Democrats have tried to block third party candidates. They could still be spoilers

Senate candidate Tim Sheehy's firm leaves Montana county with empty promises of jobs

After Tim Sheehy's firm persuaded officials in Gallatin County, Montana to issue $160 million in bonds so it could expand locally, the firm used most of the money to pay off previous investors.

Harris turns to the Democratic Party's biggest stars to make her closing argument to voters

After having spent the last month trying to persuade undecided voters to support her, Kamala Harris will now pivot to the closing argument phase of her campaign.

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba suggests he intends to stay on as PM after ruling coalition loses majority

It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Steelers' Mike Tomlin says NFL admitted it shouldn't have flagged blocked extra point vs. Jets: 'That's life'

This is the second time this year the NFL has falsely flagged the Steelers

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Mourinho: I could still win Prem with Man United

Jose Mourinho said mischievously that he's still hopeful he could become a Premier League Champion with Manchester United if Manchester City are retroactively docked points due to Financial Fair ...

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Could The Avalanche, Blue Jackets And Penguins Still Make Goalie Trades?

The Colorado Avalanche's results have improved, but there is still hesitation about their goaltending. There is speculation about them, the Blue Jackets and the Penguins.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Can Democrats still win in rural states? Montana’s Senate race offers high-stakes litmus test

Jon Tester is fighting to keep his Senate seat amid the prospect that Democrats like him are now facing political extinction in the state. He was a young and little-known underdog. So Max Baucus, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Trump is the only GOP candidate some young voters have ever known. It's shaped their worldview.

Young voters born in the mid-to-late '90s have faced three election cycles where the stakes seem massive, the candidates don’t feel fresh and Trump has been a constant on the ballot, they said.

How our candidates’ trade policies could kill our Santa Claus economy

Both have made promises that, if implemented, would end the import sleigh ride and make us poorer.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

MLB trade candidates: Top 25 players who could be moved before 2025 season and their potential landing spots

Every team will take calls on their players this offseason, but some are still more likely to be traded

Sports - CBS Sports - 1 hour ago

Ambulance's drug could have saved Novichok victim's life

The Novichok victim was initially misdiagnosed, which meant a live-saving drug was not administered.

Do Arsenal have a red card problem - and could it cost them the title?

Just eight games into the Premier League season and Arsenal have already had three players sent off - but just how costly could it be?

What impact could Taylor Swift really have on the US election?

Swift's fandom is mobilising for Kamala Harris - but not everyone is convinced.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Leaked Achievements Contain Spoilers

After a nearly 10-year hiatus between games, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is finally going to arrive at the end of the month. Unfortunately for gamers who want to avoid spoilers, The Veilguard's ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Democratic senators slam McDonald's for menu price hikes they say have outpaced inflation

Three senators are asking McDonald’s about its menu price hikes in recent years, arguing the increases are higher than they should be — even with inflation.

Here in Michigan, we know the Democrats have failed on Gaza – and they’ll pay dearly for it | Mona Mawari

My community is a hub of Arab and Muslim America. Kamala Harris’s stance on the Middle East has left us hurt and angry. We speak to voters in the states that will decide the US election about the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.

The party’s hot streak in statewide elections faces a crucial test in out-state districts long held by Republicans.

Politics - Politico - 5 days ago

Pennsylvania Democrat says someone ‘should have been fired’ over Trump MSG rally

Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) said she thinks someone “should have been fired” over former President Trump’s rally earlier this week at Madison Square Garden. “Why isn’t somebody fired for that?” ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

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