In late July, when Vice President Kamala Harris took over the Democratic nomination, North Carolina saw a surge in volunteer participation, with over 23,500 new volunteers, 94% of which were first-time volunteers. Following President Joe Biden’s departure, voter registration among women, especially women of color, experienced a significant increase, according to a tracking firm. This spike in engagement and registration was attributed to the influence of Harris and Biden in the political landscape.
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Mexico sues Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change
Mexico is suing Google for calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps for US users, following repeated requests to revert the name. President Claudia Sheinbaum contends that an executive order by Donald Trump, which renamed the gulf for federal agencies, only applies to the US continental shelf and lacks authority over the entire body of water. Google maintains that the name change reflects official updates, but Sheinbaum's government insists on...
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