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Putin critic Alexey Navalny's widow urges Americans not to take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, told ABC's "The View" that Americans should not take their democracy for granted.5 minutes ago -
World - The New York Times
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Why Is Israel Poised to Attack Iran?
The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. But direct attacks are bringing direct reprisals, or at least plans for them.16 hours ago - Israel -
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Donald Trump called them 'my generals.' They call him a threat to democracy: ANALYSIS
ABC's Jonathan Karl has the inside story amid questions raised about the timing.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Politics - The Hill
Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.
Both parties are living in their own ideological media bubbles. But it’s worse for the Democrats.6 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy
Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Chuck Todd: Harris has ‘decided to close on’ democracy message as ex-Trump official sounds warning
Chuck Todd, Betsy Woodruff Swann, Faiz Shakir and Doug Heye join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the fallout from former chief of staff John Kelly calling former President Trump the ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Why U.S. stock market’s slump on rising Treasury yields may be short-lived
The U.S. stock market appears to be taking a breather from setting fresh highs as interest rates in the bond market climb, leaving the S&P 500 sharply lower Wednesday.21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord
Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?
As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Why Kompany managing Bayern is 'not a risk'
Nedum Onuoha discusses how his former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany will lead Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?
Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.Yesterday -
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Harris, Cheney paint Trump as threat to democracy in Pa. campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Congressperson Liz Cheney launched a three-state campaign tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
'Monday Night Football' doubleheader: Why are there two games in Week 7? Where to watch, live stream
Explaining the prime-time double feature3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison
Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorder3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in3 days ago - European Union -
World - The Guardian
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’ as EU vote hangs in balance
Pro-western leader Maia Sandu spoke as pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call. Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country’s ...3 days ago - European Union -
World - The Guardian
The ride of our lives: why the horse is crucial to human history
Humans and horses have been entwined throughout history, one could not have thrived without the other, according to a new book that explores a unique bond. It was a heart-stopping sight. On 24 ...4 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
How the legend of the Four Horsemen was born -- and why it lives on 100 years later
The story of Notre Dame lore, featuring Knute Rockne, Grantland Rice, a movie classic, a monthlong train ride and a lasting legacy.5 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Why Israel Targeted Yahya Sinwar
What does the killing of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack, mean for Israel and Gaza? Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine who is based in Tel Aviv, explains.5 days ago - Israel -
Tech - VentureBeat
Why AI is going nuclear
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have all announced plans to partner with or build new nuclear power plants and reactors for AI. Here's why.5 days ago - Artificial Intelligence -
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Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Why BBC Tory leader debate is not happening, and why it matters
A planned Question Time special on BBC One has been called off following objections from Kemi Badenoch.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donors6 days ago -
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Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.October 17 - Brazil -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Expensive Is Going to Jail? We Did the Math.
Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt.October 16 -
Business - The New York Times
Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.
In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.October 15 - Donald Trump -
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Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Why Lasers Could Be Kryptonite for Drones
Military lasers have gained ground in recent years because of advances in the technology and a growing need to find more cost-effective weapons amid the increasing threat from unmanned aerial ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14