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As of November 5, 2024, national polls show Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a deadlock, with key battleground states also neck-and-neck. Harris holds slight leads in Michigan and Wisconsin, while Pennsylvania remains tied. Nearly 75 million votes have already been cast, indicating a highly competitive election.
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Historian Allan Lichtman, known for his accurate election forecasts, has faced backlash after incorrectly predicting Kamala Harris would win the 2024 presidential election. Following Donald Trump's victory, Lichtman reported receiving threats and expressed concerns for his family's safety, attributing his miscalculation to unprecedented disinformation in the election cycle.
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As of November 6, 2024, Donald Trump has secured the necessary 270 Electoral College votes to become the next president of the United States. However, the official confirmation of the election results will take weeks, with the final tally expected by December 11, 2024, and the inauguration set for January 20, 2025.
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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, surpassing the necessary Electoral College votes. Kamala Harris conceded the election, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transfer of power while vowing to continue fighting for her campaign's ideals. Trump is now forming his second administration.
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The recent U.S. election of Donald Trump, who plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, raises concerns about global climate negotiations. Argentina's President Javier Milei is also contemplating leaving the accord, further complicating international climate efforts at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan, prominent climate figures criticize the summit's effectiveness, calling for urgent reforms. Concerns center on the lack of financial commitments for developing nations and the influence of fossil fuel interests, with calls for a shift towards implementation-focused negotiations. The summit's host, Azerbaijan, faces scrutiny for its fossil fuel reliance and human rights issues.