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Rachel Olding is Senior Breaking News Editor at The Daily Beast. She has helmed the outlet’s breaking news coverage of the COVID pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, the Capitol riot, and the Uvalde mass shooting, among other stories. She previously worked for Australia’s Fairfax Media and Sydney Morning Herald.

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Trump: I Love J.D. Vance’s ‘Beautiful Blue Eyes’

OL’ BLUE EYES

J.D. Vance called Trump “America’s Hitler” and a “moral disaster,” but over the past few years he has distanced himself from his critiques and cozied up to the former President.

Owen Lavine | Published Jul 16, 2024

Witnesses Watched Trump Shooter Crawl Up on Nearby Roof

UNFATHOMABLE LAPSE

One witness said he repeatedly tried to flag the man’s existence to Secret Service agents and local cops for at least three minutes.

Rachel Olding | Published Jul 13, 2024

Alice Munro’s Alma Mater Pauses Position Named After Her

GOOD RIDDANCE

Munro’s daughter recently alleged that Munro’s second husband sexually abused her and Munro “chose to protect” him.

Owen Lavine | Published Jul 12, 2024

Meta to End Restrictions on Trump’s Facebook, Insta Accounts

SOCIAL CLIMBING

Meta said it believes “the American people should be able to hear from the nominees for president on the same basis.”

Mathew Murphy | Published Jul 12, 2024

Susan Collins Reveals Who She Will Vote for Instead of Trump

‘STILL MY FAVORITE’

The Maine senator, who previously abstained from an endorsement of either candidates in 2020, endorsed Nikki Haley during the Republican primary.

Owen Lavine | Published Jul 12, 2024

Birds vs. Drones: the New Battle on New York City’s Beaches

ATTACK!

Veronica Welsh, a wildlife coordinator at the Parks Department, said the birds were “very annoyed by the drones...They think they’re defending their chicks from a predator.”

The Daily Beast | Published Jul 12, 2024

Biden’s Awkward Call With Hispanic Dems Ends on Brutal Note

YIKES!

He showed up an hour late to the meeting and limited questions, according to reports.

Owen Lavine | Published Jul 12, 2024

Bankruptcy Judge Calls BS on Rudy Giuliani

TIME TO PAY UP

The judge sided with creditors who accused Giuliani of hiding his assets and using the bankruptcy case to avoid paying a $148 million defamation settlement.

Owen Lavine | Published Jul 12, 2024

RFK Jr. on Whether He Has More Female Accusers: ‘We’ll See’

SOUNDS PROMISING...

He recently apologized to a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her in 1998.

Owen Lavine | Published Jul 12, 2024

Hackers Steal Nearly Every AT&T Customer’s Data

WHOOPSIE

It’s the second major breach the company has had to deal with this year.

Owen Lavine | Published Jul 12, 2024

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