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CEOs Who Shy Away From Defending Democracy Do So at Their Peril

Why voting rights and election integrity are business issues—and the role business leaders play in preserving them.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

What Are Hall Effect Sensors and How Do They Work? (2024)

More and more keyboards and video game controllers employ Hall effect sensors, but what exactly is this technology? We break it down.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?

Happy US election eve!

When do polls close on election day, Tuesday, 5 November 2024?

Georgia will be among the first key states to close at 7pm ET, while Hawaii and Alaska will collect ballots until 12am ET. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates After a ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Liz Cheney: Trump 'knows what he's doing' with violent rhetoric

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said former President Trump “knows what he’s doing” with violent rhetoric about her on the campaign trail. “He knows what he’s doing. He knows it’s a threat to ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Do you need photo ID to vote for the 2024 election?

As voters prepare to make their final decision in the 2024 presidential race, here's a breakdown of voter ID laws by state.

Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud

When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.

When Kentucky Bans Homeless Camps, Where Do People Go?

Angel Sivado tries to move people from the streets to permanent housing. A new law makes helping her clients more of a challenge.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

‘Everybody told me not to do it’: can a movie shift a presidential election?

As the US heads to the polls, film-makers and writers of political movies released in election years discuss their intentions and influence. US election 2024: latest news updates US election ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

How much money do U.S. House members make?

Members of Congress haven't given themselves a raise since 2009, but House lawmakers still earn six figures.

‘People do not want to believe it is true’: the photographer capturing the vanishing of glaciers

Christian Åslund was shocked at the difference between what he saw in 2002 and what confronted him this summer . Standing in blinding sunlight on an archipelago above the Arctic Circle, the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Manchester United cannot play the way Sporting do, warns Rúben Amorim

Sporting thrash Manchester City in coach’s home farewell Amorim to take over at Old Trafford on 11 November Rúben Amorim said Sporting’s 4-1 rout of Manchester City was a dream way to sign off ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘If We Care About Justice in America, There’s Going to Be a Lot of Work to Do’

Two Opinion writers consider a second term for Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected

Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.

Our Daughter Is Having an Affair With a Married Man. How Do We Stop It?

A 20-something woman who lives with her parents has incurred their disappointment by continuing an affair with her former boss. Since she won’t end things, should they tell the man’s wife?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump won the presidency. Here's what he's said he'll do.

From immigration to retaliation, Trump’s return to the White House has promised widespread changes to the way America is seen on the world stage.

Barr says prosecutors should drop Trump cases: 'Do the right thing'

Former Attorney General Bill Barr encouraged prosecutors to drop pending charges against President-elect Trump, saying the public “have rendered their verdict.” "The American people have rendered ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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