US news groups brace for a storm of election night disinformation

US election betting is on a roll

In the months leading up to election day, people from around the world have placed millions of dollars in wagers on who will be the next American president

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Trading lessons on US elections

Even when there is a clear policy shift to trade on, timing and implementation of changes is critical

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Palo Alto shares helped by contract news, Abbott Labs braces for lawsuit ruling

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - 16 hours ago

Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment

Chancellor promises in FT to avoid ‘falls in public sector investment’ planned by Tories

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Growth hit by freeze on tax thresholds, says BoE official

‘Tax-bracket creep’ has hit middle earners hardest, warns Catherine Mann ahead of a likely Budget extension

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Brazilian police raid criminal group suspected of smuggling migrants to the US

Brazil’s Federal Police have conducted raids in six states targeting a criminal group suspected of smuggling migrants to the United States

World - ABC News - 16 hours ago

US investment group Ares on course to raise more than $80bn

Credit-focused fund enjoys fastest pace of fundraising as high yields draw investors to private markets

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

It's more dangerous to drive at night in these states than anywhere else in the US

Driving at night is dangerous no matter where you are in the U.S. It's harder to see and you're more likely to be sharing the road with fellow drivers who are either tired and could potentially ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Pro-Europe opposition groups call foul on Georgia election result

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Civil rights groups warn of potential voter suppression ahead of Election Day

Civil rights leaders warn that Virginia could be a canary in a coal mine, foreshadowing broader efforts to undermine voting rights across the country.

"Win With Black Women" founder on group's role in historic election

Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.

Brian Williams to Host Live Election-Night Special on Amazon Prime Video

The one-night special marks the streaming service’s first foray into original live-news programming.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway

Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Harris eyes Howard University for her election night headquarters

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to spend election night in Washington D.C., with her campaign eyeing her alma mater, Howard University, as a possible venue.

Steve Kornacki has his own ‘Kornacki cam’ on election night!

Steve Kornacki at the big board on election night has become a tradition. The map master is so popular that NBC has a "Kornacki cam" fixated on him as he crunches numbers, and this year, you can ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

How The Times’s Home Page Comes Together on Election Night

“It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O’Neill, one of the editors who programs the home page at night.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Cubans struggle with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm

Cuba's widespread blackouts stretched into their fourth day as Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast with winds and heavy rain

World - ABC News - October 21

Ex-Nadine spawns new Tropical Storm Kristy off Mexico's coast

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Climate groups working to mobilize early voters and track new climate voters

Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.

Clooney voices new pro-Harris ad for progressive evangelical group

George Clooney is lending his voice to a new ad aimed at Christian men, urging them to vote for Vice President Harris. The ad, released Wednesday by the progressive evangelical organization Vote ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Late Night Recaps Harris’s Time on Fox News and Trump’s on Univision

“Yes, both Kamala and Trump went into ‘the lion’s den’ this week — although they only got Trump there by telling him it was the name of a strip club,” Desi Lydic said on “The Daily Show.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Jets win 21-13 against Texans in 'Thursday Night Football'

Houston QB C.J. Stroud takes on New York QB Aaron Rodgers at MetLife Stadium.

Bracing for Trump's tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Businesses brace for new Trump tariffs Companies are preparing for a spate of new ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday