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Snapchat Fans Election Flames With Hillary Clinton Filters And Live Stories

Nov 09, 2016 02:19 am UTC| Technology Politics

Snapchat is getting in on election fever by providing filters that make users look like Hillary Clinton as well as Geofilters indicating which side of the aisle the users fall on. The social media app has also launched...

US Election Series

US Election Series: Latest results

Nov 09, 2016 02:11 am UTC| Commentary Politics

Hillary Clinton has been declared awinner in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Rhode Island, Washington D.C, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York, Vermont. With such wins, Hillary Clinton has won 97 electoral votes. Donald...

US Election Series

US Election Series: Trump outperforms polls; Clinton underperforms polls so far

Nov 09, 2016 01:00 am UTC| Commentary Politics

No major upset so far. Trump has won 33 electoral votes so far and Hillary Clinton won 3 electoral votes. However, Trump is outperforming the polls so far. He is expected to win Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia and...

US Election Series

US Election Series: Trump leads nationally so far, and leads in Florida

Nov 09, 2016 00:39 am UTC| Commentary Politics

So far, its been good for Trump. Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia have gone to the Trump camp. However, there is no upset here. It was well expected that Donald Trump will win these states. Vermont has gone to the...

US Election Series

Indiana and Kentucky goes Trump, Vermont goes Clinton

Nov 09, 2016 00:13 am UTC| Commentary Politics

So far no upset. Indian and Kentucky goes to the Donald Trump camp, while Vermont goes to Hillary Clinton. That puts Trump at 19 electoral votes and Clinton at 3 electoral votes. Nationally Trump is leading 64 percent to...

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US Election Series: US election voting is coming to end, Trump lead in Indiana, New Hampshire and Kentucky

Nov 08, 2016 23:51 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

US election is upon us and over the next few hours, polls will start closing and we would start having a fair idea on who is going to become the next President of the United States. All the polls are showing that it could...

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A Brief Look at the US Election History as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Battle for Presidency

Nov 08, 2016 17:55 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

The U.S. election polls have finally opened for voting in one of the most interesting presidential battles in history with Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump going head to head as the...

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Economy

Rupee Marginally Weaker Amid Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee edged lower on Friday, trading at 86.5850 against the U.S. dollar by 09:55 a.m. IST, compared to its previous close of 86.55. The slight dip was driven by heightened dollar demand due to the maturity of...

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Wall Street Slips as Apple Drags Tech Amid Mixed Economic Data

The SP 500 dipped Thursday as banking sector strength was overshadowed by a tech slump led by Apple. At market close, the Dow fell 0.2%, the SP 500 dropped 0.2%, and the NASDAQ slid 0.9%. Apple shares tumbled 4% after...

UK Economy Sees Marginal Growth Amid Tax Hikes and Business Caution

The UK economy showed a modest rebound in November, with GDP increasing by 0.1% from October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the first monthly growth since August, falling short of...

Politics

Biden Commutes 2,500 Sentences in Historic Clemency Action

President Joe Biden, set to leave office next week, announced the commutation of sentences for nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses. The action highlights his commitment to criminal justice...

India-U.S. Space and Defense Collaboration Opens New Opportunities for Indian Firms

Seven Indian private companies, including KaleidEO, EtherealX, and Aadyah Space, have been selected for a pioneering India-U.S. space and defense collaboration program, unlocking access to the worlds largest defense and...

Orban Urges EU to End Sanctions Against Russia Amid Political Shift

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to lift its sanctions on Russia, coinciding with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump, which he believes signals a new era. Speaking on...

Trump's Inauguration Ushers in a Transformative Era for Cryptocurrency

President-elect Donald Trumps administration, featuring several pro-crypto appointees, is expected to influence U.S. policy on emerging technologies. The crypto industry, which has long faced regulatory challenges, hopes...

South Korean Authorities Seek to Prolong President Yoon's Detention Amid Crisis

South Koreas anti-corruption agency is seeking to extend President Yoon Suk Yeols detention as he faces allegations of insurrection tied to his brief imposition of martial law on December 3. Yoon, the first sitting...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

SpaceX Starship Breaks Apart After Launch, Disrupting Air Traffic

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke apart minutes after launching from Texas, disrupting airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico due to falling debris. The rocket, carrying its first test payload of mock satellites, lost...

TSMC Faces Challenges in Bringing Advanced Chipmaking to U.S.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is encountering significant hurdles in its effort to bring advanced chip production to its new $65 billion Arizona facilities. CEO C.C. Wei highlighted that compliance issues,...

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Console, Launch Expected This Year

Nintendo has announced the release of the highly anticipated Switch 2 console, a successor to its popular hybrid home-portable gaming device. The Kyoto-based company revealed plans to provide more details, including...

SpaceX Starship Rocket Breaks Apart Mid-Flight, Disrupting Air Traffic

A SpaceX Starship rocket disintegrated minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, disrupting Gulf of Mexico air traffic and dealing a setback to Elon Musks flagship space program. The upgraded Starship, carrying mock...

FBI Warns of Massive AT&T Breach Impacting Agents' Data

The FBI has raised concerns over a significant data breach of ATTs (NYSE:T) systems last year, potentially exposing months of agents call and text logs. The breach, disclosed by Bloomberg News, compromised FBI devices...