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I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?

“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

This is how we do it: ‘I’m a feminist, but what turns me on in the bedroom runs counter to my convictions’

Rebecca thought she had a low sex drive until she got divorced and met Tom, who introduced her to dominant/submissive play How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . The ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

‘I’m convinced the U.S. will be drawn into World War III’: How do I prepare my finances?

“I believe this to be a legitimate concern. I would prefer a politically neutral answer.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

I’m an American voter overseas. For years, we were ignored – but maybe this time we’ll make the difference | Alexander Hurst

In the rush to defeat Trump, we’re suddenly on the frontline. It’s a shame, then, that so few of us actually vote. The United States doesn’t show much love to its citizens who live abroad. For ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

‘I can’t wait to paint myself when I’m old and knobbly’: the sensual world of Louis Fratino

His old-fashioned painting prowess and explicitly queer subject matter has made the young American artist hot property. So why are some people so shocked?. Next month, the 2024 Venice Biennale ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

The Guardian doesn’t ‘sanewash’ Trump or take orders from a billionaire owner. That’s why I’m proud to write here | Rebecca Solnit

Thanks to reader support, the Guardian is free from the political and commercial pressures that influence other US outlets. Please help us raise the $2m we need to keep up our momentum. . The ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Harris hails first-time and gen Z voters at Wisconsin rally: ‘I’m so proud of you’

Artists including Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams and Mumford & Sons join VP at rally briefly interrupted by Gaza protesters. Kamala Harris warned a crowd that time was running out at a get-out-the-vote ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

I’m obsessed with whale poop: ‘It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle’

It may be colourful but if it gets on your clothes you have to throw them away, says biologist Dr Joe Roman, who can’t get enough of the stuff, which is vital to support ocean biodiversity. I first ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

I’m a surgeon, and I’ve been refused re-entry to Gaza – we need a medical ceasefire now | Ali Elaydi

Doctors sign the hippocratic oath to do no harm, but how can we treat people without hospitals, staff and enough medicines?. On 1 July 2024, the European hospital in Gaza evacuated all patients and ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?

“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

In a Tight Presidential Race, Third-Party Candidates Present a Wild Card

In every battleground state this year, there is at least one third-party or independent candidate on the ballot. The Democrats have been more openly concerned than Republicans.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Close fight in the trenches: A look at the ground game in the presidential race: POLL

A narrow edge in voter contact by Kamala Harris’ campaign at the national level fades to parity in the battleground states.

Part variety show, part sermon: inside Mexico’s presidential briefings

Claudia Sheinbaum has taken up the mantle but she lacks her predecessor’s bombastic style

World - Financial Times - October 16

The stock market still leans to this candidate winning the presidential election

The Dow’s indication of who will win the U.S. presidency deserves to be taken seriously.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Breakdown of the 2024 presidential race with Election Day just weeks away

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa gives a closer look at the final weeks of the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race

Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals ...

Trump and Harris trade sharp attacks as 2024 presidential race heats up

As the race in Michigan tightens, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered sharp critiques of each other, with Trump making pointed comments at a charity dinner and ...

In part of swing state, neighbors skip presidential signs in heated campaign season

They don't want the headaches in an polarized election year.

Door County, Wisconsin: Where voters have backed the presidential winner for years

Door County, Wisconsin voted for Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden. Here’s what voters are thinking in the battleground-state swing county ahead of the presidential election.

This Wisconsin county may signal 2024 presidential election outcome

Door County, Wisconsin voted for Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden. Here's what voters are thinking in the battleground-state swing county ahead of the presidential election.

Morning Report — Presidential rivals land final punches amid early voting

In today’s issue: Vice President Harris visited a Georgia Baptist megachurch Sunday and spoke about kindness. And voting. “Our strength is not based on who we beat down, as some would try to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

The impact of pop culture and celebrity influence on the 2024 presidential election

Ashley Spillane is on a national tour with her Civic Responsibility Project. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" from Madison, Wisconsin, to talk about using celebrity influence to strengthen democracy.

In a Tight Presidential Race, Omaha Is Basking in Its Political Relevance

Reliably conservative Nebraska is one of just two states that splits its Electoral College votes. That’s why its one small “blue dot” could make a difference to Vice President Kamala Harris’s ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Why a third-party presidential candidate can never win

Given our existing institutions, there is zero rational reason to vote for a third-party candidate.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Could new, environmental voters decide the 2024 presidential election?

Voters who care about climate change and its effects on the environment who may have never voted before could have a powerful impact in the 2024 presidential election. Nathaniel Stinnett, the ...

How both presidential candidates could secure a North Carolina win

The Harris campaign has expressed some concerns over their chances of winning in North Carolina as early voting has started. NBC News' Tom Llamas outlines the possible paths for both candidates to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Trash carried by a North Korean balloon again falls on the presidential compound in Seoul

South Korea says trash carried by a North Korean balloon has fallen on the presidential compound in central Seoul

World - ABC News - October 24

Los Angeles Times editor resigns after newspaper withholds presidential endorsement

A journalism trade publication is reporting that the editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times has resigned.

4 questions we will be asking about the presidential race after it's over

These are thought exercises as much as questions — messy and nuanced, unable to be resolved with any definitive answer.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

How Hispanic voters could impact the 2024 presidential election

Republican strategist and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the shift and impact of Hispanic voters in the U.S. While Democrats still take a majority of ...

LA Times editor resigns after owner blocks presidential endorsement

Mariel Garza says she is ‘standing up’ after billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong quashes support for Kamala Harris. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times, refused to allow ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

How Trump and Harris are approaching the economy as presidential race winds down

Gas and home prices are falling and inflation is down, but there still seems to be a disconnect between what economists are saying and how Americans are feeling about their money. CBS News ...

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