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Investors are bracing for higher-for-even-longer interest rates
Friday’s stronger-than-expected economic data, combined with fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, were adding up to a shift in market participants’ thinking about ...Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Businesses brace for Trump's proposed tariff hikes
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on raising tariffs -- especially on products from China -- as a way to boost manufacturing in the U.S. Carter Evans met a California business owner who's ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Palma brace lifts Honduras over Mexico in NL
Luis Palma's brace propelled Honduras to a 2-0 victory over Mexico in the first leg of their Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal on Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
Federal workers brace for Trump overhaul of civil service
President-elect Trump’s plans to reshape the federal workforce would allow him to fire wide swaths of career employees and replace them with political appointees — a move that comes as he has ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap
Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics
Attention paid to gun violence prevention has had to compete and, at times, has been overshadowed by other hot-button campaign topics.Top stories - ABC News - October 26 -
Trump says he would let anti-vaccine advocate RFK Jr. 'go wild on health'
During a rally appearance in New York City, former President Donald Trump said that if elected, he would let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild" on public health issues.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
A first-time NYC marathon runner's special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention
Trevon Bosley will be one of 50,000 people at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Many parents voted for Trump. His top priority should be expanding the child tax credit, advocates say.
Parents — specifically, male parents — voted for President-elect Donald Trump this election cycle in an ongoing show of support for the Republican Party by voters with children, according to exit ...Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
How advocates predict Trump's 2024 win could impact gun violence prevention laws
ABC News follows gun violence survivor Drew Spiegel and Rep. Maxwell Frost as they push for stricter gun laws.Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried
Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare step of withdrawing from upcoming Cop29. Papua New Guinea’s decision to pull out of an ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Anti-abortion advocates press Trump for more restrictions as abortion pill sales spike
Anti-abortion advocates say they will quickly dismantle some of President Joe Biden's abortion policies once President-elect Donald Trump makes his return to the White House next yearHealth - ABC News - November 9 -
‘We’re a fierce advocate and a wise friend’: Here’s what AARP’s new CEO will do for its 38 million members.
Social Security, caregiving, health and advocacy are at the top of her list.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aid
Women's health advocates in Africa are worried that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will again invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that cuts off U.S. government funding for groups that ...Health - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aid
Women's health advocates in Africa are worried that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will again invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that cuts off U.S. government funding for groups that ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Updates: Israel Strikes Iran in Retaliatory Attack
Iran’s national air defense force said that Israel had attacked military bases in three provinces, including Tehran, causing “limited damage.”World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish
Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Bond market braced for rise in UK debt issuance to £300bn this year
Investment banks pencil in second-biggest annual gilt sales figure on record ahead of Labour’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Ukraine Braces for Russian Assault in Kursk Using North Korean Troops
Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Europe’s Big Tech Hawks Brace for a Post-Biden Future
European ambitions to rein in the US tech giants depend on the outcome of the election—and the fate of antitrust firebrand Lina Khan.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies as it braces for impact of Mideast wars
Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle EastWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris
Kamala Harris will spend election night at Howard, University her alma mater and a prominent HBCU. Staff of student media organizations are prepping for the big assignment.Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
US news groups brace for a storm of election night disinformation
Outlets that play a critical role in calling results are investing to counter distrust in mass mediaWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Ukraine braces for outcome of US elections: ‘We are worried about Trump’
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he ‘no strategy yet’ if Trump wins – other than an appeal to his vanity. On Ukraine ’s frontline, soldiers hold Russian forces at bay with American weapons ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris
The authorities said dozens of people were still missing, as forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest of the country.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain
While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls
More companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election than in recent cycles.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Lookman brace sees Atalanta hurt Napoli title tilt
Forward Ademola Lookman scored twice inside the first half to help Atalanta to an emphatic 3-0 win at Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday as the visitors moved second in the standings.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
A 'constitutional sheriff' tried to seize voting machines in 2020. Officials are bracing for a repeat.
Sheriff Dar Leaf and other "constitutional sheriffs" have become prominent figures in the election denial movement, and among the most dangerous, critics say.Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
Traders braced for volatility and volume as US election night nears
Banks plan staggered shifts and downtown hotel rooms for suburb dwellers to staff floors around tight race outcomeWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season
Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats
Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.Business - The New York Times - November 4 -
Israel braces for another Iranian attack after threats from leaders in Tehran
Iran’s supreme leader issues new threat after initially playing down Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel is bracing itself for another ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
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Sarah Smith: US braces as two starkly opposing visions clash
After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
10-year Treasury yield ends lower after strong auction as investors await election results
Long-dated Treasury yields erased their rise to end lower Tuesday following an auction of 10-year notes that met solid demand as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - November 5
