Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Brandon Miller's putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a dramatic 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night

Sports - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Corporate Germany is on sale

German companies have become relatively small and relatively cheap

World - Financial Times - October 18

Is Germany’s business model broken?

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

U.S. to Send Troops to Israel, and a Splintering Democratic Coalition

Plus, SpaceX makes a tricky “catch.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition

Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Harris allies seek to keep the 'Biden coalition' in the fold

As President Joe Biden fought to remain in the presidential race this summer, advisers often argued there existed a “Biden coalition” — a cohort only the incumbent could hold together.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

German coalition, opposition agree on anti-Semitism crackdown

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

Tom Brady's minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders approved by NFL owners

Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.

Prosecutors Crack Down on Illicit AI Imagery Involving Minors

U.S. federal prosecutors are ramping up their pursuit of criminals using AI to create child sex abuse images.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors

Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Intel seeks billions for minority stake in Altera business, sources say

This move that would represent a sharp about-face from its earlier public messaging about the larger company's prospects.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Texas AG sues doctor accused of providing transgender care to 21 minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor Thursday accusing her of providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Suit against Roman Polanski over alleged rape of minor in 1973 settled

A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.

Entertainment - CBS News - October 23

Michigan youth pastor arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct against minors

A Michigan church youth pastor who moonlights as a Christian rock singer and has performed before high-profile conservative audiences has been accused of preying on teenagers in his father’s flock ...

UK urged to send fewer offenders back to jail for minor probation breaches

Growing number punished for breaking conditions of release, undermining efforts to ease overcrowding

World - Financial Times - October 29

Steve Bannon speaks after leaving prison, mentions Puerto Ricans, minorities

Steve Bannon, a former strategist for Donald Trump's White House and right-wing podcaster, said he feels empowered after serving four months in prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon also made a ...

Texas AG sues second doctor accused of providing transgender care to minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued an El Paso doctor on Tuesday, accusing him of providing transition-related medical care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.

Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud

When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.

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