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Business - Financial Times
Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy
Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - Wired
How to Close the Gender Health Gap
Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Donald Trump called them 'my generals.' They call him a threat to democracy: ANALYSIS
ABC's Jonathan Karl has the inside story amid questions raised about the timing.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Chuck Todd: Harris has ‘decided to close on’ democracy message as ex-Trump official sounds warning
Chuck Todd, Betsy Woodruff Swann, Faiz Shakir and Doug Heye join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the fallout from former chief of staff John Kelly calling former President Trump the ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord
Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...19 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris, Trump locked in close Nevada race: Poll
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race in the key battleground state of Nevada, according to the latest survey from AARP. Trump leads Harris by 1 point, 47 ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s closing message: From cows to genitalia
Donald Trump has been making increasingly bizarre statements, such as calling Kamala Harris "retarded" and "a s--- vice president," and has been making false claims about climate change and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris, Cheney paint Trump as threat to democracy in Pa. campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Congressperson Liz Cheney launched a three-state campaign tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - The New York Times
Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.2 days ago - Microsoft -
Top stories - CBS News
Last full-size Kmart in continental U.S. closes
On Sunday, the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States closed. The retail chain first opened in 1899 and officially changed its name to Kmart Corporation in the 1970s. By the ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Primary schools close as strikes target Swinney's constituency
Unison members, which includes janitors and classroom assistants, have walked out over council pay.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in3 days ago - European Union -
Top stories - The New York Times
Starring in Kamala Harris’s Closing Argument: Donald Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris has made a notable shift in strategy to paint Donald Trump as unfit and dangerous as Democrats grow anxious about the closeness of the race just two weeks out.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Last Kmart store closes down
Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’ as EU vote hangs in balance
Pro-western leader Maia Sandu spoke as pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call. Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country’s ...3 days ago - European Union -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...5 days ago - Travel -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s closing argument: It doesn’t have to be this way
Americans are beginning to normalize our open border, rising crime and other heinous activities that would never have been tolerated in the past. They should not be tolerated now.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Harris leans on 'McCain Republicans' to close the deal in Arizona
Kamala Harris is aiming to defeat Donald Trump in battleground Arizona in the 2024 election by leaning on the John McCain Republicans who backed Joe Biden.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donors5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
NCAA closes loophole on Ducks' 12-man penalty
The NCAA is closing the loophole used by Oregon to shave time off the game clock at the end of Saturday's win over Ohio State, when the Ducks intentionally used 12 players on defense.6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.6 days ago - Brazil -
Business - Financial Times
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideOctober 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption
River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Harris Needs a Closing Argument. Here’s One.
Trump turned us into a nation of haters. He’ll do it again if he wins next month.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores
Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’October 15 - United Kingdom -
Business - The New York Times
Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores
The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Walgreens closing roughly 1,200 stores
Walgreens announced on Tuesday it will close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 stores in the current fiscal year. The plan, according to the company press release, ...October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time
As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nationOctober 14 -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer
There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14