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World3d agoJade Benning's Final Call | Post Mortem"48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the case of Jade Benning, who died after collapsing during a date night with Blaise Taylor. She had told friends and family that she was pregnant with his child. Blaise's family insists he had no motive to harm her, but Jade's best friend says she received a call from Jade the night of her collapse and says she overheard Jade asking Blaise, 'What did you put in my drink?'CBS News
Business3d agoBerkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings declineBerkshire Hathaway said Saturday it accelerated its share repurchases during the third quarter, as operating and overall profits took a hit.CNBC
World3d agoMy family always travels during Día de Muertos. Here’s what we’ve enjoyed mostIs there a better time to travel in Mexico than during Día de Muertos? Writer Alan Chazaro shares some of the singular celebrations that he and his family have experienced around the country. The post My family always travels during Día de Muertos. Here’s what we’ve enjoyed most appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
Politics3d agoWill this week's blue wave election usher in a Democratic president in 2028?A CNBC analysis of historical election data finds wave elections don't necessarily spell trouble for the party in power during the next presidential year.CNBC
Politics3d agoLive updates: Melania Trump hits Baton Rouge for LSU-Alabama game; Peltola’s campaign sues AlaskaFirst Lady Melania Trump is set to attend to the college football face-off between Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama Saturday afternoon, a visit tied to her Fostering the Future education initiative. The White House announced earlier this week the first lady had awarded LSU $5 million to establish a permanent endowment fund…The Hill
Politics3d agoThe Amish versus New York: When vaccine mandates clash with faithThe U.S. Supreme Court is now the only remedy for the Amish. But history, basic decency and precedent are on their side.The Hill
Politics3d agoRoss Douthat to Trump: Can you work with Democrats without insulting them?In an interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, correspondent Ross Douthat asks President Trump: If it took six months of not insulting the Democrats to get any deal done, do you think you could do it?CBS News
Politics3d agoWho is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?Likely to become the first Black House speaker, Jeffries faces pressure from progressives over Trump and Israel.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics3d agoTrump's "war-time consigliere" and the Miller DoctrineStephen Miller is no Susie Wiles: He believes in almost limitless presidential power, considers the Democratic Party an extremist organization, and dreams of ruthless crackdowns on immigration and foreign adversaries.Why it matters: Miller, the new White House chief of staff, isn't just unlike anyone who's had the job under Trump — he's unlike any to occupy the powerful position in the modern era. He puts the hard in hard-liner and understands how to pull the levers of power to get his way and make the U.S. government a MAGA machine.Miller's appointment sets the stage for two years of partisanAxios
Politics3d agoChina’s Communist Party vows ‘zero tolerance’ for election meddling ahead of key congressChina’s ruling Communist Party has warned of “zero tolerance” for bribery and other attempts at election interference as delegate selection begins for next year’s national congress, which is expected to feature a major leadership reshuffle. The party issued guidelines on selecting the delegates, a process that would be overseen by its Organisation Department, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. The 21st national party congress, to be held in the second half of next year, will select a...South China Morning Post
Politics3d agoDemocrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootingsThe killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.NPR News
World3d agoIn 1998 a Texas couple created houses with license plate roofs, bone countertops, and cork floors; 28 years later, their affordable housing project continuesLo que otros tiraban a la basura, ellos lo transformaban en paredes, pisos y techos.Su proyecto terminó ofreciendo algo más valioso que una casa barata.Clarín
Conflict3d agoRisk of Iran war escalation remains high despite Democratic sweep in U.S. midterm electionsCNBC
Politics3d agoPeltola campaign sues Alaska over rejected absentee ballot recordsDemocrat Mary Peltola’s campaign is suing the state of Alaska to obtain access to records for absentee ballots that were rejected by the Alaska Division of Elections, a new court filing shows. Peltola’s campaign said they previously requested records of the rejected ballots on multiple occasions but were denied access. “Plaintiff cannot ensure that its…The Hill
Politics3d agoAmerica doesn't like socialism. So why are socialists winning?Democratic socialists had their best showing yet at the polls. The problem: Most U.S. voters don't actually like socialism.CNBC
Politics3d agoLopez: L.A. mayors have long promised to end homelessness. Can Raman break the cycle of failure?Mayor-elect Raman says she will cut homelessness in half by 2028, end it by 2030. Can she deliver?LA Times
Business3d agoBerkshire shares surge as Wall Street swoons amid AI fearsBerkshire Hathaway shares roared past the S&P 500 index this week and are outperforming the benchmark for the year-to-date.CNBC
Politics3d agoCanadian plan to clear Hongkonger migration backlog welcomed but questions remainA Canadian goal of clearing a backlog of more than 30,000 applications from Hongkongers awaiting permanent residency is “encouraging” but questions remain about whether it can be achieved by 2027, advocates and immigration experts have said. Experts and Canadian parliamentarians said on Saturday that Ottawa’s new one-off measure to add more quota spaces to clear the Hong Kong immigration pathways backlog would help address the uncertainty facing tens of thousands from the city still waiting for...South China Morning Post
Politics3d agoStephen Miller named White House Chief of StaffFollowing historic Republican losses in the midterm elections, Donald Trump has replaced his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, with her deputy Stephen Miller, the architect of his administration’s immigration crackdown. Wiles had been seen by some as a stabilising force in the White House, but with Democrats now controlling both chambers of Congress, Trump is reportedly seeking a more aggressive approach to pushing his agenda. Caroline Baum reports.France 24 [en]
Politics3d agoWhy Tuesday’s US midterm results are a historic opportunity for Mexico-US relations: A perspective from our CEOAt a rare turning point for U.S.-Mexico ties, CEO Travis Bembenek makes a case for thinking big on both sides of the border. The post Why Tuesday’s US midterm results are a historic opportunity for Mexico-US relations: A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
Politics3d agoWhat will a Democratic Congress mean for Ukraine?With Donald Trump retaining control of foreign policy, lawmakers will use legislative tools to try to support KyivFinancial Times
World3d agoCynthia Erivo Joins Snoop Dogg Biopic As Tupac Shakur MotherCynthia Erivo has joined the cast of a Snoop Dogg biopic, where she will portray Tupac Shakur's mother. This reports on casting news for an upcoming entertainment production, relevant to the film and music industries.leadership.ng · Nigeria
Politics3d agoVoters fired Republicans , they didnt hire the left | Shoen – Red Bluff Daily NewsAn opinion piece argues that voters removed Republicans from office without necessarily endorsing the left. This perspective analyzes recent political shifts.redbluffdailynews.com · United States
Business3d agoStock Market Faces a Worst - Case Scenario After Midterm Elections . History Says This Will Happen Next . The stock market is facing a potential worst-case scenario following midterm elections, with historical patterns suggesting a particular outcome. This article analyzes the likely economic impact of political events.aol.com · United States