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Marc Short: Don't 'Underestimate' Hegseth as Sec of Defense, He's a 'Welcome Change for Many'

Former Vice President Pence's adviser Marc Short said Wednesday on MSNBC's "José Díaz-Balart Reports" that President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, should not be underestimated.

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Trump Confirms He Will Nominate Marco Rubio as His Secretary of State: 'A Very Powerful Voice for Freedom'

President-elect Donald Trump formally announced Wednesday that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is his pick for secretary of state. Trump issued a press release confirming numerous media reports that indicated Rubio would be chosen for the critical role. “Marco is a

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Disney's 'Snow White' Star Rachel Zegler Hopes Trump Supporters 'Never Know Peace' -- Are Part of a 'Deep, Deep Sickness in This Country'

Rachel Zegler, the star of Disney's upcoming live-action "Snow White" remake, has a message for the 75.6 million Americans who voted for President-elect Donald Trump this year: may you "never know peace."

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MSNBC's Weissmann on Gaetz Nomination: America Entering 'Pure George Orwell 1984 Land'

MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann said Wednesday on "Deadline" that President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as his attorney general marks the United States' entry into "pure George Orwell 1984 land."

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Dem Sen. Murphy: Trump Nominating Gaetz for AG 'Red Alert Moment for American Democracy'

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Wednesday on CNN's "The Lead" that President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as his attorney general was a "red-alert moment for American democracy."

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Rep. Thomas Massie on Whether Gaetz Will Be Confirmed AG by Senate: 'Recess Appointments'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) responded to a question about whether he thinks Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) would be confirmed by the Senate by pointing to "recess appointments."

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Donald Trump's Deputies Want More Detention to Block, Repatriate Migrants

Donald Trump's deputies say they will dramatically expand the detention space needed for the bureaucratic process of flying illegal migrants back to their foreign homes, according to NBC News.

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Fmr. Biden Border Patrol Chief: Homan Will Fix Many Issues I Had with Biden, Picking Him 'a Tremendous Step'

On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Your World,” former Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz stated that, during the Biden administration, “One of the things we struggled with when I was the Chief was getting engagement from policy officials

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Pritzker: I'll Protect Illegal Immigrants, It Was a 'Problem' When Texas Sent Us Migrants

On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) vowed to “do everything that I can to protect our undocumented immigrants.” But also stated that the state “had the problem of the very inhumane shipping of migrants”

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Lunchables Pulled from School Menus After Testing Positive for Lead

Lunchables are being removed from school lunch menus across the U.S. after just a year of them being included in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) after they tested positive for lead and other harmful materials.

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Senate Majority Leader-Elect Thune: Senate Republicans ‘Excited’ to Put Trump’s Agenda into Action

Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune (R-SD) said Senate Republicans "are excited" to enact President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

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Disney’s ‘Frozen 3’ Star Josh Gad Smears Incoming Trump Admin. as Nazis: 'Springtime for Hitler and Germany'

Actor Josh Gad, who is set to reprise his role as Olaf in Disney's upcoming Frozen 3, has smeared the incoming Trump administration as Nazis -- naturally using a musical theater analogy involving "Springtime for Hitler" from The Producers.

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Lichtman Blames Bad Election Prediction on Conservative Media 'Disinformation' and Elon Musk

Historian and political scientist Allan Lichtman said Tuesday on NewsNation's "Cuomo" that conservative media disinformation and billionaire Elon Musk were why his election prediction that Vice President Harris would win the presidency was incorrect.

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La Leche League Official Resigns in Protest of Pro-Trans 'Chestfeeding' Policy

Miriam Main resigned on Monday and said she refuses to help men "perform a poor imitation of breastfeeding," which can put babies' safety at risk,

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Los Angeles D.A.: Teacher Left Husband to Be in 'Love' with Student, 13, That She Was Grooming

A Los Angeles middle school teacher has been charged after allegedly grooming her 13-year-old student into a sexual relationship for over a year, with prosecutors saying she left her husband to be in "love" with the child.

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Pennsylvania Senate Race Moves to Recount as Republican Dave McCormick Holds Lead over Bob Casey

Pennsylvania's Senate race moved to a recount as Senator-elect Dave McCormick (R) continues to hold a lead over incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D).

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Alex Marlow: Trump Crushing Deep State with Cabinet Picks

On “The Alex Marlow Show” on Wednesday, Breitbart Editor-in-Chief and host Alex Marlow praised the pick of Pete Hegseth to be Defense Secretary. Marlow said, “We don’t want Deep Staters. We don’t want people who came from the board of

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Juan Merchan Delays Ruling on Trump Prosecution, Either Backing Down or Setting Trap

Donald Trump moved one step closer to beating Alvin Bragg’s lawfare against him on Tuesday as Justice Juan Merchan rescheduled ruling on motions to set aside the politically motivated New York convictions.

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Matt Gaetz Resigns from Congress After Trump Nominates Him as Attorney General

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has resigned from his congressional seat after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as Attorney General in his administration.

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Liberty Mutual Bermuda Triathlon Event

The Liberty Mutual Bermuda Triathlon was held this past weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Liberty Mutual Bermuda Triathlon took place last Sunday, June 30th, and saw an impressive turnout. Despite the challenging heat, the athletes showed tremendous determination and gave it their all. “A heartfelt thank you to all the LM Bermuda volunteers who played […]




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Audio: Podcast With Dame Flora Duffy

In the latest episode of The Convex Conversion, Olympic Gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy discussed her challenging journey to the Paris 2024 start line after a severe knee injury. The episode description says, “When reigning Olympic Gold triathlete Dame Flora Duffy takes her place on the pontoon on the Seine in Paris in three weeks’ […]




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Tyler Smith Reflects On Olympic Journey

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith has reflected on his journey from “Clearwater Beach to the River Seine” as he puts the final touches to his preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris. Smith, 25, competes in the men’s triathlon at Pont Alexandre III on the River Seine in the French capital on […]




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Video: Interview With Olympian Tyler Smith

Bermuda triathlete Tyler Smith – speaking to three-time Olympian Tyrone Smith – said he was inspired to become an Olympian after watching Dame Flora Duffy compete at the 2012 London Games. Smith was 14 years old when he travelled to Europe for the first time for a family vacation and attended the women’s triathlon, where […]




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Video: Interview With Erica Hawley

Erica Hawley says she will feel like she “belongs” when she takes to the start line on the River Seine for the women’s triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris. Hawley left no stone unturned in her quest to qualify for her first Olympics, which involved a punishing race schedule, competing in multiple continents pursuing […]




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Cambridge Beaches Splash N Dash Results

The Splash n Dash event was held yesterday evening at Cambridge Beaches. A spokesperson said, “There was a great turnout at the Splash n Dash event yesterday evening at Cambridge Beaches – the event was followed by food and drinks courtesy of Cambridge Beaches – a big “Thank You” to Cambridge Beaches for generously hosting […]




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Video: Dame Flora Duffy Arrives In Paris

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy touched down in Paris this morning [July 25] with her husband Dan Hugo and coach Jessica West. Duffy, who won the women’s triathlon at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in 2021, was greeted at the Charles de Gaulle Airport by Katura Horton-Perinchief, the Bermuda chef de mission. The multiple […]




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Video: Hawley And Smith On Final Preparations

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triathletes Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith have been putting the finishing touches to their preparations in a “chilled environment” in the picturesque suburb of Poissy – about 40 minutes from the centre of Paris. The pair, who are making their Olympic debuts, were today [July 25] joined at their hotel […]




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Video: Glenn Jones Interviews Dame Flora Duffy

Emmy Award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones recently traveled to Colorado to interview defending Olympic gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy, with the pair discussing Dame Flora’s goals, her recovery from an injury, her sports-funding initiative, and more. Mr Jones works for NBC Boston, and we appreciate them allowing us to ‘borrow’ him for this special broadcast, which serves to take an in-depth […]




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Duffy On Olympic Goals, Legacy & More

Dame Flora Duffy – speaking to award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones – has talked about her goals heading into her fifth Olympic Games in Paris, her emotional return to action after a career-threatening injury, and her dreams for her sports-funding programme. Duffy will defend the gold medal she won at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in […]




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Remember When: Flora Duffy Claimed Gold

[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been exactly three years since Dame Flora Duffy became the island’s first athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games. She claimed victory in the women’s triathlon at the rescheduled Tokyo Games on July 27, 2021, to become only the second Bermudian to medal at the Olympics […]




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Triathlon Swim Session Cancelled Again

[Written by Stephen Wright] Pollution in the River Seine forced the cancellation of the second and final swimming practice session today [July 29]. Bermuda’s Tyler Smith is scheduled to compete in the men’s race tomorrow, while Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley are due to take to the river for the start of the women’s […]




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Bermuda Olympic Schedule: July 30 & July 31

The next athletes set to represent Bermuda at the Olympics in Paris will be our triathletes, with Tyler Smith competing tomorrow [July 30]; and Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley competing on Wednesday [July 31]. The triathlons start at 3am Bermuda time, so please set your alarm clocks or stay up all night! This is the […]




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Dame Flora Duffy Highlighted By World Triathlon

Olympic gold medalist Dame Flora Duffy will defend her title against 54 other athletes on July 31 at the women’s individual triathlon, with World Triathlon highlighting her and her competition ahead of the event. A World Triathlon story said, “At 8am on Wednesday 31 July, 55 athletes will line up in Paris for only the […]




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Triathlete Mothers Inspire Erica And Tyler

[Written by Stephen Wright] It is fair to say that Bermuda triathletes Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith have gotten some of their sporting talent and initiative from their mothers as they prepare to make their Olympic debuts in Paris. Erica and Tyler are following firmly in the footsteps of their parents, Julia Hawley and Karen […]




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Men’s Triathlon Postponed Due To Water Quality

[Updated] If you were planning to get up at 3:00am to watch Tyler Smith compete today [Tuesday, July 30], cancel your alarm clock as the men’s triathlon has been postponed due to the poor water quality - and it is now scheduled to take place on Wednesday July 31st. A few hours before the race was […]




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Dame Flora Duffy On Olympic Hopes In Paris

Dame Flora Duffy said she has renewed hope of producing a top performance at the Paris Games in the women’s triathlon tomorrow [July 31]. The Olympic champion told award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones in a recent interview for Bernews that her ambition is to win another medal and has left no stone unturned in her […]




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Duffy Finishes 5th, Hawley 41st, Smith 48th

[Updated] The Olympic women’s triathlon was held this morning [July 31] with Dame Flora Duffy racing to a 5th place finish in her fifth Olympic appearance for Bermuda and Erica Hawley finishing 41st in her Olympic debut. The appearance by Dame Flora Duffy equaled the all-time record for Olympic appearances in the triathlon, she is […]




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Photos: Bermuda Supporters At Paris Triathlon

Bermuda supporters gathered enthusiastically at the triathlon events this morning [July 31] in Paris, cheering on our athletes, with most supporters easily recognizable in their pink shirts and many of them carrying Bermuda flags. The events saw Dame Flora Duffy race to a fifth place finish in her fifth Olympic appearance for Bermuda, Erica Hawley finish […]




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Appleby Sponsors Youth Triathlon Team

Appleby announced its sponsorship of the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Youth Development Squad for the 2024 CARIFTA Championships in Barbados, where 38 athletes will compete. A spokesperson said, “Leading international law firm Appleby is proud to be the primary sponsor of the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s [BTA] Youth Development Squad [YDS] for the 2024 CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon, […]




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Triathletes Win Eight Medals At Carifta Games

The Bermuda triathlon team made an outstanding showing at the 2024 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships in Barbados, winning eight medals on the first day. A spokesperson said, “On the first day of competition, the Bermuda triathlon team put in some outstanding performances at the 2024 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships held in Barbados. Both Sanchez Smith and Naomi MacGuinness […]




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Dame Flora Duffy Ready For T100 Ibiza

Dame Flora Duffy is gearing up for her first race in the T100 Triathlon World Tour in Ibiza, Spain. The five-time Olympian will compete in the fifth leg of the eight-race series on the Mediterranean island from September 28 to 29. Among the contracted women’s triathletes on the start list for Ibiza are Ashleigh Gentle, […]




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Patty Petty Reflects On Paralympic Triathlon

[Written by Stephen Wright] Patty Petty has reflected on her experience as a technical official for World Triathlon at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Patty, a founding member of the Bermuda Triathlon Association [BTA] in 1981, has attended three Olympic Games as an official for the sport’s international governing body [Beijing 2008, London 2012 and […]




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Dame Flora Duffy Excited For T100 Ibiza

Dame Flora Duffy said she is excited to test herself in her first outing in the T100 Triathlon World Tour for two years. The five-time Olympian will compete in the fifth leg of the eight-race series in Ibiza, Spain, on Saturday [September 28]. “Excited to get back to some T100 Triathlon racing this weekend in […]




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Dame Flora Duffy On T100 Tour And More

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she is excited to be heading into unfamiliar territory as she prepares for her first T100 Triathlon World Tour race for two years. The five-time Olympian, who competes in the fifth leg of the eight-race series in Ibiza, Spain, tomorrow [September 28], is entering a new phase […]




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Dame Flora Duffy Finishes In Top Ten In Ibiza

Dame Flora Duffy achieved a top-ten finish in the T100 Triathlon Tour in Ibiza, Spain, today [September 28]. Duffy, competing for the first time since the Olympic Games in Paris last month, completed the 100-kilometre distance [2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run] in 3hr 39min 09sec. She had splits of 26:53, 2:06:22 and 1:04:12. It […]