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PoliticsLeader of Germany’s Free Voters party found dead in Berlin hotel

The leader of Germany’s Free Voters party was found dead in a Berlin hotel. Aiwanger had led the party in Bavaria since 2006 and its federal organization since 2010.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 22:04

Leader of Germany’s Free Voters party found dead in Berlin hotel

Bavarian politician Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel
German media report that Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s deputy premier and economy minister and chairman of the right-wing populist Free Voters party, was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday. He was 55; the circumstances of his death remain unclear.
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DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:00Original

ScienceScientist who brought frog embryos to Boston for cancer research cleared of smuggling charges

U.S. prosecutors have dropped every criminal charge against a Russian scientist who was detained in an immigration jail after arriving at a Boston airport last year with frog embryos for cancer research at Harvard Medical School.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:00

Scientist who brought frog embryos to Boston for cancer research cleared of smuggling charges

TechDo you use AI agents in your daily life? CNN wants to hear from you

Tech giants are betting that AI agents will become important to how people handle everyday tasks, including grocery shopping, package returns and vacation planning.

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CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:00

Do you use AI agents in your daily life? CNN wants to hear from you

EconomyD.E. Shaw adjusts its secret formula as competition intensifies

D.E. Shaw, one of the most profitable hedge funds ever, is modifying its secret formula as competition grows on all fronts.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 22:00

D.E. Shaw adjusts its secret formula as competition intensifies

ScienceUranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed

A new study says Germany’s B8 reactor project was not close to success merely for want of a little more uranium: its design lacked enough uranium and heavy water to build a working reactor. The research began in 2013, when University of Maryland physicist Timothy Koeth received a mysterious metal cube and recognized it as one of the uranium pieces used in the German effort.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:56

Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed

TechAlmost no one uses AI agents to book an Uber, company says

Uber said that during its busiest week last quarter, just four people booked rides through an AI agent.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:56

Almost no one uses AI agents to book an Uber, company says

EconomyDemocratic congressional sweep forces crypto industry to rethink Washington strategy

After two years of a Washington climate favorable to crypto and innovation, the digital asset industry is facing a sharp political jolt.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:54

Democratic congressional sweep forces crypto industry to rethink Washington strategy

PoliticsWATCH: What to know about Colorado’s congressional races

Democrat Jason Crow won reelection in Colorado’s 6th District, defeating Republican challenger Jason Clark.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:54

WATCH: What to know about Colorado’s congressional races

PoliticsWATCH: What lies ahead for Republicans?

Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez and Sonny Joy Nelson join an ABC News discussion of the previous night’s results. Ramirez is a Democratic strategist, while Nelson previously served as a special assistant to President Trump.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:54

WATCH: What lies ahead for Republicans?

Key takeaways from the GOP’s Trump-driven midterm wipeout
US voters gave Democrats control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, delivering a stunning repudiation of President Donald Trump.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:45Original
Social media reacts to Democrats taking control of US Congress
From Donald Trump blaming the Iran war for Republican losses to Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory, social media is filled with responses to the Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains and takeover of Congress.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:21Original
Democratic leaders celebrate midterm election success
The top Democrats in both chambers of the US Congress praised their party’s resounding midterm victory. Democrats are set to take control in January, with Hakeem Jeffries expected to become House speaker and Chuck Schumer to lead the Senate majority.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:50Original
Winners, losers and the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, a result the article says reflects voters’ desire for stronger oversight of the president. The party made gains in Republican strongholds and younger, more progressive Democrats emerged. Republicans now face debate over Trumpism and future leadership, while the Iran war and living costs hurt their vote share.
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DDW★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:27Original
Blue wave across America: Do US midterms signal the beginning of the end for Trump?
Trump urged voters to act as though he were on the ballot, and they did. Voters across the United States stripped Republicans of their majorities in both houses of Congress. How sweeping was the Democrats’ victory?
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:49Original
Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of Congress?
After Democrats won majorities in both houses of Congress, Trump gave mixed signals, saying he would accept the results and work with them while suggesting he would use his veto. Although his legislative influence will diminish, he retains executive powers, including executive orders and vetoes, to advance his agenda.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:04Original
WATCH: World leaders react to US midterm elections
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on how world leaders responded to a decisive rebuke of President Donald Trump in the US midterm elections.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:54Original
Trump loses control of Congress
Democrats made historic gains in the US midterms, dealing President Donald Trump a major setback. Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz examines candidates who won key races and flipped traditional Republican strongholds.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:42Original
‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterm sweep
Celebrities including Viola Davis, Bette Midler and John Cusack celebrated after Democrats regained control of both houses of Congress. John Leguizamo called it “redemption time,” while stars praised the party’s victories and the election result.
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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:40Original

PoliticsNABU detains deputy head of Ukraine police department

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau detained Vladimir Tsenov, first deputy chief of the National Police’s strategic investigations department, Ukrainskaya Pravda reported, citing a law-enforcement source. Newly released recordings reportedly identify him by the code name “Price.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:50

NABU detains deputy head of Ukraine police department

Politics17 better ways Elon Musk could have wasted $446 million

The article mocks Musk for spending nearly $500 million on midterm elections without stopping Texas Democrat James Talarico from defeating Musk-backed Ken Paxton with 55 percent of the vote. It blames X for insulating Musk from ordinary voters and points to data-center opposition and the prospect of investigations by newly elected officials as political risks.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:45

17 better ways Elon Musk could have wasted $446 million

Musk-backed candidates lose midterms despite financial backing
Tesla and SpaceX shares fell after Democrats swept to power in the US midterms. Elon Musk, founder of both companies, put more than $440 million into Republican candidates and causes, the election cycle’s largest campaign contribution. Yet candidates he favored lost races in Texas, where he has established roots.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:06Original
Elon Musk’s record election bet backfires, with backlash potentially reaching beyond one billionaire
Elon Musk’s $474 million election gamble faltered, while Democrats are threatening his Texas empire.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:29Original

PoliticsVance blames Iran war for GOP midterm defeat; Trump says he would ‘do it again’

An ABC News voter poll found that 34% of voters said the war was “crucial” to their vote.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:42

Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm defeat; Trump says he would ‘do it again’

Vance blames Iran war for midterm wipeout and questions its worth
Vance said his earlier recommendation to end the war was “sound advice” after the midterm losses.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:30Original
Vance blames Iran war, Israel ties for GOP midterm defeat
Vice President JD Vance said voter frustration with the Iran war and the US relationship with Israel led Republicans to lose the midterm elections. He distanced himself from some of President Donald Trump’s policies ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:30Original
Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm defeat—is he blaming Trump?
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance attributed the Republican Party’s decisive midterm defeat to the Iran war launched by President Donald Trump.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:27Original
Vance appears to question Iran war after election debacle
Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans’ midterm defeat on the Iran war and challenged those who argue the conflict was worth losing control of Congress. Citing a pollster, he said ending the war and changing US ties with Israel were among the top concerns of Trump voters planning to back Democrats. Trump said he had no regrets and would launch the conflict again.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:18Original
JD Vance says US war on Iran was the ‘real reason’ Republicans lost midterms
JD Vance said on Wednesday that the war against Iran doomed Republicans in the US midterm elections. The article says his remarks signal an effort to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run. Donald Trump acknowledged Iran was part of the electoral setback but said he had no regrets about starting the war.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:15Original
Vance says anger over Iran war was the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout
Hours after Democrats defeated Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed the GOP’s losses on public frustration with the U.S. war with Iran, which has pushed up oil prices while costs are already high.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:42Original
Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. With Democrats taking control of Congress, he vowed to veto legislation he called “insane.”
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:44Original
Trump links Republican midterm losses to Iran war and rising fuel prices
Trump attributed Republican losses in the midterm elections to the Iran war and higher fuel prices.
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TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:31Original

TechVMware launches vSphere Express virtualization for up to 128 cores

After many small and midsize customers said VMware steered them toward its expensive flagship private-cloud bundle, which includes features they do not need, the company announced vSphere Express, a lower-end virtualization option aimed at smaller organizations.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:38

VMware launches vSphere Express virtualization for up to 128 cores

ScienceNASA’s Swift space telescope plunges to Earth after 22 years in orbit

One of NASA’s leading space telescopes fell back to Earth on Wednesday, concluding 22 years of studying gamma-ray bursts and exploding stars.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:35

NASA’s Swift space telescope plunges to Earth after 22 years in orbit

WorldTwenty Ukrainian shelling attacks reported in DPR in past day, two killed

The Donetsk People’s Republic government said Ukrainian troops carried out 20 shelling attacks in the past day, firing 31 rounds and wounding six civilians. The attacks damaged 18 homes, 13 civilian infrastructure facilities, a bus and several emergency services vehicles, trucks and passenger cars.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 21:34

Twenty Ukrainian shelling attacks reported in DPR in past day, two killed

PoliticsZelensky makes surprise Madrid visit for talks with Sánchez and Latin American leaders

Zelensky travelled to Madrid to meet Sánchez, Felipe VI and Latin American leaders attending the Ibero-American Summit, seeking stronger support for Ukraine and closer ties with Latin America.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:33

Zelensky makes surprise Madrid visit for talks with Sánchez and Latin American leaders

PoliticsTrump enters final phase of elected career wounded but determined to retain power

Donald Trump was resoundingly rejected by voters on Tuesday night. He is entering the final phase of his elected career wounded, but newly determined to maintain a firm grip on power.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:31

Trump enters final phase of elected career wounded but determined to retain power

Trump praises ‘magnificent’ ballroom a day after Republican rout
Less than a day after Republicans suffered historic midterm losses, Donald Trump spent more than 20 minutes promoting the planned White House ballroom and its features without mentioning Democrats’ gains. He later acknowledged that the Iran war’s effect on fuel prices may have helped Democrats, but said the conflict was worth it and claimed Republicans would have won if he had been on the ballot.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:34Original

WorldNorth Korea test-fires new air-defense missile system, KCNA reports

In a Thursday report, KCNA said North Korea had put a newly designed advanced air-defense missile system through a test the previous day.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:30

North Korea test-fires new air-defense missile system, KCNA reports

PoliticsElon Musk’s Political Era Is Only Beginning

Musk’s preferred candidates lost in Texas, but the stakes for SpaceX and Tesla are too high for him to sit out the 2028 election.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:30

Elon Musk’s Political Era Is Only Beginning

TechHow I learned to love an obnoxious phone grip

After years of preferring minimalist phone accessories, the writer was won over by a conspicuous butter-shaped PopSocket grip and began embracing playful designs. The article also highlights Bailey Hikawa’s accessories, designed with input from disabled people, and PopSocket’s observation that more consumers want color, texture, and personality in everyday phone gear.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:30

How I learned to love an obnoxious phone grip

EconomyAMD posts record quarter as data center business nearly doubles and gaming slumps

AMD reported record third-quarter revenue of $13.4 billion, up 45 percent year over year. Data center revenue rose 97 percent to $8.5 billion, while gaming cratered. AMD forecasts about $17 billion in fourth-quarter revenue; if both companies meet expectations, it would surpass Intel's revenue for the first time.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:29

AMD posts record quarter as data center business nearly doubles and gaming slumps

TechIndra leads Spanish alliance to protect Europe’s underwater infrastructure

The project will combine sovereign AI, advanced sensors and unmanned vehicles to monitor the water continuously from the surface to the seabed, aiming to establish Spain’s industry as a European security benchmark.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:29

Indra leads Spanish alliance to protect Europe’s underwater infrastructure

Indra to lead Spanish alliance safeguarding Europe’s undersea infrastructure
The project will combine sovereign AI, advanced sensors and unmanned vehicles to continuously monitor waters from the surface to the seabed, aiming to make national industry a benchmark for European security.
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SportsWorld Archery Europe lifts restrictions on Russian athletes

World Archery Europe says its Executive Board will lift existing restrictions on Russian Archery Federation athletes, teams and officials at its sanctioned events from January 1, 2027. The reinstatement remains subject to applicable laws, host-country requirements, visa restrictions and public authority instructions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:27

World Archery Europe lifts restrictions on Russian athletes

PoliticsNetanyahu cites ‘serious concerns’ over foreign spending to sway Israeli election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there were “serious suspicions” of foreign interference in the country’s recent parliamentary election. He alleged foreign countries spent large sums to influence the results, while the largest Arab-Israeli bloc called the accusations “political persecution.”

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:26

Netanyahu cites ‘serious concerns’ over foreign spending to sway Israeli election

PoliticsSouth Africans vote in key municipal elections

Millions of South Africans are voting to elect municipal governments in a crucial test for the ruling African National Congress.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:26

South Africans vote in key municipal elections

TechOpenAI is already seeking to shape the 2028 election

OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants artificial intelligence to define the 2028 election. He is proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s business interests.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:25

OpenAI is already seeking to shape the 2028 election

CultureBob Dylan meets Pope Leo at the Vatican

Legendary musician Bob Dylan had a private audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Wednesday.

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Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo at the Vatican

Bob Dylan visits the pope as Leo welcomes the legend to the Vatican
Bob Dylan visited Pope Leo XIV, who welcomed the legendary musician to the Vatican.
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AABC News★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:29Original
Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The Pope gave him a rosary, while Dylan, a Nobel laureate, presented his autobiography. Dylan is due to perform in Rome tomorrow.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:26Original

PoliticsBallot measure takeaways: Voters back abortion rights, photo ID and citizenship requirements

In ballot measures held across the country Tuesday, voters generally supported abortion rights while also backing voter identification rules and affirming that only U.S. citizens may vote in state elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:24

Ballot measure takeaways: Voters back abortion rights, photo ID and citizenship requirements

SocietyHospitals in Prince George and Mackenzie declare Code Orange after major bus crash

Hospitals in Prince George and Mackenzie, B.C., declared Code Orange following a major bus crash.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:23

Hospitals in Prince George and Mackenzie declare Code Orange after major bus crash

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WorldUkraine war latest: Kyiv suffers worst water outage of full-scale war after mass Russian assault

Mass Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system on Nov. 3 left residents across Kyiv without water for more than 24 hours, the city’s most severe outage of the full-scale war. Service began to stabilize by the afternoon of Nov. 4. Separately, the death toll from a Russian airstrike on a school in Komyshuvakha rose to 40 as rescue teams continued searching for a third day.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-11-04 21:21

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv suffers worst water outage of full-scale war after mass Russian assault

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Ukraine raises death toll from Russian strike in Zaporizhia to 40
Ukrainian authorities say 40 people were killed in a Russian attack on an aid centre in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhia region, and more than 30 may remain beneath the rubble. Russian drones are disrupting rescue work, but local officials say it will continue. The UN human rights mission in Ukraine said the bombing likely violated international law.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:31Original
Russian strikes cause Kyiv’s worst water outage of full-scale war
Mass Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system on Nov. 3 cut power to Kyiv and left residents in most districts without water for more than 24 hours. The city-run water company said the system was stabilized by the afternoon of Nov. 4, though it took hours for supplies to resume. Experts warned that winter outages could worsen and urged residents to store water.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-04 19:45Original

SocietyCanadian mother and daughter killed in suspected grizzly bear attack

Authorities say Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, disappeared after hiking near their home in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Their bodies were recovered on Monday and Tuesday. Officials said evidence suggested a bear may have been involved, but it was unclear whether more than one was responsible; officers are seeking to capture any bears involved.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:14

Canadian mother and daughter killed in suspected grizzly bear attack

Suggested curfew and night patrols after suspected fatal grizzly attack near Bella Coola
After a mother and daughter were killed in a suspected grizzly attack near Bella Coola, B.C., the Nuxalk Nation is advising residents to stay indoors by 8 p.m.
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CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:08Original
Mother and daughter killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm
Conservation officers in British Columbia confirmed that 20-year-old Selah Reed and her mother, Jenny Balcarras, were killed in an attack believed to involve grizzly bears. The women had been reported missing over the weekend and were found near a trail close to Bella Coola. Officers are investigating whether multiple bears were involved.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:42Original

HealthIsrael restricting treatment abroad for 1,100 child amputees in Gaza, NGO says

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor says Israeli travel restrictions, including on medical evacuations, are keeping children in Gaza from specialised treatment abroad. It reports that 1,134 children have undergone amputations because of Israeli attacks, while few receive the long-term care they need.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 21:13

Israel restricting treatment abroad for 1,100 child amputees in Gaza, NGO says

WorldZelensky discusses Abu Dhabi talks preparations with Witkoff and Kushner

According to video released by TSN, Vladimir Zelensky called US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss preparations for trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine talks scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, as well as consultations underway in Brussels among Ukrainian, US and European technical groups.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 21:13

Zelensky discusses Abu Dhabi talks preparations with Witkoff and Kushner

Ukraine and partners coordinate peace efforts ahead of Abu Dhabi talks with Russia
The European Commission hosted Ukraine talks in Brussels on Nov. 4, with representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, NATO and several European countries discussing efforts to end Russia’s war. The meeting aimed to align positions before trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11. Participants also discussed Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and economic prospects.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:32Original

TechBose’s QuietComfort headphones are more than half off

Both generations of Bose’s QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones are on sale. The first-generation model costs $169.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose, while the second generation is priced at $199. The headphones offer features including Bluetooth multipoint connectivity and, on the newer model, lossless USB-C audio.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:13

Bose’s QuietComfort headphones are more than half off

TechMeta acquires AI coding startup Conductor

Conductor lets software engineers deploy teams of agents to work on different parts of a project at the same time. Meta has acquired the startup.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:10

Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor

PoliticsUK told debt relief and aid cannot replace slavery reparations

Caribbean reparatory justice leaders say UK debt relief and development aid cannot substitute for reparations for centuries of slavery. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed structured talks and said Britain could apologise, while ruling out reparations. He also proposed discussing debt resets for smaller Commonwealth countries and announced £40m for Caribbean infrastructure over three years.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:10

UK told debt relief and aid cannot replace slavery reparations

TechTelstra apologises after users receive phantom missed-call alerts

Thousands of Telstra users reported phantom calls or missed-call and voicemail alerts arriving days late. The company said an issue with its MessageBank service had been fixed on Wednesday night and apologised for the confusion, adding that emergency calls, voice calls and mobile data were unaffected.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:10

Telstra apologises after users receive phantom missed-call alerts

SocietyTwo dead after incident at Citigroup complex in Florida

Florida authorities said two people died after an incident Wednesday afternoon at Citibank’s complex in Tampa, Florida.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:10

Two dead after incident at Citigroup complex in Florida

PoliticsWhat the US midterm results mean for China and the rest of the world

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, dealing a major setback to Donald Trump. The report examines possible implications for the conflict with Iran, Gulf states, the Russia-Ukraine war and US-China trade, as leaders and commentators weigh how the result could affect Washington’s policies.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 21:02

What the US midterm results mean for China and the rest of the world

Five reasons Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in the US midterms
The article sees the Republicans’ heavy midterm losses as a sharp voter rejection of Trump’s first two years in the White House. It identifies rising living costs, an unpopular war with Iran, strong Democratic candidates, Trump’s slipping approval and shifts among Hispanic and Black voters as key factors.
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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:20Original
Analysis: Trump has long evaded political consequences, but the midterms changed that
The midterm elections marked a major shift in U.S. politics, with voters rejecting Donald Trump’s leadership.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:30Original
Two midterms: Republican redistricting ‘backfired’ as Democrats ‘exceeded all expectations’
Republican strategist Bryan Lanza says the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory delivered a warning to the party and that it must move beyond MAGA-style confrontation. He argues Trump should spend his final two years reversing damaging tariffs, addressing widespread discontent with immigration enforcement and navigating the deeply unpopular Iran war.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:09Original

EconomyPro-crypto candidates win 241 seats as power shifts in Congress

The group’s unofficial tally lists CLARITY supporters among the winners, but its ratings do not establish that they would vote to pass the bill.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:00

Pro-crypto candidates win 241 seats as power shifts in Congress

PoliticsDebt limit and tariffs top list of potential deals in Trump’s new era

Donald Trump will face a Congress firmly controlled by Democrats in January, setting the stage for two years of policy gridlock punctuated by acrimonious investigations and impeachment.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:00

Debt limit and tariffs top list of potential deals in Trump’s new era

PoliticsTrump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge but failed

Republicans tried to gain an advantage by redrawing congressional districts, but the plan did not work in the midterm elections.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:00

Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge but failed

HealthHow healthy are your muscles?

Experts in body mechanics say muscle health is connected to longevity and how effectively the body fights disease.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 21:00

How healthy are your muscles?

WorldSwitzerland follows EU in lifting sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman

Swiss authorities have followed the European Union in removing Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from their sanctions lists. Restrictions have also been lifted on former Crimean Federal University rector Andrey Falaleyev and Redbird Corporate Services Ltd. Three other people were removed from the list after their deaths.

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Switzerland follows EU in lifting sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman

PoliticsUS midterm results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses

A Democratic landslide has shaken US politics, while several tightly contested races remain undecided. Trump blamed the Iran war for the losses.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 21:00

US midterm results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses

WorldRosatom chief calls Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant workers who report for duty heroes

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev called Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant employees who continue reporting for duty to keep units safe and maintain equipment true heroes. He also alleged that Ukrainian forces seek to expose as many people as possible to victims of their crimes to intimidate Enerhodar residents.

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Rosatom chief calls Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant workers who report for duty heroes

TechBig Tech says voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump,” not “anti-tech”

Trump’s rapid US AI buildout faces a major slowdown after voters backed candidates and measures favoring tighter AI and data center restrictions. Redbud Consulting tracked 44 ballot measures in 10 states seeking to restrict data centers; 38 have passed so far. Analysts said most would chiefly affect projects planned for 2028, not those already approved or under construction through 2027.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:55

Big Tech says voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump,” not “anti-tech”

The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
In the 2026 midterms, data-center interests suffered setbacks in prominent Senate contests and municipal votes on land-use changes.
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WWIRED★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:56Original
Data centers lose ground in the midterms
Candidates elected across the US favor data-center moratoriums, while local ballot measures added hurdles to expansion, dealing a blow to a key pillar of the AI industry. In an NBC News Election Day poll, 76 percent of voters opposed data centers in their communities. Of 45 local measures addressing them, 33 were set to restrict development as of Wednesday morning.
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TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:05Original

SocietyNational chief says he did not mean to 'hurt anybody' with remarks on Métis identity

A national chief said his remarks about Métis identity were not intended to “hurt anybody.”

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:54

National chief says he did not mean to 'hurt anybody' with remarks on Métis identity

PoliticsDemocrats plan affordability and anti-corruption agenda after midterm sweep

With control of Congress, Democrats are preparing legislation to address affordability and are also seeking to rein in President Donald Trump.

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Democrats plan affordability and anti-corruption agenda after midterm sweep

EconomyPrivatBank wins major victory in $3 billion battle with former oligarch owners

The U.K. Supreme Court rejected PrivatBank’s former owners’ final appeal in a $3 billion fraud case, clearing the way for the state-owned Ukrainian bank to pursue recovery worldwide. The case followed a $5.5 billion hole discovered in the bank’s ledger in 2016. A London court found Ihor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholyubov liable for fraud.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:52

PrivatBank wins major victory in $3 billion battle with former oligarch owners

PoliticsTrump says he has no intention of firing Hegseth

President Donald Trump said he does not plan to dismiss War Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he believes Hegseth is doing a very good job. CBS News had earlier reported, citing sources, that Trump discussed Hegseth’s possible dismissal with aides.

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Trump says he has no intention of firing Hegseth

WorldTrump says he can end war with Iran whenever he wants, but it must be done right

Asked when the US-Israeli operation against Iran might end, Trump said he could stop the war whenever he chose, but it had to be done right. He added that the United States would never let Iran have a nuclear weapon.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:49

Trump says he can end war with Iran whenever he wants, but it must be done right

PoliticsTrump’s second-term playbook: Fake news, AI and attacks on his critics

This fact-checking segment examines Trump’s second-term approach, including his repeated attacks on political opponents, AI-generated images used to glorify himself and promote political narratives, and what happens when journalists challenge him. It also notes the presidency has been marked by false claims, conspiracy theories and misleading content.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:44

Trump’s second-term playbook: Fake news, AI and attacks on his critics

PoliticsTrump says Iran war largely drove Republicans’ election defeat

Donald Trump said the war with Iran and rising fuel prices were largely responsible for Republicans’ midterm defeat, noting the conflict pushed gasoline prices up in the short term. He maintained that starting the war was worthwhile, saying Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

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Trump says Iran war largely drove Republicans’ election defeat

Will the US resume attacks on Iran?
Trump warned that the United States could attack Iran after the midterm elections. Tehran says it is prepared with a “maximum deterrence” plan and warns its response would have no geographical limits. As tensions rise again, mediators are trying to bring Washington and Tehran closer to a peace deal.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:25Original
Iranians celebrate Democrats’ US midterm victory
Celebrations in Iran followed the Democrats’ midterm win. Trump linked the GOP’s emphatic loss in part to the war on Iran.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:59Original
Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges Iran war’s impact
Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war affected the midterm elections, but said he is not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite voter dissatisfaction with the war.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:02Original
Trump’s broken promises on war and inflation helped Democrats win the midterms
US President Donald Trump told Fox News after the midterm elections that inflation was likely one reason Republicans performed poorly. Many Americans have been frustrated by the Iran war’s impact on prices, particularly gasoline, after Trump campaigned for a second term promising “no new wars.”
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:02Original
Joy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterms – but war is not over
Iranian figures celebrated what they described as Tehran’s role in bringing about “regime change” in the US, while pressure on Trump to attack and “finish the job” continues. Iran’s supreme leader said expectations of a change in US policy were seriously mistaken. The article also points to the Hormuz blockade and possible diplomatic efforts involving China and regional states.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:44Original
Iran hails US voters rejecting war as Khamenei warns hostility will persist
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said those expecting US policy toward Iran to change are “seriously mistaken” and warned that another US attack could widen the conflict. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans had voted against war, while Donald Trump left open the prospect of a major new strike on Iran.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:26Original

TechUK government considers restricting smart glasses sales over covert filming concerns

The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns they are being used to secretly film women. Safeguarding minister Satvir Kaur said officials are exploring limits on their use in certain settings and sales to particular users. She noted that some venues, including courts, already prohibit cameras.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:43

UK government considers restricting smart glasses sales over covert filming concerns

PoliticsHungary releases communist-era files revealing up to 60,000 former informants

Hungary released secret police files from the communist era on Wednesday, identifying as many as 60,000 informants. The move offers Hungary a path to confront its repressive past.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:43

Hungary releases communist-era files revealing up to 60,000 former informants

Hungary opens Communist-era secret service files 36 years later
Hungary’s government has ordered the full release of Communist-era secret police agent files, including informants’ names and key details. The move fulfills a pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar and his Tisza party and is reigniting debate over informants, guilt and responsibility.
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DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:30Original
Hungary releases secret police files 47 years after communism fell
Hungary has opened communist-era secret police records to the public. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the release fulfils a campaign promise and could help society heal, while critics say it is late, incomplete and risks misleading people, deepening divisions and causing anguish for families. The first release covers about 60,000 recruits; further files are due in February.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:28Original
Hungary opens communist-era secret police files naming informants
Hungary has made thousands of communist-era secret police records public in a searchable database, revealing about 60,000 names of people who worked as informants. Prime Minister Peter Magyar said families may encounter difficult information about deceased relatives. Another batch of records is expected by February.
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DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:36Original
Hungary opens communist-era informer files in belated reckoning with Cold War past
Hungary put tens of thousands of communist-era secret police files online on Wednesday, exposing the extensive informer network used to spy on citizens during decades of one-party rule.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-11-04 10:50Original

WorldSerbia detains police officers over alleged force against protesters

Serbian authorities detained nine serving officers and a former officer over alleged excessive force against people held during last year’s anti-corruption protests in Belgrade. The interior ministry said the suspects tortured and intimidated detainees in a government compound garage.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:42

Serbia detains police officers over alleged force against protesters

PoliticsThe biggest pro-AI super PAC network had little impact on the midterms

Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s wealthiest billionaires, had a $100 million war chest and aggressively opposed AI regulation, but its efforts amounted to little on Tuesday night.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:41

The biggest pro-AI super PAC network had little impact on the midterms

PoliticsWATCH: Candidates make midterms history

Projections put Keisha Lance Bottoms on course in Georgia, David Crowley in Wisconsin and Byron Donalds in Florida to become each state's first elected Black governor.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:41

WATCH: Candidates make midterms history

PoliticsDemocrats won on affordability. Whether they can deliver is another matter

Democrats scored historic electoral victories by pledging to make life more affordable. The issue united voters across political and demographic divides, but whether the party can fulfill that promise is a separate question.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:39

Democrats won on affordability. Whether they can deliver is another matter

PoliticsNative American women make history in U.S. midterm elections

Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan made history in the U.S. midterms, becoming the first Native American woman elected governor and the first elected to the U.S. Senate, respectively. Their victories mark a milestone for Indigenous political representation.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:37

Native American women make history in U.S. midterm elections

WorldNo consensus yet on UN Security Council reform, Russian Foreign Ministry says

A reform framework for the UN Security Council that would satisfy an overwhelming majority has yet to emerge, Russian Foreign Ministry official Kirill Logvinov said. He said no UN member state should be excluded, warning that doing so could undermine the Council’s legitimacy and effectiveness. Intergovernmental negotiations are underway in New York.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:36

No consensus yet on UN Security Council reform, Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russia will never agree to restrictions on UN Security Council veto power
Kirill Logvinov, a director in Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said Moscow would reject any proposal to restrict Security Council veto use, calling it a responsibility rather than a privilege. He attributed the council’s declining effectiveness to Western countries’ efforts to advance their own agenda and said reform is the prerogative of UN member states.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:28Original

PoliticsAfter Texas’ blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?

After a blue wave in Texas, the future of Elon Musk and SpaceX in the state is in question. Since moving there in 2020, Musk has expanded his presence: SpaceX concentrated more of its Starship work in South Texas, established Starbase, built a factory near Austin and announced plans to move its headquarters there.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:36

After Texas’ blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?

Texas Blue Wave Creates New Risks for SpaceX
The Democratic wave in Texas could put deals Elon Musk struck with the state at risk of being undone.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:30Original

PoliticsWhat to know about recounts in Mississippi’s razor-thin Senate race

The Senate contest between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom has not yet been called. Mississippi law provides for neither automatic recounts nor recounts requested by candidates.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:34

What to know about recounts in Mississippi’s razor-thin Senate race

Society7 top-rated meat thermometers to help prevent overcooked dinners

These highly rated meat thermometers can help ensure chicken, beef and pork are neither undercooked nor overcooked.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:33

7 top-rated meat thermometers to help prevent overcooked dinners

EconomyCrypto powerhouse super PAC Fairshake meets its kryptonite

The crypto industry’s main campaign organization had built a reputation for being unstoppable, but more than a third of its spending did not achieve its aims, particularly in Ohio.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:29

Crypto powerhouse super PAC Fairshake meets its kryptonite

EconomyTrump’s wealth takes a hit after Democrats crush Republicans in midterms

After Democrats defeated Republicans in the midterms, Trump Media stock fell to just over $5 a share, its lowest level ever, while World Liberty Financial tokens also declined. Forbes estimated Trump remains $2.7bn wealthier than when he won the 2024 election.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:29

Trump’s wealth takes a hit after Democrats crush Republicans in midterms

TechHow Chinese AI is censoring the controversy over Mbappé’s comments about Mao

Footballer Kylian Mbappé implied that Chinese leader Mao Zedong was a dictator, prompting a wave of condemnation across China. Chinese AI chatbots are censoring information about the controversy.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:28

How Chinese AI is censoring the controversy over Mbappé’s comments about Mao