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Harris or Trump? What the polls are saying a day before the 2024 election

The 2024 U.S. presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is exceptionally close as Election Day approaches. The latest polling averages from sources like FiveThirtyEight, Silver Bulletin, and the New York Times show Harris with a slim lead nationally. However, swing state polls reveal Trump leads narrowly in key battlegrounds like Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, while Harris holds small leads in Wisconsin and Michigan. With razor-thin margins across critical states, the outcome could be determined by last-minute voter turnout and swing-state dynamics.

Pennsylvania judge allows Elon Musk's PAC to continue $1M a day giveaway

A Pennsylvania judge ruled to allow Elon Musk’s America PAC to continue its $1 million daily giveaway to swing-state voters through Nov. 5, despite Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s objections. Krasner argued that the initiative, labeled as a “sweepstakes,” was misleading and resembled a “political marketing scheme.” Contest winners were reportedly chosen based on personal stories, not at random as initially suggested, sparking controversy over data use and election integrity.

Columbus says ransomware gang stole personal data of 500,000 Ohio residents

A ransomware attack on Columbus, Ohio, compromised the personal data of around 500,000 residents, exposing information like Social Security numbers and bank details. The attack, led by the Rhysida gang, resulted in the theft of 6.5 terabytes of city data, including emergency services data and surveillance access. Although Columbus claimed to have initially thwarted the attack by disconnecting its network, Rhysida demanded a $1.9 million ransom in bitcoin. Mayor Andrew Ginther later suggested the stolen data was likely corrupted and unusable.

"Cowardly Attempts To Intimidate Diplomats": PM's 1st Comments On Canada Row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, emphasizing that such violence won’t deter India’s resolve. He urged the Canadian government to ensure justice and safety for Indian diplomats. This statement aligns with the Indian External Affairs Ministry’s concerns over security for its citizens and religious sites in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the violence, amid ongoing strained relations following his allegations regarding India’s involvement in a separate case.

Nothing Wrong In Pawan Kalyan’s Statement – HM Anitha

Pawan Kalyan’s recent speech criticizing law enforcement in Andhra Pradesh and urging accountability for women’s safety issues has gained attention. AP Home Minister Anitha responded, acknowledging Pawan’s perspective and asserting that she has been consistently discussing state law and order with CM Chandrababu Naidu. YSRCP leader Roja supported Pawan’s statement on law enforcement issues and called for Anitha’s resignation. Anitha clarified that Pawan’s comments should not be politicized and affirmed her intent to address the specific case that concerns him.

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KA – Overseas – First Weekend – $483K – Profitable Venture.

Kiran Abbavaram and Nayan Sarika’s film “KA” had a strong start overseas, grossing $483K in its first extended weekend. It set a new overseas box office record for Kiran Abbavaram and has been profitable for its distributor, with continued success expected due to positive word of mouth. Key markets included North America, where it earned $422,201, followed by the UK & Ireland, Australia, and the UAE. Totaling around ₹4.07 crores, the film is likely to maintain momentum into its second weekend.

Thalapathy69 secures a mind-boggling deal for overseas rights

In Kollywood, Thalapathy Vijay’s latest film, The GOAT, grossed nearly ₹450 crore, solidifying his superstar status. His upcoming movie, Thalapathy 69, directed by H. Vinoth, is rumored to be a remake of Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari and is set for an October 2025 release. Phars Films acquired the overseas rights for ₹78 crore, marking a record deal. Featuring Bobby Deol as the antagonist, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju in key roles, the film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

Lokesh Kangaraj to end his LCU with this film

Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed key updates about his cinematic universe (LCU) and upcoming projects. He’s completed the script for Kaithi-2 and plans to end the LCU with Vikram-2 after a standalone film focusing on Rolex. If Vijay had not pursued politics, he would have created a Leo sequel as well. Lokesh is also currently finishing up Coolie, starring Rajinikanth.

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