Biden's Reelection Woes, French Election Results, Biles Punches Olympic Ticket

President Biden's debate performance has led to concerns about his reelection campaign. French voters have given the country's far right a victory in the first round of parliamentary elections, and American gymnast Simone Biles is heading to her third Olympics in Paris next month.

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