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‘House of the Dragon’ star Eve Best breaks down Rhaenys’ sacrifice and unleashing dragon warfare on Westeros

‘House of the Dragon’ star Eve Best breaks down Rhaenys’ sacrifice and unleashing dragon warfare on Westeros

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon."Princess Rhaenys Targaryen knew that she was embarking on a suicide mission.In episode four, Ser Criston Cole marches on Rook's Rest, a modest castle close to Dragonstone. It's a blatant provocation, but it works: Rhaenyra knows that she needs to send a dragon to counter Cole. Though both Rhaenyra and her son Jacaerys volunteer to go, it's Rhaenys who claims the responsibility."You must send me, Your Grace," Rhaenys says, leaving little room for argument. And in the moment, even for those who didn't already know Rhaenys' fate,…
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Some Republicans worry a Biden replacement could make the race ‘dramatically different’ for Trump

Some Republicans worry a Biden replacement could make the race ‘dramatically different’ for Trump

Donald Trump has gleefully celebrated growing calls for Joe Biden to end his reelection bid, confident that he can defeat any Democrat who challenges him — but some members of the GOP aren't so sure.Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and longtime Trump ally, on CBS' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday said a new Democratic challenger would make the race "dramatically different" for Trump."President Biden will most likely be replaced, and Kamala Harris is gonna be very vigorous," Graham said, speculating that the vice president would take up Biden's mantle in the race if he stepped aside, as…
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A career coach reviewed the 10-year-old résumé that got him into Google. He would make three changes today.

A career coach reviewed the 10-year-old résumé that got him into Google. He would make three changes today.

Anthony Mays was first introduced to coding when he was seven, playing with a toy computer."I was very attracted to the idea that I could make things and that I could own the things that I make," Mays told Business Insider.While still in high school, he got his first job as a programmer analyst for a local bank.He continued to intern at the bank every summer in college and landed his first full time job there after graduating from the University of California, Irvine, in 2006.Mays worked at the bank for another four years before transitioning to two other companies.In…
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France’s left-wing alliance blocks a far-right majority, projection shows

France’s left-wing alliance blocks a far-right majority, projection shows

French voters are projected to rebuke the country's far-right, anti-immigration National Rally party, but no clear majority emerged on Sunday, leaving President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance further weakened and France on a path towards political gridlock.Macron took a huge bet in June by calling for a surprise snap legislative election soon after the National Rally, France's far-right bloc led by Marine Le Pen, trounced the president's centrist Renaissance party in the European Parliament elections with more than twice the amount of votes for his coalition.The results pushed Macron's hand to dissolve the National Assembly — France's lower house that holds…
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SpaceX rockets blew away local bird habitats after Elon Musk ‘misled’ NPS officials about expansion, NYT reports

SpaceX rockets blew away local bird habitats after Elon Musk ‘misled’ NPS officials about expansion, NYT reports

A Sunday report by The New York Times said operations at Starbase in Boca Chica — which includes a rocket launchpad and a production facility— have damaged the local environment.The outlet reported that SpaceX's operations have caused explosions, fires, leaks, and other issues at least 19 times since 2019. One rocket launch in 2023 ended in an explosion, which ignited 3.5 acres of a nearby state park.The most recent incident occurred in June with the launch of Starship, which flew to space and back.Although the flight was considered a success, it left behind trails of smeared egg yolk on the…
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Biden’s biggest electoral challenge right now isn’t wooing Independents but firming up the Democratic base

Biden’s biggest electoral challenge right now isn’t wooing Independents but firming up the Democratic base

President Joe Biden is working to reassure wary Democrats that he'll be able to reorient his campaign and win the November general election after last month's disastrous debate.Despite Democratic calls for Biden to reevaluate his candidacy, he received a dose of good news on Saturday in the form of polling conducted by Bloomberg News/Morning Consult.The swing-state survey showed that the gap between former President Donald Trump and Biden narrowed to just two points — with Trump holding a 47% to 45% lead among registered voters.Most observers would assume that Biden could overtake Trump by wooing Independents on the fence. But…
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Take a look at ‘The Beast,’ the $1.5 million bulletproof presidential limousine used by Trump and Biden

Take a look at ‘The Beast,’ the $1.5 million bulletproof presidential limousine used by Trump and Biden

US presidents are driven in a heavily armored limousine nicknamed "The Beast." It features a secure communications system and fridge stocked with the president's blood type.Military cargo aircraft transport the presidential limousine for use abroad. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. When US presidents aren't flying on Air Force One or taking helicopter trips…
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