ELECTION

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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Nov 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities React to Election Surprise: What They Had to Say

When the news broke that Donald Trump had won over Vice President Kamala Harris, many celebrities in Black Hollywood didn't hold back their feelings. Cardi B, who supported Harris, shared her disappointment on Instagram. "I hate y'all bad, " she said, expressing how angry and sad she felt. Kerry Was

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Post-Election Feelings: How to Cope and Stay Healthy

Election day may be over, but the emotions it sparked are still strong. Many Americans feel a mix of joy, sadness, or worry. Experts say this is normal. We all handle elections differently, and that’s okay. First, know you’re not alone in your feelings. It’s common to feel sad or scared when the el

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Navajo County Threats: Rumors of Bomb Scares Cause Alarm

It's been a tense day in Navajo County, Arizona. Reports of bomb threats have been swirling around, causing concern but no real danger. Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, was quick to reassure everyone. "These are just rumors, folks, " he said during a news conference. He added that both s

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Florida Votes Down Abortion Rights, Marijuana Legalization

Florida voters have spoken, and they've said "no" to both abortion rights and recreational marijuana legalization. This decision comes after a significant shift to the right in the state. The abortion measure aimed to protect rights until fetal viability, which is typically around 21 weeks. However,

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voters Decide on Abortion Rights in 2024: What's at Stake?

Two years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, voters in ten states are casting ballots to protect or restrict abortion access. New York and Maryland are expected to affirm reproductive rights, while Florida’s measure might fail due to a high voter threshold. Arizona, Missouri, and other

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Hits New Peak Amidst US Election Frenzy

Bitcoin has soared to an all-time high of $74, 504, just ahead of the US presidential election on November 3rd. This is a significant jump from its previous high in March, which was $73, 780. The world's top crypto has gained over 9% in the last day and has doubled in price over the past year. The

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Iowa Picks Trump Again: What Happened?

Believe it or not, former President Donald Trump just won Iowa for the third time in a row. This is big news because Iowa used to be a swing state, meaning it could go either way in elections. But Trump's popularity among Republican voters has changed that. In 2008 and 2012, most Iowans voted for De

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ohio's Political Shift: Bernie Moreno Beats Sherrod Brown

In a surprising turn of events, businessman Bernie Moreno, a Colombian immigrant, has defeated long-time Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio. Moreno's victory marks a significant win for Republicans, aiming to regain control of the Senate. This change comes as Ohio has increasingly become a Rep

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