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Cable News Gears up for Election Day & America's Homebuyers are Older Than Ever
Nov 5, 2024
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Get ready for election night as major cable networks prepare their coverage and New York Times tech workers strike for better conditions. Discover Florida's fight against cannabis legalization while learning that today's homebuyers are older than ever. Explore the latest in TV trends with bigger screens at lower prices, alongside updates on the Boeing strike and Elon Musk's generous donation. Plus, find out how bees are complicating Meta's AI plans in an engaging mix of headlines!
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- The evolution of cable news coverage during elections increasingly emphasizes transparency and technology to restore public trust in the electoral process.
- The debate over Florida's Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana highlights significant national implications and the influence of political figures on public opinion.
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Historical Context of Election Day
The scheduling of Election Day in the United States on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November dates back to 1845. This timing was chosen to accommodate the needs of 19th-century farmers, as November was a less busy month for agricultural work. The Tuesday was preferred because weekends were reserved for churchgoers while Wednesdays were market days, preventing competition for voters' attention. Although the agricultural workforce has drastically decreased, there are increasing calls to reconsider this tradition in order to enhance voter turnout, potentially moving Election Day to a weekend or establishing it as a federal holiday.
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