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Here’s what we know about California 2022 election results

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Here’s what we know about California 2022 election results

Updated Dec. 6, 4 p.m. From the race for governor to who will represent the Sacramento region in the state Legislature, California voters were asked to make the call on a number of key offices in the 2022 midterm elections. Here’s a look at what we know about results in some of the major races in the state as of Tuesday afternoon. Results for most races may not be finalized for several days as mail-in ballots continue to arrive in county elections offices for processing. Here is information about how…

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Colorado Springs shooting: Everything we know about rampage that killed five and injured 18 at LGBTQ club

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Colorado Springs shooting: Everything we know about rampage that killed five and injured 18 at LGBTQ club

A gunman killed five people and injured 18 others during a mass shooting inside a LGBT+ nightclub in Colorado Springs on Saturday. The attack has devastated Club Q, which has operated as safe haven for the city’s LGBT+ community since it opened 21 years ago. “Our [prayers] and thoughts are with all the victims and their families and friends,” according to a post on the club’s Facebook page. “We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.” Suspect Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22,…

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India takes over G20 Presidency from Indonesia

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India takes over G20 Presidency from Indonesia

NEW DELHI: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday officially handed over the G20 presidency to India at the end of a summit of the bloc’s leaders in Bali. India will officially assume the G20 presidency from 1 December 2022. Taking over the presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime said it was a matter of pride for every Indian citizen. “We will organize G20 meetings in different cities and states of our country. Our guests will get full experience of India’s amazing diversity, inclusive traditions, and cultural richness. We wish that…

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White house releases G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration

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White house releases G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration

Bali, Indonesia, 15-16 November 2022 1. Fourteen years ago, the Leaders of the G20 met for the first time, facing the most severe financial crisis in our generation. We recognized, as large global economies, that collectively we carry responsibilities and that our cooperation was necessary to global economic recovery, to tackle global challenges, and lay a foundation for strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth. We designated the G20 the premier forum for global economic cooperation, and today we reaffirm our commitment to cooperate as we, once again, address serious global…

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

London — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and one of the most enduring royal personalities the world has known, has died at the age of 96. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the queen died Thursday at Balmoral Castle, her official residence in Scotland. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” the palace said in a statement, referring to the new monarch, Elizabeth’s eldest son, now known as King Charles III, and…

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Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, defies China

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Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, defies China

Taipei, August 2 US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night despite threats from Beijing of serious consequences, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years. Voices support The visit honours America’s commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy. Nancy Pelosi, US House Speaker Pelosi’s visit has triggered increased tension between China and the US. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, to be annexed by force, if necessary, and views visits by foreign government officials as…

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WOMEN’S EURO FINAL ENG VS GER HIGHLIGHTS: ENGLAND BEATS GERMANY TO WIN EURO AFTER CHLOE KELLY WINNER

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WOMEN’S EURO FINAL ENG VS GER HIGHLIGHTS: ENGLAND BEATS GERMANY TO WIN EURO AFTER CHLOE KELLY WINNER

Welcome to USAMERICANEWS.COM’s live blog of the Women’s Euros 2022 final between England and Germany at the Wembley Stadium, London. Sarina Wiegman has another Euro winner’s medal to take home. After leading her home side, the Netherlands, to the title in 2017, she has completed the unprecedented task of taking England to the Continental title. There are tears of joy and dances of ecstasy from the English players. It is a peak that they have never climbed, a moment they have never cherished. England is deserving champions after an unbeaten…

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Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

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Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

After enjoying a long reign as the king of streaming, Netflix faces a tough fight to keep its crown. It lost almost 1m subscribers between April and July, as the number of people quitting the service accelerated. But that was not as many as the streaming giant had feared. Asked what may have stopped subscriptions sliding further, the firm’s chief executive, Reed Hastings, said: “If there was a single thing, we might say ‘Stranger Things.’” The new season of the hit drama has been a phenomenal success, and may have…

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Amazon offers to limit use of merchant data in bid to settle EU antitrust probe

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Amazon offers to limit use of merchant data in bid to settle EU antitrust probe

Amazon has offered to limit its use of marketplace seller data and make changes to ‘Buy Box’ rankings in a bid to settle antitrust concerns in the European Union, the Commission confirmed today. It has also offered to revise how sellers can quality for inclusion to Prime; and allow them to choose their own delivery firm and negotiate terms directly with the carrier, as well as committing not to use any data obtained via Prime about the terms and performance of third party carriers for its own competing logistics services….

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Dutch central bank fines Binance 3.3 million euros

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Dutch central bank fines Binance 3.3 million euros

The Dutch central bank (DNB) on Monday said it had fined Binance, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, 3.3 million euros ($3.35 million) for offering services in the Netherlands without being registered in the country. The fine was issued against Binance Holdings Ltd. in April 2022, following a public warning issued against Binance in August 2021, DNB said. The bank said in a statement that Binance in June had indicated it would appeal. The DNB said Binance had been in violation of Dutch money-laundering laws and had enjoyed a competitive…

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