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Yes, Trump is awful. But if there’s a silver lining, it’s a chance for progressives to reflect on what they got wrong | Simon Jenkins
The president-elect benefited from working-class hostility to a remote elite. Liberals need to reargue their case. Yes, we all know it looks terrible. We have heard what Donald Trump has promised ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
It’s easy for the British to insult Donald Trump – but here’s why it’s a very bad idea | Simon Jenkins
A majority of Britons may want Kamala Harris to win the US election, but antagonising a powerful potential ally is unwise. Is it wise for Britons to heap abuse on Donald Trump? At present he is the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?
I think there’s an answer. But it’s not age — or, at least, it’s not just age.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Pylons rule and rural beauty is up for sale. Why do those in power so hate the countryside? | Simon Jenkins
Ed Miliband seems happy to see the landscape blighted. We value townscape – everywhere else has to fend for itself. Does Labour believe in beauty? The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, celebrated his ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Democratic voters wrestle with Harris' loss to Trump: What went wrong?
For many Democratic voters, Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump was disappointing but not surprising, they said in interviews, agreeing that their party hadn't done enough to talk ...Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Shapiro on Democrats' chances: 'We've got a better candidate'
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in an interview that aired Sunday that Democrats have “a better candidate” when it comes to the presidential race. “I think both candidates believe that ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Allan Lichtman takes shot at Nate Silver: 'I admit that I was wrong'
Elections forecaster Allan Lichtman took a swipe at fellow prognosticator Nate Silver on Wednesday while admitting he was wrong in predicting Vice President Harris would win the presidency. "Unlike ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Real life isn’t a shark tank. Business shouldn’t have to be, either.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Could we all be as positive as Chris Hoy facing death? Perhaps knowing when we will go changes everything | Simon Jenkins
As Hoy has said, there is agony in trying to predict the future. Medical advances mean we might be able to navigate an awful diagnosis with some certainty. We can all sympathise with Chris Hoy ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?
Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Gold and silver prices: What to know going into November
The precious metals market has surprised investors and analysts recently. Here's what you should know now.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
‘Trump trades’ move into overdrive as Dow, dollar and bond yields soar. What’s next for markets.
The question for investors is what happens once the postelection euphoria wears off.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Kerr finds silver lining to Warriors' tough rotation decisions
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr offered as silver lining to the tough rotation decisions he'll have to make soon.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Election Day freebies and discounted meals, rides and more
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
AWS launches in-line Q Developer AI coding assistant to take on Microsoft’s Github Copilot
Amazon Q Developer’s inline chat feature demonstrates its potential through practical applications like code refactoring and documentation.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
Trump Asked for Power. Voters Said Yes.
This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump’s return is terrible news for Ukraine. Europe should step into the breach – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
With Germany’s government collapsing and Europeans so divided in their response to Trump, unity is essential yet elusive. The first victim of Donald Trump’s second term as US president is likely to ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
Harris, Trump Transition Plans Reflect Their Leadership Styles
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump begin preparing for the turnover process.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Nate Silver: 'My gut says' Trump will win
Veteran pollster Nate Silver said his “gut” right now is that former President Trump will win the election in less than two weeks, but he cautioned against putting faith in anyone’s gut feeling. ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Trump’s trade remedies reflect America’s troubled reality
Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have causedWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Verstappen 'got what he had coming to him'
Lando Norris likes Max Verstappen as a person. So Norris was trying not to criticise the Dutchman too much after the Mexico City Grand Prix.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
How Kuhn is 'showing Celtic what he's got'
Nicolas Kuhn is described as the outstanding player in Scottish football this season after his two-goal display in Celtic's 3-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
The ‘Silver Tsunami’ is coming. Here’s what it means for your career
The Great Resignation… the Big Quit… the Great Realization… Whatever you called it, the pandemic heralded a seismic shift in how American workers viewed and approached work and their careers. ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
A Top University Bet on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?
We cover the impact of college diversity programs.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Evening Report — Democrats debate what went wrong
Plus: Trump prepares his return, Dems plot resistance {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Democrats in the wilderness search for answers Democrats are searching for answers after a nationwide ...Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago -
Bad signings, no identity and big losses: Here's how Erik ten Hag got it wrong at Man United
Erik ten Hag’s 2 1/2-year tenure at Manchester United will divide opinionSports - ABC News - October 28 -
The Guy Behind the Fake AI Halloween Parade Listing Says You’ve Got It All Wrong
An SEO agency owner says he is “very depressed” after one of his AI-assisted Halloween parade listings misled revelers in Dublin, Ireland.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Kamala Harris agrees that Donald Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes, we can say that’
Vice-president responds to suggestion by Charlamagne Tha God that Republican rival represents fascism. Kamala Harris has agreed that Donald Trump is a fascist in her most forthright statement ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Harris when asked if she thinks Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes I do’
Vice President Harris on Wednesday agreed that she believes former President Trump is a "fascist" but again avoided using that word to label her political rival directly. Anderson Cooper during a ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
How Trump's Gen Z outreach paid off
President-elect Donald Trump picked up a larger portion of voters under 30 than any Republican presidential candidate since 2008, according to NBC News exit polling.Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago -
Trump tops Harris in Nate Silver’s model weeks out from election
Former President Trump has taken a narrow lead over Vice President Harris in pollster Nate Silver’s prediction model just weeks out from Election Day. While the race remains essentially a toss-up, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Walz says Musk’s $1m voter giveaway reflects that Trump has ‘no plan’
Democratic vice-presidential candidate criticizes tech CEO’s ploy that is under scrutiny for possible vote buying. Tim Walz , Minnesota governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate, said ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Onstage in New York, Trump Gazes Lovingly at His Reflection
He had a very clear message to send to his hometown.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
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 - 5 days ago -
Progressives must walk a fine line: end the war in Gaza and elect Harris | Judith Levine
It’s sounds like an impossible dilemma for activists and organizers, but it isn’t. Progressives can and must do both. The war in Gaza is not high among most voters’ concerns. But for many Arab ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Why Trump’s Chances Are Better Than They Look
For many undecided voters, the inflation issue isn’t going away.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?
A decade and a quarter of a billion dollars later, students and faculty are more frustrated than ever.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16
