Chinese government backed trolls are targeting U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election to promote divisive narratives on contentious issues, according to new research.
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CNBC - Business
Teamsters will not endorse Harris or Trump in 2024 presidential election
The major labor union did not endorse any candidate in the race between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.13 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Fourteen killed and hundreds injured in latest Lebanon blasts; Israel declares ‘new phase’ of war – Middle East live
Health ministry says at least 450 injured after walkie-talkies explode; Yoav Gallant does not mention explosions but praises Israel’s army and security agencies for ‘very impressive’ results. Local ...22 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Teamsters union declines to endorse in presidential election, breaking decades of precedent
The Teamsters on Wednesday declined to endorse a candidate for president, the first time in decades that the union hasn't backed a candidate in the presidential election.41 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Teamsters decide not to make 2024 presidential endorsement
The union's president, Sean O'Brien, broke with tradition and spoke at the RNC.49 minutes ago -
Inc. - Business
Decision on Nippon Steel's Planned Purchase of U.S. Steel Deferred Until After Election
A key regulator allowed the companies to refile their application for the merger, pushing a decision past Nov. 5 and reducing some of the considerable political heat.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris targets Asian American voters with ad about her mother
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign highlights her mom, an Indian immigrant and cancer researcher who fought for civil rights.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
In Georgia, a New Showdown Is Brewing Over Election Rules
The state election board was recently taken over by a conservative majority. Its latest proposals are dangerously late in the process and most likely illegal, according to the secretary of state.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US
FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of Chinese hackers who were working at the direction of the Chinese government to infiltrate critical infrastructure in the U.S. and other ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Switch Up Election Series — DNC chief stresses vitality of Black voters in race for White House
Jaime Harrison made history in 2013 when he became the first African American to serve as the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Just seven years later, in 2020, Harrison moved up to ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
More Americans getting their news from TikTok: Research
A growing share of U.S. adults regularly get their news from TikTok, a trend driven by a surge in the platform’s popularity among adults under 30, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research ...4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump holding rally in New York, Harris courting Hispanic voters with 48 days till Election Day
With 48 days to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump is holding a rally in New York where he's expected to focus on immigration and the economy. Vice President Kamala Harris, ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Harris victory seen as most likely election outcome, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey was taken several days after the first and possibly only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Network of Georgia election officials strategizing to undermine 2024 result
Emails reveal Georgia Election Integrity Coalition, a group of officials and election deniers, coordinating in swing state. US politics – live updates Emails obtained by the Guardian reveal a ...6 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’
A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. ...7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Fed rate cut on collision course with 2024 election politics
The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates by at least a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, putting the politically independent agency in the crosshairs of a heated election in which ...9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of playoff elimination race at Bristol
Watkins Glen winner Chris Buescher and Spire Motorsports showed that those outside the playoffs still have much to race for in these final weeks of the season.10 hours ago - NASCAR -
Wired - Tech
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.11 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and law15 hours ago - New Zealand -
The Hill - Politics
Andy Harris elected as new Freedom Caucus chair
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) was elected Tuesday night as the new chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, three members told The Hill, officially replacing Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) after he lost ...19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
3 Meals: Nevada voters on key election issues
In CBS Mornings' "Three Meals" series, Adriana Diaz sits down with Nevada voters to discuss key issues in the upcoming election.21 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Republicans block another vote on IVF protections as Harris makes it a 2024 issue
Senate Democrats forced a vote on the Right To IVF Act, but it was blocked by Republicans who called it unnecessary and said they support in vitro fertilization.23 hours ago - Republican Party -
NBC News - Top stories
Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are the biggest individual crypto donors this election cycle, giving a combined $10.1 million, or slightly over $5 million each, according to Federal Election ...23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Latest news from Capitol Hill as Democrats move on IVF, Republicans work on government shutdown
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to push forward their agenda in Congress. Senate Democrats hope to vote on legislation for in vitro fertilization protections, and House Republicans are ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Presidential debates must be rescued from TV news media
The U.S. presidential debates have become a corporate television news media product, with activist moderators and imbalanced fact checks, leaving viewers with a poor quality exchange between the ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Promotion brings back show for primetime special in December
Saturday Night's Main Event returns to the site of its debut show for the first of four planned eventsYesterday -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, DhakaYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Betting on U.S. Elections Undermines Confidence in Voting, Agency Says
TheCommodities and Futures Trading Commission continues its bid to keep New York startup Kalshi from taking money for election wagers.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
New PS5 System Update Is Reportedly Causing Graphical Issues In Final Fantasy 16 And More
The PlayStation 5's latest firmware update , 24.06-10.00.00, introduced several new features, but may have introduced some unintended side effects as well. Users are reporting graphical issues in ...Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Why aren’t we treating cybersecurity as an election issue?
Cyberattacks, election interference, human trafficking and more - why aren't we talking about cybersecurity in the 2024 presidential election?Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.Yesterday - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Malaysian Glove Makers' Shares Jump as U.S. Plans Higher Tariffs on Chinese Gloves
Malaysian glove stocks surged after the U.S. said it plans to impose higher and earlier tariffs on Chinese gloves, a move likely to ease competition for Southeast Asian manufacturers.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Where the 2024 race stands 50 days from Election Day
Monday marks 50 days until Election Day 2024. Peggy Collins, Washington bureau chief for Bloomberg News, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to discuss the ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Tech
Do You Need a New iPhone? + Yuval Noah Harari’s A.I. Fears + Hard Fork Crimes Division
Welcome to our 100th episode!5 days ago