'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
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Politics - The Hill
Harris on Trump abandoning town hall for music session: ‘Hope he’s okay’
Vice President Harris and her campaign aides swiped at former President Trump on Tuesday after the Republican presidential nominee cut short a town hall event in Pennsylvania to play songs from his ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Americans love TJ Maxx. Here's why big brands do, too
TJX Companies has worked to shift its brand’s image as a discounter to a fashion-forward retailer.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Esper: Take Trump comments about using military against Americans ‘seriously’
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who served in the Trump administration, said on Monday the public should take former President Trump “seriously” when he suggests using the military against ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton payouts likely to hit $36bn, according to risk modellers
Storm underlines growing risks from extreme weather to southern states in US4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hernández: Shohei Ohtani is the Dodgers' best player, and they need him to play like it
Shohei Ohtani has been outside his comfort zone in multiple games this postseason, and the Dodgers can't afford to have their best player struggling.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris rolls out economic ads for Asian American voters
The Harris campaign is rolling out an ad featuring Asian American voters in Nevada supporting Vice President Harris's economic platform. The ad is seen as a concerted effort to mobilize the key ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Americans trust local government over Congress, media: Gallup
Americans trust local government more in comparison to Congress and the media, according to a new poll. The Gallup survey, released Monday, shows 67 percent of respondents said they had a "great ...4 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit but With Different Aims
Kamala Harris’s campaign is pushing a version of the credit intended to fight child poverty, while Donald J. Trump sees the program primarily as a tax cut for people higher up the income scale.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Report: Kyle Peko's season likely over with torn pectoral
Edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson wasn't the only defensive lineman the Lions lost in the big win over the Cowboys.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak out
The parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin spoke about the killing of their son by Hamas in Gaza in their first interview since they found out that he was dead. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin ...5 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Slain Israeli-American hostage's parents reflect on mission: Reporter's notebook
Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, the parents of slain Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak with ABC News' Matt Gutman about their grief.5 days ago - Israel -
Sports - ESPN
Lions' Hutchinson has surgery to fix tibia, fibula
The Lions' Aidan Hutchinson underwent successful surgery Sunday at a Dallas-area hospital to repair his fractured tibia and fibula, the team announced Monday.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
The return of family separation: Trump wants to deport the parents of American-born kids
It’s assumed that American-born children are immune to immigration enforcement — but this assumption is dangerously false.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty
The next generation of Jaquezes -- siblings Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos -- are upholding the family tradition while staying connected to their roots.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - CBS Sports
Nigeria national team boycott AFCON qualifier after being 'abandoned' in Libyan airport
The captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong, announced the decision on Monday5 days ago - Nigeria -
Top stories - CBS News
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How likely is it that footballers will strike over their workload? | Jonathan Wilson
In a special mailbag edition of our newsletter, Jonathan Wilson answers your questions on Mauricio Pochettino, strikes and stashing away players. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson ...5 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates
A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled5 days ago -
Health - ABC News
Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates
A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?
“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the world5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip
The battle for the Senate majority has hit its final month as Republicans race to end their four-year stint in the minority. The GOP needs to win only one of two competitive races in red states — ...5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?
Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather events5 days ago - Climate -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...5 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
TPG Telecom Sells Fixed-Fiber Network to Vocus
Australia’s TPG Telecom agreed to sell its fixed-fiber network to Vocus, generating funds for future shareholder returns and investment into its mobile operations.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Despite having a loving partner, Mark feels unloveable. He grew up in a world that shamed him for who he is | Chris Cheers
Just as the cause of shame is outside us, so too must be the cure. Connection with others and collective action is a path to self-acceptance and belief. The modern mind is a column where experts ...6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 NFL Week 6 winners and losers: Bears, Packers feeling good after Caleb Williams, Jordan Love dominance
Which players, coaches and teams shook up Sunday?6 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - NBC News
Caleb Williams has never looked more like the No. 1 pick
In a battle of the quarterbacks, Chicago Bears signal-caller Caleb Williams reached new heights in his team’s 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Speaker Johnson pivots on questions about possible Jan. 6-like violence
House Speaker Mike Johnson diverted Sunday on questions about possible violence and security concerns ahead of the certification of the presidential election results early next year.6 days ago