The 15 battleground districts that will decide Virginia’s legislative elections Welcome to the Thursday, October 26, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 26, 2023
High Court challenge for Catholic Church in abuse case The Catholic Church has filed paperwork for a High Court challenge over Victorian rulings that secondary victims of child sexual abuse can sue for damages. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
Nevada Republicans have set rules for their presidential caucus seen as helping Donald Trump The Nevada Republican Party has approved new rules for their presidential caucus that many suspect are meant to help former President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Nevada Republicans brace for confusion as party eyes election rules that may favor Trump Former President Donald Trump’s push to bend state Republican parties to his will — and gain an advantage in his effort to return to the White House — is coming to a head in Nevada The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Dueling GOP presidential nominating contests in Nevada raise concerns about voter confusion Republicans in Nevada could have two chances next year to vote for who they want to be their party’s presidential nominee, but only one will count The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
Trump to visit Las Vegas to spur GOP grassroots movement LAS VEGAS — Former president and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump will visit Las Vegas on Saturday to speak at a volunteer recruitment event and kick-start the Nevada Republican grassroots movement. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023
A beginner’s guide to yacht rock in five essential albums Yacht rock, soft rock – call it what you will. Here are five brilliant albums that define the genre in all its bearded, Hawaiian shirted glory Louder · Jul 1, 2023
Alabama ruling could bring good news to Florida Democrats Ten years ago, a lawsuit led to the redrawing of Florida congressional maps that were criticized as blatantly gerrymandered. Orlando Sentinel · Jun 26, 2023
‘People complained that I had my ass out’: all-star Glastonbury veterans advise festival first-timers The likes of Fatboy Slim and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are used to the mud and madness, but Cat Stevens, Rick Astley and others are Glasto virgins. We pair them off to discuss what to expect The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023
Remembering when Ben Folds caught John Mayer bootlegging his gigs and selling copies online, and how a cover of a Dr Dre song caused problems when they toured together “My manager wanted to bust his ass for profiting off our music,” says Folds MusicRadar · Jun 14, 2023
Doobie Brothers will continue tour without ailing lead singer Tom Johnston is dropping off the Doobie Brothers’ ongoing 50th anniversary tour while he addresses a problem with his back. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
Georgia records highest voter turnout in the South Georgia led the South in turnout during last fall’s midterms, when voters were driven by close races, national attention and nonstop campaigns. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023
Dolly Parton to host Beatles, Elton John and 39 other stars on new rock album Rockstar, Parton’s first foray into rock’n’roll, features nine originals and 21 covers of songs including Let It Be and Purple Rain The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Why did Jimmy Fallon have a blind audition on 'The Voice'? Ask Blake Shelton "The Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon made a surprise appearance on NBC's "The Voice" this week to send off outgoing coach Blake Shelton with a little bit of musical high jinks. Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 Jimmy Fallon pranks The Voice judges by auditioning for competition The presenter pranked the 23rd series judges, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan, and Chance the Rapper
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2023 Gordy, Robinson honored at reunion of aging Motown stars The Temptations, the Isley Brothers and the Four Tops turned back time, singing and dancing as if in their prime at a reunion of aging Motown stars
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022 Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors New transcripts released on Wednesday night by the House Jan. 6 committee reveals former president Donald Trump and his allies played a direct role in the Nevada Republican Party’s phony elector scheme in 2020
WEKU · Dec 14, 2022 These could be some of the reasons DeSantis hasn't announced a presidential run (yet) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won't discuss a possible run for the GOP presidential nomination, but his fundraising and upcoming book release likely represent a stealth campaign.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022 Young voters' enthusiasm for Democrats waned during midterms Young voters who have been critical to Democratic successes in recent elections showed signs in November's midterms that their enthusiasm may be waning
Los Angeles Times · Nov 6, 2022 Just another midterm election? Or does a November surprise await? In one sense, the fundamentals of this election season have remained remarkably consistent. President Joe Biden's approval ratings languish in the low 40s. High inflation stubbornly persists. And odds have stayed stacked against the sitting president's party.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 4, 2022 Florida GOP surges toward Election Day as Democrats struggle ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been a remarkable midterm election in Florida, with months of campaigning and millions of dollars of ad spending soon coming to an end as voters go to the polls Tuesday to determine the future of the state.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 28, 2022 Florida Democrats fall behind in early voting, lag with mail-in ballots ORLANDO, Fla. — Republicans have surpassed Democrats in early voting so far in Florida and have cut into their advantage using main-in ballots, an ominous sign for the party’s candidates in their uphill battle to unseat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio on Nov. 8.
WEKU · Oct 28, 2022 2020 changed how America votes. The question now is whether those changes stick The pandemic led to a historic rise in early voting, as 70% of the electorate cast ballots before Election Day in 2020. In 2022, it looks like more of the same.
Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022 'Much loved' couple with seven children and 15 grandchildren die in car crash Michael McDonald, 86, and his 78-year-old wife Mary died at the scene of a car crash in Pembrokeshire, leaving behind seven children, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022 Election deniers already are disrupting the midterm election Two years of sustained disinformation campaigns and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election are causing disruptions and instability as early voting for the midterm election continues in most states.