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Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program
Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.Top stories - CBS News - 7 hours ago -
These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.
Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
'What kind of country do we want to live in?' Harris asks congregation
During remarks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged congregants to vote.Politics - NBC News - October 20 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?
Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025Health - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Harris Wants Moderate Republicans to Back Her. Are They Out There?
It’s an unusual effort that reflects just how close the race is.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Trump wants a mass deportation program. How much could it cost?
One report estimates it would cost tens, or hundreds, of billions a year.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Senate Republicans raise questions after funds for disaster loans exhausted
A group of GOP senators are pressing the Small Business Administration (SBA) for answers after officials said its disaster loan program exhausted its funds earlier this week in the aftermath of a ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate
Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.Politics - Politico - October 24 -
We're not military - why are we being hit, asks injured man in Lebanon
In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How Bad Do You Want It, Ladies?
Donald, your insecurity is showing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Small Business Administration disaster loan program exhausts funds after Hurricane Helene
The Small Business Administration said it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand from Hurricane Helene, with Congress being in recess.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wants to eliminate 'really questionable' blackouts for in-market streaming
Fans are currently unable to stream games in their own regionSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Lindsey Graham to Republicans supporting Kamala Harris: ‘What the hell are you doing?’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Meet the Press questions Republicans supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, saying he “can’t take four more years of this crap.”Politics - NBC News - October 20 -
Sen. Lindsey Graham to Republicans supporting Harris: ‘What the hell are you doing?’
South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday slammed members of his own party who are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, asking them, “What the hell are you doing?” ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Graham on Republicans supporting Harris: 'What the hell are you doing?
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday questioned Republicans who take issue with former President Trump’s “rhetoric” and have decided to back Vice President Harris’s presidential bid instead. “To ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
‘We want to show we can stand with someone who votes differently’
Democrat and Republican pairings hit the polls in a divided AmericaWorld - Financial Times - 52 minutes ago -
This is not a Budget we want to repeat, Reeves tells BBC
The chancellor unveils £40bn in tax rises in her first Budget, with employers set to bear the brunt, but she says it should be a one-off.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains
A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Which Republican Might Join a Harris Cabinet? We Asked Around.
In a text message, Mitt Romney sounded down on the idea. John Bolton said his chances were “substantially less than zero.” Liz Cheney remained silent on the matter.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Former Republican Congressman backing Harris: ‘We have to work together’
Former Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) sits down with Kristen Welker to explain why he is joining several of his former Republican colleagues in voting for Vice President Kamala Harris this November, and ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
‘We have to blow it up’: can never-Trumpers retake the Republican party?
Republicans who have refused to bend to Trump insist the GOP can be rebuilt – but if he wins, all bets are off. The former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney “ hopes to be able to rebuild” the ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Why the Menendez brothers want their case reviewed
Erik and Lyle Menendez are calling for a review of new potential evidence in their case after serving nearly 35 years for the fatal shooting of their parents. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
It’s the Inflation: Why the Working Class Wants Trump Back
Inflation is driving working-class voters of all ethnicities to Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Here’s why some Latinos are genuinely embracing the Republican Party
Latinos who prioritize their American identity are more likely to identify as Republicans, while those who prioritize their ethnic identity are more likely to identify as Democrats, due to ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker
Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.Politics - Politico - October 22 -
We want to retire to a fun lake house, but we also want city amenities. Our budget is $450,000. Where should we go?
Looking for ideas on the best place for you to retire? Email HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.comBusiness - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Do you want kids? It’s finally OK to simply say no | Eva Wiseman
If birth rates are falling it could be down to choosing childlessness, rather than economics or infertility. There are more people dying in the UK every year than there are people being born. It’s ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
I Don’t Want to Live in a Monoculture, and Neither Do You
Few things can change your perspective for the better more than being attacked from both sides of America’s culture war.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Americans Who Want to Do Business in China Need to Meet This Man
He Lifeng has a direct line to President Xi Jinping and is a gatekeeper to the world’s second-largest economy.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Do voters really want another four years of Biden-Harris policies?
Kamala Harris is offering to continue the Biden-Harris administration's incompetence, which has led to high inflation, a softening jobs market, and an axis of evil in the Middle East.Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Michelle Obama to America’s Men: ‘What Side of History Do You Want To Be On?’
The former first lady shares an emotional appeal about how reproductive rights are on the line in this election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
‘People do not want to believe it is true’: the photographer capturing the vanishing of glaciers
Christian Åslund was shocked at the difference between what he saw in 2002 and what confronted him this summer . Standing in blinding sunlight on an archipelago above the Arctic Circle, the ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
Warnock on Black voter turnout for Harris: We have to 'keep doing the work'
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said Sunday that Democrats have to “keep doing the work” for Vice President Harris as concerns grow over Black voter turnout. Warnock joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
We Don’t Yet Understand What Warehouse Work Is Doing to Communities
Warehouses in Lehigh Valley, Pa. have been an economic boon for blue collar workers. But they have been a political bust.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy
'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28