How The New York Times Is Covering the Midterm Elections
More than 400 journalists across at least 30 states will interview voters, break down results and identify trends.
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Gaming Out the Prospect of a Blue Wave
Business executives and investors are preparing for a Democratic sweep and the ramifications for policy on data centers, cryptocurrency and more.
Asda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firm
David Potts takes charge of Asda, which is based in Leeds, with immediate effect.
Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia
Rio Tinto is jointly funding a A$28m "toad containment zone" to protect the Pilbara region.
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Some employers create job ads with no intent to hire
Texas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored
Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.
Car finance compensation payments explained
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.
Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.
'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
For Iowa Journalist Laura Belin, Covering Politics Is a Constant Battle
Laura Belin is an openly liberal journalist in Iowa who has long been shut out by state Republican officials. Now she’s being bypassed by Democrats who favor friendly internet influencers.
Are Freezers Being Hacked? Europe and the U.S. Military Investigate.
A wave of disruptions at grocery stores, which some officials blame on cyberattacks, highlights the vulnerability of supply chains. Shops across Europe were affected again on Monday.
North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
Bullish
From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.
Farm workers are falling sick in a Kenyan horticultural town. Were they poisoned by pesticides?
Timau’s industry has provided local Kenyans with an economic lifeline. But now, many believe it has made them seriously ill When Reuben Muriki fainted while doing a chore in the compound of his home near the horticultural town of Timau in central Kenya several years ago, it marked the start of a series of increasingly serious health episodes. His joints became swollen, his skin became…
Widening inequality, stagnant pay – Britain urgently needs Labour’s hard-won workers’ rights
The British Social Attitudes survey reveals record levels of dissatisfaction. But still Kemi Badenoch and the business lobby want to take us backwards Britain is unhappier at work than since records began. The British Social Attitudes survey, the nation’s long-running annual pulse-taker, finds growing job dissatisfaction in its report, published today. People complain of a lack of flexibility in…
Bullish
‘It brings soul into this sterile world’: the Birmingham clubbers fighting to save their patch
Digbeth is the city’s most thriving party district, but railway upgrades could tear it apart. Here, clubbers explain why they are doing everything to stop that happening House beats ring out through the open air while a heaving crowd of young partygoers dance. Suddenly, they begin to chant: “Richard Parker, Richard Parker!” You might think he is the next DJ on the set list, but in fact he is the…
Bullish
The Nation’s Oldest Road Racetrack Starts a Big, Costly Face-Lift
New owners at Willow Springs in California have major plans for the once spartan track, hoping to lure expensive supercars and their wealthy drivers.
Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
William Nordhaus Pioneered Putting a Price on Pollution
Economist William Nordhaus said putting a price on pollution was the best way to reduce climate change. Then came the fossil fuel lobby and the anti-tax movement.
British Airways lost my father’s vital life-saving machine
He needs a dialysis machine to survive, but on a flight it was first damaged, then it was lost My father suffers from terminal renal failure and relies on a highly specific dialysis machine every night to survive. British Airways’ check-in staff twice insisted on checking this fragile 20kg lifeline into the aircraft hold where it was first damaged, then lost. When his outbound flight arrived at…
Gulf Economies, Torn by War in Iran, Desperately Need a Return to Normal
States like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that have worked to rebalance from a dependence on energy have seen growth plunge in a year of strife.
Bearish
Trump Administration Said to Plan Rolling Back Pregnancy-Related Job Protections
The Biden era law was meant to help women stay in the workplace, but some conservatives say rules to enact it went too far with coverage for abortion and fertility treatment.
After Tech Sell-Off, Investors Brace for More Market Volatility
U.S. stock markets dipped on Monday after a rocky end on Friday, and investors face more uncertainty this week.
Bearish
Up in the Clouds With the Pope, It’s Still Commercial
Unlike American presidents, Pope Leo XIV has no private jet, so he travels on commercial airlines, like the rest of us. Well, almost.
Disneyland’s Autopia Ride Will Switch to Electric Vehicles
The gas-powered engines in Disneyland’s Autopia ride weren’t properly certified. The little cars will be replaced by E.V.s.
Last chance: Earn up to 200,000 bonus SkyMiles with these Delta credit card offers
Delta's new credit card bonuses are unusually valuable. Here's how to earn up to 200,000 bonus miles or multiple flight certificates.
Martha Stewart Apologizes for Homeless Halloween Costume
Stewart, the media mogul and entrepreneur, had posted a photo of a costume with tattered clothes and a sign asking for help.