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The undercover hedge funds financing activist short sellers
When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefitsBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Nissan Becomes Activist Investor's Next Japanese Target
Effissimo Capital Management says it has built a stake days after the carmaker unveiled sweeping restructuring and cost-cutting plans.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47?
The group are at the centre of Hong Kong’s biggest national security trial and have been handed sentences of up to 10 years. HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Activist Kianoosh Sanjari’s Final Act Stuns Iran
Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
Airport sparks debate with introduction of 'hug time' limit
An airport in New Zealand is asking travelers to limit their "hug times" in order to reduce congestion.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsiblyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
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Ex-Oilers Enforcer Tries To Spark New Team
The former Edmonton Oilers power forward fought the same player that Darnell Nurse did a few games ago.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested
A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4
Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Grave cleaning videos spark fascination and outrage online
On social media platforms, users have created online communities around the practice of cleaning gravesites. Audiences have become fascinated by the trend.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
My Hypothesis Is: Use This Phrase to Spark Progress
This communication technique can transform communications and culture in your organization.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns
The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Sparks coach Miller now Wings' general manager
Curt Miller was hired as the Dallas Wings' general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Trump’s Pentagon pick sparks alarm — and scorn
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as head of the world’s most powerful defence department has baffled WashingtonWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Sparks hire Utah's Roberts as new head coach
Lynne Roberts, who guided the Utah women's basketball team to the Sweet 16 last year, has been named head coach of the Sparks.Sports - ESPN - 4 hours ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
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.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Putin critic Alexey Navalny's widow urges Americans not to take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, told ABC's "The View" that Americans should not take their democracy for granted.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Americans who believe in democracy have no choice but to vote for Harris | Observer editorial
The US remains a great country with many strengths and many problems – and Trump is not the answer . ‘It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings” – that well-known if dated American sporting adage – may ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Majority of voters say American democracy is 'currently under threat': Poll
More than three-quarters of Americans say democracy is currently under threat, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. Seventy-six percent of likely voters say democracy is ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Musk says people accusing Trump of endangering democracy are the real danger
At a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech mogul Elon Musk played down the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat
Plus, a long-lost Chopin waltz.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Journalism is the lifeblood of British democracy. My government will protect it | Keir Starmer
Whether it is online intimidation, journalists imprisoned abroad or the cynical use of Slapp lawsuits, we will fight any threats to those who hold the powerful to account. Journalism is the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos
Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy
The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in DecemberWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Two decades of unlimited money in politics has transformed US democracy
In a matter of years, we went from a presidential candidate raising in the tens of millions to more than hundreds of millions for an election.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Democrats’ commitment to the democracy message could cost them the election
Voters aren’t buying it; they see democracy — a term so vague its projected disappearance is hard to imagine — as immaterial, and Trump’s threats to it implausible.Politics - The Hill - October 31
