‘A test case for German democracy’: populists ride high before state elections
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Meet the Hustlers Who Make $6,000 a Month Riding Citi Bikes
The bike-sharing program rewards users who help redistribute bikes around New York City. A handful of hustlers have figured out how to turn that into profit.26 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Early voting begins in some states this week as officials ramp up election protections
Early voting has started in some states with 47 days remaining until Election Day. As voters begin to cast their ballots, officials are engaged in heightened security efforts for the election. CBS ...46 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Previously unknown Mozart music discovered in German library
Piece dating from 1760s, probably composed when Mozart was in his early teens, uncovered by researchers in Leipzig . A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when ...52 minutes ago - Germany -
MarketWatch - Business
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can help you ride with the Fed
Gold glitters, while investors face recession jitters.1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping another factor in mind when they vote Saturday on a new president2 hours ago -
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ABC News - Sports
Paris Olympics anti-doping program found almost 50 cases. More likely with re-tests over 10 years
The Paris Olympics anti-doping program caught five athletes after earlier finding 40 rule violations among competitors who had been expected to take part in the Games4 hours ago - Olympics -
ABC News - Tech
California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes13 hours ago - California -
Wired - Tech
Lionsgate’s New Deal Is a Test of Hollywood’s Relationship With AI
The studio behind the John Wick, Hunger Games, and Twilight franchises just made a deal with an artificial intelligence startup to use its back catalog to build a custom AI model. It could be a ...19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Tries to Close Off a Chief Line of Attack: That He’s a Danger to Democracy
Donald Trump has tried to link Democrats’ charge that he poses a “threat to democracy” to threats on his life. Meanwhile, he has heightened his own attacks on his rivals.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
FBI investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in several states
The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating letters filled with white powder that were sent to state election officials across the country. Election offices in at least 11 states confirmed ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Suspicious mail with white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states
FBI and Postal Service are investigating suspicious mail containing white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states. None has been deemed hazardous so far.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?Yesterday -
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NBC News - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’
A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. ...Yesterday -
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CNBC - Business
Coca-Cola and Bacardi testing canned rum and cokes
Coca-Cola and Bacardi Limited on Tuesday announced plans to release the ready-to-drink cocktail in several international markets.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to election officials in several states
The FBI warned election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The West must stand with Georgia in the fight for democracy
To guarantee a brighter European future for the people of Georgia, it is vital for the international community to help guarantee truly free and fair electionsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Lemon on CNN says Trump should 'stop threatening democracy'
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon returned to the network Tuesday for an interview on "OutFront" with Erin Burnett, in which he said former President Trump’s hate-filled comments are fueling violence ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he will run for chancellor
Move sets up duel between CDU chief and SPD incumbent Olaf Scholz in 2025 poll2 days ago - Germany -
CBS Sports - Sports
How San Diego State, Boise State, Colorado State and Fresno State will impact Pac-12 in college basketball
What the slow rebuild of the Pac-12 means for college basketball world2 days ago - College Football -
ABC News - World
New Delhi's top elected official resigns after being released on bail in a bribery case
One of India’s leading opposition figures resigned his post as New Delhi’s chief minister on Tuesday, days after he emerged from prison on bail in a bribery case2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Vanguard experiment in shareholder democracy finds investors prefer to defer
Nearly half of participants in pilot programme allowed to vote their shares chose to let the asset manager do it for them2 days ago -
ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election2 days ago - Germany -
The Hill - Politics
83 percent of young adults are worried about state of US democracy
The vast majority of young adults say they are worried about the state of U.S. democracy, according to a poll published Tuesday by the Sine Institute for Policy and Politics at American University. ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Unease as Russia-friendly ‘queen of the elections’ aims for more German poll success
Some see Sahra Wagenknecht’s brand of ‘left conservatism’ as a bulwark against AfD but others see reasons to be wary. Sahra Wagenknecht is not even on the ballot in the upcoming state election in ...2 days ago - Russia -
Financial Times - World
On the fringe: Three of Edinburgh’s best bike rides
Despite the hills and cobbled streets, the Scottish capital is surprisingly cycle-friendly, with routes leading to landmarks along canal paths, old railway lines and a seaside esplanade2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge denies Mark Meadows' effort to move 2020 election case in Arizona to federal court
A federal judge said that Trump’s former White House chief of staff missed a deadline to file the request to move his state-level case.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds
An organization promoting democracy says last year had the worst decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in almost a half-century2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Election officials sent suspicious packages in at least 5 states
Election officials in at least five states were sent suspicious packages Monday, according to officials from each state. There were no reports that the packages contained hazardous material, and ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Kenny Bednarek’s Headbands Help Him Stand Out Among Sprinters
Kenny Bednarek isn’t as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out.4 days ago