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Harris widens lead on Trump in Virginia: Poll

Vice President Harris widened her lead over her opponent former President Trump in Virginia, with less than 3 days left before Election Day, according to a poll released on Friday. The survey, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

The widening Mideast conflict's impact on innocent civilians

Iran's supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with a "crushing response" after recent Israeli military attacks on Iran and its allies. Debora Patta reports on the innocent civilians ...

Israel widens Lebanon campaign with air strike on northern village

Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years

Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.

Alsobrooks widens lead over Hogan in Maryland Senate race: Poll

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks leads her competitors in the Maryland Senate race, according to a poll released Thursday. The Washington Post and University of Maryland (UMD) study found Alsobrooks ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Widens to 75 People in 13 States

Health officials say that recalls of onions — the suspected source of the contamination — would help lessen the risk to consumers. Other major fast-food chains have also stopped offering onions.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders widens

Dozens more people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. While the source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, other fast food chains are removing raw ...

Harris widens lead over Trump to 4 points in national poll

Vice President Harris regained her 4-point lead over former President Trump in a new national survey from ABC News and Ipsos. Harris leads Trump by 4 points among likely voters nationally, 51 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Rivian’s losses widen, but investors like hearing of ‘progress’ in next-gen EV

Rivian posted a wider loss and lower sales than Wall Street expected, but says it is making progress with its next-generation EV platform.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Vista's Robert Smith: How to prevent AI from further widening the racial wealth gap

. If current trends hold, the new wealth created by generative AI alone will increase the racial wealth gap by $43 billion annually, according to McKinsey.

Business - CNBC - October 29

U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Lucid slightly tops Wall Street's third-quarter expectations amid widening losses

The company's net loss for the third quarter widened to $992.5 million compared to a loss of $630.9 million a year earlier.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens prevail after Bengals' 2-point gamble doesn't pay off

In another classic between AFC North rivals, Joe Burrow (428 yards, 4 TDs) and Ja'Marr Chase (264 yards, 3 TDs) fell agonizingly short in Baltimore.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

To Whom It May Concern

Some tips for whoever ends up winning.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Democrats are nervous — and Harris may be OK with that

Democrats are notoriously quick to worry and slow to appease.

Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says

Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.

World - The New York Times - October 15

'It's too late for the boys, but may happen again'

The mum of one of four boys killed when their car came off a road says a fence could have changed everything.

Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven

The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Ailing Freeman may sit Game 6, 'swing not right'

Dave Roberts left open the possibility of sitting Freddie Freeman for Game 6 of the NLCS, saying "his swing is not right" due to the ankle injury that has hampered the first baseman all postseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing

A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Why Gender May Be the Defining Issue of the Election

The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire

If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax system

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump’s secret weapon may tip the election

Real-world business experience mattered in 2016 and it matters even more now.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Badenoch says she may need a softer approach

The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.

Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories

Plus, why you should never cross a crow.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Panthers to start Young; Brooks may make debut

The Panthers will again start Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday, while rookie running back Jonathon Brooks could make his NFL debut vs. the Saints.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

England's last executed 'witch' may have survived

A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football

Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

How the US election may unsettle Europe

Europeans mostly prefer Harris to Trump but challenges lie ahead on democracy, defence and economics

World - Financial Times - November 2

The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

The GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

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