TEXAS – Vice President Kamala Harris has nearly cut former President Donald Trump’s lead in Texas in half, according to a new poll released Thursday. Trump leads likely voters with 49.5%, while Harris leads with 44.6%. The poll, conducted by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, is one of the first to examine […]
Vice President Kamala Harris will headline the speakers list tonight at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which concludes with Day 4 on Thursday evening at the United Center in Chicago. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s speaker list, the schedule, and how to watch tonight. What is today’s schedule for Day 4 of […]
Three prominent Arizona citizens will take center stage before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday evening. The final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention will feature several speakers with stories to tell about gun violence, including former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona. Giffords was shot in […]
In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker make their debut in the Omaha World-Herald’s brand new podcast studio with an end-of-summer update on the Nebraska and Creighton basketball programs. Jon begins the episode with news that has been circulating for some time: Greg McDermott and the Bluejays have completed their […]
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ vice presidential candidate, speaks at the DNC In his speech to the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the middle class with affordable housing, tax cuts and drug costs. How he did that. It is the final day of the high-energy 2024 Democratic National Convention, and Vice President Kamala […]
Jetwing Hotels opens Jetwing Jungle Lodge, Yala In the heart of Sri Lanka’s wild coastal region, the newly renovated Jetwing Jungle Lodge (formerly known as Jetwing Safari Camp) has become a beacon of sustainable luxury. Located adjacent to the famous Yala National Park, this exquisite retreat offers guests an unparalleled experience of coastal luxury amidst […]
Tim “Coach” Walz introduces himself to voters and keeps America in spirit Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took the stage at the DNC convention to introduce himself to voters while also delivering a pep talk to America. The final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention is Thursday. The convention will conclude in Chicago under the […]
Kamala Harris surprises on the first evening of the DNC: “We are making progress” Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivered a surprise speech on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. Tonight is the day. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to officially accept the Democratic nomination for President of the […]
On the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, pro-Palestinian protesters kept up the pressure on Wednesday, even as police blocked their way outside the United Center venue. Inside, there was an intoxicating mix of celebrity fanfare as Tim Walz accepted his vice presidential nomination in front of his enthusiastic fans and […]
The DNC was the first time that creatives were accredited to cover the convention. This is part of the Democratic Party’s overall strategy to reach young voters. Two hundred creatives received accreditations, and the “Hotties for Harris” event was just one of many happy hours and after-parties where creatives could hang out and, most importantly, […]
