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Georgia's controversial hand count rule blocked by judge: 'Too much, too late'
Georgia’s controversial hand count rule blocked by a judge, "too much, too late."Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
The EU thought it had a new migration plan. But many leaders say it may be too little, too late
European Union leaders are using a summit to seek ways to make the bloc a more hostile destination for migrants and asylum seekersWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
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.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
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, ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
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.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
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.Tech - Wired - October 22 -
Fact-Checking Harris’s Closing Argument
The vice president has stuck largely to the facts when highlighting the words of her rival, former President Donald J. Trump, but has on occasion omitted context or erred when describing policies ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
The close-knit crew of Hawarden Castle
The Gladstone family have turned their crumbling estate into a branding powerhouse. Next up? A luxury clothing lineWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
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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 ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Zionists are students too: University professors should take heed
Political ideology discrimination may not violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, but it is nonetheless misconduct for a college professor.Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Tougher sentences taking too long, say bereaved parents
The parents of a student killed by a drunk driver say 10 years is too long to wait for change.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Children of the Pines review – David Lynch-style teen-angst horror takes a big leap
The emphasis is on the psychological in Joshua Morgan’s ambitious debut feature of family dysfunction, but it just doesn’t come together. In the prologue to Joshua Morgan’s debut feature, a mother ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Americans love TJ Maxx. Here's why big brands do, too
TJX Companies has worked to shift its brand’s image as a discounter to a fashion-forward retailer.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
Super Mario Party Jamboree Review - This Party Is Too Crowded
After a significant post-GameCube slump, the Mario Party franchise showed signs of new life in its first two titles on the Switch. While both Super Mario Party and Mario Party Superstars were ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Super Mario Party Jamboree Video Review | This Party Is Too Crowded
As the Switch approaches the end of its lifecycle, Super Mario Party Jamboree attempts to find the sweet spot between its two predecessors and stumbles into an issue of quantity over quality in the ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
All too familiar as England crumble when it matters most
England crumble in must-win territory again to suffer an early exit from the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Boston NWSL club sorry for 'Too Many Balls' ad
The National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized on Wednesday for a "Too Many Balls" marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others.Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
Vistra’s stock has quadrupled in a year. Here’s why it’s not too late to buy.
Vistra’s stock is J.P. Morgan’s top pick among independent power producers, even though its shares have already rocketed more than fourfold over the past 12 months.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Why Thomas Tuchel Was the Right Choice for England. And the Wrong One, Too.
An outcry over the hiring of a German to lead England’s national team was predictable. But don’t dismiss every objection out of hand.World - The New York Times - October 18 -
Scottie Scheffler makes joke about arrest after picking Miami over Louisville during 'College Gameday'
The world golf No. 1 was arrested following a traffic incident during May's PGA Championship in Louisville.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too
It can be difficult and costly to avoid trashing your old mattress in a landfill.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
Way-Too-Early WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty, Lynx start on top
The draft lottery, an expansion draft, April's rookie draft and free agency await. But first, our updated rankings.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky
A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Trump’s Bro Whispering Could Cost Democrats Too Many Young Men
Trump’s play for Generation Z men could peel enough away from the Democratic Party to transform the country’s electoral math for years to come.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21
