The Daily Populous

Thursday February 1st, 2024 morning edition

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Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by six points among registered voters – 50 to 44 per cent – up from a one-point lead in December, according to a new poll.

The president is getting stronger among women voters in the Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, leading his predecessor by 58 to 36 per cent.

The same hypothetical 2024 general election poll released on 20 December was considered too close to call as Mr Biden led by only 47 to 46 per cent.

Among men, 53 per cent back Mr Trump while 42 per cent support Mr Biden.

Meanwhile, the poll has Mr Trump’s last remaining challenger for the Republican nomination Nikki Haley beating Mr Biden by five points in a possible matchup – 47 to 42 per cent.

Looking at the Republican primary, the poll has Mr Trump at 77 per cent and Ms Haley at 21 per cent.

On foreign policy in general, 37 per cent approve of Mr Biden and 57 per cent disapprove. »

Germany tests 4-day workweek amid labor shortage – DW – 01/31/2024

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In February, 45 companies and organizations in Europe's largest economy will introduce a 4-day workweek for half a year.

Advocates argue that a 4-day workweek would increase worker productivity and, by consequence, help alleviate the country's skilled labor shortage.

Participants in similar experiments in other countries reported lower stress levels with a 4-day workweek Image: Khakimullin Aleksandr D9/Zoonar/picture alliance. »

Man murders his father while demanding rebellion against 'Biden regime'

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An eastern Pennsylvania man has been charged with brutally murdering his father and posting a grisly video of himself online.

He identified as a militia leader and called his father a traitor for having worked for the federal government, and he urged others to kill their relatives who were government workers.

"Violence is the only solution to the federal government's treason," he said, holding up a plastic bag containing the severed head. »