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Press review · Friday, 6 November 2026
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bbc.com
Meghan's father Thomas Markle arrested - follow live
Three sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Duchess of Sussex's 82-year-old father has been arrested - he has previously denied the allegations.
+2 sources- theguardian.comMeghan’s father arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
Father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody near Tampa, US prosecutors said
- cbsnews.comDuchess Meghan's father, Thomas Markle Sr., arrested in Florida in child pornography probe, sources say
It was reported in October that Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, was under investigation by authorities in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
- theguardian.comMeghan’s father arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
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pbs.org
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
Rockefeller came from one of the nation’s richest families to spend a half century in public service in one of the poorest states.
+2 sources- cnn.comJay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89 | CNN Politics
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty — and the only Democrat — who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime US senator, has died. He was 89.
- wchstv.com'W.Va. has lost a giant': State and federal officials react to death of Jay Rockefeller
State and federal officials are reacting to the death of former West Virginia governor and longtime U.S. Sen. John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV.West Virginia Gov. Pa
- cnn.comJay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89 | CNN Politics
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npr.org
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison
Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
+1 source- yahoo.comDoomsday Cult Leader Sentenced to 200 Years in Prison for Murdering 190 Children
Church leader Paul Mackenzie was sentenced on Friday, Nov. 6, and given two 100-year sentences
- yahoo.comDoomsday Cult Leader Sentenced to 200 Years in Prison for Murdering 190 Children
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Pope Leo heads to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
+2 sources- cnn.comPope Leo’s Latin America trip will take him above 11,000 feet, weeks after lung cancer surgery | CNN
Just over three weeks ago, the most significant visit of Pope Leo’s pontificate looked to be in doubt. The 71-year-old’s lung cancer surgery led some in the Vatican to believe his trip to Latin America would be postponed or its intense schedule adjusted.
- nbcnews.comPope Leo XIV, who had cancer surgery just weeks ago, begins grueling South American tour
Leo will address a range of issues facing the continent, including environmental destruction, arms trafficking and regional political instability, the Vatican said. The pontiff will hold several meetings with survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
- cnn.comPope Leo’s Latin America trip will take him above 11,000 feet, weeks after lung cancer surgery | CNN
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thehill.com
Democrat Scott Colom adds to lead in Mississippi Senate ballot counting
The Democrat in Mississippi’s Senate race expanded his narrow lead over the incumbent senator Wednesday, possibly giving Democrats yet another seat to pad their majority. Democrat Scott Colom now leads Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) by just over 1,800 votes, according to Decision Desk HQ, with a scattering of remaining ballots being slowly added by counties…
+12 sources- wlox.comHyde-Smith, Colom neck-and-neck with majority of votes tallied
As Election Day neared its end, junior senator candidates Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) and Scott Colom (D) addressed their watch parties to close the night.
- mississippifreepress.orgDemocrat Scott Colom Leads Mississippi US Senate Race by 28 Votes Against Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
At midnight, Democrat Scott Colom led Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by just 28 votes out of nearly 1 million cast.
- bbc.comDemocrat ahead in Mississippi by dozens of votes in surprisingly tight race for Senate
If Democrat Scott Colom wins the race, he could become the first black US senator elected in Mississippi since 1875.
- cbsnews.comMississippi Senate race still a toss-up, with margin of under 100 votes
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved Wednesday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
- wlbt.comScott Colom projects victory in razor-thin Mississippi Senate race as uncounted ballots linger
The final outcome will likely hinge on uncounted ballots.
- nbcnews.comMississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battle
Both campaigns say “thousands” of ballots are outstanding as just a few dozen votes separate Democrat Scott Colom and GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
- time.comHow the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-Biter
Eyes are on the closely divided race, where Democratic challenger Scott Colom is leading GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by a razor-thin margin.
- theguardian.comUS midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state by fewer than 1,200 votes
- nytimes.com2026 Election Results Live Updates: Mississippi and Alaska Midterm Senate Races Remain Too Close to Call
Democrats flipped three more House seats. In Mississippi, Scott Colom, the Democratic candidate for Senate, leads the Republican incumbent, Cindy Hyde-Smith, by a little more than 1,700 votes.
- yahoo.comHow the Mississippi Senate race between Scott Colom and Cindy Hyde-Smith got so close — and what happens next
Ballots are still being counted, but Colom's lead has grown by more than 1,500 votes since Election Day.
- cnbc.comMississippi Senate election: Democrat Scott Colom narrowly leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
The Mississippi Senate election could be determined by the mail-in ballots received after Election Day, whose legality was upheld by the Supreme Court.
- democracynow.orgDemocrats Lead in Alaska and Mississippi Senate Races as House Majority Approaches 260 Seats
Democrats continue to build on their historic gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections as final results are tabulated. So far, Democrats have won 253 House seats compared to Republicans’ 157, with 25 races still undecided. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom has added to his narrow lead over incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. He’s currently ahead by more than 1,800 votes as election officials process provisional ballots and late-arriving mail ballots. Colom would be the first Black senator from Mississippi since Blanche K. Bruce was elected in 1875, during the Reconstruction era. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola narrowly leads incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan by just over 600 votes, though a quarter of ballots remain to be counted. If Democrats win Alaska and Mississippi, their Senate caucus will grow to 56 members.
- wlox.comHyde-Smith, Colom neck-and-neck with majority of votes tallied
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cnn.com
US attorney overseeing Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe into foes resigns | CNN Politics
Jason Reding Quiñones, the senior federal prosecutor who led a sprawling investigation into President Donald Trump’s political foes, has resigned from the Justice Department.
+1 source- cbsnews.comTop DOJ official resigns amid questions surrounding "grand conspiracy" probe
Jason Reding Quiñones, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, abruptly resigned, marking another high-profile departure from a DOJ inquiry plagued by internal disputes.
- cbsnews.comTop DOJ official resigns amid questions surrounding "grand conspiracy" probe
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Boebert, billionaires' tax and other midterms races still to watch
Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate, and are eyeing some more with several key races still too close to call.
+17 sources- kyivpost.comUS Midterms: What Will Change for Europe?
The Democrats’ resounding success in the US midterm elections could also translate into changes for Europe in areas such as support for Ukraine, trade policy and the regulation of artificial intelligence.
- dw.comFrom data centers to tariffs: What the Democrats' huge midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
From high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. So can the Democrats now make a difference?
- aljazeera.comIran, Gaza, Ukraine: What will US midterm results mean for these conflicts?
Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.
- yahoo.comMidterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades, a 2028
- theguardian.comTech barons cozied up to Trump. What will they do in newly blue America?
Democrats’ success was helped by popular anger over tech, AI and the super rich – life for billionaires could become much more difficult
- foxbusiness.comHow Democrats’ midterm gains could reshape the political landscape for AI
Democratic midterm wins could increase scrutiny of AI data centers and power demand, but President Donald Trump retains veto power over any federal legislation.
- npr.orgWhat's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.
- news.bgov.comHouse Democratic Leadership Elections Set for Nov. 18 and 19
House Democrats will hold their leadership elections in mid-November after a resounding victory in Tuesday’s midterms that allowed Democrats to take majorities in both the House and the Senate.
- pbs.orgAfter taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking.
- wbur.orgSen. Bernie Sanders on wave of progressive midterm wins
Democrats won in Republican-leaning states like Michigan, Texas, Montana and Wisconsin, all by delivering a message of economic populism that promised to lower costs for everyday American families.
- cbsnews.comWhat Trump's final 2 years in office will look like with Democrats in charge
Investigations, a struggle to confirm nominees and maybe some bipartisanship lie ahead for President Trump.
- wjla.comDC Council to ask newly-elected Democratic governors to pull back National Guard
The tectonic shift in the political landscape after Tuesday's midterm elections may provide an opening for D.C. leaders to get some of the National Guard soldie
- thehill.comGen Z men split from GOP in midterms, and broke hard for Democrats
Tuesday was a big night for Democrats, and Gen Z was a big reason why. Young voters aged 18-29 broke hard for Democrats, including young men, who had been an important constituency for President Trump in 2024. The voters were also a big part of the winning formula for the party in Texas, where some…
- rollingstone.comThe Midterms Could Unleash a New Era of Clean Energy in These States
The Democrats secured legislative trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona in the 2026 midterms, and they have big plans for climate action.
- nytimes.com2026 Election Results Live Updates: Size of Democratic Majorities Hinges On Close Races
Democrats have won at least 253 seats in the House and 54 in the Senate, but about two dozen remain too close to call.
- ms.nowEmpiricists strike back: Midterms propel scientists and physicians to Capitol Hill
Undoing the White House’s war on science won’t be easy. Having new Democratic scientists and doctors in Congress will be a big help.
- jacobin.comThe Democratic Coalition Still Has a Class Problem
The blue wave was undeniable. But early survey data suggest the party rode on a backlash against Donald Trump and a midterm electorate tilted toward college graduates, not a return of the working-class voters the party will need in 2028.
- kyivpost.comUS Midterms: What Will Change for Europe?
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abc7.com
European air traffic targeted by several new threats after a week of hoaxes
Officials across Europe reported more bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week.
+2 sources- cnn.comFresh bomb threats hit European flights and media organizations — but mystery remains who is behind them | CNN
Dozens of flights and several media organizations across Europe this week have been impacted by a string of hoax bomb threats which have disrupted travel plans and left authorities scrambling to identify the culprit.
- npr.orgEuropean air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes
Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats.
- cnn.comFresh bomb threats hit European flights and media organizations — but mystery remains who is behind them | CNN
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denverpost.com
Amendment 87 supporters declare victory for major rewrite of Colorado’s tax code, affecting all taxpayers
Supporters of Amendment 87, the ballot measure that would raise income taxes on higher earners in a dramatic rewrite of Colorado’s tax code, declared victory Thursday after two days of vote counting.
+2 sources- denver7.comAmendment 87 supporters declare victory on Colorado’s graduated income tax measure despite no clear winner
Supporters of Amendment 87, the ballot measure that would raise income taxes for the state’s wealthiest, declared victory despite projections showing no clear winner as of Thursday afternoon.
- coloradosun.comColorado voters approve Amendment 87, imposing higher income taxes on top earners
The measure will generate an estimated $2 billion annually that the legislature can spend on healthcare, public schools and childcare
- denver7.comAmendment 87 supporters declare victory on Colorado’s graduated income tax measure despite no clear winner
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pravda.com.ua
Zelenskyy hopes for increased US support following midterm elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes that following the US midterm elections, the balance of power will stabilise and Ukraine will receive more support.
+1 source- thehill.comZelensky: Ukraine may receive increased U.S. assistance following ‘new political infrastructure’
The chances have increased for Ukraine to receive additional U.S. assistance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, reacting to Democrats’ overwhelming victories in the midterm elections. Ukraine needs to consolidate bipartisan support in the U.S. and “move toward” the new political infrastructure, he added in an interview with a Ukrainian news channel posted on X. …
- thehill.comZelensky: Ukraine may receive increased U.S. assistance following ‘new political infrastructure’
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abcnews.com
Dow plunges nearly 1,700 points, Nasdaq into correction territory, wiping out gains from midterm results rally
The selloff came a day after the Dow soared more than 1,500 points.
+4 sources- finance.yahoo.comStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq plunge in dramatic reversal, giving back post-election rally gains
US stock futures split as the crosscurrents of a power shift in Washington, the war in Iran, earnings, and labor market data overlapped.
- nbcnews.comStocks plunge as election outcome and AI worries crush tech shares
The Nasdaq 100 index dropped 6.3%, erasing $2.3 trillion in market value.
- cnbc.comStock futures fall after Nasdaq correction; Japan's Nikkei 225 enters bear market: Live updates
A bout of hard selling took hold of the market on Thursday, dragging the three major averages down to their worst session since April 2025.
- bloomberg.comAsian Stocks Brace for Selloff as AI Rout Deepens: Markets Wrap
The global stock selloff worsened in Asia, with Japan’s benchmark dropping the most in more than a year, on concern the US will tighten AI regulations after Democrats’ decisive election win.
- finance.yahoo.comStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq plunge in dramatic reversal, giving back post-election rally gains
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theguardian.com
The Russell Brand verdict is a landmark victory for the understanding of consent | Gaby Hinsliff
The conviction of the comedian for rape and sexual assault upholds the vital principle that women can say no, even after they’ve said yes, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
+8 sources- bbc.comRussell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
Brand, 51, faced seven charges in total, including three counts of rape. The judge tells him: "Obviously a custodial sentence of some length will result."
- nbcnews.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sex assault
“As I became more successful and famous I was very comfortable allowing that to facilitate sexual access, which I agree was wrong,” the British actor-comedian testified.
- cnn.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault | CNN
British actor, comedian and media personality Russell Brand faces a lengthy prison sentence after he was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of raping a young fan and sexually assaulting three women.
- pagesix.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault, faces ‘significant’ prison sentence
Brand will be sentenced on Monday.
- cbsnews.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London
Actor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
- yahoo.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults; actor being investigated over more rape allegations
A jury found the actor guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- npr.orgRussell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
- deadline.comKatherine Ryan Feeling "Grief & Relief" Over Russell Brand Conviction
Katherine Ryan has said she is feeling "grief and relief" after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault in London on Thursday.
- bbc.comRussell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
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cbsnews.com
Amy Acton says she has "no intention" of speaking to Ramaswamy after "terrible and despicable" campaign ad
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton called a campaign ad featuring her estranged mother that was run by Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign "terrible and despicable."
+9 sources- newsweek.comVivek Ramaswamy’s Chances of Beating Amy Acton—What Final Ohio Polls Show
- pbs.orgLive Results: Ohio governor midterm election
Democrat Amy Acton, a physician, is running against former Republican presidential candidate and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in the race.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat Amy Acton wins Ohio’s race for governor
NBC News projects that Acton, the state’s former health director, has defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first woman elected governor in the state.
- npr.orgOhio elects Amy Acton first woman governor
Democrat Amy Acton beat biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican backed by President Trump, in a race marked in the final weeks by a Ramaswamy attack ad that drew national criticism.
- bbc.comDemocrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor race, defeating Vivek Ramaswamy
The raced heated up in its final weeks after the Republican contender released an ad featuring Acton's mother.
- theguardian.comAmy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office
Democratic doctor wins over Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur endorsed by Donald Trump
- ms.nowOpinion | Amy Acton’s win in Ohio shows that decency can triumph
Acton’s win seemed unimaginable a few months ago, but in the nastiest gubernatorial race of the year, she showed a fighter’s mentality.
- bloomberg.comDemocrat Acton Wins Ohio Governor Race, DDHQ Projects
Democrat Amy Acton is projected to defeat billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s next governor, flipping a Republican-held office after a campaign that drew national attention for an ad featuring Acton’s own mother calling her a liar.
- independent.co.ukAmy Acton let Vivek Ramaswamy’s concession call go to voicemail after repulsive ad
Amy Acton’s victory marks the first time Democrats have won Ohio’s executive office since 2006
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cbs12.com
NTSB says excavation at Greenacres Learjet crash site is ongoing; engine section found
The NTSB continues its recovery efforts following the tragic Learjet 60 crash in Greenacres on Nov. 1.NTSB says that excavation work at the crash site began lat
+5 sources- yahoo.comAir Traffic Control Scolded Downed Learjet Over ‘Severe Turbulence’ Months Before Crash
The Learjet that tragically crashed in Palm Beach, Florida was involved in another instance of “severe turbulence” months before it went down. Audio obtained by the Daily Mail from May 2026 begins wit...
- nypost.comLearjet expert reveals crucial mistake pilots made before horrific Florida crash
The doomed $2 million aircraft, en route to the Bahamas from Texas, was flying through a storm when it suddenly stalled, likely between 35,000 and 37,000 feet, and began plummeting before crashing …
- pbs.orgWhat's next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.
- cnn.comWhat the NTSB is examining as it investigates why a Learjet plunged into the ground | CNN
Pieces of a Learjet’s tail, radio recordings and weather data are some of the clues investigators are checking to determine why the jet slammed into the ground in Florida.
- wptv.comNTSB recovers part of Learjet engine, asks public to report crash debris
Investigators have recovered a portion of an engine from the Learjet 60 that crashed near Greenacres on Sunday as crews continue excavating the crash site, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
- yahoo.comAir Traffic Control Scolded Downed Learjet Over ‘Severe Turbulence’ Months Before Crash
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variety.com
‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Spinoff ‘Other Worlds’ Ordered to Series at Netflix
The long-gestating "Stranger Things" spinoff has been ordered to series at Netflix, and is now titled "Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure"
+1 source- deadline.com'Stranger Things' Live-Action Prequel 'Other Worlds' A Go At Netflix
Netflix has ordered live-action Stranger Things spinoff Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, from Kate Trefry & The Duffer Brothers, for 2028.
- deadline.com'Stranger Things' Live-Action Prequel 'Other Worlds' A Go At Netflix
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Washington state passes ballot measure banning trans girls from school sports
Measure in blue state requires female athletes prove their sex, which critics warn could lead to ‘invasive’ genital exams
+5 sources- seattletimes.comEffort to ban trans girls in K-12 school sports leads
Washington is among the first states in the nation to put the question of transgender girls' participation in school sports directly before voters.
- tdn.comWashington Initiative 638 to ban trans girls in school sports leads
According to the Secretary of State’s office, 57% of voters said yes on Initiative 638, one of three ballot measures backed by conservative political committee Let’s Go Washington.
- opb.orgWashington initiative to ban trans students from girls’ sports ahead in early returns
A statewide ban on transgender students competing in girls’ school sports was leading on election night, according to early tallies.
- thehill.comWashington voters approve transgender athlete ban
Washington voters are projected to reverse the state’s long-standing policy that has allowed transgender girls to compete on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, according to Decision Desk HQ. The ballot measure will require students to submit documentation from a healthcare provider verifying their sex before playing on a girls’ team. It’s a major loss…
- edweek.orgTrump's Education Agenda Gets a Boost on an Otherwise Punishing Night for the GOP
Four states are poised to bar transgender girls from female sports or broaden existing bans.
- seattletimes.comEffort to ban trans girls in K-12 school sports leads
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cnbc.com
U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.
+1 source- foxbusiness.comUS economy adds 165,000 jobs in October, blowing past expectations
The Labor Department released the October 2026 jobs report on Friday which showed employers added 165,000 jobs amid economic uncertainty.
- foxbusiness.comUS economy adds 165,000 jobs in October, blowing past expectations
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yahoo.com
Grizzly bears may have attacked mother and daughter found dead in Canada
Conservation Officer Service in British Columbia said multiple grizzlies may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daughter dead in Bella Coola along the province’s ...
+5 sources- bbc.comMother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.
- foxweather.comMother and daughter killed in terrifying grizzly bear attack in Canada
A mother and daughter were found dead in the Canadian wilderness this week following a suspected grizzly bear attack, prompting an investigation by wildlife officials.
- cnn.comMultiple grizzlies may have attacked mother and daughter found dead, Canadian authorities say | CNN
More than one grizzly may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daughter dead in Bella Coola along the province’s central coast, the Conservation Officer Service in British Columbia said.
- nbcmontana.comNo bears captured following suspected fatal grizzly attack in British Columbia
Conservation officers in British Columbia say no bears have been captured as they continue investigating a suspected grizzly bear attack that left two people de
- cbsnews.comGrim details emerge after woman and daughter killed by suspected grizzly bear in Canada
The delay in finding the remains of the two women was complicated by difficult terrain and the grizzly bear's behavior.
- bbc.comMother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
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cnbc.com
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says
The Cybertruck and its polarizing design gained a niche following, but it did not achieve mass-market sales and Tesla has issued several voluntary recalls.
+1 source- cbsnews.comMusk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production in 2027
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric car maker will halt production of its Cybertruck next year and prioritize self-driving taxis.
- cbsnews.comMusk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production in 2027
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foxbusiness.com
Stocks plunge as Dem midterm sweep fuels AI regulatory concerns
Wall Street suffered steep losses as investors reassessed the outlook for the AI boom following Democrats' sweeping midterm election victories.
+3 sources- kuwaittimes.comTech hit by new AI worries on positive day for most markets - kuwaitTimes
HONG KONG: Tech firms tumbled on Thursday as investors weighed the outlook for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom after Democrats swept the US midterms, part...
- bbc.comShares in Musk's SpaceX plunge as tech and AI stocks fall
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US mid-terms
- finance.yahoo.comTrump Points Finger at Democrats Over Massive Market Losses
President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the losses in Americans’ 401(k) portfolios as the selloff in technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks deepened after his Republican Party suffered widespread losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
- kuwaittimes.comTech hit by new AI worries on positive day for most markets - kuwaitTimes
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Schumer vows Senate Democrats would block any ‘right-winger’ Trump Supreme Court nominee
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says Democrats would block any “right-winger” that President Trump attempts to appoint to the Supreme Court after they take control of the Senate, which could ramp up pressure on conservative Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas to retire this year. “The bottom line is we’re not going to allow…
+2 sources- cleveland.comSamuel Alito makes his Supreme Court plans clear after Democrats win Senate
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito plans to remain on the court after Democrats won control of the Senate, complicating a potential Trump replacement.
- nytimes.comJustice Alito Will Not Retire From Supreme Court Immediately, Despite Election Outcome
The conservative justice has told friends he does not plan to step down before the end of the court’s term, even as Democrats are set to seize the Senate in January.
- cleveland.comSamuel Alito makes his Supreme Court plans clear after Democrats win Senate
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‘I didn’t expect to be a main character’: Abdul El-Sayed heads to the Senate with a mandate – and a spotlight
The successful Democratic contender for a Michigan Senate seat parried the many insinuations lobbed by Republicans
+12 sources- yahoo.comDemocrats Win Michigan Senate as Abdul El-Sayed Makes History
Abdul El-Sayed will be the first Muslim U.S. senator in history.
- npr.orgDemocrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
- bbc.comLeft-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
- thehill.comHaley Stevens triples down on Rogers endorsement after El-Sayed’s victory
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Wednesday tripled down on her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed took victory after a bitter midterm battle on the campaign trail. Rogers lost to El-Sayed, receiving 45.48 percent of the vote to El-Sayed’s 52.52 percent, according to The Hill’s election partner Decision…
- cbsnews.comFrom "inshallah" to "alhamdulillah": Abdul El-Sayed celebrates historic Michigan Senate win in victory speech
The projected first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate told supporters in Detroit he had said "God willing" about the race all along, then took aim at Rogers, Vance and Trump. Here's what he said.
- clickondetroit.comArab Americans, Muslims celebrate historic win for El-Sayed as History and triumph over bigotry
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win, part of a historic “Blue Wave” that swept Michigan and the rest of the country, has renewed focus on the voices and votes of Arab Americans.
- foxnews.comNYC's Mamdani says Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory in Michigan 'means so much to so many'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win over Republican Mike Rogers, describing it as "incredibly exciting."
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com'Over a billion of them': Abdul El-Sayed's reply to uncle over marrying an Indian goes viral
Abdul El-Sayed made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate in the midterm elections, which saw Democrats gain control of Congress.
- latimes.comCommentary: Say his name: Abdul El-Sayed becomes the nation's first Muslim senator
Beyond the political implications, El-Sayed speaks for those of us who have been othered by our “foreign” heritage, the color of our skin, the food we eat, our accents or the way we pray.
- ksat.com'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech
Arabs around the world are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed's Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic words and phrases to the American political lexicon.
- jpost.comAbdul El-Sayed’s US Senate election has divided Michigan Jews | The Jerusalem Post
Prior to Election Day, more than 560 Jews in the state had signed a petition that pledged to vote for Mike Rogers explicitly because of concerns over Abdul El-Sayed’s rhetoric.
- theconversation.comBlack Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting block than some other Democratic candidates
About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.
- yahoo.comDemocrats Win Michigan Senate as Abdul El-Sayed Makes History
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Republicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory
+18 sources- ft.comRepublicans turn on each other after disastrous midterms
GOP figures lash out at Donald Trump, his candidates and his staff over Iran war, cost of living and corruption allegations
- bbc.comVice-President JD Vance says Republicans lost big because of war in Iran
President Donald Trump earlier acknowledged the Iran war was a factor but stood defiant on his decision to launch the attacks.
- foxnews.comVance's scathing Iran war postmortem puts potential 2028 GOP showdown in focus: 'Everyone knows why'
JD Vance blamed the war for Republicans' sweeping midterm elections losses, saying voters who backed Trump in 2024 turned against the party in 2026.
- thehill.comRomney counts reasons GOP lost: ‘Bad policy, bad character’
Former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Wednesday listed off reasons he thought his party failed in this year’s midterms, in which Democrats won both the House and Senate. “Bad policy, bad character make bad politics: erratic tariffs, impulsive Iran war, blanket pardons, apparent corruption, weaponized justice, ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] brutality, mountainous deficits, hiding…
- cnbc.comCrude oil prices fall below $90 a barrel as Vance blames GOP election defeat on Iran war
Crude oil prices tumbled Wednesday after Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans' steep midterm election losses on the Iran war.
- nbcnews.comVance tiptoes out on his own after a midterm wipeout for Republicans
The vice president, who has said the results could factor into his decision about running for president, sought rare, but meaningful, distance from Trump on the Iran war Wednesday.
- abcnews.comVance blames Iran war for Republicans' midterms defeat. Trump says he would 'do it again'
ABC News Voter poll found 34% of voters say the war was "crucial" to their vote.
- aljazeera.comTrump admits war on Iran led to election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’
President Trump admits Iran war 'largely' caused Republicans' US election wipeout, but says he 'had to do it'.
- yahoo.comFox Contributor Whines ‘Disloyal’ Vance Is Backstabbing Trump
A Fox News panelist has called JD Vance’s loyalty to Donald Trump into question after the vice president blamed the Iran War for Republicans’ midterm troubles. During a post-election broadcast of Spe...
- timesofindia.indiatimes.comTrump Jr backs JD Vance's 'reason we lost is the Iran war' remark after US midterms defeat
Every word of this is 💯💯💯
- wral.comAfter midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he takes stock of his Republican Party's midterm drubbing, President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular 8-month-old war against Iran.
- cnn.comRepublicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump may have made the decision to launch the war that tanked voters’ support for the GOP and dealt them a midterm shellacking. But the historic losses are accelerating a push for someone else to take the fall: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- npr.orgIran wary of new U.S. attacks despite Trump noting war's role in election losses
Both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the role the Iran war played in the GOP's election loss. Iran agrees, but it is wary of new attacks.
- theweek.comWill Donald Trump stick or twist with Iran?
Bruised by the midterm results, the US president could be ‘peevish’ enough to ramp up the war again
- independent.co.ukTrump’s diesel deal with Putin in shambles after Russian tankers turn away from US
It comes as the US leader suffered a disastrous defeat at midterm elections this week
- cbsnews.comWhy did Republicans lose the midterm elections? GOP soul-searching begins after blowout.
Widespread Republican losses in the midterm elections are roiling the GOP, prompting soul-searching over what went wrong, and a brewing blame-game that's expected to heat up as the party looks toward the next election.
- pbs.orgAfter midterms, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP loss
As Trump ponders his next move, the stakes couldn't be higher for Iran, the Middle East and the global economy writ large.
- thedailybeast.comPentagon Pete’s Escape Route Slammed Shut as Walls Close In
Knives are out for Pete Hegseth after the Iran war crushed the GOP in the midterms.
- ft.comRepublicans turn on each other after disastrous midterms
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The NFL trade deadline is busier than ever before. Why?
Blockbuster deals before the NFL’s trade deadline are nothing new. In the late 1980s, seismic trades involving star running backs Herschel...
+4 sources- sports.yahoo.com15 players to watch amid NFL trade deadline buzz
Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab and Eric Edholm highlight 15 players who could be trade candidates prior to the deadline.
- espn.comWhat 18 contenders should do at the NFL trade deadline: Who could get aggressive?
Should the Giants keep adding? Could the Bills go all-in? Would the Steelers stay conservative? Here's how 18 teams at or above .500 should approach the deadline.
- cbssports.com2026 NFL trade deadline: One realistic, one pipe dream trade scenario for every playoff contender
What does each contender need to put them over the top?
- bleacherreport.comNFL Trade Deadline 2026 Tracker and Updates on Latest Trades amid Rumors
The NFL trade deadline doesn't always feature as many head-turning moves as its NBA and MLB counterparts, but this year appears to be different.
- sports.yahoo.com15 players to watch amid NFL trade deadline buzz
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BU grad in line to be first Black House Speaker
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Binghamton University graduate is poised to make history as the first Black Speaker of the House. Democratic New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries, a Brooklyn native, gr...
+8 sources- cnn.comHakeem Jeffries is on track to make House speaker history. But major challenges lay ahead | CNN Politics
Hakeem Jeffries is now on a clear path to be elected House speaker in January, a position that effectively hands him control of a newly resurgent Democratic party in President Donald Trump’s final two years in power.
- npr.orgHakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.
- fox9.comHakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
- aljazeera.comHakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm win
Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.
- fox5atlanta.comProgressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration.
- abcnews.comElection 2026 live results: Hakeem Jeffries officially launches bid to be 1st Black speaker of the House
House Democrats will hold leadership elections on Nov. 18.
- sg.news.yahoo.comHakeem Jeffries Faces Backlash After 1 Telling Comment On Possible Trump Impeachment
Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House after Democrats won a resounding midterm victory on Tuesday.
- nytimes.comFive Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries
The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised in Brooklyn, is a moderate who is cautious by nature and loves a hip-hop reference.
- cnn.comHakeem Jeffries is on track to make House speaker history. But major challenges lay ahead | CNN Politics
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Trump: US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran; ‘you’ll know soon enough’
Trump says the US may have to 'destroy' the rest of Iran, adding that people will 'know soon enough'.
+2 sources- jpost.comDonald Trump: Iran largely destroyed, US ready to ‘finish the job’ if needed | The Jerusalem Post
"I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office following a meeting with his national security advisers, "but maybe I'll have to."
- cbsnews.comIran War Updates: Trump touts imminent decision on new U.S. strikes, keeping up threats, but also diplomacy
President Trump says he will make a decision "very soon" on whether to "destroy what is left of" Iran, calls Qatari emir as mediators push for a peace deal.
- jpost.comDonald Trump: Iran largely destroyed, US ready to ‘finish the job’ if needed | The Jerusalem Post
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npr.org
The reason why Tehran is paying attention to Republican midterm losses
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman about how the Democrats might use their newly acquired power to curb the war in Iran.
+10 sources- aljazeera.com‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results
Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.
- cbsnews.comU.S. election results, a sharp setback for Trump, draw reaction from around the world
Iran says the U.S. election results reflect a rejection of war and Spain's leader says it's another sign of a right-wing populist wave falling apart.
- time.comWhat the Midterms Mean for the Iran War
Iranian leaders have hailed what they say is Americans’ rejection of the war, while Republicans look for answers and Democrats decide what’s next.
- thehill.comIran is the biggest winner of Tuesday’s election
Iran is the biggest winner of Tuesday’s election — or at least, that is what Tehran will likely conclude. Recall that last month, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Gen. Hossein Mohebbi, in a 25-page letter to the “Honorable People of the United States of America,” encouraged “Americans to vote against President Trump ahead of the midterm elections to change U.S. policy toward Tehran…
- bloomberg.comTrump’s Talk of War in Iran Cooled by Midterms
Tuesday’s election laid bare just how much Americans are against the conflict.
- oilprice.comIran Braces for Trump's Next Move After Democrats Sweep Congress | OilPrice.com
Iranian leaders expect continued U.S. pressure despite Democrats' sweeping midterm victory, raising questions about whether Tehran will harden its negotiating position or wait out Trump's presidency.
- pbs.orgIranian leaders say midterm results show U.S. voters have rejected Trump's war
Concerns about the war, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel and other goods in the U.S., helped Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s vote, a sharp setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
- haaretz.comAnalysis • Strike or deal? What the midterms mean for Iran and Trump's next move
Democrats' sweeping midterm victory has thrust the U.S. and Iran into a race against time. After Congress changes hands, Middle East leaders will have two Washingtons to deal with
- dw.comIran signals satisfaction, skepticism after US midterm vote
While the Iranian regime says the US midterms will not change Washington's policy toward Tehran, some officials and commentators see the resounding Democratic victory as blowback against the Iran war.
- theconversation.comWith control of Congress, here’s how Democrats could stop Trump’s war in Iran
Democrats now are in a much stronger position to force Trump to end the Iran war. But playing their strongest card could backfire.
- aljazeera.com‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results
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House Republicans divided over how to move forward after brutal election losses
House Republicans are divided over how to move forward after the party’s devastating election losses, with some calling for an overhaul of the current leadership team and others arguing that President Trump bears much of the blame. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told staff on a call Wednesday that he would not run for minority leader,…
+4 sources- nbcnews.comHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses
The Louisiana Republican told staff on a call Wednesday morning that he will not run to lead his party as House minority leader in the next Congress.
- nola.comLouisiana’s Steve Scalise will run for GOP minority leader after Democrats take Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson, who is also from Louisiana, is stepping down from leading the GOP in Congress after Democrats decisively took back control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
- npr.orgMike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress
After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.
- cbsnews.comSpeaker Mike Johnson won't seek another term as House GOP leader after midterm losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.
- nbcnews.comHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses
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Dems Target Trump Family Member and MAGA Prosecutor in Corruption Probe
Democrats argue that corruption and soaring costs are inextricably linked as they set their sights on key Trump targets.
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Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Justin Boone's Week 9 lineup advice
Fantasy football analyst Justin Boone shares his top sits and starts for Week 9.
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Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro review: Big bang for less bucks - Engadget
The Space 2 Pro is a set of slightly above average headphones with exceptional voice clarity.
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Lauren Boebert Hits the Panic Button as MAGA Disaster Comes Home
Her campaign said it was investigating “unusual voting patterns.”
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Datacentre protest and a giant statue of Pope Leo: photos of the day – Friday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
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Minerva Neurosciences: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
(AP) — Minerva Neurosciences Inc. (NERV) on Friday reported profit of $100.
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Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds
Whether they went to college or not, young voters heavily favored Democrats.
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Woke 3.0 is off to a hot start as singer waves Pride flag while performing national anthem during NBA game
A singer waved a small Pride flag while performing the national anthem during Golden State Warriors Pride Night, sparking fierce backlash online.
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A long-term Elon Musk backer is cashing out of Tesla — and cutting its SpaceX exposure
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has cut its SpaceX holding to 11.1% of assets and sold its remaining Tesla stake.
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Budget 2026 proposes 1st deposit insurance limit increase in 2 decades - National | Globalnews.ca
The CDIC limit is moving from $100,000 to $250,000 under the federal budget, an increase many have urged for years to protect consumers.
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bloomberg.com
Anthropic IPO Valuation Expectations Pressured After AI Rout
Anthropic PBC’s initial public offering plans ran into a punishing post-election selloff, prompting a rethink among prospective investors of the company’s expected valuation.
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Zelensky: Ukraine Has Not Received $16 Billion in Aid Provided for in Previous Agreements With USA
Ukraine has not received the $16 billion in aid from the U.S. provided for in previous agreements and decisions.
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Moderna, Airbnb, Cloudflare, Affirm & more
These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
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Tribune editorial: Voters won this election. Now those in power must actually listen.
“Those who were elected have the chance, and the responsibility, to do real governing, wisely, judiciously and for the benefit of the people,” The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board writes.
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thestar.com
Unpacking Carney’s big-bucks budget
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Russia to UAE, Iran steps up diplomacy amid Trump threats: What we know
Iran launches diplomatic offensive as US mulls resumption of war.
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ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted
Former liberation movement’s share of national vote almost 14 percentage points below 2021 result
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MATT CALKINS: After years of threats and intimidation, the bullies in the women's sports debate finally lost
Riley Gaines and advocates faced years of harassment, but Initiative 638 and Prop 134 passed in deep-blue Washington and Colorado nonetheless.
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What the US midterms result means for the Ukraine war
The result is both an opportunity and a threat to Ukraine.
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Paraguay crisis threatens emerging uranium ambitions
Political upheaval clouds the outlook for foreign exploration capital as the South American nation courts US investment.
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Inside ICE's high-stakes raids targeting illegal migrants in NYC as chief rips sanctuary laws
Fox News Digital embedded with ICE agents as they tracked down and arrested two migrants, one of whom resisted in a tense street confrontation in Brooklyn.
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Battered NY GOP members turn ire on party boss — with ousted Rep. Mike Lawler floated as replacement
“There’s already movement behind the scenes with the conservatives to get rid of him,” one insider told The Post.
