The Age-Old Question

Biden's age is under scrutiny again. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( February 12, 2024 Good morning. President Biden's age is in the spotlight again — [could he be replaced as the Democratic nominee](? We've got more on that, plus [who Trump may choose as his running mate](. Then we'll jet over to Vegas, where the Kansas City Chiefs became the 2024 Super Bowl champions — we've got [the highlights right here](. Then we're sharing [verified tea on The Golden Bachelorette]( and [our top streaming picks for the week](.   In the News [A picture of President Biden with a painting in the background]( Getty Images The Age-Old Question A new poll has shed some light on what Americans really think about having an older president. [Here's the deal.]( The details: According to a new ABC News/Ipsos survey, 86% of Americans think President Biden, 81, is too old to return to the Oval Office, compared to 62% who said the same of Donald Trump, who's 77. 59% of respondents think both candidates are too old to serve another term. A deeper look: Biden has faced more scrutiny in light of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on his handling of classified documents, which said he came across as a “well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory.” First Lady Jill Biden called the report "an attack." Are concerns over President Biden's ability to lead serious enough for Democrats to replace him as presidential nominee? Here are [the odds of that happening](. 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The child, who was also hit, remains in critical condition.   Chiefs Win Super Bowl [Usher performs at the Halftime Show]( Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl for the second year in a row after rallying to score a touchdown in the game's nail-biting final seconds. With the final score at 25-22, it was the seventh longest game in NFL history — and quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named MVP after throwing the winning pass. Highlight reel: From celebrity cameos — and no, we're not just talking about Taylor Swift — to injuries, to surprise appearances during Usher's halftime performance, to a streaker, Super Bowl LVIII was one for the record books. It was hard to narrow it down, but here are [our favorite moments](. Paying it forward: Everyone's been talking about Taylor Swift, and I thought this story about [how she helped a veteran-owned jewelry business](, simply by being photographed wearing one of their bracelets, was really cute. 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