In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
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Business - MarketWatch
Medicare open-enrollment will be a doozy this year. Here’s how to make smart choices.
Read plan details carefully, and expect changes to prices and coverage.6 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Troubling Quiet of North Carolina’s Cell Service Outages
Service has been restored in some areas after Hurricane Helene, but many people are still unable to communicate by phone, which has hampered relief efforts, worried loved ones and complicated daily ...8 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Ever-Shrinking Condos Are the Choice of Investors in Toronto and Vancouver
A new report shows that small condo units are preferred by investors and that a lack of investor buyers may now be delaying new buildings.10 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Is a Different Kind of Flop
Plenty of movies bomb, but Francis Ford Coppola’s latest is part of a different class of box office failures.11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Death investigated at troubled children's ward
Chloe Longster died in November 2022 after arriving at hospital with chest pain and flu-like symptoms.13 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Guilt and sadness as Trump returns to scene of assassination attempt
The town is undergoing its own healing process ahead of the former president's visit.15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Biden praises Cheney endorsement of Harris: 'I've never been so proud'
President Biden told reporters he’s “never been so proud” of Liz Cheney Thursday night after she delivered a speech in support of Vice President Harris. “She made one of the most consequential ...19 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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 -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats irked over 'pro-choice' GOP candidates
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Dems irked as GOP rivals tout ‘pro-choice’ positions A handful of Republican candidates running for ...21 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Review: Kindness is the takeaway in the Holocaust-era-set 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'
In a sequel that's thematically related to 2017's 'Wonder,' the values of empathy and bravery are translated to a tale of a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.23 hours ago -
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 -
Politics - NBC News
Biden says the election will be 'free and fair,' but 'I don't know whether it will be peaceful'
President Joe Biden said Friday he was confident that the November election would be "free and fair" but expressed concerns that it may not be "peaceful."Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina towns under mud after Helene
The feet-high mud and debris in Marshall, North Carolina, is reportedly being considered hazardous as efforts to clean up from Helene's damage continue. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Biden: The election will ‘be free and fair’ but ‘I don’t know whether it will be peaceful’
During a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing, President Biden was asked about the 2024 presidential election. The president said he expects it will be “free and fair,” but cast ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Mexico Can Sue U.S. Gun Makers
The justices will consider whether a 2005 law that gives gun makers broad immunity applies in the case, which accuses them of complicity in supplying cartels with weapons.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
How the Texans are utilizing Stefon Diggs differently than the Bills did in 2023
Evaluating Diggs' first four games in Houston and how they differ from his 2023 season in BuffaloYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Karl-Anthony Towns talks about his Dominican roots and why he's proud of his work off the court
Karl-Anthony towns, who just left the Minnesota Timberwolves for the New York Knicks said about his social justice work that “to be recognized for what I do off the court is all I’ve ever wanted to ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Some Republicans embrace ‘pro-choice’ label, infuriating Democrats
A few Republicans running for competitive or Democratic-leaning congressional seats are adopting and reviving a label that was nearly extinct in their party: pro-choice. The terminology marks some ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
Politics - The Hill
Harris employs radically different approach than Hillary Clinton
Kamala Harris is taking a significantly different approach than fellow Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the final stretch of the presidential campaign. Harris hasn't leaned into shattering ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Dangerous e-motorbikes 'putting town under siege'
There are fears it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed by reckless riders.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Building new UK towns needs radical approach, says task force chair
Michael Lyons says potential locations for housing developments will be identified next summerYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Wet and wonderful: discovering the joys of rainy season in Trinidad
Most tourists stay away but, taking her inspiration from locals, Susan Elderkin learns to embrace the delugeYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Tim Walz makes direct appeal to conflicted Muslim voters
Democrats are stepping up outreach to Muslim and Arab voters, who could be critical in states like Michigan but are concerned about U.S. support for Israel.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can simplify your choices
An alternative S&P 500 strategy; pro stock-buying secrets, and how you can outperform most fund managers.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Fever’s Caitlin Clark is near-unanimous choice for WNBA’s Rookie of the Year
Indiana star receives 66 of 67 votes after historic year Chicago’s Angel Reese picks up other first-place vote Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Republican former election clerk jailed for nine years over voter interference
Tina Peters, who was lauded by election deniers, convicted over scheme inspired by false claims about 2020 result. A local elections official who became a hero to election deniers was sentenced to ...2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Abuse Claims Add to Telegram C.E.O. Pavel Durov’s Legal Troubles
The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
The Cayman Islands plans to hold a referendum on whether to make the possession of small amounts of marijuana a minor crime2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
The US needs a different perspective on Latin America
To ensure the intraregional trade flows that American prosperity relies on, the U.S. must prioritize partners in the region and provide them with a broader, attractive and fruitful relationship.2 days ago -
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 -
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 -
Politics - The Hill
Cassidy Hutchinson ‘proud’ to vote for Harris, down-ballot Democrats
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson said Wednesday that she is “proud” to cast her vote for Vice President Harris instead of former President Trump in the election, now just under a month ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth2 days ago