Texas voter purge may be sending a chilling message, lawmakers and advocates warn
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The Hill - Politics
VA halts cat and dog research, a win for animal advocates
The Department of Veterans Affairs has confirmed that it is no longer conducting feline testing and is ending animal research on sensitive species, marking a significant victory for animal lovers ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Young voters prize authenticity, empathy in candidates: Survey
Young Americans want to feel listened to by an authentic and genuine political candidate, according to a new survey from American University’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics, providing insight ...1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Travis County sues Ken Paxton over widening Texas crackdown on voter registration
The fight over voter registration in Texas Democratic-leaning cities is heating up. In Tuesday, Travis County sued Texas state officials — including right-wing Attorney General Ken Paxton — over ...3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Computer geek" accused of creating encrypted messaging app for crime
Australian police swooped in to arrest a man they say built a messaging app marketed as "unhackable" to the criminal underworld, but which clearly was not.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Australian police infiltrate encrypted messaging app Ghost and arrest dozens
Australian police say they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests3 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Cathy Merrick, 63, Advocate for Indigenous People in Canada, Dies
She was on the front lines of dogged fights against injustices, including a recent series of murders of Indigenous women by a white man.4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Mbappé, Bellingham warn: Madrid will improve
Kylian Mbappé said he believes he "can do more" despite scoring five goals in seven games since joining Real Madrid this summer, while his teammate Jude Bellingham added he knows the reigning ...4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
With Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers, Texas Is Back at the Top of College Football
The Longhorns are the No. 1 ranked team for the first time in nearly 16 years.4 hours ago - College Football -
The Hill - Politics
North Carolina voter ID challenge is really just about about voter suppression
If state Republicans were genuinely concerned about election security, they would be pushing for better election infrastructure across the board, not zeroing in on student IDs.4 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit
Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.7 hours ago -
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ABC News - Health
Now a Roe advocate, woman raped by stepfather as a child tells her story in Harris campaign ad
A 22-year-old woman who became an abortion rights advocate after she was raped by her stepfather as a child tells her story in a new campaign ad for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Arizona’s Mormon Voters Are Divided on Trump
American Mormon voters have traditionally voted Republican. But members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arizona have become increasingly disillusioned by former President ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Liverpool send 'prayers' after fan dies in Milan
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League game against AC Milan has died following a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said Tuesday.9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump, Hardly New York’s Favorite Son, Brings His Message to Long Island
Donald J. Trump’s rally in Nassau County on Wednesday is another sign of the area’s shift to the right, but some question his choice to spend time in a non-battleground state.10 hours ago - New York -
The New York Times - Sports
Arch Manning Could Have Left Texas. But It Made More Sense to Stay.
Despite being the backup quarterback, Manning’s commitment to the Longhorns never wavered.12 hours ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution
A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
3 Meals: Nevada voters on key election issues
In CBS Mornings' "Three Meals" series, Adriana Diaz sits down with Nevada voters to discuss key issues in the upcoming election.19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Obama goes to TikTok to push voter registration
Former President Obama is pulling out all the stops on National Voter Registration Day to expand the Democratic Party's reach, including appealing to younger voters through a partnership with ...23 hours ago - Tiktok -
Inc. - Business
Unwelcome to the Working Week: Jassy Letter Sends Amazon Employees Back to the Office
Andy Jassy'sbland letter, steeped incorporate-speak but making it clear people will be going back to the office five days a week, is a great example of how not to motivate your staff to push your ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ohio Governor Sending State Police to Springfield After Rash of Bomb Scares
After Donald J. Trump spread a debunked rumor about the city’s Haitian immigrants, schools have endured dozens of bomb threats.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Final messages from Titan sub revealed, Coast Guard probe finds sub was flawed for years
The U.S. Coast Guard investigation into last year's deadly implosion of the Titan submersible shows the vessel had over 100 equipment issues in the years leading up to the disaster. The probe has ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attemptYesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Harris campaign focuses on youth voters on National Voter Registration Day
The Harris campaign is launching a week of action aimed at turning out younger voters coinciding with National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday. Vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinksYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Investigators still searching for cause of Texas pipeline explosion
A pipeline exploded about 25 miles southeast of Houston, Texas, on Monday. Surrounding neighborhoods were evacuated and nearby schools were told to shelter in place. CBS News correspondent Janet ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas natural gas pipeline explodes into flames
A liquid natural gas pipeline has been burning for hours after exploding and shooting flames high into the air, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in the city of Deer Park, Texas. ...Yesterday