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Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress

Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive win

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Why stock investors have been on edge over the prospects of a total sweep for Republicans

A so-called “red wave” sweep of the White House and Congress would most likely make it easier to pass the Republican Party’s agenda, according to market participants.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high as Republicans grow confident in Trump win

Growing confidence among Republicans in a victory for Donald Trump helped push a survey of consumer sentiment to a six-month high less than two weeks before the U.S. presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

10-year Treasury yield ends at three-month high on expectations for potential sweep by Republicans

Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since July and August on Monday, as traders looked ahead toward a week of data on economic growth, inflation and the labor market.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Afghanistan: a country on the edge

Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?

World - Financial Times - October 17

A Republican Trifecta

With the House, Republicans would have full control of the federal government next year.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Trump's win puts migrants on edge

Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.

Moscow Roils a Country on the Edge of Europe and Russia

Russia is behind a disinformation campaign in Moldova ahead of a presidential election and a referendum making E.U. membership a “strategic objective,” Moldovan officials and global media companies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe

Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and ...

Tech - Wired - October 19

Edge of the world: discovering the wild side of the Algarve

The very tip of Portugal is a haven for dolphins, whales, walkers – and savvy tourists keen to discover an under-the-radar stretch of the coast. ‘I’m not sure about this,” says the American woman, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Israeli Attack Puts Iranians on Edge: ‘The Vibe Is Not Normal’

A sense of uncertainty prevailed in Iran after an Israeli retaliatory strike. Explosions kept some awake, while others hoped life would go back to normal.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness

Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.

All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham.

Harris camp thinks she’s regained edge on Trump

Vice President Harris and her supporters believe they have the edge in the final hours of the presidential campaign, after several weeks when the campaign felt it was on shaky ground as former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Americans head to polls with historic election on a knife edge

With no clear swing-state advantage for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, the US is poised for a long – and tense – wait for results. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Harris, Trump fight for edge on economy as key to victory

The results of the presidential election could come down to which candidate has convinced the American people that they are the best choice to handle the economy. Vice President Harris and former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Kamala Harris yet to speak as Trump wins White House

Exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have underperformed with female voters.

All Blacks games always have 'that edge' - Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Friday night's showdown with New Zealand will be a typically intense affair.

Musiala stunner sees Bayern edge St. Pauli

Bayern Munich earned a nervous 1-0 win at St Pauli thanks to a sensational strike fromJamal Musiala to stay unbeaten and open a six-point lead atop the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing

Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.

Science - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans

The Americast team are in costume for this one

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate

After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Republicans capture Senate majority

Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans won the Senate

How big will the Republicans' U.S. Senate majority be?

The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’

US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bonds

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Harris holds 2-point edge in tight North Carolina race: Poll

Vice President Harris holds a 2-point lead over former President Trump among likely voters in North Carolina, according to a poll released Wednesday. The Quinnipiac University poll found the vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Harris edges Trump by 4 points in head-to-head matchup: Survey

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 4 points in a head-to-head matchup, a new survey found. The poll, released Wednesday by YouGov, found Harris leads with 51 percent to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

CBS News Trump-Harris poll finds Trump with slight edge in Arizona

In the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, Democrat Ruben Gallego leads Republican Kari Lake by 9 points.

Burst of trades inflates Trump’s margin in election prediction markets

Small group of bettors lifts odds of Republican victory to 62 per cent on cryptocurrency-based Polymarket

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Polls edge toward Trump: Here's where the swing states stand

Former President Trump is enjoying a small but measurable shot of momentum as the race for the White House enters its closing stretch. Polls have been edging in Trump’s direction since Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Harris and Trump pushed to extreme plays for support in knife-edge race

Candidates lob increasingly polarised rhetoric in attempts to gain edge in final three weeks of presidential campaign. With just half a month to go, the US presidential election is deadlocked, as ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Pulisic assist helps 10-man Milan edge Udinese

Ten-man AC Milan held on to secure a 1-0 home win over Udinese on Saturday with an early goal from Samuel Chukwueze after midfielder Tijjani Reijnders was sent off in the rainy Serie A clash.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

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