Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
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World - The Guardian
Republican former election clerk jailed for nine years over voter interference
Tina Peters, who was lauded by election deniers, convicted over scheme inspired by false claims about 2020 result. A local elections official who became a hero to election deniers was sentenced to ...1 hour ago -
Sports - ESPN
Embiid: If Sixers say to ease off, 'I should listen'
If the Sixers' medical staff asks him to ease off at times this season, star Joel Embiid said he "should listen," even if they "have to punch me, slap me, take my stuff away."1 hour ago -
Business - Inc.
OpenAI Asks Investors to Avoid Five AI Startups, Including Sutskever’s SSI
The market leader in generative AI applications is asserting its dominant position to secure exclusive financial commitments from financial backers.1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Israeli strikes on Iran’s ‘oil island’ could send crude prices soaring
What worries oil traders the most as tensions build in the wake of Iran’s missile attack on Israel is a potential disruption to the flow of crude in the Middle East — and when it comes to Iran, ...1 hour ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Ex son-in-law of F1’s Ecclestone on trial in £200mn money laundering case
James Stunt is one of five men accused of allowing Mayfair offices to be used for criminal purposes2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump courts voters in 'blue wall' Michigan
Former President Trump will make his 11th visit this election cycle to the critical swing state of Michigan on Thursday. The campaign event in Saginaw, Mich., comes less than a week after Trump ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
The Cayman Islands plans to hold a referendum on whether to make the possession of small amounts of marijuana a minor crime3 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Judge Blocks California’s Deepfake Crackdown Law
Judge John A. Mendez said AI and deepfakes pose significant risks, but the contentious law likely violates the First Amendment.4 hours ago - California -
World - The Guardian
Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius ending years of dispute
Agreement to hand back UK’s last African colony follows 13 rounds of negotiations and international pressure. The UK has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter ...4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Bolton reassessing whether to write in Dick Cheney on ballot after former VP endorses Harris
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton previously said he would write in former Vice President Dick Cheney for president in November's election, but revealed Thursday that he is ...4 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
War in the Middle East, a strike by port workers and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
CNN says Melania Trump publisher asked for $250K fee in response to interview request
Representatives for former first lady Melania Trump's book publisher requested $250,000 in exchange for an interview with her ahead of the release of her forthcoming memoir, CNN reported. As CNN ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Google introduces new way to search - pointing camera and asking questions
It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence.5 hours ago - Google -
Politics - The Hill
Voters in 13 states have less than a week to register. When is your deadline?
The 2024 presidential election is fast approaching, and in some states, the voter registration deadline is as soon as this week.5 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
U.K. to Hand Over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Ending Colonial-Era Dispute
After years of legal wrangling and negotiations, Britain said it would surrender sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean.5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.6 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Recording Academy boots Grammy voters. CEO says awards should be decided by 'relevant music people'
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, discusses his efforts to diversify the Grammy Awards' electorate ahead of next year's ceremony.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Chagos Islanders have fought a long and determined campaign for right to return
Hopes occasionally soared only to be dashed as legal challenges came and went until a critical judgment in 2019. The view from the decaying jetty on the atoll of Peros Banhos takes in a vast lagoon ...7 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
EU sues Hungary over new security law
Brussels says Viktor Orbán’s government violates bloc’s rules on privacy and freedom of expression7 hours ago - European Union -
Top stories - NBC News
Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights
Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had signed into law a “family values” bill curbing LGBT rights, just weeks before a high-stakes ...7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces takes effect
A Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces, one of the strictest anti-homeless statutes in the country, took effect Tuesday Under the law, municipalities are required to ...8 hours ago - Florida -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cash8 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - CBS News
How the port strike could impact consumers as inflation has eased
There is no immediate price impact from the port strike, which is in its third day. However, Goldman Sachs says if the strike lasts more than a week, it expects the stoppage to affect retailers and ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dutch court fines man in first conviction under new sexual harassment law
Man in Rotterdam faces €100 penalty after law introduced across Netherlands to tackle harassment in public spaces. A court in the Netherlands has fined a man for harassing and intimidating a woman ...8 hours ago - Netherlands -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Harris tries to lock in anti-Trump Republican voters
Liz Cheney to stump for Democratic presidential candidate in swing state Wisconsin on Thursday9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Quebec separatist leader holds Trudeau to ransom: ‘We saw an opportunity’
Yves-François Blanchet says Liberals must pass legislation or lose support of party propping up government. The leader of the Quebec independence party propping up the government of Justin ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign it
The speaker of the Georgian parliament has signed into a law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring Russia9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.
Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.11 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
How Can You Make Your Business a Trojan Horse for Change? Ask Perelel
With its latest campaign and an acquisition of education platform Loom, the women’s health brand is building a coalition.Yesterday