In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
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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 - Financial Times
MPs to get free vote on UK assisted dying bill
New legislation giving the terminally ill the choice to control their death to be tabled this month2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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 -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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 -
Top stories - ABC News
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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Murphy Felt "Partially Responsible" After Korchinski Didn't Make Blackhawks
Connor Murphy had nothing but great things to say about his main defense partner Kevin Korchinski after he didn't make the Blackhawks out of training camp.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 -
Politics - The Hill
How elections can create financial crises
The evidence of how feel-good economic stimulants can backfire over time is there for everyone to see.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 -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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 -
World - The Guardian
Not just desperate but cruel! Making a British Cheers is the stupidest TV idea yet
Cheers was a ratings powerhouse, a stone-cold classic – and British pubs are infinitely more depressing than American bars. This idea is doomed to fail … isn’t it? . Remember last week, when you ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Can London make itself at home on the South Bank?
The creation of this centre of culture in the capital was a postwar triumph. Now, new residential developments hope to build upon the regeneration that the Festival of Britain ignited2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Will October flip the September election script?
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris, in the final few weeks of her presidential bid, has been pressed by events to juggle dual roles in governance and politics amid domestic and international ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Should banks make money from your financial data?
Some companies are already planning targeted marketing2 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 -
Business - The New York Times
When You Need to Make a Career Shift
How do you move on to something else after years on the job?2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK consumers in ‘good shape’ ahead of Christmas, says Tesco boss
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain raises profit outlook on rise in sales as inflation eases2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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.3 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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lions' 100 percent completion rate makes NFL history
The Lions threw 19 passes on Monday night.4 days ago - NFL