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October 26, 2026 United States

Obama Rallies in Michigan for El-Sayed as Trump Counters in Key Battleground

Former President Barack Obama made his first public show of support for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Saturday night, headlining a rally at Cass Technical High School in Detroit. The event marked Obama’s debut on the campaign trail for El-Sayed, who emerged from a bitter August primary in which the former president stayed on […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

DOJ Moves to Block Alaska Senate Vote Certification if Sullivan Loses

The Department of Justice has taken the extraordinary step of seeking to block the certification of Alaska’s Senate election results if incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan loses, according to court filings. The move comes amid a contentious legal battle over Sullivan’s candidacy and the state’s new ranked-choice voting system. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Trump to Rally in Mississippi for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith as Midterms Heat Up

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Mississippi on Monday to support Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, according to a report from Gray DC. The event, set to take place as the midterm elections approach, underscores the president’s commitment to bolstering Republican candidates in key races. The rally is expected to draw significant […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Tight Races in GOP Strongholds Force Republicans to Pull Out All the Stops

With just days until the midterm elections, several traditionally Republican strongholds are now seeing unexpectedly tight races, prompting the GOP to intensify its efforts. In Georgia, where turnout has lagged, Republicans are pulling out all the stops: President Donald Trump touted a massive new auto plant, Governor Brian Kemp extended a gas tax break, and […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Trump Casts Midterm Ballot in Florida, Then Rallies Georgia in Final Push

President Donald Trump cast his ballot in the midterm elections on Saturday, telling reporters he voted for all Republicans in Florida before heading to Georgia for a campaign rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived together at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach after the president spent the […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

San Francisco and Southern California Brace for King Tides: Emergency Declarations and Flood Warnings Issued

Coastal communities across California are on high alert as unusually high tides, often called king tides, threaten to flood roads, homes, and businesses. In Southern California, a city has declared a local emergency and activated its emergency operations center ahead of the extreme tides expected from October 26 to 28. The City Council’s declaration will […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Flash Flooding Strands Dozens in Pagosa Springs as Colorado Communities Grapple with Dual Disasters

Hundreds of homes in and around Pagosa Springs, Colorado, remained evacuated and without electricity on Saturday after days of heavy rain—over 5 inches in some areas—sent water surging from the Colorado mountains into the New Mexico and Arizona desert. The flash flooding has stranded dozens of residents, prompted aerial rescue operations, and left communities reeling […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Rare Tornado Watch and Flash Flooding Batter Arizona as Severe Storms Strike

A powerful storm system swept through Arizona overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday, unleashing golf ball-sized hail, damaging wind gusts, and a rare tornado watch across northern and central parts of the state. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings as severe thunderstorms pounded the region, urging residents to seek shelter and stay away from windows. […]

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October 25, 2026 United States

Early Voting Surge Tests Republican Hold on Congress as Midterms Enter Final Stretch

In-person early voting for the 2022 midterm elections began Friday, marking the start of the final six-week sprint before Americans decide who will lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran, and other pressing issues. The 8 November election includes votes for governor and state legislature in most states and will determine […]

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October 25, 2026 United States

Protests in Paris: French Authorities Brace for More Unrest as US NFL Fans Warned

French authorities are preparing for further protests in Paris after a massive demonstration on Saturday drew at least 110,000 people to the southeastern fringes of the capital, according to Reuters. The protesters denounced rising living costs and growing inequality, reflecting widespread discontent in France. The unrest comes as tens of thousands of American football fans […]

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October 24, 2026 United States

NYC Council Votes to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages, Ending an Era in Central Park

The New York City Council voted decisively on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages, passing Romanch’s Law by a 40-7 margin with two abstentions. The bill, which now heads to the mayor’s desk, has secured a veto-proof majority, signaling strong legislative support. The law prohibits the issuance of new licenses for horse-drawn cabs and phases out […]

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