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NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. —  On the eve of the election, amid a bitter chill, Marisela Olvera, a member of the Culinary Workers Union, rapped on doors in North Las Vegas to make her pitch. The 12-year employee of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas was trying to get out the vote — not for her employer, former President Trump, but for his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. “Kamala Harris has risen from the bottom and has achieved everything she has achieved, being a prosecutor, being vice president, and now perhaps the future president,” said Olvera, 52. “I don’t want to miss out on being part of this history. And I want my children to see that it doesn’t matter if you are humble, it doesn’t matter where you come from, the important thing is that you were born in a privileged country, like the United States, where by working and fighting you can achieve whatever you want.” Olvera emigrated from the Mexican state of Guanajuato when she was 14, joining her parents in Salinas, where her father was a bracero. She moved to Las Vegas in

After Justin Jones finished work early Tuesday, the commercial driver voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential contest. But he didn’t feel good about his choice. “Trump is dangerous, he’s unhinged,” Jones, 33, said outside his East Point, Ga., polling station. “Harris needs to establish more dominance, I don’t want to feel like I’m pity voting for her.” Immigration was on his mind: Jones thought the border needs to be secured, an issue he said Harris ought to take more seriously. But he could not bring himself to vote for Trump, despite agreeing with him about the economy and immigration. Jones described the former president as a “weird person” who represents a threat to democracy. But he also worried about Harris’ competence. “It’s kind of like me trying to run the New York Yankees,” Jones said of Harris leading the country. “I mean, I know a lot about baseball and stuff, but it’s a lot going into running a professional baseball team. I’m pretty sure she’s good with policies and she’s tough on crime, but this is the leader of the free world!”

Filming is taking place near the Oceano Dunes. Monday afternoon, production trucks with Warner Bros. and Apple Studios were setting up at the end of Grand Avenue. KSBY was told whatever was taking place would not get underway until Tuesday. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office and State Parks are reportedly patrolling the area. KSBY reached out to multiple agencies for additional information on what is taking place but has yet to hear back.

We’re tracking updates in local and national races throughout election day. Check back here for updates throughout the day.UPDATE (9:02 a.m.) – Haven’t dropped off your ballot yet? The deadline is 8 p.m. tonight. Get your ballots in by 8 p.m. tonight___ (7 a.m.) – Election Day is here! Tuesday, November 5 is the last day to submit your ballot for the 2024 Presidential Election. Local polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. For your vote to count, your ballot must be dropped off at an elections office, polling place or dropbox by 8 p.m. Find your polling place – https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/    You also still have time to mail your ballot, as long as it is postmarked with todays date. Your ballot came with a postage-paid envelope, so you dont even need a stamp! If you are not registered to vote, you can request and vote a provisional ballot in person at a polling place or election office. Track your ballot –  wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov Election results will be available shortly after the polls close. The first set of results to be released

Voting is a challenge for some, especially if you’re in the hospital, but fortunately, one local medical center is making the process easy for its patients.  MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center provided patients who are unable to leave the hospital with ballots so that they can vote on Monday and Tuesday, despite the patients not being physically able to visit the polls or submit their vote by mail.  “Voting is a fundamental right, and we believe that every patient should have the opportunity to participate in our democracy, regardless of their health situation,” said MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Director of Patient Relations Robert Gonzales. “By offering inpatients the opportunity to vote, we help them stay engaged with their community and retain a sense of normalcy during their hospital stay.”  Joan Gustafson holds up her ballot after voting despite being in the hospital. (MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center) One patient, Joan Gustafson, said the opportunity to vote from the hospital was “so wonderful.”  “This is so wonderful the hospital is able to do this for us,” she said. “I’m so happy to be able to

By Patrick Maguire Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 1:07 PM EST / CBS News Trump speaks to reporters after voting Trump speaks to reporters after voting in Florida 16:12 Although former President Donald Trump was convicted earlier this year in a Manhattan court of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, the Republican presidential nominee can still vote in the 2024 presidential election . Trump cast his ballot Tuesday in Palm Beach County, along with his wife, Melania.  Why can Donald Trump vote even though he was convicted of a felony? While the state of Florida generally makes it challenging for people convicted of felonies to vote until they have served out their full sentence, Trump benefits from the fact that he was convicted outside of the state.  Florida law specifies that people convicted outside of the state are subject to the voting laws of whichever state they were convicted in – New York, in this case. Trump can thank a 2021 New York state law for his voting privileges in this election, one that allows felons to vote if they are not currently incarcerated.

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. If you’re behind on your credit card payments, debt collectors can use a few different strategies to try and collect what you owe. Philip S. Cardamone/Getty Images It only takes one serious financial setback — whether it’s a layoff, a medical issue or an unexpected major expense — to suddenly find yourself behind on bills . After all, life can throw curveballs that make it difficult to keep up with your expenses, even if you’ve been responsible with your money. In these situations, many people will prioritize their essential expenses, like mortgage or rent payments, over other financial obligations, such as their credit card bills , for understandable reasons. After all, paying for shelter and basic needs comes before handling high-interest debt. Unfortunately, while this approach might work initially, delinquent credit card debt can become a major financial strain over time. Late fees, penalty APRs and accumulated interest can make the debt snowball, and if you’re unable to catch up on missed credit card payments

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. HELOC interest rates are on the decline now that the Fed has started cutting rates. Getty Images For borrowers looking to access some extra financing, interest rates play a key role in their considerations. Unfortunately, rates on everything from mortgages to personal loans to credit cards have all been high in recent years. Credit card interest rates , for example, just hit an average of 23% last week, the highest they’ve ever been. And while personal loans are better, they’re still hovering around 13% right now, which could easily negate any benefits obtained by choosing this option. Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) for current homeowners, then, become the natural best alternative. With the average homeowner having over $300,000 worth of equity to use and interest rates on this product almost three times lower than credit cards, this could be the smart way to borrow a large amount of money right now. But interest rates do also factor into the decision to use your home

How 2024 election interference is intensifying – CBS News Watch CBS News The misinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 elections are reportedly expected to increase on Election Day and the days to follow. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down the debunked efforts. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Tyka Nelson, the Minneapolis singer and younger sister of music legend Prince, has died. She was 64. Nelson was considered the only full sibling to the “Purple Rain” singer-songwriter. Her son President Nelson told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that his mother died Monday but did not disclose any details. A representative for Prince’s estate did not immediately respond Tuesday to The Times’ request for comment; however, the estate did confirm the death to Variety. A cause was not disclosed. “Tyka Evene Nelson 1960-2024,” read a Monday post on her Facebook page. “It’s time 4 a new direction / It’s time 4 jazz 2 die / 4th day of November / We need a Purple high” Her cousin Charles “Chazz” Smith also confirmed her death, writing on Facebook: “Our family is very saddened to share the news of my cousin Tyka Evene Nelson who passed away this morning.” The music writer and performer released four albums between 1988 and 2011, according to the Star Tribune. She was set to retire after a farewell concert last June but pulled out due to illness, the newspaper said. “I

(NEXSTAR) – Voters are set to head to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2024 presidential election, a contest that will make history in the event of either a Harris or Trump victory. Should Vice President Kamala Harris win, she would become the nation’s first female president, while a Donald Trump victory would make him the first former president since 1892 to lose the White House and take it back in non-consecutive terms. A Trump reelection would also make him the first U.S. president convicted of a crime to win office. Can you vote in person if you were mailed a ballot? Emotions around the contest have been rising over the past four years, which saw (among other critical events): rioters storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6; the dismantling of Roe v. Wade; Trump’s unfounded election denial; simmering anger over the U.S.-Mexico border; war in the Middle East; two assassination attempts against Trump; and Harris’ last-minute entry into the race. Do you have to fill out your entire 2024 election ballot? Here’s what to know Early voters cast their ballots in large

Californians have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the 2024 general election, but it could be hard for some to find time to vote since Election Day is during the workweek. Whether you plan to leave earlier in the morning to accommodate voting or want to take an extended lunch, here’s what you need to know about voting in California. State law requires employers to allow paid time off for employees who need to vote. Americans may not know who wins the presidency on Election Night. Here’s why “Employees are eligible for paid time off for the purpose of voting only if they do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote. The intent of the law is to provide an opportunity to vote to workers who would not be able to do so because of their jobs,” the California Secretary of State website said. Regardless of whether you decided to vote in person or by mail, all registered voters received a vote-by-mail ballot. If you choose to vote by mail, the ballot must be postmarked on or before

Spotting misinformation before Election Day Top tips on spotting misinformation ahead of Election Day 02:15 The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday it was aware of two instances of its name and insignia being used to spread misinformation surrounding the 2024 presidential election .  The videos were among a number of fabricated clips mimicking news organizations and officials circulated online on Monday, spreading false information about security threats and election integrity as tens of millions of Americans head to the polls. The videos were likely created by a Russian disinformation group, researchers say. Two videos, created to look like they were released by the FBI, made false claims about voter fraud, alleging that the management of five prisons in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Arizona, had rigged inmate voting and colluded with a political party. The videos are not authentic, and their contents are false, the FBI said.  Other fabricated videos have been shared in recent days. One fabricated video, created to look like a report from CBS News, falsely said the FBI was advising people to “vote remotely” due to a potential terror attack. No such warning

11/5: CBS Morning News 11/5: CBS Morning News 21:12 U.S. lawmakers have come a long way since making $6 a day in 1789, but their six-figure annual salary has remained frozen in time since 2009.  The current annual salary for a U.S. senator — as well as members of the U.S. House of Representatives — is $174,000. The government-paid salary, set in 2009, reflects a $4,700 pay bump from 2008, but has not been raised since.  Nevertheless, the income is still more than double the median household income which currently stands at $82,207, according to MotioResearch.  By comparison, majority and minority leaders in both chambers receive $193,400. The speaker of the House receives $223,500 annually. Unlike individuals in other professions, Congress essentially has direct control over the salary of its members, in the sense that any raise or decrease in member compensation must be “ascertained by Law” according to Article I, Section 6  of the U.S. Constitution. Checks and balances in the legislative process surrounding compensation, however, keep members from giving themselves million-dollar pay raises each year.  “A change in salary must be done via a bill

Metro free rides and other Election Day deals Metro free rides and other Election Day deals 01:00 Election Day freebies might be the one topic everyone agrees on. If getting a free snack or discounted meal or service helps take the edge off of November 5, U.S. voters are in luck. From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to discounted rides to polling sites, there are savings to be had on Tuesday.  Here’s a partial rundown: Dave & Buster’s  The Dallas-based restaurant and video arcade chain is offering $5 beers on November 5. Fazoli’s  Election Day offers for guests who cast ballots include $2 off in-store purchases of one of three pasta dishes on the menu at the Lexington, Kentucky-based Italian restaurant chain: chicken parmigiano, loaded baked spaghetti and spicy baked ziti with Italian sausage. Flat Top Grill The restaurant chain is offering 20% off the in-store tab (excluding alcohol) for those who stop in with their sticker.  Hertz The car rental company is offering one free day on Election Day when you rent a vehicle for at least two days. Ikea The Swedish furniture retailer is giving away frozen

CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live As polls close across six time zones on election night, millions will be watching to see who the 47th U.S. president will be. But the wait is likely to be a long one for a few reasons that may not be readily apparent. Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won . The reasons why election watchers may see sudden changes in Kamala Harris’ or Donald Trump’s standing in the most competitive states is largely influenced by two factors: how absentee ballots are processed and the population density of an area.  That’s why CBS News’ live coverage will show its whole state models , including exit polls and where there are outstanding votes. Absentee ballot processing differs by state It may seem pretty straightforward — only seven battleground states are considered to be in play in the election: Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, and these are the states likely