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Kamala Harris Concedes U.S. Election to Donald Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has conceded defeat to Republican rival Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In a phone call on Wednesday, Harris congratulated Trump and discussed the importance of a peaceful transition, according to a senior aide. Harris plans to address her supporters later in Washington, …

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Donald Trump Declares Victory, Addresses Jubilant Supporters: ‘We Made History’

Donald Trump has declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, addressing cheering supporters in Florida with the words, “We made history.” In his speech, Trump celebrated what he called an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” given by the American people, following projected wins in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, North …

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Russia fines Google $2.5 decillion — more money than the $100 trillion GDP of the entire world

Google is facing an unprecedented fine from Russia, amounting to more than two undecillion rubles—a number represented by a two followed by 36 zeros—after removing several state-run and pro-government YouTube accounts. The staggering penalty far exceeds the global GDP, estimated at $110 trillion by the International Monetary Fund. The fine …

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US Rapper Lil Durk Arrested in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Case

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk, legally known as Durk Devontay Banks, has been arrested in Broward County, Florida, on a murder-for-hire charge, as reported by CBS News and the BBC. The 33-year-old artist, held without bail, was detained following recent charges against five associates linked to his hip-hop collective, Only …

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Millions Urged to Evacuate as Hurricane Milton Nears Florida with ‘Life or Death’ Threat

As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida’s west coast, millions of residents have been ordered to evacuate. The Category 5 storm is expected to bring devastating winds of up to 165 mph (270 km/h), making it one of the most dangerous hurricanes to strike the region in a century. President Joe …

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Pope Francis Names 21 New Cardinals, Expanding College of Cardinals for Future Papal Election

Pope Francis announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals on Sunday, further increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and solidifying his influence on the group responsible for selecting the next pope. This new cohort includes figures from around the world, reflecting the global reach of the Catholic Church. …

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TikTok to Shut Down Music Streaming Platform in November

TikTok has confirmed that it will shut down its music streaming platform, TikTok Music, worldwide on November 28, 2024. The service, currently available in Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico, will cease operations in these countries. The decision comes as TikTok aims to refocus its resources on its ‘Add to …

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MrBeast and Amazon Face $5M Lawsuit Over Beast Games Production

YouTuber MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, along with Amazon and other production companies, has been hit with a $5 million lawsuit related to his upcoming series Beast Games. Contestants allege exploitation, unsafe conditions, and sexual harassment during filming. The series, which offered 1,000 participants a chance to win a …

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French Police Shoot Dead Two Amid Unrest in New Caledonia

Two men have been killed in a police operation in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, amid ongoing tensions between the Indigenous Kanak people and French authorities. The deaths occurred during an intervention by French police in Saint Louis, south of the capital Noumea, aimed at apprehending individuals involved in …

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North Korea President, Kim Jong Un Orders Execution of 30 Officials Over Flood that Killed 4,000 People

On September 4, 2024, South Korean media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the execution of up to 30 government officials for their alleged failure to prevent severe flooding and landslides this summer. The floods, which struck Chagang Province, resulted in around 4,000 deaths, though other …

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