Norris wins São Paulo GP sprint to narrow gap as Verstappen hit with penalty

Democrats launch ads in nail salons, malls in final swing-state sprint

The campaign is focused on voters in the swing states likely to decide the race between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Trump makes final campaign sprint in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan

As Election Day closes in, former President Donald Trump made stops in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania. He is ending the day in Michigan, where he wrapped up his ...

To few in F1's surprise, Verstappen overstepped in Mexico

Max Verstappen's aggressive race craft has earned him a less-than-glittering reputation.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Verstappen 'got what he had coming to him'

Lando Norris likes Max Verstappen as a person. So Norris was trying not to criticise the Dutchman too much after the Mexico City Grand Prix.

'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill.

GPS data from suspect's car leads to body of girl missing for a year

Police had been searching for the 15-year-old — referred to only as "Lina" in media — since her mysterious disappearance last year.

Helen Mirren: it’s so sad Kurt Cobain died before GPS was invented

The Oscar-winning actor has made the latest in a series of references to the Nirvana frontman and the technological advances he didn’t live to see. The actor Helen Mirren has lamented that Nirvana ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Unsafe to move patients from closing surgery, GPs say

More than 2000 patients will be dispersed among 13 practices in the Magherafelt area.

GPs and care homes fear impact of National Insurance rise

The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not.

Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Welsh councils plan cuts to plug £500m budget gap

Cuts to services loom as Welsh councils face a £500m budget gap.

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years

Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.

The Evidence for a Big Youth Gender Gap and a Right Turn for Young Men

Young men are much more Republican than young women, the best data suggests, and may wind up backing Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

How can Rachel Reeves fill the UK’s £40bn Budget gap?

Chancellor’s options hemmed in by Labour election promises and NHS spending

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Europe should take a digital leap across its innovation gap

The US is enjoying a virtuous cycle, while the EU is caught in a mid-tech trap

World - Financial Times - October 20

Why the EU needs to close the gaps in its leaky sanctions regime

Also in this newsletter: Why Vučić declined Putin’s invitation

World - Financial Times - October 23

Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

Even with a record fifth of all election candidates being women, political parties in Japan are struggling to address the country’s gender gap in politics.

Gender gap grows between voters in race for the White House

A 30-point gender gap separates women and men voters in the 2024 election, with abortion access among the top issues influencing voter positions. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

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