Persistent Claims Otherwise

Election fraud rare in US elections, despite persistent claims otherwise

Rigged machines. Illegal ballot harvesting. Repeat, noncitizen and even dead voters. Claims of election fraud exploded in 2020 as former President Trump and his allies sought to portray their ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Nevertheless, Ted Cruz Persists

Many voters see the Texas senator as their unapologetic fighter.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Group rescues food that would otherwise go to waste

The Washington, D.C.-based World Bank is helping with the transfer of a crucial currency, health food, ensuring it goes to people in need instead of in a landfill. Natalie Brand explains.

The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’

The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Kawhi Leonard is chronically injured, and the Clippers were foolish to convince themselves otherwise

Leonard is now out indefinitely as he tends to knee inflammation yet again

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Starbucks Suspends Guidance as Sales Slump Persists

The coffee chain needs to “fundamentally change” strategy, the new CEO, Brian Niccol, said. Shares fell in premarket trading.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm

Chip Stock Selloff Persists in Europe, Asia After ASML Warns of Slower Recovery

Chip stocks in Europe and Asia continued to fall Wednesday after Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker ASML Holding warned the recovery for some areas of the industry could extend well into next ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Arab League head eyes Lebanon ceasefire, says Hezbollah idea persists

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Skills shortage persists in cybersecurity with many jobs going unfilled

A new report from CyberSeek found that there are only enough workers to fill 83% of available jobs.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

Remy Cointreau Warns of Sales Plunge as U.S., China Woes Persist

The maker of Remy Martin and Cointreau ditched its forecast of a gradual organic sales recovery over the course of the year to March 2025 and projected, instead, a decline in the double-digit ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Montana Senate candidate says he was 'medically discharged' from the Navy. Records say otherwise.

Tim Sheehy has said he was discharged from the Navy for medical reasons due to injuries he sustained on duty, but his military records tell a different story.

Opinion polls have Harris and Trump locked in a tight race. ‘Gambling polls’ say otherwise

Election betting platforms have put Trump’s chance of winning higher, and with trust in media depleting, more people are turning to them. Most gamblers might want to sit out the US election . It’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

U.S. oil prices log biggest weekly drop in a year as demand concerns persist

Crude futures finished with a loss on Friday, just a day after posting a gain for the first time in five days, with prices of the U.S.-traded benchmark ending below $70 a barrel and marking its ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Despite steady gains, economic concerns persist among some young men. That could tip the election.

They’re a group that previous presidential candidates may have overlooked.

Early 2025 Outfield Outlook: Brenton Doyle's defense secures his everyday role, but questions persist

Find out why Chris Towers believes Jackson Merrill could be a superstar for the next decade

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 hours ago

Trump claims to be the "father of IVF"

In an all-female town hall Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump made several false and strange statements, including that he was the "father of" in vitro fertilization. Nikole Killion ...

Politics - CBS News - October 16

Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'

David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.

Trump claims he is 'far healthier' than Harris

Former President Trump in a series of social media posts early Tuesday morning claimed Vice President Harris’s seasonal allergies were “deeply serious” and asserted he was “far healthier” than she ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim

French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible” reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country

Sports - ABC News - October 15

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Harris slams Trump for claiming to be 'the father of IVF'

Harris slammed Trump's recent comments on in vitro fertilization, pointing to his administration's impact on abortion restrictions across the country.

Responding To Paul Bissonnette's Big Igor Shesterkin Claim

Is Paul Bissonnette right about Igor Shesterkin's contract situation with the Rangers?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading

The Trump campaign has consistently pointed to unauthorized immigration as the cause of a series of problems it says plagues the country. That is rarely actually the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes

A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Rayner defends Labour after Trump campaign complaint

The row over Labour volunteers campaigning in the US election was raised at Prime Minister's Questions.

Lawsuit claims Character.AI is responsible for teen's suicide

A mom is suing Character.ai, accusing the company’s chatbots of initiating “abusive and sexual interactions” with her teen son and encouraging him to take his own life.

KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title

Kansas City Current striker Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the first half as her team beat NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

Subway sandwich ads are "grossly misleading," lawsuit claims

Customer alleges her Subway Steak & Cheese sandwich was nothing like the beefed-up image shown in the restaurant chain's ads.

Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania

Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

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 - 3 hours ago

Donalds spars with CNN's Bash over 2020 election claims

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Sunday joined CNN’s "State of the Union," where he and host Dana Bash spared over 2020 election claims. Bash asked Donalds if Congress should follow the Electoral ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

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