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Harris eliminates Trump’s advantage in US presidential polls
According to freshly disclosed polls, United States Vice President Kamala Harris has erased former President Donald Trump's lead in the White House campaign, leaving the Democratic and Republican nominees deadlocked. According to a series of polls released on Tuesday, Harris has closed the gap with Trump both nationally and in key battleground states since becoming the de facto Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election. A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult survey of registered voters shows Harris ahead of Trump in four crucial battleground states while the former president leads in two.
We’re in the second of three human evolution stages, according to futurists
A futurist claims that human evolution is divided into three stages, with our species currently in the second. Jeffrey Charles Hardy, the founder of the non-profit Care for Peace, devised a global view of the 'human chronology,' placing us in the 'Suspended' condition. The first phase, which lasted approximately 2.5 million years, saw humanity subdue nature, but Hardy believes we have now transitioned 'toward sustainable coexistence of the planet and its inhabitants.'
Kerala landslides kill 151, leave many missing as rain hinders rescue
Hundreds of rescue workers are sifting through mud and rubble from multiple landslides in Kerala, southern India, which have killed at least 151 people, according to authorities. Officials reported on Wednesday that almost 1,000 people had been rescued, and 187 were still missing after landslides caused by unrelenting monsoon rains struck the hills of Wayanad district early Tuesday morning. Heavy rain in one of India's most popular tourist destinations destroyed hillsides, dumping torrents of mud, water, and cascading boulders into tea and cardamom fields and small towns - the state's greatest calamity since catastrophic floods in 2018.
Thugs seized Southport and families’ pain, MP claims
"Thugs" who came to Southport to use the deaths of three children "for their political purposes" were to blame for the violence, which injured dozens of police officers, according to the town's MP. Unrest erupted in the Merseyside town hours after a ceremony to remember the victims of Monday's knife attack on a dance school, which murdered three young girls. Patrick Hurley described the "horrific" disturbance near a mosque, in which policemen were hit with bricks and a police van was set on fire.
Half a million taxpayers to get HMRC ‘tax demand’ letter: What to do if you acquire one
According to a renowned tax firm, ignoring a 'tax demand' notice from HMRC could result in significant penalties for over half a million taxpayers. According to HMRC's calculations, 560,000 people will receive straightforward tax assessments for the fiscal year 2023/24 in the coming weeks. Simple assessment letters will be sent to those who owe income tax that cannot be automatically deducted from their earnings, owe HMRC £3,000 or more, or must pay tax on their state pension.
New outages hit Microsoft weeks after global IT failure
Cambridge Water states that the outage has affected them, as Microsoft's service status page displays global issues. Microsoft's cloud service experienced another outage just weeks after an IT disaster in its services brought the globe to a halt. In a post on X, Cambridge Water said some of their services were down this afternoon.
Venezuelan opposition leader claims Maduro will leave as election protests grow
The opposition leader seeking to end Nicolás Maduro's totalitarian rule has encouraged the Venezuelan strongman to realize that his departure from office is imminent. The call came as thousands of protestors took to the streets to reject Maduro's disputed claim to a third term in office. The government-controlled electoral commission declared Venezuela's incumbent president the election winner of Sunday's election on Monday morning.
Starbucks’ app crashes, causing millions of Americans’ morning commute coffee woes
Starbucks is closed for Americans countrywide, preventing people from getting a coffee before heading to work. DownDetector, a website that tracks digital difficulties, reports that the app went down about 8:30 a.m. ET. Other followers have noticed difficulties with the coffee giant's website, implying that mobile orders are not accepted.
Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to 28 years for leading terrorist propaganda group
Police in Britain, the United States, and Canada conducted separate investigations after becoming concerned that Anjem Choudary was attempting to recruit a new generation of followers. Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 28 years for leading a terrorist propaganda network that encouraged assaults and promoted themes of "hate and division." Choudary, 57, of Ilford, East London, helped establish al-Muhajiroun (ALM) in 1996 and has spent over 30 years running its operations under various identities, including Islam4UK and Muslims Against Crusades.
Why are global health organizations silent on Gaza genocide?
It has been more than six months since the International Court of Justice concluded in South Africa v Israel that the latter was likely in violation of the Genocide Convention for its treatment of Palestinians. Israel's continuous, systematic strikes on Gaza's health professionals and infrastructure have dominated the court's discussions, bringing the unfolding carnage squarely under the purview of health researchers and institutions. It is striking that practically all influential global health organizations based in the United States have disregarded what could be the world's most severe and preventable global health crisis. From the massive Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the many smaller NGOs and academic centers that shape this field, these organizations have refused to take any meaningful stand against the systematic destruction of Gaza's health infrastructure, which has been facilitated by the Biden administration's provision of arms, funds, and diplomatic cover to Israel.
Man describes meeting knife attacker in Southport
Joel Verite, a window cleaner, was on his lunch break on Monday when his colleague spotted something going on outside The Hart Space in Southport, where an attacker killed three children. A guy who stopped to help at the scene of the Southport stabbings recounted "locking eyes" with the assailant and stated that seeing the injured youngsters will "probably stay with me for the rest of my life." Joel Verite, speaking for the first time since the tragedy, described Monday's events minute by moment, beginning with a horrible scene of blood-covered parents and children.
Giant Zoom calls bolster Harris campaign with historic funding
It began with a group of black women on a Zoom call who raised $1 million in roughly three hours. Following the success of the black women's Zoom call, a series of diverse Zooms were organized, each targeting different populations in support of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. This inclusive approach has brought together a wide range of supporters, making everyone feel part of a larger movement.
