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Republicans have a 50-50 chance of taking back control

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With the midterm elections fast approaching, Mitch McConnell believes Republicans have a 50-50 chance of taking back control of the Senate

U.S. Republican leader Mitch McConnell says his party has a 50-50 chance of taking control of the Senate as midterm elections fast approach.

Speaking at an event in Georgetown, Kentucky, McConnell conceded that the battle is going to come down to the wire.”Flipping the Senate, what are the chances? It’s a 50-50 proposition. We’ve got a 50-50 Senate right now. We’ve got a 50-50 nation,” McConnell said.

Whatever the outcome, McConnell believes the chamber will remain closely divided, making the prospect of passing legislation difficult for either side.

Meanwhile, if the conservative party is successful in winning both the Senate and the House, McConnell has vowed to find ways to work alongside Democratic President, Joe Biden.

If this happens and both the House and the Senate fall in favour of the Republicans, McConnell believes Biden won’t have any choice other than being “a moderate” leader.

“If both the House and the Senate flip, I think the President will be a moderate. He won’t have any choice. And so, we’ll try to find ways to make some progress for the country during the last two years of his term… but not big dramatic change.”

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, stands for a photo at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 9, 2020 via REUTERS

This all follows some off the cuff comments McConnell made just last week, suggesting flipping the Senate requires significant candidate quality.

As election day approaches, McConnell also urged his audience not to be concerned about election fraud.

“Election fraud, there is some. It happens occasionally. But our democracy is solid. And of the things we need to worry about, I wouldn’t be worried about that one,” McConnell said.

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Bitcoin rally raises sustainability fears

Bitcoin surges past $124K, gaining $1,300 in 24 hours, but analysts warn of fading momentum amid weakening network activity.

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Bitcoin surges past $124K, gaining $1,300 in 24 hours, but analysts warn of fading momentum amid weakening network activity.


Bitcoin has surged past $124,000, adding more than $1,300 in just 24 hours, one of its strongest rallies this quarter.

But analysts warn the momentum could be fading, as on-chain data shows network activity weakening despite rising prices.

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New Ticker TV show The Connector launches to bridge Australia-UK

Ticker Studios launches The Connector, hosted by Belinda Coates, enhancing Australia-UK ties through insightful conversations

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Ticker Studios launches The Connector, hosted by Belinda Coates, enhancing Australia-UK ties through insightful conversations

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– Ticker Studios launches The Connector, hosted by Belinda Coates, enhancing Australia-UK opportunities through dialogue.
– It comes as Prime Minister Albanese promotes strong ties with London, emphasising cultural and economic connections between the nations.
Ticker Studios launches The Connector, hosted by Belinda Coates, facilitating Australia-UK opportunities through dialogue.
The new show highlights leaders and ideas enhancing connections between the two nations during a pivotal period.It comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s efforts to strengthen ties with London underline the partnership’s commercial and cultural importance. With 1.1 million UK-born residents in Australia and A$4.2 trillion in superannuation funds invested in UK infrastructure, these connections grow increasingly vital.

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Belinda Coates brings extensive experience in executive and advisory roles across various sectors. She is driven to reshape industries and create opportunities on both sides of the world.

Ahron Young, CEO of Ticker Studios, stated that now is the ideal time to highlight the talent and capital flowing between Australia and the UK. The Connector aims to spotlight innovators and changemakers bridging industries and borders.

“With so much talent and capital flowing between Australia and the UK, this is exactly the right time to tell these stories. The Connector will spotlight the innovators, leaders, and change-makers building bridges across industries and borders.”

Focus on people

Coates explained the programme’s focus on people, showcasing visionaries shaping the future and exploring collaboration’s role in generating opportunities. The show aims to inspire with stories highlighting resilience, growth, and ambition.

“This show isn’t about dry trade figures or policy—it’s about people. We’ll showcase the visionaries shaping the future in both countries, explore how collaboration sparks opportunity, and inspire audiences with stories of resilience, growth, and shared ambition.”

The Connector will debut on Ticker’s global streaming network this month, with new episodes released weekly. It will feature guest experts from various sectors, addressing relevant topics like housing affordability and building stock revitalisation.


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Big tech’s influence on copyright threatens Australian creators

Michael Miller warns AI’s data exploitation may harm journalists’ rights, reminiscent of past tech threats to Australian media. #bigtech #ai

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Michael Miller warns AI’s data exploitation may harm journalists’ rights, reminiscent of past tech threats to Australian media. #bigtech #ai


News Corp Australasia’s executive chairman, Michael Miller warns that the ambition of AI companies to exploit data without fair compensation may undermine the rights of journalists and artists.

The approach of major tech companies during the digital revolution could resurface, threatening Australian media and content creators if copyright laws are eased.

 


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