounded over the past two seasons with the restriction of COVID biosecurity bubbles.

Kurtis Patterson, who dominated for the Perth Scorchers last season, has signed with the Sydney Sixers.

Kurtis Patterson, who dominated for the Perth Scorchers last season, has signed with the Sydney Sixers.Credit:Getty Images

Another major factor is that Australia’s best players are usually unavailable because of international duties.

CA and state administrators became so inflexible last season that Steve Smith was refused permission to play in the BBL on a technicality when a New Zealand white-ball series was cancelled.

There is more space in the calendar this summer for Australia’s stars to play in the BBL after South Africa canceled one-day matches during January in favor of their own, new T20 competition.

The Sydney Sixers’ latest signing, Kurtis Patterson, believes players should have the right to compete in overseas T20 competitions.

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“I absolutely love playing the Big Bash and there are a lot of guys who feel the same, but having said that, it’s a free market,” said the NSW captain, who boasts a batting average of 144 from his two Tests in 2019.

“If guys thought that was best for them and their family, I’ve certainly got no personal prejudice against that,” said Patterson, whose signing announcement was to help promote BBL and WBBL tickets going on sale.

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MP dress code debated as Greens MP forgoes his tie

MP dress code debated as Greens MP forgoes his tie

Conaghan was unimpressed, insisting that the Greens MP had violated the dress code.

“This is not a barbecue. This is question time in the Australian parliament. What next, board shorts and thongs? Maybe a onesie in winter,” he said in a statement following the controversy.

“Some may say that it’s a minor matter to not comply with the dress standard but what it says to many, including me, is that there is little respect for the tradition and history of our parliament.”

According to the official rule book—the House of Representatives Practice (7th edition) — the standard of dress in the chamber is a matter for the individual judgment of the member, but “the ultimate discretion rests with the Speaker”.

Indeed, the 1000-page document documents the evolution of that discretion over the decades. In 1977, the Speaker ruled tailored safari suits without a tie were acceptable, laying the foundation for Ruddock’s camel-coloured number decades later. Earlier rulings dating back to the 1920s permitted members to wear hats, but not when entering or leaving the chamber or while speaking.

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In 1999, Speaker Neil Andrew told the chamber that the widely accepted standard of professional dress involved good trousers, a jacket, collar and tie for men and a similar standard of formality for women but he would not rigidly enforce this.

This was endorsed by Speaker David Hawker in 2005, who permitted tieless forays into the chamber in some circumstances, but drew a firm line at “casual wear”.

“However, while I accept that members hurrying to attend a division or quorum will sometimes arrive without a jacket or tie, it is not in keeping with the dignity of the House for members to arrive in casual or sports wear,” he said.

In 2022, hurrying or not, ties are not binding.

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Biden admin approves potential multibillion-dollar arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE

Biden admin approves potential multibillion-dollar arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE



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The Biden administration on Tuesday approved and notified Congress of possible multibillion-dollar weapons sales to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The notice of the approval comes just weeks after President Joe Biden met with the leaders of each nation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as he sought to improve relations between the US and the Saudis.

The approval was also notified on the same day that the United Nations announced a two-month extension of the truth in Yemen, where the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi rebel group had, until recent months, been engaged in a years-long bloody conflict that has killed thousands of civilians.

According to a news release from the US State Department, the agency approved a possible sale of PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T) and related equipment to Saudi Araba for an estimated $3.05 billion.

“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region,” the State Department said of the sale.

“The proposed sale will improve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats by replenishing its dwindling stock of PATRIOT GEM-T missiles,” it said. “These missiles are used to defend the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s borders against persistent Houthi cross-border unmanned aerial system and ballistic missile attacks on civilian sites and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.”

“These attacks threaten the well-being of Saudi, International, and US citizens (approximately 70,000) residing in the Kingdom. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces,” it added.

Separately, the State Department approved the possible sale of “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System Missiles, THAAD Fire Control and Communication Stations, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.245 billion” to the UAE.

“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important regional partner. The UAE is a vital US partner for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East,” the State Department said. “The proposed sale will improve the UAE’s ability to meet current and future ballistic missile threats in the region, and reduce dependence on US forces.”

Shortly after taking office, Biden announced the US would end its support for Saudi’s offensive operations in Yemen, “including relevant arms sales.” However, the administration has continued to sell arms to the kingdom for what it says are defensive purposes.

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Technology

Watch | This ‘deprinter’ sucks ink to make reusable paper, could transform carbon footprint of office printing

Watch | This 'deprinter' sucks ink to make reusable paper, could transform carbon footprint of office printing

Scientists have created a miraculous device that removes the ink from printer paper, allowing each sheet to be reused ten times. By lowering the demand for office paper, they want to reduce the quantity of climate-changing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the paper and pulp sector. Specially coated paper, which prevents ink (or powdered toner) from soaking into the sheet, is the secret to the so-called “de-printer.”

The ink is then vaporized by a strong laser. Circular printing is how Barak Yekutiely, the lead developer from REEP Technologies in Israel, explains it. Large volumes of carbon dioxide that warms the globe are produced during the production of several essential goods that sustain our life, from paper to plastic.

The REEP method totally removes all of the ink from the paper using cutting-edge laser technology. The basis of Reep’s solution is laser de-printing in conjunction with cutting-edge materials that allow paper re-use. It is the first de-printing technique to pass Ingede’s renowned deinking test with a perfect score.

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RCP, or Reep Circular Print, is a service that provides REEP capability. The consumer receives the Reep de-print devices, reusable paper, and full support under an all-inclusive click charge. The Reep services remove the requirement for single-use printer paper procurement, storage, collection, shredding, and recycling.

Since the invention of printing, REEP empowers a circular economic model for the first time. The Reep technology drastically reduces resource use and carbon emissions associated with office printing by over 90 per cent. Maintaining trees will increase carbon sequestration, improving the climate through print operations.

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Battle ready for future at Saints

Battle ready for future at Saints

Josh Battle will call St Kilda home for at least the next two seasons, putting pen to paper on a new contract extension that will see him in Saints colors until the end of 2024.

The 23-year-old has pieced together a career-best season following a relocation to defense at the start of this year.

However despite increased time in the defensive half of the ground, Battle’s versatility has remained an important part of his game, playing a valuable pinch-hitting ruck role on a number of occasions throughout the year.

“We’re proud to have Josh sign with us for the next two seasons,” Head of List Management James Gallagher said.

“Josh is a hard-working, dedicated young man who plays his role for the team week-in week-out.

“He’s a fierce competitor on-field who is willing to put his body on the line, which has earned him a great deal of respect from his teammates.

“Since joining the club at 17-years-old, Josh’s commitment to improve as a footballer and a person has been unwavering.

“His performances are a reflection of that commitment, plus a growing maturity that we have seen in Josh and a number of his teammates.

“We look forward to seeing more of Josh in the years ahead and hope to see his development continue to have an influence on those around him.”

Battle follows recent signees Dan Butler, Cooper Sharman, Ben Paton and long-term extensions Rowan Marshall, Jack Steele and Max King in recommitting to St Kilda.

After making his debut in 2017 while still in high school, Battle has played 75 senior matches in red, white and black.

Battle is one of just seven Saints players to line up for every game this season to-date.

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Lidia Thorpe’s attention-seeking swearing-in stunt is an important reminder to never trust the Greens

Lidia Thorpe's attention-seeking swearing-in stunt is an important reminder to never trust the Greens

There is now a recurring motif in Australian politics where you see a headline declaring a senator has done something idiotic, unspeakable or downright insane and then get mildly disappointed to discover it’s just Lidia Thorpe again.

This is of course the existential peril of the attention seeker – sooner or later people stop paying attention.

Whatever the latest outrageous thing Thorpe has said, it no longer merits any outrage simply because it is her saying it. She is the Pauline Hanson of the left.

And so when she did her silly swearing in stunt this week it carried all the weight of a crazed doomsayer on a sandwich board with scrawled inscriptions about the End of Days.

What Thorpe is useful as, however, is a totem pole – no, a shining beacon if you will – that serves to remind us all just how utterly crazy the Greens really are and why they should never be trusted with policymaking in this country.

And while it is obviously a national tragedy that they now have 12 senators in the upper house, it is also why Labor’s negotiation with the minor party over its climate change bill has all the hallmarks of a chainsaw negotiating with a porkchop.

As The Australian reported on its front page on Wednesday, the bill is now set to pass after the Greens supposedly secured concessions — although what those concessions were tellingly elusive.

More telling was the report’s shrewd observation that the government would only accept amendments “if they did not fundamentally change the intent, mandate or principles of the legislation”.

In other words as long as they didn’t effectively amend anything much at all.

Indeed the only thing that really matters is Labor sticking to its 43 per cent reductions target and the Greens do not have a hope in hell of changing that.

And the Greens will of course ultimately have no choice but to pass the legislation because otherwise they will again be seen as climate pariahs — victims of their wilful idiocy a decade ago.

And so despite holding the numbers, the Greens don’t actually hold the cards.

And even if they did the unthinkable and blocked it again it would be even better for Labor because it could force a double-dissolution and — based on this week’s Newspoll — get an even more thumping majority.

why?

Because far from caving in to the la-la left, Anthony Albanese has been the model of a strong, pragmatic and rationalist Labor Prime Minister.

He has been tough on China, tough on border protection, tough on the Teals and tough on the Greens.

His Treasurer Jim Chalmers is already reining in spending to drive down inflation and debt, his Defense Minister Richard Marles is strengthening the ADF, and his Government Services Minister Bill Shorten just delivered the woke brigade the sweetest smackdown in years by simply asserting that mothers give birth to children.

To invoke another piece of reproductive vernacular, Labor has finally got its balls back.

This is what good government looks like, and its color sure ain’t green.

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Abortion rights: Biden to sign second executive order aimed at safeguarding access and provide guidance to health care providers

Abortion rights: Biden to sign second executive order aimed at safeguarding access and provide guidance to health care providers

Biden is expected to sign the executive order during the inaugural meeting of the administration’s recently established Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access, a task force comprised of representatives from multiple departments across the federal government. Cabinet members are also expected to brief the President on steps their respective agencies have taken “to defend reproductive rights” at Wednesday’s meeting, an administration official told reporters Tuesday.

Wednesday’s executive order directs Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to consider “all appropriate actions to ensure health care providers comply with federal non-discrimination laws so that women receive medically necessary care without delay,” including steps to provide health care providers with technical and legal guidance amid the patchwork of state legal restrictions on abortion care following the Supreme Court’s decision.

Where state abortion bans stand amid legal challenges
Last month, CNN reported doctors have struggled to navigate byzantine guidance as states across the country pass increasingly strict abortion restrictions, with experts warning of “an enormous chilling effect” on doctors performing miscarriage surgeries even when doctors “are confident that what they’re doing is within the letter of the law.”
Wednesday’s order also directs HHS to consider actions guaranteeing women traveling across state lines seeking abortions have access to health care services, including through Medicaid. Last month, a bill guaranteeing women the right to travel across state lines to seek abortions failed to pass the Senate after Republicans blocked the measure.
Per the official, that would allow states to provide care for out-of-state patients seeking abortions through a Medicaid 1115 waiver, permitting states to waive certain state-based requirements in providing care and assist in covering “certain costs.”

The executive order further directs HHS to expand research efforts on maternal health data, “to accurately measure the impact that diminishing access to reproductive health care services has on women’s health,” the official said Tuesday.

Wednesday’s executive order is the second one signed by Biden in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Last month, Biden signed an order that he said would safeguard access to abortion care and contraceptives, protect patient privacy and establish an interagency task force to use “every federal tool available to protect access to reproductive health care.”

Ultimately, however, there is no action the President can take to restore the nationwide right to an abortion, and Biden has publicly acknowledged that his options to expand abortion access remain limited.

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$15 For A Bloody Pint? Australian Beer Prices Surge After Tax Hike

$15 For A Bloody Pint? Australian Beer Prices Surge After Tax Hike

First they came for the property market, and I did not speak out — because there was no way in Hell I could afford anything to begin with. Then they came for the humble Bunnings snag, and I did not speak out — because I’m usually too hungover to make it out for a sizzle on time, anyway. Then they came for Australian beer prices… and now there’s really nothing left to live for. Is there?

August has kicked off in remarkably grim fashion after the Australian Tax Office (ATO) raised the excise on the good stuff by 4% during its semi-annual CPI indexation review. According to the Brewers Association of Australia, this represents the biggest increase in over 30 years.

Now, thanks to the inescapable matter of inflation, Aussie beer drinkers will be parting with a little more of their hard-earned paycheques just to enjoy a frosty sharpener.

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“We have seen almost 20 increases in Australia’s beer tax over the past decade alone,” said John Preston, Brewers Association of Australia CEO.

“Sadly, we’re now seeing the impact as pub patrons will soon be faced with the prospect of regularly paying around $15 for a pint at their local.”

“For a small pub, club, or other venue, the latest tax hike will mean an increase of more than $2,700 a year in their tax bill – at a time when they are still struggling to deal with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.”

“Over the last two years, we’ve done the right thing, followed the government mandates, closed down when we had to and operated under really difficult restrictions,” Tony Fyfe, Co-Owner of Hemmingway’s Brewery in Cairns, said of the rising Australian beer prices all the way back in February.

“This is just another kick in the guts… it’s really, really tough to work with.”

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Prior to the ATO’s decision, Australians were already shelling out $2.26 in tax per liter of pub-poured grog. While this might seem like a negligible sum, as pointed out by Perth Nowthat was almost half of what you’d pay in a typical carton of full-strength beer and 17 times more than the $0.13 you’d pay in Germany.

In 2020, a report conducted by University of Adelaide economist Kym Anderson AC determined Aussies paid the world’s fourth-highest beer tax, only behind Norway, Japan, and Finland. Given the latest development, we may very well be on track to secure the thorned crown.

Bob Hawke is rolling in his grave right now.