Prepare Election Night

FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

'Ready for anything': Democrats tout post-election legal preparations

The Harris campaign says it is taking steps to prepare for "anything Republicans throw at us" in court before, after and on Election Day.

2024 election updates: Trump asks JD Vance, 'How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?'

Most polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump mostly neck-and-neck in key states with less than two weeks to go to Election Day.

Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in Europe

The South Caucasus country of Georgia will go to the polls Saturday in a parliamentary election many citizens believe may be the most crucial vote of their lifetimes

World - ABC News - October 25

MAGA Unchained in Madison Square Garden

Trump’s big rally featured unadulterated racism and more talk of “enemies from within.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Europe prepares for 'America First' push no matter who wins the U.S. election

Trump's first tenure at the White House was a challenging time for some European leaders.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Republicans preparing to reject US election result if Trump loses, warn strategists

Polling experts point to ‘fake polls’ exaggerating his support, with baseless lawsuits alleging fraud already filed. US elections 2024 – live updates Republicans are already laying the ground ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Brian Williams to host election night special on Amazon

Brian Williams is making a return to the news business. Amazon announced Thursday that former NBC News anchor and MSNBC host will preside over election night coverage it is planning on its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

9 congressional sleeper races to watch on Election Night

The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is dominating the 2024 debate, but control of both chambers of Congress is also very much up for grabs — and a series of fluid races may ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

What You Might Know (and Not Know) on Election Night

Declaring a winner may take some time.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Harris to hold election night event at Howard University

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, plans to spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., according to three people familiar with ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Harris to spend election night at Howard University

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The Hill announces Election Night 2024 coverage plans

Announcement from: Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief Hey everyone, As we get ready for Election Night 2024, I wanted to share with you a few updates on our coverage plans. The Hill's website will host ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The fat lady might not sing on election night

The 2024 presidential election is expected to be a close and contentious affair, with legal challenges and potential "Stop the Steal" protests likely to prolong the outcome, while a national ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

Brian Williams to Host Live Election-Night Special on Amazon Prime Video

The one-night special marks the streaming service’s first foray into original live-news programming.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway

Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Harris eyes Howard University for her election night headquarters

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to spend election night in Washington D.C., with her campaign eyeing her alma mater, Howard University, as a possible venue.

Steve Kornacki has his own ‘Kornacki cam’ on election night!

Steve Kornacki at the big board on election night has become a tradition. The map master is so popular that NBC has a "Kornacki cam" fixated on him as he crunches numbers, and this year, you can ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

How The Times’s Home Page Comes Together on Election Night

“It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O’Neill, one of the editors who programs the home page at night.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris

Kamala Harris will spend election night at Howard, University her alma mater and a prominent HBCU. Staff of student media organizations are prepping for the big assignment.

Politics - NBC News - 22 hours ago

US news groups brace for a storm of election night disinformation

Outlets that play a critical role in calling results are investing to counter distrust in mass media

World - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Amazon makes first foray into live news with election night special hosted by Brian Williams

The company plans to host a one-night special with live election results and analysis on its Prime Video streaming service.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Former NBC anchor Brian Williams is returning to election night and hosting an Amazon special

Longtime NBC News anchor Brian Williams is returning to the screen on election night, only this time he'll be streamed on Amazon Prime Video

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Amazon makes first foray into live news with election night special hosted by Brian Williams

Amazon said Thursday it plans to host an election night special anchored by Brian Williams, marking the company’s first foray into live news coverage.

How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data

A network of reporters and voting experts gather results from thousands of jurisdictions, checking all of it for anomalies before viewers and readers see the data.

Harris and some Trump allies anticipate he'll declare a premature election win

Kamala Harris, her campaign team and some of Donald Trump’s own allies say they expect Trump to quickly declare victory on election night — even if the outcome is not yet settled in key swing states.

"This is just too good to miss": 72 years of CBS News' election night coverage

From Walter Cronkite anchoring election night coverage in 1952 to the 2020 results, take a look back on CBS News' election coverage.

Politics - CBS News - October 23

Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with them

Former NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

How exit polls work and how NBC News uses them on election night

Exit polls, large-scale studies of voters, now include phone calls to early and mail voters as well as interviews outside polling places on Election Day.

'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election

Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The Baltics are preparing for a future Russian invasion

The ongoing build-out of the Baltic defense line is the next iteration in their beefed-up border security.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon

The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.

Science - The New York Times - October 15

Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared

With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

9 ways to prepare for racial blowback if Harris loses

It is time to begin thinking about the implications of a Harris loss for the Black working class, which does not have the luxury of avoiding political blowback.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

CR Beverage Prepares Near $650.0 Million Listing

The Chinese beverage company is testing investor interest in its business, taking advantage of growing risk appetite for new equity offerings in Hong Kong.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Kiev prepares electricity grid for another winter at war

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle

An offer for ingredients group would mark private equity’s latest attempt to acquire a London-listed company

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Cop16: Colombia prepares to host ‘decisive’ summit on biodiversity

Experts say UN event will be critical for world’s declining wildlife population as host nation pushes for inclusivity. World leaders, environmental activists and prominent researchers have begun to ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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