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Financial Times - World
Germany’s SPD holds off far right in Brandenburg election
Preliminary result shows Olaf Scholz’s party narrowly fending off AfD5 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Edwin Díaz, Mets shut the door on Phillies as surge to postseason continues: 'It’s big boy time'
The Mets, who just completed a 6-1 homestand, now hold the second National League wild-card spot.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Markets fall before close elections and surge after, study shows
Research Affiliates found that political affiliation of the winning party had less bearing than tightness of race7 hours ago -
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CBS Sports - Sports
Tigers surge into MLB playoff field in wild-card tie as Twins fall out: Can Detroit pull off wild finish?
The Tigers were as far back as 8 1/2 games behind the Twins to start August11 hours ago - MLB -
ABC News - World
US not responsible for surge of violence in Sinaloa, American ambassador tells Mexico
U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar has rejected accusations by Mexico’s president that the U.S. shares some responsibility for cartel violence in Sinaloa state12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats spend big in Maryland as Hogan keeps race close
Democrats had hoped to put the Maryland Senate race to bed by now. Instead, they are poised to devote time and resources in the deep blue state all the way until November in a bid to keep the seat ...14 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Milan Fashion Week closes with a gala promoting sustainability
Milan designers have wrapped up six days of runway womenswear previews with a gala award ceremony at Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala to honor innovations in sustainability17 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Milan Fashion Week closes with a gala promoting sustainability
Milan designers have wrapped up six days of runway womenswear previews with a gala award ceremony at Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala to honor innovations in sustainability17 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Germany's chancellor Scholz escapes far-right win in home state - exit polls
The chancellor's hopes of a second term are bolstered as his SPD is set to defeat the far right in Brandenburg.18 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Military Closes Al Jazeera’s Office in the West Bank
The Israeli authorities have been putting pressure on the local operations of the network, saying its coverage threatens national security.18 hours ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Here are 4 things we're watching closely in the stock market this week
First out of the gate are two updates on the housing sector.20 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Left-leaning leader wins Sri Lanka election in political paradigm shift
Anura Kumara Dissanayake beat his rivals after a historic second round of vote counting.20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
In Michigan, Democrats Hope to Benefit From a Post-Biden Surge of Youth Energy
Democrats in the battleground state are counting on a sea change in the mood of young voters that could bolster their candidates in critical races that will determine who controls Congress.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
A summer marked by extreme, record-setting heat in the U.S. comes to a close
A summer marked by record-setting heat — particularly in Arizona — has ended. Phoenix notched a record 113 consecutive days of temperatures at or above 100 degrees.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Brandenburg State Elections: What to Watch For
The far right and far left are poised to make significant gains in state voting on Sunday, possibly affecting the stability of the national government in Berlin.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
HSBC hit by sixfold surge in Hong Kong property loan defaults
UK-based bank has more than $3bn in exposure to defaulted commercial real estate loans in the territoryYesterday - Hong Kong -
CNBC - Business
In U.S. trade war with China, Mexico is emerging as the big winner
A CNBC analysis of trade data reveals a multi-year surge in trade between China and Mexico helping manufacturers and the supply chain avoid Trump/Biden tariffs.Yesterday - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Sabres Came Close to Trading Young Forward
The Buffalo Sabres reportedly almost traded this forward before he signed his new contract.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Even in this election year, undividing America is possible
Taking that first step seems daunting, but it’s simple: We need more, not fewer, real conversations.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Phillies clinch 3rd straight playoff berth and close in on NL East title
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance by beating the New York Mets 12-2Yesterday - MLB -
Financial Times - Business
Nuclear fuel prices surge as west rues shortage of conversion facilities
Bottlenecks have built up in uranium supply chain since Russian invasion of UkraineYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The 2024 Election Is a Retreat From Ideology
Whatever the Trump-Harris election season is delivering, it isn’t a grand ideological debate.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Harris courts voters in Wisconsin amid close race
With election day less than two months away, Vice President Harris will hold a rally in the key swing state of Wisconsin Friday evening. Recent polling out of Wisconsin signals Harris and former ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots
Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Mali officials close livestock markets over suspected links to militants
Following a deadly attack in Mali's capital by al-Qaida linked militants, authorities there have temporarily closed livestock markets that typically are run by an ethnic group that authorities ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders votes to be counted by hand
A newly adopted rule requires at least three election workers to hand count ballots in each precinct on election night. NBC News' Priya Sridhar explains the widespread criticism of the rule.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Stevie Wonder planning pre-election tour
Grammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder recently announced a 10-stop tour across the U.S. ahead of Election Day, now less than two months away. The concert tour — dubbed "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Analysts warned about the fallout from a surging yen. But then this happened.
Traders feared Japanese investors would bring money home as the yen carry-trade imploded. They were wrong.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Sublime Sydney surge into AFL grand final with crushing win over Port Adelaide
Home side post comfortable 14.11 (95) to 8.11 (59) win at SCG Swans seize control in second quarter as Isaac Heeney stars The SCG has hosted some nerve-shredding finals over the years, but this ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Surge in Breast Reductions
We explore why younger women are undergoing the cosmetic procedure.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Mexico president blames U.S. for surging cartel violence
Two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel appear to be fighting for power since two of its leaders were arrested in the U.S.3 days ago -