Early Voting Surge Ahead of U.S. Presidential Election
November 3, 2024, 12:05 pm

Early Voting Surge Ahead of U.S. Presidential Election

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Despite the official date for the U.S. presidential election being next Tuesday, millions of Americans have already cast their votes. According to the latest figures released on Friday, 70 million Americans have voted so far.

The BBC noted that American voting habits have changed due to the pandemic. The total number of early votes this year is significantly lower than the 101.5 million early votes cast in 2020, when the COVID-19 virus kept many voters away from crowded polling places. However, it exceeds the total early votes cast in 2016 (47.2 million) and 2012 (46.2 million).

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have attracted a range of celebrities during their race for the White House.

Which celebrities are supporting Kamala Harris?

- Singer and actress Beyoncé
- Singer Taylor Swift
- Rapper Eminem
- Actress Julia Roberts
- Actress Jennifer Lopez
- Singer Jason Aldean
- Model and rapper Amber Rose
- Actor Zachary Levi
- Musician Kid Rock
- Basketball player Chris Johnson

Undoubtedly, celebrities and stars significantly influence the opinions of their audiences just days before November 5.

The inauguration of the winner of the U.S. presidential election is scheduled for January 20, 2025.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”