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Politics · United StatesTop donors gave over $1.5 billion to US mid-term elections
The 15 largest contributors to the US mid-term elections have collectively donated more than $1.5 billion. Major donors included Elon Musk, Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, and George Soros, with funds directed towards both Republican and Democratic parties and related PACs.
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Politics · United StatesUS judge blocks Trump administration's noncitizen voter list plan
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to send states lists of suspected noncitizen voters. Critics argue the move could disenfranchise eligible voters and overstep state authority, while the administration stated it aims to prevent illegal voting.
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Politics · United StatesUS 2026 Midterm Elections Test Donald Trump's Presidency and Congressional Control
On Tuesday, Americans vote in the 2026 midterms that will decide whether Republicans keep their narrow House majority and Senate seats. Trump faces low approval ratings, a war with Iran and a costly cost‑of‑living squeeze, while polls show 54% of his base would back him even if he loses.
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Politics · United StatesUndercover Videos Released on James Talarico Before Midterms
Undercover videos released by the O'Keefe Media Group one day before the midterm elections feature individuals claiming James Talarico's moderate public stance is a campaign strategy. The tapes allege he holds progressive positions privately.
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Politics · United StatesParents protest after 1-year-old Kohen Wiley shot by Mississippi officer
Kohen Wiley, a 1‑year‑old, was killed when Senatobia police Sgt. Hunter Foster fired into his mother’s car, saying it threatened to hit him. His parents protested at Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office, demanding a meeting after the AG’s office deemed the shooting appropriate. The ATF is investigating a fire at the police building.
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Politics · United StatesIndiana Governor Braun denies clemency as execution of Jeffrey Weisheit set for Thursday
Governor Mike Braun said Monday he will not grant clemency to death‑row inmate Jeffrey Weisheit, who is scheduled for lethal‑injection execution on Thursday for the 2010 murders of Alyssa and Caleb Lynch. Weisheit’s lawyers argue the pharmacy supplying the drugs is on indefinite probation.
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Politics · United StatesEx-FBI Chief Sues DOJ Over Broadview Six Case
Former FBI Chicago head Douglas DePodesta is suing the U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois, and FBI director. He alleges he was forced to resign and scapegoated for failed immigration prosecutions, specifically the Broadview Six case.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Manufacturing Activity Grows for Tenth Month
US manufacturing activity expanded for the tenth consecutive month in October, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI increasing to 55.5. While production and new orders saw growth, input prices remained elevated, indicating persistent inflationary pressures.
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Climate · United StatesSouth Dakota Faces Water Shortages as Aquifers Decline
South Dakota is experiencing significant water shortages due to a combination of factors including population growth, prolonged drought, and increased water consumption. Aquifers are not replenishing quickly enough to meet demand, leading to concerns about future water availability.
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Politics · United StatesUS Intelligence Budgets Hit Record $109 Billion
US intelligence budgets reached a record $109 billion in fiscal year 2026. However, this figure is $6.5 billion less than what the Trump administration had requested, marking the largest shortfall in 14 years of available data.
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Politics · United StatesWashington DC power outage hits Foggy Bottom before elections
A power outage affected over 1,100 Pepco customers in Washington D.C.'s Foggy Bottom and downtown areas on November 2. The disruption was attributed to a substation failure and occurred the day before the US midterm elections, leading to class cancellations at George Washington University.
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Politics · United StatesKennedy Center names 2026 honorees amid Trump building dispute
The Kennedy Center has announced its 2026 honorees: Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet, and Barbara Mandrell. The ceremony will be moved from the venue for the first time due to a legal dispute involving President Donald Trump's renovation plans.
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Politics · United StatesThomas Markle Snr moved to Florida dementia care home
Thomas Markle Snr, father of the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly been moved into a Florida care home for dementia patients. The move comes amid an FBI investigation into alleged child abuse images found at his home and storage units.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Drop, Tech Shares Steady
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, buoyed by stabilising technology and AI stocks and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal were cited as a factor in the oil price decline.
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Politics · United StatesHaley Stevens Endorses Republican, Drawing Vulgar Remarks from James Carville
Michigan Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, citing clashes with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed over anti-Semitic ads. The move drew sharp criticism and vulgar remarks from political strategist James Carville.
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Politics · United StatesLoeffler touts $100 billion in business support
Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced $100 billion in support for Main Street businesses for the second year running. She credited President Trump's policies for the economic figures, which are being used in the debate over control of Congress.
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Politics · United StatesTrump may blame Canada for election loss, reports suggest
Reports suggest Donald Trump may blame Canada if he loses the upcoming midterm elections. This strategy, according to the analysis, leverages existing public sentiment that Canada is 'ripping us off'.
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Politics · United StatesUS Senate Races to Watch in Midterm Elections
Control of the US Senate is expected to hinge on a handful of closely contested races in the upcoming midterm elections. Key battles in states like Michigan and Texas are drawing particular attention as indicators of broader political trends.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says US spies better than China and Russia
Donald Trump stated that the US conducts intelligence operations against China and Russia, asserting that American spying capabilities surpass those of its adversaries. He made these remarks at a rally in Iowa.
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Business & Economy · United StatesDollar Steady, Bitcoin Recovers Slightly After Binance Hack
The US dollar remained stable against a basket of currencies as investors awaited the outcome of the midterm elections. Bitcoin saw a slight recovery following a significant hack at the Binance exchange, which led to substantial withdrawals.
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Politics · Middle EastIran says US must act to prevent war
Iran's chief negotiator stated the ball is in the U.S. court to prevent renewed war, following what he described as a 'firm and rational response' from Tehran. The comments come amid reports of U.S. defensive strikes on Iranian targets.
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Lukashenko predicts Ukraine war end, praises Trump
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko predicted the war in Ukraine will end in the coming months. He also stated that former US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a nuclear conflict.
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US to Ask NATO Allies for More Ukraine Arms Funding
The United States intends to ask NATO allies for more money to fund Ukraine's PURL weapons scheme. This comes amid a funding gap of approximately $2 billion for approved weapons packages, with the US continuing to deliver arms before full payment is received from allies.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky says Russia planning energy attacks during US midterms
Volodymyr Zelensky warned on November 2, 2026, that Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine's energy and logistics infrastructure. He believes Moscow intends to exploit the distraction of the US midterm elections to carry out the strikes.
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Business & Economy · AfricaUS to remove South Africa, Rwanda from AGOA trade deal
The United States will exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the Africa-US duty-free trade deal, known as AGOA, from January 1, 2027. The decision follows concerns over trade barriers and governance practices inconsistent with the agreement's criteria.
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Politics · Middle EastIran says intensive talks with US underway to avert war
Iran announced on Monday that it is engaged in intensive indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to de-escalate tensions and avert potential conflict. The country has also offered to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions.
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Politics · Middle EastIran President Says Khamenei Authorizes US Negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government "certain authorities" to negotiate with the U.S. The development comes as oil prices fell and U.S. officials indicated a preference for diplomatic resolution.
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Business & Economy · UkraineUS Pushes to Resume Russian Gas Exports Through Ukraine
The United States has been pressing since September to resume Russian natural gas exports to Europe through pipelines that cross Ukraine. This initiative is reportedly part of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire over energy facilities, with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff said to have proposed the idea.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea Denounces US-SKorea Drills as Nuclear War Rehearsal
North Korea has condemned the recent South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise "Iron Mace," calling it a nuclear war rehearsal. Pyongyang stated it will continue to bolster its nuclear deterrence in response to perceived threats from the drills.
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Business & EconomyQuebec Company Recycles Fabric for New Products
Next Chance, a Quebec-based company, is giving discarded textiles a new life by upcycling them into products like reusable gift wrap and tote bags. Founded six years ago, the business aims to reduce textile waste and has set ambitious goals for salvaged fabric.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE official hopes for US-Iran breakthrough, prepared for worst
The UAE hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations but is prepared for the worst, according to Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president. He spoke at a conference in Manama on November 1, 2026.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS examines Black Sea ceasefire ideas amid food security fears
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that there is growing international interest in a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the passage of grain and energy shipments. India and Turkey have put forward proposals to facilitate this, which the US is currently examining.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US must target one or two sites in Iran
Donald Trump stated that the US has neutralized much of Iran's military but still needs to address one or two targets, including a suspected nuclear site. He suggested these could be dealt with quickly.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN staffer dies in Houthi custody, UN demands probe
A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office, Mohammad el Shami, has died in Houthi custody. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling for an independent investigation into his death.
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Politics · Latin AmericaRubio Denies US Role in Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazil Departure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied facilitating Flávio Bolsonaro's departure from Brazil to the United States. While Rubio stated President Trump authorized Bolsonaro's entry, he asserted the US government was not involved in arranging the travel itself.
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Iran targeted US air defenses before hitting Mideast bases
Iran's strikes on US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings. An analysis documented over 115 strikes damaging structures on 26 sites, prompting the US to move assets out of the Persian Gulf.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns US attacks would widen war
Iran's army has warned that any new US attack would spread the conflict to a wider geographical area. The warning comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert further hostilities and as both the US and Israel hold crucial elections.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US not rushing to end Iran war
Donald Trump stated the United States is in no hurry to conclude its conflict with Iran, describing it as "not a typical war." He also claimed Iran faces financial difficulties, unable to pay its military and police, while diplomatic talks persist.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia vetoes US resolution on Western Sahara mission
Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution aimed at ending the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara and establishing a new political one. A subsequent Russian proposal to extend the existing mission for a year also failed to pass.
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Politics · Middle EastUS Treasury Secretary: Iran's Economy May Contract 25%
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that American sanctions on Iran are highly successful, potentially leading to a 25% economic contraction by March 2026. He also claimed that Iran's ability to fund proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah is diminishing and that soldiers are not being paid.
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