Tour Staying Grounded

Leon Bridges on new album, tour and staying grounded in Texas roots

Touring his new album "Leon," singer-songwriter Leon Bridges talks with Anthony Mason about his music, his connection to Texas and the power of staying grounded.

'A reason why people pay', as Palmer vows to stay grounded

With a goal and a pass described as one of the best in Premier League history, Cole Palmer is why fans pay to watch football, according to Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

Trump loses ground with LGBTQ voters

LGBTQ voters shifted away from former President Trump at the polls Tuesday, casting their ballots overwhelmingly for Vice President Harris and in higher numbers than for President Biden in 2020, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Moldova becomes ‘testing ground’ for Russian election interference

Russian efforts to influence Moldova’s Oct. 20 elections have reached unprecedented levels, with Moscow allegedly spending up to hundreds of millions of dollars on buying votes, pumping out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

'Hole in the ground' nuclear bunker to go under the hammer

"Quirky" buyer is sought for the nuclear bunker under a field, which has no running water or toilet.

Mourinho angered by questions as Fener slip back

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho expressed his frustration over "always" being asked by local journalists about players that don't play.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Breaking down the candidates' ground game in the battleground states

Both candidates are pushing hard to reach undecided voters in the seven battleground states. Robert Costa takes a look at the campaigns' ground games.

Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation

Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.

Democrats anxious as Trump gains ground in tight race

North America editor Sarah Smith found warning signs for Harris when speaking to voters on her own tour of battleground states.

Israel says it carried out ground raid in Syria

The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks.

The King and the protester: The challenges of a royal tour

An Indigenous senator's protest is a reminder of the historical baggage that royal tours can bring.

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Patriots to practice on Winston Churchill's old stomping grounds in London

A London game is more than just a typical road trip for NFL teams

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Revealed: Trump ground game in key states flagged as potentially fake

Data suggests canvassers linked to Elon Musk’s America Pac falsely claimed to have visited homes of potential voters. Donald Trump ’s campaign may be failing to reach thousands of voters they hope ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

How Nasa’s Artemis Accords are laying the ground for global space cooperation

Space’s agency has expanded its diplomatic reach in recent months, signing 12 of 45 signatories since January. It was a simple pledge made amid the excitement of a landmark moment in space ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Qantas to Expedite Payments to Former Ground Handlers After Court Ruling

Australia’s largest airline said it will work to expedite payments to former staff after a court ruling indicated the carrier could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in payments.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Scenes from the streets: international stories told on the ground – in pictures

The work of over 30 street photographers has been assembled for We Are Here: Scenes from the Streets , a new exhibition showing at the International Center of Photography in New York City. A ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Harris campaign ramps up ground game in battleground states

With just under two weeks left until Election Day, the Harris campaign has canvassers going door-to-door in Pennsylvania hoping to target disengaged voters. The Harris-Walz team believes 10% of ...

In some battleground states, low-wage workers keep losing ground

Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.

The ground game for Harris and Trump in closing days of 2024 election

Harris has held a steady advantage over Trump in terms of physical resources on the ground, while Trump is getting help on voter outreach from Elon Musk and outside groups.

Pro-Russia parties gain ground in Bulgaria ahead of elections

Political fragmentation in EU and Nato member plays to Moscow’s advantage

World - Financial Times - October 25

The superhuman tales and Barry Sanders pace of Boise State's Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty is dominating college football and on track to have a record-breaking season as a running back.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election

With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.

These seven states will decide the election. Here’s what we learned reporting on the ground

The White House is won not by popular vote but electoral college votes taken state by state. These races are incredibly close . Spare a thought for beleaguered Pennsylvanians. During the past few ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Kamala Harris counts on superior ground game in ‘coin toss’ Arizona

An army of Democratic volunteers goes door to door in battleground state to find unlikely voters

World - Financial Times - October 27

Democrats think ground game can save Harris, beat Trump

Democrats say they have the secret sauce when it comes to defeating former President Trump: It all comes down to their ground game. During the final stretch of the campaign, their operation in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Labour suspends MP after video appears to show him punching man

Mike Amesbury also has the whip withdrawn, as police say a 55-year-old man has been interviewed under caution over the incident.

Labour suspends MP Mike Amesbury after video appears to show him punching man

Footage appears to show MP for Runcorn and Helsby knocking man to ground before aiming six more blows at his head. Labour has suspended the whip from the MP Mike Amesbury after footage appeared to ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground

Since 2000, rural voters have increasingly favored the Republican Party, but quiet support for Harris stirs in Metter, Georgia.

Donald Trump's Ground Game in Michigan Is Mostly Glitchy Apps and Vibes

"It’s what happens when you let a bunch of grifters take over,” a Trumpworld source said. Still, the polls remain even.

Tech - Wired - October 30

The G.O.P. Gained Ground in New York in 2022. Can Democrats Recover?

Democrats still hold supermajorities in both chambers of the State Legislature, but Republicans are hoping to keep the momentum from the 2022 midterms.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Israel announces ground raid in Syria was conducted 'in recent months'

Israel announced Sunday that it carried out a special ground operation in Syria "in recent months," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.

We Live Here Now — Trump lovers and haters in search of common ground

Two Washington journalists get to know their January 6-supporting neighbours in an absorbing new series

World - Financial Times - November 4

Watch live: Trump to address supporters in Florida after winning presidency

Former President Trump will address supporters in Florida after winning the presidency, holding a decisive lead over Vice President Harris in key states across the electoral map. The Hill and ...