How does the Electoral College work?

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.

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Business - Financial Times - October 27

How the House would pick the president in the event of an Electoral College tie

Explainer: If no one gets 270 electoral votes, the House of Representative decides who wins the presidency, with each state delegation getting one vote.

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.

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Map shows how many Electoral College votes your state has in 2024

It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the presidency — it's the outcome of the Electoral College. This map shows how many votes each state gets in 2024.

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Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Has the Electoral College ever favored Democrats?

Did you know there have been five U.S. Presidential Elections in which the winner lost the popular vote?

Politics - The Hill - November 3

A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome

Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

Could Trump Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Electoral College?

It’s not likely, but it’s not something that can be dismissed either, recent polling suggests.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.

Slight popular vote win for Harris could equal Electoral College victory

A winning margin of just a couple percentage points in the popular vote could translate into an Electoral College victory for Vice President Harris, a significant shift from the last two cycles ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

WATCH: How Harris or Trump could win 270 electoral votes

ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling data and how former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could win the election.

How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could reach 270 electoral votes

A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to become the next president. Ed O'Keefe looks at the scenarios that offer Donald Trump and Kamala Harris their best paths to victory as Election Day unfolds.

Harris regains slight lead nationally yet Electoral College holds the cards: POLL

Vice President Kamala Harris has regained a slight lead among likely voters nationally in the latest ABC News/Ipsos poll.

What you need to know about the Electoral College as 2024 race nears end

Here's everything you need to know about the Electoral College as the 2024 presidential race nears its end

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Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

How close does the presidential election have to be for a recount?

The race has been tight, but how close does it have to be for a recount?

Politics - The Hill - November 5

How does Guardiola compare to other legendary managers?

As the Pep Guardiola contract news breaks, BBC Sport asks how does he compare to some other managerial legends?

How to put Europe’s savings to work

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Working Well: How to Find the Elusive Work-Life Balance

It can be hard to learn to slow down and find work-life balance.

Business - Inc. - November 3

How Much Does It Cost to Attend a Yankees-Dodgers World Series Game?

The price of entry to a Fall Classic game this year could be the most expensive in recent history.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $30,000 HELOC comes with cheap monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead. Here's what to know.

How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?

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Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?

The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

How much money does the President of the United States make?

The U.S. president's salary has remained unchanged since 2001. Here is how much the nation's chief executive earns.

The price of love: how much does dating cost – and who pays the bill?

From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting your finances right. Putting yourself out there always comes at a cost: you have to be vulnerable, open ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Four things enterprises need to think about for effective agents

Writer CEO May Habib explains the four things companies need to know before setting off on their agentic AI journey.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

How much does a $10,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $10,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead.

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

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What is melanoma, who does it affect and how can people avoid it?

For people aged 25 to 49 melanoma is the second most common form of cancer, but the risk can be reduced. Over the past two decades, cancer cases in the UK have been rising twice as fast for people ...

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Amid challenges of an oversized Chelsea squad and external criticism, Guillem Balague looks at how new manager Enzo Maresca has turned the club's fortunes around.

How companies can deal with in-work sickness

High levels of post-pandemic absenteeism are creating problems for employers

World - Financial Times - November 12

How Much Socializing at Work Is Too Much?

My employees spend a lot of time chatting, but I don’t want to kill morale.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

More students are eligible for college aid, but fewer high schoolers enroll — 'there's still work to do,' official says

Although more students are eligible for federal aid this year, rising college costs and ballooning student debt balances are still major concerns.

Business - CNBC - October 23

A look at how the election is playing out on college campuses

Millions of Gen Zers will vote in their first election this year. Nancy Chen went to Penn State in the battleground state of Pennsylvania to see how the political discourse is affecting life on ...

How the Coolest Helmets in College Football Are Made

Armando Villarreal left his municipal job working for a small town in Nebraska to become a leader in a highly specialized field.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

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