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Maryland voters are projected to approve a constitutional amendment enshrining the right to abortion, with 74% voting in favor and 26% against, based on 75.6% of votes counted. This measure would solidify abortion rights in the state constitution, where currently there are no restrictions on abortion.
The US presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is underway, with Trump currently leading Harris with 54.3% of the votes to her 44.8%, based on 0.9% of precincts reporting. The election is determined by the electoral college, where most states award all their electors to the candidate with the majority vote. The live results map provides updates on the election status across various states and counties.
In the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump is reportedly just 40 electoral college votes away from securing victory. The Financial Times offers comprehensive coverage, including live results, expert analysis, and insights into the election's impact on business and politics. Readers are encouraged to register for the US Election Countdown newsletter for ongoing updates and analysis.
After a tightly controlled and coerced three-day voting process, Vladimir Putin secured another six-year term as Russia’s president with a record-breaking 87 percent of the vote and a turnout exceeding 77 percent. Kremlin insiders reveal that the administration aimed for 80 percent support, with some regions targeting 85 percent, and the Far East set the bar high, influencing other regions. Despite concerns of overkill or falsification, Kremlin officials view the results as real support for Putin and are pleased with the outcome. The runner-up, Communist Party candidate Nikolai Kharitonov, received 4.31 percent of the vote, while the other challengers surpassed the threshold for federal funding.
The Detroit Lions did not secure any wins at the 2023 NFL Honors, but several members came close, with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta finishing in the top five of their respective categories. Dan Campbell also placed third in the Coach of the Year voting. The full list of award winners and the specifics of voting for each Lions player are available, with a total of 50 voters each selecting first, second, and third place winners on their ballots.
Chase Utley had a promising first showing in the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame voting, receiving 28.8% of votes, while Billy Wagner fell just short at 73.8% in his ninth year of eligibility. Utley and Wagner have potential for future induction, with Utley likely to gain momentum and Wagner possibly being elected in his final year in 2025. The Class of 2024 includes Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and manager Jim Leyland, with Utley's former teammate Jimmy Rollins receiving 14.8% of votes and Gary Sheffield finishing at 63.9% in his 10th and final year on the ballot.
The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame vote results are in, with Jim Leyland elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee and Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer selected by the BBWAA. Billy Wagner is likely to make it next year, while Manny Ramírez and Alex Rodriguez's chances seem slim. Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán saw gains, while Chase Utley had a decent first showing. David Wright survives, Torii Hunter and Jimmy Rollins had modest gains, and five players saw a decrease in votes. Gary Sheffield, in his 10th year on the ballot, couldn't overcome his PED ties and shoddy defense to make it to the Hall of Fame.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has been crowned as the Reader's Choice for the best phone of 2023. After Google's Pixel 7 Pro won the award in 2022, Samsung fans rallied behind the Galaxy S23 Ultra to reclaim the title. The phone impressed voters with its 200MP main camera, beautiful display, and S Pen functionality. In the elimination round, underdogs like the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S23 and the OnePlus Open garnered significant support. However, the final four phones consisted of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Pixel 8 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and Pixel 8, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra emerging as the clear winner in the final round of voting across multiple platforms.
Thirteen out of the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution were approved by voters, with a turnout of around 14.41%. Propositions 4 and 9 received over 80% of the vote and will provide property tax relief and add funds to the retired teachers pension fund, respectively. Proposition 13, which aimed to raise the retirement age for judges, was the only one that failed. Travis County voted against three propositions, while three propositions passed in all 254 counties.