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Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls ahead of the election

The Supreme Court allowed Republican officials in Virginia to revive a plan aimed to removing noncitizen voters from the rolls ahead of next week’s election.

Aly & AJ on pushing for gun control measures ahead of 2024 election

As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.

What Harris, Trump campaigns are zeroing in on ahead of Election Day

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are looking to emphasize their key campaign messages in the homestretch of the 2024 election. Both candidates also reacted to ...

8 Supreme Court Justices in Mexico to Resign Ahead of Contentious Election

All but three of the country’s Supreme Court justices announced they would quit rather than partake in the controversial elections mandated by a judicial overhaul.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Civil rights groups warn of potential voter suppression ahead of Election Day

Civil rights leaders warn that Virginia could be a canary in a coal mine, foreshadowing broader efforts to undermine voting rights across the country.

‘We’ve gone through disaster-scenario trainings’ ahead of the election: Colorado secretary of state

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State, joins Meet the Press NOW to explain how officials are preparing to count the votes in a ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Trump’s legal team tried to keep Stormy Daniels quiet ahead of 2024 election, MSNBC reports

Former President Donald Trump this summer offered a financial incentive to adult film star Stormy Daniels if she agreed to keep quiet about Trump ahead of this November’s election, MSNBC’s Rachel ...

‘You are next’: online posts show Islamic State interest in attacks on US ahead of election

Internet chatter and Oklahoma arrest of alleged would-be IS attacker indicate terror group’s planning. After the FBI arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma planning an election day shooting on behalf ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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

PSA uses deepfakes of famous actors to warn of AI-generated misinformation ahead of election

A new public service announcement is warning voters about AI-generated misinformation surrounding the 2024 elections by featuring deepfakes of several Hollywood actors. The video was made by the ...

She had her dream job. Now she's facing death threats, a cyberstalker and growing legal bills

Misinformation researchers say they are facing a more treacherous landscape this election season than in the past, fueled by online trolls and lawsuits.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Existing-home sales sink to a 14-year low, as home buyers pull back ahead of the November election

Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Trans voters share concerns ahead of election in which they’ve been a central talking point

Most transgender voters told NBC News they’re backing Kamala Harris for president, with some saying they plan to leave the country if Donald Trump wins a second presidential term.

Echoes of U.K.’s 2022 bond crisis weigh on Treasury market ahead of U.S. election

A selloff in the U.K. bond market on Thursday, triggered by concerns about planned government borrowing, sent the country’s yields higher in a manner slightly reminiscent of the 2022 gilt crisis ...

Business - MarketWatch - 39 minutes ago

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Woman sentenced over social worker stabbing

Fiyori Kesete attacked the victim without warning, stabbing her in the arms and head.

Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts

Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.

Business - Inc. - October 19

The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing

A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Relive the 2024 offseason through social media

Some of the biggest moments this summer were documented through player reaction on social media.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Will Social Security be solvent under Trump or Harris?

Social Security is under threat regardless of who wins the election, but an analysis says Trump's agenda would drain the fund more quickly than Harris' plan.

How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security

Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment

Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appeal

Business - Financial Times - October 14

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

49ers fans troll Cowboys on social media after blowout loss to Lions

The 49ers Faithful wasted no time making jokes at the Cowboys' expense after Dallas' 47-9 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say

The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.

‘The purpose is social good’: Watford Women draw unique US investment

As well as helping to make the team financially sustainable, new partnership with Sound of Gol aims to tackle inequality. American investment in English football clubs is on the rise – from Arsenal ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check

Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.

Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.

Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why

These two-check months happen a few times each year.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction

Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.

Business - Inc. - October 16

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