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Carman: Politics can wait. That was a World Series to remember
The Brewers’ victory offers relief from the culture of cynicism and a chance to bask in the realization that sometimes the good guys still win
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Gaffes and Men’s Bodies: Analysis of Trump’s Speeches at Age 80
A Times review of the president’s public speeches finds that he is more profane, more absolutist, longer-winded and less coherent than he was in 2016.
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In L.A., a Stark Generational Divide May Determine the Mayor’s Race
Young voters want affordability. Older ones want stability. That tension may be the biggest factor in the contest between Karen Bass, 73, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, 45.
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Beth Fukumoto: Bet On It – Hawaiʻi’s Lawmakers Will Again Mull Gambling
Kalshi is writing campaign checks, as are other gaming interests that either want Hawaiʻi to open itself to gambling or stay closed.
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10 Races To Watch In Hawaiʻi’s Nov. 3 Election
Contests could upset the balance of power in Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi island. Constitutional amendments and charter changes are also on the ballot.
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A 5K Run That Teaches Us About Supporting Our Homeless Neighbors
The key to this fundraising event is the handoff. Students launched it, and then made sure that future students would carry it forth.
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Will Caron: Squid Pro Quo
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.
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The Sunshine Blog: This AI Agent Has A Story To Tell About Lahaina
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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‘I Have To Be Involved’: Natalie Iwasa Has Been Rocking The Boat For 20 Years
The Hawaiʻi Kai resident has advice for other residents who want to tackle community issues.
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Lauhala Basket Is Back In Proposed Election Tiebreaker Rules
The proposed administrative regulations could still result in the use of a basket and plastic capsules to determine winners by random lot.
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Ocasio-Cortez Has Evolved. She Wants the Left to Evolve, Too.
The New York congresswoman, once a bane of establishment Democrats, has tried to nudge her movement in a bigger-tent direction as she weighs her 2028 options.
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As Political Ad Spending Skyrockets, Broadcast TV Remains King
Even though marketers have increasingly shifted their dollars to other media, local stations are reaping a bonanza during these midterm elections. Nowhere is this is more evident than in Texas.
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Trump's DOJ makeover hasn't changed where the political cash is flowing — and the gap is growing
Over 75% of Department of Justice employee donations still go to Democratic committees despite Trump administration efforts to root out partisan bias.
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Why This Playwright Can’t Quit His Family of Anxious Liberals
Richard Nelson thought he was done with the Apple family in 2020. Then Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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An embattled Karen Bass is fighting tooth and nail to keep her mayorship in LA. It might be too late
With affordability a major election issue, the incumbent is trying to ward off her democratic socialist challengerAt the end of 2022, the four largest US cities – New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston – all had Black mayors. It was a historic alignment made possible by the…
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Progressives and moderate Dems are already jockeying to claim credit for Tuesday
A POLITICO Poll found the size of a Democratic victory matters for the party’s ideological war.
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Mom Told 3-Year-Old's Lingering Cough Is Asthma—Then Everything Changes
The once cheerful Penelope Dunn stopped playing, stopped eating and struggled to catch her breath.
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Meet a 38-year-old father rejecting a Trump account for his daughter: ‘I’ll put $1,000 of my own money in an account before I do that’
“When money is psychologically tainted, we often avoid it,” University of Michigan professor Scott Rick told Fortune.
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Terry Bradshaw reveals what he has been afraid to say about Trump: ‘Shake my head’
The Hall of Fame quarterback made the comments during a recent podcast appearance.
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OPINION: Of bullets and ballots: Joey Cusumano exits the Las Vegas stage
He survived a murder attempt, served a stint in prison for insurance fraud and was named to Nevada's casino black book. But all Joey Cusumano wanted to do was vote.
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What eight last-minute trips to Nevada reveal about the 2028 presidential race
With the 2026 midterms nearly over, potential candidates have swarmed the state to sharpen and show off their messages.
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CT’s most vulnerable immigrant children face new hurdles to legal status
Special legal status is available to immigrants under 21 who were abused or neglected by a parent. Applications had been rising, until 2025.
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Did a secret book fuel a witch-hunting frenzy in Europe?
In the latest episode of Deja Vu, we trace how new media fuelled conspiracy theories, from European witch-hunts to AI.
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The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
The contest between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico may determine control of the U.S. Senate. "Sunday Morning" talks with the candidates' supporters and local observers about a race that has drawn interest from around the country.
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Marquez wins Malaysian Grand Prix to close in on retaining championship
Marc Marquez takes 44-point lead over Jorge Martin and can seal the MotoGP title in Qatar next weekend.
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Map Reveals States Where Early Voting Is Surging Days Before Midterms
Millions of Americans have already cast ballots in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
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The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
All eyes are on the Senate race in Texas, the outcome of which may determine control of the Senate in Washington; and with more than half a billion dollars spent so far, the contest between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State Representative James…
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Opinion: It’s been decades since Kansas made a difference in national politics. This time it means the world.
In just 48 hours, Kansans will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape history. The opportunity is unexpected — and unexpectedly urgent. I was thinking about that urgency the other day when I was part of a television panel discussion about politics at a public television…
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Your most dangerous drive home
With the end of Daylight Savings Time comes earlier darkness -- and increasing danger -- on the streets and roads.
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