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Politics - The Hill
Judge declines to extend Georgia voting registration deadline due to Helene
A federal judge on Thursday declined to reopen voter registration in Georgia for the upcoming November elections after facing registration disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene. The judge rejected ...5 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
FEMA stretched thin by hurricanes, other disasters
Federal officials say FEMA can meet the immediate needs of people affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. But President Biden said the agency will need significantly more money to deal with all ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden urges Congress to pass more hurricane aid after Milton landfall
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Brown University votes against divesting from companies in Israel
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.7 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
IRS vows to race $10 billion in delayed Covid aid to help hurricane-hit businesses
Small business owners say they could use the backlogged pandemic-era Employee Retention Credit funds to weather setbacks from hurricanes Helene and Milton.7 hours ago - Covid -
Politics - NBC News
Tampa Congresswoman urges Congress to return to pass disaster funding
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton in Florida and asks Congress to return to approve more disaster funding.8 hours ago -
Politics - Politico
Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
Congressional leaders say new disaster spending legislation can wait until the lame duck.9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed tends to look past hurricanes, although that is getting harder
The two devastating hurricanes that hit the southeastern U.S. in recent weeks will make it harder for the Federal Reserve to assess the health of the economy, analysts say, but the central bank is ...10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Hurricane Milton and other disasters: extreme politics is worsening extreme weather | Editorial
Climate change deniers such as Florida’s Ron DeSantis lament the impact of such events but won’t acknowledge the underlying problem. The preparations for Hurricane Milton were on a mammoth scale, ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA diverting aid amid hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Frequency of natural disasters due to climate change impacting where people choose to live
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these ...14 hours ago - Climate -
Politics - The Hill
Michelle Obama's voting initiative announces more than 500 early voting events
Michelle Obama's voter engagement and mobilization initiative is ready to party — announcing more than 500 early voting events across the country in the weeks leading up to Election Day. The aim ...15 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Milton victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.
“We shouldn’t saddle survivors with unfair taxes as they work to rebuild their lives,” said one lawmaker supporting the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.15 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Relive Nadal's top 10 moments - and vote for your favourite
As Rafael Nadal confirms his retirement from tennis, BBC Sport looks at his top 10 moments - and asks you to vote for your favourite.18 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Lithuania votes in a weekend general election with many looking for change despite good economy
Lithuania’s center-right coalition could be replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties when voters in the Baltic country go to the polls on Sunday21 hours ago -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Vance and Walz Make Dueling Appearances, as Voting Begins in Arizona
The two vice-presidential candidates crisscrossed the state on the first day of early voting, saying little of each other after their debate last week.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Mason: What happens next after shock Tory leadership vote
Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the new Conservative leader on 2 November.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Vance and Walz visit Arizona as early voting begins in the battleground state
With the first day of early voting beginning on Wednesday in Arizona, both vice presidential nominees, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, will campaign in the state.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Foreign aid for fossil fuel projects quadrupled in a single year
With clean air projects receiving just 1% of aid, activists say nations ‘cannot continue polluting practices at expense of climate stability’. Foreign aid for fossil fuel projects quadrupled in a ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump and Republicans Send Conflicting Messages on Early Voting
Republicans are encouraging people to vote early but, in some cases, making it harder to do so.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - ABC News
NC officials say politicians are suggesting measures already passed to ensure vote
A North Carolina official said they have adopted "many of the suggestions that national political figures are now suggesting" to ensure the Nov. 5 election occurs.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Early voting kicks into high gear ahead of Election Day
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Early voting kicks into high gear ahead of Election Day Candidates in the Nov. 5 elections are ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Brown University Will Vote on Divesting from Companies Tied to Israel
The university made a deal with pro-Palestinian students last spring to consider their demands if they ended a protest encampment. But the university board voted against divestment.Yesterday - Israel -
World - ABC News
Mozambique counts votes in its presidential election as opposition alleges fraud
Mozambique began counting votes in a presidential election that could extend the ruling party’s 49 years in power, though the opposition already was alleging fraud and manipulationYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Former foreign policy adviser to three UK PMs appointed as UN aid chief
Tom Fletcher becomes sixth Briton in a row to take up post despite calls for it to be subject to open competition. A former foreign policy adviser to three prime ministers including Gordon Brown ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Watch: Tim Walz campaigns in Arizona as early voting begins
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is making a campaign swing through Arizona on Wednesday as early voting in the critical swing state begins. Walz will start in ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Harvard and Yale among universities targeted in financial aid price-fixing lawsuit
Forty of the top private universities across the U.S. are under fire after a lawsuit was filed accusing the institutions of conspiring to overcharge students for their education.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Tories shocked at Cleverly exit while Labour MP says Badenoch-Jenrick contest is a ‘gift’ – UK politics live
Audible gasps as apparent frontrunner is eliminated while political rivals are gleeful. Bookmakers have cut the odds on Kemi Badenoch becoming next Tory leader because there has been a surge of ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
46 percent in Florida poll say they will vote for abortion rights amendment
Less than half of the likely electorate in Florida say they would vote for an amendment that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability, according to a New York Times and Siena ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Politics - The Hill
This hurricane season, mobile voting could empower disenfranchised voters
Before the next storm hits, we need to guarantee that voters fleeing a natural disaster or other emergency have a mobile voting option.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
John Legend calls for Harris to put 'conditions' on US aid to Israel
Music superstar John Legend is calling for Vice President Harris to make U.S. aid to Israel amid its ongoing offensives in Gaza and Lebanon conditional. In an interview with Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan, ...Yesterday - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Hearing Aid Giant Starkey Bet Big on AI, and It’s Paying Off
Starkey, the country’s largest hearing aid producer, just announced a new AI-powered device.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Lake planning to vote early in Arizona
Arizona GOP Senate nominee Kari Lake is planning to vote early on Thursday despite having previously criticized the practice as part of her broader claims about the legitimacy of the 2020 ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
Resources are stretched thin as the south-east grapples with hurricanes and the west swelters in high temperatures. It’s been a brutal week in weather-related disasters across the US. Large parts ...Yesterday - Climate -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Celtics voted massive favorites to repeat as NBA champions, Luka Dončić dominates player categories in GM survey
An overwhelming 83% of poll respondents think the Boston Celtics will win the NBA Finals again this season.2 days ago - NBA