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‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
‘We’re beyond scraps in the garden now’: the identical twins on opposite sides for Red Bull
Matt and Jon Caller started watching F1 on the same sofa. Now they are No 1 mechanics for Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. When the grid forms for this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix keep an eye ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Fortress seizes control of art house cinema chain Curzon
Private equity group scooped up chain for $5mn following dispute with US real estate billionaire Charles CohenBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Get in, Loser—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So close the door and buckle up.Tech - Wired - 3 days ago -
Vance on calling Putin an 'enemy': 'We’re not in a war with him'
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s running mate, refrained from labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin an “enemy,” instead saying he’s an “adversary” and urging diplomacy to help ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
America, land of the free — but only if we’re careful
We have reason to worry when nearly half the nation's voters tell pollsters they'll vote for Trump.Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
In This House, We’re Angry When Government Fails
The Democratic Party needs to rethink what it means to be the party of institutions.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Berkshire Hathaway's cash fortress tops $300 billion as Buffett sells more stock, freezes buybacks
The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate saw its cash fortress swell to a record $325.2 billion by the end of September.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
‘We’re eating ourselves’: big money turns football into legal battlefield
Vast sums underpinning top competitions have sparked outbreak of ‘lawfare’ that could reshape the sportBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’
They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race
Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Ken Martin on Sunday projected confidence going into Election Day on Tuesday, saying Democrats have long prepared for a close race. “I am really confident, ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Is Juan Soto Worth $600 Million? We’re About to Find Out.
The average annual value of Soto’s next contract could surpass a record set by Shohei Ohtani, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 4 -
'We’re gonna learn some things' about UFOs: Rep. Tim Burchett
"It’s peeling back the layers of an onion,” said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
‘We’re humanizing Manson’: docuseries adds depth to a notorious criminal
The makers of Making Manson have found a wealth of new audio footage that adds texture to an infamous figure without absolving him of his terrible crimes. When it comes to Charles Manson, the image ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
This is how we do it: ‘We’re sexually fulfilled but oral sex is an issue for both of us’
Despite a big age gap, Nadia and Eric’s libidos are in sync, although Nadia feels some shame around oral sex. • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . If we hear ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
We’re supposed to ‘put politics aside’ to celebrate Kemi Badenoch – but how can we? | Nesrine Malik
There is a ritual of withholding all criticism when someone from an ethnic minority takes a position of power. That ritual has now become farce. So here we are. Kemi Badenoch is the leader of the ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
First came the bots, then came the bosses - we’re entering Musk and Zuck’s new era of disinformation | Joan Donovan
Tech leaders’ politics are encoded into their platforms – and with Trump’s ascent, they have direct access to the Oval Office. I’m a researcher of media manipulation, and watching the 2024 US ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Copenhagen guarantees happiness to anyone who moves there: 'We’re confident people will fall in love with life in the GCR'
The Greater Copenhagen Region consists of Zealand, the capital region in Denmark, and Skåne and Halland in Sweden.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Why can I only ever enjoy sex with a partner when we’re in the ‘honeymoon stage’?
After the initial magic wears off, I struggle with intimacy. I’m starting to think there’s something wrong with me. I’m a 27-year-old woman. Each of my relationships starts out with a new, ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘We’re all people’: Ayoze Pérez slams La Liga decision to play after Spain floods
Villarreal forward: ‘We had to be at Valencia’s side’ Valencia and Levante yet to play again after devastation On the morning after the worst flood in Spain’s history killed 223 people and ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Tuberville: ‘We’re gonna try to get you out of the Senate’ if you vote against Trump
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), a staunch ally of President-elect Trump, warned his Republican colleagues Wednesday that “we’re gonna try to get you out of the Senate” if they vote against ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
‘We’re a fierce advocate and a wise friend’: Here’s what AARP’s new CEO will do for its 38 million members.
Social Security, caregiving, health and advocacy are at the top of her list.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Cop29: ‘We’re here for life and death reasons,’ says ex-climate minister of Pakistan
Sherry Rehman says rich nations should pay ‘internationally determined contributions’ to help poorer and worst-affected countries. Amid the endless politicking and inscrutable arguments at the UN ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
‘I fly, I drive. We’re all complicit’: Richard Flanagan on vanishing species and refusing the Baillie Gifford prize money
The Australian’s book about his parents’ love and his father’s horrific experience of Burma’s Death Railway won the illustrious nonfiction award. Here he talks about finding beauty and hope in the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Tim Robbins: ‘You’re telling me Netflix is the future of cinema? We’re in big trouble’
With Silo, the actor – known for his strong political stances – is still choosing roles he truly believes in that echo real life. But he’s now concerned about the wider future of his own industry, ...World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago -
‘We’re living in uncertainty’: My sister has Alzheimer’s disease. How do I know the right time to take control of her finances?
“My eldest sister has asked me to take on her power of attorney for her, and together we met with her attorney.”Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago -
This Is Who We Are Now
The morning after the apocalypse.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Is a $50,000 HELOC worth it now?
There are lots of benefits that come with opting for a HELOC in today's rate environment. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Sell Treasury bonds or hope for a rebound? Here’s what to do now.
Returns aren’t meaningfully different from month to monthBusiness - MarketWatch - 18 hours ago -
What happens between now and inauguration?
President-elect Trump was declared winner of the 2024 election Wednesday, unlocking a path to the White House that involves a series of key events required to ratify the results. This process is ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Francis Fukuyama: what Trump unleashed means for America
Republican is inaugurating a new era in US politics and perhaps for the world as a wholeWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Goodbye, democracy — it’s Trump’s America now
In 2016, we could all pretend that Trump was an aberration. Not this time. People knew exactly what they were voting for.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
The Bathrooms of the Capitol Are Now Unsafe Spaces
Republicans are exploiting juvenile gossip and unfounded fears of sexual violence.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Deportivo went to brink - now they believe in new beginning
From champions of Spain to the brink of oblivion, now Deportivo La Coruna are planning a new beginning.Top stories - BBC News - October 25