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Kamala Harris’ campaign has sought to inspire joy among voters, and speakers at the Democratic National Convention used the word “joy” dozens of times, including when Bill Clinton praised Harris as a “joy president.”But how are voters actually feeling? Does the data back up that mood?Polls have shown a new surge of joy over the election: A New York Times/Siena College survey conducted in July, the week after President Biden withdrew from the nomination, found a surge in joy among voters of both parties, even as anger and resignation subsided.That euphoria has apparently deepened since then, especially among Democrats: A…

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The treatment of asylum seekers is a key issue in many countries, with public opinion on the issue polarized: some policymakers focus on the need for border security to keep asylum seekers out and “protect” their countries, while others focus on the urgent needs of the asylum seekers themselves. In March 2023, the Canadian government announced plans to close Roxham Road, an unofficial border crossing between the United States and Canada that was frequently used by asylum seekers entering Canada. The announcement added fuel to an ongoing debate in Canada about how to treat asylum seekers.…

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Diddy reportedly invested in Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now known as X.Didi invests in Elon Musk’s XDidi’s name appears in newly released documents as an early investor in Elon Musk’s acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), The Washington Post reported on Thursday (August 22). The documents list roughly 100 co-owners of the social media site, including Sean Combs Capital LLC, along with Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Waleed bin Talal, and other notable figures.The seal on the public investors’ case was lifted following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston on Tuesday (August 20). The ruling was…

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New video uploaded: Fed Chairman Powell hints at upcoming rate cuts in Jackson Hole remarksTranscriptreturnTranscriptFed Chairman Powell hints at future rate cuts in Jackson Hole remarksFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell has signaled that he will begin cutting interest rates in September but has declined to say how much.It is time to adjust policy. The direction to go is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on forthcoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. As we move further toward price stability, we will do everything in our power to support a strong labor…

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—–*HIMYM voice*: Well guys, this was all started by a tall bald guy named Gaz. You see, Gaz was known for “stirring up the fire” in any situation. And now he’s started a four-missile war the likes of which the world of sports betting has never seen before. But more on that later.—–Yesterday was one of the funniest afternoons on Twitter, and as I said before, it all started with Gaz posting a screenshot of “tmathsports” and saying that she had more views than Rico. You may be wondering, who is “tmathsports”? She is a Twitter/IG sports betting celebrity who…

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Turkey will host a four-way summit with Iraq, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on August 29 to discuss an ambitious multi-billion dollar project to link Iraq’s Basra port on the Persian Gulf with Turkey and the rest of the world, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Ularoglu said on Friday.The meeting will bring together ministers from the three countries at Dolmabahce Palace, the residence of the last Ottoman sultan, where “important decisions” will be taken, Ularoglu told Turkish state broadcaster TRT. Qatar and the UAE are potential investors in the project.The estimated $20 billion project, formalized during Turkish President…

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Turkey will host a four-way summit with Iraq, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on August 29 to discuss an ambitious multi-billion dollar project to link Iraq’s Basra port on the Persian Gulf with Turkey and the rest of the world, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Ularoglu said on Friday.The meeting will bring together ministers from the three countries at Dolmabahce Palace, the residence of the last Ottoman sultan, where “important decisions” will be taken, Ularoglu told Turkish state broadcaster TRT. Qatar and the UAE are potential investors in the project.The estimated $20 billion project, formalized during Turkish President…

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he has not received any approach from Manchester City for striker Kyogo Furuhashi and has not spoken to the striker about the “rumours”.Recent reports suggest that the English champions are considering a replacement for Julian Alvarez, with the 29-year-old Japan international on their shortlist.Kyogo, who has scored 51 goals since joining Glasgow in the summer of 2021, missed last weekend’s Scottish League Cup win over Hibernian with a recurring shoulder injury but is set to return against St Mirren on Sunday.”Obviously, we just deal with it,” Rodgers said of media speculation, “but I’m not hearing…

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In recent years, as the College Football Playoff has expanded the CFB schedule, it has become increasingly common to schedule games a week earlier than normal to allow for flexibility later in the season. In 2024, the college football schedule for Week 0 will consist of four games, including two FBS vs. FBS matches. The matchup kicks off at noon ET on Saturday, with the No. 10 ranked Florida State Seminoles taking on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin.The Seminoles were left out of the CFP despite being undefeated ACC champions…

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Every Saturday, from left, JB Theriot and George Lamfree of Breaux Bridge and Mark Mouton of Lafayette gather at Angelle’s Old Fashion Burgers in Breaux Bridge for a jam session. Staff photo: Robin Miller “Come on guys,” Grover Angell said.And that was enough.They didn’t have to be perfect in tune or in perfect sync, all they had to do was spend their Saturday afternoons playing and singing at Angel’s Old Fashioned Burgers.That’s all they wanted to do.For 18 years, Angell has been drawing musicians to his Breaux Bridge restaurant with a simple invitation: a performance, a jam session, no playlist…

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