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Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership role. Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell seeks an upset victory that could help her party maintain its razor-thin control of the chamber. Scott hopes to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who is stepping down as the GOP leader. A win for him would reaffirm Republican strength in the state despite ballot measures on abortion rights and recreational marijuana legalization... Читать дальше...

Tennessee's US Sen. Blackburn seeks reelection against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson

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Tennessee voters are deciding whether to reelect Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn to a second term or choose Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson. Tennessee hasn’t elected a Democrat to a statewide position in nearly two decades. But Johnson is hoping her recent meteoric rise to fame from nearly being expelled by state lawmakers last year will woo enough voters. Johnson was almost expelled from the Statehouse in 2023 for participating in a gun control protest from the House floor. Blackburn... Читать дальше...

Texas border districts are again in the thick of the fight for House control

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The most competitive races in Texas this year are in its southern region near the U.S.-Mexico border. For decades, the region’s predominately working class and Latino population were a stronghold for Democrats, but Republicans have made gains in recent years and hope to pick up the 34th Congressional District on the east of the Rio Grande Valley. They also hope to flip Congressional District 28 where longtime U.S. Rep Henry Cuellar faces a criminal trial after being indicted on charges for bribery.

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles faces a Tennessee reelection test as the FBI probes his campaign finances

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U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles is seeking reelection to Congress from Tennessee while facing an FBI investigation into his campaign finances. The first-term Republican faces Democrat Maryam Abolfazli in a Republican-favoring district that includes a section of left-leaning Nashville and winds through five conservative-voting counties. In August, Ogles said on social media the FBI had taken his cellphone in an investigation of discrepancies in his campaign finance filings from his 2022 race. He has said in... Читать дальше...

Nancy Mace tries to cement her hold on her US House seat in South Carolina

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All seven U.S. House seats are up for grabs in South Carolina. Six incumbents are running for reelection with the 3rd District seat open after Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan decided not to run for an eighth term. Republican Sheri Biggs is a heavy favorite to replace Duncan in the district that votes most for the GOP in a heavily conservative state. Biggs would be the second Republican woman South Carolina has sent to the U.S. House, joining current U.S. Rep Nancy Mace, who is seeking a third term. Читать дальше...

John Barrasso, Wyoming's high-ranking Republican U.S. senator, seeks 3rd full term

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A little-known Democrat faces overwhelming odds Tuesday against John Barrasso, Wyoming’s long-serving and high-ranking Republican U.S. senator. Scott Morrow is a retired postal union official from Laramie. He's challenging Barrasso, who has been a well-known fixture in the state for decades and has served in the Senate since 2007. Barrasso is an outspoken critic of the Biden administration’s policies on immigration, fossil fuel development and air pollution regulations. He's also a firm supporter... Читать дальше...

Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

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Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana. These would be landmark victories for Democrats in a state that has rapidly shifted toward Republicans. The abortion measure would prevent lawmakers from passing any law that penalizes, prohibits, delays or restricts abortion until fetal viability, which doctors say is sometime after 21 weeks. Another initiative would allow adults aged 21 or older to possess about 3 ounces of marijuana. The measures need to be approved by more than 60% of voters. Читать дальше...

Student who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say

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Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by her teacher in violation of the rules. Jiang Ping became an overnight celebrity in June when she finished 12th in the preliminary round of the Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition. But organizers said this week that assistance from her teacher broke a rule against any discussion with others. The competition attracts graduates of top universities such as MIT. It was... Читать дальше...

Colin Allred, Ted Cruz reach end of Senate race that again tests GOP dominance in Texas

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A Democratic congressman from Dallas seeks to topple U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas' Senate race and break the party's 30-year drought in Lone Star politics. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is a three-term congressman who has leaned hard into his support for abortion rights and criticism of Texas' abortion ban, one of the strictest in the country. Cruz, a one-time opponent of and now a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, is seeking his third term in office. Allred hopes to take advantage of Texas'... Читать дальше...

CMA provisionally finds Vodafone / Three could address competition concerns through network investment and customer protections - GOV.UK

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

  1. CMA provisionally finds Vodafone / Three could address competition concerns through network investment and customer protections  GOV.UK
  2. Vodafone and Three merger could get green light, says UK's competition watchdog  Sky News
  3. Vodafone and Three merger could get go-ahead, says watchdog  The Guardian
  4. UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger  Financial Times
  5. Vodafone & Three’s response to the CMA’s Remedies Working Paper  Vodafone

US Election 2024: First ballot cast in New Hampshire

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, kicked off the 2024 US Presidential elections, reflecting a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Both received three votes each in the early voting, mirroring national trends and setting the stage for a close contest.

Here's Why 'Accused' Isn't Airing a New Episode on Fox Until November 12

«Just Jared» 

Fox anthology series Accused is not airing a new episode on Tuesday (November 5), and you might have already guessed why. The fan favorite series normally airs at 8pm ET on Tuesday nights, but will be taking this week off due to Fox’s 2024 Presidential Election coverage. The entire country will be waiting to find [...]

UN Court will make a decision regarding the preliminary objections put forward by Baku regarding Armenia's claim against Azerbaijan

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On Tuesday 12 November 2024, the International Court of Justice will deliver its Judgment on the preliminary objections raised by Azerbaijan in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan). A public sitting will take place at 3 p.m. at the Peace Palace in The Hague, during which Judge Nawaf Salam, the President of the Court, will read out the Court’s Judgment.

It is recalled that, on 16 September 2021... Читать дальше...

Indonesian President, Prabowo, to visit Xi Jinping

The Punch 

Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, will visit China and meet its leader, Xi Jinping, this week, both nations said Tuesday — his first foreign tour as he seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage. The 73-year-old ex-general’s state visit will take place from Friday to Sunday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying

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