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Women across the United States are engaging in a grassroots campaign to support Kamala Harris for president by writing pro-Harris messages on sticky notes and placing them in public spaces, primarily women's restrooms and gyms. This movement, which is largely organized online, has gained popularity on Facebook, where women share their experiences and ideas for spreading the message. The initiative has been particularly successful in Republican-dominated areas, where women say it allows them to express their political views without fear of backlash. While the campaign is not officially affiliated with the Harris campaign, women involved in the effort say they are motivated by a desire to give voice to women who may feel pressured to vote against their own beliefs.

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Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor, is facing a growing scandal after allegations emerged that he made offensive comments on a pornographic website. The Republican Governors Association has withdrawn their financial support for Robinson's campaign, citing the damaging publicity. Trump, who once compared Robinson to Martin Luther King, has also distanced himself, along with other high-profile Republicans. Robinson has denied the allegations, attacking the media for focusing on "tabloid trash," but the scandal is causing significant damage to his campaign.

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This podcast reports that Sean Combs, a prominent music executive, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, sharing a dormitory-style room with Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. While Combs is awaiting trial on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, Bankman-Fried is serving his 25-year prison sentence. Despite the jail's history of overcrowding and poor conditions, Combs' lawyer has praised the detention center's staff for their professionalism and support, while requesting a speedy trial for his client.

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Donald Trump is planning to incentivize foreign companies to relocate to the United States by offering them access to federal land, in addition to a lower corporate tax rate. His plan, which aims to address job offshoring and bolster American manufacturing, will be discussed at a campaign event in Savannah, Georgia. This strategy comes amid increased focus on the economy, with Trump criticizing his opponent Kamala Harris's economic policies and expressing concerns about Chinese competition. However, questions remain about the practicality and effectiveness of Trump's proposal, including whether it would be feasible to offer such incentives to foreign companies and whether foreign firms would be attracted by these offers.

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Former President Donald Trump is campaigning on a message of protecting women voters and making their communities safer, claiming they will "no longer be thinking about abortion" if he is elected. Trump highlights his role in overturning Roe v. Wade and returning abortion authority to the states, while dismissing concerns about his history of making demeaning remarks about women. The article notes that abortion rights remain a top issue for women voters and that Trump's stance on the issue may not be winning him their support.

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Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President in 2024, has threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves production to Mexico. Trump made this threat at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, where he also threatened automakers that manufacture cars in Mexico. Trump believes that moving manufacturing jobs to Mexico hurts American farmers and manufacturing workers. John Deere has announced that it plans to shift production of some of its models to Mexico, a move that has resulted in layoffs at facilities in Iowa. John Deere, however, maintains that it remains committed to US manufacturing and that it is only moving less complex operations to other locations.

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The podcast focuses on the 2024 US presidential election and the political landscape surrounding it. The podcasters analyzes polls and discusses the potential outcomes of the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The podcast also delves into the scandals surrounding Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson, examining allegations of racism and sexual misconduct. Additionally, the podcast criticizes the decision of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to cancel the ShotSpotter program, which uses technology to detect gunshots and assist police and emergency services.

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The US is sending more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate US citizens amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The deployment comes after Israel intensified airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, leading to significant casualties in Lebanon. Experts believe Hezbollah's retaliation is likely, raising concerns about a potential full-scale war in the region. Meanwhile, the US has been working to de-escalate the conflict and broker a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

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A new scientific concept for using the sun as a giant telescope, known as gravitational lensing, is discussed. This concept could be used to observe distant objects in space with an unprecedented level of detail. The sun's massive gravity bends light, creating a focal point millions of miles away. By sending a spacecraft to this focal point, astronomers could use this natural phenomenon to capture images of exoplanets and other objects in the universe with incredible clarity. While this concept is ambitious and requires advanced technology, the potential benefits of this approach are immense, as it would allow us to explore the cosmos in ways never before imagined.

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Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new system for artificial photosynthesis that uses gallium nitride nanowires and copper clusters to efficiently convert carbon dioxide and water into ethylene, a key component of many plastics. The system outperforms other artificial photosynthesis systems in terms of efficiency, yield, and longevity, demonstrating its potential for creating sustainable fuels. The team's long-term goal is to extend this technology to produce longer chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms, ultimately leading to the production of liquid fuels.

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