Poised Launch Ground

Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election

With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.

These seven states will decide the election. Here’s what we learned reporting on the ground

The White House is won not by popular vote but electoral college votes taken state by state. These races are incredibly close . Spare a thought for beleaguered Pennsylvanians. During the past few ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Kamala Harris counts on superior ground game in ‘coin toss’ Arizona

An army of Democratic volunteers goes door to door in battleground state to find unlikely voters

World - Financial Times - October 27

Democrats think ground game can save Harris, beat Trump

Democrats say they have the secret sauce when it comes to defeating former President Trump: It all comes down to their ground game. During the final stretch of the campaign, their operation in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Labour suspends MP after video appears to show him punching man

Mike Amesbury also has the whip withdrawn, as police say a 55-year-old man has been interviewed under caution over the incident.

Labour suspends MP Mike Amesbury after video appears to show him punching man

Footage appears to show MP for Runcorn and Helsby knocking man to ground before aiming six more blows at his head. Labour has suspended the whip from the MP Mike Amesbury after footage appeared to ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

'A reason why people pay', as Palmer vows to stay grounded

With a goal and a pass described as one of the best in Premier League history, Cole Palmer is why fans pay to watch football, according to Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground

Since 2000, rural voters have increasingly favored the Republican Party, but quiet support for Harris stirs in Metter, Georgia.

Donald Trump's Ground Game in Michigan Is Mostly Glitchy Apps and Vibes

"It’s what happens when you let a bunch of grifters take over,” a Trumpworld source said. Still, the polls remain even.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

The G.O.P. Gained Ground in New York in 2022. Can Democrats Recover?

Democrats still hold supermajorities in both chambers of the State Legislature, but Republicans are hoping to keep the momentum from the 2022 midterms.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Israel announces ground raid in Syria was conducted 'in recent months'

Israel announced Sunday that it carried out a special ground operation in Syria "in recent months," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.

We Live Here Now — Trump lovers and haters in search of common ground

Two Washington journalists get to know their January 6-supporting neighbours in an absorbing new series

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trumpcoin Launches With a Whimper

Investors scooped up only a small number of the Trump family's new World Liberty Financial crypto tokens after website reliability issues interfered with a launch event.

Tech - Wired - October 16

Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast

Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back together.”

Lyft launches voter transportation initiative

Ride-hailing service Lyft announced that it will offer discounted rideshare, bike-share and scooters on Election Day, an initiative designed to increase transportation access for voters, according ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Israel launches air strikes against Iran

Israeli military says the retaliatory attack targeted missile manufacturing plants and air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Israel launches airstrikes inside Iran

Israel has launched deadly retaliatory airstrikes on Iran. The strikes mark the first time Israel has openly attacked inside Iran. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on what it means for the region.

Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast

Armie Hammer’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

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