How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

Business - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

What an ‘Airbnbopoly’ Game Says About Silicon Valley’s Standoff With Lina Khan

In 2020, LinkedIn founder, tech investor, and Harris megadonor Reid Hoffman made a custom Monopoly board to celebrate Airbnb’s IPO. Instead of jail, it sent players to “Government Regulation.”

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Progressives gear up for their first big fight if Harris wins: Protecting Lina Khan

Progressives are promising a big fight if Kamala Harris removes FTC Chair Lina Khan, who has gone after Amazon and Facebook.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

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

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Project 2025's rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year's election

For a year, Project 2025 has endured as a persistent force in the presidential election

How battleground states became so pivotal in presidential elections

Of the 50 states, voters in just seven of them are likely to determine the next president thanks to the Electoral College. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ campaigns have spent millions on ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers

The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago

How immigration became a key 2024 election issue for Trump, Harris

Immigration and security at the U.S.-Mexico border have remained pivotal voting issues for many Americans participating in the 2024 elections. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how voters ...

How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers

The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Georgia elections chair criticizes 'activist' board members

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier slammed his Republican colleagues Monday, after the state passed new election rules regarding hand-counting ballots. Fervier, in an exclusive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 election

At a recent naturalization ceremony, nine immigrants from countries spanning from Lebanon and Germany to Taiwan and Mexico took their oaths to become American citizens

Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics

Attention paid to gun violence prevention has had to compete and, at times, has been overshadowed by other hot-button campaign topics.

Elon Musk’s X is boosting election conspiracy theories with AI-powered trending topics

The misinformation boosted by X’s AI model Grok included conspiracy theories about voter fraud and unsubstantiated smears about Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump pushes false election claims, 'weaves' from topics during Joe Rogan interview

Donald Trump's anticipated interview with Joe Rogan turned into a long-winded conversation where the former president again pushed false claims about the 2020 election.

Harris campaign co-chair on strategy heading into Election Day

Election Day is 12 days away. So what is Vice President Kamala Harris' strategy over the coming days? Mitch Landrieu, co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss.

RNC Chair: ‘We are in a great position to win this thing on Election Day’

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley said in a Sunday interview that he is confident in former President Trump's ability to win the electoral college vote on Tuesday. “We certainly ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Georgia State Election Board chair discusses conspiracies, threats and more

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier said that threats against the board were "spiking" in August and September but have "significantly reduced" recently.

How George Orwell became a dead metaphor

On the use and abuse of one of Britain’s greatest writers

Business - Financial Times - October 19

How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular

For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause

Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Senate Intel chair frets about foreign actors spreading hurricane, election misinformation

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday indicated that he is concerned foreign actors are spreading misinformation related to the recovery from a pair of recent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

How a former football standout became wrestling's next big thing

A former college football standout turned NXT champion, Trick Williams is teetering on the edge of pro wrestling superstardom.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm

Tech - ABC News - October 16

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm

Entertainment - ABC News - October 16

How Silicon Valley Billionaires Became Trump’s Biggest Donors

Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

How a casual dinner became karaoke night with Bruce Springsteen

How the U.S. economy became so hostile to parents — and who benefits

The financial strain felt by families is not the result of individual choices. Rather, experts told MarketWatch, it reflects an economy that isn’t adequately supporting families and may be actively ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

How Liberty Media became one of the world's most valuable sports empires

As global lockdowns began in 2020, sports fans surged online and Liberty Media had a chance to realize Chairman John Malone's vision.

Business - CNBC - October 20

How Jessica Tarlov of ‘The Five’ Became a Liberal Star on Fox News

A die-hard Democrat, she is a resident dissenter on “The Five,” the most-watched show in cable news. Does she have the hardest job on television?

Business - The New York Times - October 26

The stoicism secret: how Ryan Holiday became a Silicon Valley guru

He has sold 5m books about this ancient Greek approach to life – and been feted by sports teams and CEOs. What makes this former PR man so popular?. What is it that made the former PR man turned ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

How New York City’s Migrant Crisis Became a Potent Campaign Issue

Across New York State, Republican and Democratic candidates are using the city’s migrant crisis to attract voters fearful of its effects on their districts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

How the coldest place on Earth became one of the world’s hottest vacation spots

World - Yahoo News - October 28

The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women

From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

How a 73-Year-Old Visionary Became the Grandfather of Football Analytics

Mike Eayrs crunched numbers before it was popular, and now the retiree is credited with sparking the N.F.L.’s interest in data science.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist

With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

Raise the Flagg: How Duke's super-freshman became the Maine man

Maine is hardly a hoops hotbed, but Cooper Flagg's Duke debut, and likely No. 1 NBA Draft pick status, has kids in his home state "dreaming bigger because of him."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

How Kemi Badenoch Became Leader of the UK Conservative Party

Kemi Badenoch’s ascent is partly the result of a deliberate diversifying of the party under David Cameron in the 2000s. In her politics, she exemplifies its more recent rightward turn.

World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Furniture of Champions: How Paris Olympics Tables and Chairs Are Finding a Second Life Online

Sold and auctioned off to small businesses, Olympic Village decor lives on in a seemingly endless chain of resellers.

Business - Inc. - October 16

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