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Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 31 minutes ago

Voters still in line as Nevada polls close; results on hold

Polls closed across Nevada at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the midterm election, but voters already in line will still be allowed to cast ballots.

Regional - New York Times - 57 minutes ago

AOC Is Elected to Fifth Term in New York House District

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated her opponent, Diamant Hysenaj, despite having spent much of this election cycle campaigning for other Democrats across the country.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 59 minutes ago

Hertl's 2nd goal of the game with 32 seconds remaining lifts Vegas by Pittsburgh 3-2

Tomas Hertl's second goal of the night with 32 seconds left in regulation lifted the Vegas Golden Knights past the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 tonight.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

Trump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates

Abortion-rights advocates notched a victory Tuesday in Virginia while Maryland voters gave Democrats the clearance needed to redraw congressional districts in their favor as part of a national redistricting battle prompted by President Donald Trump.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Kathy Hochul Fends Off Bruce Blakeman in New York Governor Race

Kathy Hochul, New York’s first female governor, defeated Bruce Blakeman, capitalizing on voter frustration with President Trump and other Republicans.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

Receding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in the US Southwest

Skies began to clear Tuesday, but while floodwaters from almost two weeks of on-and-off heavy rain still inundated parts of the U.S. Southwest, other areas left mud-caked by receding torrents presented homeowners and businessowners with the filthy work of cleanup.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey House Race

Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat, unseated Representative Tom Kean Jr. in a New Jersey swing district. Mr. Kean was absent from Congress for nearly four months while he was treated for depression.

eco - Wolf Street - 1 hour ago

Multifamily CRE Meltdown Keeps Getting Uglier

The US government holds half of all multifamily mortgages. The rest is spread around.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

Dumonts buy out Miriam Adelson's shares of the Dallas Mavericks

Over the last nearly three years, Patrick Dumont has reshaped the Dallas Mavericks to align with his vision ...

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 2 hours ago

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as 1st Black woman to be elected Georgia governor

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor of Georgia, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson on Tuesday and flipping the top job in a key swing state.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 2 hours ago

Justice Department has sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that means

The Justice Department has escalated its investigation over an Alaska Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent, sending letters advising a prominent Democratic attorney and others that they are considered targets of the criminal inquiry.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Hillary Clinton warns Dems may squander midterm victory if they fail to stay focused after election

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned on the "Pivot" podcast that even if Democrats score major victories in the midterms, they could squander their gains if they fail to focus on the issues that matter to voters most.Clinton spoke with "Pivot" podcast co-hosts Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway at a live Election Night event and predicted a Democratic wave."I think we're going to wake up to a Democratic House and a Democratic Senate," she told the co-hosts.Galloway agreed with Clinton's...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Ned Lamont Wins Rare Third Term Against Ryan Fazio in Connecticut Governor Race

Democrats have held the top office in the reliably blue state since 2011, but Mr. Lamont is only the second Connecticut governor to be elected to three consecutive terms.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win Georgia's gubernatorial race against Republican businessman Rick Jackson flipping the governor's mansion blue for the first time in more than two decades.Fox News Decision Des projects the former Atlanta mayor will become the Peach State's first female governor and the first Black woman elected governor in American history.The victory marks a major breakthrough for Democrats in one of the nation's most closely contested swing states. Georgia vote...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Celebrity accused of sexual misconduct loses UK injunction battle to keep name secret

A human rights claim failed, but the injunction still prevents identification.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Trump Bedminster golf course falls to Dems as Republicans lose key House seat

A key New Jersey swing district is falling out of Republicans' grasp on Tuesday night in a critical victory for House Democrats.New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, which is where President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course is located, is projected to be represented next year by former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett after she was projected to defeat Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J.Kean, the son of former Garden State Gov. Tom Kean Sr., was seeking a third term representing the affluent a...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina

The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic challenger Annie Andrews has defeated appointed GOP Sen. Darline Graham, the younger sister of the late longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, to win a six-year term representing South Carolina in the Senate.With her major upset, Andrews, a pediatrician who ran as an outsider, becomes the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win a Senate election in South Carolina.Having a very familiar name in South Carolina and receiving two 11th-hour campaign tr...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Mamdani-backed socialist wins NYC House seat as DSA expands its reach in Congress

Claire Valdez, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 7th Congressional District, was the projected winner in her congressional race against Republican challenger Melvin Rivera, a community activist, on Tuesday evening in the race to fill the seat of outgoing Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y.Velázquez, who has held the seat since 2013 and has been a member of Congress since 1993, is retiring.The district’s strong Democratic lean made Valdez the favorite, and her victory marks another notew...

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 2 hours ago

Midterms may bring in wave of historic firsts for some states and the country

Featuring one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years, this midterm election has set up a possible wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson reportedly in the mix for NC State head-coaching job

Russell Wilson could be trading a TV studio for a Saturday sideline. Reports surfaced Tuesday, via NFL insider Adam Schefter, that the 37-year-old former Super Bowl champion interviewed for the open NC State head coaching job.The Wolfpack fired Dave Doeren on Oct. 24 after a 3-4 start. Athletic director Boo Corrigan is reportedly targeting two program icons in the search, Wilson and Philip Rivers.After retiring from the NFL in June following 14 seasons, 10 Pro Bowls, and a ring in Seattle, Wilso...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

A part of B.C. now observes the same time as a part of Florida

The Regional District of East Kootenay, which includes B.C. communities like Cranbrook and Kimberley, now observes the same time as Fort Walton Beach and Crestview in Florida.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Paul Pelosi hit with 6-month driving ban after pleading no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run

Paul Pelosi is banned from getting behind the wheel for six months after crashing into a parked car and fleeing in California wine country, landing the former House speaker’s husband back in court four years after his DUI conviction.Pelosi, 86, struck an unoccupied parked vehicle in Yountville July 3 and fled, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley said Tuesday.The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pleaded no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run and a traffic infraction ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Anthrax outbreak in Africa’s oldest national park is killing hippos

New York Times: The disease has killed 30 hippopotamuses in Virunga National Park.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Seneca Nation Elects First Woman President

Tina Abrams had served on the Senecas’ governing council since 2001.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Political Betting Slumps On Prediction Markets As Crypto And Sports Boom

Political Betting Slumps On Prediction Markets As Crypto And Sports Boom Americans head to the voting booths today with Democrats favored to take control of both the House and Senate according to mainstream polls and prediction markets. Attention has shifted to prediction markets, where the implied probability of a Democratic sweep stands at roughly 75%, down slightly from 78% earlier this morning.The attention on prediction markets over the last few years has not translated into s...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween

A California teen released after a prior shooting arrest is now accused of gunning down a pregnant mother of four at a Spirit Halloween store, prompting prosecutors to push to try the 17-year-old as an adult.Monte Smith was arrested Nov. 2 after the attack at Fairfield’s Solano Town Center left Constance Hages, 31, dead and six others wounded, according to Fairfield police.The Solano County District Attorney’s Office has also charged him with two counts of murder and asked a judge to move his ca...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida’s first Black governor

Rep. Byron Donalds just made history as the first Black politician to win a gubernatorial election in Florida as Fox News Decision Desk projected the congressman winning Tuesday's election. He is also the first Black Republican in the nation's history elected governor.Donalds, a three-term congressman from southwest Florida, defeated Democratic rival former Rep. David Jolly in a close race to win the Sunshine State's gubernatorial election, the Fox News Decision Desk projects.With his victory, t...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Following backlash against its education updates, Google says schools can choose to enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search individually

Isabel O'Brien / CNBC: Following backlash against its education updates, Google says schools can choose to enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search individually Google is playing defense on Tuesda

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Tech/Crypto Tank As Dem Midterms Sweep Odds Soar: Watch Election Night Results Live Here

Tech/Crypto Tank As Dem Midterms Sweep Odds Soar: Watch Election Night Results Live Here And so it begins...2040ET: Senate: 43D - 32R ~~ House: 42D - 18R ~~ Governor: 11D - 8RAs a reminder, President Trump posted on his TruthSocial this morning that "I think Midterm results will be better than you think."We shall see...The market does not like the way this is going......as Dem Gina Hinojosa takes an early lead against Greg Abbot in the Texas Governor race...As a reminder, a Democrat...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Trash truck engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway, causing lane closures, traffic nightmare

A trash truck traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the San Fernando Valley caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, prompting multiple lane closures.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

iPad mini OLED vs. iPad mini: What's new?

Apple's newest iPad mini is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with hardware updates that extend far beyond the fancy new OLED display.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says

It’s time for rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano to take center stage. On Thursday night, the undrafted UConn product will go from simulating plays in his living room with his wife to making his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars.First-year Baltimore Ravens coach Jessie Minter confirmed that Fagnano, who has spent most of the season as the team’s No. 3 quarterback, will start Thursday night. It is unclear whether Tyler Huntley will serve as his backup after the veteran quarterback sust...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) received a reported $70,000 annual pay raise while many Illinois students continue to struggle with reading proficiency. The IFT Executive Board approved a pay increase for IFT President Stacy Davis Gates, raising her compensation for that role from $180,000 to $250,000 annually, according to an Oct. 29 report from NBC Chicago.The state-level raise comes on top of her existing salary as president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), wher...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Spencer Pratt says $1,200 hotel 'fortress' was cheaper than security as death threats mounted

Spencer Pratt explained why his controversial stay at the Hotel Bel-Air was actually the cheaper option as he faced death threats while running for mayor of Los Angeles.The 43-year-old reality star faced scrutiny in May after TMZ reported he had been staying at the luxury hotel despite appearing to suggest in a campaign ad that he was living in an Airstream trailer on the site of his California home, which was destroyed in the devastating Pacific Palisades fire.At the time, the outlet reported t...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally

The Fox News Decision Desk projects former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina defeating former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, a close ally of President Donald Trump.The high-profile and expensive ballot box showdown gives Democrats another seat in the Senate as Cooper prepares to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.The race was projected as a victory for Cooper with 57.63 votes counted, with 66.40% going to the former Democratic governor and 31.96% going t...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Trump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and Senate

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is prepared to veto Democratic legislation when needed if Republicans lose control of Congress for the final two years of his presidency.As Americans flock to decide control of Congress as well as key gubernatorial and state legislative races on Election Day, Trump made it clear he remains confident in his ability to pursue the MAGA agenda even if his party loses legislative majorities."I have the ultimate power it's called 'veto,'" Trump told CBS N...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Scott Galloway's Unhinged Tirade Against Elon Musk Takes A Very Dark Turn...

Scott Galloway's Unhinged Tirade Against Elon Musk Takes A Very Dark Turn... Marketing professor and anti-MAGA podcaster Scott Galloway launched an unhinged attack on Elon Musk, branding the billionaire a "traitor to the West" before invoking the infamous Rosenberg espionage case, which ended with the execution of two Americans during the Cold War.Galloway spewed the incendiary comments during a discussion with former technology journalist Kara Swisher about Silicon Valley's growing...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Cat Wu, product lead for Claude Code and Cowork, has left Anthropic; Thariq Shihipar, who worked on Claude Code, announced his departure last month

Stephen Council / Business Insider: Cat Wu, product lead for Claude Code and Cowork, has left Anthropic; Thariq Shihipar, who worked on Claude Code, announced his departure last month - Cat Wu, who

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Bills release Super Bowl champion safety after serving suspension for spitting incident

The Buffalo Bills released Super Bowl champion safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday following his suspension for spitting at an opponent.Gardner-Johnson's last moment in a Bills uniform came in the first half of their Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders when he spat at center Tyler Linderbaum and tight end Brock Bowers just before halftime. The 28-year-old was ejected from the game.The Bills had their bye week in Week 7, and Gardner-Johnson served his suspension during the Bills' 36-10 win o...

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 3 hours ago

Miami gets top spot in first CFP rankings, but Tide at 5 and Irish at 11 bring a collective 'Huh?'

The undefeated Miami Hurricanes received top billing in the season's first College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday, with Georgia, undefeated Utah and defending national champion Indiana filling out ...

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 3 hours ago

Miami gets top spot in first CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Utah and Indiana;. Notre Dame 11th

The undefeated Miami Hurricanes received top billing in the season's first College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday, with Georgia, undefeated Utah and defending national champion Indiana filling out ...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Your phone's apps could have more permissions than they need – here's how to check

Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Final hours of 2026 midterm voting: A procrastinator's guide

Is it too late to vote? What time do polls close? Where's my nearest vote center? Answering all your last-minute questions about voting.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Democrats score major Senate victory as Pappas defeats Trump-backed Republican in key battleground

The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas of New Hampshire will defeat former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu in a competitive and expensive swing state race.With 19.18% of the votes reported, Papas captured 60.6% compared to Sununu receiving 37.61% of the votes, according to Fox News Decision Desk. He will succeed retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.The victory by Pappas, a four-term congressman, is a boost for his party as the race was viewed as a must-h...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

How Nvidia uses soft power to influence customers and shape US chip policy; sources: OpenAI took no public stance on China chip exports to avoid angering Nvidia (The Information)

The Information: How Nvidia uses soft power to influence customers and shape US chip policy; sources: OpenAI took no public stance on China chip exports to avoid angering Nvidia Last month, OpenAI S

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

What Went Wrong With Ballot Scanners In a Crucial Westchester District?

In Westchester County, north of New York City, the scanners were not working, creating a delay in counting election results.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Korybko: Washington's Claims Of Canadian Meddling Are Interesting and Ironic

Korybko: Washington's Claims Of Canadian Meddling Are Interesting and Ironic Authored by Andrew Korybko via Korybko (Substack),They're interesting because few could have predicted that Canada of all countries would one day meddle in American elections, and they're ironic because the examples cited are a sliver of how the US regularly meddles in other countries' elections.The US Embassy in Canada released a fact sheet in late October concerning "Canadian Activities In U.S. Politics" ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago
Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

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Initial release release(typesafe): 0.0.1 ( #41650 ) chore(infra): relax third-party dependency upper bounds ( #41407 ) chore(deps): bump certifi from 2026.7.22 to 2026.10.19 in /libs/partners/typesafe

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

West Hollywood approves domestic partnership registry for polyamorous people

The ordinance allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with WeHo, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

In a triad? A foursome? WeHo will register your relationship and you don't have to live there

The ordinance allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with WeHo, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami takes top spot, Indiana cracks top five in first official release

The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and despite a scare at Chapel Hill this past weekend, it’s the Miami Hurricanes taking the top spot at No. 1 overall.It was widely expected that would be the case, though, as the official top 25 rankings for the playoffs were released on Tuesday night.Of course, only 12 teams will be playing for the chance to win the national title when the rankings see its final call later this year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEThe Hu...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

TV host who proposed to Tom Brady in a wedding dress arrested by ICE after years on the run

Tom Brady took plenty of hits against the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, but dodging Ines Gomez Mont at Media Day was his cleanest escape of his career.Gomez Mont, the former Mexican TV host, now finds herself sitting in a Florida detention center after ICE picked her up in Miami last month over an immigration violation.EX-CIA OFFICER FOUND WITH OVER $40M IN GOLD BARS PLEADS GUILTY TO $194M FRAUDThat arrest capped years on the run from a separate $160 million fraud and money laundering case back hom...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

B.C. privacy watchdog launches investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach

B.C.'s privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the provincial Crime Stoppers society took adequate steps to protect personal information following a massive data breach that exposed more than 1.5 million anonymous crime tips across Canada.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Democrats hold firm in Georgia as Republicans fail to flip prized Senate seat

The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia has defeated Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins.Ossoff, once considered by the GOP to be the most vulnerable Democratic senator seeking re-election in the 2026 midterms, will now keep his job representing the southeastern battleground state in the U.S. Senate. He took an early lead in the race when polls closed Tuesday night, which only expanded as the hours wore on.2026 MIDTERM ELECTION DAY RESULTS: LIVE UPDATES...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago
Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

iOS 27.3 Adds Vertical Tabs, Adaptive Dark Mode to Safari

Apple is adding vertical tabs and an Adaptive Dark Mode to Safari with iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3 and macOS Golden Gate 27.3. The December updates will also expand Siri's browser controls, including organizing tabs and clearing site-specific history, with a later feature allowing Siri to understand and answer questions about content across multiple open webpages. MacRumors reports: Vertical Tabs are located on the left side of the display and use icons by default to save space, but there is an option...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Your desktop's front USB ports may be slowing down every device you plug into them

The front USB ports of your computer are useful, but they often can't compete with the rear ports.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 4 hours ago

Clark County speeds up short-term rental licensing in response to federal injunction

The Clark County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a faster licensing process for short-term rentals, the county’s latest attempt to revive ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

'Made In China' Hypercar Crashes In 300-MPH Test-Run

'Made In China' Hypercar Crashes In 300-MPH Test-Run Chinese automotive news website CarNewsChina reports that BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme supercar crashed on a closed-loop track in China while attempting to reach a mind-boggling 500 kilometers per hour, or about 311 miles per hour.Footage of the $3 million Yangwang U9 Xtreme shows the hypercar striking a barrier at high speed. The impact tore the vehicle to shreds, but the cockpit remained intact and the driver survived.Per the repor...

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 4 hours ago

Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI tools

Students using Google software in the classroom will not be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to artificial intelligence tools ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Wild video shows military helicopters nearly being hit by pregame fireworks

Whether it was on the field or during the pregame ceremonies, the Seattle Seahawks had a rough night on Monday.Before the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field, four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, flew over the stadium.The only problem? The helicopters were nearly struck by some fireworks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEThe timing of the fireworks was off, as the fourth helicopter had not yet cleared the st...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Flock Cameras Vandalized in Texas With Message: ‘Release the Epstein Files’

One pro-Flock resident interviewed by local news said he wasn't concerned about the Epstein files.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 4 hours ago

Polls begin to close in midterm elections as voters pass judgment on Trump's second term

The first polls were closing on Tuesday as voters, fed up over high prices and angry over the direction of the country, cast their ballots in midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Trash piling up in Koreatown, and residents demand change

Los Angeles plans to add 65 public trash cans in Koreatown after tenants raised concerns about a shortage of places to throw away trash.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Georgia Senator Warnock says only a 'spiritually sick' country would elect Trump twice

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said during an interview Sunday that only a "spiritually sick" country would elect President Donald Trump twice, calling the president a symptom of a larger problem.Politico's Jonathan Martin asked Warnock if America needed a "spiritual rebirth" and Warnock said, "Absolutely.""I think Donald Trump is a problem. He's a serious problem for our country. He's a danger," the Georgia senator added. "He's symptomatic of a deeper problem. We only a nation that is spiritually...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Paper ballot shortages spark Election Day scramble at polling places in several states

Voters in multiple states encountered paper ballot shortages on Election Day Tuesday, with some leaving polling places without casting ballots as election officials scrambled to address disruptions during the high-stakes 2026 midterms.Ballot shortages were reported at polling locations in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland as voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections.In Linwood, Kansas, where voters were casting ballots in a closely watched Senate race as Republica...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers

"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Trump admin puts alleged 'Decoy Dan' conspirators on notice in Alaska election spoiler probe

The Justice Department sent out more than 20 target and preservation letters as part of its investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan’s campaign for U.S. Senate in Alaska, two sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News Digital.President Donald Trump's DOJ launched in July its investigation into the retired schoolteacher suspected of being recruited as a spoiler candidate in the race against Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, earning him the nickname "Decoy Dan."A source familiar with the invest...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

California Released 24,000 Illegal Immigrants With ICE Detainers, DHS Says

California Released 24,000 Illegal Immigrants With ICE Detainers, DHS Says Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,Almost 24,000 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions or charges have been released into communities since Jan. 20, 2025, due to California's refusal to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said."There are more than 81,000 criminal charges or convictions associated with these non-honored det...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

What made Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro so much cheaper than others?

Nothing sister brand CMF made a lot of clever choices to keep the Phone 2 Pro cheap.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months

An 86-year-old man and his dog were rescued from a disabled sailboat drifting hundreds of miles off the California coast after he had not been heard from for more than two months.The man was sailing from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa, when contact with him was lost Aug. 20, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday.Authorities were alerted Oct. 24 that he was overdue, launching a search for him and his sailboat, the Willow Wind.TRAGEDY AT SEA LEAVES TEEN STRANDED ON OVERTURNED BOAT F...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz facing pressure to step down

A formal petition signed by members of the P.E.I. Progressive Conservative Party is calling for a vote on Premier Rob Lantz's leadership.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 5 hours ago

Cost of living, corruption top issues and voters deeply unhappy with Trump: Early election takeaways

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Eisenkot Refuses To Join US-Backed 'Unity Government' With Netanyahu

Eisenkot Refuses To Join US-Backed 'Unity Government' With Netanyahu Via The CradleIsraeli Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot says he will not serve in any government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even at the personal request of US President Donald Trump, Israel's Public Broadcaster (KAN) reported Monday."I will not sit in a government led by Netanyahu," Eisenkot reportedly said during a recent closed-door meeting, according to sources familiar with the discussion. i24...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Mike Florio ends 'conscious voting protest,' decides to vote in 2026 midterms

Tuesday morning, far-left sports blogger Mike Florio announced that he planned not to vote in the 2026 midterm elections.Florio described his decision as a "conscious protest against a system that is corrupt, ugly, and broken."The midterm elections will determine control of Congress, with voters also deciding a series of gubernatorial, state legislative, and local races. Apparently, Florio concluded that his most meaningful contribution would be staying home.That lasted a few hours.Despite the l...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Traversal, which provides AI agents for site reliability engineering, raised $120M co-led by Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint, and Khosla at a $1B valuation

Rashi Shrivastava / Forbes: Traversal, which provides AI agents for site reliability engineering, raised $120M co-led by Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint, and Khosla at a $1B valuation Traversal has raised

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Carney says U.S. 'asking less and offering more' with 'more intense' trade talks underway

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. have made progress on reaching a trade deal, but stressed more work is needed before any agreement is finalized.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 is coming to RTX Remix to 'enhance' older games

The NVIDIA modding platform lets you remaster classic games with modern graphics, and now DLSS 5 is included.

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

EU Court Advisor Warns Google AI Chatbot May Breach Copyright Rules

An adviser to the EU's highest court says Google's Gemini may violate publishers' copyright when it reproduces recognizable portions of their articles or circumvents paywalls and other technical protections to generate answers. Reuters reports: The case before the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union pitted Hungarian website operator Like Company against US-based Google's artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini. A ruling against Google, which could force the tech giant to pay f...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Here's how to adjust Apple AirPods for small ears

Those with small ears may require some extra finessing when adjusting their Apple AirPods to get the perfect fit, and there are a few ways you can ensure that.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Jim Bovard: Cynicism Should Win The Mid-Term Elections

Jim Bovard: Cynicism Should Win The Mid-Term Elections Authored by Jim BovardIn an era of clueless voters and profoundly dishonest candidates, cynicism is one of the last best checks on political power run amok.  Regardless of the final vote count in Tuesday’s mid-term congressional elections, both Republicans and Democrats have earned all the distrust they will reap.   Any hope that elections would safeguard the Constitution should have perished after 9/11. Consider the race for a ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Block reports Q3 revenue up 10% YoY to $6.7B, above est., Cash App gross profit up 27% to $2.07B, raises its full-year profit outlook; XYZ jumps 5%+ after hours (Reuters)

Reuters: Block reports Q3 revenue up 10% YoY to $6.7B, above est., Cash App gross profit up 27% to $2.07B, raises its full-year profit outlook; XYZ jumps 5%+ after hours Jack Dorsey-led Block (XYZ.N

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

PM, Manitoba premier only ones to bring up abolishing Indian Act at meeting: AFN chief

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the only leaders to discuss abolishing the Indian Act during a landmark meeting last week were Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Is Only $900 Right Now

Laptop prices keep going up, but this discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is one of the best deals I’ve seen in months.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Meta's Quest 2 and Quest Pro reach 'end of feature development'

The app stores will stay open for both devices after support ends next year.

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models' identity

Called FlashProve, the system would let anyone check that an AI response really came from the model it claims to be from.

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity

Called FlashProve, the system would let anyone check that an AI response really came from the model it claims to be from.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Lane Kiffin says he's 'sad' about changes to LSU-Alabama rivalry, tells LSU fans to 'start drinking' early

One of the many side effects of conference realignment and the advent of the College Football Playoff has been the decline of importance placed on traditional rivalries.An obvious example of this is the pause currently underway of the "Greatest Intersectional Rivalry" in college sports, the long-standing game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Both schools had some clear reasons for declining to schedule each other in 2027, with SC now in the Big Ten Conference, and sure enou...

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

D.A. sends back case against Newhall fire suspects for 'further investigation'

The L.A. County district attorney has sent the case against four people arrested on suspicion of burning down Old Town Newhall back to sheriff's investigators.

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Generative media inference startup fal raises $1.3B at a $16B valuation

Generative media inference startup fal today announced it has raised $1.3 billion in new funding at a valuation of $16 billion, according to Bloomberg. The company will spend the money on computing po

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Leading AI models are biased against certain accents when scoring interviews, presentations and tests

Artificial intelligence models replicate, and sometimes amplify, all sorts of human biases. In the last few years, University of Washington researchers have found AI has erased female characters from

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

Do Young People Understand the Democratic Socialists Of America?

Do Young People Understand the Democratic Socialists Of America? Authored by Christian Milord via The Epoch Times,Polls show that many young folks in their 20s and 30s favor the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Some polls estimate that more than 40 percent of folks in that demographic think that socialism, rather than capitalism, is a beneficial system for society.However, do these young people truly understand what the DSA stands for and what their policies would do to socie...

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows

The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies after on-field collision as authorities open investigation

His teammates affectionately called him "Demi," while soccer fans across Spain simply knew him as Jesús de Miguel. His death was confirmed Tuesday, one day after the beloved athlete was critically injured in an in-game collision.De Miguel’s career followed a path familiar to many professional soccer players. He worked to make a living from the sport, moving from club to club throughout Spain’s lower divisions.Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel began his career with Leganés’ reserve team in 2015. ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Joe Rogan warns 'woke' ideology is replacing God on the left and entering into Christianity

Podcaster Joe Rogan argued Saturday that progressive ideology has replaced religion for many on the left and that some are injecting their political beliefs into Christianity.Rogan said he believed the left was "much more loony" than the right because a large portion of the left has embraced secularism."Like when you think about the left, you generally don't think about like Christianity or any religion really. It's more of like a science-based like, ‘We're too smart for that thing.’ And I think...

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 6 hours ago

Trump makes Election Day pitch for Lombardo in Nevada race

The governor has kept Trump at arm’s length for much of the campaign, while Attorney General Aaron Ford, Lombardo's opponent, has worked to tie the two together at every turn.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

New Alberta bill would compel ‘neutrality’ for post-secondary institutions on political issues

Universities will be compelled to stay neutral and allow freedom of expression if the Alberta legislature passes a new bill introduced by the United Conservative government on Tuesday.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Jerry Jones calls for Cowboys star player to see the ball more after crushing overtime defeat

When the boss speaks, everyone should listen. When your boss is Jerry Jones, head coach Brian Schottenheimer would be especially wise to listen.Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver George Pickens was on the field for just 42 of a possible 74 snaps, the lowest percentage of snaps he has played in a game as a pro outside of last season's regular-season finale, which was a meaningless game. Pickens had just four targets in the Cowboys’ 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and that’s not enough for Jon...

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Anthropic Releases FlashProve: Cryptographic Proofs That a Reply Came From Committed Weights

Anthropic released FlashProve, an Apache 2.0 zkSNARK prototype that proves a reply came from a committed model without revealing weights. It proves Llama 4 Maverick at 110 tokens/second on 1 H100, wit