US presidential debates over the years: gaffes, chaos, scandals

13 Sept 08:13 Key points summarised by AI

Early debates, such as Kennedy-Nixon, established the critical role of public image, while later gaffes like Gerald Ford's denial of Soviet domination or George Bush Sr. checking his watch significantly impacted presidential campaigns.
Debates have frequently devolved into chaos and personal attacks, exemplified by the vicious Trump-Clinton exchanges in 2016, where Trump brought up Bill Clinton's past and threatened to jail Hillary, and the shouting match between Trump and Biden in 2020.
Memorable moments include Ronald Reagan deftly turning questions about his age into a strength, contrasting sharply with Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance, which was widely seen as a "debacle" due to his incoherent speech and ultimately led to his withdrawal from the race.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.