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States tighten security at polls amid threats
Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Amid Talk of Fascism, Trump’s Threats and Language Evoke a Grim Past
Plenty of presidents have been called dictators by their political opponents, but none until now has been publicly accused of being a “fascist” by his own handpicked advisers.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
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 -
Canadian minister says ‘not everyone is welcome’ amid Trump migrant threat
Immigration minister Marc Miller’s comments come as country braces for migrant rise when Trump takes office. US politics – live updates Canada’s immigration minister has said “not everyone is ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Gas prices at one-year high in Europe amid Russian supply threat
Gazprom could stop flow of gas into continent as result of their legal battle with Austrian company OMV. Europe’s gas market rose by as much as 5% on Thursday to its highest price in a year after ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
DoJ and FBI officials consult lawyers amid threats of Trump legal retribution
Matt Gaetz nomination as AG intensifies concerns that president-elect will prosecute former political enemies. Officials from the justice department and FBI have begun consulting lawyers amid fears ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges allies to stop just ‘watching’ amid North Korea threat
Ukrainian president calls on countries to step in before troops sent to Russia by Pyongyang reach battlefield. Ukraine’s president urged allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister
Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Russia claims it shot down US-made ATACMS missiles and issues nuclear threat
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia's new nuclear weapons doctrine means Ukraine's use of Western rockets "can prompt a nuclear response."Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat
Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US territory on defense development. The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands says an ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Anti-racism campaigner’s London book events cancelled amid threat of far-right violence
Freedom of speech groups alarmed after events to promote book by Hope Not Hate employee are called off. Hanif Kureishi, Billy Bragg and freedom of speech groups have voiced alarm after a number of ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
‘No threat to public’ after bomb threats, Pennsylvania governor says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that there were "multiple bomb threats" at polling locations. Shapiro assured the public that the threats were not credible.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'
Wednesday's headlines are led by growing fears over Russia's nuclear threat and the farmers' protests.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?
Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peaceTop stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
‘Insider Threats’ to the Election, and Starbucks’ 4-Minute Goal
Plus, the Harris campaign sidelines BidenTop stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Harris Warns That Trump Is a Threat to Economic Growth
With the election drawing to a close, candidates are trying to sway on the economy.Business - Inc. - November 2 -
With Trump returning to the presidency, everything from abortion to immigration is under threat
With Trump back in the White House. The impact will be felt in many aspects of American life and across the world. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
The most significant threat to fair elections in America
Election officials in the U.S. are becoming increasingly partisan, raising concerns about the fairness of our elections and the potential for voter fraud, while reforms are needed to ensure ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Georgia dealing with bomb threats at polling locations
Several polling locations in Georgia have received bomb threats throughout Election Day. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said some appear to have originated from Russia. Nikole Killion has moreTop stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.
The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
East Coast drought prompts wildfire threats
More than 43 million people from Philadelphia to New England are under red flag warnings as the threat from drought-driven wildfires expands. Rob Marciano has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Trump's military threats alarm Democrats; GOP shrugs
President-elect Trump has talked about using the military on the “enemy from within,” at the border and potentially even in Mexico against cartels. The rhetoric has sparked increasing worry among ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Donald Trump’s Threat to the Global World Order
Donald Trump’s re-election to the American presidency is a threat to global peace and security.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Biden finally shows backbone in the face of Putin’s threats
After nearly two months of internal soul-searching that resulted in what can only be termed unnecessary delay, President Joe Biden finally agreed to permit Ukraine to employ long-range ATACMS ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK
Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.Top stories - BBC News - 38 minutes ago -
Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'
Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'
Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance defended former president Donald Trump's comments calling Democratic leaders "the enemy from within," saying that inflation, slowing military recruitment and the migrant ...Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize rings the alarm about the nuclear threat
There are five main drivers of the alarming rise in the threat of nuclear weapons use, each of which demand global attention and American leadership.Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
From Rupert Murdoch to Thom Yorke: the growing backlash to AI
Media mogul and leading artists join fight to stop tech firms using creative works for free as training data. It is an unlikely alliance: the billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch and a panoply of ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Election Officials Face Torrent of Threats as Nov. 5 Looms
Law enforcement’s task for Election Day this year goes far beyond providing physical security, to the essential mission of safeguarding democracy.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission
The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
In Iran’s Capital, Murals Offer Tributes and Threats Against Israel
In the Iranian capital’s Palestine Square, a series of murals have telegraphed warnings to the country’s enemies.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
JD Vance: Democratic opponents pose ‘bigger threat' than Russia and China
Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Trump Escalates Threats as Campaign Enters Dark Final Stretch
Top military leaders and high-ranking former officials from his administration have issued warning after warning that Donald J. Trump would rule as a dictator if given the chance.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26