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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?
Happy US election eve!Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Could a joke about Puerto Rico give Kamala Harris the Latino vote?
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described the territory as a "floating island of garbage"Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
‘It is a little analog’: how the Associated Press calls election winners in the US
AP’s David Scott talks about how the newsroom predicts who won, the ‘red mirage’ and one county’s whiteboard. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The way the US counts ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
NewsNation is first TV network to call presidential race for Trump thanks to Decision Desk HQ
Networks were cautious on predicting the race until after midnight while DDHQ pointed to a Trump win early in the evening.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6 -
Why it’s way easier to call US elections than pick stocks
Even so, I’m yearning to have a go if only to amuse my readersWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network
The deal, which would have created one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, fell apart after strong objections from Dish’s lenders.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
TV Networks Prepared for a Long Wait That Wasn’t
Anchors were ready to camp out in the studio for days on end. Instead, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
TV networks MSNBC and CNBC to be spun off by Comcast
Channels including USA, Oxygen, E! and Syfy will also be moved to the new media company.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Why a possible spinoff of Comcast’s cable networks is drawing cheers
Analysts think Comcast’s sprawling empire could get more investor respect without its troubled cable networks, and the networks could benefit from being on their own as well.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency
Vice-president calls on supporters to accept election result, promises ‘peaceful transfer of power’; Trump campaign says Biden has invited president-elect. US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners
As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Singer apologises after swearing on live TV during US anthem
Loomis called her performance of the song, during which she swore and asked to start again, a “mishap”Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Why the FDA Wants TV Drug Ads to Use Simpler Words and Lose the Distractions
Clear descriptions of potential risks and side effects will be required under rules that go into effect Nov. 20, even as the Trump administration readies an offensive against big pharma.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Markets called Trump right — but what do they do now?
The bond vigilantes have woken up and taken note of the former president’s big winWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Beyoncé at Kamala Harris rally says ‘time for America to sing a new song’ – US politics live
Harris campaign says crowd of 30,000 is largest to date, while Trump is delayed for rally in swing-state Michigan. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied at 48% , according to a new poll by ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live
Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Middle East crisis live: France sees ‘window’ to end wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Trump victory
France’s foreign minister cites Donald Trump’s desire to see end of ‘Middle East’s endless wars’. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said the presidential election result in the US is a ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live
Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened
This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live
President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20
Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Disney doesn't plan to change its TV networks portfolio anytime soon
Disney doesn't foresee parting with its TV networks, more than a year after CEO Bob Iger went public with the consideration.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Comcast to Spin off Cable TV Networks Amid Streaming Rise
Comcast plans to separate its entertainment and news channels into a separate, publicly traded company.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Georgia’s opposition calls for protests as election outcome is disputed
Pivotal election widely seen as a choice between a future in Europe and alignment with MoscowBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Georgia’s ruling pro-Russia party retains power in blow to EU aspirations
OSCE observers say election bore evidence of ‘democratic backsliding’ with reports of intimidation and coercion. Georgia’s ruling party has retained power in a contested parliamentary election in a ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains
A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.Top stories - CBS News - November 5