The U.S. midterms could be a big swing left. San Francisco is poised to double down on its gilded age.

S.F. voters appear likely to ratify button-down billionaires' longtime wishlist The U.S. midterms could be a big swing left. San Francisco is poised to double…

‘We are Going to Shock…’: Talarico’s Defiant Message To Musk & Billionaires Ahead Of Midterms

We asked every S.F. politician and major candidate: How would you fix housing affordability?

What would every San Francisco official — and major candidate — do about housing affordability? Here are their plans, in their own words. We asked…

President Muizzu’s Pakistan Visit Tests the Maldives’ Fragile Thaw With India

Three MoUs relating to Maldives-Pakistan security cooperation in defense, maritime security and cybersecurity could prompt unease in New Delhi.

Chinese Communist Party outlines closer scrutiny of officials

The Chinese Communist Party is set to tighten oversight of its officials by scrutinising their assets and online activities, according to a party document released…

Buzzer beater? MTA vows to turn this SoHo pit into a basketball court in 30 days.

The MTA says this site will be a basketball court in just 30 days. Grand Canal Court has been closed since 2022. [ more ›…

Two economists studied California’s billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions

What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?

‘Their Plan Is Insane…’: Murphy Warns Trump’s Iran War Could Get Americans Killed, Flags Cover-Up

Larimer County is tackling data center rules by listening to the public. Over 7,000 have responded so far.

Residents are showing up to say they want no data centers at all, while county staff plans realistic limits to fend off “hyperscale” operations

Colorado is considering a sheriff’s proposal to lead backcountry search and rescue

Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen proposed taking over coordination of multiagency search and rescue missions, which has been handled by Colorado SAR volunteers for more…

NYC’s school PTA fundraising gap is growing, mirroring broader racial disparities

The average white student benefited from about $250 in PTA money over the last school year, more than five times what the average Black student…

2 days to midterms: El-Sayed SPEAKS OUT, reaction to Stevens SHOCKER | MS NOW Highlights

Greenland’s ‘City of Icebergs’ opens a new international airport

James O’Brien reacts to UK’s new proposed immigration rules

Demuth plans to end universal school meals

Plus: Election monitors in Minnesota; Hermantown data center moves forward; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Demuth plans to end universal school…

“Chaos” in the Air: Five Ways Voting Could Be Disrupted on Election Day

The post “Chaos” in the Air: Five Ways Voting Could Be Disrupted on Election Day appeared first on ProPublica.

Paxton vs. Talarico: Five things to watch in Texas’ tight U.S. Senate race

A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends we’ll be tracking as returns come…

Inside the booth: Faith, economy and immigration inspired these Texans’ votes

Several races in Texas drew national attention. On the eve of the election, Texans share what mattered to them.

STAFF EXODUS: Haley Stevens’ chief of staff and more resign after Rogers endorsement

Warnings About ICE at the Polls Risk Their Own Kind of Voter Suppression

Voting rights advocates in Texas warn that spreading awareness of voter intimidation could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The post Warnings About ICE at the Polls…