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Here’s how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour
Vote counting begins Tuesday night but could extend for days or weeks, with Senate control potentially hinging on tight margins across seven competitive states using various counting methods.
It’s ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
ACA open enrollment begins today with significant changes including higher premiums, stricter identity verification, broker delays, and new restrictions on immigrant subsidies for 2027 coverage.
The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleading
The US-China trade war has subsided from headlines, but tensions persist as both nations compete for control of critical supply chains and advanced technologies in what could escalate into economic conflict.
The midterms will test the nation’s political direction and confidence
Millions of Americans approach Tuesday’s midterm elections with heightened anticipation and anxiety, with polling suggesting the incumbent party will face significant losses across multiple states.
Tens of thousands protest against Narendra Modi regime in Delhi
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters gathered in Delhi to protest against the Modi government over a voter roll revision that erased 130 million names, with leaders calling for the election chief’s resignation.
Attempted murder probe after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police
French authorities opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during violent clashes that erupted across multiple European cities on Saturday night.
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Binance has covered 90% of $6.3bn in assets stolen in a hack attributed to North Korea, with the remaining 10% expected to follow as the exchange restores services.
Britain should not issue apology over slave trade, says Kemi Badenoch
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch opposes issuing an apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, calling it a distraction from forward-looking Commonwealth priorities.
Serbia arrests police chief over abuse of office allegations
Serbian authorities arrested the head of the criminal police directorate and another senior officer on suspicion of abuse of office, amid ongoing investigations into a murder case and demands for police reforms.
Trump slams ex-lawyer’s $50m deal with pardoned banker’s family
President Trump criticized a former lawyer for signing a $50 million contract with the family of a Venezuelan banker whom he later pardoned, calling the arrangement “outrageous.”
Trump rallies in Iowa, Kansas to maintain Republican control of US Senate
President Trump is campaigning in Iowa and Kansas to support Republican Senate candidates ahead of Tuesday’s elections, as polls show competitive races in both states.
Russia detains minor over alleged Moscow attack plot after US warning
Russian authorities detained a teenager suspected of planning an attack at a Moscow park following a US embassy security warning about a potential mass casualty threat.
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Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots
A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from threatening election workers or demanding they segregate ballots the government believes were illegally cast by immigrants, marking another setback for the Trump administration’s election control efforts.
How Gen Z Republicans running for Congress are thinking about the future of the party
A small cohort of Gen Z Republicans is running for U.S. House seats, with candidates emphasizing anti-corruption platforms and generational change as they seek to establish a foothold in Congress.
‘Dark money made darker’: funding labyrinth conceals donors to Republican campaigns
A political operative in Wisconsin manages hundreds of campaign committees and non-profits that funnel money between charities, social welfare groups, and Super Pacs, raising questions about coordination and donor disclosure in Republican races.
‘There’s a lot of hate’: rightwing racism stirs south Asian mobilization in Texas
Anti-south Asian hate has surged 240% since Trump took office, spurring political mobilization among south Asian communities in Texas, where over 600,000 south Asians reside.
Mike Lawler flipped a New York district red in 2022. But his ties to Trump might bite him in the midterms
Republican congressman Mike Lawler faces a tight reelection battle in New York’s 17th district, where his alignment with Trump may undermine the moderate image that carried him to victory in previous elections.
What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
US voters will decide on November 4 whether Republicans retain control of Congress and statewide offices, with Democrats seeking gains amid economic discontent and policy disagreements.
Three key takeaways from early voting in midterm elections
Record early voting turnout suggests potential dissatisfaction with Republicans ahead of midterm elections, with Democrats casting a significantly higher proportion of ballots than Republicans across multiple states.
Democratic lawmakers demand ICE data on detainee miscarriages
Democratic lawmakers are demanding ICE disclose data on miscarriages and pregnancy-related hospitalizations among detained immigrants after the agency lost track of cases following a provider change.
More than 50m Americans cast ballots in early voting with three days to go before midterms
More than 50.5 million Americans have cast early votes ahead of midterm elections, exceeding 2022 levels, with Democrats showing stronger early turnout in competitive races across traditionally Republican states.
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
Virginia and Washington D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Saturday seeking to block construction of President Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch on the National Mall, calling the project unlawful.
Haley Stevens advised to stay away from Abdul El-Sayed campaign events to limit ‘distractions’
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, asked congresswoman Haley Stevens to avoid his campaign events, citing concerns about distractions in the competitive race.
Supreme Court hears religious freedom case centered on universal pre-K program
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case examining whether religious schools may refuse admission to children of gay and transgender parents while participating in Colorado’s universal pre-K program.
Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms
President Trump held more than 25 campaign rallies in October to support Republican midterm candidates, combining political messaging with reflective remarks about his rallies and populist policy proposals.
Affordability, AI and Iran: Americans on the key issues guiding their midterm votes
Americans head to polls on 3 November for midterm elections determining control of the House, Senate, and 36 governorships, citing affordability, foreign policy, and technology concerns.
Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruption
A Harris poll found government corruption is the second most important issue for voters, with 87% saying it’s a problem. Critics argue the Trump administration is focusing anti-fraud campaigns on social safety net programs while overlooking high-level corruption involving the president and his associates.
Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration provided nearly $950 million in taxpayer support and pollution exemptions to about half of America’s operating coal plants.
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What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
UK economic growth is expected to slow to 1% next year due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict, with inflation peaking at 3.8% in 2027 and living standards facing a difficult period ahead.
Burnham ‘ready to support’ Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government is ready to support Poundland staff as the discount retailer faces potential collapse after its US owner rejected a takeover offer.
Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cut
Virgin Media O2 plans to cut thousands of jobs from its 16,000-person workforce as the telecoms firm battles debt totaling £27.2 billion and intensifying market competition.
National Grid to site biggest substation in UK near planned Teesside datacentre
National Grid has agreed to purchase land on Teesside to build Britain’s largest electricity substation, designed to power a neighboring artificial intelligence datacentre as the UK expands its AI infrastructure.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European car manufacturers facing decline from competition and industry challenges are increasingly pursuing defense contracts, with Ford, Renault, and Volkswagen among those pivoting military production to utilize unused capacity.
Why China is desperate to ship cars outside of the country
China’s domestic car sales have plummeted 21.7% through September 2026, prompting manufacturers to seek overseas markets as domestic demand weakens amid economic uncertainty and reduced government incentives.
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OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded infrastructure with millions of resource-intensive requests, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A mass cyberattack compromised refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets across France earlier this week, causing food spoilage and fires due to exploited security vulnerabilities in internet-connected controllers.
The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs
Eight TLS certificates with critically weak private keys belonging to India-based certificate authority eMudhra Limited were discovered, potentially allowing attackers to forge trusted credentials for any internet site.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend 28 percent of software budgets on unwanted upgrades they believe may harm performance, citing limited negotiating leverage with vendors.
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
Personal information for over 41,000 US Department of Homeland Security employees, including thousands of immigration enforcement agents, has been publicly leaked online in what marks the third major government breach in recent weeks.
Ofcom outlines age verification for under-16s ahead of social media ban
Ofcom has recommended four methods for verifying that social media users in the UK are over 16 ahead of a ban scheduled for March next year affecting those under that age.
Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
A backdoored Anthropic VS Code extension distributed through Cursor affected up to 5,000 developers. The malicious version installed persistent SSH access and targeted source code, credentials, and developer tools.
Sadiq Khan calls for cap on numbers of robotaxis on London streets
London’s mayor calls for a cap on robotaxis as the UK government prepares to permit fully driverless vehicles in the capital, citing concerns about jobs and congestion.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Louisiana DEQ Issues Rushed, Controversial Air Permit to Proposed Hyundai Steel Facility
Louisiana regulators approved a final air permit for Hyundai’s proposed steel plant in Cancer Alley, despite concerns from environmental groups about insufficient pollution controls and lack of environmental justice analysis.
After Years-Long Community Objection, Dairyland Power Pulls the Plug on NTEC Gas Plant
Dairyland Power Coop announced the cancellation of the proposed NTEC natural gas plant on Lake Superior’s shores after years of community and environmental opposition, requesting permit withdrawal from Wisconsin regulators.
The Truth About Renewable Electricity: Your Questions, Answered
Renewable electricity accounted for 34% of global generation in 2025, with solar and wind expanding rapidly. Over 85% of new electricity capacity added globally came from renewables that year.
DARPA Backs Project to Measure AI Energy Use at Every Stage of the Workflow
Researchers are developing a system to measure and reduce AI energy consumption across all workflow stages, with DARPA providing $1.83 million in funding over two years.
Jackdaw Approval Sparks Fierce Debate Over Britain’s Energy Future
The UK approved the Jackdaw North Sea gas field on October 21st after years of legal challenges, sparking intense debate over Britain’s energy transition strategy and climate commitments.
Chevron Raises Exploration Spending By 50%
Chevron is increasing exploration spending by 50% this year, expanding its focus to frontier regions in South America, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean amid geopolitical energy market pressures.
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How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s extreme heat is prompting a debate about air conditioning and home adaptation, as traditional brick buildings trap warmth and exacerbate health risks for vulnerable residents during intensifying heatwaves.
The problem with telling people the world is ending
Research shows that messages emphasizing dread and catastrophe, while attention-grabbing, often fail to motivate real action and may instead paralyze people into inaction on major threats like climate change.
Education In The News
Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, an accuser of late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, organized by a student Reform UK supporter group.
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration is illegally refusing to process student loan discharges for borrowers whose colleges closed, including those who were granted eligibility under Biden-era policy changes.
New Data on Digital Wagering in Higher Ed
A survey finds 15 percent of undergraduates have engaged in online wagering since enrolling, but most institutions aren’t tracking the issue despite students saying their schools are underresponding.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Alan Milburn’s youth employment review recommends a new pre-apprenticeship scheme to address declining youth apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people in England.
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