News updates from November 27: French markets hit by threat of government collapse; Republican US states sue BlackRock for green agenda

U.S. stock market hits record highs with boost from election results and Fed announcement

The Dow and S&P 500 have set new records as post-election optimism and a major Fed announcement drive a market surge. CBS News MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady explains what's behind the rise.

US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted

Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Google’s Latest Search Update Suggests Business Owners Need a New Content Marketing Strategy

Experts say your company’s SEO playbook from the pre-AI era is out of date.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Here’s what BlackRock’s Larry Fink says will be powering the stock market for years to come

The head of BlackRock says companies are growing into ‘extreme’ price-to-equity ratios.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

As we wait for national legislation, let’s launch a Green New Deal from below | Jeremy Brecher

Local and state initiatives can act as ‘proof of concept’ for transformative climate and jobs legislation. As Trump and Trumpism devastate the American political landscape, how can people counter ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Le Pen threatens to bring down French government over budget dispute

National Rally hardens tone against PM Michel Barnier, warning that hit to citizens’ purchasing power is ‘red line’

World - Financial Times - November 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 - October 31

Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine; Rick Scott emerges as front-runner for Senate leader role – live

Trump told Russian president to not escalate war with Ukraine, Washington Post reports; multiple conservatives endorse the Florida senator as the next leader. Sweep of swing states rubs salt in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Russia claims it shot down US-made ATACMS missiles and issues nuclear threat

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia's new nuclear weapons doctrine means Ukraine's use of Western rockets "can prompt a nuclear response."

Trump’s Tariff Threat Roils Global Markets

The dollar gained and investors sold off stocks after the president-elect promised to levy new restrictions on the United States’ biggest trade partners.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Seahawks center Williams retiring from NFL at 27

Seahawks center Connor Williams unexpectedly decided to retire at 27 years old, walking away from the team with eight games remaining this season.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

French parents whose children took own lives sue TikTok over harmful content

Lawsuit alleges TikTok’s algorithm exposed teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now

Germany's ruling coalition has long been standing on shaky ground, but the situation has become critical in recent weeks, with a breakup more likely than ever.

Business - CNBC - November 4

German government collapses after Olaf Scholz sacks finance minister

Unexpected move throws Europe’s largest economy into political disarray and is likely to lead to snap elections in March. The German government has collapsed after the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition

World - ABC News - November 7

Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next?

Olaf Scholz’s sacking of his finance minister has plunged Europe’s largest economy into considerable uncertainty. Germany’s three-way coalition, the “traffic light” alliance of centre-left Social ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Germany's economy is in trouble. The government's collapse and Trump's return bring more risk

The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition and President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House are creating new risks for the European Union's biggest economy

World - ABC News - November 7

The collapse of Germany’s government will delight Trump – and his European friends | Paul Taylor

The German dream of centrist, stable government has been dashed by geopolitical forces and the cult of balanced budgets. Wednesday 6 November was a seismic day in the politics of the west. On one ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Scuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday over a deadly rail station roof collapse that has ignited tensions in the Balkan state

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Largest November snowstorm in decades hits Colorado

After five days of nearly non-stop snowfall, Colorado faced its largest November snowstorm in decades. The snow stopped falling on Saturday after overnight blizzard-like conditions dumped several ...

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World - Financial Times - November 19

2024 election updates: Musk asks to move $1 million lottery case to federal court

The hearing will come a day earlier than scheduled and the judge stipulated that all parties be present.

Musk’s new role in Trump’s government is today’s ‘ugh’ moment in US politics. There will be many more | Emma Brockes

As we enter the era of Trump 2.0, reaction-fatigue to his bizarre decisions is already setting in – and it’s only been eight days. So here we are, back to the era of waking up to headlines that ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Any line of separation between Fox News and the US government is about to vanish | Margaret Sullivan

Fox News hosts are publicly bemused to see their colleagues tapped for cabinet positions. In private, they’re more shocked. When Donald Trump tapped a Fox News host this week to run the mighty US ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Sue Gray will not take up new nations and regions role

The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.

Trump touts health role for RFK Jr after former candidate promises to ‘remove fluoride’ from water – live updates

Kamala Harris targets youth vote in Michigan while Donald Trump heads to Georgia as US presidential election nears final hours. We have already covered the presidential nominees’ schedules but what ...