The first day of the Democratic Party convention in Chicago. The weather is unsettled. The Top of The Top Sopot Festival 2024 has begun. Here are five things to know on August 20.
1st Democratic National Convention in Chicago
During the first day The Democratic Party convention in Chicago saw an unexpected appearance by Kamala Harris. Vice President USA she appeared on stage and thanked Joe Biden for his “historic leadership.”
Douglas Emhoff, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and Gwen Walz PAP/EPA/CAROLINE BREHMAN
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2. Unsettled weather
IMGW warns of heavy rain with thunderstorms. In three provinces, third, highest level alarms. There are also warnings for storms and heat. There will be storms in the mountains on Tuesday. Thermometers will show up to 29 degrees Celsius in Podkarpacie.
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3. Iga Świątek advances in the all-time table
Iga Świątek is increasingly establishing her position in the history of women's tennis. On Monday, the Pole began her 117th week at the top of the WTA rankings, equaling the legendary Justin Henin. Both currently occupy eighth place in the all-time rankings.
Iga Swiatek PAP/EPA/YOAN VALAT
4. Top of The Top Sopot Festival 2024 has started
Kayah, Lady Pank, Kwiat Jabłoni and Sylwia Grzeszczak are among the numerous artists who warmed up the audience during the first day of the Top of the Top Sopot Festival 2024. On Tuesday, the stage of the Forest Opera will host, among others, the fight for the Amber Nightingale.
5. A thousand people will lose their jobs at a large car manufacturer
General Motors (GM), the US carmaker, will lay off more than a thousand people from its software and services division. According to CNBC, the decision was made after a review aimed at streamlining the company's operations.
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