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Top stories - BBC News
US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.2 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Judge Strikes Down Multiple Georgia Election Rules
The measures had been promoted by the State Election Board. The judge called them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Georgia election rules passed by Trump-backed board are ‘illegal’, declares judge
Fulton judge invalidates seven new rules, including one that requires ballots be hand-counted after polls close. A Georgia judge has declared that seven new election rules recently passed by the ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Judge invalidates key parts of Georgia election rules crafted by Trump allies
A Georgia judge invalidated several new election rules, calling the measures approved by the state's Republican-controlled election board unconstitutional and in violation of state law.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules
A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling
With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...6 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Georgia judge blocks elections rules backed by Pro-Trump Republicans
(Reuters) -A judge overturned changes to Georgia election rules made by a Republican-controlled state board in August, in a case brought by a conservative group which argued the changes would ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge invalidates controversial new state election rules
The seven rules thrown out by a Georgia judge include one that required the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls.7 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Long-ruling party leads in Mozambique's election as opposition candidate calls for strikes
Mozambique’s ruling party candidate holds a clear lead in early presidential election results as his main challenger said he would not accept them and called them fraudulent10 hours ago -
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Politics - The Hill
FTC announces rule to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to cancel digital subscriptions. The department will soon implement a "final click to cancel rule," it announced ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why a judge blocked Georgia's election ballot-counting rule
A Georgia judge has blocked a new policy that would have required the state's election ballots to be counted by hand. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand-counting ballots as early voting begins
A record number of people are showing up for early voting in the crucial state of Georgia. Early voting is beginning as a Georgia judge blocked a new hand-count election rule passed by a ...17 hours ago -
Politics - CBS News
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.17 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. ...17 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation
Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots
A Georgia judge on Tuesday blocked a new rule from the state's election board that would have required counties to count ballots cast on Election Day by hand.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia judge blocks ballot hand count rule from taking effect before election
A new Georgia election rule that would require a hand count of ballots on election night will not take effect before November’s contest, a state judge ruled. In a decision late Tuesday, Fulton ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Arizona counties don't have to do citizenship checks before election, judge rules
Those who sought the checks made their request too close to the election.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Local Officials Cannot Refuse to Certify Election Results, Georgia Judge Rules
The ruling cuts at the heart of a key argument made by right-wing activists since the 2020 election, when Donald Trump sought to disrupt the certification process as part of his bid to subvert the ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Local election officials in Georgia must certify results, judge rules
County election boards in Georgia are not allowed to refuse to certify election results, a state judge ruled on Tuesday.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Judge mulls new Georgia election rules, including ballot hand-count
A Georgia judge must decide whether to squash new state election rules, including a controversial change requiring hand-counted verification of ballots, in the final weeks before November’s ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge rules officials can't delay election certification over fraud concerns
"Election superintendents in Georgia have a mandatory fixed obligation to certify election results," the judge wrote.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Clippers rule out Leonard for rest of preseason
Kawhi Leonard's status for the Clippers' season opener next week remains uncertain as he continues to deal with inflammation in his right knee.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia judge rules certification of election results is 'mandatory'
With just weeks to go until the presidential election, a Georgia judge has ruled that certification of election results by county officials in the state is "mandatory."Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Expert on U.S. election complexities and the importance of understanding state rules
With Election Day just three weeks away, CBS News contributor David Becker explains the complexities of the U.S. voting process, how states handle early voting, and what every American should know.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results
A Georgia judge ruled Tuesday that county election officials may not delay or decline to certify election results based on suspicions of fraud. Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules
Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be doneYesterday - European Union -
Top stories - BBC News
Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.
As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s GOP moves to dramatically revamp election rules
Republican allies of former President Trump have embarked on a sweeping effort to restrict voting and purge voter rolls across the country since the 2020 election, something critics fear could ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-up2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Georgian president says pro-Russia ruling party ‘rigging’ election
Salome Zourabichvili urges voters to choose ‘between a European future and a Russian past’2 days ago - Russia -
World - Financial Times
‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app
Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower prices2 days ago - China -
Business - Inc.
Google Seeks a Pause on App Store Ruling
The tech giant tries to stave off a judge’s efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.2 days ago - Google -
Sports - ESPN
FIFA to consider transfer rules after Diarra trial
FIFA has said it will start negotiations with the sport's stakeholders on the transfer system after the European Union ruled that some aspects of it were unlawful.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Scandal-hit Sinn Féin on back foot ahead of Irish elections
Leader Mary Lou McDonald vows to stay at helm of party despite resignations of two deputies2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes
Wisconsin election officials are reassuring the public about the safety of ballot drop boxes, which have been the subject of conspiracy theories in the state since 2020.2 days ago