Biden's Campaign Exit: Spotlight on Health During Term's Final Stretch

By Nikki Reese | July 22, 2024
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Resilience & Mindset Mastery
Boost Your Confidence: Dive into These Top 10 Self-Esteem Books

Struggling with confidence and self-esteem is common — studies suggest about 85% of people face these challenges. Boosting self-esteem offers lasting benefits, though it's a tough journey. Seek guidance from experts or those with valuable experiences. Self-help books on self-esteem have surged in popularity, aimed at aiding personal growth.

These top-selling books spanning decades have helped readers enhance their well-being. Check them out to see if they can help you, too:

1. The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden (1994)

2. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown (2010)

3. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (2011)

4. You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero (2013)

5. The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman (2014)

6. Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes (2015)

7. Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop (2016)

8. The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest (2020)

9. Do Hard Things by Steve Magness (2022)

10. Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn (2023)

Health
Biden's Campaign Exit: Spotlight on Health During Term's Final Stretch

President Biden’s decision to withdraw from his reelection bid ended speculation about his political future. Yet concerns over his health now raise a pressing question: Should he also resign from the White House?

In a social media post, the 81-year-old president pledged to concentrate fully on his presidential duties for the remaining six months of his term.

Despite assurances from the White House that Biden remains fit to serve, doubts persist among officials, lawmakers, and donors. They point to private moments of confusion and public speaking errors.

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized, "If Biden isn't fit for the presidency, he should resign immediately."

Democratic leaders, however, express confidence in Biden's leadership. Recovering from illness, Biden insists he's capable of fulfilling his presidential responsibilities.

White House spokesman Andrew Bates affirmed Biden's commitment to addressing national priorities until his term concludes.

Entertainment
East Meets South: Bowery Presents & Broadberry Entertainment Group Forge New Alliance

The Bowery Presents, a top East Coast concert promoter and venue manager, has announced a new booking and marketing collaboration with Richmond's Broadberry Entertainment Group, Virginia's leading independent promoter. This partnership solidifies their longstanding connection and aims to expand their concert production footprint in Virginia and West Virginia.

Broadberry Entertainment Group boasts extensive experience in live music promotion, organizing over 500 events annually for emerging and established artists across the region. Teaming up with The Bowery Presents, an AEG Presents company, they plan to develop artists from club venues to larger amphitheaters and arenas in Virginia.

Together, Bowery and Broadberry have successfully hosted sold-out shows with notable acts like Chappell Roan, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, and more. Owners Jessica Gordon and Lucas Fritz of Broadberry Entertainment Group express excitement about collaborating with Bowery, emphasizing Bowery's independent spirit and openness to their innovative ideas.

The partnership will focus on booking events at various theaters and major venues across Virginia and West Virginia, including Browns Island, Virginia Credit Union Live!, and Chrysler Hall, among others. While foundational venues like The National and The Broadberry are not included in this partnership, both partners plan to nurture artists' growth beyond initial performances in the region.