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No, poll workers aren’t handing out Sharpies to invalidate ballots.

The writing utensils figured prominently in conspiracy theories in previous elections. But they’re often fine to use on paper ballots.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Red Wings ship Maatta, 30, to short-handed Utah

The Detroit Red Wings traded veteran defenseman Olli Maatta, 30, who had played seven games this season, to the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night, as the NHL's newest team tries to overcome ...

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - October 30

Harris’s Mission: Disqualify Trump, but Extend a Hand to His Voters

Kamala Harris, in her closing argument to voters, acknowledged an inescapable political reality: Donald Trump is not a fringe figure within his own party or the nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.

Marc Elias, hired to help Kamala Harris in election-related fights, helped to pave the way for big money in politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.

When Yankees Fans Take the Game Into Their Own Hands. Literally.

Two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium after trying to rip a ball out of a player’s glove. It was a striking example of “fan interference,” which is more common in baseball than in other sports.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

The scale and scope of this Dodgers championship cannot be overstated

The impact of L.A.'s come-from-behind win in Game 5 to win the World Series extends well beyond its stars to the team's unsung heroes and fans around the globe.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Garrett Wilson makes incredible OBJ-esque catch to give Jets lead

Wilson is putting on a clinic, scoring on two one-handed touchdown catches to put the Jets ahead.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Garrett Wilson's 1-handed grab might be the NFL's catch of the year

Wilson's catch was hard to believe.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

C.J. Stroud's struggles continue as Texans fall to resurgent Jets

The Texans had an ugly night offensively while Aaron Rodgers and the Jets came alive in the second half.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Jets star Wilson makes stunning one-handed touchdown catch

Watch Garrett Wilson make a spectacular touchdown catch for the New York Jets in their win over Houston Texans in the NFL.

Verstappen handed grid penalty for Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Championship leader Max Verstappen will have a five-place grid penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Bonfire Night treats: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for hand pies

Two hand pies for Guy Fawkes Night (and beyond): curry-spiced mozzarella and spinach pastries or, for the sweet of tooth, sour cherry and sumac hand pies. For anyone who’ll be standing outside on ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Judge rejects suit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots

The judge rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person.

UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils

Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profits

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Mikel Arteta handed shock blow as Edu quits Arsenal sporting director role

Brazilian key to club’s on-field improvement under Arteta He is likely to work for Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis Edu has sensationally resigned from his position as Arsenal’s sporting ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Raffensperger assures Georgia that voting systems are secure amid Trump campaign's lawsuit

A Georgia judge rejected a lawsuit trying to block opening some election offices over the weekend to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the ...

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs win in overtime after Bucs pass on potential winning 2-point try in closing seconds of regulation

It hasn't always been pretty, but the Chiefs are 8-0 and remain the only unbeaten team in the NFL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit to block hand-returned mail ballots

A Georgia judge has blocked attempts to keep voters in Fulton County from submitting mail-in ballots in person. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with officials in the Peach ...

Giant spiders that can grow to size of human hand thriving in the UK

Collaboration between RSPB and Chester zoo leads to best mating season on record for the semi-aquatic fen raft spider. Thousands of giant spiders that can grow to the size of a human hand are ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Eugene Vindman keeps open Virginia House seat in Democratic hands

Democrats will keep the battleground Virginia seat being vacated by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), who is leaving Congress to run for governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Democrat Eugene Vindman, ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Kean keeps competitive New Jersey House seat in Republican hands

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R) will win reelection in New Jersey’s only competitive House district, Decision Desk HQ projects. Kean defeated Democrat Sue Altman for a second term representing New ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Vasquez defeats Herrell to keep New Mexico House seat in Democratic hands

Rep. Gabe Vasquez won a second term on Tuesday in the highly contested battleground of New Mexico’s 2nd District, preserving a Democratic seat that was among the top pickup opportunities for the ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

The key swing states and counties that handed Trump the White House – a visual analysis

Donald Trump has claimed the White House for a second time. We analyse which areas swung to the Republicans to help him win it back. Full US presidential results Donald Trump has won the ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home loss

Jared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after his completion streak ended on his first throw, and the Detroit Lions blew out Dallas 47-9

Sports - ABC News - October 13

Dillon Gabriel's record-breaking career has been a good run, now it may finally end with a ring on his hand

Dillon Gabriel is near the top of the FBS record books but he doesn't yet have a championship to show for it

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Royal arm: Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London

Prince William has played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFL

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London

Prince William has played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFL

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots

A Georgia judge on Tuesday blocked a new rule from the state's election board that would have required counties to count ballots cast on Election Day by hand.

Georgia judge blocks ballot hand count rule from taking effect before election

A new Georgia election rule that would require a hand count of ballots on election night will not take effect before November’s contest, a state judge ruled. In a decision late Tuesday, Fulton ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Georgia's controversial hand count rule blocked by judge: 'Too much, too late'

Georgia’s controversial hand count rule blocked by a judge, "too much, too late."

Latest in People Hands

No, poll workers aren’t handing out Sharpies to invalidate ballots.

Red Wings ship Maatta, 30, to short-handed Utah

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Harris’s Mission: Disqualify Trump, but Extend a Hand to His Voters

Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

When Yankees Fans Take the Game Into Their Own Hands. Literally.

The scale and scope of this Dodgers championship cannot be overstated

Garrett Wilson makes incredible OBJ-esque catch to give Jets lead

Garrett Wilson's 1-handed grab might be the NFL's catch of the year

C.J. Stroud's struggles continue as Texans fall to resurgent Jets

Jets star Wilson makes stunning one-handed touchdown catch

Verstappen handed grid penalty for Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Bonfire Night treats: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for hand pies

Judge rejects suit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots

UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils

Mikel Arteta handed shock blow as Edu quits Arsenal sporting director role

Raffensperger assures Georgia that voting systems are secure amid Trump campaign's lawsuit

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs win in overtime after Bucs pass on potential winning 2-point try in closing seconds of regulation

Georgia judge rejects GOP lawsuit to block hand-returned mail ballots

Giant spiders that can grow to size of human hand thriving in the UK

Eugene Vindman keeps open Virginia House seat in Democratic hands

Kean keeps competitive New Jersey House seat in Republican hands

Vasquez defeats Herrell to keep New Mexico House seat in Democratic hands

The key swing states and counties that handed Trump the White House – a visual analysis

Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home loss

Dillon Gabriel's record-breaking career has been a good run, now it may finally end with a ring on his hand

Royal arm: Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London

Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London

Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots

Georgia judge blocks ballot hand count rule from taking effect before election

Georgia's controversial hand count rule blocked by judge: 'Too much, too late'

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