High Stakes Election: A Nation Divided
The U.S. presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is intensely contested. Trump leads with eight states won, while Harris has captured three and Washington, D.C. Critical battleground states remain undecided. The nation's deep polarizations are evident with democracy and the economy as voters' primary concerns.

In a fiercely contested U.S. presidential election, early results show Republican Donald Trump having secured eight states, leaving Democrat Kamala Harris with three states and Washington, D.C. However, the race remains uncertain as key battleground states await final declarations.
As Americans took to polling stations, concerns about democracy and the economy dominated discourse. Exit polls indicated deep national divisions, with significant anxiety over the future of American governance.
Voter turnout was high, highlighting the stakes as voters considered issues like abortion and immigration. The contest remains too close to call, with no clear winner. As results continue to emerge, both candidates remain hopeful for a favorable outcome.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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