Challenging Election

Fortescue's Africa Iron Ore Ambitions Challenged by Gnarly Terrain

The Australian iron-ore giant is considering a big new mine in Gabon but first has to work out how it can transport the steel ingredient for export.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Lawsuit challenges Louisiana law classifying mifepristone, misoprostol as controlled substances

Louisiana health care workers and advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a recently passed state law reclassifying two drugs used in medication abortions — mifepristone and misoprostol — as ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

'Finding Mr. Christmas' challenges men to 'lead with kindness' for a role as a Hallmark hunk

The contestants of 'Finding Mr. Christmas' talk about how showing their emotions was a big part of the Hallmark reality competition series seeking a new leading man.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Winnipeg Olympics Were Once The West's Top Women's Hockey Challengers

The Winnipeg Olympics were Western Canada's top challenger in the 1930s, almost annually competing for a Dominion title. Here's a look back at the historic women's hockey team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Shadowy groups seek to hurt House GOP incumbent by boosting independent challenger

A Democratic-aligned PAC and two other shadowy groups in a competitive House district are seeking to boost the chances of an independent candidate running against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Wayfair customers are more price conscious, have cut spending as election nears

Wayfair’s stock turned lower as some downbeat comments about the home-goods seller’s customers followed an earnings beat.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Barrett says Marler's haka jibe has 'loaded the gun'

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett says England prop Joe Marler has "loaded the gun" after his controversial call for the All Blacks haka to be scrapped.

Draymond explains how Warriors improving challenge process, mindset

Draymond Green explained why the Golden State Warriors are seeing more success with their coach's challenges compared to the 2023-24 NBA season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

What to know about changes to Mexico's Constitution that prohibit court challenges to amendments

Mexico’s federal and state legislatures, all dominated by the ruling Morena party, have passed amendments to the Constitution that prohibit courts from challenging any Constitutional reforms

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

New lawsuit challenges Louisiana's classification of abortion pills as 'controlled substances'

A group of Louisiana healthcare providers and advocates are suing the state over a law that classifies abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Trump, Preparing to Challenge the Results, Puts His 2020 Playbook Into Action

Step by step, Donald J. Trump and his allies are following the strategies that caused chaos four years ago. Election officials say they are ready this time.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Rúben Amorim faces challenge to end Manchester United’s culture of instability

The incoming head coach at Old Trafford only has to look at past decade to see direction of club that has lurched from one manager to another. At two and a half years, Rúben Amorim’s contract as ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges

TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.

Labour challenges Badenoch to back billions for public services and tax rises

Rachel Reeves throws down budget gauntlet to new Tory chief as party’s first black leader is congratulated on win. Labour has thrown down an immediate challenge to the new Tory leader, Kemi ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Federal judge allows Iowa to challenge validity of ballots from potential noncitizens

A federal judge on Sunday ruled that Iowa may continue to challenge the validity of hundreds of ballots from possible noncitizens over objections from critics who warned that people who recently ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen

Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write. Xabi Alonso took centre stage at Anfield elegantly, considered his options ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Belarus' authoritarian ruler will face only token challengers in presidential vote

Belarus’ election commission has allowed seven politicians loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko to start collecting signatures to run in January’s election in an apparent bid to create a ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Mexico's High Court Fails to Block Controversial Judicial Overhaul

President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 7 hours ago

'I love it!' - Guardiola on challenge ahead after Sporting defeat

A defiant Pep Guardiola says he relishes the challenge ahead for the season as Manchester City suffer their third defeat in a row across all competitions, losing 4-1 to Sporting CP on match week ...

Pennsylvania officials say "bad-faith" challenges target over 3,500 voters

"It's about disenfranchising voters in a swing state and overturning the outcome of an election," said Josh Maxwell, chair of the Board of Commissioners in Chester County.

Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge

Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) will win reelection in the Sunshine State, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Scott held off a challenge from former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D), whom ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Heinrich fends off GOP challenger in New Mexico Senate race

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D) will win reelection in the deep-blue state of New Mexico, Decision Desk HQ projects. Though the state is a reliable Democratic bastion in the Southwest, Heinrich's ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - 2 hours ago

China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges

In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.

Business - CNBC - October 14

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