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Georgia’s Election Day Count: Late Ballots on Hold

November 5, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ball

politics

Empty Seats at Trump's Georgia Rally: What Does It Mean?

November 4, 2024

Donald Trump's final rally in Georgia, a key state for the upcoming election, saw many empty seats. Photos and videos from the event at the Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon showed several empty spots as Trump spoke. This comes after Vice President Kamala Harris suggested during their September de

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Fake Georgia Voter Video Linked to Russia

November 2, 2024

In the days leading up to the U. S. election, a video supposedly showing voter fraud in Georgia was exposed as fake by the FBI and other federal agencies. They linked the video to "Russian influence actors, " indicating an ongoing effort to undermine trust in the election process. This isn't the fir

sports

UConn vs. Georgia State: Can the Huskies Secure a Bowl Bid?

November 1, 2024

The UConn Huskies are just one win away from becoming bowl-eligible, and they'll have the chance to do so against the Georgia State Panthers on Friday night. The Huskies (5-3) have been on a roll, winning four out of their last five games. A victory would not only secure a bowl spot but also bring t

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Trump's Lawyer in Hot Water: License Suspended in New York

November 1, 2024

Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer representing Donald Trump, is in a tight spot. He's been temporarily banned from practicing law in New York. This comes just days after he admitted to being part of a plot to change Georgia's 2020 election results. Chesebro and Trump, among others, were charged in 2023 wit

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UConn Huskies vs. Georgia State Panthers: Who Wins?

October 31, 2024

The UConn Huskies are aiming for a bowl game and a winning season for the first time since 2010. They'll face the Georgia State Panthers, who are struggling with four straight losses. The game is at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut, and starts at 7 p. m. ET. UConn is favored by

business

TSMC's 40% Discount Disappears After Intel CEO's Comments

October 31, 2024

Intel's CEO, Patrick Gelsinger, ruffled some feathers with his comments about TSMC's Taiwan base, leading to a lost deal. TSMC, a major chip maker, had offered Intel a huge 40% discount on their latest 3 nanometer chip tech. But after Gelsinger's remarks, TSMC pulled the offer, leaving Intel to pay

politics

Georgia's Big Decision: West or East?

October 30, 2024

In just a few days, Georgia will choose its next parliament. The stakes are high because it could decide the country's future: closer to the West or more aligned with Russia. Polls suggest that people might be ready for a shift. Groups wanting to join NATO and the EU seem to be leading. But the ruli

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Georgian Election: What Went Down and What It Means

October 30, 2024

Let's talk about the recent election in Georgia. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, was declared the winner with 54% of the votes. But here’s the thing—some people are saying this wasn’t a fair fight. Opposition channels had different numbers, suggesting they won. The president even called it a "robb

finance

Is the Era of Low Rates Really Over?

October 30, 2024

At a recent finance CEO panel in Riyadh, Morgan Stanley's CEO, Ted Pick, declared that the days of zero interest rates and inflation are firmly behind us. Pick was referring to the notion that since the end of the Cold War, global conflicts and ideological clashes had diminished, as famously propose