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Solar stocks tank on fears Trump will hamper clean energy progress, repeal IRA
Trump's campaign platform calls for the termination of the IRA, which he refers to as the "Socialist Green New Deal."Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Trump has pledged to wage war on planet Earth – and it will take a progressive revolution to stop him | George Monbiot
Voters have never been swayed by ‘rational debate’. Only a genuine change in the way we do politics can prevent the march of the right. We were losing slowly. Now we are losing quickly. Democracy, ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Trump Among New York’s Elites at the Al Smith Dinner: It Got Awkward
There were grudge matches and sycophancy in equal measure at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. “Isn’t it just exciting, what’s going on,” Donald Trump said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Michigan Republican: Trump ‘has got a tremendous support from the Muslim community’
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said on Sunday the Muslim community in Michigan trusts former President Trump over Vice President Harris to guide Middle East policy. “For the people of the state of ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Trump returns to Atlanta in final push for votes: ‘We’ve got to finish it off’
On the heels of racist New York rally remarks, Trump hits at Harris, Fani Willis and Michelle Obama at Georgia Tech. Donald Trump yet again descended upon Atlanta with a week and a day to go, ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Yes, I think Democrats are complicit in genocide. But Trump would be far worse | Wajahat Ali
There is simply no moral argument for allowing the former president to win in the name of opposing genocide. If you’re undecided about your vote, a reliable rule of thumb is to always side against ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Nate Silver: My Gut Says Trump, but Don’t Trust Anyone’s Gut, Even Mine
A 50-50 forecast really does mean 50-50. And you should be open to the possibility that those forecasts are wrong.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
How Trump proxy stock ‘DJT’ has come to reflect election-betting data
Trump Media & Technology Group shares extended their recent rally Wednesday, as the stock continues to reflect betting data ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Nate Silver: Don't trust the Trump swing in 2024 presidential election polls, betting markets data
Nate Silver is on record saying the presidential election momentum is with Donald Trump, but it's not because polling or markets data has him 100% convinced.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Trump: Wall Street Journal has been 'wrong about everything'
Former President Trump blasted the Wall Street Journal and other prognosticators in the financial sector who have predicted his economic plans will have a negative impact on the country's financial ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Trump says 'nothing' was done wrong on the Jan. 6 riot
During a Univision town hall event, a former Republican voter told former President Donald Trump that he would not vote for him due to his actions on the Jan. 6 riots. Trump responded that ...Politics - NBC News - October 17 -
Trump Picked the Wrong Moment to Complain About a Language Barrier
But his description of the problems he sees with Haitian immigrants helps explain his monochrome vision of American life.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Trump’s getting Harley-Davidson’s story wrong: It’s not about tariff skipping
As he tells the story, the iconic American company was forced to build bikes in India to get around its crushing import duty.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
In 'The Price of Power,' McConnell says Trump's MAGA movement is 'completely wrong'
New book chronicles McConnell's increasing dissatisfaction with Trump leading up to the 2020 election and in the days that followed.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
With 2 weeks to go, Trump, not taking chances, turns focus to North Carolina
ABC's Rachel Scott has a view from the campaign trail.Top stories - ABC News - October 23 -
'Zero' chance of Ivanka Trump on campaign trail, Jared Kushner says
The public shouldn't expect to see Ivanka Trump on the campaign trail, her husband, Jared Kushner, told The New York Times on Tuesday. Kushner said there was "zero" chance of former President ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Trump aides confident in his chances – but admit results are wildly unknown
Some polls offer promising outlook for Trump in swing states and reveal most believe US is on the wrong track. Donald Trump ’s aides are bullish about their prospects with their internal polls ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Kinzinger: Zero percent chance GOP House would buck Trump
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said on Wednesday he was concerned about the potential lack of checks and balances across government branches, especially if Republicans keep control of the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Putin Lavishes Praise on Trump, Saying Russia Is ‘Open’ to Restored Ties
Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. Vladimir V. Putin said Mr. Trump’s remarks on ending the war “deserve ...World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
Tom Brady's job as Fox broadcaster got tougher as Raiders owner. Commitment to what excellence?
Tom Brady calls NFL games on Fox, but as part owner of the Raiders, he can't criticize other teams or game officials, or attend broadcast production meetings to prepare for games.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16 -
What the US Army’s 1959 ‘Soldier of Tomorrow’ Got Right About the Future of Warfare
Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.Tech - Wired - October 18 -
New Steelers pass rusher Preston Smith requested trade from Packers: 'I got what I asked for'
Smith is already taking to Pittsburgh's defensive schemeSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
What's wrong with baseball's best closer? Why Guardians' Emmanuel Clase has struggled in 2024 playoffs
Clase has been hit hard by the Yankees and the Tigers, putting up unthinkable numbers in OctoberSports - CBS Sports - October 19 -
'You lured him in': Rape myths and what we still get wrong about sexual assault
From being asked what they were wearing to having their bodies critiqued, rape victims are still subjected to old-fashioned myths.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
What's wrong with Mikal Bridges? New Knicks star stumbles then recovers with jump shot in season debut
Mikal Bridges' jump shot was never pretty, but it's looked awful since the start of Knicks camp.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
‘If I had the power I’d destroy the whole thing’: what went wrong with the ghost town of Disney-style castles?
It was meant to be a dream development but, 13 years on, it remains unfinished – a microcosm of Turkey’s scandal-hit construction sector under Erdoğan. From the rooftop of the castle where I’m ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
A look at what's wrong with Aaron Rodgers-led Jets, why problems go well beyond poor QB performance
Pinpointing the issues for this 2-6 team after the Week 8 loss to the PatriotsSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
New Steelers WR Mike Williams explains what went wrong with him and Jets' Aaron Rodgers
Williams and Rodgers agree on what the issue wasSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Biden-Harris made America safer — Donald Trump could undo their progress instantly
If Donald Trump gets re-elected, major progress on gun regulation could end with the stroke of a pen.Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Red state voters backed a progressive pro-worker issue on Trump election night ballots and national momentum is building
On Donald Trump’s big election night, voters in the red states of Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska approved paid sick leave measures.Business - CNBC - 56 minutes ago -
Yankees facing World Series sweep vs. Dodgers: What history says about incredibly slim chances of coming back
The Yankees enter Tuesday's Game 4 in a 3-0 hole against the Dodgers in the Fall ClassicSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Trump Thinks the Border Got Him Elected in 2016. He’s Convinced It Will Do So Again.
Voters rank the economy and high cost of living as their top issue. Donald J. Trump believes immigration “beats out the economy,” and he’s made it his closing message.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Disneyland to roll out exclusive line-skipping pass. Here's what it costs
Disneyland will soon allow a limited number of guests to buy a $400 pass giving them access to all Lightning Lane attractions without having to book specific times to ride.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16