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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered repeated blows in court in its effort to get potentially favorable ballots counted. Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law. Republicans had been claiming that Democrats were trying to steal McCormick’s seat by counting “illegal votes.” Casey’s campaign had accused of Republicans of trying to block enough votes to prevent him from pulling ahead and winning. In a statement, Casey said he had just called McCormick to congratulate him. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said. The Associated Press the race on Nov. 7, concluding that not enough ballots remained to be counted in areas Casey was winning for him to take the lead. As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law. But no election official expected a recount to change more than a couple hundred votes or so, and Pennsylvania’s highest court dealt him a blow when it refused entreaties to allow counties to count mail-in ballots that lacked a correct handwritten date on the return envelope. Republicans will have a 53-47 majority next year in the U.S. Senate.
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic will face conservative rival Dragan Primorac in an election run-off in two weeks' time after the incumbent narrowly missed out an outright victory on Sunday, official results showed. The results came after an exit poll, released immediately after the polling stations closed, showed that Milanovic, backed by the opposition left-wing Social Democrats, had scooped more than 50 percent of the first round vote and would thus avoid the January 12 run-off. Milanovic won 49.11 percent of the first round vote and Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party, took 19.37 percent, according to results released by the state electoral commission from nearly all of the polling stations. Such a strong lead for Milanovic, whom surveys labelled a favourite ahead of the vote, raises serious concerns for Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's HDZ. The election comes as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage. Among the eight contenders, centre-right MP Marija Selak Raspudic and green-left MP Ivana Kekin followed the two main rivals, the exit poll showed. They each won around nine percent of the vote. Croatia's president commands the country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy. But despite limited powers, many believe the office is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the HDZ since independence in 1991. "All the eggs should not be in one basket," Nenad Horvat, a salesman in his 40s, told AFP. He sees Milanovic, a former leftist prime minister, as the "last barrier to all levers of power falling into the hands of HDZ", echoing the view of many that was reflected in Sunday's vote results. The 58-year-old Milanovic has been one of Croatia's leading and most colourful political figures for nearly two decades. Sharp and eloquent, he won the presidency for the Social Democrats (SDP) in 2020 with pledges to advocate tolerance and liberalism. But he used the office to attack political opponents and EU officials, often with offensive and populist rhetoric. Milanovic, who condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has nonetheless criticised the West's military aid to Kyiv. That prompted the prime minister to label him a pro-Russian who is "destroying Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU". Milanovic countered that he wanted to protect Croatia from being "dragged into war". "As long as I'm president no Croatian soldier will wage somebody else's wars," he said this month. Milanovic regularly pans Plenkovic and his HDZ party over systemic corruption, calling the premier a "serious threat to Croatia's democracy". "I'm a guarantee of the control of the octopus of corruption... headed by Andrej Plenkovic," he said during the campaign. For many, the election is a continuation of the longstanding feud between two powerful politicians. "This is still about the conflict between the prime minister and president," political analyst Zarko Puhovski told AFP. "All the rest are just incidental topics." Primorac, a 59-year-old physician and scientist returning to politics after 15 years, campaigned as a "unifier" promoting family values and patriotism. "Croatia needs unity, global positioning and a peaceful life," he told reporters after casting his ballot in Zagreb, adding that he would later attend a mass. Primorac repeatedly accused Milanovic of "disgracing Croatia", a claim that resonated with his supporters. ljv/bcKylian Mbappe’s spot-kick woe goes on as Real Madrid lose at Athletic Bilbao
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Cover Five: After bowl game breakthrough, is Nebraska’s next step 9 wins in 2025?North Carolina State recruit Will Denny is no longer the underdog for Marist. And that’s OK. ‘He’s still hungry.’ONE of the UK's oldest comic book shops has announced its huge closure sale as an "epic" 43 years of business comes to an end. Mega City Comics was set up by university student Martin Kravetz in 1981. 2 Martin Kravetz has run Mega City Comic for all his adult life 2 The shop is based in Camden, London Martin is retiring after 43 years in business, 37 of which were in the same Camden-based shop. The final clearance sale will drop in early January but customers will need to be quick to bag the best bargains, an online statement revealed. Dealers, bulk buyers and re-sellers have also been advised to email in advance if they are interested in bulk orders of 1,000 to 10,000 items. The store hoped to pass on the mantle to a new owner but unfortunately couldn't find one. read more in store closings SHUTTERS DOWN Cinema chain with more than 100 UK branches suddenly closes town centre site LAST ORDERS Heartbroken MasterChef star tells of 'lost dream' after shutting top restaurant Despite this, the team at Magic City Comic say they are "happy to discuss" funding with potential last-minute buyers. In fact, at least one other comic book retailer in London has shown interest in the store, Bleeding Cool reports. Authors, editors and artists such as Alan Moore, Jamie Hewlett, Pat Mills, Simon Bisley, Brain Bolland, Gilbert Shelton, Craig Thompson and Matt Wagner have all made guest appearances. And Martin even taught The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln some lessons about the character he would end up playing - Rick Grimes. Most read in Money CAMERA, ACTION Much-loved Glasgow cinema to reopen as music venue & community hub next year ISLE SAY Stunning home with panoramic views for sale for just £135k - but there's a catch FRESH FACE First look inside MAC store opening this week - plus all the freebies on offer HO HO NO! ‘Rip off’ ride at popular Scots Christmas market slammed by furious parents With a new owner, the store could even hope to regain its King Of Camden honour of excellence in local retailing title, which it first earned in 2010. 8 major London parks and Winter Wonderland closed in ’emergency’ as Storm Bert safety fears mount Posting to social media the store said: "The end of an era! "Mega City Comics was established in 1981, and has been operating from our shop in Camden Town since 1987. "After 43 years (and 37 years in the same shop), Martin, the owner, is taking retirement, and the shop will be closing at the end of Jan 2025. "We had originally hoped to pass on the mantle to a new owner, but a suitable candidate has unfortunately, not been forthcoming (although do read to the end!). "It has been a joyous ride (for Martin, all of his adult life), and we have had some great staff and some great customers (a crazy number who have been here pretty much from the start, and stuck with us throughout). "So it is a bitter sweet event to be closing the doors. "The mail-order/standing order service will be winding up at the end of the year, and final parcels will be going out no later than early Jan 25. "We are not quite finished yet, and we will be going out with an upbeat bang! So if you can make it into the shop over the next two months, there will be some once-in-a-lifetime deals to be had. "The back room back issue stores are being opened up, and the shop is bursting to the seams with comic goodness, ranging all the way back to 1940's Golden Age, through classic Silver and Bronze, and right up to modern day books. "We have always offered up a huge range, but for the final run, there is more on show and available than ever before! "Fine tune those wants lists, raid the piggy bank, and head on in and fill your boots . "The final clearance sale will be launched in early Jan, but we recommend you get in earlier than that, and get your choice pick of everything we have, as there are deals to be had NOW and negotiations to be made! Read more on the Scottish Sun 'DISAPPOINTED' Harry Potter steam train blasted by passengers who 'dreaded' return journey COLD BEERS SPFL side spotted going for a PINT after their bus got stuck in the snow "Dealers, bulk buyers and re-sellers – we will have some clearance offers on excess stock available soon – drop us an email if interested in taking 1,000 plus to 10,000 items. "Wholesale inquiries are by invitation only – you can't just drop in unannounced – but we welcome you registering any interest now."
Georgia inaugurated a ruling party loyalist as president in the midst of a political showdown on Sunday, moments after Tbilisi's outgoing pro-EU leader declared herself the "only legitimate president". The inauguration of former footballer Mikhail Kavelashvili is set to further escalate a months-long political crisis that has seen huge pro-European Union demonstrations. Outgoing head of state Salome Zurabishvili and protesters have declared Kavelashvili "illegitimate", demanding a re-run of the October general elections that they say the ruling Georgian Dream party rigged. Kavelashvili was sworn in at a closed-doors ceremony in parliament. "Our history clearly shows that, after countless struggles to defend our homeland and traditions, peace has always been one of the main goals and values for the Georgian people," Kavelashvili said during his address after taking the oath. Georgian Dream has presented itself as the sole guarantor of peace in the country, accusing the West of trying to drag Tbilisi into the Ukraine conflict. Kavelashvili, known for his far-right views and derogatory comments on LGBTQ people, went on to praise "our traditions, values, national identity, the sanctity of the family, and faith". Moments earlier and a few minutes' walk away at the presidential palace, Zurabishvili said that while she will vacate the premises, she will fight on against Georgian Dream. "I remain the only legitimate president," she told a crowd. "I will leave the presidential palace and stand with you, carrying with me the legitimacy, the flag and your trust." Zurabishvili has become a last hope for pro-EU protesters, who accuse Georgian Dream of steering Tbilisi away from the West and towards Moscow. Her mandate was due to end with Kavelashvili's inauguration. Thousands turned up at the presidential palace on Sunday morning to support her. Georgia has been in political turmoil since October's disputed parliamentary elections and the government's decision to shelve EU membership talks. Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets daily for a month, accusing the increasingly repressive government of derailing Tbilisi's EU bid. For the first time in Georgia's history, the presidential swearing-in ceremony was held behind closed doors in the parliament's plenary chamber. In a break from established protocol, foreign ambassadors were not invited, amid reports they were expected to boycott the ceremony. On December 14, an electoral college controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party installed Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City striker, as the country's next figurehead. Opposition parties have refused to enter the post-election parliament, while Zurabishvili has declared the newly elected legislature, the government and president-elect "illegitimate". On Sunday, she repeated that a re-run of the "illegitimate" election would be the "formula to resolve such a crisis". Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's announcement on November 28 that Tbilisi would not seek the opening of EU accession talks until 2028 triggered daily mass protests which are still ongoing. Mirroring language reminiscent of that used by the Kremlin about its political opponents, Kobakhidze has described protesters as "violent groups" controlled by a "liberal fascist" opposition and ruled out calling fresh elections. In the first 10 days of protests, riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators -- some of whom threw fireworks and stones. More than 400 people have been arrested during the protests, with many saying they have been beaten. The reported police brutality has drawn growing international condemnation, with Washington and several European countries imposing visa bans on Georgian Dream officials. On Friday, the United States imposed sanctions on Georgian Dream's founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, saying he undermined the country's democratic future for Russia's benefit. Oligarch Ivanishvili, Georgia's richest man, is widely regarded as the de facto leader of Georgia, despite holding no official position.NoneIs AMD Stock a Buy Now?
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