US elections are looming near... what's to come?
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As elections are approaching fast, uncertainty is growing as who is going to be the next President of the USA.
More than 240 million American voters are called to the polls to choose their 47th president. Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in the polls.
Who will succeed Joe Biden as President of the United States? American voters have until Tuesday November 5, the country's main voting day, to decide who will take up residence in the Oval Office of the White House in early 2025. Everyone is on the edge of their seats to know who will be the winner of course.
Let's take a closer look at this thrilling moment in history.
If you wish to know more about elections, consult this article: US election guide for the dummies !
In a word, the general election process can be summed up this way:
- first there are caucuses and primaries. Caucuses are huge meetings in which political members discuss their preferred candidates. Then, primaries occur and party members within the state will vote for their preferred candidate.
- the second moment is when each party chooses their nominee who will be able to choose their running mate for Vice President. This happens during National Conventions.
- General elections are the moment when nominees tour the counrty to explain their ideas and arguments.
- And here comes the specific part:
- The popular vote (just like in France for example) allows citizens around the country to cast their vote. The person who gets the more votes is elected. Citizens are voting for a slate of electors (state senators, mayors, governors, members of congress...) appointed by their state’s political parties who are pledged to support that party’s candidate.
- The electoral college constituted of the people elected by popular votes, will then officially elect the President who needs 270 votes of the 538 up for grabs.
Some states are worth very few electoral votes while others weigh a massive number of votes.
Swing states are called like this because they have a huge sway in the electoral process. The color of the state may change with each election (red for Republicans, blue for Democrats). So, it is really necessary for candidates to convince those states (which include: Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania). Watch this video to grasp the point.
And not just candidates are fighting to convince people. Stars are also in the race!
So, who will be sworn into office on January 20th 2025?
Suspense is literally unbearable!
Nicole Kidman returns in a thrilling investigation!
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Honolulu-born actress Nicole Kidman stars in this nerve-wracking TV series full of twists. Renowned for her versatility and talent, she offers an exceptional role in which she plays the role of Greer Garrison Winbury, a writer whose son is about to get married. Unfortunately there will be no wedding as the maid of honour is found dead on the scenic island of Nantucket.
"It’s almost impossible to resist bingeing the entirety of this classy detective drama set around a posh wedding in Nantucket. It’s a glorious, perfectly paced delight" - The Guardian
A must-see if you love Agatha Christie-style books. The TV series is based upon the novel by Elin Hilderbrand. You'll love to become familiar with devastated liars, secretive wealthy families and perplexed investigators.
And don't hesitate to replay the opening credits as you get absorbed by this action-packed 6 episode-series!
News from Kate Middleton
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A moving message from the Princess of Wales... thought-provoking and invigorating at the same time.
Enjoy your holidays and the OG!
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Now that the exams are over for most of you, and the year has been consumed, this is a little thank you message for all the good moments spent together. I do wish you great holidays, lots of summer fun and maybe I'll see you again next year... who knows?
Meanwhile enjoy this amazing clip published by the BBC and dedicated to a challenging and long-awaited event.
The Handmaid's Tale. How a student defied her university!
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The Handmaid's Tale Was Removed from an Idaho School Library. This Teen Handed a Copy to the Superintendent At Graduation. Here's what happened.
Log in 🔒 to view the scene of how this audacious student spoke her mind out.
Death of an icon
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Renowned American author Paul Auster, acclaimed author of "The New York Trilogy" and "The Moon Palace" died at the age of 77. Auster died on Tuesday night at his home in the New York neighborhood of Brooklyn surrounded by his family, including his wife Siri Hustvedt and his daughter, the singer Sophie Auster, said his friend and colleague Jacki Lyden in a statement sent to AFP. "Paul died this afternoon, at home, surrounded by his loved ones," Lyden wrote Tuesday, describing him as a "writer's writer." Auster had been receiving treatment for lung cancer diagnosed in March 2023. Among his best-known works are the aforementioned “The New York Trilogy” - a crime novel inspired by the police genre -, “The Palace of the Moon”, and “4 3 2 1”, his last work of great inspiration. with which he broke his concise style.
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