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Mexico’s ruling party moves to limit power of judiciary
Legislation raises concerns over concentration of power in hands of presidencyBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Elections test US power in Putin's backyard
Elections in Moldova and Georgia are testing the ability of the United States and European allies to stand up to Russian interference in small countries where democratic aspirations are clashing ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Canucks Jump Into NHL.com's Top 16 Power Rankings
The Vancouver Canucks have won three straight games and are ranked in the top 16 of NHL.com's Super 16.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
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Anita Hill: Kamala Harris and the Power of Dignity
The insults hurled at Ms. Harris are a reminder of how Republican senators tried to shame me when I challenged Clarence Thomas’s fitness.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance
Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Google's Cloud Business Powers Accelerating Revenue Growth
Google reported a 15% jump in year-over-year revenue driven by strong results in its cloud-computing division, boosting the company’s fortunes during a costly push into artificial intelligence.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?
Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and BeyoncéEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'
Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds
The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
What would Harris and Trump do in power?
Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
10 power builders and brokers shaping Miami
The real-estate moguls, restaurant owners and non-profit organisers behind South Florida’s revivalWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Better Relationships
We make snap judgments about a person’s personality, trustworthiness, and intelligence in about 100 milliseconds.Business - Inc. - November 2 -
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Livingstone's ton powers England past West Indies
A spectacular maiden ODI century from stand-in captain Liam Livingstone helps England defeat West Indies by five wickets.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Adani begins to cut off power supplies to Bangladesh
Indian conglomerate threatens to halt flows from coal-fired plant over debt disputeBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla
Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
How Trump Fought His Way Back to Power
After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, even many Republicans believed the former president’s political career was over. He proved everyone wrong.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
PS5 Pro Review - Powerful On Paper, Ordinary In Action
When the PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, Sony made a compelling case for picking one up. In addition to simply being a shiny new console, the value proposition it presented was largely in ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Trump Asked for Power. Voters Said Yes.
This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Donald Trump Makes Stunning Return to Power
During this presidential campaign, Donald Trump played on economic worries and fears around immigration to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent ...Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Harris concedes, encouraging peaceful transfer of power
Vice President Harris on Wednesday conceded the 2024 presidential contest to President-elect Trump during remarks at her alma mater, Howard University, in which she also encouraged a peaceful ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits
The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Bangladesh staves off more Adani power cuts
Dhaka makes assurances to clear its bills after conglomerate threatened to halt electricity suppliesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm
The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”World - The New York Times - November 8 -
Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Inside Senate Republicans' power plays for leadership role
CBS News estimates that control of the House of Representatives is lean Republican. Meanwhile, the GOP flipped the Senate with longtime leader Mitch McConnell stepping down from the role. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
With Trump in power, the dollar is likely to rally but then weaken
Over the incoming president’s second term, the risks of crises may unwind the greenback’s strengthWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago
Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?
Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Musk tops Fortune list of most powerful in business
Fortune on Tuesday named billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk as the most powerful person in business of 2024. Musk topped the outlet’s list of the 100 most powerful people in business, followed by ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Siemens Energy Lifts Outlook on Power Demand Boom
Siemens Energy raised its midterm targets as the energy company bets on a boom in global power demand helped by rising electrification, industrial decarbonization and AI applications.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
US inflation rises to 2.6%
October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - November 13
