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Bad Bunny is recognized globally for establishing reggaeton as a mainstream music genre and exporting Puerto Rican culture to the world. Puerto Rico has given an organic endorsement,” Bad Bunny told the thousands at the rally. It’s you, the people of Puerto Rico, who have told me that on Nov. 5th, we must vote for Juan Dalmau and the ‘Alianza’” (Alliance). Bad Bunny's message connects with young voters in Puerto Rico who have never lived in a Puerto Rico that’s not riddled with crisis, said Jorge Schmidt Nieto, a political science professor at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. Bad Bunny talks about his upbringing — and makes it politicalIn his 20-minute speech Sunday, Bad Bunny opened up about his upbringing in Puerto Rico — and linked it to Puerto Rico's recent political turmoil.

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He recently told the Wall Street Journal editorial board that Chinese President Xi Jinping respects him but also knows he’s “crazy” and wouldn’t provoke him. But Chinese officials might also see potential for Musk to be a mitigating influence on issues such as tariffs. Like other American business leaders, Musk has met with senior Chinese officials as Beijing courts international companies. AP fileIf Chinese officials receive Musk almost like a world leader, the Chinese public treats him like a rock star. Chinese officials have not been shy about making the connection between what Musk says and where he makes his money.

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☆ Israel officially informs U.N. of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its relations with the main U.N. relief organization for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) since 1967, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday. A Palestinian man carries a bag of flour distributed by UNRWA in Deir al Balah, central Gaza on Saturday. The ban does not refer to operations in the Palestinian territories or elsewhere. The legislation does not directly outlaw UNRWA’s operations in the West Bank and Gaza, both considered by international law to be outside the state of Israel but under Israeli occupation. The Israeli foreign ministry said activity by other international organizations would be expanded and “preparations will be made to end the connection with UNRWA and to boost alternatives to UNRWA.”

Persons: Israel, Abdel Kareem Hana, Israel’s U.N, Danny Danon, ” Organizations: United, West Bank, UNRWA, United Nations Locations: United Nations, Israel, Gaza, Deir al Balah

☆ Indonesia’s Laki-Laki volcano erupts, killing 9 people
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

JAKARTA, Indonesia — At least nine people died after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday, spewing explosive plumes of lava and forcing authorities to evacuate several nearby villages, officials said Monday. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on Sunday at 11:57 p.m. local time (11:57 a.m. “We have started evacuating residents since this morning to other villages” that are located about 13 miles from the crater, he said. In May, a volcano on the remote island of Halmahera, Mount Ibu, led to the evacuation of people from seven villages. North Sulawesi’s Ruang volcano also erupted in the spring, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 12,000 people.

Persons: Mount Lewotobi, Lewotobi, Hadi Wijaya, “, ”, Hadi, Heronimus Lamawuran, Heronimus Organizations: Center of Volcanology, Reuters, East, Mount Ibu Locations: JAKARTA, Indonesia, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, East Flores, Halmahera, North, Marapi, West Sumatra

☆ Buy steel stocks if Trump wins or clean energy plays if it's Harris, says JPMorgan
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Steel stocks would likely outperform under if former President Donald Trump returns to the White House, while clean energy providers might rally if Vice President Kamala Harris captures the presidency, according to JPMorgan. Clean Energy In the same 14-page report, JPMorgan shared the name of specific companies that are likely to benefit should either candidate prevail. Steel and aluminum Conversely, Peterson is bullish on steel and aluminum companies if former President Trump gets a second term. Shares of steel producer Nucor have tumbled nearly 18% in 2024 but could bounce back under a Trump victory, according to JPMorgan. Other potential winners under a Trump presidency include aluminum producer Kaiser Aluminum and rare-earth materials processor MP Materials , said JPMorgan.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Bill Peterson, Peterson, EBITDA, William Grippin, Trump, Morgan Stanley, Carlos De, Martin Englert Organizations: White, JPMorgan, Trump, EV, Department of Energy's, Office, Democratic, UBS, DOE, Power, Energy, Republican, Steel, Nippon Steel, U.S . Steel, Seaport Research Partners, Aluminum Locations: Los Angeles, adj, 2H25, Charlotte, Cleveland

☆ European markets head for mostly positive open as traders gear up for U.S. election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

European markets are expected to start the week on a mostly positive note Monday, with all eyes on Tuesday's presidential election in the U.S. Earnings are set to come from BioNTech and Ryanair and data releases include European manufacturing purchasing managers' index data. Global market aftershocks may hinge heavily on which party takes control of Congress as a result of the vote. If control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate is divided, it would likely mean a maintaining of the status quo. Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday, while U.S. stock futures were mixed in overnight trading Sunday.

Persons: Germany's DAX, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: U.S, France's CAC, IG, Ryanair, NBC, Global, U.S . House, Republican, Democratic Locations: BioNTech, Asia, Pacific

☆ Bank of America's Trump-Harris playbook: How the stock market will react to the various election scenarios
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here's how Bank of America suggests trading a variety of Election Day outcomes. Split Republican control A Trump White House with a largely Democratic Congress is overall neutral for equities, Kwon said. Split Democratic control The status quo would be maintained with a Harris White House and a Republican Congress, Kwon said. Over the past seven election cycles, the two-week price direction for stocks was identical to one day after election day every single time. Outside of the election, Kwon said that the Fed could have ample reason to cut further.

Persons: Ohsung Kwon, Kwon, Donald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris Organizations: Bank of America, Trump, Republican, Trump White House, Democratic, Harris White, Federal

☆ NFL Week 9 Sunday review: Lions beat Packers, Saquon Barkley leaves teammates ‘speechless’ and historic Ravens performances
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Week 9 in the NFL saw plenty of drama as the 2024 season reached its halfway stage. Seven games in Week 9 were decided by seven-or-fewer points, meaning there have been 74 games won by that margin this season, the most such games through Week 9 in NFL history. Lions beat Packers in heavyweight clashSunday’s game at Lambeau Field between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers was billed as the game of the week with both having excellent starts to the season. Saquon Barkley athleticism leaves Eagles ‘speechless’Saquon Barkley is no stranger to producing highlight-worthy plays of special athleticism. The official NFL X account commented that Barkley was “not of this world” and Sirianni was equally dumfounded after the Eagles’ victory.

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☆ Presidential election offers opportunities — and risks — for ETF investors, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesRegardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, there could be some clear winners for exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, experts say. Potential winners and losersIn the months ahead, some ETFs or funds could outperform depending on the election outlook. Exchange-traded funds have steadily gained popularity among investors, with ETF assets crossing the $10 trillion mark in September — a trend experts say is largely due to advantages like lower tax bills and fees relative to mutual funds. Exchange-traded funds are generally known for passive strategies, but there has also been a surge in actively managed ETFs, with the goal of beating the performance of broader markets. watch nowHowever, most financial advisors caution against making hasty changes to your investment portfolio based on the outcome of this election.

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Challenges filed in Bucks County – which includes Philadelphia’s northeastern suburbs – were all filed by Pennsylvania state Sen. Jarrett Coleman, O’Malley said. Coleman also filed 519 challenges to overseas voters in Lehigh County, according to Tim Benyo, that county’s elections chief. Republicans and outside conservative groups have launched legal assaults against overseas ballots in multiple battleground states, including Pennsylvania, after Democrats touted efforts to turn out citizens who live abroad. Pennsylvania officials said that the lawsuit risked disenfranchising “tens of thousands” of overseas voters, including those in uniform. “In the absence of a registration requirement that applies to (overseas voters), election officials are required to fill their timely submitted absentee ballot requests,” Morley said.

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☆ Planet 9: Inside the search for a hidden planet in our solar system
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

“It could completely reshape our understanding of the solar system and of other planetary systems, and how we fit into that context. Brown and his colleague, planetary scientist Konstantin Batygin, reported having strong evidence of a hidden planet on the fringes of our solar system. “If you look at these bodies, their lifetimes are tiny compared to the age of the solar system,” Batygin said. “By now, we expected to have found many more of these extreme trans-Neptunian objects,” Sheppard said in an email. Finding a smaller planet would also spark excitement, Rice added, because every solar system planet is immensely useful for extrapolating information about the thousands of comparable exoplanets that researchers are uncovering across the galaxy.

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Benefits of a joint credit cardA joint credit card can offer various benefits, particularly for couples, close friends, or family members. How to apply for a joint credit cardUnderstanding eligibility criteria and the necessary documentation is the first step in your joint credit card journey. Application process and requirementsApplying for a joint credit card is, for the most part, the same as applying for a credit card as an individual. Best practices for resolving disputes over joint credit card expensesOpening a joint credit card can lead to stressful — and expensive — disagreements if you and the co-cardholder aren't on the same page. Frequently asked questions about joint credit cardsCan joint credit cards affect both credit scores?

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☆ Secret audio, overturned convictions and a jail death: The legal saga of an art dealer’s murder
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Tim Stelloh | David Ketterling | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

But nearly 16 years after Lambert’s murder, the case remains unfinished. (Niroula was fatally assaulted in jail while awaiting a new trial; two defendants previously pleaded guilty, and their convictions weren’t overturned.) Then, he and Niroula began developing a plot to defraud and murder Lambert, the prosecutor said. Four of them, including Niroula and Garcia, were charged with murder, conspiracy, grand theft and other crimes, court records show. Less than a month later, a judge overturned the four murder convictions and set the cases for retrial.

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☆ 76ers’ Joel Embiid reportedly shoves columnist in locker room after game
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid shoved a newspaper columnist during an altercation Saturday, according to multiple reports. The altercation happened in the 76ers’ locker room after the team’s 124-107 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, according to multiple reporters who were in the locker room for a postgame media availability. Embiid reportedly shoved Marcus Hayes, a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In his column, Hayes mentioned Embiid’s son and late brother as reasons for why Embiid should start playing. Before the current season, Embiid said in an effort to help preserve his knees — which have both required surgery in the past — he would “probably never” play in back-to-back games again in his career.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Marcus Hayes, Hayes, Embiid, Embiid’s, he’s, “, ” Embiid, Marcus, I’ve, Kyle Neubeck, Ben Golliver Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports, Sixers, NBA, Philadelphia Locations: Washington

☆ Stock futures inch lower as Wall Street readies for U.S. presidential election: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures dipped in overnight trading Sunday as investors geared up for the highly-anticipated U.S. presidential election. S&P 500 futures and Nasdsq-100 futures edged lower. Stocks are coming off a strong start to November, with Amazon and big technology stocks boosting the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500- 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively. Along with the election, Wall Street is bracing for the latest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. Earnings seasons presses on with about a fifth of the S&P 500 slated to report in the coming week.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, CFRA Research's Sam Stovall, CNBC's, We've, Jerome Powell, Sarah Min Organizations: Dow Jones Industrial, Amazon, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, NBC, U.S . House, Republican, Democratic, Federal Reserve, Traders, Micro, Moderna, CVS Health, Qualcomm, Wynn Resorts

☆ NYC Marathon: The Netherlands’ Abdi Nageeye wins thrilling men’s race
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Netherlands’ Abdi Nageeye won a thrilling men’s race at the New York City marathon on Sunday, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui marked her debut with a victory in the women’s race. Similarly, there was a thrilling finish in the women’s race as Chepkirui accelerated just before the finish to drop her compatriot Hellen Obiri, the defending champion. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/APIn the men’s wheelchair race, the USA’s Daniel Romanchuk took his first win at this marathon since 2019, ending Swiss star Marcel Hug’s domination of this event in recent years. Britain’s David Weir finished second, five seconds behind Romanchuk, while Japan’s Tomoki Suzuki finished another seven seconds back in third after a thrilling sprint finish. Meanwhile, Romanchuk’s compatriot Susannah Scaroni won the women’s wheelchair race by more than 10 minutes, marking the first time in the race’s history that Americans had won both wheelchair races.

Persons: Netherlands ’ Abdi Nageeye, Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui, Nageeye, Evans Chebet, Tamarit Tola, Kenya’s Albert Korir, Hellen Obiri, Chepkirui, Obiri, Vivian Cheruiyot, Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, Daniel Romanchuk, Marcel Hug’s, Hug, Britain’s David Weir, Japan’s Tomoki Suzuki, Susannah Scaroni, ” Scaroni, “ Organizations: CNN, New York City, Runners, AP Locations: Netherlands, Kenya, New York City

☆ Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud, and intimidation in the European Union candidate country. Today, you have saved Moldova!” Sandu said after claiming victory after midnight. Moldova’s large diaspora, which cast ballots in record numbers of more than 325,000 voted, heavily in favor of Sandu in the runoff. The presidential role carries significant powers in areas such as foreign policy and national security and has a four-year term. But the results of the ballots including Sunday’s vote were overshadowed by allegations of a major vote-buying scheme and voter intimidation.

Persons: — Moldova’s, Maia Sandu, Sandu, Alexandr Stoianoglo, ” Sandu, Stoianoglo, ”, “, Ursula von der Leyen, you’ve, Stanislav Secrieru, Secrieru, Dorin Recean, Vladislav Culiomza, Silviana Zestrea, Ilan Shor, oligarch, Shor, Father Vasilii, it’s, Cristian Cantir, ” Savlina, Stringer Organizations: Western, European Union, Central Electoral Commission, CEC, Russia Party of Socialists, “, Sunday, Moldovan, Northampton, Reuters, ”, EU, Police, Associated Press, Oakland University, AP, ” Moldovan Locations: CHISINAU, Moldova, Russia, “ Moldova, Sandu, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Frankfurt, Germany, Liverpool, Soviet, Chisinau, Bucharest, Comrat, Gagauzia, EU, European, Ukraine, Brussels, Moscow

☆ Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki: Volcanic erupts in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 6 people
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Associated Press | Story The | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki just after midnight on Monday spewed thick brownish ash as high as 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) into the air and hot ashes hit a nearby village, burning down several houses including a convent of Catholic nuns, said Firman Yosef, an official at the Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki monitoring post. Authorities also raised the danger level and widened the danger zone for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Monday, following a series of eruptions that began last week. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic materials from its crater during a previous eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, on January 14, 2024. Andre Kriting/AP/FileA nun in Hokeng village died and another was missing, said Agusta Palma, the head of the Saint Gabriel Foundation that oversees convents on the majority-Catholic island. It’s Indonesia’s second volcanic eruption in as many weeks.

Persons: —, Laki Laki, Firman Yosef, Lewotobi Laki Laki, Boru, Riang Rita, Bokang, Lewotobi, Andre Kriting, Agusta Palma, ” Palma, It’s, Marapi Organizations: Disaster Management Agency, Saint Gabriel Foundation Locations: Maumere, Indonesia, Flores, Wulanggitang District, Pululera, Hokeng Jaya, Klatanlo, Ile Bura District, Dulipali, Nobo, Titehena District, Konga, Kobasoma, blanketeing, East Flores, Hokeng, West Sumatra, blanketing

☆ Washington DC is full of obsolete government buildings. See how one is being transformed into hundreds of luxury apartments.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Cotton Annex, a landmarked federal building, is one of the latest to be transformed. The Cotton Annex building, built in 1937 just half a mile from the Washington Monument, is one of them. The US government has an independent agency, the Public Buildings Reform Board, that sells valuable but underutilized buildings, like the Cotton Annex. It also reinvented some features of the original building for a modern audience: The building's residents-only speakeasy features the original skylight once used to inspect cotton. Read on to see how the Cotton Annex was built and how it's being transformed.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Washington DC, Washington, US Department of Agriculture, Buildings Reform Board, Carmel Partners Locations: Washington, DC

☆ Venus Williams says to be proud of your money decisions, even if they turn out to be mistakes—financial experts agree
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tennis icon and entrepreneur Venus Williams has racked up more than a few wins in her life, both on and off the court. Throughout her career, she's learned plenty about making smart investments and starting her own ventures, like her interior design firm, V Starr. But overall, one of the most important money lessons she's learned is "to have confidence in your own financial decisions," she says. Building that confidence comes from having the ability to make your own financial decisions, a privilege women didn't always have. "It's important to understand the significant power of financial planning," Williams told CNBC Make It in an email.

Persons: Venus Williams, she's, V Starr, didn't, Williams Organizations: SoFi, CNBC

☆ Israel has long wanted to dismantle the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency. The consequences could be disastrous for all
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Mick Krever | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Nor, he said, was he motivated by the claim that UNRWA perpetuates Palestinian refugee status. AFP/Getty ImagesThe entrance to Aida Refugee Camp, near Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. “If they shut down UNRWA, that means there is no Palestinian refugee cause. Dawoud Abo Alkas/Anadolu/Getty ImagesAn UNRWA school in al-Am'ari Refugee Camp, in Ramallah, in the West Bank. Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after an Israeli raid in September.

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☆ Sydney Marathon named as seventh major race in elite circuit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Sydney has been officially elevated to the ranks of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, becoming the seventh city to join the prestigious series. Starting in 2025, the Sydney Marathon will become the first major marathon in the Southern Hemisphere as it joins elite races in Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo. Abbott World Marathon Majors CEO Dawna Stone said she was “thrilled” that Sydney will become the seventh major, while complimenting the hard work of the race’s organizers. In September, a record 20,272 runners finished the race, helping it clear its second consecutive assessment to become an Abbott World Marathon Major. The 2025 Sydney Marathon is scheduled for August 31, with more than 33,000 runners expected to participate, according to the New South Wales government.

Persons: Dawna Stone, “, ” Stone, ”, Jane Flemming, ” Flemming Organizations: CNN, Abbott, Sydney Marathon, Sydney Harbour, Athletics Australia, Sydney, Cape, Marathon, New South Locations: Southern, Boston , New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, Tokyo, Sydney, Australia, Cape Town, Shanghai, New South Wales

☆ 10 House races to watch on election night (and beyond)
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Terence Burlij | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

With so much at stake, CNN has identified 10 races to watch on Tuesday – grouped into buckets that nod to broader themes across the House landscape. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger decided against seeking a fourth term, instead launching a campaign for governor in 2025. Democratic Rep. Jared Golden has crafted a moderate profile by challenging his party on issues ranging from spending to immigration. This year she faces a challenge from GOP state Rep. Gabe Evans, a fellow Mexican American and a former Army helicopter pilot and police officer. GOP Rep. Zach Nunn, an Air Force officer, was first elected in 2022 – defeating Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne by about 2,000 votes.

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☆ 76ers’ Embiid reportedly ‘shoves’ reporter after loss; NBA commences investigation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The National Basketball Association is investigating reports that Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid “shoved” a columnist following the team’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. A visibly angry Embiid confronted Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes as reporters entered the Sixers locker room, according to the Associated Press. Embiid reportedly continued mouthing at Hayes, who eventually offered an apology to the 76ers center. CNN has reached out to the Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid’s agent and the Philadelphia Inquirer but did not immediately hear back. “This poor conditioning apparently seems to have delayed his debut this season.”Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, top left, watches from the bench during the 76ers' game.

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Here are five keys to Harris’ bid to make history and become the first woman, the first Black woman and the first Indian American person to become president. Harris cannot afford much slippage with these groups, which are full of low-propensity voters who need encouragement to turn out. Here are five keys to a Trump victoryBut will that curiosity materialize into actual votes for Trump at the ballot box? They could give Harris a crucial boost because these voters tend to reliably turn out in election after election. In addition, Trump has campaigned heavily on the fears of migration and blamed Harris for chaos at the southern border.

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