Aiexpress – Former President Donald Trump secured an impressive victory in the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, clinching nearly 60 percent of the vote according to unofficial final results.
In the 2016 and 2020 elections, Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s nominee, received an impressive 451,905 votes, accounting for 59.8 percent of the total. This significant support earned him 47 delegates at the Republican National Convention, where the official nominee is chosen.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who emerged as his last remaining rival, garnered an impressive 298,674 votes during the election, which accounted for 39.5 percent of the total votes cast, resulting in the acquisition of three delegates.
Haley was the only candidate to win a county in the central part of the state, while Trump emerged victorious in all the other counties, except for those along the south coast.
Michigan’s primary and caucuses on Feb. 28 and March 2 mark the next important events in the political calendar. During this time, thirty-nine delegates to the GOP convention will be up for grabs.
Ukrainian losses said to top 30,000
In the past two years, Ukraine has suffered a devastating loss with an estimated 31,000 soldiers losing their lives due to Russia’s invasion.
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According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the number of Russian troops amassed near the Ukrainian border is concerning. Some U.S. estimates suggest that the number of troops may be even higher.
According to him, the Russian forces have suffered a significantly greater toll, with 180,000 soldiers killed and 320,000 wounded.
Civilians killed or wounded are not accounted for in casualty estimates.
Zelensky’s remarks arrive at a time when Congress is grappling with the challenge of reconciling funding aid for Ukraine (as well as Israel and Taiwan) with the imperative of enhancing border security.
Sports: Lakers lose to Suns, 123-113
The Phoenix Suns started off strong with an impressive first quarter, scoring 45 points, which ultimately led them to a 123-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
LeBron James spearheaded the Lakers’ offense, contributing 28 points to their victory. Anthony Davis, on the other hand, showcased his versatility by notching 22 points and securing an impressive 14 rebounds.
Grayson Allen leads the Suns with 24 points.
The Lakers now have a record of 31-28, placing them in ninth position in the NBA Western Conference.
Weather: And yet more clouds
As we near the end of February, the West Orange County area continues to experience winter weather. On Monday, the forecast indicates cloudy conditions with a daytime high of 65 and an overnight low of 54. Tuesday is expected to start off with morning clouds, but the afternoon will bring some sunshine, with temperatures reaching a high of 66 (50). Both Wednesday and Thursday will be partly cloudy, with temperatures reaching 70 (52) and 65 (52) respectively.
