Pivotal Nebraska state senator explains why he blocked rules change to help Trump
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The Guardian - World
North Carolina and Pennsylvania remain toss-ups in presidential race, polls show – live
North Carolina poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris, with 50% support to the vice-president’s 47% in a head-to-head matchup. The only vice-presidential debate before the November election ...18 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democrat unveils legislation outlawing 'gratuities' to state, local officials
Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley (Ore.) unveiled a piece of legislation Wednesday that would outlaw state and local officials from accepting “gratuities” for official acts. The bill, titled the “Stop ...22 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
REI membership: Why it’s worth it
REI’s membership has a lot of worthy benefits to know about. I looked into the features of the membership to see what members actually get and all of the details they should know.24 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Senate Report Details Secret Service Failings at Trump Rally Shooting
A Senate committee report on the Secret Service’s inability to protect the former president at a July event depicts a lack of individual responsibility among those charged with planning.28 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Hurricane Helene's effect on MLB: Pivotal Braves-Mets series could be impacted
The Braves and Mets are scheduled to finish their series on Thursday, but a poor forecast could affect when it's played.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Southwest Airlines’ investor day: 3 things to know ahead of ‘pivotal’ event
Thursday’s investor day comes as Southwest struggles to return to profitability and faces heated investor activism.1 hour ago -
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Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down
The PM tells the BBC he is making "difficult decisions" to grow the economy and rebuild public services.1 hour ago -
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Britons 'stuck' in Lebanon as PM says 'leave now'
UK nationals tell the BBC they are struggling to get out of Lebanon, after the PM tells them to leave.1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democratic group launching legal fund for state officials ahead of election
Democratic secretaries of state on Wednesday launched the Democracy Legal Defense Fund, which they said would support "pro-democracy" Secretaries of State in court if they face “bad- faith” legal ...2 hours ago -
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Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water
The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health.2 hours ago -
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Helene gaining strength from climate change effects
Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength from warmer waters in the Gulf of Mexico, an effect linked to climate change that appears to make hurricanes and storms more powerful. CBS News Los Angeles ...3 hours ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Leaders of Germany’s Greens resign after state election defeats
Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour call for reset as party faces ‘deepest crisis for a decade’ after Brandenburg result. The leaders of Germany’s Greens, partners in the embattled central government ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Why an M.L.B. Player Was Cut Right Before He Was Due a Big Bonus
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez was set to earn $200,000 if he made four more plate appearances this season.3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Pivotal Nebraska state senator explains why he blocked rules change to help Trump
Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell (R) explained in an interview Tuesday that he voted against the GOP's effort to change Nebraska's Electoral College system because of the timing and because the ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Why Is Donald Trump Using the Word ‘Love’ So Much?
Politicians often lean toward hyperbole, but the frequent use of the word “love” in the former president’s fund-raising notes is an increasingly common tactic for him.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Entertainment
Saturday Sessions: Jesse Malin performs "State of the Art"
Jesse Malin has been a musical icon New York City's East Village for decades, but a medical emergency last year put his life and career in jeopardy. Now, he and some A-list friends have released ...4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why Do People Like Elon Musk Love Donald Trump? It’s Not Just About Money.
Trump’s backers in tech see him as a fellow victim of the state and a shield they need to escape accountability.4 hours ago - Elon Musk -
The Hill - Politics
Michael Cohen says he'll leave country, change name if Trump wins
Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s ex-personal attorney, said Tuesday that he plans to flee the country if his former boss wins in November. “I'm out of here. I mean, I'm already working on a ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Washington state to keep abortion pill stockpile in case of Trump win
Democratic governor warns that efforts to ban mifepristone post-Roe are a ‘multi-decade’ effort. Washington state’s first-in-the-nation stockpile of abortion drugs will serve as insurance ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
OECD boosts Reeves with call to rewrite ‘short-termist’ fiscal rules
Chief economist says existing framework could lead to ‘deterioration of the public finances in the long run’5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
In 2020, Trump complained the election was rigged. This time, he’s doing the rigging.
If Trump loses, Americans need to buckle up and ready themselves for a post-election period every bit as difficult and damaging to democracy as what happened in 2020.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
French minister vows to change immigration rules after student’s murder
Prosecutors say Moroccan suspect had previously been convicted of rape and ordered to leave France. France’s new rightwing interior minister has said there will be consequences after a Moroccan man ...5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate issues scathing report on Secret Service failures to protect Trump
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a scathing report Wednesday on the multiple failures by the Secret Service to protect former President Trump at his July rally ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Senate report reveals security failures in attempted assassination of Donald Trump
A Senate investigation reveals multiple security failures by the Secret Service ahead of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in July. The report cites issues with ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Democratic group start legal fund to help secretaries of state against postelection lawsuits
A Democratic group is launching a legal fund to help secretaries of state in key states defend against an anticipated post-election deluge of lawsuits.8 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Trae Stephens Has Built AI Weapons and Worked for Donald Trump. As He Sees It, Jesus Would Approve
He’s deep in the defense-startup world as a Founders Fund partner and Anduril cofounder. His bunker, though, isn’t fully prepped for the end times.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Bipartisan Senate report details Secret Service 'failures' at Trump rally shooting
The Secret Service did not communicate properly with local law enforcement or provide necessary resources that caused “preventable” security failings on July 13.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Oklahoma man says he didn't commit the crime he's set to die for. Will the governor spare him?
Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, is set to be executed in Oklahoma on Thursday — but nobody knows whether he’s truly guilty of the crime for which he was condemned.9 hours ago -
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Senate report details Secret Service failures in response to Trump rally shooting
The report cited a lack of a chain of command, poor coordination with state and local law enforcement, inadequate resources and equipment and failure to ensure Trump's safety.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
A moment that changed me: partying was my personality – until I helped my 16-year-old sister give birth
During her pregnancy she taught me so much about resilience, self-reliance and strength. It inspired me to veer off the reckless path I was on. I don’t remember the exact moment my sister asked me ...12 hours ago -
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Most impressive part of Jayden Daniels’ performance in a Commanders prime-time win? Let Aaron Rodgers explain
After his record-breaking game on Monday night, Daniels is earning high praise from a four-time MVP QB.19 hours ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Is It Time to Rename the Pussy-Bow Blouse?
A reader proposes retiring a fashion term often interpreted as a double entendre. Our fashion critic explains the origins of the tie-neck blouse and its name.22 hours ago -
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Daniel Ricciardo’s big mistake in F1 and why he never made it to the top
It appears that Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula One career has reached its end – an 18th place at Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix looks to have been his last race. His eight wins and 32 podiums are ...2 days ago