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Kamala Harris will be the third US vice president in history to become president after a single term. We are just a few days away from the 2024 US Presidential election. Donald Trump, the former President, and Kamala Harris, the Democratic Presidential candidate, are locked in a tough fight for the top post.

Originally from the southern Rivers State in Nigeria, where he got his undergraduate degree, Amaechi now works as a part-time teacher at a community college thanks to a scheme that allows students to stay on after they graduate and get work experience. But Amaechi's Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit, which is linked to his student visa, is about to run out.

Ford Motor Co. plans to shut down the Michigan factory that produces its F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck, its signature electric vehicle, through the end of the year as demand for EVs continues to wane.

TORONTO — The Canadian dollar is trading against the U.S. dollar at levels not seen since 2020 as the combined pressures of economic outlooks, elections, and energy prices weigh. Here’s what you need to know.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As much as Donald Trump says that he wants the U.S. dollar to weaken, Wall Street keeps betting that his presidency would deliver the opposite.

Mark Cuban's recent comments about women supporting former president of the United States Donald Trump have created a storm online. The billionaire, who appeared on ABC's The View on Thursday, stated Trump is “never” surrounded by any “strong, intelligent women. Ever.” These comments enraged the MAGA supporters and bought Grand Old Party (GOP) women to the forefront and sparked widespread fury resulting in Cuban retracting his words.

Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year, AFP reported. Originally used to describe a misbehaving child, «brat» now signifies a “confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude,” according to Collins. This shift in meaning follows the success of Charli XCX's hit sixth album, Brat, which has inspired a cultural movement. “Inspired by the Charli XCX album, ‘brat’ has become one of the most talked about words of 2024,” noted Collins, calling it more than just a chart-topping album but a “cultural phenomenon” that has connected with fans globally. The phrase “brat summer” emerged from the album’s release, encapsulating a lifestyle of freedom and indulgence. Charli XCX, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, describes the archetypal “brat girl” as someone “who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes, who feels herself, but then also maybe has a breakdown, but kind of parties through it.”

North Korea will stand by Russia until its «victory» in Ukraine, Pyongyang's foreign minister said in Moscow amid growing fears the reclusive country will enter the Ukraine conflict. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui made the statement after talks with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. She was in Moscow as the West says thousands of North Korean troops are in Russia and will possibly be used in Ukraine.

Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a fierce battle as the US will vote on November 5, set to be one of the most important economic and political events in recent history. These elections are a pivotal moment in US history which could have massive implications for how the country is governed and for the future of the post-war order that Washington has helped build. The biggest question now remains- Will Kamala Harris become the first woman President of the United States or would Trump win? What if Trump becomes the President once again after US election results next month? ALSO READ: US election result date: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? When will we know the winner?

US Congress. In the United States, transgender rights have become a hot-button election issue — and the latest battle in America's culture wars. Manuel, who identifies as transgender and nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, serves as the director of operations for the Louisiana Abortion Fund, which helps provide access to abortion services.

Harris clapped back Thursday at Donald Trump over what she called his «very offensive» remarks about women, returning reproductive rights to the fore as the rivals took their knife-edge White House race to western battleground states. As each candidate seeks even the slightest of advantages, they have also homed in on immigration and are aiming to woo crucial Latino voters with just five days before the November 5 election. Pop icon Jennifer Lopez will bring her star power to the stage for Harris in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the Democratic vice president and Republican former president chase one another through the seven swing states expected to decide the election winner.

Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers who document such remarks for posterity, according to two U.S. government officials and an internal email obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. Biden created an uproar earlier this week with his remarks to Latino activists responding to racist comments at a Trump rally made by the comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who referred to the U.S. island territory of Puerto Rico as a «floating island of garbage.» Biden, according to a transcript prepared by the official White House stenographers, told the Latino group on a Tuesday evening video call, «The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters — his — his demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it's un-American.»

Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shared a video on Thursday featuring the White House military band playing the prayer "Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare" as part of Diwali celebrations. In the video posted by Gopinath on X, the White House was beautifully adorned with marigold flowers, and many guests were seen wearing traditional Indian attire. «Wonderful to hear the White House military band play Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare for Diwali. Happy Diwali,» she wrote in her post.

Get all the US Election 2024 LIVE Updates here on LiveMint.A Pennsylvania state judge said on Thursday he would not immediately move forward with a lawsuit that seeks to stop Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S.

Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit — a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way to lift children and young families out of poverty

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates

Peloton has appointed its next CEO

A Paris commercial court has lifted a ban that had prevented Israeli defense companies from exhibiting weapons used by its military in the Mideast conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon at the upcoming Euronaval trade show

Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, has endorsed Donald Trump for the upcoming US Presidential elections. In a press release dated October 30, Aldrin expressed his support for Trump, highlighting the nation's pursuit of ambition, hope, and innovation. «America is a nation of bold ambition, hope, and energy. We are a nation of free thought, free association, and free movement. We are a nation that allows the best of humanity to emerge, and we strive for great things,» Aldrin said. He recalled his involvement in the mission to put a man on the Moon 50 years ago and voiced his disappointment in the government's inconsistent approach to space exploration. Aldrin, reflecting on his historic Apollo 11 mission over fifty years ago, voiced his disappointment with the government's fluctuating commitment to space exploration. He noted, «the government approach to space had waxed and waned,» describing it as a dynamic that «disappointed» him. However, he praised the Trump administration for reinvigorating national efforts in space, saying, «Under the first Trump Administration, I was impressed to see how human space exploration was elevated, made a policy of high importance again.»

Mallikarjuna Kharge on Thursday disapproved of comments by Karnataka’s Congress leaders over statements that could create doubts over the government’s commitment to guarantee programmes. His comments at the party office in Bengaluru came in response to Dy CM DK Shivakumar’s statements suggesting a review of the scheme Shakti that provides for free bus travel for women all over the state. The AICC president issued a mild caution to leaders about the potential damage such statements could cause. Kharge publicly rebuked the idea and said any such talk would sow the seeds of doubts in people. He asked the CM to stick the promises made in the budget, while seeking to put any more discussion on the subject at rest.

US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US President Donald Trump in two critical Swing states, namely, Arizona and Nevada. According to The Hill, in Arizona, Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris leads with a support of 48% among the likely voters while Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump stands at 47% among the likely voters. The Hill reported, on the other hand, poll surveys are converse in Nevada where Donald Trump holds a significant advantage with 48% in comparison to Kamala Harris’s support of 47%. The national average of polls also reflects a similarly tight race where Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has 48.6% support whereas Donald Trump has 47.8% support, noted The Hill. The CNN polls were conducted pretty recently which involved near about 781 registered voters in Arizona and 683 registered voters in Nevada with the margin of error of +- 4.5% and 4.7% respectively.