The Democrats sound less lofty, more earthy – and it’s working | Margaret Sullivan
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Scored a Stunning Blow Against Hezbollah. Its Path to Victory Is Less Clear.
Whether the one-two punch against the militant group results in a decisive victory remains in question.1 hour ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Don Lemon: 'I'm not a Democrat'
Former CNN pundit Don Lemon says he considers himself an independent but is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for president this fall. “I'm not a Democrat," he said during an appearance on ...1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
Could North Carolina be in play for the Democrats?
Also in today’s newsletter, Teamsters opts against presidential endorsement and what the Fed’s rate cut means for the election1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
JD Vance is factually challenged – and morally deficient | Margaret Sullivan
The vice-presidential candidate seems to feel no remorse about spreading dangerous misinformation that has put lives at risk. There was a moment when JD Vance could have turned back from the ...4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats bullish on flipping New Hampshire governor's mansion
Democrats in New Hampshire see their best opportunity in years to flip the governor’s mansion in what is shaping up to be among the most competitive races for a state executive position this cycle. ...4 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Death toll in Lebanon walkie-talkie explosions rises to 20, with more than 450 injured – Middle East crisis live
Rising number of deaths comes as White House says US not involved in wave of explosions ‘in any way’. Local Palestinian media is reporting that a 17-year-old child has been killed by Israeli ...16 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Steelcase says big corporate customers are ordering less office furniture
Shares of Steelcase Inc. fell after hours on Wednesday after the office-furniture maker’s third-quarter sales outlook came up short of Wall Street’s estimates, amid weaker demand from big corporate ...17 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Kodai Senga injury update: Mets pitcher intent on returning for regular season, but not at 'less than 100%'
Senga has made just one MLB appearance this season17 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Tencent’s EzAudio AI transforms text to lifelike sound, sparking innovation and debate
Tencent's EzAudio revolutionizes AI-generated sound, offering unprecedented audio quality from text while raising ethical concerns about deepfakes and the future of voice technology.18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch: House Democratic leaders hold briefing
House Democratic leaders held a press briefing Wednesday morning as the chamber prepared for a rescheduled vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) stopgap funding plan later in the day. House ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Campari boss resigns after less than 6 months
Matteo Fantacchiotti leaves for ‘personal reasons’ after taking top job in AprilYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
US election: Do celebrity endorsements work?
Can Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump?Yesterday -
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ABC News - World
Canada's Trudeau says there's 'more work to do' after his party suffers another by-election loss
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s focused on the work ahead after the ruling Liberals lost in another by-election, raising more questions about his ability to lead the party into the ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
JD Vance echoes Trump, blames Democrats for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump held a town hall in Michigan while Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia Tuesday. Trump and his running ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Trump thanks officers, blames Democrats after apparent assassination attempt
Former President Trump returned to the campaign trail for the first time after Sunday's apparent assassination attempt at his golf course in Florida. Trump praised the law enforcement response, and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill
Democrats on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Katie Britt (Ala.) to pass a GOP in vitro fertilization (IVF) access bill through unanimous consent, repeating a ...Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Trump sounds reversal on SALT deduction cap
Former President Trump sounded an about-face Tuesday on the controversial tax policy known as the SALT deduction cap, breaking from a major provision in his signature piece of domestic policy. “I ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Latest news from Capitol Hill as Democrats move on IVF, Republicans work on government shutdown
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to push forward their agenda in Congress. Senate Democrats hope to vote on legislation for in vitro fertilization protections, and House Republicans are ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Vance calls out Democrats, media after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) slammed Democrats and the media Tuesday over their rhetoric about former President Trump, just days after the former president faced a second apparent assassination attempt. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Bernie Sanders says Ozempic can be produced for less than $100 a month
Sen. Sanders claims that the CEOs of major generic drugmakers said they produce and sell Ozempic for less $100 a month.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
ESPN - Sports
What is and isn't working for Steelers QB Justin Fields
Fields isn't the starter the Steelers expected to have at QB this season, but they're 2-0 so far.Yesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
There’s less social media transparency and, likely, more disinformation
Recent declines in transparency may blind researchers and the public to the impact of other changes in the social media ecosystem altering how disinformation is being spread, including the ...2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Corporate America Cares Less and Less About Inflation
Fewer S&P 500 companies are mentioning inflation during earnings calls ahead of the Fed's first rate cut.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump blaming Democrats' rhetoric for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are blaming the rhetoric of Democrats and Kamala Harris for Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against Trump. CBS News campaign ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election2 days ago - Germany -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republican senators' positions.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pepe Aguilar on life's cosmic lessons and the new sound he's rocking
In a career often rooted in reinvention, the Grammy-winning Pepe Aguilar talks about challenging life lessons, career moves and the project he owed himself.2 days ago -