ELECTION

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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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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