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Ahead of the Election, Social Media Platforms Have Given Up

If you thought 2020 was bad, decisions from Big Tech and the US government have led to an internet that’s even worse off.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Weak Jobs Report Provides Fodder For Harris and Trump Ahead of Election

Republicans and Democrats used the latest jobs numbers to bolster their arguments about who would be better at managing the economy.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Mauritius suspends access to social media ahead of parliamentary elections

The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections later this month

Tech - ABC News - November 1

Watch: Moments of pure joy at Trump and Harris rallies ahead of US election

Exhausted by the US election? We take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the excitement on both sides.

New York Times Tech Guild threatens to strike ahead of election

The New York Times Tech Guild sent a letter to the Board of Directors on Friday, saying that it needs to reach an agreement before the election in order to avoid a strike. "As the bargaining ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election

The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.

Business - The New York Times - November 3

Ella Baron on global anxiety ahead of the US presidential election – cartoon

World - The Guardian - November 3

Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin

Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival. The pro-western incumbent Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in the Moldovan presidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

A Recent Timeline of Elon Musk Going All In on Trump

Over the past month, Elon Musk has put himself in position to take the credit for a Donald Trump win—or the blame for a loss.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Revisit the 2020 election results map ahead of the 2024 vote

Donald Trump is hoping to win back states that he captured in 2016, while Kamala Harris is hoping to hold the states President Biden won in 2020.

Fox News anchors brush off Trump criticism ahead of election night

Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum are brushing off blistering criticism of the network that has come from former President Trump in the hours before Election night 2024. Trump, who ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Markets pop ahead of election results on solid service sector data

Stocks closed sharply higher Tuesday as activity in the U.S. services sector jumped to a more than two-year high, displaying underlying strength in the economy as voters headed to the polls. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Trump Media & Technology Posts Third-Quarter Loss Ahead of Election Outcome

Chief Executive Devin Nunes said the company continues to explore additional possibilities for growth such as potential mergers and acquisitions, including in the realm of fintech.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Here's what Trump promised the crypto industry ahead of the election

Donald Trump branded himself as the pro-crypto candidate for president on the campaign trail.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Indian politician targeted with 'beef eating' claim ahead of Maharashtra election

World - Yahoo News - November 8

House GOP moves ahead with leadership elections as majority yet to be decided

Control of the House has yet to be determined, but Republicans are operating as if they've secured the majority.

German soccer club St. Pauli quits X ahead of snap elections

Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.

Watch live: Jeffries holds presser ahead of House Democrats' leadership elections

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is holding a press conference Friday morning, just days after Republicans clinched continued control of the lower chamber. Jeffries earlier this week ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Belarus police launch sweeping anti-riot drills ahead of January's election

Belarusian police have launched sweeping anti-riot drills ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a seventh term, a signal from the authorities ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day

CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

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