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The polls have been released and Kamala Harris has closed the gap on Donald Trump.A combined seven national polls conducted since Harris announced her candidacy for president on Sunday after Joe Biden dropped out of the race have cut the Democratic lead by about half, and several closely watched polls, including one released Friday by The Wall Street Journal, have her statistically tied with the former president.A New York Times/Siena poll conducted Thursday found that Harris had a lead of 6 to 7 percentage points depending on whether third parties were included.Harris's rise in support has come in large part…

As Laguna Beach struggles with significant tourism impacts, city officials and local stakeholders are working together to consider ways to offset some of the associated costs.Proposals to increase the transient accommodations tax and increase the business license tax were presented to the City Council Tuesday night, but the committee did not act on either.A two-thirds majority of the City Council was needed to put either tax before voters in November, and city staff set an Aug. 9 deadline to submit ballot language and an unbiased analysis from the city attorney.The proposal also included increasing the room tax, also known as…

With Culpo and McCaffrey's wedding and a star-studded movie shoot, Rhode Island has been a hotbed of celebrity action this year, but where will they be dining while visiting the Ocean State?Common in Italian restaurants.Here's what you need to know about the celebrities who were spotted dining out in Rhode Island this year.Steve Schirripa enjoyed meatballs at Longo Ristorante Pizzeria in Westerly.Actor Steve Schirripa, known for his roles in “The Sopranos” and “Blue Bloods,” has been a regular at Longo's in Westerly for many years.Schirripa most recently visited the pizzeria in February, enjoying some meatballs with his dog, Willie.In a…

Celebrities at the 2024 Olympics: Ariana Grande, Snoop Dogg, Lady GagaUS Olympics Sports Entertainment Life Money Technology Travel OpinionUSA TODAY Exclusive:Our portfolio:2024 Paris OlympicsAdd TopicAs athletes compete for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, some stars are stepping out in medal-worthy form. Take a look at some of the athletes spotted at the Summer Olympics so far.Things got “Wicked” in Paris as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande posed together on the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony on July 26, 2024.Jonathan Nackstrand, AFP via Getty ImagesCeline Dion performed Edith Piaf's “L'amour” atop the Eiffel Tower during the Opening Ceremony…

If you've ever been to a K-pop concert, you'll know that having an artist's official “lightstick” is an essential part of the concert-watching experience. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team South Korea will partner with industry leader HYBE to embrace this special aspect of K-pop superfandom through their own lightsticks, official cheering songs, and more. explore explore Check out the latest videos, charts and news Check out the latest videos, charts and news Typically handheld devices with a plastic tube and a glowing top, lightsticks are customized for each act with specific colors, markers and designs, rather than being disposable…

Just weeks after the Biden administration allowed Cuban citizens to use the U.S. banking system, Cuba has reportedly banned its small businesses from using U.S. bank accounts. Havana's decision comes at a time when the country is grappling with its worst economic crisis since the collapse of the Soviet Union and inflation that hit 31 percent last year, Bloomberg reported on Friday (July 26). According to reports, Cuba is aiming to keep the dollars in the country. Now, the government says all payments to overseas suppliers must be made through local banks, Bloomberg reported. The move is reportedly part of…

The city of Denver reached a settlement to avoid a lawsuit alleging it was “abandoning minority- and women-owned businesses.” DENVER — The city of Denver has reached a settlement with an investment fund after a project to support women- and minority-owned businesses collapsed. The City of Denver has agreed to pay all outstanding bills to the Domestic Emerging Markets Investment (DEMI) Fund, ending a relationship built to benefit small businesses owned by women and people of color. In March, the fund's director filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, alleging that city leaders “brazenly abandoned minority- and women-owned businesses…

(NewsNation) — With Democrats changing their presumptive 2024 presidential nominee from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris, the party has lost three “keys” to victory, but four more still remain, according to the historian who came up with the “keys” formula. “You need six negative keys to rule out a party holding the White House,” said Alan Lichtman, a historian at American University. “At this point, the Democratic Party has lost three keys by switching to Harris,” he told NewsNation's “Elizabeth Vargas Report.” He said the Democrats lost the key of “party credibility” after their crushing defeat in the 2022 midterm…

Happy Friday! Summer is flying by and the Olympics have officially begun, time to have some fun, kick back and kick off your weekend with these 10 best celebrity TikToks of the week. 1. Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg, One of the last people to carry the Olympic torch, he will dance and give the blessing at the opening ceremony.2. Jennifer GarnerJennifer Garner set up a camera at a bird feeder and discovered her home was full of talented bird models. 3. Lele PonsLele Pons pulls a tanning prank at the airport and gets hilarious reactions from strangers in a video that…

Some of the language used in this story may be difficult to hear.River Forest, Ill. (CBS) A River Forest business owner said he's been subjected to abuse from a neighboring store owner for more than a year.Shop owner Glenda Harris said the man repeatedly called her and her daughter racial slurs, an incident that was caught on camera this week leading to him being taken away in handcuffs. River Forest Police charged Robert Palomo with misdemeanor battery after they say his crimes were captured on video.Various camera angles captured Palomo, the owner of Diamonds in the Rough in River Forest,…