House Republicans currently have a small fundraising lead over House Democrats for the 2026 election cycle, raising $250 million compared to the Democrats' $249 million. This is notable because Democrats raised more money in past election cycles, but Republicans have improved their fundraising efforts this time.
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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) raised $250 million so far for the 2026 midterms.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) raised $249 million in the same period.
In the third quarter of 2026, NRCC raised $50 million and had $61 million cash on hand by October.
The DCCC raised $50.5 million in the third quarter and had $55.7 million cash on hand by October.
The NRCC received a $14 million transfer from the Republican National Committee in September.
NRCC Chair Richard Hudson said the money is being used to support Republican candidates and highlight Democratic shortcomings.
Speaker Mike Johnson has raised over $220 million for House Republicans since becoming speaker in October 2023.
This fundraising effort by Johnson has helped improve the GOP’s financial position after concerns about leadership changes.
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An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing due to a brake problem. Actress Christina Applegate shared that she was wrongly diagnosed with a serious illness. President Donald Trump is actively campaigning for Republican candidates across the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections.
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An American Airlines plane had to land early because of a brake issue.
Christina Applegate revealed she was misdiagnosed and does not have multiple sclerosis (MS).
Democrats are planning a meeting after the midterm elections.
Elon Musk reportedly restricted Ukraine’s access to satellite data.
President Trump said the U.S. has received "nothing" from Ukraine.
The NBA season for 2026-2027 is starting soon.
Prince Harry is trying to rebuild relationships with the royal family.
Early voting for midterm elections has started in Florida.
President Trump is campaigning to support GOP candidates, especially in North Carolina.
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A Conservative MP, Alicia Kearns, expressed concerns about National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell's role after his wife posted support for Palestine Action on social media. The Metropolitan Police reviewed the case and decided no criminal action was needed, but questions remain about whether Powell can continue in his position.
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Alicia Kearns, a Conservative MP, raised questions about Jonathan Powell staying as National Security Advisor.
Powell’s wife, Sarah Helm, posted on social media supporting Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is a group banned as a terror organization in the UK.
The Metropolitan Police found Helm’s posts did not break the law and closed the case.
Kearns wrote to the prime minister and other officials about the situation and national security risks.
Downing Street said Helm’s views are personal and not government positions.
Palestine Action’s ban is being reviewed by the UK Supreme Court next month.
The issue involves concerns over sensitive national security information and social media activity.
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President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the U.S. has not received anything in return from Ukraine except for higher diesel prices. Trump also said Zelenskyy needs to want to settle the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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President Trump publicly criticized Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.
Trump said the U.S. has received "nothing back" from Ukraine except high diesel fuel prices.
Trump stated that Zelenskyy must want to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The comments continue a public disagreement between the two leaders.
The Russia-Ukraine war remains ongoing.
CBS News reported on the situation with coverage by correspondent Nikole Killion.
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Poland has supported Ukraine strongly during Russia's invasion. However, some Polish people are becoming less welcoming to the one million Ukrainian refugees who have lived in Poland for the past four years. Tensions between Poles and Ukrainians are increasing due to painful memories from a World War II event.
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Poland has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since Russia invaded.
About one million Ukrainian refugees have lived in Poland over four years.
Some Polish citizens are showing more hostility toward these refugees.
Old historical events from World War II contribute to distrust between the two groups.
The article highlights growing divisions caused by both current and past conflicts.
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More than two-thirds of voters in Alberta, Canada, chose to stay part of Canada in a recent referendum, rejecting separation. Alberta’s decision supports Prime Minister Mark Carney’s efforts to strengthen Canada’s economy amid tensions with the United States.
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Over 66% of Alberta voters want to remain in Canada.
Alberta has large oil, gas, and mineral resources important for Canada's economy.
Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, grew up in Alberta and is leading economic and trade efforts.
Alberta's vote is seen as a message against pressure from the United States, especially President Trump.
Some Alberta separatist leaders met with U.S. officials to discuss independence and oil pipeline plans.
Carney warns of external forces trying to divide Canada, without naming specifics.
Canada is working on projects to boost trade and economic growth, including a pipeline to the Pacific coast.
Foreign investors focus mainly on infrastructure completion time and stable regulations, not separatist politics.
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Sasha Alex Sloan is a well-known songwriter who has written songs for many music styles like pop, country, K-pop, and R&B. She is releasing a new album and recently talked about how she writes songs while performing one of her own.
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Sasha Alex Sloan is a songwriter who works in different music styles.
She has written songs for pop, country, K-pop, and R&B genres.
She is preparing to release her own new album.
Sloan spoke with Geoff Bennett about how she writes songs.
She performed one of her songs called "Empty" during the interview.
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President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to a peace deal to end the war with Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine is working with US and European leaders to discuss peace talks, while tensions continue between Washington and Ukraine over access to a military satellite system.
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President Trump says Zelenskyy must want to settle the war or the situation will worsen, blaming the Ukrainian leader for slowing peace talks.
Zelenskyy recently met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and European leaders in Norway to discuss ending the conflict.
Ukraine plans a potential meeting with Russia involving leaders from all sides to address peace issues.
Witkoff is set to travel to Russia to continue peace discussions with President Vladimir Putin.
Trump mentioned a hard personal relationship between Zelenskyy and Putin, saying it is difficult for them to meet.
Ukraine reported slowdowns with the Starshield satellite system, crucial for military communications, which may have been limited by US authorities or SpaceX.
Elon Musk said the US government controls the Starshield system and any restrictions must be approved by the US military and President Trump.
Trump invited Putin to Alaska in August 2025, marking the first Russian visit to US soil in 10 years and has expressed willingness to meet Putin and China’s Xi Jinping for talks on nuclear weapons.
Trump announced a deal to buy diesel from Russia, reversing previous US pressure on Moscow’s economy.
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A new poll shows that many Americans now think tech company leaders are mainly Republicans. This is a big change because Silicon Valley, where many tech firms are based, was once seen as mostly liberal.
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The poll was published by Politico on a Monday.
Americans were asked about the political views of eight current or former tech company leaders.
Many respondents believed these tech CEOs are members of the Republican Party (GOP).
This contrasts with the past view that Silicon Valley tech leaders lean liberal.
The change shows a shift in how people see tech executives’ political opinions.
The poll included questions about both real and made-up tech CEOs.
Even fake names were often linked to the Republican Party by respondents.
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger wants to stop electricity rate increases for six years if the merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy is approved. She filed expert testimony asking the State Corporation Commission to reject the merger unless the companies agree to the rate freeze.
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Governor Abigail Spanberger supports a six-year freeze on electricity rate hikes in Virginia.
The rate freeze is linked to a proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy.
Spanberger submitted expert testimony to the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
She wants the SCC to reject the merger if the companies do not agree to the rate freeze.
The proposal aims to protect Virginia consumers from rising electricity costs after the merger.
The State Corporation Commission is the authority reviewing the merger proposal.
Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy are two large energy companies involved in the merger talks.
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Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80 million to help Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, aiming to win control of the US House of Representatives. At the same time, President Donald Trump plans to spend $400 million to support Republican candidates.
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Michael Bloomberg donated $80 million to support Democrats for the midterm elections.
President Trump plans to spend $400 million to help Republican candidates, with $300 million already spent.
Bloomberg focuses on helping Democrats win more than just the 218 seats needed for a House majority.
Bloomberg gave $24 million to Everytown for Gun Safety and $16 million to the House Majority PAC.
Democrats hope to win back the House and gain control of the Senate.
Elon Musk has spent $366 million on conservative groups supporting Republicans.
Controlling Congress would affect Trump's ability to pass laws and approve judges.
Bloomberg also donated money to Super PACs supporting specific Democratic candidates and governors.
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A woman who accused seven Cornell University students of rape said the university president's question about why she waited to report the assault made her feel unsupported. The university disputes her account, saying the president was asking why bystanders had not reported the incident sooner. The controversy has led to campus protests and a possible no-confidence vote in Cornell's leadership.
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A woman named Jane Doe accused seven Cornell students of raping her in a fraternity house in October 2024.
She said Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff questioned why she waited to report the assault, making her feel disbelieved.
Cornell disputes her claim, stating the president asked why bystanders had not reported the incident earlier through an anonymous tip line.
The allegations have sparked protests on campus and a state investigation into the assault.
Faculty at Cornell are considering a no-confidence vote in the university's leadership over its handling of sexual assault cases.
The Faculty Senate began debating the no-confidence resolution on October 21, 2024, with a vote expected on October 28.
Jane Doe sent a letter to faculty leaders to provide information for their discussion but did not try to influence their vote.
The university's dean of faculty shared a different account of the president’s conversation and acknowledged faculty frustration.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, as part of his efforts to support Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. Early voting began last week in North Carolina, which is an important state for both parties in the fight to control Congress.
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President Trump held a Republican rally in Greenville, North Carolina.
The rally is part of his campaign to help Republicans in the midterm elections.
Early voting started last week in North Carolina.
North Carolina is a key state in the race for control of Congress.
Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina since 2008.
The midterm elections will influence who controls the U.S. Senate.
Watching the event live was available for the public.
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A new short video targeting Amy Acton is spreading online during the Ohio governor’s race. The video shows Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, calling her a liar and asking people not to vote for her. It is not known who made or shared the video.
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Amy Acton is a Democrat running for governor of Ohio.
Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican candidate for the same race.
A 60-second video featuring Acton’s estranged mother is going viral.
Donna Arthur calls Amy Acton “a liar” in the video.
The video encourages Ohio voters not to support Acton.
The source or creator of the video has not been identified.
The Ohio governor’s race has become more heated and negative recently.
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Elon Musk said merging his two large companies, SpaceX and Tesla, could be a good idea, but the decision depends on shareholders. Both companies are moving toward artificial intelligence projects, and a merger could help them work together on technology like software, chips, and robotics.
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Elon Musk mentioned a potential merger of SpaceX and Tesla during SpaceX’s quarterly earnings call.
Special committees of independent directors from both companies are discussing the merger idea.
Musk holds over 82% voting power in SpaceX but only about 20% in Tesla.
Combining the companies could increase Musk’s overall control of the merged company.
SpaceX recently went public with a record-breaking IPO and acquired Musk’s AI company, xAI.
Both SpaceX and Tesla are focusing on artificial intelligence for future growth.
Shareholders from both companies must approve the merger before it can happen.
Regulators and some political leaders may review or challenge the merger proposal.
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The U.S. housing market declined in September as mortgage rates rose sharply, slowing down home sales. Rising borrowing costs have made buying homes less affordable, adding economic worries ahead of the midterm elections.
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Pending home sales fell 7.3% from August and 11.3% from a year ago in September.
Mortgage rates rose from about 6.8% at the start of September to 7.6% by the end of the month.
The median price of existing homes reached $417,500 in September, a record high for that month.
President Donald Trump promised to lower borrowing costs during his 2024 campaign, but mortgage rates have increased instead.
Freddie Mac’s average 30-year mortgage rate hit 7.40% in early October, the highest since November 2023.
The National Association of Home Builders reported the lowest homebuilder sentiment in 14 years due to high mortgage rates and construction costs.
Housing inventory rose to 1.60 million homes, the highest since November 2019, meaning more homes are available but fewer are being sold.
Inflation and other economic factors are expected to keep mortgage rates high for the near future.
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The FAA has approved Boeing's 737 Max 10 for passenger flights, allowing the plane to be sold and delivered to airlines. This approval ends years of delays and is important for Boeing as it works to improve its reputation and finances after safety problems with earlier 737 Max models.
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The FAA announced approval of the Boeing 737 Max 10 on Tuesday after extensive safety checks and test flights.
The Max 10 is the largest version in Boeing’s 737 Max family and can seat 185-210 passengers.
Boeing expects to start delivering Max 10 jets in 2027, after several years of delays.
Over 30 airlines worldwide have ordered 1,555 Max 10 planes, including United, Delta, American Airlines, Ryanair, and Alaska Airlines.
The Max 10 competes with Airbus’s A321neo model, which can carry more passengers and fly farther.
This certification completes the approval for all four 737 Max models.
Safety concerns arose after crashes of the Max 8 model in 2018 and 2019, killing 346 people.
The FAA has reformed its safety rules for Boeing planes since those crashes but is gradually easing some restrictions.
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Sixty years ago, on October 21, 1966, a coal mine waste tip collapsed in Aberfan, Wales, causing a landslide that buried a school and nearby homes. This disaster killed 144 people, including 116 children. Survivors and witnesses remember the tragic event and its impact on the community.
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The Aberfan disaster happened on the morning of October 21, 1966.
A coal tip (a pile of mining waste) above Aberfan collapsed and swept into Pantglas Junior School and nearby houses.
144 people died, including 116 children, making it one of the worst school disasters in the UK.
The disaster occurred just before the school's half-term holiday.
Survivors recall hearing a loud rumbling noise before the landslide struck.
Many were trapped under debris, and rescue efforts saved some lives.
The tragedy led to changes in safety rules at mining sites across Britain.
The event remains an important part of Wales’ history and memory.
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Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Robert Garcia, both Democrats, reported receiving suspicious letters at their offices. These incidents are part of a series of similar events happening before the midterm elections.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office in Hunts Point, New York, received a suspicious letter.
Robert Garcia, a Congressman from California, also received a suspicious package.
Multiple officials around the country have reported similar suspicious mail.
These reports have increased as the midterm elections approach.
The authorities are investigating the nature of these letters.
No confirmed harm or threats have been publicly reported related to these packages.
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Elon Musk said he thinks merging his two companies, Tesla and SpaceX, would be a good idea. Both companies have special committees looking into the possibility, but no final decision has been made yet.
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Elon Musk is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX.
He described the merger as a good idea during a call with financial analysts.
Both companies have formed special committees to review the idea.
The committees have not yet agreed on any terms for a merger.
Any merger would require approval from the companies’ shareholders.
Musk emphasized that a merger is possible but not certain.
The discussion happened during an update on SpaceX’s quarterly business results.
More details about the merger consideration will be shared as they become available.
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