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Top stories - The New York Times
These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord
Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.4 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
How to Close the Gender Health Gap
Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media
Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...8 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Triple threat Lamar has Ravens lobbying for 'MVP'
In addition to throwing 5 TD passes and rushing for 52 yards Monday night, Lamar Jackson showed off his latest skill -- lead blocking for Derrick Henry. Following their 41-31 win, his Ravens ...Yesterday - NFL -
Top stories - NBC News
A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.Yesterday - Travel -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris, Cheney paint Trump as threat to democracy in Pa. campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Congressperson Liz Cheney launched a three-state campaign tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in2 days ago - European Union -
Top stories - CBS News
Last Kmart store closes down
Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’ as EU vote hangs in balance
Pro-western leader Maia Sandu spoke as pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call. Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country’s ...2 days ago - European Union -
Politics - The Hill
Sununu on Trump's threats: 'It should give everyone pause'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said former President Trump's recent remark about using the National Guard or the military on Election Day “should give everyone pause.” Trump, in an interview ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...4 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donors5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Weaponised autism and the extremist threat facing children
The UK’s ‘Prevent’ initiative was set up to identify young people prone to radicalisation. Are we now in danger of criminalising vulnerability?5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made
Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.6 days ago -
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World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.6 days ago - Brazil -
Top stories - BBC News
‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies
Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA visits resume in North Carolina after threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resumed visits in North Carolina following alleged threats targeting the agency’s personnel, according to agency administrator Deanne Criswell. “We ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
The Memo: Harris heads to Fox, facing threats and opportunities
Vice President Harris faces another critical moment in her campaign Wednesday, when she will sit for an interview with Fox News. The interview will be conducted by Bret Baier, one of the network’s ...October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Harris Needs a Closing Argument. Here’s One.
Trump turned us into a nation of haters. He’ll do it again if he wins next month.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Drones, threats and explosions: Why Korean tensions are rising
The North has warned the South of "horrible consequences" if another drone crosses the border.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores
Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’October 15 - United Kingdom -
Business - The New York Times
Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores
The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Walgreens closing roughly 1,200 stores
Walgreens announced on Tuesday it will close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 stores in the current fiscal year. The plan, according to the company press release, ...October 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina
An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time
As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Hezbollah's drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel
A single drone, which evaded Israel’s vaunted aerial defense system, slammed into a mess hall at a military training camp deep inside Israel, killing four soldiers and wounding dozens of othersOctober 14 - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Man arrested for allegedly making threats against FEMA employees
William Jacob Parsons, a 44-year-old man who was allegedly spotted armed with an assault rifle, was arrested and charged for making comments about possibly harming Federal Emergency Management ...October 14 -
World - ABC News
Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nationOctober 14 -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer
There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14