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Politics - Politico
Congressional leaders negotiating potential lame-duck deal to address AI concerns
The discussions between the top four Hill leaders are centered on hopes to pass legislation before January.October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris, Trump in Michigan to court key battleground voters
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are holding dueling events in Michigan as both candidates try to court enough voters to swing the battleground state for their 2024 ...October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Keys to a fantasy football victory in Week 7
Navigate your fantasy football teams toward a Week 7 victory with these tips from analyst Sal Vetri.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts
Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
A look at the 7 battleground states that hold the key to the White House
The Hill's recent battleground state surveys show a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with the economy being the dominant concern in six of the ...October 18 -
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World - The New York Times
Biden Prepares Quick, Rescheduled Visit to Germany, a Key Ally
The president’s hastily rescheduled trip to Berlin will last less than a day. The German government has trimmed back its celebrations accordingly.October 18 -
Tech - ABC News
Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock
Scientists have pinpointed how sperm and egg fuse together across the animal kingdom, from fish to peopleOctober 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Badenoch attacks Jenrick on Europe as UK Tory leadership contest heats up
Former business secretary says her rival’s plan to take Britain out of the ECHR would be divisiveOctober 17 -
Politics - Politico
McConnell defends past Trump comments: ‘We are all on the same team now’
The Senate GOP leader called the former president “stupid” and a “despicable human being” following the 2020 election, according to The Associated Press.October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.October 17 -
Business - CNBC
The NFL is chasing a new audience to build on its explosive ratings
The NFL is itching for further growth and it's turning to Latino and Spanish-speaking audiences as a new audience.October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Photo contest reveals strange beauty of the microscopic world
Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry meet in Nikon's "Small World" photomicrography competition. See the 2024 winners and highlights.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Watch: From fresh-faced X Factor contestant to solo artist
The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Judge invalidates key parts of Georgia election rules crafted by Trump allies
A Georgia judge invalidated several new election rules, calling the measures approved by the state's Republican-controlled election board unconstitutional and in violation of state law.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Trump and Harris campaign donations: four key takeaways
Democratic candidate raises more than her Republican opponent in third quarterOctober 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Two Key Prosecutors in Trump Documents Case Leave Jack Smith’s Office
The departures amount to a tacit acknowledgment that any trial in that case will not happen for many months, if not years.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Why Texas Democrats see this local race as key to turning state blue
Democratic Party activists have been on a mission to flip all of the state’s urban counties — once Republican bulwarks — as they look to chip away at the GOP’s decades-long hold on the state. ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Iowa emerges as key battleground in race for the House
In their fight to flip the House, Democrats are eyeing gains in what may seem an unlikely spot: Iowa. Two GOP seats in the Hawkeye State have emerged as true battlegrounds in the final stretch of ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London. Never in its proud 60-year history has an allegation of such audacious ...October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
USMNT, Mexico meet again: Key players, predictions, strengths and weaknesses
USA and Mexico will clash Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET in a friendly in Guadalajara. Here's everything you need to know, from key players to predictions and more.October 15 -
Politics - Politico
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Borthwick waits on key players’ fitness for England’s Autumn Nations Series
No 9 Alex Mitchell likely to be out for several more weeks Upbeat news from Sale on Tom Curry and George Ford England are still awaiting news on the availability of key individuals as the head ...October 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Abortion, voting rights, other key issues on the ballot in states this election
While the presidential race may be getting the spotlight this election season, key regulations are up for grabs in several states way down at the bottom of the ballot.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol prove their mettle in highly contested fight
Two of the P4P elites did not move up in the rankings, but did solidify themselves in the top fiveOctober 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures
Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former presidentOctober 15 -
Business - Inc.
4 Key Business Lessons From Tennis Star and Entrepreneur Venus Williams
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Williams teamed up with SoFi to promote women’s financial empowerment.October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Ericsson Expects Market to Stabilize as Key North America Sales Rise
The Swedish telecommunications-equipment company said its key networks unit saw an 80% surge in North America sales in the third quarter after winning contracts and as some large customers made ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump and Harris kick off campaign blitz in key battleground states
With Election Day just three weeks away, a new CBS News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris holding a razor-thin lead over former President Donald Trump both nationally and in key battleground ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Minnesota teacher's 2,471-pound pumpkin wins California contest
A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.October 14 -
Politics - Politico
Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats
Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.October 14 -
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World - The Guardian
Where do Harris and Trump stand on the key election issues?
From abortion to the economy, the Democrat and Republican have widely diverging visions for the country. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer two starkly different visions for the country with ...October 14 -
Politics - CBS News
Harris, Trump try to shore up support with key voting blocs
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday was on the campaign trail in North Carolina, which is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump meanwhile was in ...October 13 -
Politics - Politico
Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’
Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.October 13