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Billionaire Elon Musk has funnelled about $75m over three months into an organisation he created in support of former United States President Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate. The spending, revealed in a federal disclosure on Tuesday, underscores how Musk has become a key piece of Trump’s efforts to win the November 5 presidential election against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. It also underscores the persistent influence of mega-donors in US politics. Speaker to right-wing personality Tucker Carlson earlier this month, Musk said he had created the group, known as a political action committee or PAC, to “support the core…

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This ballot question guide is part of our full explainer article on all of the six proposals on the ballot in New York City this November.What is Ballot Question 3?Ballot Question 3 would add additional estimates to the cost of proposed laws and updates to budget deadlines.This is how Question 3 will appear on your ballot: “This proposal would amend the City Charter to require fiscal analysis from the Council before hearings and votes on laws, authorize fiscal analysis from the Mayor, and update budget deadlines.”Before the City Council can vote on any legislation, they must present a Fiscal Impact…

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Nine outstanding researchers whose work is advancing climate resilience and sustainability across the region are being sponsored by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to present their innovative studies at the 2024 Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI) Research Symposium, taking place on the campus of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, from October 16-18. The CCI Research Symposium is a distinguished forum that brings together a diverse network of researchers, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders. This year’s event will tackle pressing regional challenges including environmental justice, public health, housing and food security, climate vulnerabilities, and integration of alternative energy sources. The…

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Home / Galleries / Quinn XCII cooks up a savory San Diego show for ‘Lunch’ Kyle Kyle Kyle Kyle Kyle Kyle Kyle Kyle Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII Quinn XCII (pronounced “92”) brought his All You Can Eat Tour to San Diego’s Cal Coast Open Air Theater on September 20th, giving fans just a taste of new music on the horizon. The Detroit native brought singer and rapper Kyle (or “Superduper Kyle”) to start the night off right in a big…

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ABH Semi-Final Community Site Visit to Nawah Scientific Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes By Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Managing Director, Africa at Africa’s Business Heroes This year, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Semi-Final in Cairo marked a watershed moment not only for the competing entrepreneurs but also for our broader community within Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The gathering in the vibrant city of Cairo, coupled with a high level of participation, validated Egypt’s role as a dynamic hub for entrepreneurship and innovation and symbolised what is possible across the continent through initiatives like ABH. The choice of Cairo as host to the 6th edition…

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Back To The City Celebrates A Safe And Joyful Hip Hop Gathering. The highly anticipated Back To The City festival attracted an impressive turnout of 18,000 hip-hop enthusiasts this weekend, and the event was marked not only by the vibrant atmosphere but also by an unprecedented level of safety in Newtown, Johannesburg. Back To The City Celebrates A Safe And Joyful Hip-Hop Gathering For the first time in its history, the festival reported zero incidents of crime, a testament to the effectiveness of the collaborative security efforts. Attendees were able to enjoy the festivities without the worry of vehicle theft,…

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Following an up-and-down regular season, the New York Yankees are rolling in October. What’s the difference? Other than the hot hitting of Giancarlo Stanton, a few key decisions by Aaron Boone have driven the Bombers’ success so far.The most impactful move Boone has made is dropping Clay Holmes from the ninth inning. Holmes only completed 30 of 43 save opportunities during the regular season. He was virtually an automatic blown save toward the end of the year.But when Boone began using Luke Weaver as his new closer, Holmes stepped up to provide dominance as a setup man. That one-two punch…

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From the earliest days of her candidacy, one topic has loomed over Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid: her track record with criminal justice reform in the United States. On Tuesday, Harris — the Democratic nominee for the presidency — had a chance to address some of the criticisms, in a town hall-style interview with radio host Charlamagne tha God. It was also an opportunity for Harris, the former attorney general of California, to bolster support among the Black community. While the vast majority of Black voters identify with the Democratic Party, recent polls show their backing for Harris is…

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This ballot question guide is part of our full explainer article on all of the six proposals on the ballot in New York City this November.What is Ballot Question 4?Ballot Question 4 would mandate that City Council take longer to hear public input before voting on laws relating to the Police, Corrections, or Fire Departments.Question 4 as it will appear on your ballot: “This proposal would require additional public notice and time before the City Council votes on laws respecting the public safety operations of the Police, Correction, or Fire Departments.”This one is pretty straightforward. If the City Council wants…

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