Vice President Kamala Harris contrasted on Tuesday her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, to former President Donald Trump‘s pick, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). A rally in Philadelphia served as the first time the public got a chance to see Harris appear with Walz as partners in the Democratic Party’s presidential ticket for the 2024 election. “He really does shine a light on a brighter future that we can build together. In his state, he has been a model chief executive,” Harris declared. “With his experience,” she added, Walz would be ready on “day one” to serve in the White House starting next January. Kamala: "When you compare [Tim Walz's] resume—shall we?—to Trump's running mate, well some might say it's like a matchup between the varsity team and the JV squad." pic.twitter.com/e8ohUKrEz9 — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) August 6, 2024 After the audience cheered, Harris delivered a line that alluded to Walz being a former high school football coach. “When you compare [Tim Walz’s] resume — shall we? — to Trump’s running mate, well, some might say it’s like a matchup between the varsity team and the JV squad,” Harris said. Harris said voters “each face a question, what kind of country do we want to live in: a country of freedom, compassion, and rule of law; or a country of chaos, fear, and hate?” “And here’s the beauty of our democracy,” she added. “We each have the power to answer that question. We each have the power to answer that question. The power is with the people!” WATCH BEN SHAPIRO’S ‘SCAMALA: KAMALA HARRIS UNMASKED’ ON DAILYWIRE+ Walz edged out Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to become Harris’ VP pick. Karoline Leavitt, the Trump campaign press secretary, released a statement dubbing Walz “a dangerously liberal extremist” who tried to reshape Minnesota “in the image of” deep-blue California. She knocked Walz for “proposing his own carbon-free agenda,” “suggesting stricter emission standards for gas-powered cars,” and “embracing policies to allow convicted felons to vote.” Vance explained to reporters how he believes that Harris picking Walz showed how “radical” and out of touch the vice president is with struggling Americans. He said they make an “interesting tag team” because Walz “allowed rioters to burn down Minneapolis in the summer of 2020” and Harris “helped bail them out of jail.”

Jessica Simpson hit back at a claim she’s started drinking after she wrote a post on social media celebrating her son’s birthday following nearly six years of sobriety. On Monday, the 44-year-old singer posted a picture on Instagram of her son on his 11th birthday and wrote, “I’m gonna be a braggin’ Mom for a moment and just say that I have the kindest, most handsome 11yr old son on the planet.” “Fun fact: we both find lucky pennies randomly every other week and use them to WIN my scratchers together,” she added. “Mama loves you Ace Knute Johnson- OH SO VERY MUCH!!!” In the comments, someone responded in all caps, “Stop Drinking.” Simpson saw the comment and made it clear nothing could be further from the truth, People magazine reported. “I haven’t wanted or touched alcohol since October 2017 and it has been the best decision I’ve made for myself and for my family,” Simpson wrote. “Thank you for your concern, but you have me very misunderstood,” she added. “Sending love your way.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jessica Simpson (@jessicasimpson) The person who made the comment apologized and backtracked for what they said, the outlet noted. The superstar singer has been very open about her personal struggles with everything from weight loss to sobriety, as noted in her 2020 memoir “Open Book.” In November 2021, the “Sweetest Sin” hitmaker celebrated her four years of sobriety with an image she posted on Instagram, the day she said she would allow herself “to take back” her “light.” “This person in the early morning of Nov 1, 2017 is an unrecognizable version of myself,” she captioned the post of the candid image. “I had so much self discovery to unlock and explore. I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity.” WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “Personally, to do this I needed to stop drinking alcohol because it kept my mind and heart circling in the same direction and quite honestly I was exhausted,” she added. “I wanted to feel the pain so I could carry it like a badge of honor. I wanted to live as a leader does and break cycles to advance forward- never looking back with regret and remorse over any choice I have made and would make for the rest of my time here within this beautiful world.” “I can’t believe it has been 4yrs!” Simpson continued. “It feels like maybe 2. I think that is a good thing. Ha. There is so much stigma around the word alcoholism or the label of an alcoholic. The real work that needed to be done in my life was to actually accept failure, pain, brokenness, and self sabotage. The drinking wasn’t the issue. I was.” She concluded her post, noting that she didn’t “respect my own power” nor “love” herself, but said she now does. “I am wildly honest and comfortably open. I am free.” Related: Jessica Simpson Celebrates Huge Weight-Loss Milestone

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) made his debut as Vice President Kamala Harris‘ running mate with an attempted roast of their Republican opponents, former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance — and while he got some laughs from the Philadelphia audience, he joined Harris in delivering very little substance. Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) introduced Harris in a wild rant that immediately drew comparisons to the scream that is credited with killing former Governor Howard Dean’s (D-VT) 2004 presidential run. Josh Shapiro goes FULL Howard Dean. pic.twitter.com/qKm7M2LhGD — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 6, 2024 Harris introduced Walz with a joke, laughing at herself as she claimed that pitting the Minnesota liberal against someone like Vance was like playing the varsity against the JV team. VP: Tim Walz will be ready on day one. When you compare his resume to Trump’s running mate… some might say it’s like a matchup between the Varsity team and the JV squad pic.twitter.com/rIC4B1JHQn — Acyn (@Acyn) August 6, 2024 When Walz took over, he tried to keep the jokes flowing, but managed to trip over his own record — and an admitted lie about JD Vance — in the process. First, Walz claimed that violent crime had been up under Trump and added a jab at the continuing court cases against the former president: “And that’s not even counting the crimes he committed.” Walz: Make no mistake, violent crime was up under Donald Trump…. That’s not even counting the crimes he committed pic.twitter.com/SIhPdq0DCF — Acyn (@Acyn) August 6, 2024 But Walz, as a number of critics pointed out earlier that day, was in charge of Minnesota when rioters burned half of Minneapolis to the ground after George Floyd died in police custody — and Harris, for her part, helped raise bail money for the perpetrators. WATCH BEN SHAPIRO’S ‘SCAMALA: KAMALA HARRIS UNMASKED’ ON DAILYWIRE+ Walz then argued in defense of abortion by claiming that Minnesota stood for the right to privacy: “In Minnesota, we respect our neighbors and their personal choices that they make. Even if we wouldn’t make the same choice for ourselves, there’s a golden rule, mind your own damn business.” Walz: In Minnesota we respect our neighbors and their personal choices that they make. Even if we wouldn’t make the same choice for ourselves, there’s a golden rule, mind your own damn business. pic.twitter.com/TRQNlbySlE — Acyn (@Acyn) August 6, 2024 But it was also Walz, during the COVID pandemic, who called on Minnesotans to rat out their neighbors if they dared to venture outside during quarantine or refuse to put on a face mask. “Mind your own damn business” says Walz, who literally created a snitch line to tell on people who went outside or didn’t have face masks during COVID. — Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 6, 2024 Walz went on to say that he’d be happy to debate Vance — “That is, if he’s willing to get off the couch and show up … see what I did there?” “The JD Vance couch thing is a totally invented and arguably slanderous s***post and I’m gobsmacked that the guy I’ve been hearing all day is Mr. Midwest Decency would pull it out at his introductory rally,” The Bulwark’s Andrew Egger noted. The JD Vance couch thing is a totally invented and arguably slanderous shitpost and I’m gobsmacked that the guy I’ve been hearing all day is Mr. Midwest Decency would pull it out at his introductory rally https://t.co/5MFJul2sZx — Andrew Egger (@EggerDC) August 6, 2024 Walz’s “joke” referenced a vulgar but debunked X post about Vance and a couch, and got a smile and a raised eyebrow from Harris.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Recognizing someone’s attraction to you can be as simple as laughing at your worst jokes or finding reasons to touch you. However, there are times when people can be difficult to decipher. It’s generally more difficult to recognize subtle, subconscious indicators of attraction, especially before a strong connection develops. Here are three significant signals that someone is interested in you, based on psychological research. 1. I can’t take my eyes off of you: extended eye contact Prolonged eye contact is one of the most obvious signals of attraction. People who are attracted to someone maintain eye contact for longer periods than usual, motivated by a desire to connect with and better understand the other person. One common way this behavior shows itself is when people try to look at you even if they haven’t met you yet, looking for a chance to catch your eye. When you notice them, they may maintain steady eye contact or avert their gaze, only to look back again when you glance away. A 2014 study published in Psychological Science revealed that eye gaze can indicate if a person is in love or lust. When participants thought about love, they focused more on the person’s face. Unsurprisingly, when participants thought about lust, they concentrated on the body. Those long periods of staring at each other say, “You have my attention,” and it’s a great way to start demonstrating their interest in you. 2. I’ll be your mirror: the mimicry of attraction Mirroring is the subconscious act of imitating someone you admire’s gestures, posture, motions, or speaking patterns. It’s a nonverbal message that says, “I’m interested and admire you.” This behavior promotes harmony and rapport, making interactions more comfortable and enjoyable. Imagine you’re on a date in a cozy café. Every time you sip your drink, your date takes a sip from theirs. When you lean in to converse more closely, your date responds by leaning in as well. These subtle imitations of your acts indicate that your date is attracted to you and is attempting to establish a deeper connection by matching their behaviors to yours. A 2016 study found that romantically attached people copy their partners more than close platonic friends. This automatic copying is associated with relationship quality and adult attachment style, indicating a stronger bond and attraction. 3. Voice of the heart: variations in voice Finally, shifts in vocal tone may suggest attraction. When someone is attracted to another person, their voice softens and modulates. This adjustment is a subconscious effort to appear more appealing and interesting to the person of interest. According to a 2018 study, both men and women modify their voice tone in response to their date’s appeal. The study argues that dynamic vocal modulation, such as decreasing or rising pitch, is a purposeful activity used to communicate desire and boost perceived attractiveness. Men tend to drop their voices, while women raise theirs while speaking to someone they like, indicating their interest and intention to appeal to their date. Recognizing these subconscious indicators might reveal vital information about a person’s sentiments and intentions. Prolonged eye contact, mirroring actions, and changes in voice pitch are all subtle but effective markers of interest. So, the next time you’re inquisitive about someone’s emotions, pay close attention to these subtle cues—they may convey their true feelings better than their words.The post They like me, they like me not: 3 subconscious signs someone is attracted to you first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On Sunday, the United States women’s relay swim team won a historic 4×100 meter medley relay, claiming Olympic gold and shattering the world record. Their amazing achievement, with a time of 3:49.63, beat the previous world record held by another American team in 2019 by about a second. A dominant lead from the beginning The United States team, made up of Regan Smith, Lilly King, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske, seized possession of the race from the start. Their unrelenting pace and synchronized perfection left little doubt as to their victory. The Americans finished almost three seconds ahead of the Australian team, which grabbed silver, while the Chinese team won bronze. Torri Huske, in particular, gave a standout performance, contributing to the victory and adding to her outstanding tally of three gold and two silver medals at these Games. A run of strong performances The victory in the medley relay wrapped up a weekend of outstanding achievements by the American swim team at La Defense Arena in the Paris suburbs. This winning streak came after a poor start to the Games, demonstrating the resilience and competence of the US swimmers. Earlier on Sunday, Bobby Finke established a world record in winning Olympic gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle final, cementing the United States’ swimming dominance. Leading the medal count US swimmers won an amazing number of medals: eight gold, 13 silver, and seven bronze. This result elevated the American competitors to the top national swim team at the Paris Games, surpassing their Australian counterparts, who won seven gold, eight silver, and three bronze medals. The men’s relay squad faced stiffer opposition despite the U.S. women’s success. In a stunning turn of events, the United States men’s 4×100 meter medley relay team, which had previously dominated this event, finished second. The Chinese team won gold in a close race, while the French team, led by great swimmer Léon Marchand, claimed bronze. The United States team, comprised of Ryan Murphy, Nic Fink, Caeleb Dressel, and Hunter Armstrong, performed admirably but came short of reclaiming first place. Looking ahead Sunday’s competitions marked the end of the Olympic pool swimming events in Paris. However, the action continues with the men’s and women’s outdoor 10,000-meter marathon swimming competitions, which will take place in the Seine River later this week.The post U.S. women’s relay swim team wins olympic gold, claims new world record first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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