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Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Nevada
A measure to implement ranked-choice voting and a top-five open primary system in Nevada failed before voters on Tuesday, two years after the state approved it during the midterms, Decision Desk HQ ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Colorado
A measure to implement top-four, all-candidate primaries and ranked-choice voting in the general election has failed in Colorado, Decision Desk HQ projects. Coloradans voted down the proposed ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Verstappen to continue giving minimal answers
Max Verstappen says he will continue his stance of giving minimal answers in official Formula 1 news conferences at this weekend’s US Grand Prix.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene
Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Family of slain hostage: "We were failed by Israel's leaders"
The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage who was killed by Hamas, are speaking out for the first time since their son's death. Elizabeth Palmer has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Migrant took own life after 'multiple failings' at UK detention centre
The coroner examining the death of Frank Ospina said he had been let down by the state "in numerous ways".Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
How a Failed Formula 1 Event in Dallas Left a Lasting Impression
Drivers passed out from the Texas heat as financial misdeeds turned an ill-fated venture into a disaster.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
Nokia Tempers Earnings Expectations After Sales Fail to Recover
Nokia tempered earnings expectations for the year amid a delayed recovery in sales, but said an improving gross margin and quick action on costs was helping offset some of the weakness.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Liam Payne was failed by the music industry, Sharon Osbourne says
Liam Payne was "just a kid" when he entered "one of the toughest industries in the world", says former X-Factor judge.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Damning data: Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United failings by numbers
The manager is under pressure after another poor start. Here is a statistical look at where things have gone wrong. Manchester United return to action against Brentford on Saturday afternoon and ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails
Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Massive blackout hits Cuba after major power plant fails
A massive outage left millions of Cubans without power and prompted the government Friday to implement emergency measures to slash demand.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage
Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Amazon region environmental crime investigations often fail to 'follow the money': Report
Countries in the Amazon region are failing to “follow the money” in their investigations of environmental crimes, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition said in a ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Cuba's power grid fails leaving millions without electricity
Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after a major power plant failure, shutting down the electrical grid and leaving 10 million people without power. This outage adds to an ongoing crisis, ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Penguins Fail To Generate Offense, Fall to Hurricanes, 4-1
Carolina controlled play for the majority of the game and outshot Pittsburgh 39-26Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Protesters Say Uber and Lyft Are Still Failing Their Blind Passengers
At a protest in San Francisco, blind Uber and Lyft users claim that the ride-hailing companies aren’t doing enough to prevent drivers from turning them away.Tech - Wired - October 20 -
Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dies
The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble
Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowersBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon amid rumors his health is failing
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to his home country after weeks abroad amid rumors that his health is failingWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulatorBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Michael Kosta Thinks He’s Found Elon Musk’s Next Failed Purchase
The “Daily Show” host said Musk “bought Twitter just to drive it into the ground” and is now considering doing the same for America.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
There Are Four Anti-Trump Pathways We Failed to Take. There Is a Fifth.
Why have so many of our democracy’s defenses seemingly broken down, and which, if any, remain?Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Putin’s alternative to ‘weaponised’ dollar fails to excite Brics partners
Russian president targets US financial dominance in struggle to reduce impact of sanctionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms
Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous yearWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
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Canada will reduce immigration targets as Trudeau acknowledges his policy failed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will significantly reduce the number of new immigrants in the country after acknowledging his government failed to get the balance right coming out of the ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Aaron Judge Knows He Is Failing the Yankees on the Biggest Stage in Baseball
“I can’t sit here and feel bad for myself. Nobody’s feeling bad for me,” Judge said.Sports - The New York Times - October 28