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Hamilton holds slight lead over Marshall in Kansas Senate contest: Poll

October 30, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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A new Emerson College Polling survey found Democrat Adam Hamilton narrowly ahead of Republican Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate contest. Hamilton received 48.7% support, compared with 45.2% for Marshall.

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The poll surveyed voters in the Kansas Senate race.
Adam Hamilton received 48.7% support.
Roger Marshall received 45.2% support.
A Libertarian candidate received 2.9% support.
The poll included people who said they had already voted or planned to vote.

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Map Reveals Best Places To Retire in US in 2026

October 30, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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U.S. News & World Report ranked Midland, Michigan, the top U.S. city for retirement for the second year in a row, followed by Homosassa Springs, Florida. The ranking assessed more than 850 cities using factors including quality of life, affordability, health care, taxes, jobs, and retiree migration.

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The top 10 included Midland, Michigan; Homosassa Springs, Florida; Weirton, West Virginia; The Woodlands and Spring, Texas; Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Altoona, Pennsylvania; Paducah, Kentucky; Lynchburg, Virginia; and Palm Coast, Florida.
Seven of the 10 highest-ranked cities are in the South, according to the article.
Midland has a population of 42,828 and a median age of 39.1.
The article reports Midland's median home value as $206,176, compared with a national median of $359,870.
The reported median rent in Midland is $790.
Among the 250 best-ranked retirement cities, 41 were in Florida and 44 were in Texas.

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Sudan RSF commander defects from Hemedti’s forces

October 30, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Senior Rapid Support Forces commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected from the group, according to a video obtained by Al Jazeera. He is the latest RSF commander reported to have broken away.

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Siddiq Ander is a senior commander in Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Ander says he has defected from the RSF.
Al Jazeera obtained a video in which Ander announces his defection.
The article says Ander is the latest in a line of RSF commanders to leave the group.

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Live updates: East Potomac Park fight returns to court; Trump set to rally in Daytona Beach

October 30, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak in Daytona Beach, Florida, at about 7 p.m. Friday to support Republican Sen. Ashley Moody’s campaign. The rally follows the Republican National Committee’s announcement that Trump canceled weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa.

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Trump is scheduled to speak in Daytona Beach on Friday.
The event is planned for about 7 p.m.
Trump plans to support Sen. Ashley Moody, a Republican, in her race.
The Republican National Committee announced that Trump canceled his weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa.

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WATCH: State of the race with 4 days until midterm vote

October 30, 2026 • Us • ABC News

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Nearly 45 million people had voted early by October 30, 2026, four days before the midterm election. The early-voting total was higher than the number recorded at the same point in the 2022 midterm election.

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The article was published on October 30, 2026.
The midterm election was four days away when the article was published.
Nearly 45 million people had already voted.
Early-voting turnout had surpassed the total recorded at the same point in the 2022 midterm election.
The article focuses on the state of the midterm race.

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Justice Department seeks new subpoenas in Alaska Senate race probe on Dan Sullivan confusion

October 30, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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The Justice Department is seeking new subpoenas as it investigates potential confusion involving Dan Sullivan in the Alaska Senate race. The report says the department is pursuing legal avenues over concerns about the ballot but does not specify who the subpoenas would target.

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The Justice Department is seeking new subpoenas related to the Alaska Senate race.
The probe concerns Dan Sullivan and potential voter confusion.
The department alleges that the ballot may have caused confusion.
The Justice Department continues to pursue legal avenues in the matter.
CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi reported on the investigation.

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Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we know

October 30, 2026 • Technology • Al Jazeera

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Binance says hackers stole about $6.3 billion from its wallets across 10 blockchains, in what could be the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. Blockchain analysis firms linked the attack to a North Korean hacking unit, but Binance says its investigation has not assigned responsibility; the company says it will cover user losses and has suspended deposits and withdrawals.

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TRM Labs reported that about $6.36 billion was moved from Binance wallets across 10 blockchains.
The theft unfolded over about 20 minutes, according to TRM Labs and Chainalysis.
Binance said about $3 billion of the stolen assets had been frozen, including more than $2.3 billion by Tether and Circle.
Binance warned that the estimated stolen amount could rise as it traces and freezes assets.
TRM Labs and Chainalysis attributed the attack to North Korea; TRM linked it with high confidence to the TraderTraitor hacking unit.
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said the company had not attributed responsibility to any individual.
Binance said it would cover all losses and that user funds were safe.
Binance said it found no evidence that wallet private keys had been leaked, while a former Mt Gox executive told Reuters attackers may have accessed keys for at least two wallets.

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Swedish academic says he has been barred from UK over event with Palestine Action founder

October 30, 2026 • World • BBC World

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Swedish academic Andreas Malm says the UK Home Office barred him from entering the country, telling him his presence was “not conducive to the public good.” Malm suspects the decision relates to a planned London panel with Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, but also said earlier remarks about the 7 October 2023 attacks could have played a role.

Key Facts

Malm is a senior lecturer in human ecology at Lund University in Sweden.
The Home Office did not give Malm further details about its decision and said it does not comment on individual cases.
Malm said he is not a member of Palestine Action and has not publicly endorsed or financially supported the group.
Palestine Action is a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK; the group’s legal challenge to that designation is ongoing.
The UK Supreme Court is due to review the ban, and the Home Office says it will defend the decision.
More than 3,700 people are believed to have been arrested in the UK over alleged support for Palestine Action, and about 2,500 have been charged.
Malm previously described the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attacks as “fundamentally an act of liberation,” while also condemning the killing of civilians.

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The AI That Earns Its Place on a Job Site | Opinion

October 30, 2026 • Technology • Newsweek

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The article argues that AI can help construction firms by automating tasks such as checking worker hours, locations, job codes and required breaks. It says this could reduce payroll errors and administrative work without replacing payroll staff, while noting that construction faces labor shortages and still relies on paper time sheets.

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The Construction Industry Institute estimates labor makes up 30% to 50% of construction project spending.
The article says nearly four in 10 contractors still record work hours on paper time sheets.
A 2026 CBIZ survey found that labor shortages and rising wages were the top concern for 32% of contractors.
Associated Builders and Contractors estimates the construction industry is short about 349,000 workers, a gap it projects will reach 456,000 by 2027.
The author describes payroll staff collecting hours by text, entering them into spreadsheets and checking rates and cost codes.
The article proposes using AI to check time records against worker locations, allocate hours to jobs and flag missed clock-outs or breaks.
The author argues that automation could give payroll staff more time for work that requires human judgment.

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The acting legend defined by Yorkshire who 'loved it to the end'

October 30, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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The article reports that actor Sir Patrick Stewart died at 86 at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, after living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Friends and people in Yorkshire remembered his acting career, his ties to the region and his support for Huddersfield Town.

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Stewart was born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, in 1940.
He was known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films.
Stewart said producers rejected the idea of using his Yorkshire accent for Picard.
He became chancellor of the University of Huddersfield in 2004 and held the role until 2015.
The university named its drama building after Stewart in 2016.
Stewart supported Huddersfield Town from childhood.
Ian McKellen said Stewart never forgot his Yorkshire roots.
Stewart left school at 15, worked as a reporter and obituary writer, then won a scholarship to Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

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Democrats see AI hate as winning issue heading into 2028

October 30, 2026 • Us • Axios

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Democrats who may seek the 2028 presidential nomination have sharply increased their public comments about technology and AI, according to research commissioned by the nonprofit Reset Tech. The article says Democrats are emphasizing concerns about AI as voters express worries about its risks, while Republicans face divisions over regulation and President Donald Trump’s support for the industry.

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Upswing analyzed nearly 30,000 posts from 38 accounts linked to 21 potential Democratic presidential contenders and 3,868 press releases from 16 officeholders.
The analysis covered Jan. 1 through Oct. 15 and found that technology mentions on X nearly quadrupled and press release mentions nearly tripled from the start of the year.
Technology was the second-most common topic in press releases, after jobs and the economy; data centers and phone bans in schools drew the most attention.
New York was the only state reported to have passed a data center moratorium, though proposals had been made in both Democratic- and Republican-majority states.
House Democrats drafted a resolution opposing government bailouts for AI companies if an AI market bubble bursts.
A September YouGov poll of nearly 1,500 voters found that most Americans took seriously the risk of AI causing harm and that likely voters trusted Democrats more than Republicans to respond to AI.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has spoken in favor of state-level regulation of AI.

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Woman jailed for mushroom poison murders given harsher sentence

October 30, 2026 • World • CBS News

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An Australian appeals court rejected Erin Patterson’s challenge to her convictions and ruled she must serve life in prison without parole for poisoning her husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms. The court also upheld prosecutors’ appeal against her earlier 33-year minimum term, citing the severity and planning involved in the crimes.

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Patterson was convicted of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson.
The poisonings followed a family lunch at Patterson’s home in Leongatha, Victoria, in July 2023.
The Victoria Court of Appeal dismissed Patterson’s appeal against her convictions.
The court agreed with prosecutors that Patterson should have no possibility of parole.
Patterson had previously received three life sentences for murder and a 25-year sentence for attempted murder, with a 33-year minimum period before parole consideration.
Justice Stephen McLeish said the crimes involved sustained intent and an elaborate series of deceptions.
Patterson said she added the death cap mushrooms accidentally.
Australia’s High Court is Patterson’s final appeal option.

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Can new leaders stop Israel’s slide into isolation?

October 30, 2026 • World • The Hill

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The article asks whether new leaders can reverse Israel’s growing international isolation. Its only provided text says Americans may not care who holds power in Jerusalem but argues that they should; it gives no supporting details.

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The title asks whether new leaders can stop Israel’s slide into isolation.
The article refers to a change in Israel’s leadership.
The text says Americans may not care who holds power in Jerusalem.
The text argues that Americans should care about who holds power in Jerusalem.
The provided article text does not identify any leaders or describe events behind Israel’s isolation.

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‘Scared of crossing the border’: The Arizona farmers who rely on Mexican workers

October 30, 2026 • Us • France24

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Yuma County farms depend on Mexican workers who cross the border to harvest crops during the winter growing season. Farmer John Boelts said delays in workers’ visas last spring caused him to lose much of several fields, while strict immigration policies and visa-processing problems have made hiring more difficult.

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Yuma County farms produce an estimated 70% to 90% of the leafy greens and vegetables consumed in the United States and Canada from November through April.
The Arizona Farm Bureau estimates that about 15,000 farm workers cross daily from Mexico during the busy season.
Many workers live in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico, and cross into Arizona for work.
Boelts said workers he hired received their visas six days late last spring.
Boelts estimated the delay may have cost him as much as $100,000 because he lost much of two or three fields.
Boelts leads Desert Premium Farms and is president of the Arizona Farm Bureau.
The article says President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies have complicated the flow of farm workers.
Yuma County farms grow lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, and melons using water from the Colorado River.

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Man who ran over cyclist and dragged him under car for a mile convicted of murder

October 30, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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A jury convicted Simon Richardson of murdering cyclist Michael Mullins after Richardson struck him in Greater Manchester and drove more than a mile with him trapped beneath his car. Richardson was also convicted of dangerous driving related to a police pursuit the next day, and will be sentenced on Monday.

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Mullins, 56, was cycling home from Stretford grammar school on 20 April when Richardson drove through give-way markers and struck him.
Mullins became trapped beneath Richardson’s Volvo XC90 as Richardson drove away.
Prosecutors said Richardson drove to a farm track in Lymm, 1.3 miles from the collision site, and tried to dislodge Mullins.
Mullins was eventually freed but was run over as Richardson reversed and drove away.
A motorcyclist found Mullins on a grass verge; he later died from multiple injuries.
Richardson denied murder and said he did not know Mullins was beneath his car.
Richardson was arrested the following day after a police vehicle pursuit and was separately convicted of dangerous driving.
Richardson is due to be sentenced on Monday.

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Qatari officials in Iran in bid to revive ceasefire deal with US

October 30, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to discuss reviving a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States and Iran, according to Iran’s state news agency. The visit follows a reported letter from Vice President JD Vance proposing a framework for negotiations, while President Donald Trump has reportedly warned Gulf allies to prepare for a possible military campaign.

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Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that the Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday morning.
The delegation was headed by a senior adviser to Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister and was coordinating with U.S. officials.
The delegation reportedly carried a letter from Vice President JD Vance to Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei.
The letter reportedly proposed a new diplomatic process but did not set out specific peace terms.
Sources told Al Jazeera that Iranian officials welcomed the letter’s more respectful tone, though Tehran had not issued an official response.
Qatari officials were thought to be in Tehran to receive Iran’s response and discuss a possible diplomatic path.
Sources said a meeting could take place within a week in Doha or Istanbul.
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump warned Gulf allies to prepare for a brief, high-intensity military campaign after the U.S. midterm elections.

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James Comey lawyers seek to have third criminal case dismissed

October 30, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

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James Comey’s lawyers are asking a federal judge to dismiss a third criminal case against him, challenging the Justice Department’s use of a charging document filed without a grand jury indictment. The case concerns an alleged 2016 leak about a secret court order, which authorities investigated before closing the matter without charges in 2020.

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The Justice Department filed a criminal information this month over an alleged leak to The New York Times in October 2016.
The department said the filing was intended to extend the time limit for seeking a grand jury indictment.
Comey’s lawyers argue that the case is legally invalid.
Judge Trevor McFadden was expected to hear arguments in Washington, DC, on Friday.
A federal judge dismissed an earlier case accusing Comey of lying to Congress, ruling that the prosecutor who brought it was illegally appointed.
A separate pending indictment accuses Comey of threatening Trump through an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as “86 47”; Comey has sought to dismiss that case.
Investigators examined the 2016 leak in 2017, and a 2018 memo recommended no charges; a second investigation closed without charges in 2020.

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Why energy will have a starring role if Democrats take Congress

October 30, 2026 • Us • Axios

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If Democrats win control of either chamber of Congress, they may investigate President Trump's energy policies and investment deals. Potential inquiries could cover dealings with Russia and Venezuela, the Iran war's effect on fuel prices, data center power use, investments involving officials' families, and offshore wind agreements.

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Analysts say Democratic oversight could examine whether agencies exceeded their authority and whether deals benefited administration officials' families.
Democrats say Trump's diesel deal with Moscow may violate a 2022 law barring imports of Russian fuels.
Democratic inquiries could also examine U.S. banks and ports connected to the Russia-related dealings.
RBC Capital Markets analysts expect Venezuela to draw congressional inquiries, including questions about oil companies' knowledge of plans to depose Nicolás Maduro.
The analysts say lawmakers could examine the legality and terms of the Pentagon's 35% stake in North American Blue Energy Partners' corporate parent.
Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Elizabeth Warren have questioned major oil and gas companies about profits during the Iran conflict.
Democrats have been probing data centers' energy use and power costs, as well as administration efforts to develop data centers on federal lands.
Several congressional panels may investigate Interior Department agreements that pay companies to give up offshore wind leases and redirect investment toward fossil fuels.

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Forecast Shifts 14 Races Towards Democrats in Final Days Before Midterms

October 30, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

Summary

The Cook Political Report changed its ratings for 14 U.S. Senate and House races days before the midterm elections. The changes generally moved contests toward Democrats, including races in Florida, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, and other states.

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The Senate rating for Florida shifted from Solid Republican to Likely Republican.
The Senate rating for Nebraska shifted from Likely Republican to Lean Republican.
The report changed ratings in 12 House races.
Ohio’s 9th District shifted from Toss Up to Lean Democratic.
Pennsylvania’s 8th District shifted from Toss Up to Lean Democratic.
Pennsylvania’s 1st District and South Carolina’s 1st District shifted from Lean Republican to Toss Up.
Colorado’s 5th District shifted from Lean Republican to Toss Up.
The article said the report also changed ratings for four gubernatorial contests but did not identify them.

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Spain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines

October 30, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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A deadly train collision in Spain has shifted the debate ahead of the November 29 election toward rail safety, infrastructure and the government’s delivery of public services. The opposition Popular Party has called for accountability, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government faces questions about the crash and the rail-control system.

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The article reports that 69 people died in the collision.
A high-speed train traveling from Madrid to Seville struck the back of a stationary train on the same track near Toledo.
The crash happened at 8:53 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the article.
Spanish officials pointed to a failure involving the LZB train-control system, used on the Madrid-Seville line since it opened in the 1990s.
Transport Minister Óscar Puente described Spain’s railway system as reliable and safe while acknowledging limits related to equipment and human error.
Popular Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo called for answers and said his party would suspend campaign activities for two days.
Vox leader Santiago Abascal blamed Sánchez’s government, while hundreds of mostly far-right demonstrators called for the prime minister to resign.
The crash has changed the campaign focus from issues including housing to railway safety and government competence.

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