Despite not holding any major interviews or press conferences since becoming the Democrats’ de facto nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris’ favorability rating has skyrocketed with the help of positive media coverage since President Joe Biden left the race on July 21. Beginning on July 22, one day after Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed his vice president, Harris’s favorability rating began to climb, according to polling compiled by RealClearPolitics. On July 22, Harris’ average favorability rating stood at a dismal 37.9%, but it didn’t stay below 40% for long. A week after Biden dropped out and Democrats pushed Harris as the new nominee, the vice president’s favorability rating jumped to 41.7%. It continued to climb into August, reaching 45.5% on the 15th, and as of Thursday, it stands at 47.2%. As recently as late June and early July, some polls showed Harris’ favorable/unfavorable spread underwater by more than 20 points. Now, recent polls from Morning Consult, Rasmussen, and Emerson have Harris in the green by 1-4 points. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Harris’ favorability rating has overtaken that of her rival, Donald Trump, who currently holds an average 44.2% favorability rating, per RCP. The vice president’s rating has also overtaken her boss’s favorability rating, which is barely eclipsing 40% as of Thursday. Look at Kamala Harris’s net favorable rating over the last 12 months. pic.twitter.com/Jax6Sm4ZfC — Tom Bevan (@TomBevanRCP) August 29, 2024 The vice president is also enjoying a rise in polling, marking a significant improvement for Democrats in 2024 battleground states. According to a Fox News poll released on Wednesday, Harris is polling better against Trump than Biden was in important swing states and closing the gap in Sun Belt states. Trump — who had a comfortable lead in the polling against Biden in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina — is now only leading Harris by 1 point in North Carolina and trailing the vice president by 1-2 points in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada. Harris, who has been slammed for avoiding major media appearances, will finally sit down for a pre-taped interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash that will be broadcast on Thursday night. The Democratic nominee’s running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will join Harris for the CNN interview. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI Harris has yet to release any substantive policy platform on her campaign website nearly 40 days after Biden dropped out of the race. The few policies she has proposed, such as instituting price controls on groceries, imposing an unprecedented 25% unrealized capital gains tax, and giving first-time homeowners a federal handout, have been slammed by economic analysts and Republicans as unconstitutional  and “communist.”

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with a high school band about leadership — but to the casual observer, she sounded more like she was talking to a group of preschoolers. Harris, who is now officially the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee despite the fact that she never won a single primary vote on her own merits, was campaigning with running mate Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) at her side at the time. WATCH: Why is Kamala speaking to these high schoolers as if they're toddlers? pic.twitter.com/UqxRm05w4Y — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 28, 2024 In the video, Harris appeared to be over-enunciating every syllable, speaking slowly as if she didn’t think the students would be able to keep up with what she was saying. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. “Our country is counting on you,” she said, nodding her head with every word and talking with her hands for added emphasis. “All of you. You are leaders. By the very fact that you all are here in this room, doing what you do at this incredible school, doing it as one big team, understanding all the different parts that fit together to create a team.” Critics pointed out that Harris’ awkward communication style might be at least part of the reason her campaign team has not had her front and center, getting as much media exposure as possible. “Kamala explains the concept of how teams work together to a high school band as if they are 5 years old,” conservative communications strategist Greg Price posted. “It’s a real mystery why her handlers never let her speak without a script …” Kamala explains the concept of how teams work together to a high school band as if they are 5 years old. It's a real mystery why her handlers never let her speak without a script…pic.twitter.com/iS2p4gtTJx — Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 28, 2024 “When the hands start a-wavin’, you know it’s gonna be baaaaaaaaaad,” The Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro added. When the hands start a-wavin', you know it's gonna be baaaaaaaaaad https://t.co/dyCVsTrgs0 — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) August 29, 2024 “Can’t imagine being Tim Walz and having to listen to this bulls*** nonsense and then act like I agree with it???? Hilarious,” another X account posted. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI Can’t imagine being Tim Walz and having to listen to this bullshit nonsense and then act like I agree with it???? Hilarious https://t.co/uorezAF8Pv — PurebloodedHillbillyMagaDonian (@HillbillyTruth) August 29, 2024 Harris is set to do her first interview since she became the de facto nominee over one month ago. She will sit for a pre-taped interview — with her running mate by her side — with friendly CNN anchor Dana Bash. That interview is scheduled to air Thursday evening.

NASA has managed to capture countless breathtaking photos of our galaxy. But did you know that the clearest view of the moon comes from photos taken by a photographer in Iraq? His name is Darya Kawa, and the result of his four-day-long photoshoot is absolutely mind-blowing. If you’ve ever taken a photo of the moon, you know how difficult it is to get anything more than a bright blob. But even those with the best equipment struggle to get images as clear as Darya. With that said, how did he manage to pull off this incredible feat? According to a post shared in the Astrophotography Facebook group, it took “four days of continuous moon observation and shooting.” In the end, the image size turned out to be 708 gigabytes (GB) — for context, the average smartphone only has storage for 64-128 GB. Take a look at the photo for yourself in the video below! @metrouk This photographer has taken the clearest photos of our moon ever recorded Consisting of over 80,000 photos and 700GB of data, the photographs required 4 continuous days of moon observation and shooting. Space will never fail to amaze me #fy #fyp #news #breakingnews #moon #photography #photographer #space #moonlight #planet #planets #universe ♬ original sound – MetroUK In addition to sharing the type of camera and telescope used for this image, Darya says that over 81,000 images were stacked to make it. He also makes note of the fact that absolutely no AI was used in this photo. In other words, getting a photo as clear as this of the moon takes an incredible amount of time and skill! Photographer Manages to Capture the Clearest Moon Photos, Leaving Us All Speechless View this post on Instagram A post shared by Darya Kawa Mirza (@daryavaseum) “This is my most advanced moon photograph ever, featuring interesting surface details and maybe no one has ever seen it before,” Darya shares. “This is just incredible,” someone shares in reply to Darya’s photos. “Putting people on the moon has to be one of the biggest achievements for all of humanity.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Stunning Photos Capture The Clearest View Of The Moon Ever Recorded appeared first on InspireMore.

Pacific walrus populations are declining. They reside primarily in the Bering, Chukchi, East Siberian, and Laptev Seas. Climate change affects their reliance on patches of sea ice to rest, negatively impacting their migration patterns. When her herd left a female Pacific walrus calf behind during migration, an extraordinary thing happened. Five organizations across the United States began a rescue mission to save the baby walrus. Image from Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center. The baby walrus was only a few weeks old when abandoned. She was found on July 22, 2024, near Utqiagvik, Alaska, and transported to the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) in Seward, Alaska. Rehabilitation efforts have begun with permission from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The cooperative effort includes the Indianapolis Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, SeaWorld, ASLC, and USFWS assistance. Image from Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center. When the baby walrus was rescued, she was dehydrated, weak, and hungry. A walrus calf spends up to two years with its mother, learning to care for itself. Due to her young age, this calf would have had no chance of survival on her own. Image from Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center. Human surrogates spend shifts around the clock with the baby walrus during rehabilitation. They provide the companionship and touch necessary for the calf to thrive. While this offers a chance of survival, the walrus will not be able to return to the open ocean. Although she continues to improve daily since the rescue, the baby walrus is still in a critical state. The Importance Of This Baby Walrus Rescue Effort ASLC is the only authorized rehabilitation center for marine mammals in Alaska. They have rescued 11 Pacific walrus calves in the past. Only four North American zoos house Pacific walruses, so this calf will eventually become an ambassador for the species at one of those locations. Dr. Chris Dold, SeaWorld’s Chief Zoological Officer, said, “Walruses are amazing ambassadors for the Arctic and an inspiration to all of us to be better stewards of the planet we all share.” She is already practicing. Image from Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center. The cooperative effort offers this baby walrus her best chance at survival while also aiding efforts to highlight climate action and ecosystem preservation. Dr. Wei Ying Wong, ASLC President and CEO, said, “This one abandoned and rescued walrus calf serves as a vital ambassador for her species, the communities who rely upon them, and the arctic ecosystem. ASLC and our partners are excited to contribute to the broader effort of conserving these magnificent creatures and their ecosystems, including the rich culture and wisdom of the Alaska Native peoples, who have been here since time immemorial.” You can get updates on the progress of this baby Pacific walrus by visiting the ASLC Facebook and Instagram pages. You may also check any partnering social media accounts for updates. They will fill your feeds with adorable clips like the baby snuggling in for the night. Rescue operations like the joint effort to save this baby walrus are essential. While it may seem inconsequential (it is only one baby walrus), the future of our planet depends on maintaining an effective ecosystem with all our flora and fauna. Please share this to spread the joy. Kaiti Grant | Alaska SeaLife Center provided the featured image. The post Race Against Time: Rescuers Team Up To Save Orphaned Baby Walrus In Unprecedented Effort appeared first on InspireMore.

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