Wisconsin’s record high early in-person turnout causes voting delays
WATERTOWN, Wis. — Turnout soared on the first day of early voting in Wisconsin, overwhelming voter registration systems across the state and causing confusion and delays for eager voters in battleground states. Absentee and mail-in voting has been in place for more than a month, but Tuesday was the first day cheeseheads could vote in […]
Georgia high school shooting suspect pleads not guilty, demands jury trial
Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray has pleaded not guilty and is currently seeking a jury trial. The 14-year-old defendant who killed four people and injured nine others in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Sept. 4 is scheduled to appear on Nov. 21, according to court documents filed by his attorney. […]
Trump trade drives dollar rally and gold hits record high; Lloyds beats profit expectations – business live | Business
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Introduction: Trump Trade Fuels Dollar Rise, Gold Hits Record High. Lloyds beats profit forecasts good morning. Welcome to our regular coverage of business, financial markets and the global economy. The dollar rose on strong economic data and investor expectations. donald trump […]
Gold Reaches Record High as Geopolitics Drive Traders to Safety – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — Gold rose to a record high on sustained haven demand from investors monitoring the upcoming U.S. elections and conflicts in the Middle East. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg Bullion prices rose Wednesday as geopolitical risks took center stage as traders focused on the close U.S. presidential election and concerns that the conflict between […]
1,100 more prisoners set for early release as minister admits recall rate ‘very high’ | Prisons and probation
Attorney-General Shabana Mahmood said the proportion of people released early from prison who are recalled is “very high” as the government prepares to release more prisoners to ease the overcrowding crisis. He admitted that it was expensive. Mahmoud said the number of prisoners returned after the first wave of releases in September has not yet […]
Father of Trans High School Athlete Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
Marc Jack, the father of controversial transgender high school athlete Mael Jack, has been sentenced on federal charges of distributing child pornography. In February 2022, a tip from the freeware messaging platform Kik Messenger led law enforcement officials to believe that Old Man Jax was trading child pornography under the name “wayne9985,” and he was […]
Gold price hovers near record high, bulls seem unaffected by elevated US bond yields – FXStreet
Gold prices have regained positive traction following an overnight pullback from all-time highs. Political uncertainty in the US and tensions in the Middle East are supporting the safe haven XAU/USD. The accommodative monetary policy environment remains supportive, offsetting the rise in US Treasury yields. Gold prices (XAU/USD) picked up some bullish buying during Asian trading […]
Catholic high school girls’ soccer team boycotts game against school with infamous male player
A Catholic high school girls' soccer team in New Hampshire has refused to play against other schools that have boys on the team. Bishop Brady High School in Concord stood up against Kiersage Regional High School for having boys on its girls' team, even though state law prohibits such participation. The Kiersage Area School Board […]
Gold price pauses its advance after hitting record high due to steep US yields – FXStreet
Gold fell 0.09%, just below its all-time high, as U.S. Treasury yields rose more than 10 basis points to 4.192%. Money continues to flow into safe havens amid hostilities in the Middle East and uncertainty in the U.S. election, where polls show a close race between Harris and Trump. Fed officials have signaled a gradual […]
NYC mega-casino plan pits hard hats vs. High Line ‘elite’
The gloves are off and local helmets and High Line enthusiasts are fighting over a controversial proposal to build a $12 billion luxury casino complex at Hudson Yards. The Building and Construction Industry Council will hold a “We Build” rally Thursday in support of Wynn Resorts' job-creation plan to build a casino, office and apartment […]