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To protect US democracy from tyrants, we must protect the truly free press | Robert Reich
No billionaire or corporation controls us: the Guardian answers only to the public. Please help us raise the $4m we need to hold power to account in 2025 . Reliable and independent sources of ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Microsoft's stock has worst day in two years after disappointing forecast
Microsoft's stock fell more than 6% on Thursday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Donald Trump is a superspreader of a craziness that has split America in two | Simon Tisdall
In displaying all the signs that he is off his rocker, the Republican candidate has infected millions of others. Is Donald Trump going mad? It depends how you define the word. But since he’s hoping ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn
Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
The Star-Spangled Banner — politics and sport deliver ‘peak anthem’ in the US
A melody written in London in 1773 is essential at election rallies, while elite pop stars sing it at the Super BowlBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
The Star-Spangled Banner — politics and sport deliver ‘peak anthem’ in the US
A melody written in London in 1773 is essential at election rallies, while elite pop stars sing it at the Super BowlWorld - Financial Times - November 3 -
What Colonial Williamsburg may teach us about politics today
The Colonial Era living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers an enlightening portrait of life in Revolutionary-era America, while providing a vivid contrast to today's political and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political resurrection
Former president defeats Kamala Harris as voters send Republican back to White House for second term. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Qatar halts Israel-Gaza ceasefire mediation over lack of ‘good faith’
Gulf state’s government is stopping mediation efforts until warring parties show a ‘sincere willingness’ to reach a deal. The Qatari government has informed the US and Israel it will stop mediation ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
What A level politics students should know about UK and US government
Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisersBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
Will US charges hit business ambitions of billionaire ally of India's PM?
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
A house divided: How two generations of Black men with opposing political views live under the same roof
SAVANNAH, Ga. — David Shockley doesn’t understand his son Darius’ political ideology.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
The New Star Wars: Unlimited TCG Set Is Available Now And Discounted at Amazon
Star Wars: Unlimited Trading Card Game Check out all three sets released in ...Tech - GameSpot - November 14 -
The Spin | A decade after Phillip Hughes’ tragic death: how much has cricket changed?
Safety in the game has evolved but the cricketing prodigy comes to mind whenever someone’s helmet takes a blow. The boy from Macksville, a small town pocketed between Sydney and Brisbane, formed a ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem
After a Montana man illegally cloned and bred an endangered giant sheep species, government agencies must now contend with the illicit offspring.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
Sarah Smith: US braces as two starkly opposing visions clash
After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
FirstFT: Donald Trump on course to reclaim the White House
Also in today’s newsletter, Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister and Big Oil’s dirty legacy in NigeriaWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
JPMorgan launches European version of JEPI, the largest active ETF
The manager has also launched JEPQ, another active US equity income ETF that has been hugely successful in the USWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and declined to accept my money. What’s going on?
“I’ll be looking for a new bank next week.”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize
Money from name, image and likeness deals has changed what it means to be an NCAA athlete for some college playersSports - ABC News - November 8 -
Wales’s 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward
In a world of online outrage, evidence is no longer enough – for a policy to work, politicians must explain it and stick by it. Imagine you’re a politician running a country. In front of you there ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Rafael Nadal has made $134 million in career prize money, will retire as No. 2 highest-earning tennis player ever
The 38-year-old's career earnings are surpassed only by Novak Djokovic's.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine; Rick Scott emerges as front-runner for Senate leader role – live
Trump told Russian president to not escalate war with Ukraine, Washington Post reports; multiple conservatives endorse the Florida senator as the next leader. Sweep of swing states rubs salt in ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – live
Attorney for witnesses who testified in the investigation relating to Matt Gaetz says the former congressman paid the women to have sex with him. Trump pick Matt Gaetz under further scrutiny amid ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Political violence has marked the 2024 race – but risks rise after election day
Experts fear those convicted over January 6 attack may act violently again – but biggest threat comes from lone actors. A year punctuated by two assassination attempts, high levels of threats and ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
A 22-year-old political prisoner has died in Belarus, rights campaigners say
Human rights activists say a 22-year-old political prisoner has died behind bars in BelarusWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week
With Election Day around the corner, there's been just shy of $1 billion spent on political ads up and down the ballot in the last week.Politics - NBC News - November 3 -
Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week
There has been just shy of $1 billion spent on political ads in the last week, close to one-tenth of the more than $10 billion spent since the start of 2023.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Ivanka Trump has been living the high life in her $24 million Miami megamansion since she left politics
Since 2021, Ivanka has pursued a celebrity lifestyle, traveling the world, attending red carpet events, and renovating the mansion.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Has life in the U.S. become too political? You can buy a house in Italy for $1.
A village in Sardinia is trying to entice politics-weary Americans to buy cheap homes in Italy.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
We rescued our retirement with this money-saving hack used by digital nomads and the FIRE movement
While your income remains the same, greatly reduced expenses allow you to shrink your budget and maximize your savings.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Woman used embezzled money to pay for Patriots tickets to see Tom Brady play
A New Hampshire woman will spend more than two years in prison, partly because she wanted to see Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the New England Patriots.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report
Alleged talks between billionaire and Russian president could have enormous security implications. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who is now central to Donald Trump’s election campaign , has ...World - The Guardian - October 25