Control of Congress at stake in high profile contests across the US
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Politics - Politico
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even
The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.October 15 - MLB -
World - Financial Times
The Indian gang Canada claims is linked to a high-profile murder
Lawrence Bishnoi, 31, is accused in India of plotting extortion, killings and other crimes from behind barsOctober 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol prove their mettle in highly contested fight
Two of the P4P elites did not move up in the rankings, but did solidify themselves in the top fiveOctober 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures
Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former presidentOctober 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.
As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
In-office work mandates are really all about control, not efficiency or value
Recent research suggests that return-to-office mandates are more closely associated with managerial desires for control and a tendency to attribute organizational underperformance to the workforce, ...October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Battle Over Who Controls the Internet
We explore an important shift in the yearslong struggle.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Dutch government to reduce its stake in ABN Amro by a quarter
The Dutch government said Tuesday it will reduce its stake in ABN Amro to around 30% through a trading plan.October 15 - Netherlands -
Politics - The Hill
Americans trust local government over Congress, media: Gallup
Americans trust local government more in comparison to Congress and the media, according to a new poll. The Gallup survey, released Monday, shows 67 percent of respondents said they had a "great ...October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Minnesota teacher's 2,471-pound pumpkin wins California contest
A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.October 14 - California -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Legendary buys out China's Wanda ownership stake
'Dune' production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the stake previously owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.October 14 - China -
Politics - Politico
Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats
Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Atlanta Hawks 2024-25 season preview: Why the stakes are high for Trae Young and Co.
Breaking down Atlanta's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris gives Democrats a boost, but control of House up for grabs
Democrats have a fair shot at flipping control of the House — largely because of the boost provided by Vice President Harris at the top of the ticket — but the battle is a horse race that is too ...October 14 -
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World - Financial Times
US banks ride ‘soft landing’ high
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo beat forecasts as consumers prove more resilient than fearedOctober 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Mane event: Lions decimate Cowboys, but suffer a major blow
Jared Goff and Detroit marched into AT&T Stadium and embarrassed Dallas. Unfortunately for the Lions, Aidan Hutchinson exited early with a severe leg injury.October 13 -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump or Harris? Here are the 2024 stakes for airlines, banks, EVs, health care and more
With the U.S. election less than a month away, the country and its corporations are staring down two drastically different options.October 13 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.October 13 -
Politics - Politico
Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’
Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.October 13