Billionaires poured millions of dollars into presidential super PACs in August
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Harris accepts CNN offer for 2nd presidential debate on Oct. 23
Harris said in a statement on X that she accepted the offer for the debate and called on her opponent to accept as well.4 hours ago -
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Billionaires poured millions of dollars into presidential super PACs in August
The nation’s wealthy opened their wallets in August with a focus on election season, donating millions to the super PACs backing Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump and ...5 hours ago -
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Motel 6 sold to Indian hotel operator Oyo for $525 million
The transaction will also include the sale of the Studio 6 motel brand, which caters to customers seeking extended stays.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Harris campaign raised triple the funds in August that Trump team took in
Vice-president and Democratic national committee pulled in $257m while former president and Republicans saw $85m. Sign up for our free US election newsletter Kamala Harris’s presidential ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Manchester United v West Ham: Women’s Super League – live
WSL latest, 12pm BST kick-off at Old Trafford Club-by-club previews | And mail Emillia 3 min: West Ham are struggling to progress forward in these early stages, with Manchester United ...10 hours ago - Premier League -
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Harris' fundraising triples Trump's in August, growing Democrat's warchest
The Harris campaign and the DNC raised $257 million in the month of August, while the Trump campaign and the RNC raised $85 million the same month.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared
Generative artificial intelligence is playing a major role in the presidential campaign, even if the greatest fears about how it could threaten the U.S. presidential election haven’t materialized yet18 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Nelson DeMille, Blockbuster Author Who Thrilled Millions, Dies at 81
In best seller after best seller, world-weary investigators tackled military malfeasance and Russian spies, cracking jokes and beers to the delight of legions of devoted fans.18 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared
Generative artificial intelligence is playing a major role in the presidential campaign, even if the greatest fears about how it could threaten the U.S. presidential election haven’t materialized yet19 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
The 27-Year-Old Billionaire Whose Army Does AI's Dirty Work
Alexandr Wang’s Scale AI deploys gig workers around the globe to shape how the big AI models behave20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
2 Stole $230 Million in Cryptocurrency and Went on a Spending Spree, U.S. Says
Malone Lam, 20, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, schemed to obtain 4,100 Bitcoin from a single victim, federal prosecutors said.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Kamala Harris Outspends Donald Trump by Tens of Millions Online
The week of their debate, Kamala Harris outspent Donald Trump by 20 to 1 on Facebook and Instagram. It was just one sign of how uneven their online advertising battle has become.21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Security Firm Linked to Top Adams Aide Won Millions in N.Y.C. Business
The company received a $154 million contract to provide “emergency fire watch services” to the New York City Housing Authority. The firm was once owned by the deputy mayor for public safety.22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
How One Man’s Vote in Nebraska Could Change the Presidential Election
A single Republican state senator appears to be holding back a push by Donald J. Trump to net a potentially pivotal electoral vote even before ballots are cast.23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House GOP campaign arm lags behind Democrats in August
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the House GOP's campaign arm, lagged its Democratic counterparts in August fundraising by over $12 million, according to new reports. The ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Missouri Democratic Senate Candidate won’t endorse in presidential race
Missouri Democratic Senate Candidate Lucas Kunce joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of his campaign against Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Missouri’s abortion amendment ballot initiative.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Science
Earth Might Have Had a Ring 466 Million Years Ago
Impact craters found around the Earth that were made around the same time could be linked to debris falling from a ring, a new study suggests.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa: Women’s Super League – live reaction
Johanna Kaneryd’s goal denied Villa as goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made late saves in Sonia Bompastor’s maiden win. 3 min: Bright being so far forward suggests this could be total football from ...Yesterday - Premier League -
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Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers
Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the franchise through the 2028-29 seasonYesterday - NBA -
The Hill - Politics
House Democrats’ campaign arm raises $22M in August
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), House Democrats' campaign arm, raised $22 million in the month after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race. “The DCCC raised ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
How the Fastest-Growing County in Wisconsin Is Scrambling the Presidential Race
Madison, Wis., and its blossoming suburbs are drawing newcomers for tech and health care jobs. With a swing state in the balance, Democrats see promise.Yesterday -
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House passes bill to enhance Secret Service protection for presidential candidates
The 405-0 House vote follows a second Trump assassination attempt.Yesterday -
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Golf: The presidential pastime that's a nightmare for the Secret Service
Golf may provide a welcome distraction to presidents, but for U.S. Secret Service agents, presidential golfing is a nightmare assignment.Yesterday -
CBS News - Politics
Golf: The presidential pastime that's a nightmare for the Secret Service
Golf may provide a welcome distraction to presidents, but for U.S. Secret Service agents, presidential golfing is a nightmare assignment.Yesterday -
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House votes to boost Secret Service protection for presidential, VP candidates
The House unanimously approved a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates.Yesterday -
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Supreme Court rejects Green Party bid to appear on Nevada presidential ballot
The Supreme Court rejected Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein’s last-ditch request to be included on the ballot in Nevada, a key swing state.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Chelsea apply for agent’s multi-million-pound lawsuit to be thrown out of court
Chelsea will apply for football agent Saif Alrubie’s multi-million-pound lawsuit against the club to be thrown out of court.Yesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollarsYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Super-producer Jack Antonoff: ‘Don’t make anything you wouldn’t die for’
The musician on his world-beating Taylor Swift collaboration, and why the music industry is ‘scam after scam’Yesterday -
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Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.Yesterday - Covid -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of BudgetYesterday - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Craigslist Founder Pledges $100 Million to Boost U.S. Cybersecurity
Donation brings Craig Newmark’s charitable commitments to around $400 million.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
How A.I., QAnon and Falsehoods Are Reshaping the Presidential Race
Three experts on social media and disinformation share their predictions for this year’s chaotic election.4 days ago -
Politico - Politics
‘The most complex, dynamic and dangerous threat environment I’ve experienced’
The second apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump is the latest peril in a race that has been defined by anger and threats.5 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Congress to get Super Bowl-level protection on Jan. 6, 2025
DHS designates the certification of the 2024 election a "national special security event" to prevent a repeat of the Capitol riot.September 11