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Biden delivers remarks on the battle for the ‘soul’ of the nation: LIVE UPDATES
President Biden Thursday night solid Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans as a menace to the Structure intent on “destroying American democracy.”
“In the present day, there are risks round us we can not enable to prevail,” Biden mentioned, accusing Trump and his supporters of wanting to make use of violence to assault the nation’s democratic establishments.
Biden, throughout a speech in Philadelphia, mentioned the nation was at an inflection level and People have to declare,” This isn’t who we’re.” He recommended that MAGA Republicans are looking for to overthrow the present system. “We can’t be pro-insurrection and pro-American,” he mentioned. “Cease the assault on American democracy”
Biden in contrast Trump, who could be his opponent ought to he search reelection, to different autocrats in historical past who’ve subverted democracies. “Historical past exhibits us that blind loyalty to a single chief . . . is deadly to democracy,” he mentioned.
Whereas saying many Republicans don’t help Trump, Biden mentioned, “The Republican Get together in the present day is dominated, pushed and intimidated by Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans.”
Republicans say Biden ‘American soul’ speech was a political occasion demonizing GOP voters
Republicans Thursday mentioned President Biden’s speech at Independence Corridor in Philadelphia assailing Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters as insurrectionists was little greater than a political broadside demeaning his political opposition and lots of Republican voters.
Many took to Twitter to make their level.
“That was a marketing campaign speech below the guise of a presidential handle,” tweeted Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. “As an alternative of specializing in points impacting People, Biden demonized half the nation to distract from his failures.”
“The ‘Unity President’ views his political opponents as home terrorists,” mentioned Rep. Dan Bishop of North Carolina.
“Greater than 61% of my district in Southwest Florida would establish as a “MAGA Republican,” & I can guarantee you they’re a few of the most hardworking, freedom-loving, proud People I’ve ever met,” mentioned Rep. Byron Douglas of Florida. “The president would possibly hate you, however I really like you, & I’ll at all times struggle for our Republic.”
Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas recommended Biden had displayed some autocratic impulses himself.
“Joe Biden has tried to override the voting legal guidelines of each state within the Union, destroy the filibuster, and attacked the Supreme Courtroom,” he mentioned. “He has no proper to lecture others about destroying our establishments.”
Biden heckled mercilessly all through speech condemning MAGA Republicans
President Biden was loudly heckled as he spoke about what he mentioned was the menace to democracy posed by Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters.
Biden, throughout remarks at Independence Corridor in Philadelphia, was ceaselessly pressured to compete with somebody yelling at him by a bullhorn.
At one level, loud chants of “F**ok Joe Biden” could possibly be heard clearly within the background because the president spoke.
The president referenced the hecklers greater than as soon as, saying they’re “entitled to be outrageous, this can be a democracy.” However he recommended they lacked frequent sense and quipped, “Good manners is nothing they’ve ever suffered from.”
Fox Information’ Tara Prindiville contributed to this submit.
Biden to vow to face as much as ‘MAGA forces’ for taking nation ‘backwards’ in PA speech
Fox Information obtained a preview of ready excerpts from President Biden’s upcoming speech Thursday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, throughout which he’ll slam “MAGA forces” and vow to face up for American democracies.
“So tonight I’ve come right here to the place the place all of it started to talk plainly to the nation concerning the threats we face. Concerning the energy now we have in our personal fingers to satisfy these threats. And concerning the unbelievable future that lies in entrance of us if solely we select it,” the ready remarks state.
“MAGA forces are decided to take this nation backwards. Backwards to an America the place there isn’t any proper to decide on, no proper to privateness, no proper to contraception, no proper to marry who you like,” the president will proceed.
“For a very long time, we’ve reassured ourselves that American democracy is assured. However it isn’t. We’ve got to defend it. Shield it. Get up for it. Each one among us,” he’ll say.
Fox Information’ Pat Ward contributed to this report.
Biden speech to be ‘optimistic,’ White Home says, however will hammer ‘menace to the democracy’
A senior White Home official says that President Biden’s Thursday speech can be “optimistic,” on the way forward for the nation, Fox Information’ Patrick Ward studies, however that the president will hammer these he sees as a menace to American democracy.
“That is an optimistic speech the place he’ll discuss how he believes we are able to get via this present second,” the senior White Home official mentioned. “He may even discuss in a really direct means… concerning the direct menace to the democracy and the extremism that may be a menace proper now to democracy.”
The official mentioned these threats embrace, “A motion that does not imagine in free and honest elections,” and “A motion that’s speaking about violence in response to actions that they do not like or do not agree with.”
Republicans, in the meantime, say Biden is smearing People who do not agree with him.
“When the President speaks tonight at Independence Corridor, the primary traces out of his mouth needs to be to apologize for slandering tens of thousands and thousands of People as ‘fascists,’” Home Minority Chief Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is anticipated to say in a prebuttal to Biden’s speech, in keeping with remarks obtained by Fox Information’ Haris Alic.
That remark is a response to a latest assertion from Biden accusing Republicans of embracing “semi-fascism.”
Kevin McCarthy to rebuke Biden for politically charged rhetoric throughout prebuttal Pennsylvania speech
Home Minority Chief Kevin McCarthy is anticipated demand President Biden apologize for allegedly attacking Republican voters throughout a marketing campaign swing by Scranton, Pa., Thursday.
“As an alternative of making an attempt to carry our nation collectively to unravel these challenges, President Biden has chosen to divide, demean, and disparage his fellow People – just because they disagree together with his insurance policies,” McCarthy, R-Caif., is anticipated to say, in keeping with excerpts of the speech obtained by Fox Information Digital.
“When the President speaks tonight at Independence Corridor, the primary traces out of his mouth needs to be to apologize for slandering tens of thousands and thousands of People as ‘fascists,’” McCarthy is anticipated so as to add.
That remark is a response to a latest assertion from Biden accusing Republicans of embracing “semi-fascism.”
To learn extra from Fox Information’ Haris Alic, click on right here.
Biden remarks anticipated to painting political opposition as a menace to democracy
President Biden is anticipated to ship a blistering assault on Republicans throughout a prime-time handle from outdoors Independence Corridor in Philadelphia.
Biden will journey to the birthplace of the U.S. Structure Thursday to put out what Democrats see as an indictment of the GOP.
The remarks are anticipated to be a darker model of the speech Biden typically gave on the 2020 marketing campaign path, evaluating the election to a battle for the “soul of the nation.”
Biden hinted on the tone and substance of the speech throughout a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday when accusing Republicans of abandoning the rule of legislation.
To learn extra from Fox Information’ Haris Alic, click on right here.
Miami, FL
Designs revealed for Miami-inspired city in the Middle East
A masterplan has been unveiled for a coastal neighborhood in Bahrain which is partly inspired by the U.S. city of Miami.
Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach will span just over two miles of length along Bahrain’s coastline. According to an official release, the mixed-use district will draw inspiration from Miami’s low-rise Art Deco buildings combined with traditional local design.
The walkable locale will feature new homes, hotels, and retail options in addition to public green spaces and “state-of-the-art” amenities.
The city is designed around three main streets, which will be lined with native trees and are intended to encourage walking and cycling across the district.
The site will be flanked by two large hotels, with smaller, boutique hotels positioned at 500-meter intervals throughout, and residential communities nestled in between.
Neighborhoods will incorporate shaded green courtyards and alleyways that the city’s designers say are inspired by Bahrain’s traditional design principles to create cool outdoor spaces.
At the heart of the development will lie a public surf park, featuring wave-generation technology to simulate the experience of a natural ocean environment on land.
The beach links to a network of piers stretching into the sea, forming protective coves to safeguard the shoreline, and a green park will serve to separate the beachfront from the main road.
“We are creating a green and walkable community on the beach, which offers a range of crafted experiences for residents and visitors,” said Gerard Evenden, head of Studio ar Foster + Partners, the firm behind the designs.
“The permeable development features tree-lined streets, shaded courtyards, and a spectacular public park that directly connects with the waterfront. Needless to say, the west-facing district will also offer some of the best sunset views in Bahrain,” Evenden added.
Newsweek has contacted Foster + Partners for comment via email form.
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is a small island nation in the Persian Gulf, situated between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
With a population of around 1.5 million, its economy primarily relies on oil, financial services, and tourism.
In neighboring Saudi Arabia, the first project for the country’s Neom megacity recently opened.
Known as Sindalah, the opening of the “luxury island destination” represented a significant milestone for the project, which has become the world’s biggest construction site as part of an effort by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the nation’s economy.
However, a recent report from human rights organization ALQST warned that companies working with the biggest construction projects in Saudi Arabia, which includes several American firms, run the risk of “political and reputational risks” as the projects face allegations of dangerous conditions and abuse of migrant workers.
The report came amid allegations that thousands of migrant construction workers have died or gone missing since 2017.
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Dallas, TX
Position battleground (defense): Cowboys vs Commanders head-to-head breakdown
Previously we broke down the offense for this week’s upcoming game for the Dallas Cowboys. Now we dive back into the position battleground, this time looking at how the defensive positions and special teams stack up against each other.
DEFENSIVE LINE
What more can we say about this defensive line we haven’t already complained about this season? The sad fact is this Dallas defensive line has allowed more rushing touchdowns than any other team in the NFL, and only the Carolina Panthers have allowed more rushing yards. No matter how much people tell you this is a passing league, the easiest way to control and win a game is to dominate in the ground game. Every week we see the opposition running at will against Dallas and that makes for a long day as a Cowboys fan. Last week, Joe Mixon was the latest to enjoy the freedom and averaged 5.4 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns. Now that same defensive line is facing an offense that ranks sixth in rushing yards and leads the league in rushing touchdowns.
The Dallas Cowboys rank last in rushing touchdowns and that will suit Dan Quinn and his defensive line perfectly. Their defensive line is giving up a lot of yards on the ground and ranks right behind Dallas, but they are allowing a lot fewer rushing touchdowns than Dallas. In what we expect in the typical Dan Quinn system, it leaks a lot on the ground but makes up for it in sacks, pressures and reducing passing yards. The Washington Commanders have notched 29 sacks this year, that’s the fifth-most, and the player leading the team in sacks is none other than Dante Fowler Jr. He now has 8.5 sacks which is third-most in the league and his 10 tackles for loss is fourth-most. Another ex-Cowboy defensive linemen ranks behind Fowler for the Commanders in sacks, Dorance Armstrong, and that just adds more salt to the wound. Both Jonathan Allen and Javontae Jean-Baptiste will miss this game and have been moved to injured reserve.
Win: Commanders
LINEBACKER
This could be a place where the Cowboys match up well against the Commanders thanks to the efforts of DeMarvion Overshown and Eric Kendricks. Among linebackers in the league, Kendricks ranks in the top-ten in tackles with 87, and Overshown is proving to be quite the Swiss Army knife out there utilizing his speed and acceleration on every down.
Why this isn’t a cut-clear win for Dallas at linebacker this week is the Commanders have two productive linebackers on their roster. Frankie Luvu is second on the team in sacks with seven, and the other linebacker is the great Bobby Wagner. He may not be the Wagner of years past, but he’s still a great tackler and still possesses high-level instincts to find the ball carrier.
Conclusion:
The Commanders linebackers have more sacks but the Cowboys group have more tackles. To break the tie is missed tackles, where Dallas has more.
Win: Commanders
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Seeing this defensive back unit try and operate without DaRon Bland is a tough watch. Caelen Carson was left out last week and in his place stepped Josh Butler. He made one very good pass breakup but also gave up some big plays. Malik Hooker getting an interception was a good moment and although he’s been up and down this year. Markquese Bell left last week’s game early with a shoulder injury, he’s now being shutdown for the season. Jourdan Lewis missed last week so keep an eye on his status this week. And, of course, keep an eye on the situation with DaRon Bland that as he edges closer to starting.
The Commanders defensive backs enjoy the fact the defensive line is getting so much pressure up front. Although they are allowing very few passing yards, that factor is two-fold. One is due to the fact the defensive front is doing well creating pressure, but the other fact is due to teams finding it easier to run on them than passing. The team has few interceptions and has allowed more receiving touchdowns than Dallas. For everything the Commanders defense does well in the passing game, the passer rating allowed in comparison to Dallas is negligible. Jeremy Chinn is tackling everything that comes his way but the biggest threat in the secondary is the recently-acquired Marshon Lattimore. He could make his debut with the team this week.
Conclusion:
This would be much easier to deduce if Bland was in the mix here. Without him we have to give the nod to Washington based on the fact they are keeping the yards extremely low.
Win: Commanders
SPECIAL TEAMS
Is there anything more Dallas this year than watching Brandon Aubrey looking to take a long field goal attempt, for a foul to go in Dallas’ favor, and then for that drive to end in zero points scored. Aubrey is fourth in field goals made and his 89% accuracy rating ranks 12th among starting kickers.
Austin Seibert has made two more field goals than Aubrey and has a 92% accuracy rating. Where these two kickers differ is in field goals of 50+ yards where they are miles apart. Aubrey has made ten field goals at long distance and has a 91% accuracy, Siebert has made one from three attempts.
KaVontae Turpin ranks second in kickoff return and punt return average, he also has a punt return for a touchdown.
Olamide Zaccheaus averages 10.9 yards per punt return, that ranks 19th, and Austin Ekler ranks sixth in kickoff return yards.
Win: Cowboys
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Atlanta, GA
Thanksgiving Turkey Trots in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2024
ATLANTA – It’s become a tradition for many serious and not-so-serious athletes and families to go for a run or walk prior to eating a big Thanksgiving meal. Many of these runs/walks often benefit worthy causes. Here’s a list of runs and walks around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Acworth Turkey Chase
- When: 8 a.m., Nov. 23
- Where: Downtown Acworth
- What: Includes the Little Pilgrim Trot (2K walk) and a 5K run. This event is a qualifier for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.
- How Much: Starting at $10 for Little Pilgrim Trot, $20 for untimed fun run, $30 for timed run
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Early Bird Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
- When: 8 a.m., Nov. 23 (check-in begins at 6:30 a.m.)
- Where: 200 Chastain Meadows Court, Kennesaw
- What: 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon
- How Much: $25 on race day
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Get Basted Turkey Trot
- When: 8 a.m., Nov. 24
- Where: North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming
- What: 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon
- How Much: $25 on race day
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Turkey Trot of McDonough
- When: 7 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Academy Sports & Outdoors, 198 South Point Blvd., McDonough
- What: 1-mile fun run, 5K, and 10K options
- How Much: Starting at $30
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Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Dash
- When: 7:45 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Center Parc Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta
- What: Half marathon, 5K, and 1-mile dash. Starts under Atlanta’s Olympic rings with a post-race celebration.
- How Much: Starting at $25
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Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K/10K/Fun Run
- When: 7:45 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta
- What: 9th annual 5K, 10K, and fun run
- How Much: Starting at $25
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Tryptophan Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
- When: 7:30 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: 405 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming
- What: 14th annual race on Big Creek Parkway
- How Much: Starting at $70
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MUST Ministries Gobble Jog
- When: 7:30 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Marietta Square, downtown Marietta
- What: 10K and 5K timed races, as well as untimed 5K, 1K, and Tot Trot. Benefits MUST Ministries.
- How Much: Starting at $40
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Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon
- When: Nov. 28
- Where: 3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek
- What: 5K, 10K, 15K, and half marathon
- How Much: $25 on race day
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Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- When: 8:30 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, 12626 NW CR 231, Gainesville
- What: Scenic 5K and 10K through fields and forests
- How Much: Starting at $40
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Rome Turkey Trot
- When: 9 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: AdventHealth Stadium, 755 Braves Blvd., Rome
- What: 5K USATF-certified race and a 3K family stroll
- How Much: Starting at $30
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Dahlonega Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run
- When: 8:30 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Lumpkin County High School, 2001 Indian Drive, Dahlonega
- What: 11th annual 5K and fun run
- How Much: Starting at $40
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Blue Ridge Turkey Trot
- When: 8 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Downtown Blue Ridge
- What: Thanksgiving Day race/walk for all ages
- How Much: Starting at $30
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Oconee River Greenway Turkey Trot
- When: 8 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Oconee River Greenway, 420 E. Greene Street, Milledgeville
- What: 1-mile fun run/walk or 5K race on the scenic Greenway
- How Much: Starting at $15
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West Georgia Turkey Trot
- When: 9 a.m., Nov. 28
- Where: Hobbs Farm Greenbelt Trailhead, Carrollton
- What: 5K, 10K, and Gobble Wobble for kids. Benefits foster care programs.
- How Much: Starting at $20
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