A big investor says Sleep Number’s board can’t be trusted on this crucial matter

Who will decide this election — does it even matter?

The game of deciding who decides elections is a complex one, with no clear definition of who decides the outcome, and the interaction of all individuals in groups is what ultimately decides the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

The 2024 presidential election will be historic no matter who wins

Kamala Harris would be the first woman to serve as commander in chief while Trump would be the second president in history to win a non-consecutive term.

Is Trump actually a fascist – and why does the answer matter?

Given the comparisons to Hitler and Mussolini, experts say it’s important to remember that fascism is a process. While Democratic strategists debate whether or not their attack ads labeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Watch: The biggest prize battleground state - and why it matters

BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome.

Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it matters

More than 80 countries – more than half the world’s population – are voting this year in elections that could be pivotal for democracy. More than 80 countries are heading to the polls in 2024 , ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Why the name of a national park was switched from Snowdonia to Eryri

For many Welsh speakers, Eryri and Yr Wyddfa are the names they have used all along.

Trump Relished, and Rewarded, Kennedy’s Endorsement. Did It Matter?

In the backing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald J. Trump found the kind of name-brand validation he covets. But polls suggest Mr. Kennedy’s supporters didn’t race to the ballot box.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16