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Inside NBC News' Decision Desk: When will we know who won the presidential race?

Several key states are perennially slow vote counters. Others have invested in speeding up the process. But if it’s a very close race, don’t expect a quick resolution.

Politics - NBC News - 8 hours ago

Where Speaker Johnson sees the GOP's path to victory: From the Politics Desk

House Speaker Mike Johnson sees traditionally Democratic constituencies as key to Republicans' path to power in Washington this election.

Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VP: From the Politics Desk

Kamala Harris is the third presidential nominee in the last half-century to run as a sitting vice president, presenting unique challenges for her campaign.

Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests

Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

GOP megadonors open their wallets for Trump: From the Politics Desk

Repubicans megadonors are opening their wallets for super PACs backing Donald Trump, while Democrats maintain their House and Senate fundraising advantage.

7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk

The national and battleground state polls have revealed several important dynamics that have defined the 2024 campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Where the polls of the Harris-Trump race could be off: From the Politics Desk

Where the polls of the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could be off after overestimating Joe Biden in 2020.

Vance takes on clean-up duty for Trump: From the Politics Desk

The responsibility to clean up Donald Trump's controversial remarks in the 2024 campaign trail often falls to his GOP running mate, JD Vance.

How infrequent voters could decide the election: From the Politics Desk

The razor-close presidential election could very well come down to this question: Will the infrequent voters who back Donald Trump by double digits actually turn out?

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Andrea Mitchell is exiting MSNBC anchor desk but will remain with NBC News

The longest-tenured journalist at the network gives up her daytime cable program but remains chief Washington correspondent.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 22 hours ago

What You Might Know (and Not Know) on Election Night

Declaring a winner may take some time.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

From Fox News to 'The Daily Show,' Walz charts a more aggressive path: From the Politics Desk

Between appearances on Fox News to "The Daily Show" and sharper attacks on Trump, Tim Walz is getting more aggressive weeks out from Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - October 17

When campaign and football season collide: Harris and Trump battle for sports fans: From the Politics Desk

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a battle for male voters, one that’s increasingly focused on sports fans amid football, baseball and basketball season.

‘It was to make bank managers less uptight’: the toy that put Newton’s law on executive desks

The eccentric British design firm behind Ballrace, the bestselling shiny 1970s Newton’s cradle, is celebrated in a new book. Sir Isaac Newton was a genius of science, but for many Britons of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Trump overtakes Harris for first time in Decision Desk HQ/The Hill election forecast

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misstated the chances of Harris winning the election in the latest forecast from Decision Deck HQ/The Hill. The correct number is 48 percent. Former ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Breaking down the the yawning gender gap dividing Gen Z: From the Politics Desk

The gender gap defining the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump extends to Gen Z voters, a new poll shows.

Meet the voters who skipped the last election but are jumping in this time: From the Politics Desk

The latest NBC News Deciders Focus Group included voters who did not participate in the 2020 election but plan to cast a ballot in 2024 for Trump or Harris.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Where Trump's standing with Puerto Rican voters will be put to the test: From the Politics Desk

Trump’s campaign appearance in Allentown, Pa., comes amid questions over whether the fallout from his Madison Square Garden rally will cost him support among Puerto Rican voters.

Fantasy Football Trade Desk: Should we buy into the Browns offense or Raheem Mostert after Week 8?

We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 hours ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Everything To Know

It’s been ten long years since Dragon Age Inquisition, and its follow up, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is finally here. All hell has broken loose in Thedas, but what kind of an adventure are we in ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

What to know about estate planning

A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...

What to Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift

The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad.

World - The New York Times - October 16

5 things to know about Harris and Trump on taxes

Tax policy is set to take center stage after the election, as major portions of the tax code are due to expire by the end of 2025. Key portions of former President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

World - Yahoo News - October 15

What You Need to Know in Case of an Election Crisis

We have just a short time to understand the challenges across state legislatures, Congress, executive branches and elected judges.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment

A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

How to know if mortgage refinancing makes sense now

As mortgage rates decline, some homeowners may want to consider refinancing now. Here's what to know now.

'We know Pakistan can crumble' - centurion Duckett

England opener Ben Duckett says Pakistan can "crumble" and are under "pressure", despite the home side ending day two of the second Test in the stronger position.

What to know about Trump's IVF comments

Former President Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" as both campaigns vie for support from voters on reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on Trump's comments. ...

In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity

Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businesses

Politics - The Hill - October 21

IUDs and Breast Cancer Risk: What to Know

A new study adds to the evidence on hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer. But experts stressed the overall risk remains low.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

What to Know About the BRICS Summit and the Countries Involved

The group, which seeks to rebalance the global order away from the West, will meet on Tuesday. Here’s a primer.

World - The New York Times - October 22

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

Home equity loan dos and don'ts to know this November

Want to borrow from your home equity this November? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do now.

What We Know About the ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Turkey

After the assault on an aerospace complex in Ankara, Turkey struck sites of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its affiliates in Syria and Iraq.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Physical gold vs. digital gold: What to know

There are pros and cons to both types of gold assets — especially in today's unusual economic climate.

The Menendez Brothers’ Case Under Review: What to Know.

Prosecutors have recommended that the brothers be resentenced. It could lead to their release from prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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