ELECTION

Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Bethenny Frankel's Take on Kamala Harris' Celebrity Endorsements

Bethenny Frankel, known for her stint on "Real Housewives of New York City, " recently shared her thoughts on Kamala Harris's presidential campaign strategy. In a casual video on her Instagram, Frankel criticized Harris for spending time with celebrities instead of focusing on other aspects of the c

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Celebs React: Mixed Feelings After Harris' Election Loss

It was a tough day for many celebrities who backed Vice President Kamala Harris. When the election results rolled in, they took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration. Some were shocked that Harris didn't perform as well as President Joe Biden had in 2020. Singer Billie Eili

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Chicago's Board of Education Elections: A Tale of Teachers, Money, and Voter Sentiment

Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Why the Democrats Are Really to Blame

You might be hearing that Donald Trump won the election. But let's look at the real story: the Democrats lost. They spent a lot more money, but their strategy was a mess. From choosing the wrong candidate to not having a clear plan, they just let Trump walk right in. It's not surprising that people

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Flipping the Script: How Trump Won Again

In the early hours of Wednesday, the Associated Press declared Wisconsin for former President Trump, pushing his electoral votes past the required 270 to win the presidency. This goes against pre-election predictions, which favored his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Republicans also took contro

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Campaign: What Went Wrong?

Last night, Americans elected Donald Trump as their 47th president. Unlike in 2016, Democrats don't have the popular vote/Electoral College split to fall back on. Trump won all seven battleground states, and Republicans took the Senate. This leaves Democrats hoping for an unlikely win in the House.

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Nov 07 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Price Soars After Trump's Election Win: What's Next?

Bitcoin's value hit a new record high of $75, 000 after Donald Trump won the 2024 U. S. presidential election. The crypto community is excited, seeing this as good news for Bitcoin. Michael Saylor, who runs MicroStrategy, tweeted that we now have a "Bitcoin President. " Trump's stock in his company

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Nov 07 2024FINANCE

Stocks on the Rise: Crypto, Tech, and Auto Firms Benefit from Trump's Reelection

In the blink of an eye after the election results were out, the stock market jumped up. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by more than 3 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 weren't far behind, rising by nearly 2 percent. Crypto In the crypto world, things got really exciting. The p

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Nov 07 2024CRYPTO

Big Bets, Big Wins: French Trader's Trump Gamble Pays Off

A French trader, known as Théo, placed a massive $30 million bet on Donald Trump winning the U. S. presidential election through Polymarket. The gamble paid off big time – Théo raked in $48 million in profits. This trader, who used four different accounts, predicted Trump's victory in the Electoral

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

The Morning After: Black Women Business Leaders Reflect on Election Outcome

Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differ

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