We don’t have a final declaration of victory yet, but the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story. We are going to win this race.
Just look what has happened since yesterday. Twenty-four hours ago we were behind in Georgia, now we are ahead. We are going to win that state.
Twenty-four hours ago we were behind in Pennsylvania and now we are ahead.
We are winning in Arizona and Nevada.
In fact, our lead just doubled in Nevada. We are on track to gain over 300 electoral votes and look at the national numbers.
We are going to win this race with a clear majority and with the nation behind us.
We have gotten over 74 million votes. Let me repeat that: 74m votes.
That is more than any presidential ticket has ever gotten in the history of the United States of America.
Our vote total is still growing.
"Margin is still growing"
We are beating Donald Trump by over 4m votes - and the margin is still growing as well.
One of the things I am especially proud of is how well we have done across America and we are going to be the first Democratic ticket to win in Arizona in 24 years.
We are going to be the first Democratic ticket to win in Georgia in 28 years and we have rebuilt the blue wall in the country that crumbled just four years ago in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin – the heartland of this nation.
I know watching these vote tallies on TV moves very slowly and can be numbing, but never forget the tallies aren’t just numbers, they represent votes and voters.
Men and women who exercise their fundamental right to have their voice heard and what is becoming clear each hour is that record numbers of Americans of all races, faiths, religions, chose change over more of the same and give us a mandate for action on Covid, the economy, climate change and systemic racism.
They made it clear they want the country to come together not continue to pull apart.
"They spoke loudly for our ticket"
The people spoke. More than 74m Americans. They spoke loudly for our ticket and while we are waiting for the final results, I want people to know we are not waiting to get work done and to start the process.
Yesterday, Senator Harris and I had meetings with groups of experts on public health and the economic crisis this country is facing.
The pandemic as you also know is getting worse all across the country. Daily cases are skyrocketing and it is now believed we could see as many as 200,000 cases in a single day. The death toll is approaching 240,000 lives lost to this virus.
That’s 240,000 empty chairs at kitchen tables and dining room tables all across America. We will never be able to measure all that pain and loss and suffering that so many families have experiences.
"You are not alone"
We know something about what it feels like to lose someone. I want you to know you are not alone. Our hearts break with you. I want everyone to know on day one that we are going to put our plan to control this virus into action. We can’t save any of the lives that have been lost, but we can save a lot of lives in the months ahead.
Senator Harris and I also heard yesterday about how recovery is slow because of the failure to get the pandemic under control. More than 20m people are on unemployment. Millions are worried about making rent and putting food on the table. Our economic plan will put a focus on a path to a strong recovery.
We both know tensions are high after a tough election like we have had.
We need to remember we have to remain calm, patient and let the process work out as we count all the votes. We are proving again what we have proved for 244 years in this country. Democracy works. Your vote will be counted. I don’t care how hard people try to stop it. I will not let it happen. People will be heard, our journey is to a more perfect union and it keeps moving on.
"Strong disagreements are inevitable"
In America, we hold strong views and have strong disagreements and that’s OK. Strong disagreements are inevitable and healthy. They are a sign of a vigorous debate and deeply held views, but we have to remember the purpose of our politics isn’t total unrelenting, unending warfare. No, the purpose of our politics, the work of the nation isn’t to fan the flames of conflict, but to solve problems, to guarantee justice and to give everybody a fair shot and improve the lives of our people. We may be opponents but we are not enemies. We are Americans.
No matter who you voted for, I am certain of one thing. The vast majority of 150m Americans who voted want to get the vitriol out of our politics. We are certainly not going to agree on a lot of issues but at least we can agree to be civil with one another. Let’s put the anger and the demonisation behind us.
"I will work hard for those who voted against me"
It is time for us to come together as a nation and to heal. It is not going to be easy, but we have to try. My responsibility as your president will be to represent the whole nation and I want you to know that I will work as hard for those who voted against me as those who voted for me. That’s the job – it is called a duty of care for all Americans.
We have serious problems to deal with – Covid, the economy, racial injustice – we don’t have any more time to waste on partisan warfare.
More than that, we have an incredible opportunity to build the future that we want for our kids and our grandkids.
"I have never been more optimistic about the future of our nation"
I have said many, many times, I have never been more optimistic about the future of this nation. There is no reason we can’t own the 21st Century. We just need to remember who we are.
This is the United States of America and there has never been anything that we have been unable to accomplish and we have done it together.
I hope to be talking to you tomorrow. I thank you all. May God bless you. May God protect our troops.
The specs: 2018 Jaguar F-Type Convertible
Price, base / as tested: Dh283,080 / Dh318,465
Engine: 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 295hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque: 400Nm @ 1,500rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 7.2L / 100km
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Wicked: For Good
Director: Jon M Chu
Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater
Rating: 4/5
Tamkeen's offering
- Option 1: 70% in year 1, 50% in year 2, 30% in year 3
- Option 2: 50% across three years
- Option 3: 30% across five years
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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French business
France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.
Dirham Stretcher tips for having a baby in the UAE
Selma Abdelhamid, the group's moderator, offers her guide to guide the cost of having a young family:
• Buy second hand stuff
They grow so fast. Don't get a second hand car seat though, unless you 100 per cent know it's not expired and hasn't been in an accident.
• Get a health card and vaccinate your child for free at government health centres
Ms Ma says she discovered this after spending thousands on vaccinations at private clinics.
• Join mum and baby coffee mornings provided by clinics, babysitting companies or nurseries.
Before joining baby classes ask for a free trial session. This way you will know if it's for you or not. You'll be surprised how great some classes are and how bad others are.
• Once baby is ready for solids, cook at home
Take the food with you in reusable pouches or jars. You'll save a fortune and you'll know exactly what you're feeding your child.
8 traditional Jamaican dishes to try at Kingston 21
- Trench Town Rock: Jamaican-style curry goat served in a pastry basket with a carrot and potato garnish
- Rock Steady Jerk Chicken: chicken marinated for 24 hours and slow-cooked on the grill
- Mento Oxtail: flavoured oxtail stewed for five hours with herbs
- Ackee and salt fish: the national dish of Jamaica makes for a hearty breakfast
- Jamaican porridge: another breakfast favourite, can be made with peanut, cornmeal, banana and plantain
- Jamaican beef patty: a pastry with ground beef filling
- Hellshire Pon di Beach: Fresh fish with pickles
- Out of Many: traditional sweet potato pudding
The biog
Favourite films: Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia
Favourite books: Start with Why by Simon Sinek and Good to be Great by Jim Collins
Favourite dish: Grilled fish
Inspiration: Sheikh Zayed's visionary leadership taught me to embrace new challenges.
Zakat definitions
Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.
Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.
Zakat Al Mal: the ‘cleansing’ of wealth, as one of the five pillars of Islam; a spiritual duty for all Muslims meeting the ‘nisab’ wealth criteria in a lunar year, to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth in alms to the deserving and needy.
Zakat Al Fitr: a donation to charity given during Ramadan, before Eid Al Fitr, in the form of food. Every adult Muslim who possesses food in excess of the needs of themselves and their family must pay two qadahs (an old measure just over 2 kilograms) of flour, wheat, barley or rice from each person in a household, as a minimum.
Living in...
This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
The specs
Price, base / as tested Dh135,000
Engine 1.6L turbo
Gearbox Six speed automatic with manual and sports mode
Power 165hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque 240Nm @ 1,400rpm 0-100kph: 9.2 seconds
Top speed 420 kph (governed)
Fuel economy, combined 35.2L / 100km (est)
Race card:
6.30pm: Baniyas (PA) Group 2 Dh195,000 1,400m.
7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 1,400m.
7.40pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 1,200m.
8.15pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 1,200m.
8.50pm: Rated Conditions (TB) Dh240,000 1,600m.
9.20pm: Handicap (TB) Dh165,000 1,400m.
10pm: Handicap (TB) Dh175,000 2,000m.
Scores in brief:
Day 1
New Zealand (1st innings) 153 all out (66.3 overs) - Williamson 63, Nicholls 28, Yasir 3-54, Haris 2-11, Abbas 2-13, Hasan 2-38
Pakistan (1st innings) 59-2 (23 overs)
10 tips for entry-level job seekers
- Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
- Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
- Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
- Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
- Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
- Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
- Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
- Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
- Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.
Arda Atalay, head of Mena private sector at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Rudy Bier, managing partner of Kinetic Business Solutions and Ben Kinerman Daltrey, co-founder of KinFitz
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League, semi-final result:
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona
Liverpool win 4-3 on aggregate
Champions Legaue final: June 1, Madrid
The specs
Price, base / as tested Dh1,100,000 (est)
Engine 5.2-litre V10
Gearbox seven-speed dual clutch
Power 630bhp @ 8,000rpm
Torque 600Nm @ 6,500rpm
Fuel economy, combined 15.7L / 100km (est)
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The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm
Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm
Transmission: 9-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh117,059
Dolittle
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Michael Sheen
One-and-a-half out of five stars
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THE BIO
Favourite author - Paulo Coelho
Favourite holiday destination - Cuba
New York Times or Jordan Times? NYT is a school and JT was my practice field
Role model - My Grandfather
Dream interviewee - Che Guevara
The specs: 2018 Bentley Bentayga V8
Price, base: Dh853,226
Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 550hp @ 6,000pm
Torque: 770Nm @ 1,960rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 11.4L / 100km
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