How the U.S. networks (and the CBC) will project a winner on election night
Twenty years ago, major U.S. networks incorrectly called Florida for Al Gore, projecting the Democratic vice-president as the winner against…
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He Already Saw the Election as Good vs. Evil. Then His Tractor Burned.
HENDERSON, Neb. — Jonathan Rempel has never been a loudmouth around town about his politics, but his views are clear…
On Día de los Muertos, Latino families honor relatives who died from Covid
Catalina Marcelino, 42, usually spends the days before November making signature Mexican dishes, like mole and tamales, to celebrate el…
WA Liberals promise to end Synergy’s electricity monopoly, bring down power prices
The WA Opposition has pledged to introduce competition into the state’s energy market if it wins the coming state election,…
What happens if Trump, Biden tie in votes
The 2016 presidential campaign taught the world one thing: opinion polls can’t be trusted. Demographics have changed. Communications have changed.…
Foxtel, Supercars and Seven in streaming standoff
Motorsports organisation Supercars has told Foxtel that it may not be able to air popular races for free on streaming…
Brian Harris, Avid Eddie, Ted Richards, Claude Cacitti, Alicia Dawson, Brian Lucas,
There is always a frisson of excitement in the office when Column 8 receives an actual, tangible letter. Particularly when…
Four dead as largest typhoon of 2020 Goni batters Philippines
At least four people have been killed as Typhoon Goni pounded the Philippines with authorities warning of “catastrophic” conditions in…
Abortion in Europe and the US: Rights under renewed threat
The women Wydrzynska and her team spoke to may be forced to travel abroad for the procedure, or left to…
How a barber’s small gesture is making a big local difference during the COVID-19 downturn
Andy Dinner stares out the window of his barbershop and contemplates what the COVID-19 pandemic has done to the neighbourhood…