Podcast Summary
Democratic Party uncertainty: President Biden's sudden exit from the 2024 presidential race leaves the Democratic Party in uncertainty, with Vice President Harris expressing her intentions but no guarantee of the nomination, and the possibility of an open convention.
President Joe Biden has ended his reelection campaign for the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic Party in an unprecedented scramble to choose a new nominee. Biden's decision came after a weekend of deliberation at his beach house in Delaware, where he had been recovering from COVID. Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed her intentions to earn and win the Democratic nomination, but it's not guaranteed, and delegates are free to rally around other candidates. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to start in four weeks in Chicago, and the party could either formally nominate Harris through a virtual roll call or hold an open convention, where candidates would have to fight it out for support. Biden endorsed Harris as his successor in a social media post. The sudden announcement sent shockwaves through the political world and plunged the Democratic Party into uncertainty.
Democratic nomination, Trump focus: Kamala Harris faces a tough nomination race and Trump is now focusing his efforts on her, particularly on the abortion issue where she is seen as a more effective messenger than Biden. Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to Congress could be impacted by the shifting political landscape and ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle to secure the Democratic nomination and, if successful, will face a formidable opponent in Donald Trump. Trump, who has had a slight lead over Harris in recent national polls, expressed frustration at Joe Biden's exit from the race and is now focusing his campaign efforts on Harris. Harris is expected to present new challenges for Trump, particularly on the issue of abortion, where she is seen as a more effective messenger than Biden. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress this week, but the shifting political landscape in Washington could impact his visit and the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The conflict has also spilled over into a wider regional conflict, with Israel bombing a port in Yemen in retaliation for a drone attack on Tel Aviv and intercepting more missiles from Yemen.
Food Safety, Retirement: Avoid deli meats unless reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or until steaming hot due to listeria outbreaks. Americans retire later and receive less generous Social Security benefits compared to many other countries.
There have been reported deaths and illnesses due to a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, particularly those sliced at deli counters. The CDC recommends avoiding these meats unless they're reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or until steaming hot before serving. Additionally, Americans retire later and receive less generous Social Security benefits compared to many other countries. A recent comparison showed the US retirement age is higher and benefits are more modest than the median worldwide. Lastly, a self-portrait by British painter Norman Cornish was discovered hidden behind another painting during the preparation of an exhibit. These discoveries highlight the importance of food safety and the potential challenges of retirement in the US. To stay safe and prepare for retirement, consider following the CDC's recommendations and exploring resources for wealth-building.
Norman Cornish self-portrait: A hidden upside-down self-portrait by Norman Cornish was discovered under a painting at Bows Museum, now on display but requires inversion for viewing, exhibit runs through Jan.
A hidden self-portrait of artist Norman Cornish was discovered under a painting at the Bows Museum in Northeast England. The portrait, which had gone unnoticed for over 60 years, is now on display but requires a special plinth to be inverted for viewing since it's upside down when the original painting is right-side up. The exhibit is running through next January for those interested in seeing it. Additionally, those who aren't already subscribed to The Seven's newsletter can sign up using the link provided in the show notes to receive the Seven Morning Briefing delivered to their inbox every weekday morning. This discovery is a significant addition to the country's political and artistic history.