How Americans are connecting with spirituality

How Trump Connected With So Many Americans

Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How migrant children are using soccer to connect

Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...

Colombia's Awa people resist violence, maintain 'spiritual bond' with nature

World - Yahoo News - October 25

How we met: ‘We connected in a chat room, lost touch – then found each other 10 years later’

Alicia and Tola, now in their late 30s, met on an internet chatroom in the 90s. They reconnected through Facebook years later and remain close, despite living on opposite sides of the Atlantic . ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers

More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a ...

How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

How Trump Upended the Gender Dynamics of American Politics

A set of easy answers that’s a formula for more alienation and anger.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty

The next generation of Jaquezes -- siblings Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos -- are upholding the family tradition while staying connected to their roots.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace

Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.

Business - Inc. - October 14

How Arizona Senate candidates are engaging with Native American voters

Senate Democratic candidate Ruben Gallego has now visited 20 of the 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona, communities that have historically felt isolated from the government. NBC News' Vaughn ...

How Americans living in border towns feel about immigration

Immigration has been a heavily discussed political topic this election cycle. But what do Americans who live near the U.S.-Mexico border have to say? CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is ...

Majority of Americans are stressed by the election, survey finds. Here's how to cope.

A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.

How The Hill and its editor helped launch my American journalism career

Jonathan Swan, a journalist from Australia, was given a chance by Bob Cusack, editor-in-chief of The Hill, to work in American journalism and he has since become a respected political reporter.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Housing, Tariffs and Debt: Four Experts Debate How to Fix the American Economy

One set of writers on the left and another on the right lay out competing visions for what the next president should do.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year

Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.

How older Americans are grappling with hanging up their car keys

The aging U.S. population raises new questions about how to approach keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.

Perception matters: Fear of crime is changing how Americans live

Despite confusion over crime statistics, a new national poll finds that most Americans believe crime has increased over the past few years. The poll also shows how fear of crime is changing the way ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How the Federal Reserve interest rate cut could affect Americans

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut could affect Americans who are borrowing money or are saving money. Jacob Sonenshine, a markets reporter at Barron's, joins CBS News with more on the ...

Spike Lee: 'I don't know how people can be true Americans' and go along with Trump 'path'

Spike Lee is calling Donald Trump potentially winning back the White House a "doomsday" scenario, saying he's incredulous how "true Americans" can support the former president. "He said there ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

‘I had to fill the tub with ice water’: Americans on how they climate-proof their homes

US readers are responding to the reality of the climate crisis by adapting their homes, from insulation as a refuge from heat to removing yard debris in case of wildfires. Rose, 62, was living in a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence

Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generations

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Column: How an 'American Cholo' went from Hillary Clinton fan to Trump voter

Welcome to 'American Cholo,' a podcast Gill Tejada has hosted since 2018 that initially aired stories about gang life and Chicano culture but has now turned full Trump bro.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Here’s how the American press can survive four years of Trump | Margaret Sullivan

The media will be under siege, but former Washington Post editor Marty Baron has some ideas for what journalists can do. Everything we know about the next US president suggests that the press in ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump's win — here's how many would actually leave

Google Trends showed searches related to "leaving the country" and "how to move to …" spiked following the news that Donald Trump is returning to the White House.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina

An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Polymarket Identifies a French Trader Behind Big Trump Bets

Polymarket said that it had linked a single trader to accounts that have wagered heavily on the Republican to win, pushing up his odds on the prediction market.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

3 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

Once Incarcerated, Now This Man Connects Students to Clean Energy Careers

Clean energy careers are on the rise, and one expert is showing students the way to find them,

Business - Inc. - October 13

What we know about the arrest made in connection to FEMA threats

A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening some of those involved in hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials say the threats forced FEMA responders, who have been ...

Israel assures US that retaliation against Iran will target military

Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sites

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

Also in this newsletter: Meloni hits back against Albania migration hub criticism

World - Financial Times - October 15

Watch as North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea

Pyongyang vowed to sever road and railway access to South Korea in a bid to “completely separate” the two countries.

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Standoff near LAX connected to shooting of Santa Monica College employee

The gunman who shot a longtime Santa Monica College employee is dead following a pursuit that ended in a standoff in El Segundo, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

Cleveland wins $60 million federal grant to help connect Downtown to the lakefront

Cleveland took a significant leap Wednesday on the road to remaking its lakefront. The city won almost $60 million in federal grants to help convert the Shoreway into a slimmed-down boulevard.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

No, you’re not imagining it – the UK’s 5G connection really is crap | Chris Stokel-Walker

We are lagging behind other G7 countries, but improving mobile networks could add billions to the economy. The leafy countryside of Sussex is delightful to drive through, all twisting country lanes ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Matthew Stafford connects with Demarcus Robinson for two TDs as Rams hold edge

Stafford, who entered the game with three passing touchdowns on the season, has thrown four vs. the Vikings.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

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