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BBC News - Top stories
Major US labour union declines to endorse either Harris or Trump
The decision is a blow to the Harris campaign's efforts to woo working-class voters in swing states.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Majority of Americans support mass deportations, poll finds
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to start mass deportations of undocumented immigrants if elected to another term, and a new Scripps News-Ipsos poll reveals that more than 54% of Americans ...8 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Tulane's public health school secures major gift to expand
A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding school of public health9 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris' labor split screen: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris failed to secure the endorsement of a major union, but her campaign is leaning on the organizational muscle of the key labor groups that are in her corner.9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Was Nothing Political About the Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
If anything, the cutting should have begun earlier.11 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Trump supporter on political discourse: 'Both sides need to cool it down'
NBC News spoke to supporters of former President Donald Trump to find out how they feel about the political discourse and the rhetoric, which both candidates for U.S. president have claimed is ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Teamsters decline to endorse election candidate – but claim majority backs Trump
Decision to not make endorsement for first time in nearly three decades comes in wake of scrutiny of its president. The Teamsters International, a powerful US transportation workers union that ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Wired - Tech
Exclusive KitchenAid Promo Code: 15% off major appliances
Save 15% on KitchenAid’s iconic major Appliances, such as mixers, dishwashers, microwaves and more with our discount code.13 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Ukrainian drones strike a major military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow
Ukrainian drones have struck a large military depot in a town deep inside Russia overnight, causing a huge blaze and prompting the evacuation of residents16 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Hill - Politics
Freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza urges more efforts to free political prisoners
Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza called it “a miracle” that he was freed from a Russian prison in an unprecedented prisoner exchange this summer, and said it should encourage ongoing ...17 hours ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
George Clooney reacts to Trump saying he should 'get out of politics': 'I will if he does'
George Clooney is responding to former President Trump's call that he should abandon politics and focus on his TV career, saying, "I will if he does." "He's a big fan of mine," the "Ocean's Eleven" ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’
A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. ...19 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Westminster’s big two and the new race for political space
The UK’s duopoly of Labour and Conservatives has never looked more vulnerable20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Fed rate cut on collision course with 2024 election politics
The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates by at least a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, putting the politically independent agency in the crosshairs of a heated election in which ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
March for Bolivia's ex-President Morales turns violent, as political crisis escalates
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marching in support of Bolivia’s former socialist President Evo Morales were clashing with counterprotesters blocking their way, a stark sign of an ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major
The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia Secretary of State examines threat of political violence in U.S.
Is it becoming more routine for lawmakers to have to say violence has no place in U.S. politics? Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who faced threats after the 2020 election, joins ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Harris gets pressed for policy details: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris was pressed for policy details and hit Trump on his Springfield, Ohio, comments during an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
DeForest Buckner injury: Colts defense takes major hit as star DT to miss at least 4 games on IR
The run defense just got even worseYesterday - NFL -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is warning colleagues that it would be “politically beyond stupid” for Congress to stumble into a government shutdown a few weeks before Election Day, ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
GLAAD finds overall decline in LGBTQ representation in major studio films
GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has released its 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index tracking films released during 2023.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card Amid Anti-DEI Backlash
The Human Rights Campaign says many businesses are no longer responding to theCorporate Equality Index, which highlights anti-discrimination measures in the workplace.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Major London NHS hospital trust freezes external hiring
Guy’s and St Thomas’ moves to tackle £31mn deficit as government push to improve standards collides with straitened budgetsYesterday -
The Guardian - World
We live in an era of political violence. The rich and famous aren't the primary targets | Moira Donegan
Unlike Donald Trump, most of us do not get to face the risk of violence with Secret Service protection. It is not a good sign for US politics that an apparent second assassination attempt against ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Major Helldivers 2 Patch Will Make Players Feel More Powerful, Bugs Much Squishier
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has deployed a new update, one that makes sweeping changes to virtually every aspect of the game. In the hefty patch notes, Arrowhead describes how it aims to make ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Our Reporter on Trump and a New Era of Political Violence
The latest apparent assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by Mr. Trump and against him. Peter Baker, ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
The immigrants you fear are just like your ancestors. Don’t fall for political scare tactics.
Immigrants to America have always faced prejudice and discrimination, but their children assimilate into American culture, proving that they are just like their ancestors who came generations ago.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election
As Election Day draws nearer, social media posts by X owner Elon Musk are raising concerns that he will use his immense platform to question the legitimacy of the vote in the U.S. presidential ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
BBC News - Top stories
Major oil spill averted after Houthi attack set tanker alight
The Greek-owned Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude, was attacked by Yemen's Houthis.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Is a political settlement between Russia and Ukraine on the cards? I am sceptical | Rajan Menon
Neither war fatigue nor the fear of an escalation into nuclear war seem enough to spur on negotiations to end the conflict. Russia’s war against Ukraine has passed the two-and-a-half-year mark, ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Bolivia's iconic ex-President Morales calls for anti-government march as political fight escalates
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s former president, has called on supporters to protest against current President Luis Arce2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chased out by protesters, a political dynasty plots its comeback
The Rajapaksas had a vice-like grip on Sri Lanka until they were chased from power. Could they return?2 days ago