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Election Officials Face Torrent of Threats as Nov. 5 Looms

Law enforcement’s task for Election Day this year goes far beyond providing physical security, to the essential mission of safeguarding democracy.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

In Iran’s Capital, Murals Offer Tributes and Threats Against Israel

In the Iranian capital’s Palestine Square, a series of murals have telegraphed warnings to the country’s enemies.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

JD Vance: Democratic opponents pose ‘bigger threat' than Russia and China

Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Trump Escalates Threats as Campaign Enters Dark Final Stretch

Top military leaders and high-ranking former officials from his administration have issued warning after warning that Donald J. Trump would rule as a dictator if given the chance.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Vance: Problems 'caused by broken leadership' bigger than 'any foreign threat'

Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) defended former President Trump's comments suggesting using military force on Election Day to combat "the enemy within" in an interview with NBC ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Amid Talk of Fascism, Trump’s Threats and Language Evoke a Grim Past

Plenty of presidents have been called dictators by their political opponents, but none until now has been publicly accused of being a “fascist” by his own handpicked advisers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Majority of voters say American democracy is 'currently under threat': Poll

More than three-quarters of Americans say democracy is currently under threat, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. Seventy-six percent of likely voters say democracy is ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat

Plus, a long-lost Chopin waltz.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Trump fills Madison Square Garden with anger, vitriol and racist threats

Marking final stretch of campaign in New York, Trump and cabal of surrogates attack Harris and mock Puerto Rico. Anger and vitriol took center stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election

A government memo viewed by WIRED states that insider threats “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.”

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Intelligence bulletins show rising threat from extremists motivated by election conspiracies

Domestic violent extremists are considering a range of activities to disrupt the 2024 election and the peaceful transfer of power, with U.S. intelligence agencies seeing greater discussions around ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn

Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Southwest Airlines Will Face Pilots’ Union Lawsuit Over Threats

The Dallas-based carrier will head to court over claims by pilots that it harassed a senior pilot involved in training other aviators.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

How the Houthis Went From Ragtag Rebels to Global Threat

The Gaza war has allowed the Iran-backed Yemeni militants to broaden alliances with Iraqi militias, African jihadists and Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

‘Frightening to consider’: fears grow over Trump’s threats to political foes

Critics alarmed by talk of revenge against Democrats and say second Trump term would pose unprecedented danger. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump’s extremist attacks on top ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Ballot drop boxes, long a target of misinformation, face physical threats

Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.

NBA title contenders 2024-25: Five biggest threats to knock off Boston Celtics

New York and Oklahoma City are at the top of the list.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Armed man arrested on suspicion of threatening FEMA workers, authorities say

FEMA conspiracy theories spark rumors and response.

FEMA resumes normal operations in North Carolina after reported armed threat against workers

FEMA has resumed normal operations in North Carolina after scaling back recovery efforts in one county due to an armed threat against its workers. One man was arrested in connection with the ...

Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Trump's 'enemy from within' threat spurs critics' alarm about his authoritarian shift

The dark comments highlight Trump's increasing bend toward authoritarian rhetoric in his third White House campaign, some political scientists told ABC News.

Air India flight escorted by Singapore fighter jets after latest hoax bomb threat

The Air India flight landed at Changi Airport after being escorted by air force F-15SG jets, in what was the third threat to the national carrier in recent days. Singapore’s air force mobilised two ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart and her wife receive homophobic threats amid WNBA Finals

Police are investigating a threatening, homophobic e-mail sent to WNBA power forward Breanna Stewart's wife as the New York Liberty compete in the finals.

Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises

The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.

Judge issues temporary injunction against Florida health officials over abortion ad threats

A Florida judge issued a temporary restraining order against health officials in the state, citing the First Amendment and siding with a group that brought forward a lawsuit alleging that its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

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