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North Carolina Supreme Court: Jefferson Griffin (R), Allison Riggs (D); WRAL
The hotly contested North Carolina Supreme Court race is now in federal court awaiting a ruling from a Trump-appointed judge.
The North Carolina Supreme Court earlier this month ruled that most of the 65,000 questionable ballots must count in the hotly contested judicial race.
The North Carolina Supreme Court race headed for a recount due to a close final tally as the Democrat pulled ahead two weeks after Election Day.
Democrat incumbent Sarah Riggs closed the race with 2,770,818 votes to GOP challenger Jefferson Griffin’s 2,770,193 votes.

The race went to a recount since the vote difference is fewer than 10,000 votes.
Republican Griffin was leading the race until all of a sudden Democrat Riggs overcame her opponent weeks after the election.
In January, the North Carolina Supreme Court in a 5-1 vote blocked the state from certifying Democrat incumbent justice Allison Riggs as the winner of the race as her GOP opponent, Jefferson Griffin, challenges the election.

The North Carolina Court of Appeals previously ruled that approximately 65,000 ballots — cast by voters with incomplete registration information, missing photo identification, or submitted by individuals who have never lived in North Carolina — may be invalid under state and federal election law.
The 2-1 decision was authored by Judges John Tyson and Fred Gore, both registered Republicans. Judge Tobias Hampson, a Democrat, dissented.
A couple of weeks ago the state’s high court ruled 4-2 that most of the challenged ballots must be counted.

Because the race is so close, even if a small percent of the questionable ballots are tossed out, Republican candidate Griffin can overcome the Democrat and win.
According to Carolina Coast Online, several parties submitted briefs to Judge Myers last Friday.
“Griffin urges Myers to reject requests from Riggs, the elections board, and other interested parties to throw out the cure process. His lawyers emphasized state courts’ role in addressing a dispute for an election to a state office,” Carolina Coast Online reported.

Democrat Riggs called Griffin’s election protest “unconstitutional” in her brief.
This case has been bouncing around between state and federal courts for several months.
And now we await a ruling from US Chief District Judge Richard Myers.

The Trump-appointed federal judge said he will issue a ruling “as soon as possible.”
Carolina Coast Online reported:
The next major development in North Carolina’s unresolved 2024 state Supreme Court election is likely to depend on a ruling from a federal trial judge. There’s no deadline for his decision, though he has pledged to act “as soon as practicable.”

Monday marks the deadline for final written briefs addressed to US Chief District Judge Richard Myers. Myers’ court orders have indicated that he plans no oral arguments in the dispute pitting Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin against the State Board of Elections and Democrat Allison Riggs.
So observers of the nearly six-month legal battle over Riggs’ state Supreme Court seat will watch and wait for a decision from Myers’ courtroom. […]

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In France, the cradle of European agriculture, a silent drama unfolds in the fields. Every two days, a farmer takes their own life, trapped in a web of economic, bureaucratic, and regulatory pressures that have reached unsustainable levels.

France 🇫🇷 French agriculture is facing an unprecedented crisis as farmers struggle with falling incomes, mounting debts and bureaucratic burdens. Despite being the EU’s largest agricultural producer, France sees one farmer die by suicide every 2 days.https://t.co/yqbbTx5bYZ— No Farmers, No Food (@NoFarmsNoFoods) April 3, 2025

According to a recent report by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the environmental policies of the European Green Deal, driven by the European Commission, are directly contributing to the psychological deterioration of rural workers.

The Green Deal: A roadmap with human costs.

The European Green Deal, introduced in December 2019, is the EU’s flagship strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. It seeks to transform the European economy by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, promoting organic farming, and restoring ecosystems.

Among its key measures is the “Farm to Fork” strategy, which mandates a 50% reduction in pesticide use, a 20% cut in fertilizers, and an increase in organic farmland to 25%. However, these targets have created an overwhelming burden for farmers.

Un agriculteur se suicide chaque jour.Un entrepreneur se suicide chaque semaine.La France est dans une situation budgétaire catastrophique.Comment se peut-il que le peuple français, qui souffre tant, ait aidé au développement de la Chine, deuxième puissance du monde ? pic.twitter.com/B9no0vmgBE— Sarah Knafo (@knafo_sarah) March 19, 2025
Un agriculteur se suicide chaque jour. Un entrepreneur se suicide chaque semaine. La France est dans une situation budgétaire catastrophique. Comment se peut-il que le peuple français, qui souffre tant, ait aidé au développement de la Chine, deuxième puissance du monde ?

In France, the EU’s largest agricultural producer, the Green Deal’s regulations have exacerbated pre-existing difficulties. Farmers face strict restrictions on phytosanitary products, rising input costs, and stifling bureaucracy. According to the EU-OSHA report, these pressures have triggered a surge in anxiety, depression, and emotional burnout, culminating in an alarming suicide rate: one every 48 hours.

A Silenced Crisis in the Countryside.

For decades, farmers have grappled with low prices, shrinking profit margins, and competition from foreign imports. However, the Green Deal’s policies have added an extra layer of stress.

🆘🚜 «Ni una sola palabra contra el Pacto Verde. Ni una crítica a acuerdos comerciales suicidas o la competencia desleal».«El campo se muere, la ganadería se desangra».🗣️ @_mireiaborras defiende que la PAC proteja a los agricultores, no a los burócratas de Bruselas. pic.twitter.com/sIEnbyhycp— VOX Europa (@VOX_Europa_) April 7, 2025
«Not a single word against the Green Deal. Not a single criticism of suicidal trade agreements or unfair competition.»«The countryside is dying, livestock farming is bleeding out.»@_mireiaborras argues that the CAP should protect farmers, not Brussels bureaucrats.

The imposition of environmental regulations without viable alternatives has left many producers without tools to remain competitive. For instance, the ban on certain pesticides has limited farmers’ ability to protect their crops, while imported products from countries with less stringent regulations flood the European market.

A report by France’s General Inspectorate of Social Affairs (Igas) details that agricultural suicides are linked to “economic, moral, and cultural fragilities.” Farmers face not only mounting debts but also a sense of abandonment by institutions.

The disappearance of programs like Sweden’s Agricultural Health, which offered psychological support to producers, is an example of how the EU has failed to prioritize mental health in the sector.

Voices from the fields: The desperation of those affected.

French farmers’ protests, which have blocked roads and reached Brussels, reflect a cry for help. In February 2024, thousands of tractors paralyzed Europe’s streets, denouncing the Green Deal for placing them at a disadvantage against global competitors.

The Spanish Young Farmers’ Agrarian Association (ASAJA) has pointed out that restrictions on GMOs and pesticides make it difficult to compete with products from countries like Brazil or the United States, where regulations are less rigorous.

An uncertain future for European agriculture.

The Green Deal, conceived as a “lifeline” by progressive environmentalists against climate change, has become a noose for many farmers. The lack of financial and technical support for transitioning to sustainable practices has left producers at a crossroads: adapt to a system that suffocates them or abandon their livelihood.

🆘 «Están condenando a nuestros agricultores, ganaderos y pescadores a la ruina. Mientras culpan al cambio climático para justificar su incompetencia».🗣️ @_mireiaborras destapa la estafa de los fanáticos verdes contra los productores. pic.twitter.com/2FjpSpIWNG— VOX Europa (@VOX_Europa_) December 19, 2024
«They are condemning our farmers, ranchers, and fishermen to ruin, while blaming climate change to justify their incompetence.»@_mireiaborras exposes the green fanatics’ scam against producers.

In 2023, EU agricultural exports reached record levels, but the profits do not reach small and medium-sized farmers, who make up the majority of the sector in France.

The crisis also has political implications. Rural discontent has bolstered right-wing and far-right parties, which criticize the Green Deal as an elitist imposition.

In the 2024 European elections, the European People’s Party (EPP) distanced itself from environmental policies, advocating for a “regulatory pause” to ease pressure on farmers. This shift reflects the growing political weight of agricultural protests.

«The major stumbling block for the economy, industry, and European farmers — the true tariff — is the Green Deal approved by socialists and conservatives.»

The European Green Deal, in its zeal to paint the continent’s future green, has proven to be a failed experiment that ignores the human reality of those who sustain Europe’s table.

Designed in Brussels’ offices, this plan imposes unattainable goals without considering the devastating cost borne by French farmers, condemned to an unequal struggle against bureaucracy, economic ruin, and psychological despair.

A suicide every two days is not collateral damage; it is evidence of an arrogant policy that sacrifices lives on the altar of a climatic utopia. If the EU does not change course, prioritizing the well-being of producers over ideological ambitions, the Green Deal will not be remembered as an environmental triumph but as the epitaph of European agriculture.

About The Author

Rafa Gómez-Santos Martín

Rafael Santos is a Portuguese writer and political analyst dedicated to educating Hispanics on traditional values and the importance of protecting children and families. With years of experience in media and public discourse, he has been a strong advocate for cultural preservation and moral principles in an ever-changing world. Passionate about culture, sports, and current affairs, Rafael brings insightful analysis to political and social debates, striving to empower the Hispanic community with knowledge and a deeper understanding of the issues that shape their lives.
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Rafael Santos es un escritor y analista político Portugués dedicado a educar a los hispanos sobre los valores tradicionales y la importancia de proteger a los niños y las familias. Con años de experiencia en los medios de comunicación y el discurso público, ha sido un firme defensor de la preservación cultural y los principios morales en un mundo en constante cambio. Apasionado por la cultura, el deporte y la actualidad, Rafael aporta un análisis profundo a los debates políticos y sociales, con el objetivo de empoderar a la comunidad hispana mediante el conocimiento y una comprensión más profunda de los temas que moldean sus vidas.

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Liberal Carney (left) and Conservative Poilievre (right) are in a tight dispute to be the next Canadian PM.
After a much-fought electoral campaign that revolved around Donald J. Trump’s tariffs and his statements about turning it into the 51st US state, Canadians went out to vote in the snap election that will determine who will become the country’s next prime minister.
Polls are starting to close in Canada, after a vote coming just six weeks after Mark Carney was sworn in as PM, replacing his party colleague, embattled Justin Trudeau
BBC reported:
“The two clear frontrunners are the Liberal Party – led by Carney – which has been in power for a decade, and the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the election on social media, repeating his calls for the nation to become the 51st US state

Poilievre told Trump to ‘stay out of our election’ and Carney urged Canadians to be ‘united and strong’ against the ‘crisis in the United States’.”
NDP’s Singh, Liberal Carney and Conservative Poilievre.
In a campaign Where former premier Justin Trudeau was kept well-hidden so as not to hurt the Liberal’s chances, both candidates had to deal with the impact of Trump’s policies and statements.
Canada has already imposed roughly C$65bn worth of tariffs in response to current American levies.

“The US has so far partially imposed 25% blanket tariffs on Canadian goods – with some exemption in place. Canada is also hit with global US tariffs on steel and aluminum and imported cars.”
Both Conservatives and Liberals vow to maintain some form of retaliatory tariffs.
“Mark Carney says Liberals will shift to targeted tariffs designed to maximize pain on the US while limiting harm on Canada. The parties are also looking to help the economy to handle any turbulence.”

As the country awaits the results, the Elections Canada website is experiencing trouble, with some users unable to access the site. It’s unclear exactly what caused the website to go down.
Check the real-time results here.
Read more:
Trump Asserts He’s Serious About Canada Becoming 51st State — ‘I’m Really Not Trolling’ […]