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By Eric Kim, The New York Times If you live in a small space, the lure of crispy fish skin — the bacon of the sea — can lead to fishy pillow cases until laundry day. (Totally worth it.) But a fish dinner doesn’t have to be defined by a hard sear in a pan, oil splatter all over your stovetop, kitchen counter and clothes.

From coast to coast, Americans watched the results of a pivotal election Tuesday for the next president of the United States with a mix of tension, elation, relief and resignation as the votes were counted. The race pitted Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump. Young and old mingled in crowds in public spaces, such as Times Square in New York City and college campuses, seeking out communities of friends to share the night and the roller coaster of emotions as the votes were tallied. Others sought solitude or quieter spaces, such as a darkened beach or the end of a tavern bar, where the glow of hand-held devices or neon lights illuminated the results as they trickled in. Some prayed.

As election night progressed, Americans were fixated on results trickling in, their faces giving way to despair or celebration as states were called for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. Trump supporters were ecstatic at a campaign watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida. Harris supporters looked on in dismay when it was announced she would not speak at a campaign watch party on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Capricorn. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024: You’re charismatic and passionate. You’re also responsible and self-disciplined. You’re in charge. This is a year of learning and teaching for you. Take time to reflect and perhaps renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2024. There are 55 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 6, 1984, President Ronald Reagan easily won reelection over former Vice President Walter Mondale, the Democratic challenger who won just one state, his native Minnesota. Also on this date: In 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party was elected President of the United States as he defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas. Related Articles Today in History: November 5, George Foreman becomes oldest heavyweight boxing champ Today in History: November 4, King Tutankhamen’s face unveiled Today in History: November 3, Sputnik 2 carries first animal into space Today in History: November 2, Truman defeats Dewey Today in History: November 1, Seabiscuit wins “Race of the Century” In 1861, James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. In 1888, Republican presidential candidate Benjamin Harrison won the electoral vote over incumbent Democrat Grover Cleveland, despite Cleveland gaining 90,000 more total votes; it would be the last time the popular vote winner would lose the election until 2000. In 1947, “Meet the Press,” the longest-running television show in America, made its debut on NBC; the host was the show’s co-creator, Martha Rountree. In 1956, President Dwight D.

By ZIMO ZHONG and ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Stock prices, bond yields and bitcoin surged Wednesday as voters returned former President Donald Trump to the White House and the Republican party gained control of the Senate. Investors expect Trump’s victory to lead to faster economic growth and more market-friendly policies. Ahead of U.