Sri Lanka to vote in first election since protests ousted president
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Sri Lankans vote in a presidential election that will decide how it recovers from economic crisis
Sri Lankans are voting in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval5 minutes ago -
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New York confirms its first case of EEE since 2015. What to know about the virus.
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Sri Lanka votes in first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.1 hour ago - Sri Lanka -
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In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough
Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, young people around the world staged fresh marches and said their ...2 hours ago - Climate -
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Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden
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Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.4 hours ago -
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Protesters Take to Apple Stores Worldwide on iPhone 16 Launch Day
Calling for Apple to break its silence on the ongoing war in Gaza and to rid so-called blood minerals from its supply chain, protesters stood outside over a dozen Apple Stores around the world Friday.5 hours ago - Apple -
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An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program
A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots
Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
NAACP president calls on Robinson to suspend campaign
The head of the NAACP is calling on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) to suspend his gubernatorial campaign after a report unveiled racist comments he allegedly made on a porn site's ...8 hours ago -
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Georgia election board orders votes to be counted by hand
A newly adopted rule requires at least three election workers to hand count ballots in each precinct on election night. NBC News' Priya Sridhar explains the widespread criticism of the rule.9 hours ago -
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Georgia election board voting on hand counting ballots, other rules
The Georgia State Election Board heard comments from election workers and others in the community on several rule changes that would affect the process of counting ballots in the 2024 elections. ...9 hours ago -
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Georgia election board votes to require ballots be hand-counted in November
The Georgia state election board voted 3-2 to require counties in the presidential battleground to hand-count ballots in this November's election.9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Nate Silver finds Harris with edge on Trump for first time since Aug. 28
Vice President Harris has taken the lead in pollster Nate Silver's election forecast and model for the first time since Aug. 28. Harris now leads in the polling aggregation with 48.9 percent to ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Small-cap stocks post longest rally since 2021 after Fed rate cut. What’s next?
Small-cap stocks just saw their longest winning streak in three and a half years, after the Federal Reserve recalibrated its monetary policy with a big interest-rate cut.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections11 hours ago -
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8 Democrats vote to ax Biden’s EV rule
Eight Democrats voted with House Republicans in favor of overturning a Biden administration rule that’s expected to force automakers to make a significant portion of their fleet electric. The ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Stevie Wonder planning pre-election tour
Grammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder recently announced a 10-stop tour across the U.S. ahead of Election Day, now less than two months away. The concert tour — dubbed "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our ...11 hours ago -
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Trump Media plummets to new low on the first trading day the former president can sell his shares
Shares of Trump Media have slumped to new lows on the first trading day that its biggest shareholder, former President Donald Trump, is free to sell his stake in the company behind the Truth Social ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...11 hours ago -
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Trump rails against Jewish Americans who don't vote for him
Former President Trump said if he doesn't win in November, "the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens."14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Panthers-Raiders game marks a first for the NFL with two women presidents at the helm
Carolina Panthers President Kristi Coleman and Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan are the only two female presidents out of the NFL's 32 teams.14 hours ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Holocaust survivor marks 80th birthday with protest outside Israeli prison
Prof Veronika Cohen holds vigil with friends to draw attention to poor treatment of Palestinian prisoners. Middle East crisis – latest news updates A Holocaust survivor has chosen to mark her ...14 hours ago - Israel -
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Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York’s defense was dominant and the Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots15 hours ago - NFL -
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Harris could win the presidency but lose the Senate, giving Republicans a veto over her agenda and judges
If Kamala Harris defeats Donald Trump and wins the presidency, she may still face a Republican Senate that could block her nominees and agenda.16 hours ago -
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Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states
Voting season has officially kicked off as Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota have opened up their early voting options to the public.16 hours ago -
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Mexico president blames U.S. for surging cartel violence
Two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel appear to be fighting for power since two of its leaders were arrested in the U.S.16 hours ago -
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Vote for your Champions League goal of the week
We've picked out 10 of the best Champions League goals of the week - and want you to pick your favourite.18 hours ago - UEFA Champions League -
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Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.19 hours ago - Covid -
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It's been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers
The parents of 43 students of a radical teachers college who disappeared in Mexico are still searching for them 10 years later21 hours ago -
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Jets trounce Patriots in Aaron Rodgers’ first home game since 2023 injury
Jets win 24-3 over Patriots for first 2-1 start since 2015 Rodgers throws for 281 yards and two touchdowns Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York’s ...23 hours ago - NFL -
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Jets' Aaron Rodgers returns to huge cheers for 1st home game since Achilles tendon injury last year
Aaron Rodgers was greeted with a thunderous ovation as the New York Jets quarterback jogged onto the field at MetLife StadiumYesterday - NFL -
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Leftist takes on Sri Lanka’s elite in first vote since president was chased from palace
Frontrunner Dissanayake promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholdersYesterday