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«Folks, how are you?» President Joe Biden said as he shuffled onto the stage. His voice was raspy and thin, his movements stiff. «Good to be here. Thank you.» It was an inauspicious glimpse of what would become a historic night. The first and last debate between Biden and Donald Trump started a chain reaction leading to Vice President Kamala Harris replacing Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. She'll have her own chance in the spotlight Tuesday as she meets Trump in another debate. She's been hunkered down to prepare with her team, intent on maintaining the momentum that's breathed new life into Democrats' chances this year.

Protesters voiced anger over a range of issues: mass layoffs in the federal workforce, abortion restrictions, trade tariffs, and the gutting of public services. From Anchorage to Atlanta, demonstrators held signs warning of rising authoritarianism and falling living standards. “This outrageous administration is causing us to lose our allies across the world, and causing devastation to people here at home,” said Diane Kolifrath, 64, who travelled with 100 others from New Hampshire to protest in Washington. “They’re gutting our government.”

TGI Fridays has shut down nearly 130 stores in the United States in the last several months. This development comes as TGI Fridays faces ongoing bankruptcy proceedings as slumping sales and shifting trends have hit many casual dining-style chain restaurants hard. TGI Fridays shut down 130 stores in tragic decline: 10 points -TGI Fridays is slated for mass shutdowns for the year 2025. TGI Fridays, once known for its flair-laden servers, endless appetizers and festive atmosphere has closed a total of over 130 stores this year, since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024. ALSO READ: US recession storm may be brewing. Deutsche markets survey pushes the possibility towards 50% -According to The Mirror, the most recent spate of closures took place in New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Ohio with signs on locked doors citing the “difficult decision” to close.

Meanwhile, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans a trip to New Hampshire—a critical early primary state—fueling speculation about his ambitions. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently visited Iowa, engaging with Democrats frustrated by Trump-era policies and congressional inaction, signaling his national aspirations despite Iowa’s diminished role in the primary calendar. Though no official campaigns exist, potential contenders are leaving deliberate clues. Operatives and donors dissect travel schedules, policy speeches, and fundraising appearances for hints of presidential intent. New Hampshire Democratic Chair Raymond Buckley notes that early outreach—like Pritzker’s planned visit—resonates with activists eager to shift focus beyond Trump’s divisive legacy. However, challenges loom: The Democratic National Committee won’t finalize early primary states until 2026, complicating strategy. Meanwhile, midterm elections in 2026 remain the immediate priority, even as whispers about 2028 grow louder.

A new coalition of nonprofits came together overnight to challenge a seemingly sweeping order from the Trump administration last week pausing trillions of dollars in federal funding

cold temperatures that will take hold in much of the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine. Winter storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service have already gone into effect for parts of the Mid-Atlantic through Monday morning, with the forecast projecting up to a half-foot (15 centimeters) of snow.

Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest amount in 14 years

Respiratory illness activity in the US is currently classified as ‘high’ in accordance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reported ABC News.

Christmas is only a few days away and many Americans wait for a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in the snow. The weather is predicted to be warm and above average across the continental US for Christmas week of 2024. This is likely to result in precipitation that falls as rain, not snow, for many parts of the country, as per the CBS news weather report.

New England shrimp will come back to seafood counters in small amounts next year under a research fishing program

A Philadelphia jury has awarded $11 million to a man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off by itself while he was going down the stairs

Dartmouth College and an inventor of the simplified computer programming language known as BASIC, which allowed students to easily operate early computers and eventually propelled generations into the world of personal computing, died Tuesday in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was 96. The cause of his death, in a hospice, was multiple organ failure from sepsis, said Agnes Kurtz, his wife. In the early 1960s, before the days of laptops and smartphones, a computer was the size of a small car and an institution like Dartmouth, where Kurtz taught, had just one. Programming one was the province of scientists and mathematicians, specialists who understood the nonintuitive commands used to manipulate data through the hulking machines, which processed data in large batches, an effort that sometimes took days or weeks to complete.

Karoline Leavitt, President-elect Donald Trump's 27-year-old pick for White House press secretary, has had a meteoric rise since getting her break as a student assistant for Fox News during his 2016 campaign for the White House. After serving as an assistant press secretary during Trump's first stint as president, she is set to return as the youngest person ever in the high-pressure top press job. Leavitt «is smart, tough and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People,» Trump said in a statement announcing her appointment.

2024 US Presidential election, with Donald Trump facing off against Kamala Harris.On Monday, Harris rallied Americans to vote in this pivotal election, delivering her final campaign speech in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state. “Just one more day until the most consequential election of our lifetimes, and the momentum is on our side," she said in Philadelphia.“This could be one of the closest races in history—every vote counts."Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic candidate in the 2024 U.S.

U.S. election approaches, President Joe Biden has been attempting to support Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail, but his efforts have reportedly been met with repeated snubs from her campaign. According to Axios, Harris' team has not scheduled any joint appearances, leading some to speculate about the dynamics between the two leaders. Biden, at 81, has made several campaign stops, including events in Philadelphia, New Hampshire, and Pittsburgh, while Harris, 60, has not appeared alongside him. One insider noted that Biden's presence reminds voters of the previous administration, making it difficult for Harris to embrace his support fully. Despite this, the White House has stated that they remain in close communication with Harris' campaign to determine how Biden can assist. The friction comes at a crucial time, as polls indicate Biden’s approval rating is struggling, sitting at 40.8% approval and 56.6% disapproval, according to RealClearPolitics. Also Read: That Christmas: Netflix animated film’s plot, release date, cast and characters

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Eighty years ago world leaders meeting in Bretton Woods, N.H., created the International Monetary Fund to prevent the sorts of economic imbalances that had brought on the Great Depression. Today, imbalances once again threaten global harmony.

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the summer of 1956 a small but illustrious group gathered at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire; it included Claude Shannon, the begetter of information theory, and Herb Simon, the only person ever to win both the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Turing Award awarded by the Association for Computing Machinery.

It’s harvest time in central New Hampshire

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. A massive television audience is expected to tune in Tuesday to watch Democrat Harris, the current US vice president, go toe to toe with Republican former president Trump over what both are calling the most important election of modern times. AFP has spoken to several American voters on the campaign trail, and — no surprise here — people by and large believe the flagbearer of their party will prevail in the face-to-face showdown.