High Accepting Defeat

With election anxieties high, accepting defeat offers hope for democracy

While there may not be a cure for our national angst, there is still one thing that works — fair play.

Ros Atkins on… Would Donald Trump accept defeat?

The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened in 2020 and how the Republican might react if he were to lose again.

Top stories - BBC News - October 26

Most swing state voters believe Trump will not accept defeat if he loses election

Survey in seven battleground states finds most fear Trump supporters would use violence to install him in power. US elections live – follow updates A majority of voters in swing states do not ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Will Trump supporters accept the election result?

Sarah’s in Georgia, where there are already legal challenges over votes

Your Call: Are trick plays acceptable in a blowout?

While in the process of completely dismantling the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions threw in a little trickeration. Is that poor sportsmanship?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'

Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

On the streets of the seaside town where goths feel safe and accepted

Whitby Goth Weekend celebrates 30 years of being a place where people can express themselves.

Top stories - BBC News - October 26

Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?

We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

Joe Burrow's 47-yard touchdown run highlights Bengals victory over Giants

Bengals defeat Giants on road

England spun to series defeat in Pakistan

England are spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win.

Top stories - BBC News - October 26

Is Biden’s legacy dependent on a Trump defeat?

For a one-term president, the incumbent has a substantial record — which could easily be unwound

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says

Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Gallego: 'I don't believe' Kari Lake will accept an election loss

After casting his ballot early, Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego said he believed Kari Lake, his Republican opponent in the Arizona Senate race, would not accept the results of the election if she were ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Student with special needs finds acceptance, brotherhood in Clemson fraternity

The ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience.

Most voters ready to accept election results but doubt Trump will: Poll

Eighty-six percent of registered voters in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll say they personally are prepared to accept the outcome of the 2024 election as legitimate.

Man standing trial alongside rapper Young Thug accepts plea deal

One of the five co-defendants standing trial alongside the rapper Young Thug has accepted a plea deal with prosecutors

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals

Two more people standing trial along with rapper Young Thug have pleaded guilty to reduced charges after reaching deals with prosecutors

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Rapper Young Thug sentenced to 15 years of probation in Georgia RICO case

Rapper Young Thug accepts plea deal in Georgia RICO case.

Bolton suggests Trump will not accept results if Harris wins: 'We should be ready for it'

Former national security adviser John Bolton said that he doesn't think former President Trump will accept the results of the presidential election if he doesn't win, warning that "we should be ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Judge rejects suit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots

The judge rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person.

Sen. Murphy on whether Dems will accept election results: ‘Are you kidding?’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) strongly pushed back on the suggestion that Democrats would respond to a hypothetical Harris-Walz defeat on Tuesday similarly to the way former President Trump's ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Raffensperger assures Georgia that voting systems are secure amid Trump campaign's lawsuit

A Georgia judge rejected a lawsuit trying to block opening some election offices over the weekend to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the ...

Boeing machinists accept labor contract, ending 7-week strike

Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.

England spun to defeat in second Pakistan Test

England are spun out by Pakistan to lose the second Test by 152 runs, setting up a series decider in Rawalpindi next week.

Putin suffers another massive defeat, this time in Moldova

Russian President Vladimir Putin is resorting to bribery and propaganda in an attempt to prevent Moldova and Georgia from joining the European Union, but his efforts have so far been unsuccessful.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

More questions than answers for England in defeat

England suffer defeat by Germany in seven-goal thriller

Watch highlights as England suffer defeat by Germany in an international friendly at Wembley as the teams that contested the Euro 2022 final return to the same stage to deliver a seven-goal thriller.

Top stories - BBC News - October 26

'The best in England' - Stokes backs batters after defeat

Captain Ben Stokes backs his batters after another collapse condemns England to series defeat in Pakistan.

Top stories - BBC News - October 26

Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win Their 8th World Series

Los Angeles came back from a five-run deficit to beat New York in the Bronx and claim its second championship in five years.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Draper's winning streak ends with Paris defeat

Jack Draper's hopes of sneaking into the season-ending ATP Finals are over after his seven-match winning streak ends in the Paris Masters third round.

Timeless Advice for Great Leaders: Be the Same in Success and Defeat

Consistency is key in leading your team.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

England's defeat 'nothing to do with Ford' - Smith

England's two-point defeat by New Zealand on Saturday should not be considered George Ford's fault, says Marcus Smith.

Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes

Genaro García Luna was accused of taking millions of dollars from the Sinaloa cartel for shielding members. Genaro García Luna, the official who for several years led Mexico’s fight against the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

The prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize

Entertainment - ABC News - October 20

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

The prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize

World - ABC News - October 20

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With election anxieties high, accepting defeat offers hope for democracy

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England spun to series defeat in Pakistan

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Man standing trial alongside rapper Young Thug accepts plea deal

Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals

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Bolton suggests Trump will not accept results if Harris wins: 'We should be ready for it'

Judge rejects suit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots

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Draper's winning streak ends with Paris defeat

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Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

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