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County Buys Panic Buttons for Election Workers

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With threats against polling place workers increasing and Donald Trump telling supporters the November presidential election might be stolen from him, a large Georgia county is investing in voting security. Commissioners in Cobb County,…

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Bauchi LG election: Police restrict movement

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Ahead of the local government council elections taking place in Bauchi tomorrow, Saturday, August 17, 2024, the State Police Command has put in place security measures to ensure the safety of citizens at the 5,013 polling units across the…

Michigan election officials say Cornel West is disqualified from ballot

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West was denied ballot access over notary issues, Michigan’s director of elections says.

Kosovo’s president sets parliament elections for Feb. 9 in a key test for the prime minister

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PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s president has set Feb. 9 as the date for the tiny Balkan country’s new parliamentary elections, a vote that’s expected to be a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti whose governing party won a landslide…

Kosovo’s president sets parliament elections for Feb. 9 in a key test for the prime minister

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PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s president on Friday set Feb. 9 as the date for the tiny Balkan country’s new…

OpenAI blocks Iranian ChatGPT accounts for U.S. election targeting

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OpenAI said today it had taken down accounts of an Iranian group for using its ChatGPT chatbot to generate content meant for influencing the U.S. presidential election and other issues.

Slurring and suddenly decrepit, insiders fear Trump is having a breakdown. But, says MAUREEN CALLAHAN, there's a tragic reason he may now WANT to lose the election

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His speeches lack the power and precision he once exhibited. Now he rambles, takes oratorical side streets, seems to quite literally lose the plot or the point he's trying to make.

No going back on scheduled Kaduna LG elections – PDP

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The State Working Committee, SWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kaduna State, said there is no going back on the scheduled local government elections timetable earlier announced. Abraham Alberah Catoh, PDP State Publicity…

Edo Election: INEC Announces Date For Distribution Of PVCs

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the schedule for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. In a statement issued on Friday, INEC’s Head of…

Hamas Says Biden 'Buying Time' on Gaza Talks to Ease Tensions for Election

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"I wouldn't take anything too seriously," a senior Biden administration official said of Hamas' reactions to the talks.

CSOs to request visa restrictions against errant politicians in Edo election

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Nwambu said INEC’s commitment to fairness and transparency in the electoral process is fundamental.

OpenAI shuts down election influence operation that used ChatGPT

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OpenAI has banned a cluster of ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation that was generating content about the U.S. presidential election, according to a blog post on Friday. The company says the operation created AI…

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rally Despite 'Epic' Difficulty Of Conditions, Election Outcome Irrelevant, Says Trader: BTC 'Will Thrive Regardless'

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Cryptocurrency markets are rallying into the weekend, as traders remain convinced the range-bound price action will eventually resolve upwards.

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Biden and the global wars, EU election interference and other commentary

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Now that he’s not focused on winning re-election, Biden should put all of his energy into “winning the global war" Russia "has unleashed against the West,” argue Mark Toth & Jonathan Sweet.

New Jersey governor’s former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election

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George Helmy's appointment won’t take effect until after Menendez’s resignation on Aug. 20.

Edo election: INEC to distribute PVC Aug. 22

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By Chijioke Kingsley Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Edo State has fixed August 22–30 for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs. Timidi Wariowei, INEC’s Head of Department, Voter…

Harris says in fundraising email she ate 'a family-sized bag of nacho Doritos' on night of Trump election

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Vice President Harris said in a fundraising email sent Friday that she ate "a family-sized bag of nacho Doritos” the night of the 2016 election. In the email, Harris questions whether recipients remember their own emotions and reactions to…

New Jersey governor’s former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election

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Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has tapped his former chief of staff to serve temporarily as a U.S. senator to replace convicted Sen. Bob Menendez. Murphy announced George Helmy’s appointment on…

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