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The Hill - Politics
Nebraska GOP lawmaker: Other states should shift to our electoral college system
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said on Tuesday that other states should shift to Nebraska’s electoral system, but since they likely won’t, the Cornhusker State should look to alter its system to a ...4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Revised U.S. News college ranking system still fails to help families find the best deals in higher education
U.S. News is out with its latest ranking of America’s top colleges, but critics say the controversial list’s revised methodology does little to help families find the best deal on higher education8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Report on Antisemitism at CUNY Calls for Changes Across the System
The report, commissioned by New York’s governor, found that the city’s university system was ill-equipped to handle rising antisemitism. But it also said the problem was not widespread.8 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
2024 election updates: Nebraska governor ends push to change electoral votes system
With six weeks until Election Day, Donald Trump will be campaigning in battleground Pennsylvania while Kamala Harris is in Washington to meet with UAE's president.10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Nebraska governor: No plans for special session on winner-take-all electoral system
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) said Tuesday he would not be calling a special session for lawmakers to consider changing the state’s electoral system to a winner-take-all one after a key GOP lawmaker ...11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Nebraska governor won't call special session to change Electoral College system
Republicans did not have enough support to change how the state allocates Electoral College votes, a move that would have benefitted former President Donald Trump.11 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
In a blow to Trump, Nebraska governor won't call a special session to change state's electoral votes
Nebraska GOP Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday he will not call a special legislative session to change how the state allocates its electoral votes.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Our housing system isn’t working — we need a public option
The current U.S. housing system creates tremendous profits, but it doesn’t work for everyone.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Canada’s Tories target Trudeau as they seek seismic shift in political landscape
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to introduce motion of non-confidence in long-shot bid to force an election. Canada ’s Conservative party will make its first bid to unseat prime minister ...14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Electoral College endangers the republic, but don’t blame the Framers
The Framers’ Electoral College design offered no mechanism for elevating the popular vote loser to the presidency.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris initially left off Montana absentee voting system
One person voted before issue reported and system for overseas and military voters corrected mistake. Kamala Harris ’s name initially didn’t appear as a candidate for president on Montana’s online ...16 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Homeless people living in temporary accommodation hits record high
Annual data for homelessness is released after the Scottish government and councils have declared a housing emergency.18 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Nebraska’s Electoral Votes Reveal About the Constitution
Can we fix the Constitution before it destroys us?Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Government Watchdog Calls F.A.A. Air Traffic Control Systems Critically Outdated
A report by the Government Accountability Office said that the agency’s heavy reliance on the systems could jeopardize the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Key Nebraska Republican opposes changing how the state awards electoral votes, blocking Trump push
A Nebraska Republican state lawmaker said Monday that he remains opposed to switching how the state allocates its electoral votes, effectively blocking a bid by President Donald Trump and his ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
A bid to change the electoral math hits a roadblock: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Trump criticizes Nebraska state senator for not flipping on Electoral College system
Former President Trump criticized Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell (R) for coming out against Republicans’ renewed push to change Nebraska’s electoral system to a winner-take-all state. “I would ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Nebraska Republican opposes Trump effort to change state's electoral vote process
A growing Republican effort to switch Nebraska's electoral process to winner-take-all hit a major snag on Monday after a key state lawmaker came out in opposition.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Nebraska Republican rejects push to change Electoral College system to help Trump
Changing Nebraska's electoral vote allocation to winner-take-all would almost certainly have benefited former President Donald Trump this fall.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Trump ‘needs to focus on winning’ electoral vote in Nebraska swing district, says GOP lawmaker
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss whether Nebraska will change the way it allocates electoral votes before election day. Rep. Bacon also talks about his latest trip to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Weather system could become hurricane slamming South
A developing weather system could strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and become a tropical storm or hurricane that slams the South. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Key Nebraska Republican Rejects Trump’s Push to Shake Up Electoral Map
Mike McDonnell, a state senator, said he would not support an effort to change the state’s electoral system to winner take all, an outcome that could have cost Kamala Harris an electoral vote.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Key Nebraska Republican comes out against Electoral College rule change
Republicans have been dealt a major blow in their efforts to overhaul Nebraska’s Electoral College system, a move that could have ultimately cost Vice President Harris a critical vote in November. ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
IndyCar finalizes charter system that doesn't guarantee spots in Indianapolis 500
IndyCar has finalized a charter system for 25 entrants that pales in comparison to the contentious deal reached between NASCAR and its teams but does give 10 open wheel organizations some guaranteesYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Post Office IT system still causing cash shortfalls
Survey finds some sub-postmasters are using their branch money to plug gaps as the scandal inquiry restarts.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Starfield The Settled Systems All Must Serve Trailer
In the “All Must Serve” animated trailer we follow a young Va’ruun child attending a ceremony at the Scaled Citadel. When a catastrophe wipes out a massive chunk of the Va’ruun capital city, the ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
How America’s health care system fails women in pain
For 20 years, doctors told Diana Falzone her pain was normal. “Well, that’s just how it is for some women,” she remembers one saying after she began experiencing unusually heavy and “very, very ...Yesterday -
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The New York Times - Sports
New College Football Is Here
Saturday’s USC-Michigan thriller was a three-hour advertisement for the new era, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 days ago - College Football -
The Hill - Politics
When should colleges call the cops?
When protests get out of hand, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Far-right AfD eyes further electoral gains in key German state of Brandenburg
Ballot being seen as referendum on Olaf Scholz’s government ahead of next autumn’s general election. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland party is hoping to come top in an election in the ...2 days ago - Germany -
ESPN - Sports
'That's the true talent': How aiming for a flag got so dramatic in college football
Players seem to be getting more dramatic -- and creative -- in their attempts to draw penalties.3 days ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Change to Nebraska electoral system could impact Harris' path to victory
A potential "winner-take-all" electoral system in Nebraska could alter the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Brock Purdy, 'system QB?' With 49ers' weapons set to miss time, he now has a big chance at a rebuttal
Purdy still hasn't entirely shaken the "system" quarterback label and other denigrations. A chance for his rebuttal is now here, and if you've been listening, he's been preparing for it for a long ...4 days ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Graham says he's hopeful Nebraska will flip to winner-take-all electoral system
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voiced his support for Nebraska Republican’s effort to flip the state’s way of distributing Electoral College votes to a winner-take-all electoral system -- a move that ...5 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kopitar Confirms Kings System Change
Today, the Los Angeles Kings opened their training camps for the 2024-25 season. After which, members of the Kings met with the media, which is always fun to see. When Kings' captain Anže Kopitar ...5 days ago