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Top stories - CBS News
Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns
Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...5 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - CBS News
Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?
Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...6 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Sports - The New York Times
A Tennis Star Sparks a Discussion About Human Rights and Tournament Sites
Casper Ruud said he has turned down offers to play in Saudi Arabia and indicated the sport should examine its ties to China.7 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Why Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaways Could Be Troublesome
Legal experts question the billionaire’s plan to hand out huge payments in battleground states as part of a get-out-the-vote drive.18 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa
The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are ...Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Elon Musk could face ‘legal liability’ for his $1 million giveaway, says election law expert
NBC News Election Law Analyst Nate Persily discusses the legal questions surrounding billionaire tech founder Elon Musk’s latest election effort to support former President Trump ahead of the ...9 hours ago - Elon Musk -
World - The Guardian
Walz says Musk’s $1m voter giveaway reflects that Trump has ‘no plan’
Democratic vice-presidential candidate criticizes tech CEO’s ploy that is under scrutiny for possible vote buying. Tim Walz , Minnesota governor and Democratic vice-presidential candidate, said ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Jets fail to spark as Rodgers admits energy 'flat'
The addition of Davante Adams was supposed to provide a spark and galvanize the Jets offense. Instead, they managed only two touchdowns and were shut out in the second half of a 37-15 loss to ...13 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.16 hours ago - Elon Musk -
World - The Guardian
Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway
Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...17 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
European football: Lewandowski brace inspires Barcelona rout of Sevilla
Striker scores twice in 5-1 win for La Liga leaders Napoli squeeze past Empoli 1-0 thanks to penalty Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders Barcelona thrash ...Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Gov. Shapiro says law enforcement could look at Elon Musk’s $1M giveaway to super PAC supporters
During an interview with Meet the Press, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) questions the legality of Elon Musk promising $1 million giveaways to voters who sign his super PAC’s petition “in favor of free ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Arsenal stunned by Bournemouth and Garnacho sparks Man United comeback
In one of the biggest shocks of the season, English Premier League title-chasing Arsenal has suffered a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth2 days ago - Premier League -
Top stories - NBC News
Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations
A five-alarm brush fire in Oakland, California, sparked evacuation orders as it burned two homes on Friday.2 days ago - California -
Sports - ESPN
Alonso-sparked Mets roll, send NLCS back to L.A.
Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5.2 days ago - MLB -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Outside the Office, Sparks Fly Between Colleagues
Taylor Burt was working at BarkBox, surrounded by adorable dogs, when she found herself distracted by someone she thought was even cuter: Mayank Shah.4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Penguin Mid-Season Trailer Sparks A War For Gotham City's Underworld
Where's Batman when you really need him? HBO's The Penguin is a spin-off from The Batman , and the Dark Knight is nowhere to be found while there's a gang war underway between the Falcone and ...4 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
MLS boss: FIFA suit could spark schedule change
MLS president Don Garber said the recent antitrust antitrust lawsuit before the European Commission in Brussels could spark change to the congested global calendar.4 days ago - MLS -
Top stories - BBC News
Four takeaways from Harris's combative first Fox interview
During a 25-minute sit-down, the US vice-president and the host frequently interrupted each other.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Market is not liking Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) earnings decline as stock retreats 5.8% this week
Investors can approximate the average market return by buying an index fund. But if you buy individual stocks, you can...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Footage of Arizona police punching and tasering deaf Black man sparks outcry
Body camera video shows two Phoenix officers violently assaulting Tyron McAlpin, a deaf man with cerebral palsy. Phoenix police are facing widespread criticism following the release of body camera ...5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next month5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Video of violent arrest of deaf Black man with cerebral palsy sparks outrage
Phoenix police officers were seen repeatedly punching and tasing Tyron McAlpin.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Video of violent arrest in Phoenix sparks outrage
Police body camera video of the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, has sparked outrage among civil rights and disability advocates. McAlpin was repeatedly ...6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war
Washington has to be concerned that Beijing sees an opportunity to deny or at least restrict Middle East energy to others.6 days ago - Iran -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton providing spark while battling through injury
Laney-Hamilton knocked down four 3-pointers in the Liberty's Game 2 win over the Lynx6 days ago - WNBA -
Sports - ESPN
Officiating among Rodgers' gripes in 'giveaway' loss
The Jets capped a tumultuous week with a loss to the Bills on Monday night that smacked of so many others under fired coach Robert Saleh, with too many penalties and too many blown opportunities. ...6 days ago -
World - ABC News
France's budget battle: Why the government's plan to plug the deficit is sparking an outcry
France’s new government has unveiled its 2025 belt-tightening budget bill, with plans for major tax hikes and spending cuts aimed at tackling the country’s giant deficit6 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Trump sparks outrage after calling for army to handle enemies on election day
Democrats condemn ex-president for saying armed forces should turn against ‘enemy within’ when voters go to polls. Donald Trump has provoked an angry backlash from Democrats after calling for the ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Trial set to open in Delphi double murder case that sparked a cellphone mystery
The deaths of Indiana teenagers Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German on a trail in early 2017 went without an arrest for more than five years.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Laney-Hamilton provides spark for Liberty to even WNBA Finals
You wouldn't know Laney-Hamilton recently had knee surgery after her 20 points on 8-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from deep in New York's win.October 13 - WNBA -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.October 13