Debate: Biased or Based?

Presidential Debate: The first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race stirred significant controversy, highlighting the polarized political climate.

Moderated by ABC News' David Muir and Linsey Davis, the debate covered topics like the economy, abortion, Ukraine, and the January 6 Capitol insurrection. The moderators fact-checked Trump several times, which drew strong reactions from both his supporters and detractors, who accused the moderators of bias.

Trump criticized the debate as unfair, claiming it was essentially "three on one," while Harris also faced criticism for avoiding direct answers to specific questions. Both candidates dodged some key questions: Harris did not respond to Trump’s accusations of the Justice Department being weaponized against him, and Trump avoided directly answering whether he wanted Ukraine to win its war against Russia. Opinions on the debate's fairness largely depended on political leanings, with commentators offering starkly different perspectives.

While ABC fact-checked Trump multiple times, Harris' statements went largely unchallenged, prompting accusations of bias from some conservative commentators. Despite this, others felt the moderators did their job adequately in the difficult task of conducting a debate in such a divided political landscape.

What a time to be alive…

Humanity: Rock star Jon Bon Jovi was praised by the Nashville police for assisting a distressed woman standing on the edge of a bridge over the Cumberland River. The incident took place on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, where Bon Jovi and his team were reportedly filming a music video.

Upon noticing the woman, Bon Jovi, along with another person, approached and spoke to her, eventually helping her back onto the walkway. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department publicly acknowledged Bon Jovi's efforts, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility for safety.

After the woman was brought to safety, Bon Jovi comforted her before leaving the bridge. Just when you think the world is feeling crazier than the gas prices around here, there’s good news like this to remind us we can all still take care of each other.

Investments Worth Watching 

Nutpods was created from founder Madeline Haydon's quest to find a dairy-free creamer that delivered a rich, satisfying flavor and texture, without the inclusion of unnecessary additives.

Since their launch, they’ve raised more than $35 million to help create their yummy dairy-free creamer.

💪 What they do: Nutpods specializes plant-based, dairy-free milk, coffee creamers, and tea creamers.

📅 Founded: 2013

🤑 Funding: $35.1 million

😋 MMM, Yummy! 

Well hello there Fall, we’ve been waiting for you. Now let’s break out the delectable recipes that make us all want to cozy up with a blanket and a good book. Here are 20 mouth-watering recipes.

• Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts

• Pork Chops with Apples and Bacon

• Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Onions, and Shallots

• Yellow Curry Rigatoni