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Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California

A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of ...

Democratic governors vow to protect their states from Trump and his policies

Blue-state governors are preparing political and legal moves to shield their states’ policies and residents from Donald Trump's new administration.

Politics - NBC News - 17 hours ago

Walz, other Democratic governors, vow to fight against Trump's agenda

California's Newsom and Massachusetts' Healy won't assist in mass deportations.

Georgia governor declares emergency in 23 counties inundated with heavy rain and flooding

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in 23 counties swamped by flooding rainstorms

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Under the spell of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island

A dream-like Palladio church and bell tower, fabled ex-monastery, Borges-inspired maze and lush woodland dotted with starchitect chapels all make for a magical visit

World - Financial Times - October 17

The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists

Thousands of residents took to the streets this weekend to campaign against overtourism. And they aren’t the only ones bemoaning an influx of holidaymakers. Name: Canary Islands.. Age: ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Three Mile Island Readies for Big Tech Reboot

Constellation Energy will revive the half-century-old nuclear power plant to supply electricity for Microsoft’s data centers.

Business - Inc. - October 22

ESPN Football Island opens in Fortnite Creative

Check out ESPN Football Island in Fortnite Creative, the part of Epic Games' blockbuster title that lets people create their own games.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Sabres Have Perfect Trade Target In Islanders Star

The Sabres should keep an eye on this Islanders forward during this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Barzal leaves Islanders road trip due to injury

Mathew Barzal has left the Islanders' road trip with an upper-body injury.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Whitehouse wins Rhode Island Senate race

Incumbent Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D) is projected to win his reelection bid against Republican state Rep. Patricia Morgan in Rhode Island. An aggregate of polling from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Is this tiny Mauritian island a confidential spy station?

India has built a 3km-long runway on Agalega and no-one has fully explained why, angering residents.

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...

92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says

At least 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina as first responders sort through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, weeks after the storm devastated the western part of the state The ...

North Carolina governor says at least 92 still missing after Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Tuesday that at least 92 individuals are still missing after Hurricane Helene swept through the state nearly three weeks ago. In a press conference with the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Middle East crisis live: essential supplies ‘running out’ in Gaza, says UN leader; WHO warns of cholera risk in Lebanon

Emergency meeting of UN security council hears that no food entered northern Gaza between 2 and 15 October; cholera case confirmed in Lebanon. Aid has arrived in northern Gaza for the first time ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

New Mexico governor rescinds emergency health order that suspended gun rights in playgrounds

New Mexico’s governor is ending an emergency public health order that suspended the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in the state's largest metro area

Health - ABC News - October 16

Banks’ use of AI could be included in stress tests, says BoE deputy governor

Sarah Breeden says technology’s ‘power and use . . . is growing fast’

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years

What's been a race between the pro-statehood and pro-commonwealth parties now includes a candidate from a new Alianza (alliance) coalition— and he's in 2nd place.

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Duncan: GOP could 'start hemorrhaging to Democrats' if Trump wins

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) said many Republicans are shying away from the party as former President Trump continues to “soil the brand,” which may encourage them to start ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Vermont's GOP governor votes for Harris: 'I had to put country over party'

Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday that he voted for Vice President Harris, arguing he had to “put country over party.” Scott cast his ballot for the Democratic nominee on Tuesday ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

US Senate, House and governor elections 2024: results from all 50 states as Republicans win Senate

Voters have elected a Republican majority in the Senate. They have also been electing members of the House of Representatives and state governors. Live 2024 presidential election results US ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Josh Stein beats Mark Robinson in North Carolina governor's race, CBS News projects

Democrat Josh Stein will be the next governor of North Carolina, CBS News projects. A September CNN report accused Mark Robinson, Stein's opponent, of allegedly making a series of explosive ...

'We chose hope over hate': Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein spoke to supporters after he was projected to win the race to serve as the state's next governor. He thanked those who backed him but said North ...

Image of Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi inside train with Lagos governor is altered

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

In Puerto Rico governor’s race, the statehood candidate who's pro-Trump edges ahead

Jenniffer González, Puerto Rico’s nonvoting member of Congress since 2016 and a Republican who supports Trump, is projected to win a historic gubernatorial election.

Florida Governor's Cup at New Smyrna Speedway: TV channel, entry list, schedule more for 2024 race

Every season, Late Model drivers from across the country make their way to Florida during the months of November and December to compete in some of the biggest short-track races in the United ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Illinois governor on Trump win: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a press conference Thursday to discuss the aftermath of the election, issuing a warning that if anyone tries to “come for my people,” they will have to “come ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

House, Senate and governor elections map 2024: results from all 50 US states as Republicans close to House majority

Voters have elected a Republican majority in the Senate. They have also been electing members of the House of Representatives and state governors. Live 2024 presidential election results US ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

A record 13 women will be governors next year after NH elected Kelly Ayotte

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023

‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands

World - Yahoo News - October 13

‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands

BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every 45 minutes.

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Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California

Democratic governors vow to protect their states from Trump and his policies

Walz, other Democratic governors, vow to fight against Trump's agenda

Georgia governor declares emergency in 23 counties inundated with heavy rain and flooding

Taking Time

Under the spell of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island

The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists

Three Mile Island Readies for Big Tech Reboot

ESPN Football Island opens in Fortnite Creative

Sabres Have Perfect Trade Target In Islanders Star

Barzal leaves Islanders road trip due to injury

Whitehouse wins Rhode Island Senate race

Is this tiny Mauritian island a confidential spy station?

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says

North Carolina governor says at least 92 still missing after Hurricane Helene

Middle East crisis live: essential supplies ‘running out’ in Gaza, says UN leader; WHO warns of cholera risk in Lebanon

New Mexico governor rescinds emergency health order that suspended gun rights in playgrounds

Banks’ use of AI could be included in stress tests, says BoE deputy governor

Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Duncan: GOP could 'start hemorrhaging to Democrats' if Trump wins

Vermont's GOP governor votes for Harris: 'I had to put country over party'

US Senate, House and governor elections 2024: results from all 50 states as Republicans win Senate

Josh Stein beats Mark Robinson in North Carolina governor's race, CBS News projects

'We chose hope over hate': Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race

Image of Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi inside train with Lagos governor is altered

In Puerto Rico governor’s race, the statehood candidate who's pro-Trump edges ahead

Florida Governor's Cup at New Smyrna Speedway: TV channel, entry list, schedule more for 2024 race

Illinois governor on Trump win: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’

House, Senate and governor elections map 2024: results from all 50 US states as Republicans close to House majority

A record 13 women will be governors next year after NH elected Kelly Ayotte

‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands

‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands

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