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Nov 5, 2026

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Trump and Republicans face backlash over comments about Abdul El-Sayed 29.10.2026

Bishara Bahbah founded Arab-Americans for Trump, which changed it's name to Arab-Americans for Peace last year.

Schools struggle to measure AI’s impact on students 29.10.2026

Schools are experimenting with AI, and a lot of them are encountering the same problem: It’s hard to measure whether the technology is good or bad for students.

Foreign actors have meddled in U.S. elections before. What are the risks this year? 29.10.2026

Russia is one foreign actor that has been trying for at least a decade to influence U.S. voters.

Brewers win the World Series 29.10.2026

The Milwaukee Brewers have won their first MLB World Series, winning the series 4-1 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

BioWare co-founder on the game studio's closure and legacy 29.10.2026

Video game fans are mourning BioWare, the legendary studio behind hit franchises like "Mass Effect," "Dragon Age" and "Baldur's Gate."

New reporting reveals the Democrats behind ballot-stacking in Alaska Senate race 29.10.2026

Reporting from The New York Times finds that allies of Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola recruited a man with the same name as Republican challenger Dan Sullivan in an effort to split the Republican vote.

The latest from Texas' midterm elections 29.10.2026

Democrats see an opportunity in rural Texas where some voters in traditionally red districts are frustrated with Big Tech and the construction of data centers.

What do costumers wear for Halloween? 28.10.2026

Costume experts McKenna Kelly and Perse Brunell-Lestrange talk about their work creating and selling costumes, what they wear for Halloween, and what you can do to create your best costume this year. 

Still recovering from Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians heads to the polls 28.10.2026

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the area, western North Carolina is still rebuilding, and the state says federal funding has covered only about 14% of estimated damage.

Former CDC official on latest resignation: 'This is not the CDC that I know' 28.10.2026

Dr. Jennifer Shuford's resignation comes just four months after President Trump appointed her to help steady the agency.

Trump merchandise stores are struggling to stay in business 28.10.2026

At least three Trump merchandise stores have closed this year, while others are seeing lower sales and having trouble finding current products.

How the AI race is impacting Seattle's economy 28.10.2026

Microsoft has announced its largest-ever buyout offer to a quarter of its workforce, which comes out to 60,000 workers.

This year's midterms are the most expensive in U.S. history 28.10.2026

Much of the money is coming from megadonors and industries connected to artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and lobbying groups promoting Israel.

'Free birth' gains attention on social media despite medical risks 28.10.2026

Giving birth at home without medical assistance is gaining more attention. But experts say it carries a lot of risks.

UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon will end this year 28.10.2026

Peacekeepers there say no one will be left to monitor Hezbollah or witness Israel's destruction in south Lebanon.

Toledo was dubbed 'Glass City' in the 1800s. It still lives up to the name 28.10.2026

Toledo, Ohio, was dubbed "Glass City" after manufacturers concentrated there in the 1880s.

How could the federal government intervene in the midterms? 28.10.2026

Last week, the Department of Justice sued to prevent Alaska from certifying results in a Senate race there if the Republican loses.

Severe flooding hits the Four Corners 28.10.2026

The region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet has been hit with unusual levels of heavy rain over the past week, leading to intense flooding and necessitating water rescues.

'A Bad Deal in Mormon Land' smashes faith, crime and history into a wry, page-turning thriller 28.10.2026

A fraudulent spirit medium desperate for cash. A muckraking journalist out for revenge. A polygamist wife who hates polygamy. All circling a seance in 1908 Salt Lake City. And that's just the beginning.

A closer look at the midterm elections at stake in Montana 28.10.2026

Independent candidate Seth Bodnar has shaken up the Senate race in the state and gained high-profile endorsements from democrats and independents alike.

Bulletproof glass and panic buttons: Election officials on keeping elections and workers safe 27.10.2026

Since the 2020 election, violent threats against election officials have become common.

New congressional map in Florida could shape the outcome of House races 27.10.2026

There are 28 House races in Florida this midterm election.

Stadium issues force WNBA to play Game 6 Thursday afternoon 27.10.2026

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals will be played at the odd time of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday due to stadium scheduling problems.

The case for saying 'no' to new things 27.10.2026

From TV commercials to our social media feeds, we're being bombarded with new things to consume.

Moderna and Merck's mRNA vaccine reduces melanoma recurrence by 42% 27.10.2026

Melanoma is one of the deadliest skin cancers, and the results of the study have many in the field wondering if this therapy can be applied to other deadly cancers.

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