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Central Asians edge into a brave new world on Russia’s doorstep

The region’s five states are increasingly standing up for themselves on matters of language, history and identity

World - Financial Times - October 27

Trump edges out Harris by 1 point in battleground Wisconsin survey

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are nearly tied in a new survey of likely Wisconsin voters. The USA Today/Suffolk University poll, released Monday, shows Trump leading Harris by 1 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

With the clock winding down, here's why polls suggest Trump has the edge

With only days to go, it is clear that Donald Trump is in a much stronger position than he was just weeks ago.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Amazon's satellite spending has investors on edge. The payoff may be worth the wait

Amazon is pouring money into satellite internet service Project Kuiper. Investors have questions on what it means for profits.

Business - CNBC - October 28

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks

Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

I am on edge, says woman made homeless aged 75

Susan Curtis, from Romford, finds herself feeling trapped by London's housing crisis.

Follow live: Rodgers, Jets look to snap five-game losing streak, host Texans

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Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax

Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy

It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling. But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Village in India where Harris is ‘daughter of the land’ on edge as US election looms

Billboards with Harris’s face wishing her good luck erected across sleepy village and daily prayers held at local temple. Kamala Harris may never have visited Thulasendrapuram, a sleepy village ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Harris edges Trump in Nevada poll; Rosen leads in Senate race

Vice President Harris edged former President Trump in the battleground state of Nevada while Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) holds a healthier lead in the state's Senate race, according to a new poll ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

From JLo to Beyoncé: the double-edged sword of celebrity endorsements

Kamala Harris has pulled out a string of A-listers as her campaign peaks, but will it make a difference for voters?. The 2024 presidential election is, as best as anyone can tell from the inexact ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Vikings-Colts: Minnesota overcomes 3 turnovers from Sam Darnold to outlast Indianapolis 21-13

The Vikings broke a two-game losing streak. Darnold had three turnovers, yet the Colts couldn’t win, an outcome that will bring up questions over the Colts’ decision to bench Anthony Richardson.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Pakistan loses its edge in supplying China with sesame seeds

Companies squeezed by falling prices as other countries compete to cultivate crop prized in Chinese kitchens

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Evening Report — Battle for 270 electoral votes on knife's edge

Plus: Security concerns grow ahead of Election Day {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photos Surprising polls, unusual voting patterns inject uncertainty ahead of Election Day Public polling shows an ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Oil ends higher for a fifth straight session as traders await U.S. election results

Oil futures settled Tuesday with a fifth straight session gain as investors awaited the outcome of a contentious and close U.S. presidential election and weighed developments in the Middle East.

Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago

Anthony Zurcher: Result hands Trump free rein

Four years after losing to Joe Biden, Donald Trump's political movement is back and more durable than ever.

Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds

Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

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, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

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.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

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.

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 ...

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.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Fact-Checking Harris’s Closing Argument

The vice president has stuck largely to the facts when highlighting the words of her rival, former President Donald J. Trump, but has on occasion omitted context or erred when describing policies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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