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How Trump’s Victory Grants Election Betting Platforms a Promising Future

Long prohibited by regulators, U.S. forecasting sites recently won the right to offer bets on national elections—a liberty Trump is unlikely to roll back after the bettors backed him to win.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Jon Stewart's election-night scream came with a promise: 'This isn't the end'

Jon Stewart cussed and screamed through his live election-night special, taking aim at pollsters and pundits.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How.

Foreign-policy advisers close to the president-elect put forth different versions of a plan to effectively freeze the front line.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

How would Trump’s promise of mass deportations of migrants work?

The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions.

Jimmy Fallon Relays Biden’s Promise of a Peaceful Transfer of Power

“Democrats were like, ‘Well, I guess at this point we can let him speak again,’” the “Tonight Show” host said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Many obstacles to Trump’s mass deportation promise: Ex-ICE official

President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport 11 million migrants in the U.S. illegally has more than a few obstacles.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Where is the land of opportunity voters were promised? Not in Trump’s America.

After billions of dollars in campaign spending by the two major-party candidates, it mostly came down to the price of a loaf of bread.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Inside the Federal Work Force That Trump Has Promised to Eviscerate

President-elect Donald J. Trump and his allies have pledged to strike fear in the heart of what they term “the deep state.” They have already succeeded.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Reactions to president-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation promise

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to carry out what he has called the largest deportation effort in American history. Here's how those on both sides of the Southern border are reacting to his ...

Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.

While Trump has sought to pressure the Fed to cut rates, consumer rates on mortgages and other loans are determined by a range of factors largely outside of the president’s control.

Politics - NBC News - November 11

Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen

3D printing is injecting much-needed innovation into sneaker design, but it’s small brands that are leading where big names are struggling—or hesitant—to keep up.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear

After a tumultuous year filled with anxiety and a legal fight about its future in the U.S., TikTok may have just been thrown a lifeline by the man who was once its biggest foe

Tech - ABC News - November 12

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high

Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024. There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Trump meets with Biden and promises ‘smooth as it can get’ transfer of power

Trump also suggests to House Republicans he might seek a third term in office, which is prohibited by US constitution. Donald Trump met with Joe Biden on Wednesday and promised a transfer of ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump agenda they hope to advance.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

SayGames plans to invest $30M in promising mobile game projects

Following the success of its previous investments, casual game publisher SayGames plans to offer a further $30 million to studios around the world. The company plans to focus its funding efforts on ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Starmer promises better relations with China after Xi meeting

Prime minister proposes further talks about deepening economic and financial ties

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a plan to eliminate the Department of Education to “send all education work and needs back to the States."

A Japanese Star’s M.L.B. Contract Will Lead to Broken Promises Elsewhere

The team that signs Roki Sasaki will likely break preexisting verbal commitments with Latin American teenagers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Why stock investors have been on edge over the prospects of a total sweep for Republicans

A so-called “red wave” sweep of the White House and Congress would most likely make it easier to pass the Republican Party’s agenda, according to market participants.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Centene’s stock soars 11% after earnings sweep past estimates and company backs guidance

Chief Executive Sarah M. London said the company had navigated a “dynamic landscape” in the quarter amid turmoil in the Medicaid business.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

Judge blocks sweep of homeless camps before New Orleans Taylor Swift shows

Temporary restraining order against disturbing unhoused people is in effect until 4 November. A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

10-year Treasury yield ends at three-month high on expectations for potential sweep by Republicans

Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since July and August on Monday, as traders looked ahead toward a week of data on economic growth, inflation and the labor market.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Freeman powers LA Dodgers over punchless Yankees to brink of World Series sweep

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 3 of World Series Freeman ties mark with HR in fifth straight Series game Los Angeles can clinch title on Tuesday in Bronx The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Where to watch World Series Game 4: Yankees vs. Dodgers TV channel, prediction, live stream MLB without cable

The Dodgers will try to finish off the first World Series sweep since 2012 on Tuesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Yankees facing World Series sweep vs. Dodgers: What history says about incredibly slim chances of coming back

The Yankees enter Tuesday's Game 4 in a 3-0 hole against the Dodgers in the Fall Classic