Important Election History

How to survive yet another ‘most important election in history’

How might we survive this election without succumbing to alienation, loneliness and despair?

Politics - The Hill - November 5

How the 2024 election compares in history

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Politics - The Hill - November 7

How important was health, reproductive care in the election? Not very, say experts

Despite concerns about the future of the Affordable Care Act and abortion rights, health care was not a major voting issue in this election, experts tell ABC News.

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - October 31

Notable firsts that made history on Election Day

Tuesday brought a historic 2024 election in congressional races, as well as the one for the White House.

The U.S. election need not be scary. History shows this is the way to trade it, says Citi.

The S&P 500 looks well set for the rest of 2024, but there’s also a way to gain from short-term volatility

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history

The two parties that have dominated Puerto Rican politics for decades are losing their grip as they face the stiffest competition yet from a younger generation fed up with the island’s corruption, ...

World - ABC News - November 3

History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?

Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history

Stocks typically rise after a presidential election, but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Election history: 2 Black women projected to serve in the Senate at the same time

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks are projected to win. It will mark the first time two Black women will serve in the Senate.

8 women who made history in the 2024 election: ‘It’s humbling to win’

Although fewer women ran for Congress this year, female candidates notched historic wins across the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Here is the most important thing investors can do ahead of the presidential election outcome

The real question is not who will win Tuesday's election — but rather, how quickly will we know who won.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Trump vow on new trade war sends shockwaves through supply chain, importers scramble to move up orders

President Trump's aggressive threats about new tariffs on imports are resulting in a scramble among shippers to get cargo into the U.S. sooner than planned.

Business - CNBC - November 7

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

History says bitcoin should rally after the election — but here’s a scenario where it won’t

If history repeats itself, bitcoin is poised to rally after the U.S. presidential election through year-end whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins, according to analysts at CryptoQuant.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, making history

President-elect Trump has selected Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to ever hold the role. As Trump shapes his Cabinet, the focus turns to the high-stakes secretary of ...

U.S. stocks staged an epic rally after Trump won the election. What history says could happen before year-end.

Historically, stocks have tended to rise in the postelection period — and market analysts say they still have the potential to keep climbing through the rest of the year.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?

The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Analysis: A Budget for the history books

Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

The History of Veterans Day

The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports

The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.

The Unbearable Importance of Being 32nd in the World at Tennis

Come late this season and early in the next, the fiercest battles in tennis are outside the top ten.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Marina: 'It's important to take the shame from bulimia'

The singer tells the BBC about her new poetry book, and why she decided to write about bulimia.

The important role of concession speeches to U.S. democracy

A concession speech delivered by the losing candidate is a patriotic tradition as old as the U.S. itself, and as Vice President Kamala Harris showed Wednesday, it often represents the most ...

Flyers Get Bad News About Important Goalie

This is rough news for the Flyers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Atacms missiles: what are they and why are they important for Ukraine?

Joe Biden has given the green light for the US-made weapon to be used inside Russia. How will it affect the war?. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Joe Biden has permitted Ukraine to ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Canada imports US electricity as droughts curb hydropower

Move highlights climate risk to world’s biggest source of renewable energy

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

European Commission readying tariffs on Russian agricultural imports

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

The importance of addressing the U.S. shortage of Black doctors

There's a major effort underway to bring more Black doctors into hospitals and examination rooms nationwide, and that effort is focused on easing the burden of medical school for students at ...

Embracing Your ‘Taylor Swift Moment’: The Importance of Celebrating

Pausing can be a real power move. Before you move on to the next thing, take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments.

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

A look into the history of presidential cabinet scandals

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet selections, NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at previous cabinet scandals and problematic nominees.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Beyond AI, AMD and Intel earnings will hit on another important trend

Next week, as the technology sector earnings reporting season begins in full force, the results from two rival chip makers, Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc., will give investors data on ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Politics is now more important for daters. A relationship expert shares tips.

Here's how to bring up the topic productively, according to a relationship expert.

Here are the 5 most important U.S. economic issues for voters

Americans say the economy is the most pressing issue as they prepare to cast their ballots on November 5, including these five key issues.

Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments

Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade ...

World - ABC News - October 30

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