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World leaders post reactions to Trump’s election victory
Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential race is leading to reaction from world leaders. That reaction began trickling in during the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a huge victory and congratulated Trump on his “historic return to the White House. “He called it a new beginning for the… -
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he is firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust. The decision comes amid Israel’s ongoing battles on multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. Netanyahu and Gallant had presented a unified front during the early days of the Israel-Hamas war. However, as the fighting shifted… -
New York Times’ tech staff walks out before Election Day
The New York Times’ tech team has gone on strike, threatening the newspaper’s real-time coverage of Election Day results. Around 600 engineers, data analysts and product managers are participating in the walkout, which centers on demands for better pay, remote work options and stronger worker protections. The tech workers provide critical support for The Times’… -
US, Saudi Arabia discuss security agreement, excluding Israel: Report
The United States and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement without Israeli involvement, according to Axios. Before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia were attempting to broker a deal that would’ve secured peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The Hamas terror attack shattered talks for the agreement. Saudi Crown Prince… -
At least 30 killed, including children, after Israel targets weapons facility in Gaza
At least 30 people are dead after Israeli strikes in the northern Gaza region. One of the strikes included a home where displaced families were sheltering. Palestinian health officials said 10 people were killed in a strike early Tuesday, Nov. 5, including four children. This followed a different strike late Monday night, Nov. 4, that… -
Experts weigh-in on coping with Election Day stress
Election Day is here and you’ve likely heard relatives or friends say they can’t wait until it’s over. There’s clearly some national anxiety when it comes to this election. People want their candidate to win so bad that it’s affecting them. However, experts have several, simple ways to cope. Dr. Faith Coleman, who graduated from… -
Trump, Harris spend more than $530M in Pa., the biggest battleground state
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in a battle to win the swing states. In Pennsylvania, the largest battleground state, Trump and Harris spent more than $530 million in advertising dollars. The number of undecided voters in the state is believed to be around 3%. That’s about $2,500 per potential voter. Political experts say the… -
Paris saw nearly 20,000 people displaced before Olympic Games: Report
A coalition of more than 100 community groups accused Parisian authorities on Monday, Nov. 4, of removing nearly 20,000 people including 4,500 minors from shelters and tents to make way for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Monday, Nov. 4. The advocacy coalition is now calling for the Olympic hosting model to be reevaluated… -
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…