ELECTION

Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Moldova Votes West: A Win for Democracy and Sandu

In a small Eastern European nation, something big happened. Moldova's electoral battle just concluded, and the winner is Maia Sandu. She's the pro-Western president who just scored a second term, beating her Russia-friendly rival, Alexandr Stoianoglo, by a decent margin. The votes are almost all cou

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voting from Space: How Astronauts Cast Their Ballots

Even when they're orbiting Earth, astronauts still have the right to vote. Voting from space isn't as simple as heading to the local polling station, though. Instead, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) use NASA's Space Communication and Navigation Program. They start by filling

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

China's Message to U. S. Elections

As Americans voted in the 2024 presidential election, China sent a message through its embassy in the U. S. The Chinese spokesperson, Liu Pengyu, said that China won't interfere in the election, calling it an internal U. S. matter. Instead, China hopes to work with the U. S. , no matter who wins. Th

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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

Asia Markets React: U. S. Election, China's NPC, and BOJ Plans

In Asia, stock markets were all over the place on Wednesday. This happened right after Wall Street had a great day, excited about the upcoming U. S. presidential election results. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the pack with a 2% increase, while the Topix was close behind with a 1. 5% boost. The Bank of Ja

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Philadelphia DA Slams Musk's Voter Lottery as Illegal

A Philadelphia judge recently refused to stop a $1 million daily giveaway by Elon Musk's political action committee (PAC) to voters in Pennsylvania and other key states. The giveaway, which has already awarded $17 million, is set to end on Election Day. However, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Election Day: Why Results Might Take Time

Today is Election Day in the United States. Millions of voters are expected to cast their ballots, adding to the over 77 million who already voted early. While election officials are working hard to ensure a smooth process, delays in results are possible. Long lines, power outages, or issues with vo

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Voting Day: What to Expect and Why It Matters

Today, Americans are casting their votes to decide the next leaders. While there might be some bumps in the road like long lines or weather issues, experts say these are normal and won’t affect the election’s security. In fact, most voters find it easy to vote. Yet, some people still worry about fra

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Crypto Prices Jump Ahead of U. S. Election Results

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies saw a rise in prices on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited for the results of the U. S. presidential election. Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, climbed to over $70, 000. Other cryptocurrencies like Ether, Solana, and XRP also saw gains. Even mem

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Hits New High Amidst Election Uncertainty

Bitcoin hit a new record high at $75, 000 as investors wagered on a potential edge for former President Trump in the U. S. election. The price jumped by 7% to $74, 392. 00, breaking the previous peak set in March. Earlier in the year, Bitcoin had been trading below $70, 000. The overnight rise in B

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Stock Prices and Bitcoin Rise as Election Results Uncertain

Investors are on the edge of their seats as the U. S. presidential election results keep them guessing. With vote counting still ongoing, stock prices around the world saw a boost. The S&P 500 was up by 1. 2%, with a similar rise for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Bitcoin also joined the party, s

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