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Key US Senate races called as Democrats aim to retake chamber from Republicans
North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 2008, and the success of Cooper, a former governor, brings his party one seat closer…
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World
Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds becomes Florida’s first Black governor
Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
Politics
US democracy, Trump fatigue, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey finds
About 4 in 10 say the economy is the most important issue while 3 in 10 say the state of US democracy is of primary concern – well above the number t…
Politics
Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat
Democrats have flipped a Senate seat in North Carolina as they try to recapture majorities in Congress and break Republicans’ unified hold on power i…
Entertainment
Pierce Brosnan Endorses Callum Turner As Next James Bond As “He’s So Strong”; Josh O’Connor Reacts To Talk Around 007 Casting
Two names rumored to take on the James Bond role next are Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor, and reactions to the idea of them playing 007 on the big s…
World
Seven planes across Europe searched or diverted after ‘malicious hoax’ bomb threats
Seven flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats.
World
Midterm Elections: Pundits Start To Talk Of A Blue Wave — Or Even A Tsunami; Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History In Georgia
Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
Health
Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care
A law to end surprise medical bills has generated millions of high-dollar payouts for doctors.
World
Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat
Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S.
Entertainment
Weta FX and TAICCA Partner to Turn Taiwan Into an AI Screen Production Hub for Asia (EXCLUSIVE)
Weta FX, the New Zealand visual effects house behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar,” is teaming with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA…
World
Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war
“While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal, unjustified, horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that’s going on, there will be none of thos…
Business
Here’s why AMD’s stock is rising — and sending a confident message about the AI trade
The chip maker is showing “real” revenue from AI, shrugging off sustainability concerns and leading to an upbeat forecast.
World
Trump claims US will end military aid to Israel by end of this year
US President Donald Trump says he plans to stop the annual $3.8bn military aid package to Israel by the end of the year.
Politics
Justice Dept. Sends Target Letters to Democrats in Escalation of Alaska Inquiry
The move is a highly unusual action to take at the decisive moment in a close race between the incumbent, Dan Sullivan, and his Democratic rival, Mar…
Entertainment
Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Tristes Tropiques’ Sells To Well Go USA For North America; Swift For France
“Tristes Tropiques,” the latest genre outing from “New World” and “The Witch” director Park Hoon-jung, has been picked up for North America by Well G…
Science
The night-sky image so incredible the NZ man behind it has been accused of using AI
To create his spectacular image – now viewed millions of times online – Brendan Larsen spent two hours in September snapping hundreds of photographs…
Entertainment
BAFTA Unveils 2026 Breakthrough U.K. Cohort, Including ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Star Ella Bruccoleri
Imran Perretta (Ish) and Ella Bruccoleri (The Other Bennet Sister) are among 21 creatives who have been selected for this year’s cohort of BAFTA Brea…
Business
CrowdStrike launches AI kill switch that it says can stop internal agents that go rogue
CrowdStrike launched an AI kill switch that the company says can stop internal agents, block relaunches and cut enterprise network access.
Sports
Manchester United 3-2 Roma: Champions League – as it happened
Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?
Sports
Man Utd eye Man City's Ait-Nouri - Wednesday's gossip
Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri a surprise target for Manchester United, Crystal Palace could turn to England assistant boss Anthony Barry i…
Sports
Championship roundup: Devlin’s double for Portsmouth denies Swansea top spot
Birmingham sink Millwall to keep up good form Norwich thump Rams and pile pressure on Eustace Terry Devlin’s double denied Swansea the chance to take…
Sports
Raphinha underlines Barcelona’s class to give Aston Villa a reality check
On a processional night at the Camp Nou Barcelona produced a performance of unhurried, high-grade incision, easing to a 3-0 Champions League victory…
AI & Tech
Binance battles to save its brand after record $6.3bn crypto hack
Firm reveals details about how its cryptocurrency exchange was compromised, saying operation began in June The hackers behind the $6.3bn (£4.7bn) Bin…
AI & Tech
Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return
Britain's Jodie Burrage has received death threats and abuse on social media after she was beaten in the first round of the Chennai Open on Tuesday.
Business
UK and EU agree deal to remove Brexit checks on food and animal products
Agreement to ease rules on food imports and exports is expected to come into force in first quarter of 2028 The EU and the UK have completed their de…
Politics
King tells Commonwealth leaders that Britain’s role in slave trade was ‘shameful’ but stops short of apology – as it happened
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.
Health
STAT+: The health care affordability midterms, and billing urgent care as ER
STAT unpacks what the midterms mean for health policy, MAHA, and health insurance.
AI & Tech
Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search
Google will offer schools AI tools that purportedly don't give away the answers.
World
Who is hacking Europe’s supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?
Cybersecurity experts say national impact ‘minimal’ but incidents may represent the ‘foothills’ of a wider threat Food suppliers in the UK have been…
Science
Action needed to tackle 'biodiversity crisis'
The issue is part of wider concerns the government is not focused enough on the environment.
World
Asian Cup postponed due to Middle East conflict
BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.
Business
Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive as sales struggle
David Potts takes charge of Asda, which is based in Leeds, with immediate effect.
Science
Charity warns about damage of over-foraging fungi
It says over-foraging, particularly in protected areas, damages habitats and wildlife.
Health
New York child dies from measles in state’s first fatal case in 30 years
New York governor says case is ‘devastating reminder of what’s at stake’ when vaccine protections are eroded A child in rural northern New York has d…
Science
The brain’s hidden fear mechanism may explain anxiety and PTSD
This "better safe than sorry" survival mechanism could help explain why people with anxiety or PTSD sometimes experience intense fear in completely s…
AI & Tech
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2026
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more November 2026 discounts.
Health
Washington state resident dies from ‘severe illness’ after contracting bird flu
Individual, who also had underlying conditions, was hospitalized after being exposed to avian influenza A Washington state resident has died after be…
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