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Ron DeSantis ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has undertaken a robust effort to build opposition to an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot for the 2024 election.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
NASA says an astronaut is in the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' after returning from an extended stay in space
NASA says an astronaut is in the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' after returning from an extended stay in spaceTech - 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 bettingSports - 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 adsHealth - 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.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
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 -
Deadly impact of abortion bans surface as 10 states set to vote on ballot measures
Residents of 10 states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures. A spate of recent reports have emerged about the life-threatening consequences of strict bans.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
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 - 11 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 - 18 hours ago -
Arizona voters approve ballot measure giving state and local law enforcement greater authority in immigration matters
Arizona voters approved a ballot measure to give some law enforcement greater authority to enforce immigration-related laws typically left to the federal government.Politics - NBC News - 5 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 decadeBusiness - 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, ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Disney offers pricey, skip-the-line pass to a limited few
New premium service will be sold to small number of patrons daily at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Italy Passes Law Banning People From Seeking Surrogacy Abroad
The new law was pushed by the party of Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s conservative prime minister.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Disneyland to roll out exclusive line-skipping pass. Here's what it costs
Disneyland will soon allow a limited number of guests to buy a $400 pass giving them access to all Lightning Lane attractions without having to book specific times to ride.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16 -
Italian Senate passes law making it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad
Italy’s Senate approved legislation Wednesday criminalizing the seeking of surrogacy in other countries by Italian citizens. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni advocated for the policy, which is seen as ...Politics - The Hill - October 16