Harry Kane of Bayern Munich has won the Ballon d'Or, marking the first time an English player has won since 2001. Alexia Putellas received the women's award.
A federal appeals court has ruled against the Department of Justice's request to invalidate 20,000 mail ballots in California. The court stated it does not have jurisdiction and that the DOJ must wait for a ruling from the trial judge, who will hold a hearing on the matter soon.
The FTC and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company has been overcharging customers. The lawsuit cites a December 2025 investigation by the Guardian regarding pricing inaccuracies.
Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or, ending a 25-year wait for England. He scored 73 goals for club and country last season, outperforming Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
President Trump has intensified his criticism of Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate, during a rally in Michigan. Trump made comments that highlight El-Sayed's Muslim identity as the election approaches.
Mark Teixeira, a former baseball player and current congressional candidate, endorsed Saritha Komatireddy for New York Attorney General. Teixeira emphasized the importance of public safety in his support. Polls indicate that incumbent Letitia James is currently leading in the race.
Luke M. Perez, an Ohio State University professor, has resigned after facing assault charges related to an incident with filmmaker Mike Newman. Perez had appeared in court in February regarding the case.
Anthropic has begun preparations for a significant initial public offering, aiming to surpass SpaceX's record. Flood warnings continue in the Four Corners region after heavy rainfall, and two Catholic bishops regret their participation in a White House meeting. A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration regarding Maurene Comey's firing, and press freedom advocates have filed a lawsuit over media coverage restrictions.
James Comey responded to new charges from the Trump administration, calling them an abuse of the Department of Justice. He expressed that the situation is serious and should not be ignored.
Israelis are set to vote in an important election on Tuesday, the first since the October 7 Hamas attack and the Gaza war. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasizes security in his campaign, while the opposition accuses him of failing to prevent the attack and obstructing investigations.
A US appeals court has ruled against the Department of Justice's request to block California from counting mail-in ballots from a list of voters alleged to be noncitizens. This decision comes ahead of the midterm elections on November 3.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the Brazilian presidential election against Flávio Bolsonaro, who has not conceded. Disruptions in transport and weather affected voting. Donald Trump commented that the election was 'rigged.'
President Trump has indicated he is considering moving the press from the White House briefing room, denying plans for a swimming pool. His comments follow a discussion with comedian Bill Maher and come amid ongoing litigation regarding press access.
The Last Ditch bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is undergoing a 'soft close' while it seeks new ownership. The bar, which gained attention for relaxing its Covid mask policy, will only host booked events during the winter.
Microsoft plans to offer voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 employees, about a quarter of its workforce, in select regions. The buyouts aim to assist employees considering career changes and come amid ongoing cost management and investments in AI infrastructure.
In a significant election, Serbia's leader Aleksandar Vucic was defeated, resulting in the ousting of his government. This follows a weekend of notable election outcomes in various countries, including Brazil.
The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for 13 countries, including Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, warning of armed attacks and threats to Americans. Five countries are at Level 4, advising against travel, while eight others are at Level 3, urging reconsideration of travel plans. The updates follow recent attacks by Iranian-backed forces and highlight risks such as kidnapping and civil unrest.
The Chancellor plans to remove tariffs on certain staple foods, including marmalade and gherkins, to provide financial relief to households. This initiative is part of a pre-Budget strategy to help ease the cost of living.
As elections near, campaigns are spending heavily on attack ads, with expenditures surpassing some state budgets. These ads are increasingly focused on personal attacks and artificial messaging.
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