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More news - Latest news At their joint inaugural rally in Philadelphia, Vice President Kamala Harris, now a presidential candidate, and her chosen candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, addressed a large crowd. Walz expressed his excitement about their partnership to more than 12,000 attendees, according to Harris' campaign team. "It's a privilege to join this dynamic slate," he noted, bringing a wave of excitement to the gathering. In her speech, Harris emphasized her search for a vice president who embodies a vision of a hopeful future, ultimately choosing Governor Walz for his leadership qualities and Minnesota roots. Despite his initial…

More news - Recent news TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, has a long history with China, from his days as a schoolteacher in Guangdong to serving on a key congressional committee overseeing U.S.-China relations. His trip includes witnessing the pro-democracy protests at Tiananmen Square in 1989. As an educator at Foshan No. 1 Secondary School, Walz taught history, culture, and English during a pivotal period marked by major student demonstrations against the Chinese Communist Party. This experience profoundly shaped his understanding of and connection to the region. In a 2007 interview with The Hill, Walz…

Related media - Recent news Microsoft has responded forcefully to Delta Airlines’ allegations following a significant IT outage, saying the airline repeatedly rejected its offers of assistance. Microsoft responded to Delta’s claims Tuesday after the airline announced its intention to seek damages from Microsoft and CrowdStrike over thousands of flight cancellations caused by a major IT outage. The incident, which began July 19, stemmed from a failed CrowdStrike software update that affected millions of Microsoft Windows systems, resulting in losses for Delta of about $500 million, according to CEO Ed Bastian. Bastian stressed that Delta, known for its punctuality and…

Related media - Latest news With just four weeks to go in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, the action on the track will be intense as drivers battle for a spot in the playoffs. Cup drivers will travel to Richmond, Mich., Daytona and Darlington before the 16-driver playoff field is determined. Twelve drivers have secured at least one win this year (Austin Cindric, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Alex Bowman and Daniel Suarez), leaving four spots up for grabs. In addition to the main focus on…