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Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.
In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
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‘These were tough dudes – and notoriously romantic’: why lowrider soul, LA’s music and car subculture, still thrives
Lowriding cars are synonymous with rap, but their Chicano drivers prefer sweet soul music. The scene’s movers and musicians explain how they went from being police targets to esteemed cultural ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Truth under siege: How broadcasters uphold democracy in a challenging election
Local television and radio stations are working to combat disinformation and ensure voters have the facts they need to make informed decisions in the upcoming election, while also investing in new ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
In era of NIL and transfer portal, Navy and Army are thriving without either. How are they pulling it off? 'We are a unicorn'
Army and Navy are somehow still undefeated despite all the changes and upheaval in college football. Could it possibly continue and lead to one of them making the CFP?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
‘We still have a long way to go’: Thomas spearheading NFL’s mental health push
Family tragedy has been the impetus for the Jets’ Solomon Thomas to become an advocate for mental health. By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required . When the Buffalo Bills kicked a late field ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Long-distance caregiving for aging relatives is getting easier with technology. But families still need more help.
Caregiving from afar is getting easier with smartphones, tablets, cameras and apps — but there’s still a long way to go.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
How many people still smoke in the UK?
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
How Real Madrid and Spain are reviving the art of long-range shooting
For an art form that is allegedly dying out, long-distance goals have played a big part in Spanish football recently, especially for Real Madrid.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly
The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
How long can delinquent credit card debt be collected?
The timeline for collecting late credit card debt may surprise you. Here's how long debt collectors can pursue it.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
How Moldovans bravely fought off Russian election meddling – and stood up for democracy | Paula Erizanu
Journalists and police challenged disinformation, intimidation and cash-for-vote schemes, while huge numbers turned up to vote . Having lived in Britain for 12 years, I returned to my native ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Costco Has a Magazine and It’s Thriving
Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 20 -
How Erdoğan’s trip to see Putin signals he’s still playing middleman
Also in this newsletter: Parliament’s far right starts to flex its musclesWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
How Mark Robinson can still win in North Carolina
He can ride to victory on the coattails of turnout for Donald Trump and a splinter of support from the Black faith community.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
How the House can still (at least temporarily) function without a Speaker
The House Rules Committee held a Member Day on Sept. 19, where members proposed changes to the legislative process, including allowing bills to have two original sponsors, expediting the ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Three years in the wild: how a fugitive father has hidden his children for so long
Despite a sighting by pig hunters this month, Tom Phillips and his three children continue to evade New Zealand authorities. It is a question that has gripped New Zealand for three years, and one ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
How Long Is Black Ops 6's Campaign? Here's What We Know So Far
The next big Call of Duty game, Black Ops 6 , launches on October 25. Many might be wondering how long the campaign will take to complete. That remains to be seen, but one of the game's senior ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
‘They want to show no one can escape’: how the long arm of Russia is reaching out for Putin critics in exile
Moscow is using ties with neighbouring countries to deport and arrest anti-war Russians who fled after invasion of Ukraine. Lev Skoriakin, 23, fled Russia in January 2023 after he was accused of ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar
Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge. Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Trump’s Hostility to Democracy
We explore the ways that Trump could undermine democratic traditions.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Ex-Flyers Goalie Already Thriving With Maple Leafs
This former Philadelphia Flyers goalie is off to a strong start with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
South Korea’s Modern Dance Scene is Thriving
Thanks to government support — and a collaborative spirit among dance companies — the medium is thriving across the country.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Willpower Is Not Enough for Even the Greatest Leaders to Thrive
Your company needs more than your conviction.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Payton Pritchard is thriving as a momentum shifter for Celtics
Payton Pritchard's "gut punch" buzzer-beater vs. the Bucks was the latest example of the Celtics guard shifting the energy off the bench.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail
This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutionsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Here's how much you can make in 2025 and still pay 0% capital gains
The 0% capital gains bracket could offer tax planning opportunities, experts say. Here are the taxable income limits for 2025.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Europe is trapped between technocracy and democracy
As the EU fills its top jobs, the risk is that von der Leyen will end up as a leader without followers in national capitalsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
These stocks thrived during high inflation — and they share one thing in common
Strategists Jason DeSena Trennert and Ryan Grabinski, of the institutional brokerage Strategas, point out that 117 of the S&P 500 companies have a lower credit-default swap spread than the United ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15
