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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.
Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats must end Iran war, hold Trump accountable. But how?
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says Democrats, newly in control of Congress, plan to lower costs, restore healthcare access, and end the war in Iran while holding the Trump administration accountable.
Teens worldwide aren’t getting enough exercise — especially girls
A new global study reveals that adolescents worldwide are not meeting exercise recommendations, with girls and teenagers in lower-income countries showing particularly low activity levels.
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.
Lebanese pack bags and stock up amid fears of new Israeli escalation
Lebanese residents are preparing for a potential new Israeli escalation, packing emergency bags, stockpiling food and medication, and grappling with trauma from previous conflicts and economic hardship.
Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been transferred to house arrest after a royal pardon and his party paid a $12 million fine, following his 2022 conviction for corruption.
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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.
Alaska Senate race: what to know about Democrats’ alleged ballot-stacking effort
Republican officials have called for an investigation into an alleged ballot-stacking scheme involving Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign and a rival candidate with the same name as her Republican opponent.
Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California
The Trump administration’s Justice Department charged six more people in California with alleged voter fraud, intensifying its election-related crackdown as courts have rejected similar efforts as unconstitutional.
Five dimensional chess: inside James Talarico’s extraordinary bid to break Texas Democrats’ losing streak
James Talarico, a former teacher and four-term state representative, seeks to become Texas’s first Democratic Senate winner since 1988, facing Republican Ken Paxton amid a contentious campaign.
US attorneys are freeing children from Trump’s ‘deportation machine’ with a new strategy
U.S. attorneys are increasingly filing habeas corpus petitions to secure release of migrant children held in prolonged federal custody under Trump administration immigration enforcement policies.
Judge tosses Trump’s attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to halt certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, ruling the government lacks standing to file the lawsuit.
Trump launches racist diatribe against Abdul El-Sayed at Iowa rally
Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at an Iowa rally, using religious slurs and characterizing him as a threat ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
When it comes to election pressure, this year’s Georgia or Michigan could be anywhere
Election officials in swing states face heightened scrutiny during tight races, with even routine errors potentially becoming conspiracy narratives. Officials in newly competitive districts are preparing for unprecedented pressure this cycle.
Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail – and insists she hasn’t decided on 2028
Vice President Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail following her 2024 presidential loss, campaigning for Democratic candidates while remaining noncommittal about a potential 2028 run.
Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots
A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from threatening election workers or demanding they segregate ballots the government believes were illegally cast by immigrants, marking another setback for the Trump administration’s election control efforts.
How Gen Z Republicans running for Congress are thinking about the future of the party
A small cohort of Gen Z Republicans is running for U.S. House seats, with candidates emphasizing anti-corruption platforms and generational change as they seek to establish a foothold in Congress.
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Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don’t hold your breath
Democrats won control of Congress partly on voter anger over fuel prices driven by the Iran war, but experts say lower prices are unlikely soon without a deal to end the conflict.
Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers say
Poundland’s US owner Gordon Brothers faces pressure from suppliers over restructuring plans, with thousands of jobs at stake across the retail chain and its supply network.
UK interest rates: Bank of England expected to raise them for first time in over three years
The Bank of England is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to 4% on Thursday, marking the first increase in over three years, driven by rising inflation linked to energy and fuel costs.
South West Water’s failure to fix leaks ‘putting customer supplies at risk’
South West Water faces regulatory warnings for failing to reduce leaks over seven years, with current leakage 18.5% above forecast amid severe drought conditions affecting 325,000 people in south-west England.
Car finance: Compensation payments explained
Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance agreements must wait until at least 2027 for compensation, with average payments of £829 expected, though legal challenges have delayed the process.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Roughly half of Gen Z doubt the state pension will exist when they retire, prompting many to increase private pension contributions amid concerns about aging populations and government finances.
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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.
T-Mobile owner on Elon Musk launching a wireless carrier: ‘Welcome to the party’
T-Mobile’s parent company CEO Tim Höttges estimates SpaceX would need at least $200 billion to establish Starlink Mobile as a major US wireless carrier, while acknowledging the potential competitive threat.
Airbnb is working on an AI travel agent
Airbnb plans to introduce an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027 designed specifically to help users plan and book trips through a custom interface rather than traditional chatbot formats.
‘Meaningless as a laptop screensaver’: reviewers slate Musk’s AI-made Odyssey film
Elon Musk released an AI-generated seven-minute episode of Homer’s Odyssey through his Grok Imagine technology, drawing critical reviews comparing it unfavorably to Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film.
Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show
Meta staff discussed a “whisper strategy” to discredit social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, whose work on smartphones and mental health has influenced global social media regulations, according to court documents.
The FAA is finally ditching floppy disks
The FAA is replacing its reliance on 3.5-inch floppy disks with a modern digital system called E-IDS, with rollout planned across 435 air traffic control facilities by the end of 2028.
Claude AI can plug directly into your bank account
Anthropic has introduced a Personal Finance feature for Claude that connects to bank accounts via Plaid, allowing the AI to analyze spending and answer financial questions without accessing passwords.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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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.
America’s Rare Earth Reckoning Is Less Than 60 Days Away
Project Vault, a $12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals announced in February 2026, faces a critical challenge: raw rare earth materials cannot be used without processing capability that barely exists in North America.
Thermal Dawn — Thermal Storage Is Cheap Storage
Thermal Dawn, an Australian startup, offers thermal storage systems to replace gas boilers, using phase change materials to store and release heat efficiently during peak pricing hours.
How Can Europe Accelerate Electric Trucking?
Europe’s electric truck sector faces infrastructure challenges that are slowing adoption compared to China, with experts suggesting strategic planning and battery-swapping solutions could accelerate deployment.
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Burnham in danger of sleepwalking into climate disaster, say campaigners
Environmental campaigners warn Prime Minister Burnham risks undermining climate goals by making separate decisions on North Sea drilling, airport expansion, EV targets, and heat pump subsidies without considering their cumulative emissions impact.
The EPA is quietly killing its web archive
The EPA has announced plans to shut down its web archive at year-end, eliminating access to tens of thousands of environmental documents and historical policy records dating back decades.
Education In The News
Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, whose accusations against Cambridge professor Jason Arday preceded the latter’s death in August.
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
A lawsuit challenges the Trump administration’s refusal to enforce Biden-era student loan forgiveness rules for borrowers whose colleges closed, potentially affecting thousands of people.
Making the Math Add Up for Future Elementary School Teachers
Alabama and other states are revising how colleges prepare elementary teachers to instruct math, requiring specialized coursework that integrates content with teaching methods rather than general mathematics courses.
Suspended LSU Law Professor to Return to Class
A Louisiana State University law professor suspended in January 2025 following a student complaint about political comments made during class will return to teaching this spring.
Net College Tuition Prices Keep Falling
College tuition prices have declined when adjusted for inflation over the past decade, with public colleges showing particularly notable decreases, though many students still face significant housing and living expenses.
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