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What the polls are saying in the final week before the 2024 election

The 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is highly competitive, with Harris showing a narrow lead in the national polling averages across Silver Bulletin, FiveThirtyEight, and New York Times, though each is within the margin of error. In swing states, polling remains extremely close, with neither candidate holding a decisive advantage in battleground states like Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. If current swing-state polling averages hold, the models suggest Trump would likely secure the Electoral College in Silver Bulletin and FiveThirtyEight’s projections, while Harris would win according to the New York Times averages.

JPMorgan begins suing customers who allegedly stole thousands of dollars in ‘infinite money glitch’

JPMorgan Chase is suing customers who exploited a technical glitch at ATMs, allowing them to withdraw funds before deposited checks bounced. The bank filed lawsuits in federal courts, targeting individuals who withdrew substantial amounts in this “infinite money glitch,” which gained attention on TikTok. One case in Houston involves a man who owes the bank nearly $291,000 after an accomplice deposited a counterfeit check for $335,000.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's Convoy In Multi-Car Collision

A convoy of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s vehicles collided when the pilot car abruptly stopped to avoid a two-wheeler driver in Thiruvananthapuram. The Chief Minister’s vehicle sustained minor damage, but he was uninjured. Footage shows the two-wheeler driver turning right, prompting the convoy to screech to a halt, leading six escort vehicles, including an ambulance, to collide in a chain reaction. Security personnel and medical staff quickly assessed the situation, and the police have launched an investigation into the incident involving the two-wheeler driver.

H1B NRIs On Indian Trips With Trumpophobia

Many H1B visa holders in the U.S. are worried about potential immigration restrictions if Donald Trump wins the upcoming election. Concerns stem from the possibility of renewed travel limitations, particularly around visa stamping issues, which could affect their ability to return to the U.S. after trips to India. In anticipation, many NRIs are booking travel for late 2024, hoping to avoid potential changes if Trump takes office.

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ANR Awards: Chiru Recalls Vajrotsavam ‘Legendary Award’ Incident

At an event with Amitabh Bachchan as chief guest, Megastar Chiranjeevi received the prestigious ANR Award, which he described as uniquely meaningful among his many accolades. Reflecting on the honor, Chiranjeevi explained that while national awards celebrate widespread recognition, the ANR Award feels like acceptance within his home industry, Telugu cinema. He also addressed a past controversy from 2007, expressing closure and fulfillment in receiving this award.

This star to play a villain in Mokshagna’s debut film

Nandamuri Mokshagna’s debut film, directed by Prasanth Varma, has sparked interest with a stylish poster, and talks are underway with Rana Daggubati to play the lead villain. Rana’s involvement, given his recent notable roles, would add significant appeal to the film. The project is currently in pre-production, with Varma aiming to bring it to a high level of anticipation.

Vijay's First Political Rally Sparks Comparisons to Chiranjeevi's Debut

Thalapathy Vijay’s first political rally drew an impressive crowd, reminiscent of Chiranjeevi’s massive 2008 rally. With speculation about Vijay’s potential to become Chief Minister in 2026, political analysts suggest his presence might divide the anti-government vote, which could inadvertently benefit the ruling DMK, similar to how Chiranjeevi’s PRP party split the opposition vote in 2009. Some theories even suggest Vijay may be aligned with DMK interests.

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