Measures Pass States

Florida's Amendment 4 on abortion fails to pass

Florida has voted to decline the pro-abortion rights amendment, NBC News details the first state to have rejected such a proposal since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban

South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Maryland voters pass abortion rights amendment

A proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining the right to “reproductive freedom” has passed. Reproductive rights advocates say that the amendment will protect abortion access in the state ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened

Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Citizens-only ballot measures make newly naturalized American voters feel on edge

For newly naturalized Americans voting for the first time, such a milestone is being marred by state ballot measures critics say are based on false narratives about noncitizens voting in large ...

NASA says an astronaut is in the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' after returning from an extended stay in space

Tech - ABC News - October 25

Mega-Donors Pour $8 Million Into Late Push Against N.Y. Abortion Measure

Opponents of the so-called Equal Rights Amendment have cast it as a broad attempt by Democrats to grant rights to transgender athletes and migrants.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates

Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting

Sports - ABC News - October 27

‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures

With 10 states set to vote on abortion-related measures, anti-abortion activists are trying to disrupt a streak of wins. A Maryland ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

With days until Election Day, groups make final push for Florida's abortion rights ballot measure

Abortion rights have won in all seven states with ballot measures since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but Florida's Amendment 4 requires 60% voter approval to pass.

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support ...

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

Colorado ballot measure to ban big cat hunting raises clashing conservation concerns

Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines that have long been intrinsic to Rocky Mountain ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The pet I’ll never forget: Dollface the cat, who was my home and my measure of love

I used to joke that in my divorce settlement my ex got the house and I got the cat. I still think mine was the better deal. Two summers ago, on a warm afternoon, I walked through the streets of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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 - 9 hours ago

Florida’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.

Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Caleb Williams throws 4 TD passes as Bears roll vs. Jaguars

Rookie QB Caleb Williams was sharp as the Bears looked for their third straight win.

Sports - ESPN - October 13

WATCH: Drake Maye's first NFL TD pass is a 40-yard beauty

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye tossed a perfect 40-yard pass to Kayshon Boutte for his first career touchdown on Sunday vs. the Texans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF

Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decade

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Xbox Game Pass Ends October 2024 With Its Biggest Game Yet

Microsoft has announced the wave of games that'll be closing out October through its Game Pass service, and while Call of Duty headlines the latest arrivals, there are some fun alternatives to look ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

How to See Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as It Passes Near Earth

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is nearing Earth and getting brighter.

Science - The New York Times - October 15

Overwatch 2 Season 13 Battle Pass: All Skins, Emotes, And Rewards

Overwatch 2 Season 13: Spellbinder has arrived, bringing a slew of Halloween cosmetics, including the new Mythic Widowmaker skin. Many of those cosmetics are available as part of the battle pass, ...