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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.

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 - 10 hours ago

‘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 - 2 days ago

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 - 1 hour ago

Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end

Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.

Harris and Trump trade blows in battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are continuing to campaign in key battleground states as the clock ticks down to election day. Harris used her events to sharpen her ...

Politics - NBC News - October 20

Harris campaign ‘blowing the opportunity,’ says Gov. Sununu

Sununu pointed to recent instances where Harris has struggled to distinguish herself from President Joe Biden.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Clark: Clubs 'blowing out' pitchers with max usage

Union chief Tony Clark says it is up to MLB teams to change how pitchers are being used to help reduce injuries.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Tax blow for 1mn UK top earners by 2027

Fiscal drag will pull thousands more into a 60 per cent marginal rate

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Roob's Observations: Eagles blow out Bengals in Cincinnati

The Eagles went into Cincinnati Sunday and earned themselves a commanding 37-17 win over a dangerous Bengals team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 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

Mane event: Lions decimate Cowboys, but suffer a major blow

Jared Goff and Detroit marched into AT&T Stadium and embarrassed Dallas. Unfortunately for the Lions, Aidan Hutchinson exited early with a severe leg injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says

North Korea is getting ready to blow up roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, Seoul said Monday.

Israel assures US that retaliation against Iran will target military

Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sites

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

Also in this newsletter: Meloni hits back against Albania migration hub criticism

World - Financial Times - October 15

Watch as North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea

Pyongyang vowed to sever road and railway access to South Korea in a bid to “completely separate” the two countries.

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - Financial Times - October 15

North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount

Symbolic detonations are first of their kind and come amid dispute over drones

Business - Financial Times - October 15

North Korea Blows Up Roads, Prompting South to Fire Warning Shots

World - Yahoo News - October 15

North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further

World - Yahoo News - October 15

UK to consult on ‘opt-out’ AI content scraping in blow to publishers

Decision follows months of lobbying from tech sector and creative industries

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Italian court rejects Meloni plan to hold asylum-seekers in Albania

Anger in ruling coalition as first group of migrants sent to processing centres ordered to be returned to Italy

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Latest in Blow Ahead Election

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

Ahead of the Election, Social Media Platforms Have Given Up

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

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

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

Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of the November 5 Vote

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bowen: Sinwar's death is serious blow to Hamas, but not the end

Harris and Trump trade blows in battleground states

Harris campaign ‘blowing the opportunity,’ says Gov. Sununu

Clark: Clubs 'blowing out' pitchers with max usage

Tax blow for 1mn UK top earners by 2027

Roob's Observations: Eagles blow out Bengals in Cincinnati

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

Mane event: Lions decimate Cowboys, but suffer a major blow

North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says

Israel assures US that retaliation against Iran will target military

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

Watch as North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount

North Korea Blows Up Roads, Prompting South to Fire Warning Shots

North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further

UK to consult on ‘opt-out’ AI content scraping in blow to publishers

Italian court rejects Meloni plan to hold asylum-seekers in Albania

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