The presidential campaign comes down to a final push across a handful of states on Election Day. Kamala Harris spent all of Monday in Pennsylvania, whose 19 electoral votes offer the largest prize among the states expected to determine the Electoral College outcome. Donald Trump held four rallies in three states, beginning in Raleigh, North Carolina, stopping twice in Pennsylvania with events in Reading and Pittsburgh, then ending in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Which are the most important swing states? NBC News has identified seven states as key battlegrounds in the presidential election. Here is a list, by where the states rank in terms of…
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Last night, November 3rd, reggae fans witnessed the year’s most electrifying event, Marcia Griffiths & Friends, held at the heart of Kingston in Hope Gardens. Produced by Solid Agency Company and Burke Bodley Limited, this unforgettable night not only met high expectations but soared beyond them. The show boasted an all-star lineup, featuring Shaggy, Busy Signal, Tanya Stephens, Skip Marley, Cutty Ranks, Alaine, Tessanne Chin, Brick & Lace, Nadine Sutherland, Tony Gregory, Duane Stephenson, Ras Shiloh, Lady G, and Beenie Man. Marcia Griffiths, reggae royalty herself, promised surprise guests—and the crowd’s excitement exploded as Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Damian Marley,…
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has achieved another milestone in his illustrious career as his hit single Joro becomes eligible for a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This recognition comes after the song surpassed 500,000 units in sales in the United States.Released in September 2019, Joro has enjoyed immense success both locally and internationally, contributing significantly to the global exportation of Afrobeats. The Northboi-produced track has amassed: 125 million streams on Spotify and 290 million views on YouTube, making it one of the most viewed Afrobeats music videosMeanwhile, with Joro, this achievement adds to the impressive…
The 44th BBC Children in Need star-studded telethon is nearly upon us, with proceeds going to local charities and organisations that support children and young people across the UK. Last year, the event raised a massive £33.5m and the organisers will be hoping to raise even more this year. As always, celebrities will be taking on personal challenges and presenting the annual telethon to encourage the public to open their wallets for the charity.With dates and some of the schedule already confirmed, here’s what we we know about Children in Need 2024 so far. When is Children in Need Day…
The Bengals, who lost Zack Moss to a neck injury in Week 8, will send the Bears a 2025 seventh-rounder, Pelissero adds. This is a rental move, as Herbert is in a contact year, but it is certainly notable for a Bengals team not known for in-season moves. Moss’ injury prompted the Bengals to call around on RBs over the past week, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler tweets. Herbert had fallen out of Chicago’s RB rotation, playing behind free agent signing D’Andre Swift and 2023 draftee Roschon Johnson. Although the Bears do not profile as a true seller due to their 4-4…
Since billionaire Elon Musk endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump in the US presidential race in July, X, the social media platform Musk owns, has come under even more scrutiny. Many critics have accused him of weaponising the platform for his political goals and using it to promote right-wing politicians he favours. Amid this scrutiny, Musk’s clash with the Brazilian authorities has come to the fore. In August, a Brazilian court suspended X after its refusal to remove content and accounts that were deemed to spread “disinformation”, incitement to criminal activities and perceived threats to democracy. Facing a nationwide ban in…
Election Day is here. The final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast over the next several hours. It is not a federal holiday, however. Only five states, including New York, recognize Election Day as a public state holiday and mandate employers allow employees paid time off to vote. Another nine states, including New Jersey, recognize Election Day as a state holiday but don’t enforce that mandate. Connecticut does not consider it a state holiday. Employers, of course, may make their own accommodations. All this means that while people are heading to the polls to cast their ballots, others…
Updated Repository of Practice provides greater insight into how INTERPOL upholds its constitutional commitments to neutrality and human rights LYON, France – INTERPOL has published an updated Repository of Practice (RoP) on how the Organization assesses member countries’ requests for international police cooperation, including Notices and Diffusions. The RoP outlines how the INTERPOL General Secretariat headquarters determines compliance with Articles 2(1) and 3 of the Organization’s Constitution which mandate that all activities align with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and are not political, military, religious, or racial in nature. While the previous RoP published in 2013 only covered Article…
ADIPEC 2024 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with a powerful message from Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, rallying the energy industry to lead the world to the next phase of sustainable socioeconomic growth. Opening Ministerial and CEO panels confront urgent energy transition challenges and commit to collective action for a secure, equitable, sustainable energy future. Day 1 highlights include discussions on the intersection of energy and AI, driving investment in new technologies and fostering cross-border partnerships that can accelerate innovation. ADIPEC 2024 opened today, marking 40 years of energy stewardship by uniting world leaders under the theme of “Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy.” His…
Arsenal’s first team captain, Martin Odegaard returned to training ahead of the team’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Inter Milan.The return of Martin Odegaard is a big boost for the club’s supporters after their disappointing result in the Premier League against Newcastle United at Saint James’ Park on Saturday, November 2, 2024.The Norwegian was seen in a picture which was posted on the official X account on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, ahead of the game against Serie A side, Inter Milan.Odegaard has been out of action since the September international break after picking up an injury while playing for Norway,…