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What Do You Like Most About Halloween?

Elaborate lawn decorations. Bags of candy. Creative costumes. What’s your favorite part of the holiday? What could you do without?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Where do Harris and Trump stand on tech policy?

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race for the White House, offering starkly different views for the future of the country. However, their stances on tech ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Art-insurance disputes do not make for a pretty picture

Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurers

Business - Financial Times - October 31

What would Harris and Trump do in power?

Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

Where Do Nikki Haley Voters Turn?

The Haley voters who cast ballots for Harris are a new kind of conservative voter.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

England's defeat 'nothing to do with Ford' - Smith

England's two-point defeat by New Zealand on Saturday should not be considered George Ford's fault, says Marcus Smith.

When do polls open and close on Election Day?

Millions of Americans have voted early, but millions more will vote in person on Election Day 2024. Here's what time the polls open and close in each state.

These are the states that do not require an ID to vote in-person

For those holding out to vote in-person on Election Day, you may or may not need to show your ID. It all depends on where you live.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Many Companies Offer ‘Returnless Returns,’ But Do it Quietly

Retailers have decided the cost of sending an item back may be more expensive than letting an unsatisfied customer keep some low-priced merchandise, but don’t advertise the practice.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

What time do polls close on Election Day?

Election Day just a day away, and many voters have already cast their ballots in what polls show could be one of the closest presidential elections of all time. Former President Trump and Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

RFK Jr. to supporters: 'Do not vote for me'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a final election-eve pitch to voters, explicitly telling his supporters “do not vote for me.” Kennedy, an independent who unsuccessfully ran a third-party presidential ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.