Final pleas, postal vote delays and dogs: British voters go to the polls
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Sports - ESPN
Poll: Sanders tops 'muddy' race for 1st QB drafted
Nearly halfway through the college football season, Colorado's Shedeur Sanders leads a fascinating race among the top quarterbacks to see who will be the first one taken in the NFL draft.55 minutes ago - NFL -
Tech - GameSpot
Starfield Is Going Through An Identity Crisis
After a year of patches and updates, new mods from the community, and a meaty expansion, there's no denying that the Starfield experience is better than it was at launch. But is it the revamp that ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Two children, aged 4 and 6, injured by four dogs
A woman is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control.5 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Watch: Dog steals Gareth Bale’s golf ball after near-perfect chip
A dog managed to do what many of football’s greatest defenders never could – steal the ball off Gareth Bale. The former Wales international looked on in disbelief at the Dunhill Links as a puppy ...5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Good girl and true hero’: dog saves owner by leading US officer to her home
Gita, 13, sat down in middle of road in Washington state after owner hurt his leg, fell and couldn’t get up. A dog saved her owner – who hurt his leg at home in rural Washington state , fell and ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Arab spring dreams in ruins as Tunisia goes to polls against backdrop of repression
Critics of incumbent Kais Saied say he has increasingly bent the country’s institutions to his will. Tunisia will hold a presidential election on Sunday against the backdrop of a crackdown on ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Flatpack coffins and robot dogs: patents applications show UK inventions of 2023
Other submissions included a vertical grand piano, smart goalie gloves and cheese made of potatoes. A robot dog that does the vacuuming, a flatpack coffin and a cross between a cookie and a cake ...12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia judge tosses voting machine lawsuit
A Fulton County judge determined that Georgia voting machines are secure ahead of this year’s general election in a Friday ruling after some state Republicans argued they were defective, labeling ...17 hours ago -
Politics - CBS News
Why fracking is a major issue for securing Pennsylvania voters
One of the tightest races this presidential election is the battle for Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes. In 2016, former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania by just over 44,200 votes. In ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Guardiola wants delayed start for Man City next season
Pep Guardiola wants Manchester City's first matches of next season to be postponed but fears the Premier League are not interested in helping ease the burden on their players.22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Premier League rejects Manchester City’s plea for longer summer break
Guardiola tells league ‘thank you so much’ for refusal City’s campaign extended by Club World Cup defence Pep Guardiola has revealed the Premier League has rejected Manchester City’s request to ...22 hours ago - Premier League -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Arizona, Conservative Activists Are Videotaping Volunteers Registering Voters
In Arizona and other states, the activists are accusing Latino advocacy groups of registering undocumented immigrants. Canvassers are growing concerned about safety.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Electric cars brought from China to the EU to be hit with steep tax rise
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.Yesterday - China -
Top stories - BBC News
Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place
The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
A British team will race in the America’s Cup final for the first time since 1964 after beating Italians
A British team will race in the America’s Cup final for the first time since 1964 after beating ItaliansYesterday -
World - Financial Times
In British politics, the centre no longer holds
Real energy is to be found in single-issue groups and parties to the left and right of Labour and the ToriesYesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Four Weeks to Go
With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in the tightest of races, who will come out on top? Listen to our political round table on the 2024 election.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations
A technical problem at Germany’s air traffic control agency has caused disruptions, with some flights canceled at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s biggestYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Meet Spot, the LAPD's new crimefighting robot dog
The futuristic four-legged machine, which boasts the size and agility of a 70-pound golden retriever, has been met with both fascination and concern.Yesterday -
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Top stories - BBC News
Relief and fear ahead of assisted dying bill vote
Activists on both sides of the debate are reacting to plans for the first vote on the issue in years.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Chagos Islands, British treatment and Tory rivalries
Conservative leadership hopefuls attack Labour and clash over decision, though there is a historical irony in all thisYesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Norwegian Air Shuttle Warns on Costs as Boeing Delivery Delays Drag On
The low-cost carrier will prioritize cost-saving measures as a strike at Boeing further delays deliveries of new aircraft.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Hodinkee, the Watch Site, Is Sold to Watches of Switzerland
Neither Benjamin Clymer, its founder, nor the Watches of Switzerland Group would disclose terms, but they stressed that coverage would continue to be independent.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Why are the British so reluctant to invest?
Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effectsYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
BA flight cancellations and delays double post-Covid
Airline must do more to improve operations, even at expense of financial returns, say industry executives and analystsYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK prosecutors invite pleas from suspects in Entain bribery probe
Crown Prosecution Service prepares to make charging decisions after Entain paid £615mn to resolve investigationYesterday - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Harris edges Trump by 2 points in new national poll
Vice President Harris edged out her rival, former President Trump, by 2 points in a national poll released Thursday. The new NPR/PBS News/Marist survey found Harris outpacing the former president ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Walz to attend 'Million Muslim Votes' summit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will attend a Muslim American advocacy group's summit on Thursday in an effort to turn out voters as Vice President Harris works ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Donald Trump, You Lucky Dog
It’s unnerving how many fortunate things have happened to this guy.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Scott leads Democratic challenger in Florida Senate race: Poll
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has a 6-point lead against former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) in the Florida Senate race, according to a new poll by Napolitan News Service. The same poll shows ...2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
British nationals tell of 'surreal' Lebanon evacuation
Student Isobel Taper says it feels "surreal" being back in the UK, having left her boyfriend and cats in Beirut.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump edges Harris by 1 point in Wisconsin poll
Former President Trump is leading Vice President Harris by a razor-thin margin in the battleground state of Wisconsin, according to a poll released Wednesday. The Trafalgar Group survey asked ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cash2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
What the elites don’t understand about the Trump vote
People are confounded that Donald Trump might win back the White House; ironically, their confusion says more about their ignorance and narrow-mindedness than about Trump voters.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Harris tries to lock in anti-Trump Republican voters
Liz Cheney to stump for Democratic presidential candidate in swing state Wisconsin on Thursday2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.2 days ago - Donald Trump