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More than 78 million Americans voted early in 2024
Come Tuesday, Nov. 5, Americans will go to the polls and vote in the 2024 presidential election. However, many voters have already cast their ballot. According to the University of Florida Election Lab, as of 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, Nov. 4, 78,041,301 voters had cast ballots. Not every state has party registration… -
Crowd throws mud at Spain’s king and queen after deadly flood
Recovery efforts continued in Spain following severe flash floods but public frustration erupted over what many called a slow and disorganized response. In Paiporta, Spain, outrage over the handling of the crisis boiled over during the weekend of Nov. 2, leading to tense encounters with the country’s royalty and officials. During a visit to survey… -
US brings out B-1B bomber after North Korea’s ICBM launch
The United States deployed a B-1B Lancer, a supersonic heavy bomber, to Northeast Asia for a joint exercise with South Korea and Japan. The move is in response to North Korea’s recent test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) called the Hwasong-19. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the missile test, which… -
Battleground states’ polling hours and how long it might take to get results
Voters will be closely watching the seven particular battleground states on election night. Those states have 93 electoral votes in play. Georgia In Georgia, the polls open at 7 a.m. Eastern Time and close at 7 p.m. In 2020, the first results were announced at 7:20 p.m. However, it took 16 days for The Associated… -
Pennsylvania voter registration fraud investigation expands ahead of election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, election officials in Pennsylvania have broadened their investigation into fraudulent voter registration applications across more counties. Straight Arrow News reported earlier this week that three counties are currently investigating suspected fraudulent applications. Lancaster County officials reported receiving 2,500 such applications. Election officials said they identified irregularities during the processing… -
Republicans more skeptical than Democrats about election vote count: Poll
A new poll finds Americans are deeply divided on whether the 2024 election will be fairly counted, with Republicans particularly skeptical. The AP-NORC survey reveals that while most voters have confidence in their local election offices, trust in a nationwide count is considerably lower among Republicans than Democrats. The survey shows that 50% of Republican… -
Trump sues CBS News for $10B over edits of ‘60 Minutes’ Harris interview
Former President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News on Thursday, Oct. 31, accusing the network of manipulating an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on “60 Minutes.” Trump’s legal team claims the network’s editing misrepresented Harris’ answer in a way that could influence the 2024 election. The lawsuit alleges that CBS… -
Virginia and New Hampshire suddenly drawing interest in election
As the presidential campaign enters its final weekend, Republican nominee Donald Trump is set to hold a controversial rally in Salem, Virginia, on Saturday, Nov. 2. The move is raising eyebrows as candidates make their last push in key battleground states. Joe Biden won the state by nearly 10 points in 2020 and most pundits… -
Judge orders Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ accuser to reveal identity
A federal judge ruled that a woman accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault couldn’t proceed with her lawsuit under the pseudonym “Jane Doe.” Instead, the woman must identify herself if she wishes to continue with her case. In her decision, Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil explained that Combs had the right to defend himself. That… -
Dodgers World Series celebration turns to chaos on LA streets
A joyous celebration Wednesday night, Oct. 30, on the streets of Los Angeles for the Dodgers’ World Series victory turned into bedlam and chaos. Revelers clashed with police with some throwing projectiles and fireworks at officers. Authorities called in extra resources, and the LAPD sent out an alert on social media about a “hostile crowd”… -
News organizations sue for records related to Uvalde school shooting
A Texas appeals court heard arguments on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the latest dispute over what materials should be made public from one of the nation’s deadliest mass school shootings. In June last year, a state judge ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to release records related to the shooting at Robb Elementary.… -
Harris and Trump both head west to campaign in key swing states
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are heading west on Thursday, Oct. 31, to campaign in two key battleground states. Each candidate has appearances scheduled in Nevada, where six electoral votes are at stake, and Arizona where 11 electoral votes are in play. Harris will appear in Las Vegas with pop… -
New York City decriminalizes jaywalking
The New York City Council passed a bill decriminalizing jaywalking, an act in which a pedestrian crosses a street outside of designated crosswalks or against traffic signals. In the Big Apple, thousands of people commit jaywalking, and hundreds receive tickets for it each year. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a Democrat from Brooklyn who sponsored the…