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Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day
As Election Day approaches, multiple Senate races in traditionally Republican states have become competitive, with Democrats needing to flip four seats to gain control of the chamber.
For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves
First-time voters with immigrant backgrounds report feeling profound responsibility to vote, viewing their participation as tied to protecting vulnerable communities and advancing family interests.
The two most interesting risks to Anthropic
Anthropic disclosed significant business risks in its IPO filing, including concerns about long-term contracts for aging technology at premium prices and the concentration of semiconductor manufacturing in Taiwan.
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
NPR examined swing voters throughout 2026 who shifted from supporting Biden in 2020 to Trump in 2024, revealing key insights about their priorities and political motivations ahead of Election Day.
Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities
Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival has been cancelled following sustained harassment from authorities, marking another setback for LGBTQ+ expression in China.
Gulf states must rethink trillion-dollar defence in light of US-Iran war, says report
A new report argues Gulf states must overhaul their trillion-dollar defence strategies following the US-Iran war, citing significant vulnerabilities in regional military capabilities and questioning the continued value of US military presence.
‘The city is alive’: A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
Kherson residents are experiencing rare calm from a temporary US-brokered ceasefire, with people returning to streets for the first time in years, though concerns persist about renewed conflict ahead.
Ukraine war briefing: Outrage in Europe after Russian drone kills 14 on rail platform in Dnipro
A Russian drone strike on a railway platform in Dnipro killed at least 14 people Thursday, prompting outrage from European leaders and warnings from Ukraine about additional incoming missile attacks.
China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials
China expelled a record 33 officials from the Communist Party at this week’s fifth plenum, with over 25% of the Central Committee’s original membership absent—the highest number of empty chairs in modern history.
Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
A deadly train collision in Spain this week has reshaped the political landscape ahead of next month’s snap election, potentially undermining Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s momentum and shifting focus to railway safety.
Human rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years’ prison in Pakistan
A Pakistani court has sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison over allegations related to a security incident during a cricket tour in 2024.
Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?
Israel faces political deadlock after elections, with neither Prime Minister Netanyahu nor challenger Eisenkot able to form a majority government without compromising campaign promises.
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‘The status quo sucks’: affordability and Trump loom over final stretch of Maine’s tight Senate race
Maine’s tight Senate race between Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins is shaped by voter concerns over rising fuel and heating oil costs tied to Trump administration policies, with recent polling showing the nominees neck and neck heading into November 3.
First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan Sullivan
The US Justice Department has issued subpoenas in the Alaska Senate race following allegations that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign collaborated with operatives to place a challenger sharing Republican Dan Sullivan’s name on the ballot.
Congressional Democrats demand answers over ICE treatment of hunger strikers
Seven congressional Democrats demanded answers from federal immigration officials about conditions at a Texas ICE detention facility, citing allegations of mistreatment and retaliation against hunger strikers.
Trump reverses decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies before midterms
Trump reversed his decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies scheduled for this weekend, rearranging his schedule to include both in-person events and 19 tele-rallies ahead of next week’s midterm elections.
A working-class Alaskan Native takes on a ‘multimillionaire’ Republican for seat in Congress
Bill Hill, an Alaska Native commercial fisher and independent candidate, is mounting a challenge against Republican Congressman Nick Begich in the state’s House race, positioning himself as a working-class alternative.
Trump administration opens criminal investigation over alleged noncitizen voting in California
The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation in California regarding alleged noncitizen voter registration, subpoenaing election officials days before midterm elections.
Vivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion
Republican Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed Thursday his campaign has stopped airing an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton, which drew criticism from both parties.
How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
Elon Musk has donated over $400 million to Republican causes ahead of this year’s midterm elections, prompting debate among historians about whether his political and economic influence is unprecedented or comparable to past American moguls.
Government corruption a top issue for US midterm voters, exclusive poll finds
Government corruption has emerged as the second-most important issue in midterm elections, with nearly nine in ten Americans saying officials prioritize personal financial gain over public interest, according to a Harris poll.
As Trump escalates extreme attacks, Democrats – finally – rally round El-Sayed
Democratic leaders are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s closely-watched race, though some endorsements remain lukewarm amid party divisions over his nomination.
Tributes pour in for labor leader Dolores Huerta: ‘Fought for farm workers to the very end’
Dolores Huerta, the civil rights icon who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and popularized “¡SÃ, se puede!,” has died at age 96. Political leaders and activists across the nation paid tribute to her decades-long fight for farm workers, immigrants, and civil rights.
How Republican lie that Abdul El-Sayed ‘publicly supported’ Muslim Brotherhood started with Laura Loomer
Republicans are using a false claim about an open letter signed by Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to portray him as supporting Islamic extremists, according to a Guardian investigation.
Explosive book targets Jared Kushner’s role in US foreign policy | First Thing
A new book containing allegations about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during Trump’s first term has sparked political controversy, with Kushner dismissing the claims as unfounded.
Why Trump is fighting to keep reliably red Mississippi in his control
Democrat Scott Colom challenges Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat, with national Democrats investing resources in the state after initially dismissing it as uncompetitive.
Senate race in once reliably Republican South Carolina tied in final stretch – poll
A new poll shows South Carolina’s Senate race between Democratic candidate Annie Andrews and Republican incumbent Darline Graham tied at 48% each, defying the state’s strongly Republican voting history.
‘Strength of matriarchs’: New Mexico’s Deb Haaland poised to be first female Native American governor
Deb Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo, is poised to become the first Native American female governor in the US following voting on 3 November, according to recent polling showing her leading Republican opponent Gregg Hull.
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How oil-rich Alberta’s economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 asking residents whether to pursue independence from Canada. Economists and officials disagree sharply on whether separation would leave the oil-rich province economically better or worse off.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
Machine translation has become ubiquitous, with Google Translate handling one trillion words monthly, but human translators remain essential for high-stakes fields like law and medicine where errors carry serious consequences.
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Hundreds of thousands of workers worldwide, including barbers and textile workers in India, are recording their daily tasks while wearing cameras to generate training data for artificial intelligence systems that control robots.
American Airlines hikes annual fees on rewards cards for first time since 2018
American Airlines is raising annual fees on two of its rewards credit cards for the first time since 2018, with the Platinum Select card increasing from $99 to $150 yearly.
‘A pretty grim picture’: outlook for UK living standards slashed despite Healey’s budget
Britain’s independent economic forecaster warns of a “grim picture” for living standards as Middle East conflict drives down growth and triggers cost-of-living pressures, despite government support measures.
Eight of England’s nine water companies still failing on environment, report finds
England’s environment watchdog rated eight of nine water companies as poor or requiring improvement, with serious pollution incidents remaining nearly unchanged despite billions in investment.
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Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings to restrict third-party app developers from misusing full-disk access permissions to read messages and other sensitive user data, following a controversy involving Meta’s AI agent Muse.
Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
Anthropic released a report claiming AI agents have transformed its workforce, but researchers question the company’s motives ahead of its potential IPO and dispute conclusions about AI’s employment impact.
‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking
Cybersecurity leaders warn that AI-powered vulnerability discovery will create a surge of unpatched security flaws, with a critical PHP coding flaw affecting millions of websites discovered this week.
iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Apple confirmed that a small number of iPhone Duo foldable devices are experiencing inner display cracks shortly after purchase, offering replacements through AppleCare.
What is it like to work when your co-workers are AI agents?
AI agents are becoming workplace collaborators at startups, with some companies maintaining ratios of over 100 agents to 15 human employees, though concerns about job displacement and customer alienation persist.
Waymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X
Waymo announced it will deploy purpose-built Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles as robotaxis in Tokyo, with sensors and computers integrated during manufacturing at Toyota’s Japanese plant.
This electric screwdriver uses a camera and AI to figure out what bit you need
Arrowmax’s new electric screwdriver uses an embedded camera and AI to identify screw types and sizes, automatically selecting appropriate torque settings to prevent damage during fastening operations.
Rivian’s autonomy gamble faces its first real test
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe emphasized the company’s autonomous vehicle ambitions during an earnings call, with plans to deploy hands-free driving technology to employees and customers over the next two years.
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New Whitepaper Shows How Grid Operators & Energy Regulators Can Use Solar & Storage to Secure the Grid, Boost Reliability & Reduce Energy Costs
A new whitepaper from SEIA and Current Energy Group outlines how grid operators can deploy solar and battery storage to improve reliability and reduce electricity costs.
America’s LNG Boom Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
The U.S. LNG export industry faces a critical test as new capacity comes online globally, shifting focus from infrastructure development to whether international demand will remain strong enough to support profitability.
Water Tank Rupture Triggers Safety Concerns at Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam
A water tank ruptured in a tunnel at Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam construction site, with conflicting reports on whether workers were injured in the October incident.
Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter
Great Britain faces some of Europe’s highest energy costs this winter due to increased reliance on imports, requiring the nation to pay premium market prices to secure sufficient gas and electricity supplies.
What’s Next for Global Natural Gas Demand?
An Iran conflict and Middle East LNG supply disruptions have reshaped natural gas demand forecasts, prompting governments to prioritize energy security while renewables gain market share.
Trump’s Russian Diesel Is a Legal Hot Potato With a Five-Year Fuse
A Russian diesel tanker is heading to New York following President Trump’s announcement of a fuel import deal with Russia, raising legal questions about whether the transaction complies with existing import bans and congressional restrictions.
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Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles reached a record 67% of China’s car sales in September, driven by declining combustion-engine vehicle sales amid rising fuel prices following the Hormuz crisis.
Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
The world’s wealthiest are profiting from both climate change causes and disaster recovery efforts, creating a financial incentive to delay climate action, according to an Oxfam study.
Education In The News
Students’ Subject Choices Not Matching Up to Workforce Needs
A report finds mismatches between student degree choices and employer demand across the U.K., U.S., Canada, and Australia, with particular gaps in business and engineering fields.
2 New Members Join Association of American Universities
Georgetown University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been invited to join the Association of American Universities, raising the organization’s total membership to 73 institutions.
Suit: ED Refuses to Discharge Eligible Student Debt
Former students sued the Education Department for refusing to discharge loans from for-profit colleges the Biden administration had deemed eligible for forgiveness under exceptional circumstances.
Colleges Keep Adding Football Programs
Colleges are rapidly adding football programs at lower competitive levels, with Whittier College and Stillman College among institutions banking on the sport to boost enrollment despite mixed research on its effectiveness.
LaGuardia Creates Hub for Immigrant Students
LaGuardia Community College opened the first Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment at a CUNY community college, providing legal resources, financial assistance and academic support to immigrant and undocumented students facing growing uncertainty amid federal enforcement actions.
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