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UK and US condemn ‘cruel’ second jail term handed to Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong
The UK and US have condemned a 10-year prison sentence handed to Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong under the city’s national security law, marking his second prosecution under the controversial legislation.
How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts
North Carolina Democrats flipped multiple U.S. House seats in districts redrawn to favor Republicans, with the AP calling nine of 14 seats for Democrats as of Thursday.
Fears of an AI crackdown after midterms spark $2 trillion rout in tech stocks
Tech stocks plunged over 5% following Democratic midterm victories, erasing $2 trillion in market value amid investor concerns about potential AI regulation and data center restrictions.
Friday briefing: ​After a week of disruption, is living with threats our new normal?
Europe faces multiple disruptions this week including hoax bomb threats grounding flights and cyber-attacks targeting supermarket refrigeration and blood storage facilities, raising questions about evolving security threats.
What’s next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
Democrats secured their largest Senate majority since the Affordable Care Act era, winning in districts Trump carried by double digits two years prior, with outstanding races in Alaska and Mississippi potentially expanding their advantage further.
Trump’s arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
The Trump administration seeks federal approval this week for a 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C., but a federal judge could block construction amid an ongoing legal challenge from veterans and preservationists.
Three ways Democrats could reshape U.S. foreign policy after the midterms
Democrats controlling Congress after midterm elections could reshape U.S. foreign policy through spending restrictions, investigations, and Ukraine support legislation, though presidential veto power remains a significant constraint.
Why one Republican won a redrawn Texas district despite blue tsunami
Republican Jace Yarbrough won Texas’s 32nd congressional district this week, becoming the only Republican to flip a Texas seat despite Democratic gains statewide. His victory came after the district was redrawn to favor Republicans.
US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The US Justice Department sued Pennsylvania State University on Thursday, claiming its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students violates federal law by offering preferential treatment not available to all US citizens.
Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from Strait of Hormuz restrictions, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker, as part of a strategy involving transit fees and diplomatic trade-offs.
Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Israel’s President Herzog announced he will name a candidate to form the next government on Sunday, after lawmakers backed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Indonesian police have named a fourth suspect in an alleged wiretapping scandal involving President Prabowo Subianto, deepening political tensions with his predecessor Joko Widodo.
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How did Republicans lose a Senate seat in fireball-red South Carolina?
Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina’s US Senate seat in an upset victory, defeating Republican Darline Graham in a state long considered safely Republican, with turnout shifts and candidate weakness cited as key factors.
Europe’s far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout
Europe’s far-right leaders are distancing themselves from Trump following Republicans’ midterm election losses, seeking to benefit from his nativist agenda while avoiding association with electoral failure.
Trump wooed Latino voters, but his ICE tactics sent them back to the polls: ‘They’re taking our neighbors’
Hispanic voters shifted dramatically against Republicans in midterm elections, with Latino support for GOP candidates plummeting from 48% in 2024 to 30%, citing Trump administration immigration enforcement actions as a key factor.
Indiana puts man to death as three US executions to be carried out on same day
Indiana executed a man Thursday as Florida and Alabama prepared to carry out two additional executions the same day, marking the second instance this year of three simultaneous US executions.
Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of DoJ’s civil rights division, steps down
Harmeet Dhillon, who led the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division under Donald Trump, has resigned after 18 months, becoming the first high-ranking official to depart following Democratic gains in midterm elections.
Trump tries to get 2024 conviction in hush-money corruption case thrown out
Donald Trump’s legal team continued efforts Thursday to overturn his 2024 conviction in a New York hush-money case, arguing prosecutors relied on weak evidence and improper legal theories to the appellate court.
‘Dark horse diplomat’: Melania Trump plays both sides in joint Russia-Ukraine White House visit
Melania Trump hosted senior Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House on Thursday to celebrate a ceasefire in the Ukrainian town of Oleshky, marking an unusual diplomatic role for the first lady.
Who is Nithya Raman, the democratic socialist who will be Los Angeles’s next mayor?
Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist and urban planner, defeated Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday in a closely contested race, becoming the next leader of the nation’s second-largest city.
Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 people on the state’s death row, converting them to life without parole in what he described as a values-based decision incompatible with state-sanctioned killing.
California progressive Randy Villegas ousts longtime Republican in redrawn House district
Democrat Randy Villegas, a community college professor, defeated six-term Republican David Valadao in California’s 22nd congressional district after the state’s voting maps were redrawn.
Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn’t work
Democrats won several congressional races in districts Republicans had redrawn to favor the GOP ahead of the election, defying Republican expectations that Trump’s 2024 coalition would sustain their party.
Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House following Democrats’ midterm victory, advancing from his current role as House minority leader.
These 9 candidates for governor just made history
Nine states elected governors on November 03, 2026, with voters choosing candidates who achieved various historic firsts in representation and demographics.
Trump promised a steel mill in this rural Iowa region. But is it all a midterm election ploy?
Trump announced a $15 billion steel mill project for rural Iowa weeks before midterm elections, but skepticism abounds over whether it will materialize, with comparisons drawn to failed manufacturing promises from his first term.
Judge tosses case against two officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials accused of lying about their involvement in the investigation into Hunter Biden, finding prosecutors failed to establish probable cause.
Ex-FBI chief in Chicago sues DoJ, claiming he was pressured to investigate Trump’s foes
A former FBI official in Chicago has sued the Department of Justice, alleging he was pressured to investigate Trump’s political opponents and made a scapegoat after a major prosecution collapsed.
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Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous
The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4% amid a second cost of living crisis in four years, a decision many view as economically questionable given weak high street performance and absent inflation drivers.
Minister tells energy suppliers to do more to help households tackle unpaid bills this winter
An energy minister met with major suppliers to discuss a nearly £2.5bn government plan to help 2.4 million households manage record energy debts this winter.
UK house prices fall at steepest rate in more than three years
UK house prices fell 0.6% in October, the steepest monthly decline in over three years, as elevated mortgage rates continue pressuring buyers amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
Two economists studied California’s billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions
California voters are deciding on Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax targeting billionaires. Two prominent economists have released sharply conflicting analyses about whether it would raise revenue or harm the state economy.
What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers?
The Bank of England raised its base rate to 4%, the first increase in over three years. Most mortgage holders on fixed rates are unaffected, but tracker and variable rate borrowers face immediate payment increases.
Debt of poorest countries at record $9.4tn high, World Bank data shows
Developing countries’ debt reached a record $9.4 trillion last year, with the poorest nations facing interest rates at their highest since the late 1980s, according to World Bank data.
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PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently
PHP maintainers plan to release emergency patches for two critical vulnerabilities rated 9.2 out of 10 in severity, affecting billions of websites worldwide.
Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
An Anthropic VS Code extension distributed through Cursor was backdoored for nearly 12 hours, potentially affecting up to 5,000 developers by installing persistent SSH backdoors on their machines.
UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?
A new UEFI bootkit called BlackX has infected fully patched Windows machines by exploiting gaps in Microsoft’s Secure Boot protections, raising questions about patch deployment clarity.
Food suppliers in UK hit by cyber-attacks after freezers targeted in Europe
UK food suppliers experienced cyber-attacks after hackers compromised freezer controls across European supermarkets, raising temperatures to dangerous levels, though national impact remained minimal.
VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores
VMware announces vSphere Express, a lower-cost virtualization product supporting up to 128 cores, targeting small and medium-sized businesses that previously felt pushed toward expensive flagship offerings.
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
Hackers linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service exploited patched iOS and Android vulnerabilities to target visitors of websites including one tied to American independence celebrations, researchers reported.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk
Google, Meta, and TikTok filed lawsuits challenging California’s new law designed to restrict social media features deemed potentially addictive to children under 16.
Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices
A vulnerability affecting Alpine Linux and potentially other distributions allows attackers to gain passwordless SSH access to devices under specific configurations involving OpenSSH and musl.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Electric Buses Need a Plan for the Next Operating Contract
Greater Manchester’s bus franchising highlights challenges electric-bus operators face when infrastructure ownership transfers between contracts, requiring authorities to plan carefully for depot access and charging assets.
Batteries Are Taking the Gas Peaker’s Best Hours
Battery storage systems have become cheaper than gas peaking plants in Australia, with four-hour battery systems now undercutting open-cycle gas turbines on capital costs while offering superior operational capabilities for managing peak demand.
India’s Renewables Have Saved $100 Billion in Fuel Imports, IEA Says
India’s renewable energy expansion has saved over $100 billion in fuel import costs between 2011 and 2025, according to a new International Energy Agency report, positioning the country as a global clean energy leader.
U.S. Shale Giants Hold Back on Drilling Despite Higher Oil Prices
Major U.S. shale producers are maintaining conservative spending on drilling despite crude prices rising $20 per barrel this year, citing persistent global market uncertainty.
Two New Commissioners Headed to the Arizona Corporation Commission
Two Democrats, Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill, have been elected to Arizona’s Corporation Commission, shifting it to a bipartisan body starting in January amid ongoing rate increase debates.
Oil Rebounds Toward $100 as Democrats’ Sweep Rattles Energy Stocks
Oil prices rebounded Thursday to approach $98 per barrel after Democrats swept congressional elections, with energy markets facing uncertainty over potential policy shifts and Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions.
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Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks
As COP31 climate negotiations approach in Turkey, experts analyze China’s likely priorities, including championing multilateralism, addressing climate finance gaps, and promoting open trade for clean technologies.
How the biggest renewable energy project in US history finally got built
The SunZia Wind and Transmission project, featuring over 900 turbines in New Mexico, came online this June as the largest wind farm in North America, now powering over 1 million homes across the Southwest.
Education In The News
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
Britain’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofits, altered academic calendars, and exam rescheduling to address extreme heat disrupting classrooms and education.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, potentially leaving some authorities effectively bankrupt despite recent £5bn government debt relief.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Democrats face a deadline to decide whether to embrace a Republican federal voucher program that could benefit public schools but also direct taxpayer dollars to private education.
Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College serves over 800 students and provides a specialized academic environment focused on Black history and culture, despite recent national rollbacks of diversity programs.
Special education teachers share the myths and realities of their job
Special education teachers nationwide face persistent shortages despite the critical nature of their work, managing complex student needs alongside significant administrative responsibilities that extend far beyond classroom instruction.
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