Reports emerge of at least 60 fatalities in eastern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes. The strikes targeted areas controlled by Hezbollah, with many casualties reported in the Baalbek region. This raises the overall toll since the Israel-Hezbollah war began to over 1,700 killed. Efforts are underway to rescue those affected.
Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-60-killed-in-israeli-strikes-in-east-lebanon-reports-771655
Drone Attack Hits Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya
An unmanned aerial attack damaged a special forces university in Chechnya, according to regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with no reported casualties or injuries. The Russian Special Forces University is the country's only private educational institution training special unit personnel.
Hezbollah has announced Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general, following the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in September. Qassem, a 71-year-old religious scholar and one of Hezbollah's founders, has been promoted from deputy leader to replace Nasrallah. The group has faced significant leadership losses due to Israeli assassinations.
The US Electoral College has a complex history, with the South's reliance on slavery playing a significant role in shaping its system. The Constitution established the Electoral College as a compromise between small and large states. However, the 3/5 Compromise allowed Southern slave-holding states to count enslaved individuals for representation purposes. This gave them disproportionate influence in presidential elections.
Recent discoveries in Mexico have uncovered a massive Mayan city, dubbed Valeriana, hidden beneath the jungle canopy. The complex features pyramids, sports fields, and causeways connecting districts. While no images exist, a virtual rendition provides a glimpse into what the city might have looked like.
Meanwhile, global news is filled with updates on protests in Argentina over pension reforms, as well as reports of presidential election disputes in Venezuela and Peru. In Colombia, Prince Harry and Meghan continue their humanitarian efforts.
A recent report from China highlights the alarming effects of workplace stress on mental health. A 20-something woman, identified as Li, reportedly became a "stiff wooden person" after being scolded by her team leader. She stopped eating, drinking, and using the toilet, with her family having to remind her to do so. Doctors diagnosed her with catatonic stupor, a symptom of depression. The incident sparked widespread concern on social media, with many echoing Li's struggles and calling for greater support for mental health in the workplace.
Hezbollah, a prominent militant group in West Asia, has announced Naim Qassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah. This development comes weeks after Nasrallah's passing and marks a significant shift in leadership for the Iran-aligned organization.
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Sends Diwali Wishes from Space Station
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A devastating report from Al Jazeera reveals that at least 902 Palestinian families have been erased from Gaza's civil registry amid ongoing conflict with Israel. As the war enters its second year, this stark statistic highlights the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. The impact of such widespread displacement and loss of life is immeasurable.
Iran executes German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd after terrorism conviction. The 69-year-old was sentenced to death in February for his alleged role in a 2008 mosque bombing in Shiraz, which killed 14 people and injured 300. Human rights groups have criticized the execution, calling it an "extrajudicial killing of a hostage." Germany has warned Iran's government that this action will have "serious consequences."
Puerto Rican Archbishop Demands Apology from Trump over "Floating Island of Garbage" Remark
The Archbishop of San Juan, Roberto O. González Nieves, has called for a personal apology from former US President Donald Trump regarding offensive remarks made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally in New York City. The incident sparked widespread backlash, with the archbishop emphasizing that humor should not be used to degrade or spread animosity.
The US presidential race is heating up! A recent opinion poll by FiveThirtyEight shows Democratic candidate Kamala Harris holding a narrow lead over Republican rival Donald Trump. While Harris's edge has slightly decreased, the pollster still gives her a 46% chance of winning. However, the model predicts Trump has a 54% chance due to his performance in swing states.
Florida voters will head to the polls on November 5, 2024, to elect their representatives in various federal and state-level elections. The state is crucial for the presidential election, with its 30 electoral votes up for grabs. In addition to choosing between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, Floridians will vote for House of Representatives, Senate, state Senate, and State Assembly seats.
The state's political landscape has shifted over the years, with Republicans dominating the state Senate since 1995. In recent elections, Republicans have maintained a majority in the state House, with their numbers increasing to a supermajority in the 2022 election.
Iran's reported execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian national, has sparked international outrage. The 69-year-old was convicted of terrorism charges and sentenced to death in February 2023. Germany has condemned the move, warning of "serious consequences" for Iran. Sharmahd's daughter Gazelle demands proof of her father's death and calls for punishment against those responsible.
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite has captured extraordinary images of "sea smoke" rising from Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier. The phenomenon is caused by the interaction between ice, water, and air, forming small ice crystals that resemble ghostly plumes. The image also shows snow streams carried by powerful springtime winds. This natural occurrence highlights the importance of understanding how blowing snow affects the surface mass balance of polar ice sheets.
Google ordered to pay £2.4 billion fine after 15-year legal battle with UK couple. The European Court of Justice upheld the European Commission's original fine, accusing Google of abusing its market dominance in the comparison shopping sector. The fine is one of the largest ever imposed on a tech giant.
Top economist Christophe Barraud, ranked #1 by Bloomberg, has shared his predictions on the impact of the 2024 US presidential election results on the economy. He forecasts three possible outcomes: a split Congress if Vice President Kamala Harris wins, no significant changes if she prevails; Trump's victory with a divided Congress leading to foreign policy focus and trade restrictions; or Trump winning with a Republican majority, potentially boosting GDP growth.
The United States is set to hold its presidential election on November 5, 2024. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are the top contenders vying for the country's highest office. The election will see millions of eligible voters across 50 states, including South Carolina, casting their ballots to elect the next president.
South Carolina has a population of 5,118,425 and a total of 3,432,228 people eligible to vote as of October 4, 2024. Historically, the state is a Republican stronghold, but Trump's victory in the state four years ago was significant, with a margin of about 22 percentage points.
The election will also see voters electing seven candidates to serve in the U.S. House from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The Democratic nominees for the House are Michael B. Moore (Congressional district 1), David Robinson II (Congressional district 2), Bryon Best (Congressional district 3), Kathryn Harvey (Congressional district 4), Evangeline Hundley (Congressional district 5), James Clyburn (Congressional district 6), and Mal Hyman (Congressional district 7). The Republican nominees are Nancy Mace (Congressional district 1), Joe Wilson (Congressional district 2), Sheri Biggs (Congressional district 3), William Timmons (Congressional district 4), Ralph Norman (Congressional district 5), Duke Buckner (Congressional district 6), and Russell Fry (Congressional district 7).
The upcoming US presidential election in 2024 is just around the corner, with approximately 244 million eligible voters expected to participate. While online voting may seem like a convenient option, it's not typically available due to concerns about security, privacy, and reliability. Instead, most states allow absentee voting or in-person voting at official polling places.
US Election 2024: Understanding the Electoral College, Battleground States, and Key Races
With nearly 186.5 million Americans eligible to vote, the November 5 election is set to choose the 47th President of the United States. The presidential race is not the only one on the ballot, as voters will also elect members of Congress, governors, and local positions.
Understanding the Electoral College:
The US uses an electoral system, where voters directly elect representatives who then cast votes for president. The candidate with the most popular votes in a state wins all that state's electors, except in Maine and Nebraska, which allocate their electors based on popular vote at the state and congressional district levels.
Battleground States:
Seven states are considered battlegrounds, where opinion polls show a margin of victory fewer than 5 percentage points. These states will determine the outcome of the election: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Key Races:
In addition to the presidential race, voters will elect members of Congress (435 House seats and 33 Senate seats) and governors in 11 states and two territories.
Early Voting:
Over 42.9 million Americans have already cast their ballots through early voting or mail-in voting. The election is expected to be closely contested, with polls showing a narrow margin between the candidates.