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How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 election
At a recent naturalization ceremony, nine immigrants from countries spanning from Lebanon and Germany to Taiwan and Mexico took their oaths to become American citizensTop stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
1960s civil rights protesters who staged historic sit-in finally have arrest records cleared
Simon Bouie told his mother and grandmother he wasn’t going to get in trouble back in 1960.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates
Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Texans sign former All-Pro linebacker Devin White, who didn't play a snap for Eagles
White originally joined Philadelphia in free agencySports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
U.S. will be ‘more pro-crypto’ after this election, no matter who wins, says Ripple CEO Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is a big cynic on U.S. crypto regulation, but highly optimistic about the post-election environment around the corner.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
2024 NFL trade deadline: Four big names who could be available, including Bills, Cardinals Pro Bowlers
These players could find themselves on the moveSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
A presidential pardon for Trump is a very bad idea
Even if Harris were to pardon Trump, it’s hard to imagine it accomplishing the national healing that such “amnesty” pardons are designed to promote.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
In key Texas state race, Rep. Cuellar's sister throws in with Republicans against Democrat who beat her
A member of a powerful and embattled Democratic South Texas political family has thrown her weight behind the Republican candidate in a pivotal race for the state legislature. This week, the ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
2024 Breeders' Cup Classic horses, odds: Expert who nailed 11 Oaks-Derby doubles shares picks, predictions
When is the Breeders' Cup Classic 2024? The 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic is Saturday, November 2 at Del Mar Racetrack featuring City of Troy, Fierceness and Forever YoungSports - CBS Sports - 3 hours ago -
Man who left dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton faces felony charges, state attorney says
The dog was found scared and soaking wet, standing up to its chest in a puddle last week.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
The pet I’ll never forget: Jake the golden retriever, who offered us love during the worst time of our lives
He adored swimming and wild camping, and was my wife’s constant companion after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Later, he reminded me that life goes on. In 2000 my wife, Carolyn, was ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019
Raúl Jiménez scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Mexico to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Swiss tourist suffers 'violent death' visiting Algeria with tour group
A Swiss woman was killed earlier this month in Algeria, which has in recent years aimed to attract tourists and put a history of instability and terrorism in the Sahara in the pastWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Trump’s Hostility to Democracy
We explore the ways that Trump could undermine democratic traditions.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Harris addresses sexism, abortion, pardoning Trump in NBC interview
Vice President Harris on Tuesday addressed sexism in the 2024 election, along with a host of other topics including the potential to pardon former President Trump and whether she would accept any ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Trump won't rule out Hunter Biden pardon if elected
Former President Trump said Thursday that he would not rule out pardoning Hunter Biden if he wins November's election. "I wouldn’t take it off the books. See, unlike Joe Biden, despite what they’ve ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Owners of New Zealand volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22, appeal conviction
The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand that erupted in 2019, killing 22 people, are appealing their company’s criminal conviction on safety breaches at the High Court in AucklandWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donorsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy
Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the countryBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Navalny widow to Americans: Don't take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, encouraged Americans not to take democracy for granted, in an interview on ABC’s “The View” that aired Thursday. "I ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy
Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
The Republican crackup: A clash between liberty and democracy
The real reason that we in the Republican base don’t care about Trump’s norm-breaking is because we don’t care about those norms.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Venezuela's Maduro appoints to his Cabinet a close ally pardoned by the US in a prisoner swap
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appointed to his Cabinet a close ally who was pardoned by U.S. President Joe Biden last year as part of a prisoner swap and assurances from the South ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
Stewart Rhodes's ex-wife, son say they fear for their safety if Trump pardons Oath Keepers founder
The ex-wife and son of the founder of the Oath Keepers are expressing concern that their safety could be compromised if former President Trump pardons Stewart Rhodes in a potential second term. ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
ChatGPT’s Voice Mode Can Impersonate You and Others
The artificial intelligence chatbot’s Advanced Voice Mode feature has delighted some users and weirded out others.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 13 -
AI gives voice to dead animals in Cambridge exhibition
Creatures can converse and share their stories by voice or text through visitors’ mobile phones at Museum of Zoology. If the pickled bodies, partial skeletons and stuffed carcasses that fill ...World - The Guardian - October 13