Tens of millions of Americans have already voted in the presidential election – Axios
According to the University of Florida's early voting tracking system, more than 50 million Americans have already cast their votes for one of the presidential candidates.
Of these voters, 39% are registered Democrats, while about 36% are registered Republicans. The majority of them (41%) are people over 65 years old.
It is worth noting that in the early voting of the 2020 election, around 100 million people participated.
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⚡️Eight UN Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon Attack
Eight Austrian UNIFIL soldiers in Lebanon were lightly injured when a missile struck their base in Nakura, likely fired by Hezbollah or an allied group.
The Austrian Defense Minister condemned the attack, calling for urgent investigation.
The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in the region.
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Kamala Harris has launched a campaign ad for Philadelphia.
💬 The Democratic presidential candidate seeks broad support from the residents of Pennsylvania—a key swing state in the upcoming election.
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⚡️Ukrainian President Zelensky calls on Western allies to respond urgently to reports of North Korean troops joining Russia's war effort.
In his nightly address, Zelensky stressed that these developments could force Ukraine to confront North Korea and Russia on European soil.
He urged for concrete actions, including NATO membership and significant Western arms support, warning that inaction emboldens Moscow’s aggression.
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🚀 In a first for China’s space tourism efforts, Deep Blue Aerospace sold two tickets for a 2027 spaceflight, drawing 3 million viewers to a Taobao livestream.
These seats, each costing 1,000,000 yuan ($140,000), promise a 12-minute ride to the edge of space on the company’s reusable Nebula-1 rocket.
Despite recent test issues, CEO Huo Liang assured the public that extensive testing over the next three years would ensure a reliable journey.
Additional seats are set to be available on November 23.
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Cargo ship owner agrees to pay $102 million for Baltimore bridge damage – NYP
💬 The owner and operator of a cargo ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, in March have agreed to pay $102 million to the U.S. government to cover debris removal and port repair.
💬 The ship, owned by Singapore’s Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, suffered repeated power outages before crashing, leading to the bridge’s collapse and the deaths of six people.
💬 This payment does not include bridge reconstruction costs, estimated at $1.7 to $1.9 billion, with work expected to finish by fall 2028.
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Elon Musk Gains $26 Billion as Tesla Shares Skyrocket
💬 Tesla CEO Elon Musk added $26.4 billion to his fortune following a 22% increase in Tesla’s stock after strong Q3 performance.
💬 It was Tesla’s biggest single-day stock increase since 2013.
💬 The rally was fueled by Musk’s encouraging forecast for Tesla, including a 30% boost in vehicle deliveries by 2025.
💬 Musk’s lead in the wealth rankings now surpasses $57 billion due to this surge.
💬 Musk’s fortune is valued by Forbes at $269.8 billion, with Larry Ellison, Oracle chair, in second place with $212.2 billion.
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⚡️ Following a deadly bombing in Ankara, Turkey launched airstrikes on PKK positions in Syria and Iraq, hitting 47 targets in under 24 hours.
The Turkish military claims numerous "terrorists" were neutralized, while Kurdish groups reported the deaths of 12 civilians.
The attack on a defense contractor in Ankara killed at least five, prompting Turkish retaliation, although the PKK has not taken responsibility for the bombing.
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According to The Hill, members of Congress are advocating for "direct military action" if North Korean troops become involved in the war against Ukraine.
After Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that U.S. intelligence had uncovered evidence of North Korean soldiers training at bases in eastern Russia, Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, urged the Biden administration to consider "direct military intervention" should North Korean forces join Russian troops in Ukraine.
Turner also emphasized that Ukraine should be allowed to use U.S. long-range weaponry under such circumstances.
John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the National Security Council, responded to questions about why the U.S. hasn't yet approved Ukraine's use of long-range missiles, explaining that it is still too early to assess the potential impact of North Korean forces on the conflict.
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Four Killed in Deadly Attack on Ankara Defense Facility, PKK Accused
💬An explosion and gunfire at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (Tusas) in Ankara have left four people dead and 14 injured. President Erdoğan condemned the attack, calling it a "cowardly assault" on one of the nation's top defense firms.
💬Tusas is a critical part of Turkey's defense manufacturing, developing military drones and fighter jets, including the recently tested Kaan fighter.
💬Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that two "terrorists" were neutralized and attributed the attack to the banned PKK. The incident occurred amidst rising political tensions, with speculation of renewed peace talks between the Turkish government and the PKK following recent comments from Erdoğan’s political ally, the MHP.
💬Surveillance footage showed the attackers wielding firearms, while video captured the explosion and subsequent gunfire. Security has been tightened across the capital, and investigations are ongoing.
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⚡️ Harris’ British Advisors Want to “Destroy X” – The Disinformation Chronicle
American journalist Paul Tucker claims to have obtained documents revealing that British advisors to Kamala Harris are strategizing to "destroy Elon Musk’s Twitter."
The documents suggest that the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) is targeting the platform with "regulatory measures." The UK’s Labour Party wants to "cripple X" using an "advertising-based approach."
Sources indicate that the strategy includes "targeting" potential advertisers to undermine the platform's revenue stream.
A private CCDH conference was reportedly attended by liberal groups opposed to Musk, including White House staff, Congressman Adam Schiff’s office, and officials from the State Department.
CCDH is reportedly funded by Hollywood celebrities, including singer Selena Gomez, who is one of the organization’s donors.
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🇮🇱 Tensions Rise Between Israel and Europe Over Gaza and Lebanon Conflicts 🇱🇧
Israel is facing growing criticism from European nations over its military actions in Gaza and southern Lebanon. European leaders are calling for a halt to weapons sales and exploring sanctions on Israeli officials. Strikes on UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, where European troops are stationed, have further strained relations.
The EU is now considering reviewing its trade agreements with Israel as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate ceasefires.
The situation marks a significant shift in Israel-EU relations, which were previously more supportive.
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⚡️Millions in Cash, UN Aid, and a Luxury Bag: A Glimpse Inside Yahya Sinwar’s Gaza Bunker
The IDF discovered Yahya Sinwar’s underground bunker in Gaza, where he and his family hid. Sinwar, who orchestrated the October 7 massacre, took refuge there just before the attack.
Footage released by an Israeli soldier shows millions of Israeli shekels in cash, alongside humanitarian rations from the UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency).
The bunker is equipped with bathtubs, shelves filled with weapons and explosives, and personal items like cologne and hygiene products.
Another video shows Sinwar and his family moving into the bunker, with his wife carrying a $32,000 Birkin bag.
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⚡️The Atlantic compares Trump to Hitler
On Friday, The Atlantic released an article titled "Trump Talks Like Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini." In it, author Anne Applebaum argues that the Republican has introduced "dehumanizing language" into U.S. politics.
The article sparked heavy backlash from journalists, politicians, and activists. Glenn Greenwald commented that after years of trying to insult Trump with various comparisons, Applebaum has now resorted to comparing him to multiple dictators at once.
The Atlantic’s editor, Scott Stossel, commended Applebaum for her deep knowledge of authoritarian regimes, stating that her comparison should prompt serious reflection when such a knowledgeable figure likens Trump to some of history’s most violent dictators.
In her piece, Applebaum describes Trump's rhetoric as "ugly and repellent," suggesting that the language used by the Republican candidate echoes that of Adolf Hitler.
"More fake news from a third-rate media outlet," — said Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung.
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Google has signed a deal for seven nuclear reactors to fuel its artificial intelligence operations
The technology giant has executed a historic contract with California's Kairos Power for seven small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
These reactors will provide energy for Google’s expanding AI infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that the energy source is low-carbon and constant, alleviating concerns over atmospheric pollution.
Information regarding the locations of the new reactors and the financial details of the agreement has not been made public. Google is set to buy 500 megawatts of electricity from Kairos in total.
The completion of the reactors is scheduled for 2035.
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⚡️For the first time, Israel openly claimed responsibility for striking military targets within Iran, a significant departure from the indirect tactics both nations usually employ.
Iran faces a dilemma on its next steps as questions arise about the strength of its deterrent strategy.
Israel claims Iran's defense capabilities have been weakened, but Tehran minimizes the damage, fueling debate on whether Iran’s traditional proxy approach remains effective.
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🧠Unique Brain Surgery Technique Helps Preserve Chess Skills:
💬 Doctors at Bellvitge Hospital in Barcelona removed a brain tumor from a 45-year-old while he solved chess puzzles, a technique used to preserve his cognitive abilities.
💬 By mapping the specific brain areas required for chess thinking, surgeons identified and preserved them.
💬 This pioneering approach allowed the patient to continue his chess hobby post-surgery, albeit with a slight delay in complex puzzle-solving.
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Cattelan’s Duct-Taped Banana “Comedian” Heads to Auction with a $1.5 Million Estimate
Next month, Maurizio Cattelan’s widely-discussed artwork "Comedian," which consists of a banana taped to the wall, will be auctioned in New York, with an estimated price tag of $1.5 million. Curiously, the buyer will not actually receive the physical artwork but instead a certificate of authenticity along with installation instructions. Cattelan also plans to send the lucky owner a new banana and a roll of tape to recreate the installation.
In 2019, “Comedian” made headlines in the contemporary art scene. Two previous versions of this piece sold for $120,000 each.
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Israel targets "military facilities" in Iran
💬 Israel has launched strikes on Iran in what is described as a "response" to the October 1st incident when Iran launched roughly 180 ballistic missiles at Israeli territory.
💬 The IDF clarified that these strikes focus exclusively on Iranian "military installations."
💬 The U.S. is not directly involved in these operations, although the White House was notified beforehand. Insiders revealed that American officials urged Israel to avoid an excessively escalatory response or any action that might disrupt the global economy. Furthermore, the Biden administration has discouraged targeting nuclear or oil sites.
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Chinese hackers allegedly targeted the phones of Trump and Vance, CNN reports.
💬 The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have begun an investigation into a cyber breach affecting the phones of Donald Trump and his campaign partner J.D. Vance. In a statement, law enforcement authorities confirmed, "The U.S. government is investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecom infrastructure by individuals associated with the People’s Republic of China."
💬 Insiders say that hackers also attempted to access data of individuals connected to the Harris-Walz campaign and even senior officials within the Biden administration.
💬 It is currently unknown what data may have been compromised.
💬 Trump campaign representative Steven Cheung accused Kamala Harris’s team of indirectly encouraging foreign adversaries to interfere in Trump’s campaign.
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☀️❄️ According to a UN report, the world is nearing catastrophic levels of warming
💬 UN experts forecast that global temperatures may increase by 2.6 - 3.1°C by century’s end. The 1.5°C threshold seems unachievable without rapid, large-scale action, and failure to mobilize globally will lead to disaster.
💬 Greenhouse gas emissions continued to rise by 1.3% in 2023, and even if nations meet 2030 emission reduction targets, temperatures are likely to climb by 2.6 - 2.8°C.
💬 UN Chief António Guterres noted that humanity is “walking a planetary tightrope,” with the most vulnerable populations at high risk.
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Why the U.S. won't allow Ukraine to strike Russia with missiles - FOX
💬 Ukrainians have been asking the U.S. to allow strikes within Russia. Pentagon sources have revealed to journalists why this request remains unapproved.
💬 An official explained that the government sees no strategic benefit from such strikes. According to an insider, 90% of Russian aircraft have been moved out of the 300-kilometer ATACMS range.
💬 U.S. officials are also concerned about missile stock shortages, both for Ukraine and in their own reserves.
💬 A Pentagon official added that “it would be irresponsible not to consider what Russia might do,” referencing Russia’s nuclear status.
💬 Nonetheless, the Biden administration is exploring additional deterrence options, with plans for new sanctions against Russia as a response to North Korean military involvement.
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The oldest person in the U.S. has died at 115 – ABC
Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living American, has passed away at the age of 115 in her Houston home.
She was born in 1909 in Louisiana and moved to Houston at 11 when her mother died. Until her passing, she lived with her 95-year-old daughter, Dorothy Williams, and granddaughter, Ethel Harrison.
Elizabeth witnessed 20 U.S. presidents during her lifetime, having been born under William Taft’s presidency. She survived both world wars, numerous other U.S. conflicts, and several pandemics.
The title of the oldest person in the U.S. now goes to 114-year-old Naomi Whitehead from Pennsylvania.
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The European Space Agency, with support from NASA, has unveiled a snippet of the universe—just 1% of the upcoming cosmic atlas. This data was captured by the Euclid satellite, which launched from Florida in 2023.
💬The cosmic mosaic contains 260 observations in both visible and infrared light, collected from March 25 to April 8, 2024. In just two weeks, Euclid mapped 132 square degrees of the southern sky, an area over 500 times larger than the full Moon’s coverage.
💬Euclid's mission will continue for six more years, during which time it will measure the shapes, distances, and motions of billions of galaxies located over 10 billion light-years away.
💬Currently, the 1% portion of the atlas contains about 100 million stars and galaxies. By the end of the mission, scientists will have created the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe ever made.
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🍟 50 Affected by McDonald's Burgers in the U.S.: A wave of intestinal infections has been traced to McDonald's "Royale Cheeseburgers."
While the official count is 50, some sources claim the number of cases may be much higher.
Amid the outbreak, McDonald's stock has dropped by 6%, creating additional pressure on the struggling fast-food giant.
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Global Power Shift? Putin Hosts Major BRICS Summit Amid Western Sanctions
As the West aims to isolate Russia on the global stage, President Vladimir Putin is strengthening alliances at the BRICS summit in Kazan. Leaders from China, India, South Africa, and Iran are joining the three-day event, signaling growing international cooperation with Moscow despite ongoing Western sanctions.
Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and praised their nations' partnership as a model for international relations. Other key leaders include Indian Prime Minister Modi and South African President Ramaphosa. Turkish President Erdogan is attending as well, underscoring the importance of the summit beyond BRICS nations.
The summit, which marks the largest international gathering hosted by Russia since the Ukraine war began, highlights the rise of nations seeking to counterbalance Western influence. Putin stated that if BRICS and other interested countries collaborate, they could form a critical element of the "new world order," challenging American global dominance.
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⚡️Speaker Johnson has announced that the deportation of around 4.5 million illegal migrants will be a priority if Trump regains power – NYP
💬House Speaker Mike Johnson said that if Donald Trump wins the presidential election, deporting up to 4.5 million migrants who entered the U.S. illegally would be a primary focus. In an interview with The Post, Johnson mentioned that many of these migrants have already committed crimes, including theft and other violations.
💬Johnson added that while the deportation process would be time-consuming, a "strong leadership in the White House" could apply pressure on migrants' countries of origin to accept them back.
💬He also criticized the current administration for underreporting immigration figures and for neglecting nearly 2 million "gotaways" who managed to avoid arrest when crossing the border.
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⚡️Harris Leads in Most National Polls
Several pre-election polls show either a tie or a lead for Kamala Harris ahead of the November 5 election.
In the latest Emerson College poll, Harris has 49%, edging out Trump by one point, while a FOX poll gives Trump the lead at 50% to 48%.
Harris also leads in polls from Marist College (52%-47%) and Economist/YouGov (49%-45%).
Other polls show Harris leading in Morning Consult (50%-46%) and Ipsos/Reuters (47%-44%).
Trump leads in the Harvard CAPS/Harris poll (51%-49%), while CBS and New York Times/Siena polls show Harris ahead.
The most accurate poll from 2020, Atlas Intel, shows Trump with a lead (51%-48%).
NBC, ABC, and CNN polls show a tie between the candidates.
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Amazon and Microsoft join Google in nuclear energy investments –
💬 Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed to a $500 million investment into small modular reactors (SMRs) to help fulfill its clean energy goals.
💬 AWS has entered agreements with Dominion Energy and Energy Northwest to study how these reactors could support their target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
💬 Small modular reactors are advanced nuclear technologies that are smaller but capable of generating significant low-carbon power.
💬 These reactors can be constructed more quickly and installed closer to power grids, making them ideal for AWS’s growing network of data centers.
💬 Microsoft is making similar moves, with plans to restart a reactor at the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania to power its data centers.
💬 The 1979 incident at Three Mile Island was the largest nuclear accident in the U.S.
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⚡️NASA has launched the "LunaRecycle Challenge," promising $3 million to anyone who can come up with a solution for waste disposal in space – Unilad
The challenge seeks innovative approaches for processing and recycling various waste types during long-term space missions.
It is part of the preparations for upcoming Moon missions, including the Artemis III mission scheduled for 2026, which will be the first human visit to the lunar surface in over five decades.
NASA hopes the solutions generated from this competition will enhance the sustainability of space missions and minimize the waste returned to Earth.
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