Trump has fixed the border but not inflation, say these voters

CBC News recently travelled to Starr County, Texas, to get a better sense of how voters feel one year after Donald Trump returned to the White House. Trump flipped this county in 2024, becoming the first Republican presidential nominee to win it in 132 years though residents are divived on his policies.

Trump's claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria bump up against facts

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to go "guns-a-blazing" into Nigeria over what he claims to be deadly persecution of Christians are prompting pushback in the West African nation.

GSDF deployed to Akita Prefecture amid rise in bear attacks

Troops will assist in the setting up of traps in the prefecture, though they are not permitted to help cull the bears themselves.

Fox News Poll: How Spanberger won Virginia governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor’s race, tallying significant leads among reliable Democratic groups while capitalizing on economic worries and the deep unpopularity of President Donald Trump in the state.Spanberger will be the first woman to hold the office in the Old Dominion State.The former Virginia congresswoman replaces term-limited Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, who was the first Republican to win a statewide election in...

Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive

Elsewhere, a titanic duel between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference saw the Chicago Bulls fight back from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers.

Game 7 of World Series draws highest ratings since 2017

Fox Sports revealed that 27.3 million viewers across the United States tuned into the championship decider.

Takaichi sticks to script in second day of grilling in parliament

The prime minister remained elusive in her answers, much to the chagrin of the opposition.

ChatGPT nickname and Trump tariffs nominated for Japan’s buzzword of 2025

Words and phrases related to the election of Japan’s first female prime minister and the country’s bear problem also made the list of nominations.

2028 already? Off-year elections provide crucial test for Trump and the Democrats

I hate the fact that I’m writing about 2028. You probably hate it even more.But there is a rhythm to off-year elections, and it goes like this:New Jersey (very blue) and Virginia (blue-ish) get an enormous amount of attention. TRUMP LOOMS LARGE OVER KEY ELECTION DAY 2025 CONTESTS DESPITE NOT BEING ON BALLOTPresident Donald Trump makes news every day, sometimes several times a day, but he has been MIA in terms of in-person campaigning, having decided that the thing stinks and he doesn’t want the ...

Mamdani’s Supporters React to His Victory Speech With Elation

At the Brooklyn Paramount, die-hard fans of Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, enthusiastically ushered out the old guard as they celebrated his victory.

The Motorola Edge 70 is another ridiculously thin smartphone

Motorola just announced the Edge 70 smartphone, which is an ultra-thin handset that could rival the recently-launched Apple iPhone Air. It's a bit thicker than the Air, at 5.9mm compared to 5.6mm, but the camera bump is less noticeable. As for that camera bump, the Edge 70 features a trio of 50MP camera sensors. The main camera can capture 4K video and there's also a front camera, an ultrawide with a macro lens and a dedicated light sensor. Like most modern smartphones, there are AI tools availa...

He’s Been Charged With Dozens of Crimes. Nobody Knows His Name.

He called himself by many names as he cycled in and out of prison. He is to be sentenced in Queens for deed fraud, but investigators still do not know his true identity.

Bear threat casts shadow over autumn outdoor activities

Twelve people have been killed by bears this fiscal year, and 108 have been attacked in Japan as of the end of September both the highest figures on record.

Eruptions of Joy and Pockets of Despair: New York Reacts to Mayoral Election

Zohran Mamdani won a contentious election that gained worldwide attention and drew droves of voters from brownstone Brooklyn to suburban Staten Island.

LIZ PEEK: Democrats cheer Mamdani's win they'll be crying soon enough

Democrats are jubilant: not only did they win elections in blue-state Virginia and New Jersey, they also elected a Democratic Socialist as mayor of New York City, the citadel of capitalism.My guess: they will rue the day that Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old con man political newcomer with zero management experience who hoodwinked his followers with unrealistic promises and a great TikTok-ready smile, became the face of their party.Democrats are already divided; that ripping sound you hear is the f...

AOC says Trump stopped MTG's potential Senate run, sparking her 'revenge tour' against GOP

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed Monday that President Donald Trump blocked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., from running for Georgia's Senate seat next year — a move she says prompted Greene’s ongoing "revenge tour" against the GOP.Ocasio-Cortez made the comments during an Instagram livestream, telling her followers, "Here’s some tea for you. MTG, people are like, 'Oh my God, she’s saying all these things, like, what’s gotten into her lately?' ‘Oh, like, she's bucking against T...

With Trademark Defiance, Cuomo Contemplates Another Loss

Before a dwindling and forlorn crowd, Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat in the New York City mayor’s race, but still somehow conceded little else.

Texas race to replace deceased Democrat advances to runoff

The race to replace the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District advanced to a runoff election between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards.The congressional seat, which covers some of the most densely populated portions of Houston, has been empty since Turner’s sudden death on March 5.A Democratic stronghold, there were 16 candidates in the race, seven Democrats, five Republicans, three independents and one Green Party candidate.Menefee, an attorney ...

MARK PENN: Democrats win the moment, but left-wing tilt threatens their future

Democrats roared back in the 2025 off-year elections, and that’s no surprise given widespread voter discontent with the economy and the political system in general. Democratic-leaning areas that flipped to Republicans in 2024 returned to the party this year.Part of the lesson is that moderate female candidates do well with swing voters, and Democrats certainly had two strong contenders in Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill. Both have military experien...

Zohran Mamdani’s Critical Views on Israel Continue to Divide Jewish New Yorkers

Jewish leaders had a mixed reaction to the election of Zohran Mamdani, who has repeatedly criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and its conduct during the war in Gaza.

What Chinese leaders really think of Trump

The Chinese view is that we are entering a prolonged phase of counter-globalization.

Search for alternate funding after gas tax abolition to be delayed one year

Abolishing the provisional gasoline tax, which the ruling and opposition parties formally agreed to scrap on Dec. 31, is expected to generate a revenue drop of about ¥1.5 trillion.

These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch

There are potential superstars and immense talent to be found up and down the banzuke.

These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch right now

There are potential superstars and immense talent to be found up and down the banzuke.

In a Speech Full of Hope, Mamdani Celebrates a New Political Order

Zohran Mamdani, in his victory speech, celebrated New York’s immigrants, working class and young people and said the city could show the country how to defeat President Trump.

In the New York City Council, Democrats Win Key Races

Democratic candidates won contested races in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, but a Republican firebrand won re-election.

Canon Promo Codes: 10% Off | November 2025

Save an extra 10%, plus $1,000 on cameras, lenses, and more with Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.

The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech

Mr. Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, addressed supporters at a venue in Brooklyn late Tuesday night.

Sabalenka to take on Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' match

Sabalenka will face Kyrgios in a modern rendition of tennis icon Billie Jean King's 1973 showdown with fellow American Bobby Riggs

Takeaways From the NYC Mayoral Election and Zohran Mamdani’s Stunning Win

Zohran Mamdani motivated voters to head for the polls, using a broad coalition of supporters to overcome Andrew Cuomo’s success in siphoning Republican votes.

Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani’s Wife and NYC’s Next First Lady, Dresses to Represent

On election night, Ms. Duwaji’s outfit spoke of her identity as well as the whole city.

Rama Duwaji, Mamdani’s Wife, Carves a Path of Her Own

Ms. Duwaji, an accomplished artist and reluctant campaigner, steps onto center stage alongside New York City’s new mayor.

Curtis Sliwa, Back in the Beret, Puts New York’s New Mayor on Notice

Mr. Sliwa, an anti-crime activist who is the product of a bygone city, said he hoped the incoming mayor succeeded, but not at the cost of socialism and a weakened police force.

Mamdani galvanized voters with promises of hope and affordability.

To many of his supporters, Zohran Mamdani offered an ambitious agenda in the face of rising costs of living. “Mamdani brings a refreshing sense that he understands us,” one voter said.

U.S. government shutdown becomes longest in history

The shutdown tops the 35-day record from Trump’s first term, as his administration warned of holiday air-travel chaos and threatened Americans’ benefits.

Kalmaegi death toll climbs to 66 as Philippine survivors confront destruction

Residents in the hardest-hit province of Cebu are confronting the devastation the typhoon has left behind: homes reduced to rubble, debris-filled streets and lives upended.

At least seven dead after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire

Seven, including all three aboard the aircraft, were killed, while 11 others on the ground were injured.

Winsome Earle-Sears concedes Virginia governor race, says she’s ‘not going anywhere’

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears told the crowd at her election watch party in Loudoun County that she is "not going anywhere" after a defeat to Abigail Spanberger, and adding that she hopes the governor-elect governs as the moderate she repeatedly pledged to be on the campaign trail."I think I learn more in a loss than I ever do in a victory," Earle-Sears said."I don’t think we came up short — I think we tried very, very hard — so many had counted me out for so long, and it’s an amazing th...

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton questions use of notwithstanding clause on teachers’ strike

The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.

Self-Replicating Probes Could be Operating Right now in the Solar System. Here's How We Could Look for Them

A new study proposes how we could look for signs of self-replicating (Von Neumann) probes that would prove that the Solar System has been explored by an advanced extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI).

Mamdani Galvanized Voters With Promises of Hope and Affordability

To many of his supporters, Zohran Mamdani offered an ambitious agenda in the face of rising costs of living. “Mamdani brings a refreshing sense that he understands us,” one voter said.

The hidden reason New Yorkers voted for a socialist and it's not what you think

Zohran Mamdani just became mayor of New York City, a self-described socialist leading America’s most capitalist city.To some, that sounds like proof that the far left is taking over.But that’s not what happened.SOCIALIST SHOCKWAVE: ZOHRAN MAMDANI STUNS NYC AS VOTERS HAND POWER TO DEMOCRATS’ FAR-LEFT FLANKMamdani didn’t win because New York suddenly fell in love with socialism.He won because he captured something every politician should be listening to right now — a deep frustration that the syst...

The human cost of Xiaomi’s rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs

Staff across China’s tech sector complain they spend all their time at the office, with several saying that overwork is prevalent in many top firms.

Economic anxiety keys Dem sweep in high-stakes races as left leverages voter frustration

Democrats claimed victory in a trio of high-stakes elections that largely focused on economic anxiety and affordability issues. New Jersey Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor's race, while former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican challenger Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia gubernatorial race. In the Empire State, Democratic Socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani claimed vi...

Zohran Mamdani: His meteoric rise from state assemblyman to mayor of New York

New York Times: His campaign empowered a new coalition of younger voters and immigrants.

BOJ minutes highlight caution rooted in Japan’s deflationary era

The minutes shed light on the discussions surrounding policy at the September meeting, when Gov. Kazuo Ueda faced for the first time two votes against keeping rates on hold.

Scenes From Election Day in New York City

Zohran Mamdani won a contentious election that gained worldwide attention and drew droves of voters from brownstone Brooklyn to suburban Staten Island.

Minneapolis mayor’s race advances to ranked choice voting after no candidate reaches 50%

The Minneapolis mayor’s race will advance to ranked choice voting after none of the candidates received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s election, The Associated Press has reported.Minneapolis allows voters to rank up to three candidates in its municipal races. The field for mayor included more than a dozen candidates. As of 10:41 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jacob Frey and Omar Fateh had received the most first-choice results.Fateh made waves on the national political stage this year, drawing compari...

Seven dead, multiple injuries after UPS cargo plane crashes in US city of Louisville

A long trail of fiery debris and plumes of smoke can be seen across Louisville.

Jumaane Williams is Re-elected New York City Public Advocate

Mr. Williams, who has championed the rights of tenants, immigrants and victims of police violence while in office, won re-election handily after beating two Democratic primary challengers in June.

California voters pass congressional redistricting proposition, in victory for Newsom, Democrats

California voters have passed a ballot initiative that will have a huge impact on next year's battle for the U.S. House majority.According to the Fox News Decision Desk, voters in California approved Proposition 50, which would dramatically alter the state's congressional districts, putting the left-leaning state front-and-center in the high-stakes political fight over redistricting that pits President Donald Trump and the GOP against the Democrats.Approval of the ballot initiative in the nation...

California voters pass congressional redistricting proposition in victory for Newsom, Democrats

California voters have passed a ballot initiative that will have a huge impact on next year's battle for the U.S. House majority.According to the Fox News Decision Desk, voters in California approved Proposition 50, which would dramatically alter the state's congressional districts, putting the left-leaning state front and center in the high-stakes political fight over redistricting that pits President Donald Trump and the GOP against the Democrats.Approval of the ballot initiative in the nation...

Jets accelerate rebuild in epic NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts sent two first-round picks to the Jets for Pro Bowl cornerback Sauce Gardner on Tuesday.

James Solomon advances to runoff mayoral race in New Jersey's second-largest city

Jersey City Council member James Solomon advanced to a runoff mayoral race slated for later this year, The Associated Press reported. The runoff election will be held Dec. 2 after no candidate won the majority of the vote on Tuesday. His opponent has not yet been announced, the AP reported. The nonpartisan Jersey City mayoral race was crowded with seven candidates, including former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, who was viewed as the frontrunner, alongside Bill O’Dea, who is a Hudson County co...

Former NJ gov, councilman advance to runoff mayoral race in New Jersey's second-largest city

Former Democratic New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey and Jersey City Council member James Solomon advanced to a runoff mayoral race slated for later this year, The Associated Press reported. The runoff election will be held Dec. 2 after no candidate won the majority of the vote on Tuesday. The nonpartisan Jersey City mayoral race was crowded with seven candidates, including McGreevey, who was viewed as the frontrunner, alongside Bill O’Dea, who is a Hudson County commissioner and former city counci...

Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term

The elections offered a barometer of how Americans are responding to Trump's nine months in office while also serving as a test of differing Democratic campaign playbooks.

Padres ace Yu Darvish to miss 2026 MLB season after elbow surgery

The 39-year-old right-hander holds the record for the most strikeouts in MLB by a Japanese pitcher.

Zohran Mamdani Is Elected Mayor of New York City

Mr. Mamdani, a state lawmaker and democratic socialist, will be the first Muslim mayor in the city’s history.

NYC Voters Pass Contentious Housing Ballot Measures

The results are a clear reflection of how more people are embracing development as a solution to the housing crisis.

Mark Levine Elected New York City Comptroller

The Manhattan borough president, who endorsed Zohran Mamdani, said he welcomed his new role as a counterbalance to the mayor’s office.

Private credit dealmakers face years of heavy lifting in Japan

Building deal flow will require time and education as Japanese borrowers grow familiar with how private debt works and what it can offer.

Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, Wins New Jersey Governor’s Race

Ms. Sherrill, a Democratic congresswoman, beat Jack Ciattarelli, a Republican running his third race for governor, after a hard-fought campaign. She urged voters to consider the race a referendum on President Trump.

What the U.S.-China summit means for Japan

China’s willingness to weaponize commercial dependencies rather than projecting strength exposed the fragility of its economic statecraft.

Mamdani was elected with a thinner résumé than his predecessors as mayor.

The mayor-elect’s rivals focused on his inexperience during the campaign. Voters appeared to put more weight on his vision.

Mamdani is New York’s First Muslim and South Asian Mayor-Elect

Zohran Mamdani’s ascent was powered by a relentless focus on affordability. Along the way, he energized South Asian and Muslim communities that rarely receive sustained attention from politicians.

Scenes From the N.Y.C. Mayoral Election

A contentious election that gained worldwide attention drew droves of voters from brownstone Brooklyn to suburban Staten Island.

Zohran Mamdani to be New York mayor, as Democrats sweep New Jersey, Virginia governor races

Results suggest a shift in political mood as the US looks to next year’s Midterms.

How Zohran Mamdani Beat Back New York’s Elite and Was Elected Mayor

The 34-year-old assemblyman won the Democratic primary by defying the city’s all-powerful establishment. He secured the mayoralty by delicately disarming it.

Democrats keep Pennsylvania Supreme Court control after 3 justices win retention races

All three justices on the ballot in Pennsylvania will keep their jobs after winning races on Tuesday in an election that had threatened to change the state Supreme Court’s liberal composition.Democrats will continue to hold a 5-2 majority on the state’s highest court, a result of voters overwhelmingly choosing to retain Democratic justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht. The Associated Press called the races at about 10 p.m. local time."Tonight, folks across our Commonwealth ...

New York City Has Not Elected a Mayor This Young in More Than a Century

John Purroy Mitchel, known as the “Boy Mayor,” was three months older than Zohran Mamdani is now when he won office in 1913.

Mamdani has been elected mayor. Here’s the latest.

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

U.S. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Tuesday lauded South Korea's plans to boost its military spending and take on a larger role in defending itself from North Korea's aggressions.The U.S. has wanted South Korea to increase its conventional defense capabilities so that Washington can center its attention on China.Hegseth spoke to reporters after annual security talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul, where he said he was "greatly encouraged" by Seoul's commitment to raisin...

Alvin Bragg Is Re-elected as Manhattan’s District Attorney

His opponents tried to make the campaign a referendum on his record, which included convicting Donald Trump.

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, capping meteoric rise

Defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, Mamdani becomes the first Muslim mayor of the largest city in the U.S.

Jay Jones overcomes mounting scandals to defeat Jason Miyares for Virginia attorney general

The Fox News Decision Desk has projected that Democrat Jay Jones will become the next attorney general of Virginia. Jones overcame weeks of burgeoning scandals as voters looked past them to pick the Norfolk Democrat over incumbent Republican Jason Miyares, who burnished his record of going after drug companies, gangbangers and traffickers.Jones, the son of longtime Norfolk delegate Jerrauld Jones and a former Biden Justice Department staffer, beat back dueling scandals over a 116-mph reckless dr...

Socialist shockwave: Zohran Mamdani stuns NYC as voters hand power to Democrats’ far-left flank

The Fox News Decision Desk has projected that New York City will elect Democratic Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor. The self-described democratic socialist toppled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a contentious fight for the future of New York City — and possibly the direction of the Democratic Party.Mamdani, the 34-year-old Ugandan-born state assemblyman from Queens, triggered a political earthquake when he declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary in June, pulling a...

Voter interest in New York’s mayoral election is the highest in decades, with two million casting ballots

New York Times: In the 2021 election, turnout was 23%, a modern-day low. That's changed.

Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, elected mayor of New York City

Democrat Zohran Mamdani made history in New York Tuesday, elected as the city's first Muslim mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent, and Repubican Curtis Sliwa.

Soros empire heir reveals who he's 'proud' to back in high-stakes NYC mayoral race

Left-wing billionaire Alex Soros, the son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, told the New York Times he cast a ballot for Socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani."I was proud to support and vote for the Democratic candidate for mayor," Soros told the New York Times in an emailed statement on Election Day. Alex Soros is the son of Open Society Foundations founder Geroge Soros, who has helped fund left-wing campaigns stretching from district attorneys to federal elections...

Dramatic video shows 'catastrophic' UPS plane disaster that left at least 3 dead, 11 injured

Dramatic video shows the terrifying moment a UPS plane loaded with fuel crashed at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday, producing a massive and deadly fireball.The video, taken from inside a vehicle on a nearby road, shows a huge plume of black and gray smoke towering into the sky, visible for miles.The driver in the vehicle where the footage was filmed can be heard shouting in shock as flames billow and consume what remains of the aircraft on the runway and with another plane ...

Dramatic video shows 'catastrophic' UPS plane disaster that left at least 7 dead, 11 injured

Dramatic video shows the terrifying moment a UPS plane loaded with fuel crashed at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday, producing a massive and deadly fireball.The video, taken from inside a vehicle on a nearby road, shows a huge plume of black and gray smoke towering into the sky, visible for miles.The driver in the vehicle where the footage was filmed can be heard shouting in shock as flames billow and consume what remains of the aircraft on the runway and with another plane ...

Mikie Sherrill: What to Know About New Jersey’s Next Governor

Ms. Sherrill, a Democrat, will be the second woman to serve as governor of New Jersey. The first, Christine Todd Whitman, a onetime Republican, endorsed Ms. Sherrill.

The polls are closed in New York. Here’s the latest.

Scientists Uncover Yet Another Reason to Sleep in Total Darkness

As if we needed another reason to put our phones down.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor race, keeps state blue against Republican challenge

The Fox News Decision Desk projected that New Jersey Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill will become the next governor of New Jersey, keeping the state blue in her ballot battle against Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli. By defeating Ciattarelli in a very competitive and combustible race that grabbed plenty of national attention, Sherrill will succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy."New Jersey, it is the honor of my life to earn your trust to become this great state’s 57th Governor. I promi...

KJP confronted about claim that new book title about 'broken' White House refers to Trump, not Biden

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was grilled on Tuesday about her new book and decision to leave the Democratic Party.Podcaster Van Lathan spoke to Jean-Pierre about her choice to leave the Democratic Party as well as her new book, "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines." During her book tour, Jean-Pierre claimed that the title's reference to a "broken" White House was referring to the Trump administration, not the Biden administration. "Yo...

U.S.-North Korea summit may be held in spring, South's spy agency tells lawmaker

U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly called for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his trip to South Korea last week, but Kim did not respond to his overtures.

Gaza not getting enough tents and food as winter approaches

Aid agencies say supplies are still far short nearly four weeks into a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Mori Trust CEO seeks foreign partners for condo hotels in Japan

The company wants to launch condos that can be rented out like hotel rooms, as it seeks to profit from the nation’s tourism boom.

Another court finds July Upper House poll held in unconstitutional state

The Matsue branch of the Hiroshima High Court ruled that the July election was held in a “state of unconstitutionality” due to vote-value disparities of up to 3.13 times.

Spanberger says Virginia 'chose pragmatism over partisanship' in victory speech

Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger said her win over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears "sent a message" across the commonwealth and the country."Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos," Spanberger said."You all chose leadership that will focus relentlessly on what matters most — lowering costs, keeping our communities safe and strengthening our economy for every Virginian," she said.Spanberger also gave a nod to her achievement of becoming the first ...

Japanese firms boost support for workers with disabilities

Most public programs prioritize job placement for those with disabilities, leaving gaps in ongoing workplace support that analysts say is crucial for long-term employment.

Ohio State tops first College Football Playoff rankings with Indiana behind at No. 2

The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and the reigning champions are atop the pack.The Ohio State Buckeyes were ranked first when ESPN unveiled the projected 12-team bracket Tuesday night. The 2024 champions, who defeated Notre Dame in the championship game earlier this year, have been stellar with an 8-0 start to no one’s surprise.But perhaps one of the best storylines this season comes from the No. 2 team in the rankings, the Indiana Hoosiers. Head coach Curt Cignetti...

Mayor Bass lifts state of emergency on homelessness. But 'the crisis remains'

The declaration allowed the city to to cut through red tape through no-bid contracts, but some said it went on too long.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 slumps 4%, led by losses in tech sector

Chip-related stocks faced strong selling pressure following overnight falls in U.S. high-tech shares, amid growing caution over recent sharp gains in AI-related equities.

Joe Manchin tells Jon Stewart how DC Dems lost support from their working-class voters

"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart grilled former Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W. Va., about his book advocating moderate politics, and his argument about how the Democratic Party's policies have alienated voters.Manchin, who had previously been a Democrat, spoke with Stewart about his new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense." His home state of West Virginia was once heavily Democratic until the 2000s and was historically known for its "Blue Dog Democrats," who embraced liberal labor politics b...

The National | Carney government tables 1st budget

Nov. 4, 2025 | The first federal budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney includes billions in new spending partially offset by cuts and savings. Former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney’s polarizing legacy. And an AI pop star is set to make the Billboard charts.

US strike on alleged drug boat kills two in eastern Pacific

At least 67 people have died in US maritime strikes since September.

Federal charges filed against California man who allegedly drove U-Haul toward Coast Guard officers

Federal prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old Oakland, California, man after he allegedly drove a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel guarding a California base last month, prompting officers to open fire in a dramatic incident caught on video.According to court documents unsealed Tuesday, Brendan Munro Thompson, who also goes by Bella Thompson and Bella Castillo, was charged with assaulting federal officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon after allegedly driving a U-Haul truck tow...

Aftab Pureval wins second term as Cincinnati mayor, extending Democrats’ hold on city hall

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, the Democrat incumbent, won a second term on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Cory Bowman.The win cements Democrats’ control of Cincinnati’s local government and adds to Pureval’s growing profile in Ohio politics, a state that has become a tougher landscape for Democrats. Pureval, a former special assistant U.S. attorney, first claimed the mayor’s office in 2021 after winning nearly 66% of the vote.Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, has n...