President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in New York alongside Elon Musk and some of his cabinet picks. He entered the arena to loud music and cheers from the UFC 309 crowd at Maddison Square Garden. Donald Trump spent most of the night sat between UFC President Dana… Continue reading Donald Trump and Elon Musk Celebrate Election Victory at UFC 309
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White House 2024: Donald Trump Wins, Kamala Harris Calls Him to Concede Election
Millions of voters across the US chose to return Donald Trump to the White House and the presidency on November 5. Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to concede the election, CBS says, after Trump’s historic US presidential victory. Harris will address the nation for the first time since her defeat when she speaks to supporters at Howard… Continue reading White House 2024: Donald Trump Wins, Kamala Harris Calls Him to Concede Election
Who Won? Donald Trump Declares Victory as He Addresses Jubilant Supporters in Florida
Donald Trump declares victory in the US election as he addresses jubilant supporters in Florida. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he says to cheering crowds. The Republican has picked up the battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia, leaving Kamala Harris with only a narrow path to victory. Just before Donald… Continue reading Who Won? Donald Trump Declares Victory as He Addresses Jubilant Supporters in Florida
Stocks Soaring as Donald Trump Closes in on US Victory
Stocks around the world are rising as Donald Trump appears to be on the cusp of winning back the White House in the US presidential race. The main stock indexes across Asia were mostly higher on November 6, while the US dollar was also up. The result of the election is expected to have a… Continue reading Stocks Soaring as Donald Trump Closes in on US Victory
Who Won? Kamala Harris Cancels Election Night Party as Path to Victory Narrows
Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia and taken a lead over Kamala Harris in most of the other four battleground states that will decide the winner of the US presidential election, CBS projects. According to CBS, Wisconsin is leaning towards Donald Trump and he is ahead in the other so-called Rust Belt… Continue reading Who Won? Kamala Harris Cancels Election Night Party as Path to Victory Narrows
Quincy Jones Dead at 91
Quincy Jones, the celebrated musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many others, has died at the age of 91. Quincy Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he “passed away peacefully” on November 3 at his home in Bel Air. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the… Continue reading Quincy Jones Dead at 91
White House 2024: Voter Fraud Claims Flood Social Media
Misleading allegations, rumours and outright lies about voting and fraud are flooding online spaces in unprecedented numbers in advance of the US election. Hundreds of incidents involving purported voting irregularities are being collected and spread by individuals, as well as both independent and Republican-affiliated groups. A small number of posts are also coming from Democrats.… Continue reading White House 2024: Voter Fraud Claims Flood Social Media
Spain: At Least 158 Killed In The Country’s Worst Flooding Disaster
At least 158 people have died in Spain’s worst flooding disaster in generations. On October 31, more than 1,200 workers, aided by drones, were deployed to the rescue mission as rains continued to threaten parts of the country. “Right now the most important thing is to save as many lives as possible,” PM Pedro Sánchez… Continue reading Spain: At Least 158 Killed In The Country’s Worst Flooding Disaster
Russia Fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, Surpassing Global GDP
Google has been fined two undecillion (a two followed by 36 zeroes) roubles by a Russian court for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. In dollar terms that means Google has been told to pay $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest companies, that is considerably more than the $2 trillion the tech… Continue reading Russia Fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, Surpassing Global GDP
Financing Your Home Remodel: 7 Tips for Success
Embarking on a home remodel is an exciting journey, promising enhanced comfort, increased property value, and an updated aesthetic. However, financing this endeavor can pose a significant challenge, especially when navigating the myriad of available options. Understanding the intricacies of financing is crucial to ensure a smooth remodeling process and to prevent financial strain. Set… Continue reading Financing Your Home Remodel: 7 Tips for Success
Donald Trump Serves Up McDonald’s Fries While Kamala Harris Celebrates 60th Birthday with Church Choir
The US presidential candidates continued to campaign across key swing states on October 20. Footage shows a Church congregation in Georgia sing Happy Birthday to Vice-President Kamala Harris as she turns 60, and Donald Trump working the fryer and drive-thru at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been ramping up personal… Continue reading Donald Trump Serves Up McDonald’s Fries While Kamala Harris Celebrates 60th Birthday with Church Choir
America PAC: Elon Musk Promises to Award $1M Each Day to Swing States Voters
Elon Musk has said he will give away $1 million a day to a registered voter in key swing states until the presidential election on November 5. The winner will be chosen at random from those who sign a pro-US Constitution petition by Elon Musk’s campaign group AmericaPAC, which he set up to support Republican… Continue reading America PAC: Elon Musk Promises to Award $1M Each Day to Swing States Voters
Canada Expels 6 Indian Diplomats Amid Khalistan Row
India and Canada have decided to expel their top envoys along with other diplomats as Justin Trudeau’s government accused Indian agents of involvement in “homicides, extortion and violent acts” on Canadian soil. Canadian police said the criminal activity had particularly targeted supporters of the pro-Khalistan movement which seeks a separate homeland for Sikhs in India.… Continue reading Canada Expels 6 Indian Diplomats Amid Khalistan Row
VP Debate: JD Vance and Tim Walz Stick to Policy in Polite Debate
Vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz on October 1st felt like a civil and relatively restrained conversation about the issues at the top of American voters’ minds going into the November 5th election. In that, it was unlike the two presidential debates earlier this year. The two men spent much more… Continue reading VP Debate: JD Vance and Tim Walz Stick to Policy in Polite Debate
Ryan Routh: Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty
Ryan Routh, who was accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, has pleaded not guilty to the charges in a federal court. According to prosecutors, Ryan Routh, 58, was spotted with a rifle as he hid in the bushes near Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach earlier this month.… Continue reading Ryan Routh: Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty
NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. Dikembe Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumor in October 2022.… Continue reading NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58
Donald Trump Will Not Run Again if He Loses November’s Election
Donald Trump has announced that he does not expect to run for election again in 2028 if he is defeated in this November’s presidential poll. The 78-year-old former president has been the Republican candidate for three national elections in a row and has reshaped the party greatly over the last eight years. In an interview… Continue reading Donald Trump Will Not Run Again if He Loses November’s Election
Alabama Mass Shooting: At Least Four Dead and Dozens Injured
Four people have been killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, police say. “Multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people” late on September 21 in the Five Points South area of the city, Birmingham police officer Truman Fitzgerald said. Police found the bodies of two men and one… Continue reading Alabama Mass Shooting: At Least Four Dead and Dozens Injured
Lebanon-Based Hezbollah Launches Hundreds of Rockets into Israel
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified overnight, with both sides carrying out large cross-border strikes. Lebanon-based Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets into Israel, in what it said was retaliation for recent attacks targeting it. There are reports of rockets landing much further into Israel than in previous launches, and of damage to homes and injuries.… Continue reading Lebanon-Based Hezbollah Launches Hundreds of Rockets into Israel
Donald Trump Declines Further Presidential Debates
Donald Trump is scheduled to be at Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, for a news conference soon. He is holding the event one day after announcing that he will not participate in another presidential debate. Moments after the former president’s comments, Kamala Harris’s campaign issued a statement saying “we owe it to… Continue reading Donald Trump Declines Further Presidential Debates
Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis Become First Civilians to Perform Commercial Spacewalk
Billionaire Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis, an engineer, have become the first non-professional crew to perform one of the riskiest manoeuvres in space – a spacewalk. They stepped out of the SpaceX spacecraft around 15 minutes apart, starting at 11:52BST, on September 12, wearing specially-designed suits. “Back at home we all have a lot of… Continue reading Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis Become First Civilians to Perform Commercial Spacewalk
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Meet in Fiery Debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met in a fiery debate – their first of the 2024 US presidential election. They debated policy but personal attacks also dominated the 90 minute event in Philadelphia. Kamala Harris frequently rattled the former president with personal attacks that threw him off message and raised the temperature of this highly-anticipated contest. She… Continue reading Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Meet in Fiery Debate
Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro Moves Christmas to October 1st
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared the Christmas season would be moved up to October as he tries to turn people’s attention away from the contested presidential election that has roiled the country. He declared that he would issue a decree to move Christmas to October 1. In his weekly television show on September 2, President Maduro… Continue reading Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro Moves Christmas to October 1st
Kamala Harris Criticizes Donald Trump for Arlington Cemetery Incident
VP Kamala Harris is criticizing Donald Trump over a recent controversy involving his campaign at Arlington National Cemetery, saying the military burial site is “not a place for politics”. Kamala Harris took aim at the former president on August 31 in a post on social media, writing that he “disrespected sacred ground, all for the… Continue reading Kamala Harris Criticizes Donald Trump for Arlington Cemetery Incident
Film Legend Alain Delon Dies Aged 88
Film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88. Alain Delon was a star of the golden era of French cinema, known for his tough-guy persona on screen in hits including The Samurai and Borsalino. “He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family,” a… Continue reading Film Legend Alain Delon Dies Aged 88