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06/11/2024

PHOTOS: The world watches as US election results trickle in

From Taiwan to Jerusalem to India and beyond, many around the globe waited for the outcome of the United States election and wondered just how it would affect their lives in the coming days, months and years.

From coast to coast, Americans watched the results of a pivotal election Tuesday for the next president of the United States with a mix of tension, elation, relief and resignation as the votes were counted.

The race pitted Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump.

Young and old mingled in crowds in public spaces, such as Times Square in New York City and college campuses, seeking out communities of friends to share the night and the roller coaster of emotions as the votes were tallied.

Others sought solitude or quieter spaces, such as a darkened beach or the end of a tavern bar, where the glow of hand-held devices or neon lights illuminated the results as they trickled in.

Some prayed. Some rejoiced.

And the world watched, too. From Taiwan to Jerusalem to India and beyond, many around the globe waited for the outcome of an election and wondered just how it would affect their lives in the coming days, months and years.

Lawson Beard, who said he voted for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and is anxious about the election results, watches coverage at Comet Tavern on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Pim Moynihan, of San Diego, watches election results on her phone as she lays on a wall along Mission Beach on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Students and staff watch early returns during an election night watch party at the University of Detroit Mercy, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Lisa Matassa of Nashville watches results during a watch party for Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Palm Beach County Convention Center during an election night watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A young girl holds a “Black Voters for Harris-Walz” sign outside of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’ election night watch party at Howard University, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Howard University students watch live election results during a watch party near an election night event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Supporters watch as results come in at an election night campaign watch party for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Mike and Dolly Rump of Madison, Fla., watch election results at an election night campaign watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Children watch results come in on a television screen at the DFL election night party, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris look at election results during an election night campaign watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Michelle Rhea Greene prays as election results are played on a giant screen at Historic King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Bartender serves drinks with the pictures of the Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on U.S. Election Day to customers watching results roll in at a bar in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Shamans perform a good luck ritual holding posters of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, at the beach in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Supporters of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris watch as the first results from the state of South Carolina come in during an election night watch party at the Babylon cinema in central Berlin, Germany, early Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Guests watch the screen showing a live broadcast of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election results at Good Heavens Bar Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

A supporter of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris reacts as they watch televised reports for the 2024 U.S. presidential election during a watch party in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

A currency trader walks by the screens showing the images of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Art teacher Prithviraj Kambli paints posters of US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, outside his school in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.(AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

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06/11/2024

PHOTOS: Stark contrast between Harris and Trump supporters as election margin becomes razor thin

As election night progressed, Americans were fixated on results trickling in, their faces giving way to despair or celebration as states were called for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.

As election night progressed, Americans were fixated on results trickling in, their faces giving way to despair or celebration as states were called for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.

Trump supporters were ecstatic at a campaign watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Harris supporters looked on in dismay when it was announced she would not speak at a campaign watch party on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.

It was all smiles and hugs at some watch parties when it was announced Trump won Georgia, a state that he lost by just under 12,000 votes in 2020.

That was a stark contrast with Democratic supporters, who could only bury their faces in their hands as Trump continued to gain ground in states that President Joe Biden won four years before.

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris leave an election night campaign watch party after it was announced that she would not speak on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supporters react as they watch election results at an election night campaign watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump react to news that Trump won the state of Georgia during a watch party in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

A man, who declined to give his name, reacts while watching election results update on a jumbo screen television in San Francisco on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

A supporter waiting during an election night campaign watch party for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Karen Vaughn, center, reacts with her husband Billy, left, and daughter Anna as they watch election results at an election night campaign watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Supporters watch returns at a campaign election night watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

People attend an Arizona Democrats watch party on election night Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Supporters react as they watch election results at an election night campaign watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump react to news that Trump won the state of Georgia during a watch party in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Leah Charles, left, and Tianna Adams, North Carolina A&T students, gathers with other students for an election night watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris look at election results during an election night campaign watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump cheer as Pennsylvania votes are counted, during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Supporters react after it was announced that Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris would not speak at election night campaign watch party on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Jessica Reid reacts while watching election results update on a jumbo screen television in San Francisco on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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06/11/2024

Andy Murray’s mum Judy gives surprising verdict on WTA Finals Saudi Arabia controversy

Judy Murray has gone against the grain amid scepticism about the WTA Finals being held in Saudi Arabia for the next three years, claiming it is a huge opportunity for women’s tennis. A startling low attendance on day two has intensified criticism of the Middle Eastern state for agreeing to host the showcase event.

Tennis icons Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova have been among those who have slammed Saudi Arabia for presenting the WTA Finals due to the country’s human rights record.

Further concerns were raised when just 400 spectators were present at the King Saud University Indoor Arena, which holds crowds of 5,000, for Sunday’s action.

But Murray has urged women’s tennis to make the most of the WTA Finals’ three-year residence in Saudi Arabia, describing it as a glorious chance to elevate the game.

“You couldn’t ask for a better shop window for tennis and especially for women’s tennis with the WTA Finals being here for three years,” Murray told Sky Sports Tennis.

“And we need to max out on that opportunity whilst the role models and the top names in our sport are here.

“We need to raise awareness of the sport but underpin that with all the community engagement that we’re doing and say: ‘Come on, everyone can play.’

“This is a massive opportunity for tennis to be the catalyst for change in women’s sport in Saudi.”

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek and 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff would’ve been left disappointed at the sea of empty seats as their campaigns got underway at the weekend.

Swiatek marked her first match in two months with a victory against Barbora Krejcikova, while Gauff triumphed in an all-American clash with Jessica Pegula.

Tim Henman didn’t hesitate to express his discontent at the underwhelming turnout for some of tennis’ biggest names.

He said: “I think it’s just been disappointing. The way the event has been hosted, you look at the stadium courts, it’s absolutely fantastic, all the facilities, practice courts, restaurants, they’ve laid it all on.

“So, it’s just a little bit frustrating, and I think disappointing for the top eight players in the world that we haven’t had a better atmosphere.

“The first day was OK, which was part of the Saudi weekend, but yesterday, to have 300 to 400 in the crowd when you’ve got a 5,000 seater stadium, it just doesn’t create the atmosphere that these great players deserve.”

On Tuesday, Gauff beat Swiatek 6-3 6-4 to lead the Orange group ahead of Thursday’s final group matches. She will face Czechia’s Barbora Krejcikova, while Swiatek will meet Pegula for a spot in the semi-finals.

Aryna Sabalenka, who has been confirmed to end 2024 as the world No. 1, joins Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen Zheng and Elena Rybakina in Purple group.

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06/11/2024

Fresh calls to reverse DWP Winter Fuel Payment cut as pensioners ‘could die’

A new petition has been launched calling for changes to the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility to be reversed warning pensioners could die as a result of the policy.

The payment previously went out to most people of state pension age, but you now have to also be on a means-tested benefit to get the support, meaning millions of people will no longer get the payment, worth £200 or £300 this year.

A petition has been launched on the Parliament petition website urging for the policy to revert to the its previous eligibility criteria.

The petition reads: “We want the Government to restore the Winter Fuel Payment to how it was paid last winter immediately.

“We are concerned that pensioners could die if MPs do not act, and that the NHS could be under more pressure.”

You can read the petition in full here. At the time of writing, the petition has been signed by around 1,400 people.

Under the new rules, you need to be one of these benefits to get the Winter Fuel Payment:

Pension Credit

Universal Credit

income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

Income Support

Child Tax Credit

Working Tax Credit.

If you are set to lose out on the payment this year, it’s worth checking if you can claim Pension Credit, as this is a hugely underclaimed benefit.

The benefit provides an income top-up to support people a low income, providing a top-up up to £218.15 a week if you’re single or up to £332.95 if you have a partner.

People who earn above these amounts may still be eligible, as there are additional payments depending on your circumstances, such as if you care for another adult.

Claiming the support opens up access to a host of other Government support, including free TV licences for those aged 75 and over.

People on the benefit can also get council tax discounts and help with NHS dental treatment and other healthcare.

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06/11/2024

The bad politics of immigration: Crackdowns help no one and hurt all of us

Immigration and the 50 million people in this country who were foreign born have been an unfair target for both political parties in this election. America needs immigrants and the economy would fall apart without their work.

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06/11/2024

Man Utd-bound Ruben Amorim lets Viktor Gyokeres plan slip after Man City thrashing

Ruben Amorim appeared to accidentally let slip Viktor Gyokeres’ transfer plans after he destroyed Manchester City in Sporting’s stunning 4-1 win on Tuesday night. The 26-year-old striker scored a hat-trick against the Premier League champions to make Amorim’s Jose Alvalade Stadium farewell memorable.

Phil Foden’s fourth-minute opener preceded Gyokeres’ equalising strike and Maximiliano Araujo’s go-ahead goal before the former added two penalties in a Champions League rout.

The Sweden international’s dominant display intensified speculation about whether he could join Amorim in moving to the Premier League.

Amorim will oversee his final match as Sporting boss at Braga this weekend before starting work at Manchester United on Monday.

The 39-year-old refused to hint at Gyokeres potentially following him through the doors at Old Trafford next summer out of respect for Sporting.

“No, no, no. I cannot be funny with that in this moment,” Amorim told TNT Sports after the final whistle in Lisbon.

“It was tough for me to leave. If I start joking about that with Gyokeres, I’ll have problems. This is my city, this is my country, so I will respect.”

He then seemingly confirmed that Gyokeres planned to move elsewhere next summer before quickly changing the wording of his answer.

Amorim added: “Viktor has to stay until the end of the season and then his life is going some… maybe, somewhere else.”

The Sporting boss doubled down on his refusal to pursue Gyokeres before the end of the season in a separate interview.

“I’ve just made peace with the Sporting fans, I’m not even going to make a joke about it,” the Portuguese tactician explained.

“Gyokeres is a Sporting player, which is a great club, he did a lot for it, he was in the second division, he just has to stay and finish the season at Marques.”

Coventry City sold Gyokeres to Sporting for a club-record fee in the summer of 2023, and he has since established himself as one of the world’s most prolific strikers.

The former Swansea City and Brighton and Hove Albion frontman has scored 66 goals and registered 19 assists in 67 appearances for the Lions, including netting 23 times in 17 outings this season.

He has recorded the same goal total as United’s players combined this term, emphasising the attacking improvements Amorim must oversee in Manchester.

Bringing Gyokeres with him to Old Trafford at the end of the campaign would go a long way in supporting that task.

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06/11/2024

Today in History: November 6, President Ronald Reagan reelected in landslide

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2024. There are 55 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Nov. 6, 1984, President Ronald Reagan easily won reelection over former Vice President Walter Mondale, the Democratic challenger who won just one state, his native Minnesota.

Also on this date:

In 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party was elected President of the United States as he defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.

In 1861, James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada.

In 1888, Republican presidential candidate Benjamin Harrison won the electoral vote over incumbent Democrat Grover Cleveland, despite Cleveland gaining 90,000 more total votes; it would be the last time the popular vote winner would lose the election until 2000.

In 1947, “Meet the Press,” the longest-running television show in America, made its debut on NBC; the host was the show’s co-creator, Martha Rountree.

In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower won reelection, defeating Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson II for the second time.

In 1977, 39 people were killed when the Kelly Barnes Dam in Georgia burst, sending a wall of water through Toccoa Falls College.

In 2012, President Barack Obama won reelection, vanquishing Republican former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney with 332 electoral votes to Romney’s 206.

Today’s Birthdays:

Actor Sally Field is 78.

Jazz musician Arturo Sandoval is 75.

Author Michael Cunningham is 72.

Journalist-author Maria Shriver is 69.

Author Colson Whitehead is 55.

Actor Ethan Hawke is 54.

Actor Thandiwe (tan-DEE’-way) Newton is 52.

Model-actor Rebecca Romijn (roh-MAYN’) is 52.

Actor Taryn Manning is 46.

Actor Emma Stone is 36.

Comedian-actor Bowen Yang is 34.

Olympic swimming gold medalist Bobby Finke is 25.

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05/11/2024

Mary Berry’s smoky chicken dish is the ‘perfect’ recipe to warm you up on a November night

Autumn is slowly ending which means many people will be getting their cookbooks ready to prepare some hearty comfort food – and this chicken dish is guaranteed to warm anyone up.

Mary Berry’s firecracker chicken is a flavourful dish made with smoky paprika, rich maple syrup and tangy Worcestershire sauce that is incredibly simple to make.

It only takes five minutes to prepare this dish before leaving the chicken to marinate in a delicious sauce and then placing it in the oven for 30 minutes once you are ready to cook.

In her cookbook ‘Simple Comforts’, Mary shared that this is a great recipe for November as it be made as a tasty party food for Guy Fawkes night or as an easy dinner for when you cannot be bothered cooking in the cold weather.

She wrote: “Simple food that can be hand-held like these drumsticks is perfect for a November evening, sitting round a bonfire with the children. The sweet smoked paprika gives a lovely woody taste.”

Method

To begin, preheat the oven to 220C (200C for fan ovens or Gas Mark 7) and then line a large roasting tin with baking paper.

Place all the ingredients except the chicken drumsticks into a bowl and mix well, making sure to season with salt and pepper.

Once the sauce is made add the chicken drumsticks to the mixing bowl and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but leave longer if you have the time. The chicken can be marinated for up to a day ahead if you wish to prepare this dish.

When you are ready to cook, lay the drumsticks single file in the roasting tin and then pour the remaining marinade over the chicken.

Place the drumsticks in the oven and cook for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Take out the oven and your mouthwatering chicken drumsticks are ready to eat.

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