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Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.

In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

Wars, debt, climate crisis and Covid have halted anti-poverty fight – World Bank

Setbacks mean UN goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is impossible to hit, report finds. Wars, debt, the climate crisis and the pandemic have combined to halt progress in the fight against ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Harris attacks Trump for giving Putin Covid tests 'when Black people were dying every day'

As she steps up her appeals to Black voters, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on a popular Black radio program Tuesday, saying she is still open to slavery reparations and slamming former ...

Novavax’s stock slides 19% after FDA puts clinical hold on COVID and flu vaccine candidates

Novavax Inc.’s stock tumbled 19% early Wednesday after the company said the FDA has placed a clinical hold on its COVID-19-and-flu combination and stand-alone flu vaccine candidates, following a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Novavax says FDA put hold on combination Covid-flu shot and influenza vaccine; shares plunge

The so-called clinical hold is due to a single report of nerve damage in a patient who received the combination shot in a phase two trial.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Dodgers return to World Series. COVID masks are out. Mister Cartoon clown masks are in

Legendary L.A. artist Mister Cartoon was as surprised as anyone to see Dodgers players wearing his clown masks as they celebrated after beating the Mets to reach the World Series.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

An isolated mother breastfeeding her child during Covid: Dola Posh’s best photograph

‘I gave birth during the pandemic and was cut off from my family. It was just me and my daughter at home. That bedroom was my sanctuary, my place to hide and cry’. This was taken in the winter, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

BP beats forecasts despite seeing 31% drop in profits, to lowest since COVID-19

BP’s profits were hit by lower oil prices and a slump in its refining margins, caused by a slowdown in demand for products including jet fuel, diesel and gasoline

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

A local LGBTQ+ nightclub was denied COVID-19 aid. Its owner is fighting back

Club Cobra, a Latin LGBTQ+ nightclub in North Hollywood, is among several businesses fighting for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Pfizer tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year guidance as Covid products help sales

It is a critical quarterly report for Pfizer, which is grappling with activist pressure from Starboard Value.

Business - CNBC - October 29

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

The COVID-19 pandemic led to college athletes being granted an additional year of eligibility

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar

Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge. Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

House COVID panel says Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress, calls for DOJ to prosecute

House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department (DOJ) for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

House panel refers Andrew Cuomo for criminal prosecution over alleged 'false statements' on Covid report

House Republicans sent a criminal referral of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, alleging he made “criminally false statements” during closed-door testimony.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

GP who poisoned mother’s partner while disguised as Covid nurse given 31 years

Thomas Kwan tried to murder Patrick O’Hara with fake jab while dressed as nurse in attempt to protect his inheritance. ‘Stranger than fiction’: Thomas Kwan’s plan for murder A “money obsessed” ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Moderna posts surprise profit as Covid vaccine sales impress, cost cuts take hold

Moderna said its newest Covid vaccine saw benefits after winning approval in the U.S. three weeks earlier than the last iteration of the shot did in 2023.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Late Night Is Still Waiting for Trump’s Medical Report

Kamala Harris’s health is said to be “excellent,” but the nation has yet to hear about Donald Trump’s. “Do you really want to see his X-rays?” said Stephen Colbert.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Why the Sabres still believe they're a playoff team

Buffalo has a 13-year postseason drought, and lost three of its first four. With a similar cast of players as 2023-24, will the results be different?

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Season still a success without drivers' title - Norris

Lando Norris says he and McLaren will be able to call 2024 a success even if they do not succeed in beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to the title.

Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'

Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest

From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since it was labeled the Midwest. It has taken on a renewed urgency this ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Can Francis Ngannou still be the baddest man on the planet?

Returning to MMA for the first time since 2022 is nothing compared to Ngannou's latest personal challenge.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Taurasi still mulling retirement or 21st season

Diana Taurasi is still mulling whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Foden: Still trying to recover from 'burnout'

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has admitted feeling burnt out at the end of last season has contributed to his slow start to the new campaign.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Test is 'still level', says England spinner Ahmed

England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed says the third and deciding Test in Pakistan is "still level" despite the tourists losing three wickets late on the second day.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Empire: Winnowed, but Still Weighty

The music mogul’s business portfolio has shrunk, in part because of multiple sex abuse allegations, but his wealth remains a critical factor as his criminal case unfolds.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Tesla’s blowout earnings still leaves investors with these questions

A closer look at Tesla’s automotive gross margins and other aspects of its business are still big question marks for investors.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

When the clocks go back, this landmark will still be wrong

As people across the UK roll their clocks back to GMT on Sunday morning, there's one clock that will always show the wrong time.

Colts 'evaluating everything'; Richardson still QB1

Colts coach Shane Steichen said he's "evaluating everything" amid Anthony Richardson's struggles, but said the QB's decision to rest for a play won't be a factor.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

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