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Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
FEMA workers threatened by armed group in Tennessee
"They were all armed, open carry not guns drawn, but they had surrounded them and there was a lady there that was yelling and threatening them."Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Thursday Briefing: Trump Threatens ‘the Enemy From Within’
Plus, the women of the world’s gnarliest mountain-bike competition.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients
Hurricane Helene is gone, but its ripple effects continue all across the U.S., with tens of thousands of dialysis patients now at risk of losing access to lifesaving care due to a shocked supply ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education
Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councilsWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Trump threatens to use the military against the ‘enemy within’
For Trump, strongman rhetoric and tactics are the first resort.Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Walmart and Amazon threaten US drugstores in prescription delivery
Launch of same-day services adds to pressure on struggling pharmacy chains such as CVS and WalgreensBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
The many ways Donald Trump threatens American prosperity
Whatever errors the Biden administration may have made pale in significance to the damage Trump’s harebrained economic plans would do.Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Policymakers warn protectionism threatens global economic recovery
Officials fear rules-based order is under threat as race for US presidency enters final daysBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Man Sentenced for Threatening Fani Willis With Racist Calls
Ms. Willis spoke of the fear she felt after a man made “vile” calls targeting her and another Black official in Georgia. The man was sentenced to almost two years in prison.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike
Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes
It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, or whether the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
'Rangers rudderless as big picture plan threatens to unravel'
A poor start to the season heaps pressure on manager Phillipe Clement, leaving the rebuild at Rangers looking rather rocky, writes Tom English.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Khamenei Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Attacks
His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
No, Trump did not threaten Liz Cheney with a firing squad
The “firing squad” claim isn’t even a little bit true. It doesn’t lack context. He simply didn’t say what they said he said.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
José Andrés threatens to challenge Maryland Republican in Congress
Celebrity chef José Andrés could trade the kitchen for Congress if he follows through on a threat to challenge a Maryland Republican, saying the state "deserves better." "I will retire and run for ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes
A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations
Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn
Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy
Explosion of online sports betting in South American nation sparks warnings about its damaging impactWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Sara Sharif's dad 'threatened to kill ex-partners'
Three former partners accuse Urfan Sharif of threats to kill and false imprisonment since 2004.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Man threatens to throw girl, 9, in Edinburgh canal
A man threatened to push a nine-year-old girl in the Union Canal as she cycled home from football training.Top stories - BBC News - 21 hours ago -
US threatens Israel with arms shipment suspensions over Gaza conditions: Reports
The Biden administration is telling Israeli officials to take immediate measures to address the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip or risk cutting off access to key U.S. military assistance. ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against HamasBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
'Terrifying': Liberty's Stewart addresses threatening email sent to wife
"It is terrifying," Stewart told reporters at practice. "And to know that people can have such direct access."Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
Trump doubles down on 'enemy from within' comments: 'I'm not threatening anybody'
Former President Trump doubled down on his insistence that his political rivals are “the enemy from within,” even after similar comments drew backlash and became a centerpiece of one of Vice ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
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Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions
Firefighters in Northern California were responding to a blaze that burned two homes and 15 acres.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Armed rebels threaten Colombia’s ‘peace’ drive at global nature summit
COP16 conference comes as observers say violent groups have weaponised deforestationBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Mideast Crisis Updates: Israel Carries Out Another Round of Strikes Near Lebanese Capital
The attacks followed claims from the Israeli military that Hezbollah was operating a command center beneath a hospital in a densely populated neighborhood near Beirut.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
Russia halting strikes on energy targets could lead to peace talks, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president floats mutual cessation of aerial attacks on power grids as first step towards ending warBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Jerry Jones visits again with radio hosts he threatened to fire
After expressing a mild degree of contrition, Jones revisits the failure to sign Derrick Henry.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis
Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
A man accused of threatening to kill Dem election officials will likely plead guilty
A man accused of making repeated threats to kill the top election officials in Colorado and Arizona as well as judges and federal law enforcement agents is expected to plead guilty in federal court ...Top stories - ABC News - October 23
