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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Adin Ross Wins $1.6 Million After Betting on Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory

American social media influencer and streamer Adin Ross has celebrated a significant financial win, earning $1.6 million after placing a $1 million bet on Donald Trump to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Rapper Cardi B has shared a heartfelt open letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing her admiration for Harris's historic run in the U.S. presidential race, despite her loss in the election. Cardi, a vocal supporter of Harris, took to Instagram to post her message, offering words of encouragement and praise for the Vice President’s resilience.

Equatorial Guinea’s government has launched a probe into a scandal involving its financial crime chief, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, after hundreds of explicit videos allegedly showing him engaging in sexual acts with various women, including the spouses of high-ranking officials, surfaced online. The leaked videos have sparked public outrage and prompted the suspension of several government officials.

In a legal dispute between music mogul Dr. Dre and his former therapist, Dr. Charles Sophy, a Los Angeles judge has ruled in favor of Dre, dismissing the temporary restraining order that had been granted to Sophy.

Following Republican candidate Donald Trump’s narrow path to victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, tech mogul Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a nostalgic and playful post. The image, which showed Musk holding a sink in front of the White House’s Oval Office, was an edited version of a famous throwback photo from 2022. This original image featured Musk entering Twitter headquarters with a literal sink after acquiring the social media platform for $44 billion.

In a recent statement, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, expressed strong admiration for tech billionaire Elon Musk, highlighting his pivotal role in providing aid during Hurricane Helene. The former president praised Musk’s Starlink satellite service for helping save lives during the October disaster, particularly in southeastern parts of the United States.

Dr. Thomas Kwan, a 53-year-old British doctor, has been sentenced to 31 years and five months in prison after attempting to murder his mother’s partner, Patrick O'Hara, with a fake Covid-19 booster shot in a bid to secure an inheritance. Kwan, who initially denied the charge of attempted murder, changed his plea after hearing the prosecution’s case at Newcastle Crown Court last month.

On November 6, the Israeli army issued an urgent evacuation alert to residents of two neighborhoods in southern Beirut, Lebanon, warning of imminent strikes on Hezbollah-linked facilities. The notice, communicated by Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee via X (formerly Twitter), advised civilians near Hezbollah sites to vacate the area immediately.

A California appellate court has upheld Eric Ronald Holder Jr.’s first-degree murder conviction for the 2019 killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, outside the artist’s Los Angeles clothing store. Holder, 34, is serving a 60-year-to-life sentence for the murder of the 33-year-old rapper.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), saw his wealth skyrocket by approximately $13 billion within hours of Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. Tesla shares surged 13% at the market’s opening on Wednesday, a response from investors anticipating favorable conditions for Musk’s ventures under Trump’s administration, according to CNN.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to formally concede the 2024 presidential race, according to two aides who spoke with NBC News. Harris is also set to address the nation at 4 p.m. ET from Howard University, her alma mater, where she will deliver a concession speech.

The U.S. dollar surged and bitcoin reached a record high on Wednesday, November 6, as financial markets reacted to a possible Donald Trump victory in the U.S. presidential race. Trump’s gains in key swing states have fueled expectations of policies favoring the dollar, including tax cuts, tariffs, and inflation-boosting measures.

Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Camilla, 77, has canceled several scheduled engagements this week due to a chest infection, following doctors' advice to rest. The Queen remains hopeful, however, that she will recover in time for the upcoming Remembrance events this weekend.

Nigerian-British boxing star Anthony Joshua has emerged as one of the top three highest-paid boxers in 2024, alongside Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez. The former two-time heavyweight champion, despite his defeat to Daniel Dubois in September, secured substantial earnings from the fight held at Wembley Stadium.

The government of Equatorial Guinea has imposed a restriction on citizens sharing multimedia files, including photos and videos, via WhatsApp using mobile data. The measure reportedly aims to curb the spread of "inappropriate content" in response to a scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing an erosion of trust between them during Israel’s ongoing Gaza conflict with Hamas. According to a statement from Netanyahu's office, he decided to end Gallant's term as Defense Minister after concluding that their relationship had deteriorated significantly over the past few months.

Nigeria’s U-17 Women's team, the Flamingos, proudly brought home the Fair Play Award from the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic. Despite their journey ending in the quarter-finals after a 2-0 loss to the USA, the Flamingos were celebrated for their outstanding discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Trump Proclaims 'Historic Victory' and Promises a "Golden Age" for America

As Donald Trump took the stage in West Palm Beach, he celebrated his expected victory, promising to usher in what he described as a “golden age” for the United States.

“This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all time,” Trump stated. “There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond. Now, it’s going to reach a new level of importance, because we’re going to help our country. We have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly.”

If Donald Trump's projected win in Pennsylvania is confirmed, he would be just short of the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency, according to Associated Press projections.

Major news networks, including NBC News and CNN, have projected Donald Trump as the winner of Pennsylvania, a key battleground state that could secure his path to the presidency. With this win, Trump inches closer to the required electoral majority.

Although the presidential election has yet to be officially decided, some Republican lawmakers are already expressing confidence in a Donald Trump victory. Among them, Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern released a congratulatory statement to Trump, signaling his belief in a favorable outcome.

Donald Trump is expected to speak shortly at his campaign watch party in Palm Beach, Florida, according to sources familiar with the event. As the excitement builds, Trump’s signature "YMCA" walkout song played, signaling his imminent appearance. Secret Service agents have cleared the lobby area in preparation for the former president’s address.

Democrat Cleo Fields has made a successful congressional comeback, winning a seat in Louisiana's House of Representatives after defeating a crowded field of candidates. Fields, a former U.S. House member from 1993 to 1997, captured 51% of the 296,011 votes in Louisiana’s sixth district, according to state election results. This victory marks a significant moment in his political career, as he triumphed over four fellow Democrats and one Republican under Louisiana’s open primary system.

As the presidential race continues to unfold, all eyes are on Northampton County in Pennsylvania, a key battleground in the Lehigh Valley. In 2016, Donald Trump won the county en route to his victory in Pennsylvania. Four years later, Joe Biden narrowly flipped the county and the state. However, as the latest results come in, Trump is leading Northampton County by more than five points with over 90% of the vote counted.

The Republican Party has retaken control of the U.S. Senate, the Associated Press reports, securing the majority in the chamber after winning key races in Ohio and West Virginia. Additionally, the GOP successfully fended off challenges to their incumbents in Texas and Nebraska, ensuring a return to power for the first time in four years.

Donald Trump has emerged victorious in North Carolina, as projected by the Associated Press, marking his first win in one of the crucial battleground states that are expected to decide the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. The state’s 15 electoral votes bring him closer to securing the 270 needed for a victory.

The atmosphere at Kamala Harris's campaign headquarters has grown tense as the race to the White House tightens. Supporters, once energized, now sit in silence, their attention fixed on CNN, where Donald Trump is emerging as a strong contender to reclaim the presidency.

Kamala Harris has claimed victory in Virginia, adding 13 electoral votes to her tally, the Associated Press reports.

The presidential race has seen several states called, but the outcome remains uncertain with many key battleground states still counting votes.

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured a win in New Mexico, the Associated Press reports, squashing Donald Trump’s hopes for a surprise victory in the traditionally Democratic-leaning state.

Republican candidate Bernie Moreno has unseated Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio, a critical win projected by the Associated Press that edges the GOP closer to a majority in the Senate. This Ohio seat marks a significant shift in the Senate’s balance, as Republicans now appear poised to take control.

According to the Associated Press, Kamala Harris has claimed victory in Oregon, completing a clean sweep across the West Coast's Democratic strongholds. Her win in the state, which brings in eight electoral votes, was widely anticipated given Oregon's strong Democratic alignment.

Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff, known for leading Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, has won the California Senate seat, marking a significant victory in one of the country’s most influential Senate races. Schiff’s decisive win over Republican opponent Steve Garvey, a former Major League Baseball player with limited political experience, reflects California's strong Democratic leaning, where registered Democratic voters vastly outnumber Republicans.

Colorado voters have passed a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution, ensuring protections that prohibit the state government from restricting, denying, or discriminating against the "right to abortion." The measure required 55% approval to pass and has made Colorado a further refuge for those seeking access to abortion services, as the state currently has no gestational limits on abortion.

Kamala Harris has secured her home state of California along with Washington state, adding a substantial 66 electoral votes to her tally, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has won Idaho, bringing in an additional four electoral votes for his campaign.

In key U.S. Senate races, NBC News projects that Republican Senator Ted Cruz has won re-election in Texas, defeating Democratic challenger Colin Allred. Cruz's victory solidifies his position in the Senate, where he has been a prominent conservative voice and influential Republican leader. His campaign focused heavily on issues of border security, economic growth, and conservative values, resonating with Texas voters.

In a surprising turn, prediction markets are now leaning toward a potential victory for Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential race. Market platforms, often considered strong indicators of political momentum, are witnessing increased betting activity favoring the former president as the frontrunner.

Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride has made history, winning her race to become the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. The 34-year-old Democrat celebrated the win on social media, thanking Delaware voters for their support and commitment to progressive values.

Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan has condemned online trolls who target his relationship with his young son, describing the abuse as “disgusting.” The 32-year-old Irish actor, who is currently dating American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, shares a two-year-old son, Brando, with his former partner.

Iran has reported that Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German dual national sentenced to death, died last week before his execution could be carried out. According to judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir, Sharmahd “died before it could be carried out,” with officials in Tehran suggesting he suffered a stroke. When announcing his death on October 28, Iranian authorities did not clarify the cause, only stating his sentence was final and that he had been “punished.”

At least 89 individuals remain missing following catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain, according to the regional judicial authorities in Valencia. The devastating floods, caused by intense rainfall last week, have already claimed the lives of more than 200 people across the Valencia, Castile-La Mancha, and Andalusia regions. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that the government is allocating €10.6 billion (£8.9 billion) in aid to assist the victims of the disaster.

Leonard "Fat Leonard" Francis, the former military defense contractor behind one of the largest bribery schemes in U.S. military history, was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 years in prison for his role in a decade-long corruption plot that ensnared numerous U.S. Navy officers. The sentence also includes a $20 million restitution payment to the Navy and a $150,000 fine, along with the forfeiture of $35 million in proceeds from his criminal activities, as ordered by U.S. District Judge Janis L. Sammartino.

Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, made history once again by casting her ballot in Oklahoma’s 2024 presidential election at the age of 110. Fletcher, who was just seven years old when a white mob destroyed Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street,” voted for Vice President Kamala Harris, as she had previously pledged. A photo shared on social media showed Fletcher wearing an “I Voted” sticker, marking her participation in a pivotal moment of the election.

Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and ally of Donald Trump, found himself at the center of a legal controversy as he arrived at a Florida polling site on Tuesday in a Mercedes Benz convertible. The car, which Giuliani had been ordered to surrender as part of a $148 million defamation settlement to Georgia poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, is just one of several assets he allegedly hid from the court's reach.

Tens of millions of Americans flocked to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes in what is shaping up to be one of the most contentious and pivotal presidential elections in recent memory. With Democrat Kamala Harris and her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, locked in an exceptionally tight race, voters found themselves grappling with deep anxieties about the future of the economy and the nation’s democracy.

Advisers close to Donald Trump have reportedly suggested that he should consider declaring victory on election night if he is ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in key battleground states like Pennsylvania. According to sources familiar with the discussions, some of Trump’s inner circle believe he has nothing to lose if he holds a significant lead—particularly a several-hundred-thousand-vote advantage—in states like Pennsylvania, even if results are not fully confirmed on the night of the election.

Catholic Priest Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has taken to social media to critique a video showing a pastor leading church members in a prayer for “miracle money” to appear in their bank accounts. The video, which has since gone viral, shows members of a congregation at a night vigil, fervently holding up their phones and shouting “Amen” as the pastor prays for sudden financial blessings.

Singer Ashanti and her long-time collaborator and partner, Nelly, appeared happier than ever at Ashanti's extravagant, gold-themed 50th birthday celebration at Tao in Las Vegas. The event was filled with family, friends, and even a surprise appearance by comedian Kevin Hart.

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) allegedly issued by Diddy for attendees of his rumored "freak-off" parties has reportedly surfaced. On Monday, TMZ obtained what appears to be a confidential document supposedly requiring guests at these gatherings to commit to strict secrecy.

The economic challenges in Nigeria have led to a sharp drop in passenger traffic at major airports, including Lagos's Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) and Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, a new report reveals. Statistics from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) show a drastic 60% decline in international travel, as only 816,000 passengers departed from Nigeria in 2024, compared to 2.04 million in 2023 from Q1 to Q3.

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