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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.4 hours ago -
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 -
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 ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Stokes ready to bowl more on 'raked' pitch
Captain Ben Stokes says he is fit enough to play a greater role with the ball after England pick three spinners for the deciding Test in Pakistan.Yesterday - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Harris, Trump take economic pitches to Latino voters with Tuesday events
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are each looking to make their economic pitches to Latino voters, with the election just two weeks away. While both see the economy — considered a ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Tim Walz says Trump is 'spiraling down,' pitches Harris' message of change
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Donald Trump is "spiraling down" after being asked on ABC's "The View" about the former president's recent lewd comments.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.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Sports - ABC News
Nestor Cortes likely to rejoin Yankees pitching staff for World Series
Nestor Cortes appears likely to rejoin the New York Yankees pitching staff for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers2 days ago - MLB -
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 -
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 in2 days ago - European Union -
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.2 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 ...2 days ago - European Union -
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World - The Guardian
Pakistan use patio heaters and giant fans to prepare pitch for third Test
Shan Masood craving turning surface against England Toss may be vital in Rawalpindi Test series decider After flourishing on a tired, cracked pitch in the second Test, Pakistan are employing ...3 days ago - Pakistan -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.3 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 -
World - The Guardian
‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic
Hosts opted to re-use pitch in Multan after first Test loss PCB wants turning surface for Rawalpindi decider Brendon McCullum may believe that only Superman could have saved England from defeat ...4 days ago -
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 -
Top stories - BBC News
Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England
England should be flattered by Pakistan's pitch plan, but the second Test wasn't only decided at the toss, says Stephan Shemilt.5 days ago - Pakistan -
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 - BBC News
Pakistan want turning pitch again for decider - Masood
Pakistan captain Shan Masood says he wants another spinning pitch for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi after such a surface helped his side set up a series decider.5 days ago - Pakistan -
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 -
Business - CNBC
Unity's new CEO pitches 'fundamentally different company' after rough year
Unity CEO Matt Bromberg, who joined in May, is overseeing his first big product launch since taking over the gaming software company.6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Zelensky Pitches ‘Victory Plan’ in Ukraine’s Parliament
The proposal would rely heavily on increased Western assistance. So far, it has drawn a lukewarm response from Ukraine’s allies.6 days ago - Ukraine -
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 -
Politics - NBC News
Harris interviewed by Fox News in pitch to anti-Trump Republicans
Vice President Kamala Harris tried to attract Republican voters in a Fox News interview and a Pennsylvania campaign appearance, while former President Donald Trump attempted to broaden his appeal ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yankees chase Guardians ace Tanner Bibee early, secure 6-3 win for 2-0 ALCS series lead
The series shifts to Cleveland with the Guardians in desperate need of a victory.October 15 - MLB -
World - Financial Times
Mexico’s Sheinbaum pitches certainty to wary US investors
New president tries to reassure business leaders ahead of American election and possible review of free trade pactOctober 15 -
Sports - ESPN
WVU coach pitches 'good time' to frustrated fans
West Virginia coach Neal Brown is facing criticism over his recent comments aimed at the Mountaineers' frustrated fan base.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Not 'as many demons' on flatter Multan pitch - Potts
England seamer Matthew Potts says the pitch for the second Test in Pakistan does not have "as many demons" as the tourists first thought.October 15 -
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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw says he plans to pitch in 2025
Clayton Kershaw intends to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 after being limited to seven starts in 2024.October 14 -
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 - Financial Times
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgmentOctober 14 -
Sports - ESPN
Flaherty leads 'pitching clinic' as Dodgers tie mark
Jack Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the Mets 9-0 Sunday night in the NL Championship Series opener.October 14 - MLB -
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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Can the Mets really let Kodai Senga pitch again this postseason?
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga’s two innings of one-run ball in Game 1 of the NLDS seemed like a triumphant return, right? Not really, according to people whose eyes are sharper than mine or yours.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