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Five State Supreme Court Races to Watch as Voters Decide Judicial Balance
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Midterms: Candidates Make Final Push as Economy Dominates Voter Concerns
Candidates are making their closing arguments ahead of Tuesday's midterms, with the economy topping voter concerns. Control of Congress hangs in the balance.
International
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 pattern emerges: threats backfire, offers work.
Healthcare
Mortality Surge Among Young US Adults Sparks Policy Alarm
A new study reveals a 71.2% increase in mortality among Americans aged 25-44 from 2010 to 2021, driven by substance abuse, chronic diseases, and social factors, prompting urgent political debate.
International
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 Kyiv crediting first lady Melania Trump for the deal.
Politics
West Virginia's AI Land Grab: Rural Communities Fight Back
A 2025 West Virginia law fast-tracks data centers and power plants, stripping local control. Residents in Tucker County fight back, fearing environmental and cultural devastation.
Politics
Olivia Rodrigo Backs Acton With Flowers and Concert Shoutout
Olivia Rodrigo showed support for Amy Acton at a Columbus concert, handing her flowers and wearing a campaign shirt. The endorsement comes amid a tight race with Vivek Ramaswamy.
Politics
Six Toss-Up Races Set to Determine Senate Majority
Control of the Senate hinges on six GOP-held toss-up races. Democrats have a 60% chance of flipping the chamber, with Texas and Ohio as prime targets.
Politics
Democrats Eye Midterm Gains as Trump Looms Over GOP Prospects
Recent polls suggest Democrats are poised to retake the House and have a competitive chance at the Senate, driven by anti-Trump sentiment and economic discontent.
Defense
Khamenei Warns US of 'Immediate, Impactful' Response to Post-Midterm Strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader warned the US against resuming strikes after midterms, threatening an 'immediate, impactful response without geographical limitations' and targeting US and Israeli assets.
Appeals Court Blocks Idaho Ruling on Abortion Health Exceptions
A federal appeals court has halted a district judge's order that would have permitted abortions in Idaho for health reas
Ricketts Holds 6-Point Edge Over Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race
A new NYT/Siena poll shows Sen. Pete Ricketts leading independent Dan Osborn by 6 points in Nebraska's Senate race, as T
Elias Firm Tied to Alaska Decoy Candidate as Investigations Expand
The Elias Law Group is implicated in an alleged Democratic effort to run a decoy candidate in Alaska's Senate race, draw
Trump Administration Moves to Deport Afghan Refugees via Pakistan
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan, where they may be sent to A
Trump to Hold Virtual Rallies in 19 States Ahead of Midterms; G20 Talks Resume
Trump will address supporters via telerallies in 19 states, his final campaign push before Election Day. Meanwhile, G20
Grade Inflation and Falling Effort Undermine the Value of a College Degree
Grade inflation and declining student effort have diluted the informational value of college degrees, raising concerns a
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
Congress Urged to Route AI Equity Pledges Into Social Security Fund
Anthropic's IPO share pledge and Musk's SpaceX giveaway prompt a proposal to route AI equity into an independent fund fo
Moore: Preventing campus sexual violence requires raising better men
Gov. Wes Moore says preventing campus sexual violence demands more than institutional reforms; it requires raising boys
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,
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
Finnish Police Investigate Google's Forest Clearing for Data Center
Finnish police opened a criminal investigation into Google's forest clearing for a data center, citing potential violati
Fuel Price Shock Forces MV Odyssey to Halt Global Cruise in Cambodia
A US cruise ship paused its three-year global voyage in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs, stranding 203 passengers. Th
Trump backs Bolsonaro's US entry after Brazil election loss
President Trump said he approves of Flávio Bolsonaro entering the U.S., criticizing Brazil's election as 'strange' and '
Lula's Return: Brazil's Trade Ties Test Washington's Patience
Lula's election win in Brazil presents Washington with a dual challenge: countering Chinese influence while preserving a