Thursday, November 7, 2024

Putin congratulates Trump, says he has 'no idea' what to expect from Republican's Oval Office return

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at an event in Sochi, Russia.

In Vladimir Putin's first public comment on the U.S. vote, the Russian president on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/putin-congratulates-trump-election-victory-1.7377210?cmp=rss

Trans rep Zooey Zephyr was re-elected in Montana — and she's no longer under a gag order

Two women smile as one leans into the other

More than a year after Montana Republicans barred Rep. Zooey Zephyr from speaking in the legislature, the transgender lawmaker has been re-elected and is ready to make herself heard again.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/zooey-zephyr-reelected-1.7376838?cmp=rss

From Beyoncé to brat summer, celeb endorsements and viral moments didn't matter much in this U.S. election

Kamala Harris and singer Beyonce greet each other.

While buzzy social media moments, massive celebrity endorsements and viral memes were everywhere during the U.S. election campaign, those who study social media and pop culture say it's likely that smaller social media interactions had a larger impact on the outcome.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/social-media-us-election-1.7375853?cmp=rss