Mail voting faces significant challenges ahead of November

Starbucks faces ‘challenging road ahead’ with no ‘quick fix,’ says Oppenheimer

Analysts are focused on the challenges that the company’s new CEO is facing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Belarus' authoritarian ruler will face only token challengers in presidential vote

Belarus’ election commission has allowed seven politicians loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko to start collecting signatures to run in January’s election in an apparent bid to create a ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of the November 5 Vote

A sudden $30 million surge in election bets on a Trump win leads some observers to suspect an attempt to manipulate the election.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

Harris planning to vote by mail to ‘model behavior’

Vice President Harris will vote by mail ahead of Election Day as a way to "model" the different modes of voting for Americans, the campaign told reporters Saturday. The team, however, didn't ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot process could cause vote count lag

Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.

Postal Service anticipating 'uptick in ballots,' recommends voting by mail Tuesday

The United States Postal Service said it is anticipating an “uptick in ballots” and recommends that if people are going to vote by mail, they do it by Tuesday. “We continue to recommend that is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Early, mail-in votes raise questions about possible election results

The first votes of the 2024 presidential election are rolling in, raising questions about what can be gleaned from the data in forecasting the possible outcome of the race. Almost all states and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount

The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover deal

World - Financial Times - October 30

Judge extends Bucks County mail-in voting deadline after Trump lawsuit

Voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, now have until Friday to apply for or receive a mail-in ballot after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit alleging some who sought a ballot were turned away. CBS ...

Can you vote in person if you were mailed a ballot?

Some voters who received mail-in ballots may be experiencing a little in-person voting FOMO with Election Day on Tuesday – but is it possible to change one's mind and head to the polls?

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

Guardiola on challenge facing Man City: I love it

Manchester City's 4-1 Champions League defeat at Sporting on Tuesday saw them lose three matches in a row for the first time since 2018 but manager Pep Guardiola said he is looking forward to the ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Elon Musk says all voting should be 'in person' while his super PAC promotes voting by mail

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WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

Sports - ABC News - October 24

'I love it!' - Guardiola on challenge ahead after Sporting defeat

A defiant Pep Guardiola says he relishes the challenge ahead for the season as Manchester City suffer their third defeat in a row across all competitions, losing 4-1 to Sporting CP on match week ...

Romney congratulates Trump, says course ahead will have challenges

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Wednesday congratulated President-elect Trump on his projected win in the 2024 presidential election. “Ann and I extend congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Democrats braced for jobs report blow ahead of election

Lacklustre data could obscure an ‘incredibly healthy’ employment market and weigh on Kamala Harris’s prospects

Business - Financial Times - October 31

30M early votes cast ahead of Election Day

More than 30 million early votes have been cast so far in the general election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. Nearly 15 million of those ballots were cast in person, data ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VP: From the Politics Desk

Kamala Harris is the third presidential nominee in the last half-century to run as a sitting vice president, presenting unique challenges for her campaign.

Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge

The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges

The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

World - ABC News - October 30

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Wayfair customers are more price conscious, have cut spending as election nears

Wayfair’s stock turned lower as some downbeat comments about the home-goods seller’s customers followed an earnings beat.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Barrett says Marler's haka jibe has 'loaded the gun'

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett says England prop Joe Marler has "loaded the gun" after his controversial call for the All Blacks haka to be scrapped.

Rúben Amorim faces challenge to end Manchester United’s culture of instability

The incoming head coach at Old Trafford only has to look at past decade to see direction of club that has lurched from one manager to another. At two and a half years, Rúben Amorim’s contract as ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges

TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.

German automotive SMEs face economic challenges amid pessimistic outlook

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Mail ballot voting extended in Bucks County after Trump, McCormick campaigns sued

Mail ballot voting in Bucks County has been extended after the Trump and McCormick campaigns filed a lawsuit over the way county election officials handled mail-in ballot requests.

Politics - CBS News - October 30

Supreme Court says Pennsylvania voters who mailed defective ballots can vote in person

The Supreme Court is allowing Pennsylvania voters who sent mail-in ballots that were flagged as being potentially defective to submit a separate provisional in-person ballot.

35 percent in new survey not confident in accuracy of voting in November

More than a third of voters say they are not confident in voting accuracy heading into the Nov. 5 elections, according to a new survey. The Marquette University poll found a stark divide along ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes

Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers. Flanked by a turquoise lagoon, a newly rebuilt US military runway slices through ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election

It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Mexico faces deepening soccer crisis ahead of rivalry clash with USMNT

As the USMNT travels south to meet its archrival for the 78th time Tuesday the atmosphere around El Tri is fraught with discontent and unease.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Existing-home sales sink to a 14-year low, as home buyers pull back ahead of the November election

Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.