Former United States President Donald Trump has won the presidency again, defeating Democratic Party nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, according to the Associated Press. Tens of millions of voters across the United States trooped to polling booths to cast their ballots for the presidential election and contests for the US Senate, House of Representatives, gubernatorial positions and down-ballot policy measures. For weeks leading up to Election Day, pollsters had predicted a neck-and-neck race between former Trump and Harris. But hours after as voting ended, a clear picture of the election outcome emerged even as the vote count…
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With Donald Trump set to win swing states Georgia and North Carolina, NBC News projects, much of the focus turned to the remaining states that could go either way — especially on the so-called “blue wall.” The Democratic vice president’s campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon told staff in a memo that the “blue wall” was the Kamala Harris’ “clearest path” to victory, according to a copy obtained by NBC News. So what states comprise the “blue wall?” That would be Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Those three states have been pivotal to elect presidents in the last several elections. Barack Obama…
By Jonathan Harman In response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP, 中國 共產黨) increased aggression and rhetoric towards Taiwan, the Taiwanese government passed a separate special military budget in 2021 to improve its defense industrial base, giving particular attention to its domestic missile production. Two years after implementing this budget, Taiwan’s missile production program has seen great success, with Taiwan meeting its missile production goals two years ahead of schedule. Producing missile platforms domestically yields several advantages for Taiwan—chiefly, faster delivery times and lower costs for weapons with comparable performance to American weapons systems. Because of this, Taiwan is working to replace some US…
Top 10 Khuli Chana Songs of All Time: A Journey Through Motswako Mastery. Khuli Chana’s career is a sonic tapestry of storytelling, rhythm, and rhyme that has left an indelible mark on South African hip-hop. A pioneer of Motswako rap, he brings depth, humour, and charisma to his music, often blending languages, cultures, and sounds. Top 10 Khuli Chana Songs of All Time: A Journey Through Motswako Mastery This list highlights ten of his most memorable tracks, reflecting both his influence on the genre and the unique voice he has brought to the industry. Here’s a closer look at the…
Right at the deadline, one final trade has been agreed to. Defensive tackle Khalil Davis is headed from the Texans to the 49ers, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.Houston will acquire a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange. This move will provide San Francisco with depth along the defensive front, something which will be welcomed given the fact Javon Hargrave is out for at least the remainder of the regular season. Davis will look to carve out a rotational role on his new team.The 28-year-old made only a pair of appearances with the Buccaneers during his rookie season. That was followed by…
Malaysian national Leonard Glenn Francis was brought back to the US in 2023 after he snipped his GPS monitor and fled to Venezuela.A former defence contractor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States, prosecutors said, for being behind one of the biggest scandals in the military that involved bribing dozens of US Navy officers. Leonard Glenn Francis was sentenced in a San Diego federal court and ordered to pay $20m in restitution to the navy, along with a $150,000 fine, according to a statement from the US Attorney’s Office on Tuesday. Additionally, Malaysian national Francis…
Millions of voters across the United States went to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the presidential race, as well as state and local races. Voters are choosing a president between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. Who is ahead in the polls of the 2024 U.S. election? Harris vs. Trump Here’s a look at NBC News’ live map of the latest electoral votes for the Electoral College and the popular vote count: 270 electoral votes are needed to win the Electoral College and the presidency. New York, New Jersey,…
Noted economist to speak on how Caribbean Economies can weather multiple crises By Central Bank of Barbados BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – American economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs will deliver the 37th Adlith Brown Memorial Lecture, which takes place at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on Thursday, November 7 at 4:00 p.m. The topic will be “Macroeconomic Management in an Era of Polycrises.” The event will be livestreamed on the Central Bank of Barbados’ Facebook page and YouTube channel. “Caribbean countries are facing multiple challenges simultaneously, including climate change, geopolitical tensions, ageing populations, and persistent high debt levels,” said Novaline Brewster, director of communications, information, and outreach…
Usimamane Shines As ‘Star’ Hits 1 Million Streams On Spotify. Umlazi-born hip-hop sensation Usimamane has once again proven his undeniable talent and growing influence in the music industry as his hit single “Star” surpasses an impressive milestone of 1 million streams on Spotify. Usimamane Shines As ‘Star’ Hits 1 Million Streams On Spotify The track has captured the hearts of fans and critics alike and continues to dominate the airwaves, further cementing Usimamane’s place as one of the most exciting artists to watch in South Africa’s vibrant music scene. Released this year as one of the songs on his debut…
Men’s college basketball is officially back after an eventful offseason of transfer acquisitions and new head coaches.After an action-packed opening day on Monday that featured a top 10 beatdown, blue bloods with new faces and two Texas teams suffering upsets, here are three takeaways from the start of the men’s college basketball season.No. 6 Gonzaga demolishes No. 8 Baylor in top 10 clashIn what looked like an even matchup on paper, the sixth-ranked Bulldogs completely took over. Making 57.1% of their shots and 41.9% from three, Gonzaga never looked back after leading by 19 at the half. The 101-63 victory…