ELECTION

Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Media Group: A Rocky Election Day and Mixed Earnings

On Election Day 2024, Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of Truth Social, had a rollercoaster ride. The company's stock, DJT, was halted three times after unexpected drops. The day ended with the release of the company's third-quarter earnings, showing a decrease in revenue and

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Oakland's New City Council: Who's Leading the Way?

As the first batch of votes rolled in, five candidates took an early lead in Oakland's City Council races. Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife, Noel Gallo, and Ken Houston were ahead, with Ryan Richardson leading the race for city attorney. The contests centered on crucial issues like crime, polic

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voters Oust Progressive DA, Opt for Tougher Stance in LA

In a surprising turn of events, Los Angeles has ousted its progressive District Attorney, George Gascon. The former U. S. Assistant Attorney General, Nathan Hochman, won the election by promising to take a tougher stance on crime. Hochman's victory reflects a growing concern among voters about publi

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voters in LA Say Goodbye to Gascón

Election night brought a big change in Los Angeles County. District Attorney George Gascón, known for his progressive policies, was shown the door by voters. He got less than 40% of the vote, unable to stand up against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman's promise to clamp down on crime. Hochma

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Crypto Money in Politics: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Last week, a crypto-focused political action committee (PAC) rolled out a bus tour across five key states, starting in Phoenix and Las Vegas. This PAC, known as Stand With Crypto, has been spending big bucks in the political arena, but not all their spending is as transparent as it seems. In Nevada

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ohio Election: Crypto Community Celebrates Bernie Moreno's Senate Win

The crypto world is buzzing after businessman Bernie Moreno's surprise victory over Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio. The race was a test for crypto's political influence. Moreno, a car dealer-turned-blockchain entrepreneur, gained support from crypto fans who disliked Brown's tough stance on digital curr

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

America's Uncertain Future After Election Day

Last night, we didn't wake up to a clear winner of the presidential election. Instead, we found ourselves in a suspenseful wait. Why? A large number of voters still believe Donald Trump should lead the country, despite all the negative evidence. The race is tight, and neither candidate has a clear l

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Election Day Chat Rules Spark Debate

Google has been keeping a close eye on employees' election-related discussions. Ahead of the U. S. elections, Google executives sent out a warning to keep political chats off a popular internal forum called Memegen. Employees didn't quite listen, sharing election memes and criticizing company polici

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

What Will US Election Mean for Ukraine-Russia Talks?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently pointed out that Russia is closely watching US policy. He mentioned that Moscow’s willingness to negotiate depends on the outcome of the US elections. If Kamala Harris wins, she is expected to continue the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, de

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Moldova Picks Pro-EU Leader Amid Russian Tensions

In a vote that's got everyone talking, Moldova, a country right next to Ukraine, chose Maia Sandu to be its president again. Sandu is all about being friendly with the European Union (EU), and she won with a solid 55% of the votes. But Russia, not so pleased, had hoped for someone more on their side

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