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Rio’s Deadliest Police Raid Leaves 132 Dead as Bodies Line the Streets

A mourner leans over a body, the day after a deadly police operation against drug trafficking at the favela do Penha, in Rio de Janeiro. The death toll from a massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro has risen to 132 , making it the deadliest raid in the city’s history. Residents of the Penha and Alemão favela complexes awoke to scenes of horror as dozens of corpses were laid out in the streets by grieving families searching for missing relatives. The raids, part of “Operation Containment,” targeted the powerful Comando Vermelho (Red Command) gang, a criminal faction long associated with drug trafficking and violence in Rio’s northern neighborhoods. More than 2,500 police officers , supported by helicopters and armored vehicles, were deployed in what was described as a meticulously planned crackdown. Officials hailed the operation as a blow to organized crime, but criticism has mounted over the scale of the violence. Human rights advocates and local residents accused police of ca...

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First Votes in U.S. Election Result in Trump-Harris Tie

 

In a surprising start to the U.S. presidential election, the first votes cast in the small community of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, have resulted in a tie between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Each candidate received three votes, reflecting the incredibly close race that has been predicted by opinion polls.

Dixville Notch, known for its tradition of midnight voting, has once again kicked off Election Day with its early results. This tiny hamlet, with a population of just six, has been the first to report its results for decades. The tie underscores the intense competition between Trump and Harris as they vie for the presidency.

As the rest of the country prepares to cast their ballots, the early tie in Dixville Notch sets the stage for what promises to be a closely contested election. Both campaigns are making their final pushes to mobilize voters, with key battleground states expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

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