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CNN‘Your jokes are great, but you’re just dressed too f***ing sexy.’ Why what these comedians wear on stage matters
Today’s comics are embracing high fashion and pushing back against outdated expectations of what they should wear on stage.
- The Daily Beast
Biden Fires Parting Shot at Supreme Court: ‘Not Above Law’
Joe Biden may have removed his name from the 2024 presidential campaign, but he is determined to leave Donald Trump something to remember him with.Biden is calling for sweeping reforms in the Supreme Court to ensure that no president is above the law. To preserve his legacy, he sees it as imperative to shackle Trump, whom he sees as a threat to democracy.The president wants to transform the Supreme Court to make it less rigid and more answerable—and while any lasting changes are unlikely to pass
- The Telegraph
Japan puts the brakes on electric rideable suitcases
Japanese authorities are clamping down on the use of electric rideable suitcases after a surge in incidents from foreign visitors using them illegally on the roads.
- The Telegraph
Can Kamala’s knitting-obsessed, topless-modelling stepdaughter help her to the presidency?
When Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter described what her parents thought of her tattoos and quirky hair, she said: “I think they’re all in the realm of, like: ‘I don’t understand it, but I want you to be who you want to be.’”
- AFP News
Japan's Yoshizawa, 14, makes a big leap to land Olympic skateboard gold
Japan's 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa grabbed gold in the all-teenage women's street skateboard final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, after nailing a high-risk ride down the hand-rail. With defending Olympic champion Yuto Horigome, Sora Shirai and 14-year-old Ginwoo Onodera, Japan could again be set to dominate. pb/rox
- The Independent
Republicans are beginning to have second thoughts about JD Vance
Former White House communications director calls Vance ‘a vibes pick by an overconfident Trump that is proving to be a disaster’
- The Independent
Trump faces outrage after telling Christian audience they won’t have to vote again
Rep Adam Schiff says ‘Trump helpfully reminds us that the alternative is never having the chance to vote again’
- The Guardian
Ruqia was murdered by the man she was forced to wed. Her mother has now been jailed over the marriage
Sakina Muhammad Jan to serve at least 12 months in prison in Australia’s first forced marriage conviction
- BuzzFeed
From Kamala Harris Back In '01 To Joe Biden As A Youngish Man, Here's What 11 Politicians Looked Like Back In The Day
Aw, the crimes some of these kids would go on to commit.
- The Telegraph
‘Fat guys’ and prostitutes: How the real Secret Service is nothing like Hollywood
In the 2013 movie Olympus Has Fallen, a murderously efficient Secret Service agent played by Gerard Butler single-handedly defeats a North Korean assault team which has captured the White House and taken the president hostage.
- The Guardian
Manchester United agree fee for Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United have agreed a fee for Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui, with the deal dependent on the sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- Associated Press
Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday. Russell crossed the line first after making only one pit stop, finishing just ahead of Hamilton.
- SWNS
Teen left wheelchair-bound due to painful condition dubbed "suicide disease"
A once-active teen has been left wheelchair-bound after spontaneously developing a painful condition dubbed "suicide disease". Izzy Clements, 14, had just started in year eight when she found herself experiencing headaches and sickness - which grew so severe she lost 10kg in two weeks. Doctors couldn't work out what was wrong for months - then Izzy, a once-keen gymnast, dancer and horse rider, grew weaker and began suffering with leg pain. The teen, from Leicester, had to drop out of school and ended up in a wheelchair due to the constant pain that was so severe it would even cause panic attacks. Eventually doctors questioned if she had complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) - dubbed the "suicide disease" as the pain has previously driven patients to attempt to take their own lives. Fundraiser for Izzy's treatment: https://gofund.me/795d6cb3
- Associated Press
South Korea edges China for archery Olympic gold after check with a magnifying glass breaks tie
With the help of a magnifying glass, South Korea edged China in women’s team archery to win its 10th straight gold medal. The score appeared to be tied again after the shoot-off, until an official checked with the magnifying glass. Jeon Hun-young and Lim Si-hyeon were ruled to have scored 10 instead of 9 on their shots, giving South Korea a 29-27 win in the shoot-off and a 5-4 win overall.
- The Guardian
Ping-pong the latest vehicle for China’s continuing face-off with Taiwan
Military tension simmers between the entities but a mixed doubles match in Paris still managed to turn into a minor classic
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Merino; Chelsea offered Osimhen; Man Utd 'sign' Mazraoui; Chiesa to Spurs
Follow latest updates from around the summer transfer window
- INSIDER
Ukraine developed new shields for its US-made Bradleys, which are excelling against Russia
Ukraine has created new shields for its much-admired US-supplied Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to help protect them from the threat of drones.
- People
Blake Lively Wears Shirt Featuring Husband Ryan Reynolds’ “Deadpool ”Costar Hugh Jackman: 'When Your Man’s Away'
The actress wore the themed T-shirt while ziplining in New York
- Evening Standard
Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United: Gabriel Martinelli seals win after Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro injuries
The young striker and defender were both forced off in the first half