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NBA Power Rankings: Vibe check on all 30 teams

As we look at the teams who are setting the tone early in the season, it's clear that the Celtics and Thunder are a cut above their peers. Plus, the Bucks are a bummer.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Fact-checking Claims of Voting Machines Intentionally ‘Flipping’ Votes

Voters sometimes make mistakes when they use digital voting machines. But the issues are quickly remedied.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Musk's America PAC can keep writing checks to voters, judge says

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday declined an effort by the Philadelphia district attorney to stop Elon Musk’s America PAC from doling out cash prizes to registered voters.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Caleb Williams, rookie QBs show out in Week 6

Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts takes a look at how the 2024 class of rookie QBs took a step forward in Week 6.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Trump claims Justice Dept. sued to add "illegal voters" in Virginia. Here's a fact check.

Republicans mischaracterized a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department to protect voters from being removed from voting lists too close to Election Day, CBS News' election law expert says.

Paul George has bone bruise in hyperextended knee, no structural damage, per 76ers

The health of Joel Embiid and now Paul George lingers over a 76ers team with high expectations and high anxiety on the cusp of the regular season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending knee

The Philadelphia 76ers say forward Paul George has a bone bruise but didn't suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Karl Rove fact-checks viral post: 'I have not been rallying for Kamala Harris'

Republican strategist Karl Rove on Tuesday sought to counter claims that he's been rallying for Vice President Harris in Pennsylvania, an allegation made in various viral posts on the social ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Haason Reddick trade rumors: Lions check in on disgruntled pass rusher, but here's why deal unlikely to happen

Detroit is exploring all avenues to reduce the impact of losing Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson for the rest of the 2024 season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Harris says violent crime is down. Trump says it's up. Here's a fact check.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both point to different crime data sources, but experts say Harris' claim is closer to reality.

Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return

Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks

A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.

Business - CNBC - October 17

CoD: Black Ops 6 Zombies - Check Out Liberty Falls Changes And Terminus Map POIs

Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release on October 25, Activision has revealed new information about the game’s Zombies mode. This includes a deep-dive into all the main points of interest for ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster

Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Bill Maher puts the fate of the Great Barrier Reef in the spotlight – but do the claims stack up? | Temperature Check

The Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg has told the US cable host its biggest threat is not the climate crisis, but do his claims stack up?. Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching leaves ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

MLB testing automated check-swing challenge system this fall as league further embraces robo ump experiments

MLB is experimenting with the system in the Arizona Fall League

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Musk shares fake image of The Atlantic, bringing fact-checking and condemnation from the magazine

The Atlantic magazine has found itself in the crosshairs of Elon Musk after it fact-checked a fake image shared by the tech billionaire.

Bowl Eligibility Heat Check: Oklahoma, USC among notable teams in danger of missing postseason bid

These teams entered 2024 with high hopes but now face steep climbs to the postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

England need to reset after Pakistan’s dynamic spin duo offer reality check | Andy Bull

Ben Stokes’s side may need to go back to basics after spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan exposed a lack of focus. The sun was only just coming up in England when the last wicket went down in ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

After viral 'Chase glitch,' JPMorgan sues customers over $661K in check fraud

They thought it was a fast-pass to free money. Instead, they're being sued.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Fact Checking False Voter Fraud Claims About Votes Exceeding Eligible Voters

The number of votes cast in presidential elections has always been less than the number of eligible voters.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Juan Soto free agency buzz: Mets reportedly among 11 teams that checked in on OF

Here is the latest buzz surrounding star outfielder Juan Soto's free agency...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Fantasy Football Pulse Check: How late-round RB showed out in Week 9

Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts looks at how some key late-round running backs showed their value in Week 9.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Apex Legends Returns To Its Roots In Season 23's Update, Check Out The Full Patch Notes

Season 23: From the Rift blends nostalgia with new features. With a new game mode that brings back previous versions of each Legend, an entirely reworked Lifeline, and the introduction of a ...

Tech - GameSpot - 16 hours ago

Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?

We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Hurricanes, the election and misinformation

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Bacon urges 'respect' for election

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in a Sunday interview urged “respect" for "our elections” as the 2024 election looms. “We have to respect our elections, and I get it, candidates have the right to go to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

The Climate Election: Immigration, explained

Immigration remains among the top concerns for voters in the 2024 election. But when it comes to policy, many ignore a key reason why people are forced to leave their homes — climate change. ...

The Election Is Happening Too Soon

When we all think we’re right, we stay perennially stuck in place.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

In Georgia, Political Crisis Looms After Disputed Election

The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not sit in Parliament.

World - The New York Times - October 27

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

Four certainties in an uncertain election

Election Day is now just one week away.