In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
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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 -
World - ABC News
A gang in Haiti has killed more than 20 and injured dozens after raiding a small town, official says
Gang members have attacked a small town in central Haiti and killed killing more than 20 people, including children, according to a human rights groupYesterday -
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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
Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris and urges voters to reject Trump’s ‘cruelty’
Republican and former Wyoming representative appeals to undecided voters in Ripon, Wisconsin, on Thursday. Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump’s most prominent conservative critics, appealed to the ...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 -
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UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark a near-unanimous choice as WNBA's Rookie of the Year
Caitlin Clark has been named WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous voteYesterday -
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Harris eyes Republican voters in Wisconsin with Liz Cheney event
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Michigan a day after a judge unsealed a court filing that gives insight into the federal election interference case against him. Meanwhile, Vice President ...Yesterday -
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
Does Melania Trump really think her pro-choice messaging will fool us? | Moira Donegan
It could be that she is being sincere, but that does not mean her choice to make them now is not cynical. Just how stupid does Melania Trump think we are? On Wednesday, my colleagues at the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
How a tiny town hit by Helene could upend the global semiconductor chip industry
Virtually all of the world’s supply of a mineral that is critical to semiconductor production comes from one tiny town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains that has been devastated by ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
How a tiny town hit by Helene could upend the global semiconductor chip industry
Nearly all the world's supply of high-purity quartz, which is required to produce semiconductors, comes from a town that was devastated by Hurricane Helene.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, ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns 'shocked' to be traded, 'excited' to begin career in New York
With Knicks training camp underway in Charleston, S.C., Karl-Anthony Towns addressed members of the media for the first time since the blockbuster trade that sent him from Minnesota to New York.Yesterday - New York -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump courts voters in 'blue wall' Michigan
Former President Trump will make his 11th visit this election cycle to the critical swing state of Michigan on Thursday. The campaign event in Saginaw, Mich., comes less than a week after Trump ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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 -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Bolton reassessing whether to write in Dick Cheney on ballot after former VP endorses Harris
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton previously said he would write in former Vice President Dick Cheney for president in November's election, but revealed Thursday that he is ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Pro-choice Catholics protest at Vatican after abortion left off summit agenda
Quilt featuring stories of Catholic women who have had terminations unfurled outside event hosted by the Pope. A vibrantly coloured, 15-metre-long quilt woven with stories of Catholic women who ...2 days ago - Abortion -
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Guard charged in 2 deaths at troubled Wisconsin prison pleads no contest to reduced charge
One of eight guards charged in the deaths of two inmates at a troubled maximum security prison in Wisconsin has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into work2 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 -
Politics - The Hill
Voters in 13 states have less than a week to register. When is your deadline?
The 2024 presidential election is fast approaching, and in some states, the voter registration deadline is as soon as this week.2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Recording Academy boots Grammy voters. CEO says awards should be decided by 'relevant music people'
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, discusses his efforts to diversify the Grammy Awards' electorate ahead of next year's ceremony.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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Leon Rose welcomes Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks, expresses gratitude towards Julius Randle
The Knicks made things official on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Can Knicks' defense hold up with Karl-Anthony Towns at center?
The Knicks will have to get the best out of Karl-Anthony Towns on the defensive end to get where they want to be this season.3 days ago