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President Biden spent the weekend monitoring injuries His lackluster efficiency was the closest he came to ending an hour-long presidential debate. With many worried about his re-election prospects, Democrats are looking to shift the conversation to Trump and his policy positions.

• NPR’s Tamara Keith tells first up The Democrats were in this tough spot for a whole generation, As citizens were curious about Biden’s future even before Thursday’s debate. “It’s a pre-existing condition,” she says, adding that Biden has a long history of “being counted out and then proving the doubters wrong.” It is unlikely that he will step aside. If he does so, Keith says “there could be a big fight between the next generation of Democrats,” and negatively pledges that Biden’s alternative would be more likely to oppose Trump.
• Most of the president’s defenders have pointed to alternative incumbents – like Obama and Reagan – who faltered in their first debates but managed to win re-election. How are those conditions checked?
• Meanwhile, Republicans are planning to streamline and simplify their birthday party platform, According to a memo obtained by NPR. The platform aims to reiterate Trump’s vision for the US and avoid increasing attack targets for his warring parties.

Simone Biles will be on top of the US Olympic gymnastics staff in Paris in this life Closest winner at the US Olympic Trials by more than 5.5-points. This will be the 27-year-old player’s third Olympic Games. Biles withdrew from some competitions in Tokyo due to her psychological fitness, and the US team won the silver medal. They are saying that they are on their “redemption tour” as they are painting a staff gold side in Paris.

• Even though Biles’ major competition may be younger than her, “It doesn’t matter,” says NPR’s Becky Sullivan, “because along with their competition, America will be the favorite to win on the entire staff.” On the men’s side, Sullivan says the team has “a rising star” in Fred Richard, who has made it his job to not only have a successful Olympic performance but to boost the profile of teammates gymnastics as a whole. Is.

Louisiana has become the first order Allowing surgical castration as punishment for sexual offenses. The permanent procedure involves surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries to stop the production of sex hormones. The passage of the bill has raised concerns among prison security lawyers, advocates, and medical experts about the ethics and constitutionality of the law and whether the punishment will actually deter sex offenders.

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This year more than 60 countries are voting in their national elections, When the issues of democratic decline lie at someone’s feet. Throughout 2024, NPR’s global correspondents will trade voice-rich stories and perspectives for citizens. era of international elections order. This morning, Europe essayist Nick Spicer is bemoaning last week’s French elections. See more of the elections NPR has covered since January and beyond We’re following closely right here,

In the first round of France’s snap parliamentary elections, Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement Nationwide (RN) party had won 33.4% of the vote as of this morning, overtaking President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Ensemble coalition, which had won 20.76%. The leftist Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) came in second place with 27.98%.

The huge voter turnout has led the RN to possibly win the most seats in the National Assembly. The subsequent second round on July 7 is very powerful, as Macron’s camp and the left parties are considering a strategic retreat to destroy the RN’s chances of gaining an absolute majority.

This election marks a significant shift in the political landscape of France, Possibly distinguished for being the first generation to have a far-right government as the collaborationist Vichy regime under Nazi occupation. However, there is the possibility of a parliament without a supermajority, making for dysfunctional governance. Macron may be the closest candidate to another election in a year.

A central government deemed far-right could harm the symbol of France in another country, And economists question its coverage proposals. However, this would do little to limit the broad powers Macron holds under French constitutions, particularly in foreign and defense policy.

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As you will be able to believe, I have to stay awake for some time every morning to deliver this lesson to you. These days, I’m writing to you fresher than ever, thanks to a special “Guide to Better Sleep” e-newsletter order from my assistant Claire Marie Schneider. In the closing hours, she shared the mavens’ true recommendations for improving your entertainment. I realized how vitamins, exercise, and alcohol can impact the entertainment component. I thought about how much display generation I was given before bed. And I created a brand new wind-down rule that forces me to nap like a baby. Here’s what worked best for me:

• I started my to-do list the night before. My mind keeps wandering about unfinished tasks all the time. Getting them down on paper before bed helped reduce my stress levels and I was soon ready for luck.
• I shook my frame. As a notorious homebody, I reluctantly admit that taking a walk near dinner helped my digestion and made me feel more relaxed at bedtime. If you’re trying to stay active like me, here’s how you can get started.
• I changed my iPad behavior. My husband and I always do a crossword puzzle before bed. This kept me very busy and alert, so I’ve turned this task over to an e-book – and made sure there are no interruptions. Very Thrilling.
  

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1. Researchers have discovered a method of creating more lifelike or frightening robots. Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed a new generation of robots using engineered home skin tissues to provide more natural smiles.
2. Dengue infection is increasing this year. Although the disease is not a major threat in the US, the CDC has warned summer vacationers to take extra precautions.
3. Ross Cooper started buying and selling Pokémon cards in 2018. The 33-year-old is more curious about his passion as well as building population rather than being profitable. He simply takes joy in distributing the cards, especially to the youth.

This article was edited once Majd al-Wahidi.