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CNN  —  A new analysis of the 2022 political landscape suggests that the winds are blowing behind the Republicans’ backs with just over two weeks left before the midterm elections. “Republicans have closed the gap on the national generic ballot after Democrats held the lead for the last two months,” Nathan Gonzales writes in Inside Elections, a nonpartisan campaign tipsheet. “And a GOP edge is developing in a disproportionate number of individual competitive races. Republicans have always been favorites to regain the House majority – the uncertainty has only been about the margin.” In Inside Elections’ latest House race ratings,…

CNN  —  Voter fraud charges against a Texas man accused of voting illegally in the 2020 Democratic primary were dropped Friday. Hervis Rogers said he waited more than six hours to vote in the March 2020 Super Tuesday primary in Houston, and was the last person to vote at a polling location on the campus of Texas Southern University. Then in June 2021, the Texas attorney general’s office charged Rogers with two counts of illegal voting in the November 6, 2018, general and special elections and the March 3, 2020, Democratic primary election despite being on felony parole for a…

Camdan McWright, a player on the San Jose State football team, died after being hit by a school bus when he was riding an electric scooter, authorities confirmed Friday.The university said it is cooperating with the California Highway Patrol, the San Jose Police Department, SJSU Student Affairs and SJSU Athletics in the aftermath of the death.”We lost an amazing young man tragically this morning,” San Jose State Spartans coach Brent Brennan said. “Camdan had a bright future ahead of him, and everyone in this community that had the opportunity to spend time with him knew that. We are still trying…

Millions are risking missing out on hundreds of pounds for when they retire, one top financial firm has claimed, as it explained that HMRC can advise how to make sure you benefit Brits paying into a pension could be missing out on important funds because not enough people are clued-up about a very handy hack, one leading financial firm said. Many private and workplace pensions allow family members and friends to contribute to your pot, so you could build up extra cash for your retirement, pensions, and savings, investment experts explained. But, additionally, when they pay in, you are eligible…

UN Security Council unanimously passes resolution establishing a ‘sanctions regime’ to target gangs in crisis-hit Haiti.The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved a “sanctions regime” to punish criminal gangs in Haiti and called for an arms embargo on non-state actors as security, economic and health crises deepen in the Caribbean country. The UNSC on Friday unanimously passed a resolution proposed by the United States and Mexico that sanctioned powerful gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as “Barbecue”. The sanctions include an assets freeze and a travel ban. “Jimmy Cherizier (AKA ‘Barbeque’) has engaged in acts that threaten the peace,…

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crime Unit are investigating the circumstances of the death of a child in Watrous. According to a media release, Watrous RCMP received a report of an injured child on October 19, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m. in Watrous.“Officers immediately attended,” RCMP stated. “A four-year-old child was located in medical distress. He was declared deceased by EMS.”RCMP stated the child’s family has been notified and Victim Services has been engaged to provide support to them. “We are not releasing the child’s name or other identifying details,” RCMP said.They are asking if anyone has any information, please call Saskatchewan RCMP at…

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Rory McIlroy overcame a mixed start to his second round at the CJ Cup to keep himself in contention, as Jon Rahm made a big move on Friday.McIlroy spoke in glowing terms of his first taste of Congaree Golf Club after easing round in five-under on day one, as he bids to defend the title and climb back to world No. 1.He suggested the first competitive round had answered a number of questions about shot choices on certain holes, but his outward nine was over par after one birdie and two bogeys.The CJ CupLowry lifts lid on how he broke…

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is suing the Biden administration over a federal order demanding the removal of double-stacked shipping containers used to fill in gaps on the state’s border with Mexico. In a news release announcing the lawsuit, Ducey, a Republican, said Biden’s failure to secure the southern border has resulted in surrounding communities being overwhelmed by “illegal activity.””Arizona is taking action to protest on behalf of our citizens,” he said. “With this lawsuit, we’re pushing back against efforts by federal bureaucrats to reverse the progress we’ve made. The safety and security of Arizona and its citizens must not be ignored.…

Not even our favorite celebrities are immune from experiencing health woes — and many of them are opening up about their battles in an effort to inform and inspire others who might be going through the same illnesses. Selena Gomez’s health issues have been well-documented over the years. The “Look at Her Now” singer has openly talked about her mental health struggles, which even led to her entering rehab in 2018. However, in September 2017, she underwent a secret life-changing kidney surgery following complications from her long battle with lupus. Gomez’s pal, Grownish star Francia Raisa, donated one of her…