Leons Headlines Nov 6: Donald Trump becomes US president again after winning Wisconsin, putting him over the 270 electoral college votes needed to win. (291 Trump 223 Harris) Popular vote: 71M Trump, 66M Harris.
-Canada’s ambassador to the US says the country is prepared. Weeks of groundwork done to prepare Canada & Canadians for a Trump administration.
-Probe Research finds 71% of Manitobans would have voted Harris, 24% would have voted Trump, 4% would choose a third-party candidate.
-Dow soars 1,300 points to a record after Trump defeats Harris in US Election. The TSE is flat as trade opened Wednesday morning.
-Flurries today followed by 3 days of sunshine, temps 10 degrees above normal. Look for sunshine and +14 Saturday.
-Brandon Cheer Board is relying on the adopt-a-family program to fill 400 hampers, as they anticipate 1500 requests but only have space for 1100. Cheer Boards see a significant increase in hamper requests across the province.
-City of Brandon starts the Patricia Ave phase of the Southwest Wastewater Project, installing new sewer pipes along Patricia Avenue from 34th to 1st Street, with traffic detours in effect.
-Jets shutout win over Utah improves club record to 12-1.
WestJet Runs Ads on Election Day Urging Americans to ‘Flee North’: WestJet’s humorous ads targeting Americans post-election day have sparked calls for a raise for their marketing team.
What is “Doom Spending”? World politics, inflation and the Presidential Election Prompts Some to ‘Doom Spend’: As election anxiety rises, some Americans are spending impulsively to cope with stress.
Your Air Fryer May Be Spying on You: The UK Consumers’ Association found that smart air fryers may share user data with third parties and request audio recording access during setup.
https://boingboing.net/2024/11/06/your-air-fryer-may-be-spying-on-you.html
KFC & Pizza Hut: Yum Brands Misses Earnings Estimates Amid KFC, Pizza Hut Sales Decline: Yum Brands reported disappointing sales as KFC and Pizza Hut saw unexpected drops in same-store sales.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/05/yum-brands-yum-q3-2024-earnings.html
People Who Decorate for Christmas Early Are Happier, Study Finds: Early holiday decorators reportedly feel happier and more sociable, according to a study in Environmental Psychology.
