Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris touched down in Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday afternoon for a final campaign stop.
Ms Harris made a series of appearances around the city in the battleground state, hoping to shore up some last-minute support from voters.
She visited a canvassing event with first-term Democratic Senator Gary Peters, who is in a tight race against his Republican challenger.
Dozens of supporters were socially distanced in a car park outside the Sheet Metals Workers International Association in Southfield, Oakland County, a suburb of Detroit.
The county, which is the second largest in the state, could be vital to either candidate’s success.
Ms Harris greeted the crowd with a casual “What’s up, Michigan?” before telling them how important their votes are.
“The path to the White House runs right through this ’hood,” she told supporters.
Ms Harris and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden are banking on a higher turnout among black voters in Michigan’s cities and suburbs to win the state back.
“The power is in our hands,” she told the mainly black crowd. "Think about the long overdue reckoning on justice in America.
“And Joe, being a student of American history, has the courage to speak the phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’.”
Her election day appearance in Michigan shows just how badly the Biden campaign wants to win the state back from the Republicans.
President Donald Trump won it by less than 11,000 votes in 2016. It was the first time a Republican took the state in a generation.
Most major polls show Mr Trump trailing former vice president Biden there.
No stone left unturned
The Biden campaign smells victory and is leaving no stone unturned.
It is a stark contrast to Hillary Clinton’s campaign, which failed to visit the key battleground state in the final stretch of the 2016 election.
Angela Sullivan caught a glimpse of Ms Harris during her second stop outside of the Greater Grace Temple polling location.
“It made it more personal to see her. She’s no longer a person you don’t have any access to,” Ms Sullivan said.
Numbers suggest Michigan is expected to have a record turnout, beating the 2008 election when about five million Michiganders cast their ballots. In 2016, turnout was 4.9 million.
A high voter turnout could favour the Biden campaign, as they are expected to outperform Mr Trump’s team in the state’s urban centres.
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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.
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Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances
All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
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Who was Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.
- In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
- Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
- Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
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