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Trump Asked for Power. Voters Said Yes.

This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Donald Trump Makes Stunning Return to Power

During this presidential campaign, Donald Trump played on economic worries and fears around immigration to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Harris concedes, encouraging peaceful transfer of power

Vice President Harris on Wednesday conceded the 2024 presidential contest to President-elect Trump during remarks at her alma mater, Howard University, in which she also encouraged a peaceful ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits

The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.

Bangladesh staves off more Adani power cuts

Dhaka makes assurances to clear its bills after conglomerate threatened to halt electricity supplies

World - Financial Times - November 7

Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm

The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”

World - The New York Times - November 8

Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

Inside Senate Republicans' power plays for leadership role

CBS News estimates that control of the House of Representatives is lean Republican. Meanwhile, the GOP flipped the Senate with longtime leader Mitch McConnell stepping down from the role. CBS News ...

With Trump in power, the dollar is likely to rally but then weaken

Over the incoming president’s second term, the risks of crises may unwind the greenback’s strength

World - Financial Times - November 8

Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa's top shots

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.

Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Musk tops Fortune list of most powerful in business

Fortune on Tuesday named billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk as the most powerful person in business of 2024. Musk topped the outlet’s list of the 100 most powerful people in business, followed by ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Siemens Energy Lifts Outlook on Power Demand Boom

Siemens Energy raised its midterm targets as the energy company bets on a boom in global power demand helped by rising electrification, industrial decarbonization and AI applications.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

US inflation rises to 2.6%

October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest rates

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks

Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Levi’s Launches Alexa-Powered Fit Guide

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Boulter powers GB into BJK Cup quarter-finals

Katie Boulter cruises past Germany's Laura Siegemund with a straight-sets win to put Great Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals in Malaga.

A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World

The technology driving ChatGPT is capable of so much more. What’s coming next will make talking bots look like mere distractions.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Review: In 'Dune: Prophecy,' women lead and vie for power

The main, and most interesting characters, in HBO's space opera are Valya Harkonnen, played by Emily Watson, and her sister Tula, played by Olivia Williams.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Power Rankings: Gonzaga, Auburn, Kentucky make gains

Statement wins helped the Zags, Tigers and Wildcats enjoy massive boosts.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

On Mysticism: The Experience of Ecstasy review – in the presence of a higher power

Philosopher Simon Critchley’s painstaking attempt to explore transcendent experience provides a fascinating overview of Christianity’s great outliers. I sometimes think of mysticism – the name we ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

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