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Alligator wanders into North Carolina bagel shopSociety

A small alligator made its way into the back room of Bagel Dock Express in North Carolina, then wandered into the main dining area and frightened employees.

GGuardian News
Funeral held for CFB Wainwright fire victim Pte. Shaun FarrellSociety1:12:22

A funeral was held Wednesday for 23-year-old Pte. Shaun Farrell, who died in the CFB Wainwright tragedy on October 17. The full military service was to take place in his hometown of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, with friends, family, Canadian Armed Forces representatives and Premier Scott Moe expected to speak.

GGlobal News
World leaders react to US midterm electionsWorld

Maggie Rulli reports on international reactions to the US midterm elections, describing the result as a decisive rebuke of President Donald Trump.

AABC News
Bedok South, Xilin and Sungei Bedok MRT stations to open on Dec 26Society

Three new stations in eastern Singapore will open on Dec 26, offering commuters more route choices and cutting some journeys by 10 to 25 minutes. Bedok South will serve the Thomson-East Coast Line, Xilin the Downtown Line, while Sungei Bedok will link the two major rail corridors.

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Democrats stun Texas as Talarico and Hinojosa win in Republican strongholdPolitics

James Talarico’s Texas victory was one of the biggest shocks of the US midterms. He defeated Republican Ken Paxton, becoming the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state in nearly four decades and marking a major breakthrough in a Republican stronghold.

AAl Jazeera English
Democrats win US House, cementing control over CongressPolitics

Democrats won control of Congress in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections, in a broad rejection of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party that extended deep into reliably Republican territory.

TThe Associated Press
How Russia uses AI and bot farms to undermine support for UkraineWorld

Russia’s disinformation strategy extends beyond fake accounts and misleading posts. It is building infrastructure to amplify divisive messages, exploit existing political tensions and shape public opinion. The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek spoke with James Pamment, head of Lund University’s Psychological Defense Research Institute, about the strategy.

TThe Kyiv Independent
‘Michael Strahan’s ICONIC Fashion’ trailer releasedCulture

Michael Strahan invites viewers into the world of style and fashion, featuring Heidi Klum, Tommy Hilfiger, Dwyane Wade and Molly Rogers. The special premieres on ABC on Nov. 10 and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

AABC News
GovTech’s AntiScam Pango app analyzes notifications to flag suspicious chatsTech

Developed by GovTech Singapore and Google DeepMind, AntiScam Pango analyzes message notifications to help users spot potential scams on platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. The app is in beta and available only on Android. GovTech says it will consider integrating its capabilities into ScamShield as the product develops.

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Morning News NOW Full Episode – Nov. 4Politics

A Democratic surge is being felt across the United States, with the party potentially gaining full control of Congress. Democrats made history with victories in states that had not sent a Democrat to Congress in decades, while voters nationwide voiced dissatisfaction with President Trump’s leadership in the midterm elections.

NNBC News
Byron Donalds: Florida Will Be a State for EveryonePolitics

One of the few bright spots for Republicans on election night was Byron Donalds’s victory in the governor’s race to succeed Ron DeSantis. Handpicked by President Donald Trump to run, the congressman narrowly defeated Democrat David Jolly, becoming Florida’s first Black governor.

BBloomberg Television
Can the Republican Party break from MAGA, or will it stumble on without a leader?Politics

Ian Reifowitz calls the Republican defeat “an absolute and complete repudiation” of the president, linking voters’ economic frustrations to resentment over presidential enrichment. He questions whether divisions between progressive and moderate Democrats proved decisive and looks ahead to 2028.

FFrance 24 English
James Talarico wins Texas Senate racePolitics

James Talarico defeated state Attorney General Ken Paxton to become Texas’ senator-elect. He spoke live on “GMA.”

AABC News
Trey Gowdy on blowout election: ‘This is a really bad night’Politics

Sandra Smith presents voter poll findings on “America Reports,” as panelists on “FOX News Democracy 26” discuss how far-left candidates affect key races and what that could mean for the Democratic Party’s future.

FFox News
Singapore MPs question tougher penalties and overseas enforcement under new haze lawPolitics

During debate on Singapore’s proposed haze law, MPs asked whether the tougher penalties would be sufficient and how effectively the rules could be enforced across borders. Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu said the changes would provide businesses and investors with certainty through a strong, predictable legal framework.

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US midterms: Gen Z gives Democrats their strongest supportPolitics

About 50 million Gen Z members were eligible to vote in the US midterms. Young voters backed Democrats most strongly, with 75% voting for the party. Gen Z is set to become the country’s largest voting bloc in the coming years.

FFrance 24 English
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