The Daily Populous

Sunday August 18th, 2024 evening edition

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The November presidential election could see the biggest gender divide in history, according to polling and experts.

Among women, Harris had a 21-point lead, with 56 percent support to Trump's 35 percent.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a moderated conversation with former Trump administration national security official Olivia Troye and former Republican voter Amanda Stratton on July 17 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The 2024 U.S. election could... Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a moderated conversation with former Trump administration national security official Olivia Troye and former Republican voter Amanda Stratton on July 17 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The 2024 U.S. election could see the biggest gender divide in history.

However, Deckman doubts that young men really support Trump out of an urge to make a stand against "feminist wokeness."

"I think Dems are finally thinking about gender in terms of how to reach men, which is a critical and long-overdue approach.". »

Drone hits oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast

Authored by kyivindependent.com

A fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Proletarsk in Russia's Rostov Oblast following a drone strike overnight on Aug. 18, Governor Vasily Golubev and Russian Telegram news channels reported.

Rostov Oblast borders Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, and is a frequent target drone attacks, according to the local authorities.

Ukrainian forces regularly conduct drone strikes and sabotage acts on Russian territory, targeting military assets, oil refineries, and industrial facilities. »

FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October

Authored by cnbc.com

All five FTC commissioners voted to adopt the final rule, which will go into effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register, the government's official catalog of rules and notices.

Typically, rules are published within days of their adoption, meaning that consumers can expect to see the FTC's fake-review ban go into effect starting in mid-October.

Violations of the rule could result in fines being issued for each violation, according to the rule. »

Statue of late civil rights leader John Lewis replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument

Authored by cbsnews.com

Work crews gently rested the 12-foot-tall (3.7-meter-tall) statue into place as the internationally acclaimed sculptor, Basil Watson, looked on carefully.

A large bronze statue of the late civil rights leader and politician Congressman John Lewis is installed where a monument to the Confederacy was brought down in 2020, in the wake of the death of George Floyd, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Decatur, Ga. Ron Harris / AP. »

Another key bridge destroyed in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine claims

Authored by kyivindependent.com
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Ukrainian forces operating in Russia's Kursk Oblast have destroyed a second key bridge, Commander of Ukrainian Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk said on Aug. 18.

Commander of Ukrainian Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk shared footage of the destruction of another bridge over river Seim in the Kursk region.

If confirmed, it would be the second key bridge destroyed by Ukrainian forces in recent days and will further hinder Russia's ability to resupply troops hoping to fend off Ukraine's incursion. »