In a landmark decision, New York City has included Bengali in the list of languages that will be featured on US presidential election ballot papers this year. This move aims to provide linguistic assistance to the Bengali-speaking community in the city, demonstrating the importance of language inclusivity in democratic processes. While this may seem like a courtesy, it is actually a legal requirement for New York City to provide comprehensive language support for Bengali-speaking voters.
As the 2024 US Presidential Election comes to a close, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their final pitches to voters in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state. With polls showing a tight race between the two candidates, both have urged supporters to show up and cast their ballots on Election Day. The intense campaigning and high stakes have made this election one of the most expensive in US history, with over $2.6 billion spent since March to sway voters. As the voting process begins, the nation braces for a potentially uncertain outcome, with the final results likely to be determined by a few key swing states.
On the final day of campaigning before the US Presidential Election, Donald Trump made controversial comments at his rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The former president suggested that Penn State wrestlers should fight against migrants and even proposed a "league of champions" with a migrant vs. champion showdown. This was not the first time Trump made remarks about violence against his opponents, previously suggesting that Kamala Harris should face boxer Mike Tyson in a match. Follow live coverage on Election Day and join the discussion with the USA TODAY elections team.
As the US election day approaches, President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with his comments against the media during a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump defended his statements where he said he wouldn't mind if someone had to "shoot through the fake news" to reach him, referring to the media as "bloodsuckers" and accusing them of being corrupt. This isn't the first time Trump has attacked the media, and his remarks have raised concerns about press freedom and safety at his rallies. Stay updated on the latest developments from the US Presidential Elections with our live coverage.
With the US Presidential election just a day away, both candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are stepping up their game in crucial battleground states. While Harris campaigned in Michigan, Trump visited three key eastern states. A recent poll showing Harris leading in a traditionally red state has raised the possibility of an unexpected outcome, but another survey suggests otherwise. As over 41 million Americans have already cast their votes in early voting, this election is proving to be one of the most closely contested races in recent history. Don't forget to cast your vote on Tuesday, November 5, as the winner will be sworn in on January 20, 2025.
Elon Musk, the CEO of X social media platform and a known supporter of Donald Trump, has reportedly laid off employees from his company just weeks before the US presidential election. This latest round of layoffs, primarily affecting the engineering department, comes after employees were asked to submit a summary of their contributions in order to receive stock grants. With the company still struggling under Musk's ownership, more job cuts are expected in the near future.
The American Sunlight Project (ASP) has exposed a network of nearly 1,200 accounts on X that have been spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda, content favoring Donald Trump, and false information about Kamala Harris. The study, which was shared exclusively with AFP, found that some of these accounts have been active on the platform for over 15 years, signaling potential bot activity. Despite criticism and calls from ASP's co-founder and former Department of Homeland Security disinformation chief Nina Jankowicz, X has yet to take down the network. This has raised concerns about the platform's ability to prevent manipulation and spam as the US presidential election draws near, especially given Tesla CEO Elon Musk's endorsement of Trump and his own history of amplifying political falsehoods on X.
The American Sunlight Project (ASP) has revealed the existence of a long-standing network of pro-Russian bot accounts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that has evaded detection for years. This network has a history of spreading Kremlin propaganda, promoting Republican nominee Donald Trump, and amplifying misinformation about Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The group has called on billionaire owner Elon Musk to take down the bot network, citing an increase in false and abusive content targeting Harris. This news further adds to concerns about digital manipulation and interference in the upcoming US election.
In a move to address concerns over the spread of misinformation, Facebook has announced new measures to combat fake news on their platform. These measures include using artificial intelligence to identify and remove fake accounts and labeling posts from state-controlled media outlets. The decision comes after widespread criticism of Facebook's role in disseminating false information during the 2016 US presidential election.
The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana to take place in 2024. The assembly elections are expected to be highly competitive, with major political parties gearing up for the polls. The results of these elections will have a significant impact on the political landscape of both states. Stay updated with the latest developments and analyses of the polls by following us for all the updates.