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Opponents of school choice hope to hit the brakes this Election Day
Next week’s elections bring a front for the school choice fight as voters in three states face ballot initiatives on the issue, an arena where advocates have not yet seen a win. Kentucky, Colorado ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Robinhood is joining the election-betting party by offering wagers on Harris and Trump
With the U.S. presidential election a week away, another brokerage is letting people bet on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Fox News offers fact-check of Trump's 2020 election claims
Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner offered a fact-check of former President Trump's false claims that Democrats "stole" the 2020 election from him after the network finished airing his remarks from ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election
Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Businesses offer discounts to turn out voters on Election Day
Companies are capitalizing on a tight election by offering treats and promotions to voters and enthusiasts alike. Although businesses cannot reward citizens for voting, they can provide discounts ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Presidential election offers opportunities — and risks — for ETF investors, experts say
In the months ahead, some ETFs or funds could outperform depending on who becomes president, but experts caution against making any hasty moves.Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago -
Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in power
Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in powerWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
UK Conservative Party chooses Kemi Badenoch as new leader as it aims to rebound from election defeat
UK Conservative Party chooses Kemi Badenoch as new leader as it aims to rebound from election defeatWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
The U.K. Conservative party's new leader is the first Black woman to lead a major British party
LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party on Saturday elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
MLB predictions, picks, best bets: NLCS Game 6 offers more high scoring for Dodgers, Mets, led by Mookie Betts
Will we continue to see offense in the NLCS?Sports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
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Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day
During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Trump’s Hostility to Democracy
We explore the ways that Trump could undermine democratic traditions.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Sen. Raphael Warnock says he hopes "cooler heads with prevail" to prevent election violence
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "incredible turnout" so far in his state shows the "vigilance of the people of Georgia, and I hope ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
‘It’s not just shameful. It is humiliating’: four celebrated authors on their hopes and fears before the 2024 US election
With the contest on a knife-edge, four award-winning writers reflect on the state of the nation, their personal feelings about Harris and Trump, and what the future holds. Irish-born novelist and ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Is it wrong for Elon Musk to offer voters $1m a day to get Trump elected? That’s a tough one | Marina Hyde
The great and good of US media and politics can’t decide if the lavish giveaway is unethical or illegal. I’m no expert, but it seems off to me. For a guy who has spent his entire life making “I am ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Free Election Day child care is being offered in some states for parents to vote
In North Carolina, 11-time Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix paired up with the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers to offer free Election Day child care.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know
The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Perplexity AI Hopes to Double Its Valuation to $8 Billion
The Jeff Bezos-backed AI company is looking to raise around $500 million in its new funding round.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination
Treehouse Foods is calling back hundreds of frozen waffle products after routine testing at its plant.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
NYC Officials Want to Give Fifth Avenue a Facelift
The effort would restore Fifth Avenue’s status as a pedestrian boulevard where Manhattanites can promenade.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
Inventor Dean Kamen Is Teaming Up With Influencer Mark Rober to Make Robotics Cool
FIRST, a global robotics community, teaches the kind of tech and life skills that businesses value in employees.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup
Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of the November 5 Vote
A sudden $30 million surge in election bets on a Trump win leads some observers to suspect an attempt to manipulate the election.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Immigrant Labor Powers the Economy. What Will Happen After November 5?
Will the election value or imperil the workers doing jobs that keep GDP growth humming? Campaign rhetoric suggests two starkly different outcomes.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Boeing Workers to Vote on New Pay Deal
A proposal for a 35 percent wage hike over four years could end a costly strike, even as the aircraft maker hustles to sell planes and raise cash.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
You Have More Accounting Options Than You Might Think
Intuit QuickBooks is the established behemoth, while Xero is a dynamic up-and-comer. Either could be a good fit for your business.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Dean Kamen Knows How CEOs Can Fix STEM’s Talent Shortage
The entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor talks with Mansueto Ventures CEO Stephanie Mehta about what American business owners need to do now to protect the future of STEM in the U.S.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Anxiety grows over telemedicine flexibility extension
Lawmakers and physicians are growing anxious for COVID-era telemedicine flexibility measures to be extended for a third time, as federal regulators signal a potential tightening of the rules ahead ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Europe is trapped between technocracy and democracy
As the EU fills its top jobs, the risk is that von der Leyen will end up as a leader without followers in national capitalsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Your Call: Are trick plays acceptable in a blowout?
While in the process of completely dismantling the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions threw in a little trickeration. Is that poor sportsmanship?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'
Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
On the streets of the seaside town where goths feel safe and accepted
Whitby Goth Weekend celebrates 30 years of being a place where people can express themselves.Top stories - BBC News - October 26
