What Are the Eu Elections and Why Do They Matter
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The EU is braced for a rise in the hard right. What matters is how the centre responds
27-member bloc will have to adjust to new reality as rightwing groups expected to have real influence for first time. When the results of the European parliamentary elections start to emerge on Sunday night, polls suggest they will show that the ...The Guardian - World -
France’s snap election: what happened, why, and what’s next?
In a shock move, president Emmanuel Macron called a parliamentary election, describing it as ‘an act of confidence’. European election results – live updatesMacron to dissolve French parliament after crushing loss to far rightIn a shock move, ...The Guardian - World -
Far right makes gains in EU election but it could struggle to unite
Political disagreements between Europe's far-right parties could limit their influence, writes Katya Adler.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
European Elections Begin. They’ve Never Mattered More.
Hundreds of millions of voters are electing a European Parliament this weekend. The outcome will help tip the balance of the continent’s struggle between unity and nationalism.The New York Times - World - Europe -
Sunak criticised over D-Day exit in BBC debate as parties clash over tax and immigration
Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner face off during seven-way debate also featuring SNP, Lib Dems, Greens, Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.BBC News - Top stories -
Why do so few cities have everything?
The number that can claim to hasn’t kept pace with a growing world populationFinancial Times - Business -
The far right could make big gains in EU elections. What would that mean?
Far right parties are forecast to win up to a quarter of European Parliament seats. What would that mean?BBC News - Top stories -
The EU’s post-elections future
Hard choices await the 27-nation bloc over the next five years — and there’s always the risk of an unanticipated emergencyFinancial Times - World -
What Is Matter? We Explain the New Smart Home Standard (2024)
This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. Matter 1.3 potentially adds more device support and energy management to smart homes.Wired - Tech -
Republican or Democrat doesn’t matter. Presidential elections boost stocks.
The Dow’s average return is higher in the five months prior to voting.MarketWatch - Business -
Why do I keep falling in love with totally unavailable people? | Ask Philippa
There may be unfinished business from your infancy or early childhood that you are trying to conclude by longing for something unobtainable. The question I’m at my wit’s end. I’m a 50-year-old gay man and I’m in a happy, long-term relationship. ...The Guardian - World -
Why Friday’s jobs report matters for investors parked in cash and money-market funds
The Federal Reserve could slash interest rates by 50 basis points, or more, should the labor market weaken, says portfolio manager.MarketWatch - Business -
Packers know they don't have a No. 1 receiver; here why they 'don't think it matters'
Green Bay plans to use all of its wideouts and spread the ball aroundCBS Sports - Sports -
What Will the U.S. Do to Stop a Nuclear Iran?
President Biden made ironclad commitments to Israel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?
How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.BBC News - Top stories -
Disinformation Spreads Amid EU Elections
False narratives and conspiracy theories about climate change, immigration and Ukraine are spreading via politicians and foreign operatives.The New York Times - Business - European Union -
Paris mayor 'stunned' by snap French election weeks before Olympics
President Macron called the election after the far-right National Rally won more than double the vote of his own centrist alliance.BBC News - Top stories - France -
‘Disappointing and surprising’: Why isn’t this a climate election in the UK?
More than 400 scientists write to political parties urging ambitious action or risk making Britain and the world ‘more dangerous and insecure’. After five years of record heat and record floods, one might assume British politicians would also pay ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
What's Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?
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Why the EU parliament vote is just the first stage in a political shake-up
Also in this newsletter: Biden’s message to Ukraine on the anniversary of D-DayFinancial Times - World - European Union -
D-day deserter Rishi Sunak didn’t do his duty, so why should gen Z be expected to do theirs? | Martha Gill
Postwar generations grew up in comfort on gilded tales of heroic conflict. What hypocrisy to push for national service for the young. Rishi Sunak is in an unfortunate position. Anything he does that even slightly cuts convention will now be read ...The Guardian - World -
Wilders overtaken by centre left in EU elections
Exit polls show Dutch far-right Freedom party is one seat behind Labour/Green allianceFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Far right makes significant gains in European parliament elections
Projections suggest they are on course to win almost a quarter of the 720 seats in bloc’s legislatureFinancial Times - Business -
Voting in EU elections ends as polls close in Italy
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Dollar Firms Ahead of Fed Decision
The dollar rose ahead of this week’s Fed decision, helped by euro’s weakness.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
French Markets Fall After Macron Calls Election; S&P 500 Futures Drop
U.S. futures pointed to minor losses at the opening bell. as investors took fright at the strong showing by right-wing parties in European Union elections.The Wall Street Journal - World - France -
French parties reject Macron’s offer for alliance against far right
Socialists, Greens and Les Republicains say it is ‘illusory’ to seal pact with president’s party ahead of snap pollFinancial Times - Business - France -
Russia hails far-right gains in EU elections
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What your Premier League club needs to do in this summer’s transfer window
With the opening of the transfer window fast approaching, clubs will be well underway with their plans to improve their squads before the Premier League season rolls around again.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Gold's price has cooled. Here's what investors should do now.
The price of gold has fallen from recent record highs. Here are some strategic moves investors should make now.CBS News - Top stories -
The rise of online conspiracy theories and what we can do about it
Election officials warn that disinformation poses an unprecedented threat to democracy as the November election approaches. A new book takes a deep dive into the rise of conspiracy theories online, and what can be done to counter it. Steven Brill, ...CBS News - Top stories -
'I'm one of the best ... in this game': Jaylen Brown backs up big talk
Jaylen Brown led all Celtics in scoring, but it was his work on the defensive end, particularly when Dallas tried to make a second-half run, that sealed Game 1.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here's what to do if you're at risk
Seriously overdue credit card debt is at the highest level in more than a decade, and people 35 and under are struggling more than other age groups to pay their billsABC News - Top stories -
Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity
Voters have begun casting their ballots in Hungary early Sunday to choose their representatives for the European Parliament in an election many see as a referendum on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s popularityABC News - World - European Union -
In all this noisy election debate, why is there a conspiracy of silence about Brexit? | Andrew Rawnsley
Serious discussion about the climate crisis, reforming taxation and funding public services are also taboo for the two main parties. It is not so much the elephant in the room as the big fat hairy mammoth. Brexit is the most consequential thing ...The Guardian - World -
EU countries push to weaken greenwashing rules
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has backtracked on parts of the bloc’s climate agendaFinancial Times - World - European Union -
EU elections start with tight Dutch race - exit poll
As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
Here are some key races to watch in the EU Parliament elections
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the EU electionsABC News - World - European Union -
Italy's Meloni tops polls as EU elections enter third day
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Millions voting on final day of EU elections as right seeks surge
Europeans in 21 countries go to the polls, on the final day of voting for the European Parliament.BBC News - Top stories - European Union