Risk of vigilantes as justice system ‘on the brink’, warns Law Society head

Poll watchers: Republicans tout 'deterrence' as election officials fear vigilantism

Distrust in the American election system among Republican voters has inspired a wave of poll watchers purporting to protect against fraud in battleground states.

Bond-market ‘vigilantes’ appear to be in ‘driver’s seat’ before election, Fed meeting

Ahead of U.S. Election Day and the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, “bond vigilantes” appeared to be in “the driver’s seat” for the market, according to Yardeni Research.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

As the election winds down, worries of 'bond vigilantes' and inflation hit markets

Investors are preparing for a conflicting scenario in the event that Donald Trump prevails in the presidential race.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Yahoo Sports AM: Yankees on the brink

In today's edition: Dodgers go up 3-0, Steelers extend Monday night winning streak, WNBA firing spree, the Tommy John World Series, Messi for MVP, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration

The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory.

Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears

Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good

In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children

Entertainment - ABC News - November 3

'Taking revenge on society': Deadly car attack sparks questions in China

Many online are raising questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion.

The Spin | Keeping cricket societies buoyant through winter is vital for future of the sport

Off-season events need more support with the English game going through its latest existential crisis. Hidden behind trees in the gloom of dimly lit street lamps, the Lees Hall Golf Club is easy to ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt on how technology is reshaping society

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of "The Anxious Generation," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how modern technology and life online are contributing to a "great re-wiring" in society ...

Gorsuch invokes P’nut the squirrel in Federalist Society dinner keynote

Addressing the Federalist Society’s annual dinner on Thursday, Justice Neil Gorsuch sought to use a recent example to prove his point that government overreach has swept up ordinary Americans in ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics

There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.

Gisèle Pelicot says ‘macho’ society must change attitude on rape

French woman repeatedly drugged and allegedly raped by dozens of men makes final statement to court in Avignon. Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged by her husband and allegedly raped by dozens of men ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Gisèle Pelicot condemns men accused of raping her and says French society must change

She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.

Deportivo went to brink - now they believe in new beginning

From champions of Spain to the brink of oblivion, now Deportivo La Coruna are planning a new beginning.

'Real' Buehler helps put Dodgers on cusp of title

Walker Buehler, who had spent all year wondering if he'd ever recapture who he was, reemerged at the most important time Monday night to help the Dodgers take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Yankees ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Yanks, on brink, know they must 'shock the world'

The Yankees, trailing 3-0 in the World Series, take the field Tuesday with no choice but to "shock the world." What has been shocking so far this series is their sputtering offense, which has ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

German coalition teeters on brink of break-up

Chancellor Olaf Scholz snubs partners, fuelling speculation of early elections in spring

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Why Dodgers are on brink of World Series dynasty

BBC Sport looks at how the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani won the World Series and why this could be the start of an MLB dynasty.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Maresca: Chelsea on brink of beating title rivals

Enzo Maresca is adamant Chelsea are on the verge of knocking over one of their title rivals after seeing his side draw 1-1 with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth

There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

The Risk of Trump’s Old Age

If he were my dad, I’d want to take away the car keys — and nuclear codes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions

Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governments

World - Financial Times - November 4

How a nearly extinct crocodile species returned from the brink in Cambodia

The hatching of clutches of critically endangered Siamese crocodiles in Cambodia is an unlikely comeback, aided by an even unlikelier ally

World - ABC News - October 23

The Bucks are at a tipping point with Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo has tiptoed around the idea of leaving Milwaukee before. Here's a "Hot Take We Might Actually Believe": he puts his foot down this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

A College Football Program With a $10 Million Roster Is on the Brink of Failure

At Mississippi, money was supposed to pave the path to the playoffs. Two crushing losses brought a dose of reality.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

England on brink of series defeat as wickets tumble after Pakistan fightback

Third Test, day two: England 267 & 24-3; Pakistan 344 Tourists still trail by 53 with openers and Ollie Pope gone Welcome to the house of Saud. England crossed the threshold on Friday hoping to ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Myanmar's civil war reshaped in past year with coordinated offensive by powerful resistance groups

Three well-armed militias launched a surprise joint offensive in northeastern Myanmar a year ago, breaking a strategic stalemate with the regime’s military with rapid gains of huge swaths of ...

World - ABC News - October 28

Militia groups push military government close to the brink in Myanmar

A year after armed militias launched a surprise joint offensive in northeastern Myanmar, the junta has lost huge swaths of territory it will struggle to regain.

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