Donald Trump Flips Georgia In Huge Setback To Kamala Harris

With a win in key swing state Georgia, Donald Trump came significantly closer to the magic number 270 which would assure him a stunning political comeback in a fiercely contested election. Mr Trump has already won another key battleground state - North Carolina - giving him an edge over his rival and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

With this, Republicans have also seized control of the Senate, which till now had a slender Democratic margin of two seats.

As per numbers currently - Trump at 247 and Harris at 210 - it seems that the Democrats now have to win nearly all the remaining seats to be able to cross the 270-mark required to win the election, giving them the narrowest of margins to do so.

Kamala Harris seems to be losing out in the battleground states that hold the key to who will win. Trump has managed to flip a victory in the states which had voted Democrats in 2020. Ms Harris's campaign office has said that she would not be speaking to supporters at a watch party in Washington DC, as had been announced earlier. They however said that she will be speaking tomorrow.

Kamala Harris's camp acknowledged that the race to the White House is extremely close, describing it as "razor thin" and that now her path to victory can only be through the 'Blue Wall' swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

The markets in the US have surged over reports of Trump leading the race. The US Dollar and Bitcoin have both hit record highs. Traders have been betting on a Trump victory and the markets have been reflecting that sentiment.
 

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Who Will Win US Election 2024? AI Makes Stunning Predictions

Ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT has been making bold predictions. In a recent experiment, the chatbot adopted the role of 'AI Nostradamus,' predicting the US election results. Unlike conventional polls or analyses, ChatGPT's predictions include both surprising political developments and possible social unrest.

Who will win the US elections?

When asked about the result of the showdown between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, ChatGPT proposed an alternative outcome. Instead of suggesting a victory for either major candidate, the AI hinted that neither Trump nor Harris might ultimately succeed. Instead, ChatGPT cryptically suggested that "a dark horse would rise from the shadows to take power".

According to the report, adding a poetic twist to its prediction, the AI said, "But in the final hour, a twist unforeseen, neither may claim the throne of serene. A name unspoken in many a tale will rise to power, beyond the pale. Though Trump and Kamala shall fight with might, another will lead, emerging from the night."

Both Trump and Harris are backed by running mates who are not household names, such as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz or Ohio Senator JD Vance. Could one of these vice-presidential candidates be the mysterious figure hinted at by the AI? Only time will tell.

Ivanka Trump's role and Elon Musk's influence

ChatGPT's predictions didn't stop there. In a series of responses, the AI pointed to a surprising future for Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump, suggesting she could play a significant role on the political stage. Similarly, Elon Musk's name surfaced in ChatGPT's musings, though it's unclear what role the tech billionaire might play.

Warnings of unrest and division

ChatGPT's insights extend beyond electoral predictions, touching on possible civil unrest and social upheaval around the time of the US elections. The AI raised the spectre of protests, rallies and potential violence, reminiscent of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

"The eagle's land, torn by division, will see unrest, born of derision. Protests, marches, and rallies loudly shall stir beneath a darkening cloud," it warned, painting a picture of a politically charged atmosphere that could lead to protests and clashes.

Path to reconciliation?

Despite these ominous predictions, ChatGPT held out hope for reconciliation after the election dust settled. The AI foresaw a period of healing, where leaders would work to mend divisions and promote unity and peace.

What did Google's Gemini predict?

According to Decrypt, Google's Gemini AI steered clear of making any predictions or comments on the US elections. Gemini, instead, redirected users to a Google Search link, saying, “I can't help with responses on elections and political figures right now.” Gemini acknowledged that it aims for accuracy but may still make errors. Even when prompted with more complex questions by Decrypt, Google's chatbot maintained its stance, refusing to comment on the election outcome.

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After 0-3 Series Loss, How Kohli Celebrated His 36th B'day With Anushka

The talks of Virat Kohli settling in London over the last year or so have flooded social media. Over Team India's last few assignments, Kohli has been seen flying to London often after the completion of his cricketing assignments. However, as Team India's Test series against New Zealand came to a conclusion, Kohli decided to stay in the country and celebrate his 36th birthday with his wife Anushka Sharma. As per a report, despite India's humiliating 0-3 series whitewash at the hands of the Kiwis, Kohli looked in a good mood as he posed for shutterbugs.

A few pictures and videos have surfaced on social media in which Virat and Anushka could be seen starting the 36th birthday celebrations of the India star. A report in Hindustan Times claimed that Kohli and Anushka celebrated the birthday together at the India batter's restaurant chain One8 Commune. 

Here's an old video of Kohli and Anushka at a One8 Commune restaurant:

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Despite India winning the 2024 T20 World Cup title, this year hasn't been the finest for Kohli from the perspective of form and personal milestones. The iconic batter has struggled for runs, no matter which format he has played. Even in the T20 World Cup, Kohli struggled to step up, barring the solitary final against South Africa.

In the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand, Kohli didn't even manage to cross the 100-run mark cumulatively. In fact, many questions have been raised over his continuity in the team. While Virat has already quit the T20 international format, there are many who wonder if his days in India's Test team could be numbered too.

What next for Virat Kohli?

Kohli has already been picked for India's tour of Australia, where Rohit Sharma's men are scheduled to feature in a total of 5 Test matches. Kohli's love affair with Australia isn't hidden from any of his fans, but his form isn't painting a particularly rosy picture at the moment.

While experts expect Kohli to turn things around and lead India's charge with the bat Down Under, there are those too who worry if Test retirement could be on the horizon in a case where the iconic batter fails to turn the table around.

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"Lost Courage": Award-Winning Cambodian Reporter Quits Journalism After Arrest

A high-profile Cambodian reporter who won an international award for uncovering alleged cyber scams told AFP Tuesday that he is quitting journalism, saying he has lost "courage" after being arrested by the authorities and freed on bail.

Police arrested Mech Dara on September 30 on charges of inciting social disorder, drawing condemnation from around the world.

He was released on bail three weeks later after apologising to Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen and his son Prime Minister Hun Manet in a video shot while he was in prison.

"I have decided that I am retiring from journalism because of the arrest, the questioning and imprisonment," Dara told AFP.

"I am still afraid," he said, adding that authorities used excessive force during his arrest, then questioned him all night afterwards.

"I have lost my courage. It has attacked my spirit, and I have no more courage," Dara said, referring to the arrest and time he spent in prison.

He also urged the court to drop the charges against him.

Hun Manet on Monday posted pictures of him meeting Dara, including one showing the pair embracing one another.

Dara said he informed Hun Manet of his decision to quit journalism during the meeting, which took place a day after his release.

Scam farm reporting

Police detained Dara, 36, after stopping a car carrying him and his family from Sihanoukville, a coastal city where many suspected cyber scam operations take place.

His reporting has appeared in various international news outlets and he worked for the independent Voice of Democracy in Cambodia before the authorities shut it down in February 2023.

Dara has since used his social media platforms to share news content, particularly around the proliferation of "scam farms" -- criminal operations that defraud victims online for vast sums of money and fuel human trafficking across the region.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken last year presented Dara with a Hero Award, which recognises efforts against human trafficking, for investigations into exploitation at the online scam compounds.

The award hailed his "courageous reporting on human trafficking for the purpose of forced criminality", saying it had led to the government improving its response to the problem.

His arrest came a day after he posted an image on social media purportedly showing a tourist site demolished to make way for a quarry, according to the Cambodian Journalists' Alliance Association.

Local authorities labelled the now-deleted images "fake news" and called for Dara to face punishment for their publication.

After announcing charges against Dara, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court accused him of posting messages on social media platforms designed to "ignite anger (and) to make people misunderstand about the leadership of the Cambodian government".

The charge of incitement is frequently used by Cambodian authorities against activists, and Dara could face up to two years in jail if convicted.

Cambodia places near the bottom of international press freedom rankings and rights groups have long accused the government of using legal cases as a tool to silence dissenting voices.

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Democrat Mayor Demands Trump Pay $500,000 In Unpaid Bills For Rallies

With only a day left for the US presidential election, Republican nominee Donald Trump has once again come under the scanner for not paying bills after conducting his mega political rallies. When Trump returned to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the first time in five years to conduct a rally last week, Democrat Mayor Tim Keller demanded that the Republican leader clear his previous dues. Keller took to his official social media handle and took a jab at Trump while posting an image of a skeleton working on a laptop, implying it had been several years of waiting for the Republican leader to clear his longstanding dues.

"Still waiting for Trump to pay the half million he owes. Maybe he's making a special Halloween delivery to the Duke City? We won't hold our breath," Keller posted on X (formerly Twitter), which invited cheeky responses from the netizens.

Still waiting for Trump to pay the half million he owes. Maybe he's making a special Halloween delivery to the Duke City? We won't hold our breath. pic.twitter.com/3Yqzp0ISnj

— Mayor Tim Keller (@MayorKeller) October 31, 2024

According to the city of Albuquerque, Trump left an unpaid bill of $211,176 in public safety costs in 2019 when he conducted a rally at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, which is a part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

The amount had since swelled to $444,986 including interest over the years. The mayor's office stated that police officers, first responders and other city employees who assisted with the rally, worked a combined overtime of 1,500 hours that night for the rally, which had not been compensated so far.

Last month, a report in NBC claimed that Mr Trump owed at least five cities, including those in the swing state of Pennsylvania, more than $750,000 for campaign events since 2016. Quizzed about the mounting dues, the Trump campaign said questions "related to local law enforcement and first responder costs should be directed to US Secret Service".

Also read | Battleground Breakdown: What You Need To Know About The 7 Swing States

US election

After months of intense and bitter poll campaigning, America goes to polls on Tuesday (Nov 5). As per AtlasIntel's latest poll, Mr Trump is leading Kamala Harris in all the seven swing states. In Arizona, Trump holds his widest margin - with a 51.9 per cent to 45.1 per cent lead over Harris.

Meanwhile, in Nevada, 51.4 per cent of voters chose Trump while 45.9 per cent opted for Harris. Despite the lead in polls, experts believe that the final election outcome might be much closer than anticipated.

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"Cesspools Of Blood", "Ganglands": Donald Trump's Assessment of US Cities

With the United States Presidential election just two days away, Republican candidate Donald Trump's rhetoric has taken a sharp turn, focussing on what he sees as the decline of urban areas, particularly those with large immigrant populations.

As per a New York Times report, Trump has targeted cities like Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, referring to them as “cesspools of blood.” He also characterised urban centres as “war zones” and “killing fields.”

The NY Times looked at public statements made by Trump from November 15, 2022, to October 29, 2024, using transcripts from CQ Roll Call's Factbase, which tracks statements from President Joe Biden and other presidential candidates.

The former President's list of critiques extends to multiple Californian cities, which he has described as “war zones and ganglands.” Specific cities like San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and Los Angeles have been labelled as “war zones,” while others like Baltimore have been referred to as “dangerous.”

Trump's statements about cities in the Northeast, Midwest, and South reflect a similar tone. He has described New Orleans as a “war zone,” Washington, D.C., as a “hellhole,” and Chicago as a “war zone,” among others. His remarks about Minneapolis were equally harsh, saying it resembled “a fire pit.”

In stark contrast, Trump praised areas that align with his political base, especially in red states. He referred to states like Indiana, Iowa, and Idaho as “states that you don't even hear too much of because they're so good and so well run.” His admiration extended to Montana, which he described as “the land of cowboys and cattle hands ... one of the most beautiful places in all of God's creation,” and Alaska, which he called “an incredible place and beautiful state.”

Trump is often seen reminiscing about the beauty of places that he feels have deteriorated. For instance, he remarked on Aurora, Colorado, and Springfield, Ohio, saying, “These were two beautiful, successful towns, idyllic. And they're in trouble, big trouble.” 

He expressed similar sentiments about Detroit, labelling it as a “once great city,” and described New York City as a “city in decline.” 

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Manipur Police Constable Shoots Dead Senior After Verbal Spat

A Manipur Police constable fatally shot his senior colleague, a Sub-Inspector rank police officer, on Saturday following a verbal spat, officials said.

A police official said constable Bikramjit Singh allegedly opened fire at point-blank rage with his service rifle on Sub-Inspector Shah Jahan, who died on the spot. The two were said to have had an altercation earlier on Saturday.

The reason for the spat, which occurred in Manipur's violence-hit Jiribam district, is being investigated by the police. A police official said that the incident occurred at Mongbung village police post, an area currently under heightened security.

The accused constable was immediately arrested by the other policemen.

Ethnically-diverse Jiribam, which was largely untouched by ethnic violence in Imphal Valley and adjoining hills, erupted in violence after a 59-year-old man belonging to one community was killed allegedly by militants of another community in June this year. Thousands had to leave their homes and relocate to relief camps due to incidents of arson by both sides. Since then, the district has been on the edge.

More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.

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