PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Oct 30 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Hits $70, 000 Again: What's Next?

Bitcoin briefly touched $70, 000 on Monday, a peak not seen since June. This happened as investors kept an eye on MicroStrategy's earnings and the upcoming U. S. presidential election. Stocks linked to bitcoin, like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, showed mixed reactions in late trading. Coinbase rose by

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Michigan's Auto Industry: A 2024 Election Spotlight

The 2024 presidential election has put a bright spotlight on Michigan's automotive industry. With the state being a crucial swing state and home to 1. 1 million automotive jobs, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have made frequent appearances there to win voters' fa

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Stay or Go? RFK Jr. in a Ballot Bind

You might be wondering why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can't just take his name off the ballot in Michigan and Wisconsin. Well, it's not that simple. Kennedy had to fight to get on the ballots in the first place, and now that early voting has started, states say it's too late to make changes. Kennedy isn'

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Consumer Optimism Rises as Election Approaches, Job Openings Drop

As the U. S. presidential election neared, consumers felt more upbeat about the economy. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index leaped over 11% in October to 138, the largest monthly jump since March 2021. People were particularly hopeful about future conditions, with the expectations inde

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Harris Gathers Crowd in Philadelphia, Promising Victory

On Sunday, Kamala Harris spoke to a lively group in North Philadelphia. With only nine days left until the election, she assured everyone that she'll win, despite the close race. Harris said, “We’re at a crucial point where our future depends on this vote. ” She believes the election is a choice bet

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Health Insurance in the Political Spotlight

The upcoming presidential election is stirring up a lot of talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and health insurance coverage across the United States and its territories. This includes places like Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and every other state and territory. The ACA, often called

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post Skips Endorsement: A Surprising Shift

For the first time in decades, The Washington Post has decided not to endorse a candidate in the upcoming presidential race. This move has sparked a wave of criticism, especially from those who believe the paper's role is to shine light on democracy. The paper's publisher, William Lewis, explained t

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Voting for Values: A Granddaughter's Perspective

As the presidential election approaches, many people feel anxious, especially those worried about their treatment under a second Trump term. This is a time to think deeply about our choices. I'm the granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, and I believe it's crucial that we, as Christians, invit

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Polls Predict: How Voters Think Kamala Harris Will Win

Two political scientists, Debra Leiter and Michael Lewis-Beck, have been studying citizen forecasts for the 2024 presidential election. Instead of asking who voters plan to vote for, they ask who voters think will win. Four polls show that initially, more people expected Donald Trump to win over Joe

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania in the Spotlight: Harris and Trump Court Voters in Final Stretch

Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping into the hotly contested state of Pennsylvania, home to the biggest prize on the 2024 electoral map. She'll be participating in a CNN town hall aimed at undecided and persuadable voters, a crucial group with just 13 days left until the election. On the same n

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