Election Attacks Powerful

'Trans Diaries' actors counter election attacks with a powerful tool: their own stories

Trans performers funnel their election anxieties into shows in West Hollywood and San Diego. Their goal: Make sure their voices are heard in the new political landscape.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago

Elections test US power in Putin's backyard

Elections in Moldova and Georgia are testing the ability of the United States and European allies to stand up to Russian interference in small countries where democratic aspirations are clashing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Canada Accuses Powerful Indian Minister and Modi Ally of Authorizing Anti-Sikh Attacks

The Canadian government has alleged that Amit Shah orchestrated plots targeting Sikh separatists on Canadian soil, an accusation that could further worsen relations between the two countries.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Vietnam Elects Luong Cuong as President, Reviving Power-Sharing Arrangement

The move restores a “four pillar” government structure that divides top-level duties to avoid the rise of a single strongman.

World - The New York Times - October 21

As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is

They hope the issue helps their candidates. But some voters may support Republican candidates as well as abortion-rights ballot measures.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Military voters see 'direct attack' from GOP election challenges

Republicans are coming under fire from veterans and military groups for attempting to restrict the votes of overseas service members through a series of lawsuits in battleground states. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

‘Straight-up BS’: Democratic chair attacks Bernie Sanders’ election critique

Sanders’ analysis that Democrats lost because they failed working-class voters scorned by party chair Jaime Harrison. US elections 2024 – live updates Amid Democratic mourning over the loss ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Trump’s improving election odds have powered bitcoin to its highest level since July

Bitcoin was posting further gains on Wednesday, reaching as high as $68,390 — its loftiest level since July 29.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy

Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Presidential candidates inject star power into campaigns with 10 days left until Election Day

With only 10 days left until Election Day, Beyoncé attended a Houston rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast. Both candidates are ...

Elon Musk’s X is boosting election conspiracy theories with AI-powered trending topics

The misinformation boosted by X’s AI model Grok included conspiracy theories about voter fraud and unsubstantiated smears about Vice President Kamala Harris.

Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue

Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year term

World - ABC News - October 30

North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election

North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.

Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in power

World - ABC News - November 1

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Election Day 2024 live updates: Trump declares victory, claims 'powerful mandate'

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are awaiting the results of the presidential election, with the race remaining deadlocked and many pundits considering it a jump ball.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Worried about post-election political violence? You have more power than you think.

Despite concerns of political violence and distorted narratives on social media, Americans are committed to avoiding violence and solving problems together, according to experts.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump’s win boosts chances of Netanyahu remaining in power until Israel’s 2026 elections

Wars in Gaza and Lebanon set to intensify after Israeli PM’s position is reinforced by Trump’s victory and ousting of defence minister. Benjamin Netanyahu is set to stay in power in Israel until ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

‘You are next’: online posts show Islamic State interest in attacks on US ahead of election

Internet chatter and Oklahoma arrest of alleged would-be IS attacker indicate terror group’s planning. After the FBI arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma planning an election day shooting on behalf ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates

Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

Tens of thousands of Harris supporters gather as she condemns ‘petty tyrant’ on the grounds where Trump spoke the day of the Capitol riot. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

2024 election updates: Harris joins 'SNL,' Trump says he's 'father of fertilization'

The election campaign heads into the final weekend and both candidates are vying for the crucial votes in swing states.

Olympic medalist withdraws from French boxing elections citing racist and sexist attacks

Sarah Ourahmoune, a silver medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, has withdrawn her bid to become president of the French boxing federation

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

The Power of Government Policies

The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

The A.I. Power Grab

Big tech companies say A.I. can help solve climate change, even as it’s driving up their emissions and raising doubts about their climate goals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The Saudi factories powered by women

A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdom

World - Financial Times - October 28

Stagecraft and the power of political photographs

With the invention of photography came a new way to view, mythologize and remember the nation's presidents. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Washington Post ...

The Incredible Power of Quantum Memory

Researchers are exploring new ways that quantum computers will be able to reveal the secrets of complex quantum systems.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?

Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It is not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. This comes as cease-fire ...

Police and firefighters attacked with fireworks

Three teenagers are arrested as emergency workers are targeted with fireworks during Bonfire Night.

The power and the perils of Trump’s ‘flow state’

The former president’s latest town hall was a spectacle even by the standards of modern American politics

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power

The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Cossa, Lombardi Power Griffins Win

Powered by two goals from Amadeus Lombardi and 29 saves from Sebastian Cossa, the Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Manitoba Moose 2-1 Saturday night

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?

The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

WATCH: Trump, Harris prepare for election night

ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and former RNC staff member Cassie Smedile talk about the candidates’ campaign strategies.

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects

Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.

WATCH: Trump: 'We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible'

Former Pres. Trump addressed supporters on Election Night: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”

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