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ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in history
Sri Lanka’s presidential election has gone into a second round of vote counting for the first time in history as the incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been eliminated4 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in history. Incumbent is eliminated
Sri Lanka's presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in history. Incumbent is eliminated5 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sri Lanka election goes to historic second count
No presidential candidate got the 50% plus one required to win in the first round.59 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Sports
This Weekend’s Best College Football Matchups as Conference Play Begins
With several Top 25 showdowns and big-name must-sees, the stakes will be high.5 hours ago - College Football -
The New York Times - World
Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.6 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with all four first-round series getting underway
The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four first-round series starting12 hours ago - WNBA -
ABC News - World
Vote count underway in Sri Lanka's presidential election after years of turmoil
Vote counting is underway in Sri Lanka’s presidential election as it seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis and political upheaval16 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping
Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping17 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris and Trump hit key swing states as early voting begins
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Georgia and Wisconsin on Friday with events centered on reproductive rights. While former President Donald Trump heads to the swing state of North Carolina on ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.21 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Incumbent, the Marxist and the Heir: Sri Lanka’s Tight Race for President
The country will hold its first presidential election on Saturday since its strongman president fled the country two years ago. Here are the main contenders.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future
Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to elect a president who will face the task of bolstering the South Asian country’s fragile economic recovery following its worst ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
Women make up more than half of the voters in Sri Lanka, but in Saturday’s presidential election, not even one will be on the ballotYesterday -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisis
Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisisYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Google begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over ad technology
Google has opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology with witness testimony saying the industry is vastly more complex and ...Yesterday - Google -
CBS News - Top stories
Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia begin early in-person voting
Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Farage says Tory brand is ‘bust’ as other Reform UK speeches target immigrants, drag queens, vegans and more – UK politics live
Lee Anderson, Richard Tice and Nigel Farage give speeches at Reform party conference. Richard Partington is the Guardian’s economics correspondent . UK national debt has hit 100% of the country’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Early voting begins today in Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota
Harris called for action to stop gun violence at schools during a campaign event with Oprah Winfrey last night.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states
Voting season has officially kicked off as Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota have opened up their early voting options to the public.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Work begins on bridges to give aerial views of bison
The four bridges will expand the area the animals can roam by hundreds of acres.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Leftist takes on Sri Lanka’s elite in first vote since president was chased from palace
Frontrunner Dissanayake promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
A Game Designer Hid a Gold Trophy in the Woods. Let the Treasure Hunt Begin
For years, Jason Rohrer put out bizarre, beloved video games. Now, with Project Skydrop, he launches the real-world treasure hunt of his dreams.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Mica Ertegun’s Collection on Auction at Christie’s
The society fixture, decorator and philanthropist Mica Ertegun helped define the tastes of an era. Now her great collections are going on the block.3 days ago