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Bass vs. Raman: LA Mayoral Race Heads to Polls
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D.C. Delegate Race: White Poised to Succeed Norton
D.C.'s nonvoting House delegate seat is open for the first time since 1990. Democrat Robert White is the favorite after his primary win, facing Republican Denise Rosado and Statehood Green Kymone Freeman.
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Idaho voters head to polls in governor's race with Little seeking third term
Idaho's gubernatorial election pits Republican Gov. Brad Little against Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner. Polls close at 10 p.m. EST.
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Idaho Senate Race: Risch Seeks Fourth Term Amid Unusual Independent Bid
Idahoans head to the polls Tuesday to pick a senator for six years. GOP incumbent James Risch faces independent Todd Achilles after the Democratic nominee withdrew.
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Illinois Governor Rematch: Pritzker vs. Bailey Again
Illinois voters head to the polls in a rematch between Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey. Pritzker seeks a third term in the reliably blue state.
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Iowa Senate race: Hinson vs. Turek as Ernst retires
Iowa's Senate seat is up for grabs as GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson faces Democrat Josh Turek to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. Polls close at 9 p.m. EST.
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Iowa governor race too close to call as Lahn and Sand face off
Iowans head to the polls Tuesday in a competitive governor's race between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand, with polls showing a tight contest.
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Kansas Senate race: Hamilton challenges Marshall in tight 2026 contest
Kansas voters decide between Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton in a surprisingly close Senate race, with polls closing at 8 p.m. EST.
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Arizona governor race: Hobbs vs. Biggs as polls close
Polls are closing in Arizona, where Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs faces Republican Rep. Andy Biggs in a race that tests Trump's influence in a key swing state.
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Kansas open governor race: Masterson vs. Holscher as polls close
Kansas voters are choosing a new governor as Laura Kelly's term ends. Republicans hope Ty Masterson can flip the seat, while Democrat Cindy Holscher fights to keep it.
Hageman Leads Byrd in Wyoming Senate Race as Polls Close
Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman is favored to win Wyoming's open Senate seat against Democrat James W. Byrd, as polls cl
California Governor Race: Becerra vs. Hilton as Polls Close
California voters are deciding their next governor. Xavier Becerra faces Steve Hilton in the top-two runoff. Polls close
Wyoming governor race: Barlow vs. Casner as Gordon exits
Wyoming voters head to the polls to choose a successor to term-limited Gov. Mark Gordon. Republican Eric Barlow faces De
Colorado governor race: Weiser vs. Marx as polls close
Colorado voters are choosing their next governor, with Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican Victor Marx on the ballot. Po
Connecticut 2026: Lamont Eyes Historic Third Term as Fazio Challenges
Incumbent Democrat Ned Lamont faces Republican Ryan Fazio in Connecticut's 2026 governor's race. Lamont aims to become t
McBride seeks second term as Delaware's sole House member
Delaware voters decide between incumbent Rep. Sarah McBride (D) and Republican Joseph Arminio in the state's lone House
Young CEOs and startups drive remote work's staying power, study finds
A new NBER working paper shows remote work is more common at younger firms and under younger CEOs, pointing to continued
Dictionary.com crowns 'maxxing' as 2026 Word of the Year amid online buzz
Dictionary.com has named 'maxxing' its 2026 Word of the Year, highlighting a cultural trend of relentless self-optimizat
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Rebuffing Calls for Hike Amid Energy-Driven Inflation
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75%-4%, despite calls for a hike. Energy costs, not broad inflation,
General Motors to Pay $220M to 36 States Over Driver Data Sales
General Motors will pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driver data to insurers. The bipartisan settlement covers
Bipartisan bill targets costly biologics rule to cut drug prices
A bipartisan bill would eliminate the costly interchangeability standard for biosimilars, potentially saving the U.S. he
AI windfall should flow into Social Security, not just public funds
As AI companies pledge shares for public benefit, a new idea emerges: channel them into Social Security to shore up its
Trump: US probing $6.3B Binance hack, unsure on North Korea link
Trump said the US is looking into the record $6.3B Binance hack but wouldn't attribute it to North Korea. Blockchain ana
Nvidia's Shadow Banking Role Deepens AI Financial Risks
Nvidia's monopolistic control over AI chips and its growing role as an unregulated financier are inflating an AI bubble
Nvidia's Unchecked Financial Power Fuels AI Bubble Risks
Nvidia's near-total monopoly over AI chips and its role as an unregulated financier are inflating the AI bubble and thre
DoorDash to Acquire Instacart in $17B Grocery Delivery Megadeal
DoorDash will acquire Instacart for about $17 billion, combining two major delivery networks and expanding grocery optio
PCE Inflation Inches Up in September as Energy Costs Surge
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge rose 0.5% in September, with annual PCE at 3.6%, as energy costs jumped. The Fed hel
PCE Inflation Ticks Up in September, Fed Holds Rates Amid Energy Spike
September PCE inflation rose 0.5% monthly and 3.6% annually, driven by higher energy prices. The Fed held rates steady,
Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Sanctions Relief as Trump Weighs Strikes
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts sanctions and releases frozen assets, as Trump signals openn
Trump Administration Escalates Assault on International Criminal Court
The Trump administration escalated its campaign against the International Criminal Court by freezing assets and imposing
Brazil's Lula Win Shows Limits of Trump's Electoral Leverage
Trump's punishment of Brazil helped Lula win re-election, while his transactional support aided Milei and others. A patt
Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine as Melania Trump-brokered truce holds
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukraine on Saturday as a U.S.-brokered pause in fighting held, with
G20 Foreign Ministers Drop Group Photo After Objections to Lavrov
The U.S. hosts of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting canceled the traditional family photo after several diplomats objec
Israel's Election Fallout Threatens US Support as Isolation Deepens
Israel's election produced no clear winner, deepening its isolation and straining US ties. New leaders must repair bipar