In states without abortion on the ballot, the issue is still driving votes

More 'targeted attacks' possible after ballot boxes set on fire in 2 states: Police

Authorities warned of the potential for more attacks on ballot boxes after a series of arson incidents in Oregon and Washington state.

Big Ten won't issue discipline for postgame scuffle between Michigan and Michigan State

The confrontation came two years after an infamous fight in the tunnel at Michigan Stadium.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Penn State is destined for spot in College Football Playoff, but a national title still seems a step too far

The Nittany Lions should make the big party in December, but questions remain how long they can dance

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Can Democrats still win in rural states? Montana’s Senate race offers high-stakes litmus test

Jon Tester is fighting to keep his Senate seat amid the prospect that Democrats like him are now facing political extinction in the state. He was a young and little-known underdog. So Max Baucus, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

These are the swing states where groceries and housing cost the most: ‘People are still stuck with sticker shock.’

MarketWatch looked at affordability challenges for swing-state voters. Here’s what we found.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Some states make major changes to speed up Election Day vote count

As Election Day approaches, states like Michigan are changing their laws to speed up the process of counting ballots so that election results are available sooner. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Harris says she feels 'optimistic' in Philadelphia as she pushes for votes in swing state

Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters as she campaigned in Philadelphia that she felt "optimistic" about voter enthusiasm in the city and reacted to Elon Musk's campaigning efforts in ...

Puerto Ricans voting in US swing state warn Trump 'garbage' joke won’t be forgotten

Puerto Ricans make up a large portion of the Latino vote in Pennsylvania and many are angered by a comedian's remark at the island's expense.

Carville: Trump rally comedian's remarks 'gonna cost him votes' in swing states

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville cautioned that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's jokes about Puerto Rico at former President Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden is going to cost the GOP ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Watch live: Walz makes final push for early voting in swing state Georgia

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is in battleground Georgia on Tuesday afternoon as the campaign season enters its last week. Walz is expected to make a final push ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests

No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let ...

Free Election Day child care is being offered in some states for parents to vote

In North Carolina, 11-time Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix paired up with the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers to offer free Election Day child care.

In search of art without an argument

Why artists are so often banal or strident in their treatment of politics

Business - Financial Times - October 19

There Is No Leadership Without Risk

Those in positions of leadership fear they will say the wrong thing, or say what they believe to be the right thing in the wrong way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt

Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

A Mideast Shift Is Underway, Without Israel

Before Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks, Saudi Arabia was open to forging stronger ties with the Israelis. Now, a year into the war in Gaza, it is warming up to its traditional enemy, Iran.

World - The New York Times - October 20

Uber’s drive for ‘super app’ status

The ride-hailing app is exploring a takeover of Expedia, which would be its biggest deal yet

World - Financial Times - October 21

Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment

With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Will abortion decide the election? It might in Arizona...

Sarah’s there, as early voting begins

Major outage leaves all of Cuba without power

A major power outage has left Cuba without power. The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on the social platform X at 12:35 p.m. EDT Friday informing the public the National Electricity System ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Juve director: Squad 'complete' without Pogba

Paul Pogba's hopes of playing for Juventus again took a hit on Saturday when the club's director Cristiano Giuntoli said that the Serie A side are complete without him.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson

A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.

Venice without the crowds: the inside story by Tracy Chevalier

The bestselling novelist reveals her secret tips to enjoy Venice as you always hoped you could. We’ve all heard about how overcrowded Venice is, with the local government introducing a visitor ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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