Kamala Harris' family has played a tremendous role in her success. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was one of her biggest inspirations and one of the reasons Harris ran for president. Harris' father, Donald J. Harris, also played a pivotal role in shaping Harris' life and her political career.
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Here's a sneaky, little-known fact: You shouldn't put tap water in your Keurig if you want it to function properly. The reason? Tap water is usually hard. That means that it contains varying levels of minerals, such as calcium, copper, and sodium. These are your Keurig coffee maker's arch enemy.
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Former vice president and current presidential candidate Joe Biden may have lived an impressive life, but it has also been marked by tragedy. Biden's life has been impacted by some devastating losses, including that of his first wife and his daughter in 1972. Decades later, Biden lost his son, Beau.
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When Joe Biden announced that he was picking California senator and former presidential candidate Kamala Harris as his running mate, history was made. As noted by The Guardian, Harris, who is of Jamaican and Indian descent, is the first woman of color to be named a vice presidential running mate.
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As summer draws to a close, so does our time with many shows and films on Netflix. Many titles will be leaving the streaming platform in September, so now is your last chance to binge watch some of your favorites. Netflix is giving us a few days this month before titles start dropping..
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was only given 60 seconds to speak at the virtual Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, but that was enough for her to make waves. That is because her role was symbolic, according to NBC News, as she chose to nominate Bernie Sanders for president.
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The Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and millions of people around the world are watching. But one of the highlights had nothing to do with politics. It had to do with the obvious love the entire Biden family feels for matriarch Jill Biden.
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When the spotlight last shone on Cindy McCain, it was after her husband, Republican Senator John McCain passed away from brain cancer known as gliboblastoma in 2018. On Tuesday evening, she returned to the national spotlight again — this time to present a video at the Democratic National Convention.
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Joe Biden's youngest daughter, Ashley Biden, mostly steers clear of the spotlight, a trait she shares with her husband, Dr. Howard Krein. Biden met Krein through her brother, Beau, and the two dating in 2010. After asking her father's permission, Krein proposed to Biden on a cliff in Big Sur.
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Kamala Harris' pearl collection has become one of the most talked about parts of her wardrobe. From the simple single strand she wore when she was sworn in as San Francisco's district attorney, to a pearl and gold chain designed, Harris' "power pearls" have become synonymous with the politician.
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Stacey Abrams is a politician to watch. Widely regarded as one of the Democratic Party's rising stars, Abrams was chosen as one of the keynote speakers at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. While the honor is typically given to just one person, this year 17 people were chosen to give a speech.
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Now that Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee and the potential future president of the United States, interest in him has skyrocketed. One thing people are wondering about is just how much the former vice president is worth. A lot, as it turns out.
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If you're looking for the perfect summer playlist for those last few weeks of warm weather, Barack Obama has you covered. That's right, the former president of the United States is sharing his curated list of summer jams with the public and, we've got to say, it's pretty great.
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Thanks to the pandemic and quarantine, office chic is also work-from-home-chic and is defined as as a shirt or blazer we throw on top of pajamas or a comfortable pair of track bottoms. Suits are so pre-pandemic, and we've seen brands like Ann Taylor and Brooks Brothers declare bankruptcy.
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama has long been admired for her ability to deliver strong, inspiring speeches, and, as CNBC pointed out, the "mom-in-chief" was ready to give the country the reality check she felt it needed. One thing noticeably absent? Any mention of Biden's VP pick Kamala Harris.
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The rules of dating are far from universal. What may be considered a standard dating practice in one culture may not be considered proper in another. In the United States, for example, casual dating among teenagers is pretty common. In China, however, it is not.
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The pandemic is hitting the economy hard. Thousands of people are out of work as shelter-in-place orders are forcing people to practice social distancing. The fashion industry has been hit particularly hard as people haven't been able to go shopping in person, forcing stores to shutter.
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If you come into a pawn shop as a seller (or pawner), then no, you're probably not going to get the best deal in the world. If you come in to buy, well, you may get a bargain, but there are some items you're better off avoiding. Here's what you should never buy at a pawn shop.
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No matter if you've slept wrong, turned too quickly, or have been spending too much time looking at your phone, aches and pains, particularly in your neck, are no joke. And if you've been to a yoga class in the last few years, you're likely familiar with the term "text neck."
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While there are a number of different options that can be used to substitute toilet paper, one which has been gaining ground lately is something called, rather off-puttingly, "family cloth" — basically, it's a form of reusable toilet paper made with cloth.
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If you're a '90s kid who found it impossible to part with your beloved Polly Pocket toys — especially those of us still forcing our parents to store them — then you may be sitting on a mini goldmine, the kind Polly herself would be proud of in fact, without even realizing it.
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If you're a self-proclaimed coffee snob, you're probably only drinking Keurig coffee due to extenuating circumstances. Such as, you're in caffeine withdrawal while at a non-coffee lover's house, or something terrible happened to your French press (our condolences).
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Days after presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his running mate in the 2020 election, Ye has surfaced with some surprising comments for the woman whom he would potentially be running against in the race to the White House.
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Toilets can get gross. This isn't too surprising considering what goes into them. Hard water stains (which are caused by a buildup of minerals in water) can also contribute to the mess. How do you get your toilet looking clean and sparkling again?
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Makeup lovers looking for discounts can skip Sephora or Ulta. Apparently, Marshalls carries some big-name products for a fraction of the cost. Beauty bloggers like Kristen Jones are thrilled to discover how far their dollars can go at Marshalls. "You can find so many popular brands on sale."
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There's a lot of pressure involved in picking a baby name and the options seem almost endless. But have you considered choosing a last name as your baby's first name? If not, you're in for a real treat! These last names are sure to make an adorable first name for your mini-you.
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Italian names have a way of rolling off the tongue and are sure to provide a unique conversation starter whenever someone asks your little one where their name comes from. Here are some incredibly adorable Italian baby names that you are sure to fall in love with.
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