Europe prepares for 'America First' push no matter who wins the U.S. election

Trump's first tenure at the White House was a challenging time for some European leaders.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

U.S. will be ‘more pro-crypto’ after this election, no matter who wins, says Ripple CEO Garlinghouse

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is a big cynic on U.S. crypto regulation, but highly optimistic about the post-election environment around the corner.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

Worried about the election and your investments? Here’s what four top brokerages advise

There’s a lot of messaging going on, but you still have to read between the lines.

Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago

Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in Europe

The South Caucasus country of Georgia will go to the polls Saturday in a parliamentary election many citizens believe may be the most crucial vote of their lifetimes

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Thursday Briefing: How Europe Sees the U.S. Election

Plus, the dark side of A.I. companionship apps.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death

Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."

14 days until the election... Who's winning?

With election day just two weeks away, Americast looks at the approaches being taken by both candidates.

The Premier League Players Who Took Longest to Win Their First Game

A current player has played 20 Premier League matches. He has won none of them. But he still doesn’t hold the record.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared

With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says

Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economy

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending

Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S. manufacturing, and higher infrastructure spending

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

3 Key Strategies to Sell More to the People Who Matter Most

If sales were easy, I suppose anyone could do it.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Taxes will go up no matter who becomes president. The question is, how much?

Putting campaign promises aside, the realistic prospect is for hard choices and initiatives that are limited in scope.

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

Invite Ukraine to join NATO and win the peace in Europe

It is morally correct, long-overdue and in the West’s interest to invite the biggest and most battle-hardened army in Europe to join NATO.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Tense election fight for Georgia's future in Europe

The ruling Georgian Dream faces electoral opponents who want to revive Georgia's stalled bid to join the EU.

Do we have any idea who will win the US election? No. Uncertainty is sky-high | Cas Mudde

Not only do we have no idea who will win, we also may not get a result till days after the election. It is generally believed that Americans only start to care about presidential elections one ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Leaked U.S. Intelligence Suggests Israel Is Preparing to Strike Iran

American officials are trying to determine the source of the leak, which describes military drills and weapons placement, and how damaging it might be.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe

Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...

The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing

Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American Senate

World - Financial Times - October 21

'Disruption and havoc': Courtroom chaos of Trump's first term expected to return if he wins election

Trump’s impulsive leadership style and frequent controversial pronouncements played a complicating role in the administration’s many court battles during his time in office.

Politics - NBC News - 1 hour ago

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.

Politics - Politico - October 14

50-50 elections are bad for America

It doesn't strain credulity to imagine that a close race could lead to a disputed outcome, which could then lead to violence.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

'Ready for anything': Democrats tout post-election legal preparations

The Harris campaign says it is taking steps to prepare for "anything Republicans throw at us" in court before, after and on Election Day.

2024 election updates: Trump asks JD Vance, 'How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?'

Most polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump mostly neck-and-neck in key states with less than two weeks to go to Election Day.

MAGA Unchained in Madison Square Garden

Trump’s big rally featured unadulterated racism and more talk of “enemies from within.”

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Who will win Pennsylvania's "swingiest" county?

Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has called it the "swingiest of all swing counties in the swingiest of all swing states." It's Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Paul Kane, senior congressional ...

High stakes in Georgian election as voters decide path in Europe

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Polls open in Georgia's parliamentary election that could determine the country's future in Europe

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Georgia's pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory

The opposition disputes initial results giving the ruling party 54%, after exit polls tell a different story.

Pro-Europe opposition groups call foul on Georgia election result

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Can Corporate America Help Harris Win Pennsylvania?

The vice president has raised huge sums and has won over many business leaders. Despite that, the presidential race remains tight in battleground states.

Business - The New York Times - October 14

Malinin hits backflip, quads to win Skate America

U.S. and world champion Ilia Malinin hit four quads and a backflip, which had been banned until this season, to win the Skate America title for the third year in a row.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Elon Musk selects Omead Afshar to lead Tesla’s North America, Europe operations: report

Amid slumping share prices and electric-vehicle demand, Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Elon Musk has reportedly shaken things up at the company’s business in North America and Europe.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Meet Zara Lachlan – the 21-year-old rowing solo from Europe to South America

“I am rowing solo and unsupported from mainland Europe to mainland South America, minimum rowing 15 hours a day, and it is expected to take me just under 90 days.”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

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