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Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election
Voters reflect on their priorities and mood shifts in their communities before a crucial contest. When the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigned in early January, after months of ...The Guardian - 6d -
The impact on US elections if Canada and Greenland were states
If Canada and Greenland were to become states, Democrats would likely gain a significant advantage in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as Canadians strongly oppose the idea of ...The Hill - 3d -
Canada election expected to be held on April 28
Prime minister Mark Carney to officially announce start of campaign on SundayFinancial Times - 19h -
Games eye L.A. 'rebirth,' Kendrick Lamar role
After deadly fires devastated much of Los Angeles, organizers of the 2028 Games told the IOC how the city will rebuild with their help.ESPN - 16h -
Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping, topples Olympic champions
Sign stealing in baseballABC News - Mar. 12 -
After a Paris Olympics Controversy, Jordan Chiles Rediscovered Herself
A chaotic year featured a whirlwind of flights, appearances, sponsorship obligations and college classes, and still, somehow, room for gymnastics.The New York Times - 6d -
Boxing officially announced as sport at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
The United States is looking for a bounce-back performance after winning one boxing medal in Paris in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
2028 Olympics To Focus On Los Angeles Rebuild And Kendrick Lamar Presence
The games will emanate from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
The M.V.P. Race in the N.B.A. Is Coming Down to the Wire Between 2 Players
This will be the equivalent of the men’s 100-meter dash at the 2024 Olympics, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Kirsty Coventry wins seven-way battle to become first female IOC president
The five-time Olympian was known to be the preferred candidate of the outgoing president, Thomas Bach, and required just one round of voting to assume his mantleYahoo Sports - 19h -
Romania bans far-right frontrunner from presidential election
Ruling against Călin Georgescu comes despite US call for country to respect voters’ wishesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?
Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politicallyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court
Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in BucharestFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections
South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his familyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Greenland opposition party wins election held in Trump's shadow
Greenland voters have expressed strong support for sovereignty, with the Demokraatit party winning nearly 30% of the vote, while President Trump continues to push for an annexation of the island ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
France vs Scotland prediction: Final French flourish from champions-elect
Follow our Six Nations betting tips as France bid to wrap up the title with a win over Scotland in ParisYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Oklahoma Proposes Teaching 2020 Election ‘Discrepancies’ in U.S. History
The Oklahoma Board of Education recently approved a new, more conservative social studies agenda that has irked even some Republicans.The New York Times - 6d -
Romania bans second far-right hopeful from presidential election rerun
Diana Șoșoacă’s exclusion follows expulsion of front-runner Călin Georgescu from race amid rising tension around poll. Romania’s electoral commission on Saturday excluded a second far-right ...The Guardian - 5d -
Soaring energy bills put Albanese on defensive in Australian election
Opposition blames government’s renewable energy policy for higher prices amid concerns over cost of livingFinancial Times - 3d -
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Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In?
In rural India, guarantees of equal representation on village councils are easily thwarted. But some women are pushing back against “boss husbands.”The New York Times - 2d -
Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood
The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Comcast-owned NBC agrees $3bn deal to broadcast Olympic Games beyond 2032
Traditional broadcasters are facing competition from streamers for lucrative sports eventsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
From Firestone high school to summer Olympics: 5 questions with Akron's Jonny Marshall
Get caught up with Akron native Jonny Marshall, a Firestone alum who is an SEC swimming champion at Florida and an Olympian with Great Britain.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track slated for test runs by 60 athletes next week
The track’s essential structure is doneABC News - 2d -
Kendrick Lamar a 'fair bet' to be part of the 2028 Olympic festivities in Los Angeles, per event organizers
The 'Not Like Us' rapper is coming off his Super Bowl LIX performanceCBS Sports - 19h -
Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Democrats stumble in race for Senate
Democrats are stumbling out of the gate ahead of the Senate elections in 2026, with early retirements stacking the odds against them in the battle for a majority they lost in November’s elections. ...The Hill - 4d -
Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance
The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Edgar Berlanga scores monster KO in first post-Canelo bout; Austin 'Ammo' Williams shines in main event
Edgar Berlanga, Austin "Ammo" Williams and Olympic medalist Omari Jones impressed Saturday night in Orlando.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
GB Sevens' Shekells in England Women's Six Nations squad
Jade Shekells, who represented Great Britain at Sevens at the Tokyo Olympics, is one of four uncapped players in England's squad of 37.BBC News - 3d -
New Boat Race selection policy 'very unfair'
Olympic champion Imogen Grant says the row between Oxford and Cambridge over selection for the Boat Races is "very unfair".BBC News - 1d -
Lindsey Jacobellis announces pregnancy
Lindsey Jacobellis won two gold medals in her fifth Olympic appearance in 2022.Yahoo Sports - 1d