How Authoritarian Governments Rig Elections to Stay in Power
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Financial Times - Business
Abdelmadjid Tebboune elected for second term as Algeria’s president
Victory with 94.6% of vote widely expected in country where polls are choreographed to ensure army’s chosen candidate wins9 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
Government shutdown looms as Congress faces funding fight
Congress is staring down a time crunch to avert a shutdown, with both parties digging in their heels and some Republicans expressing skepticism about their own party’s plans less than a month ...14 minutes ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump's Best Idea: Unleashing Elon Musk on Government
The entrepreneur wants to run a commission on government efficiency.45 minutes ago - Elon Musk -
The Hill - Politics
Mike Rogers says Republicans will make 2024 election 'too big to rig'
Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers on Sunday suggested Republicans will win by margins that are "too big" in November, which will prevent "rigging" of the general elections. When asked on ...4 hours ago - Republican Party -
BBC News - Top stories
'Tough decisions are tough decisions': Starmer defends winter fuel payment cut
The PM says the only way to deliver change is to do "difficult things now", in his first major No 10 interview.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Inside Disney’s Succession Struggle and Bob Iger’s Return to Power
The inside story of how Bob Iger undermined and outmaneuvered Bob Chapek, his chosen successor, and returned to power at Disney.6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Ted Koppel on taking election victories for granted
The "Sunday Morning" senior contributor notes that "whoever gets the most votes" does not necessarily mean victory - now more than ever.7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The power of politics on screen
As Americans have become more polarized, has Hollywood shied away from telling overtly political stories? Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Martin Sheen, who famously ...7 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Steve Kornacki: How Harris and Trump are polling in states that could decide the election
Just days before Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s first debate, NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to break down recent ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Trump will say anything about abortion to get elected
Trump knows that a substantial majority of Americans strongly oppose the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Hernández: USC has become a Big Ten power and should reach the College Football Playoff
USC has completed a massive offseason makeover, emerging as a formidable Big Ten team and playoff contender that doesn't lose games it shouldn't.10 hours ago - College Football -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer says his government must be ‘prepared to be unpopular’
UK prime minister defends decision to scrap winter fuel payments for 10mn pensioners to shore up public finances10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Vaughan Gething says he will leave Welsh Parliament
The ex-first minister told local Labour party members he will not stand for re-election to the Senedd.11 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Revitalize Your Life: A Powerful 5-Step Detox Plan
Perhaps it's time to declutter your physical, mental, emotional, and social space16 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How McCray's powerful September could impact his 2025 role on Giants
Grant McCray is making a strong case for a role on the 2025 Giants roster, but the team has a lot of things to figure out between now and Opening Day next March.16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kuwait Turns to Power Cuts as Climate Change Strains Its Grid
The Persian Gulf nation has instituted rolling blackouts to cope with surging summer electricity demand, stirring frustration among citizens.17 hours ago - Climate -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Lays Out Vision for Bending the Federal Government to His Will
In Wisconsin, former President Donald J. Trump called for eliminating the Department of Education and said he would work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, on health issues.21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Republicans Bring Legislation to Stop Government Shutdown. Democrats Say It's Too Partisan
The bill would fund agencies at current levels until March 2822 hours ago - Republican Party -
BBC News - Top stories
NHS has been broken by past governments, Keir Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
The Eagles Were Sloppy, but Saquon Barkley Powered Them to a Win
Philadelphia’s new running back accounted for three of the team’s four touchdowns.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Jamal Murray agrees to four-year, $208 million max extension to stay with Denver Nuggets
Murray will receive $244 million guaranteed over the next five years as part of the deal.Yesterday - NBA -
Financial Times - Business
Power struggle looms at Chelsea FC as US co-owners’ relationship sours
Ties between Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have frayed since the record £2.5bn takeoverYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Henshaw and Wiggs lead GB’s show of paddle power at Paris Paralympics
Charlotte Henshaw leads British one-two in VL3 sprint Emma Wiggs wins fourth Paralympic medal in VL2 sprint It has been a long wait for the canoeists, paddling into action in Paris when most ...Yesterday - Olympics -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL's new dynamic kickoff is still a great unknown, but expected to stay as is for 2024 season
The league could have pulled the plug on new kickoff after preseason, but stuck with itYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Small nuclear reactors could power the future — the challenge is building the first one in the U.S.
Small modular reactors could help expand nuclear power in the U.S., but commercializing them has proven challenging.Yesterday -
Yahoo News - World
Germany's Scholz says government backing cross-party migration talks
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The Hill - Politics
Most Americans in new survey say it is 'likely' there will be a peaceful transfer of power
Most Americans say they believe it is “likely” that there will be a peaceful transfer of power after the upcoming election, according to a new survey. The YouGov survey, published Friday, found ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
France’s left rage at Macron for shutting them out of power despite election victory
A furious French left has called for mass protests across more than 130 towns and cities on Saturday, after French President Emmanuel Macron named a right-wing prime minister, despite the left's ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
How the lessons of the UK election could help Kamala Harris defeat Donald Trump
Two ex-senior Labour advisers reveal strategy Keir Starmer used to turn its fortunes around by targeting disillusioned ‘hero voters’ – and how it could benefit the Democrats. • US ‘hero voters’ ...Yesterday -
Yahoo News - World
Iran and Turkey are betting on drone aircraft carriers to project power
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Inc. - Business
How Meghan Markle Leverages Her Brand Power
Invest in companies that make what you value and promote them on social media.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Daughter Sweeps to Power on Her Billionaire Father's Coattails. Can She Survive?
Thailand’s powerful military and royalists supported the return of the Shinawatra clan to blunt a youth movement that threatened their power.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Bill Burns and Richard Moore: Intelligence partnership helps the US and UK stay ahead in an uncertain world
Technological advantage is key to ensuring the special relationship maintains its leadYesterday - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
House GOP unveils stopgap plan to avert government shutdown
House Republicans on Friday unveiled their highly anticipated plan to avert a government shutdown that is sure to upset Democrats and has already drawn skepticism from some in the GOP. The 46-page ...Yesterday -
Politico - Politics
House Republicans unveil stopgap government funding plan
Ahead of the month-end deadline, House GOP leaders are tying a non-citizen voting bill to a six-month funding patch.2 days ago - Republican Party -
Inc. - Business
Government Meets With Big Tech to Help Evade Online Censors in Russia, Iran
As the U.S. confronts authoritarian regimes online, it wants major tech firms to create and offer virtual private networks to dodge digital restrictions in those countries. A wave of indictments ...2 days ago - Iran -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tristan Thompson signs one-year deal to stay with Cleveland Cavaliers
Thompson, who has spent most of his career with the Cavs, returned to Cleveland last fall after bouncing between a few teams.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey agrees to 3-year, $72.3 million extension to stay in Miami
With the new deal, Ramsey is now the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.2 days ago - NFL -
ABC News - Entertainment
Resources are out there for LGBTQ+ travelers looking to stay safe
Do LGBTQ+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while traveling in these politically precarious times2 days ago