Democrats need to understand being relatable is more important than being right

Democrats approach elections — and communicating with voters — through a lens of how they think the world should be, rather than meeting them in the world as it actually is.

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Self-preservation is American and Democrats need to understand that

I expect the Democratic Party, in the coming days and weeks, will examine its messaging and strategize paths forward for down-ballot candidates in 2025 and beyond.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The Unbearable Importance of Being 32nd in the World at Tennis

Come late this season and early in the next, the fiercest battles in tennis are outside the top ten.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

More startups are being spun out of Klarna than any other European fintech unicorn

Alumni from Klarna have gone on to create 62 new startups — more than any other fintech unicorn in Europe, according to a new report from VC firm Accel.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Fake election-related videos being spread on social media

A video circulating on social media purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker ripping up a ballot is fake. Our CBS News Confirmed team traced the video to an anonymous account with a ...

More families being 'forced' into home education

The children's commissioner says she is "deeply concerned" by a doubling in home education figures.

Events being held to raise awareness concerning Ukrainian humanitarian needs

World - Yahoo News - October 23

British coaches need to broaden their horizons or risk being left behind | Will Unwin

Where once British football coaches brought revolution to other countries, they are now playing catch-up. Rúben Amorim is the latest coach to head from Portugal to England on a well-travelled route ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Georgia-Texas controversy: Is it more important to get a call right or follow procedure?

Ironically, the call that went against Georgia and for Texas wound up helping the Bulldogs and hurting the Longhorns.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Bill Gates is surprised more people don't ask him these 'boring' questions: They're 'more important than the GDP'

Bill Gates fields a lot of questions about AI and climate change. He's surprised more people don't ask him about topics like global health, he says.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Michigan's Wink Martindale fires thinly veiled shot at Giants: 'Better than being some places that are 2-7'

Martindale left the Giants after a tumultuous 2023 season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected

The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.

Business - CNBC - November 7

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

On the Ballot, Abortion Rights Proved More Popular Than Kamala Harris

In states like Arizona and Nevada, some voters split their tickets, supporting abortion rights measures while also backing Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

More Republican than Democratic men think of themselves as 'highly masculine'

Republican men are significantly more likely than Democratic men to rate themselves as “highly masculine,” according to a Pew Research Center survey. The survey — conducted in early September and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Challenged universities need more than UK’s tuition fee thaw

Most vulnerable are lower-tier institutions that rely on international students hit by recent visa changes

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

49ers rookie WR Ricky Pearsall scores first career TD less than 11 weeks after being shot in the chest

Pearsall has scored his first career TD

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

How to Stop Being a People Pleaser

We have some useful tips from experts. But no worries if you’re not ready!

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Annual UFO report finds 21 cases of more than 700 received need more analysis

Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."

‘They don’t understand my life’: what the Democrats misread about America

Donald Trump’s win shows party’s agenda failed to connect with voters, say critics

World - Financial Times - November 7

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

Cowboys and 49ers are teetering. More than ever, both need QBs Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy to stave off a collapse.

We may say this isn’t a game that’s about quarterback money, but when it’s over, take a walk through the fan base of whichever quarterback loses this game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Harris and Trump need to win over older voters on more than just Social Security and Medicare

This election, older voters are worrying about issues that may not seem to directly affect them.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Rafael Leao's display vs. Real Madrid shows why AC Milan need him now more than ever

The Portuguese winger finally had a strong game against the Spanish giants

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Mikel Arteta needs ‘Chelsea effect’ more than ever to lift ailing Arsenal | David Hytner

The manager takes his team to Stamford Bridge on Sunday in search of another big result against London rivals. For Mikel Arteta, it was an up-close-and-personal illustration of the task ahead, a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Toddler's death now being treated as murder

Tavia Da Costa, who was due to turn two later this month, died in Dungannon on Sunday.

Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made

Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustain

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Dame Maureen Lipman: ‘I was afraid of being forgotten’

The actor, 78, talks about the thrill of performing, becoming a mother, and why hers is the luckiest generation of women. Panto was my chance to perform somewhere other than on the sideboard as a ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

The new corporate green goal: being ‘nature positive’

More companies are committing to protect and improve biodiversity. But some experts fear the potential for greenwashing

Business - Financial Times - October 21

English smacking ban being considered by government

Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.

When Is Liam Payne’s Funeral Being Held?

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Surfer dies after reportedly being impaled by swordfish

An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing in Indonesia, local media reported.

UNESCO: Journalists being pressured through false allegations

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Pep: Haaland goal 'not normal for a human being'

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland's outrageous goal in Manchester City's 5-0 win over Sparta Prague should "not be normal for a human being."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Trump's being called a 'fascist.' What does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump has been hit with claims that he's a "fascist" from his former chief of staff,f John Kelly, and his opponent, Kamala Harris.

Why are climate battles being waged at the state level?

Greenhouse gases aren’t confined by borders.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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