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Japan election: voters have issued ‘severe judgment’, PM says after ruling coalition loses majority
Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic party must try to find a third coalition partner after bruising election result creates political turmoil. Japan’s political future was shrouded in ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
College basketball rankings: Purdue is 3-0, but has major issues heading into showdown vs. Alabama
The Boilermakers, No. 10 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, have won 21 consecutive home gamesSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
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 -
The silent majority rises
America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
AstraZeneca embarks on major US expansion
UK’s largest drugmaker to invest $3.5bn by end of 2026 as it targets doubling of revenuesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group
A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?
Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues
Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
George issues set-piece ultimatum to England forwards
Captain Jamie George has told England's pack that there can be no repeat of New Zealand’s set-piece superiority when the two sides meet again on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Apology issued to family of man killed in train crash
A friend of Mr Evans accused the British Transport Police of failing to support the family.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Election fact check: Trump, Harris on transgender issues
What we know about the issues and how former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris expect to legislate transgender policies.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area
An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
With Trump returning to the presidency, everything from abortion to immigration is under threat
With Trump back in the White House. The impact will be felt in many aspects of American life and across the world. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Key issues in focus in seven battleground states
Seven battleground states could sway the presidential election. They stretch across four time-zones — from Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania in the east, to Wisconsin and Michigan in the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Voters cite the economy as a top issue on Election Day
The U.S. economy is being named a top issue in the 2024 election with voters citing concerns about inflation and high prices. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Jonathan Allen break down how important the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Michigan's election results could depend on these voting issues
Many voters in Michigan, a key batteground state in the 2024 presidential election, are weighing labor issues, the economy and Israel's war in the Gaza Strip as they cast their Election Day ballot. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Key issues that influenced the 2024 presidential election results
More data is emerging on the top motivators for voters in the 2024 presidential election. The state of the economy and inflation may have moved votes in battleground states more than other campaign ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Latino voters put identity issues aside in 2024
Former President Trump’s election to a second non-consecutive term instantly rewrote the playbook for pursuing the Hispanic electorate, burying immigration and identity politics as gateway issues ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Eagles' Hurts limited by ankle issue, says coach
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was limited in practice this week while dealing with an ankle issue, coach Nick Sirianni said Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Israel issues fan warning ahead of France game
Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Asthma linked to memory problems in children, research suggests
Condition appears to affect episodic memory but researchers did not assess how it caused deficits. Children who have asthma can experience memory problems, according to research in the USthat is ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue cover stars revealed
Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue celebrates nearly 30 years of spotlighting actors shaping the industry. This year's cover stars include veteran icons like Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana, and recent ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Tesla Issues Sixth Cybertruck Recall This Year
Tesla said a defect could cause the electric truck to lose driver power and pledged to replace the affected part for free.Business - The New York Times - November 14 -
Brady issues warning over football regulator plans
The government's proposed new football regulator would create a "closed shop" of top sides, West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady warns peers as the Football Governance Bill is debated in ...Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
On Transgender Issues, Voters Want Common Sense
Rather than pushing Americans in a direction they oppose, Democrats should endorse nuanced and humane alternatives.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Bank Holiday airport chaos made worse by password issue, report says
An air traffic control engineer was unable to fix a major fault from home, a report says.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
How Harris Failed to Neutralize Immigration as a Campaign Issue
Democrats struggled to respond to real and manufactured challenges as voters grew more concerned over the number of people crossing the border.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued
Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
British Airways says 'tech issue' resolved after delays
Passengers had reported delays, but the airline says flights were not cancelled.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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The top issues Trump 2.0 will need to tackle
Donald Trump will effectively hit the ground running in January, and there are several pressing issues that should be on the top of his agenda.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago