Record Breaking Turnout More than 1 million people have voted in the battleground state of Georgia in the first four days of early voting.

“We crossed the 1,000,000 voter mark at around 11:50 a.m. Amazing turnout! So happy for the counties and the voters! Let’s keep it going,” Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Secretary of State’s office said in an Oct. 18 post on social media.

Several days prior, Sterling said that the pace of early voting in Georgia was breaking records and on Thursday stated that “massive” voter turnout put the state on pace to surpass the 1 million early votes cast mark on Friday. Nearly 1.2 million early ballots had been accepted as of Friday evening. Read the full story here›

Unlock the Mystery of Shen Yun: A Rare Glimpse Into the Art Behind the Global Sensation If you are curious about Shen Yun, the world-touring and globally acclaimed performing arts troupe, but aren’t quite sure what it’s all about—here’s a special opportunity!

Shen Yun specializes in classical Chinese dance. In this rare event, which was recorded on Sept. 17, the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, at Shen Yun’s headquarters north of New York City, Shen Yun’s top dancers showcase their dazzling technique on stage. Their agile movements are on par with the world’s top athletes and gymnasts, and transport the audience into a world where athletic prowess and art converge.

This 20-minute technique showcase is now available for a limited time on the Ganjing World platform. Seeing is believing—don’t miss this chance to witness the spectacle of the art form behind the global phenomenon that is Shen Yun! Watch the rare event here›

Worse Off More than half of Americans feel worse off financially than they did four years ago, according to a survey released on Friday.

The survey, released on Oct. 18, found that 52 percent of U.S. adults believe their financial situation has deteriorated since 2020, while 39 percent feel they are better off. A similar Gallup poll taken at the tail end of the Trump presidency in September 2020 found this sentiment roughly reversed, with 56 percent saying they were better off and 33 percent saying they were worse off than four years prior.

Partisan divides were stark in the latest poll, with 90 percent of Republicans feeling worse off, compared to just 16 percent of Democrats. Crucially, 55 percent of Independents, a pivotal voting bloc in the close 2024 presidential race, feel worse off, with 35 percent saying their financial situation has improved. Read the full story here›

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