AOC likens 2026 midterm ‘blue tsunami’ to the feeling millennials had seeing Obama elected president
The 37-year-old Democrat was 19 when Obama was propelled to the White House in 2008
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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
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Blue Tsunami’s Clearest Takeaway: People Hate Data Centers
Voters fought back against tech oligarchs by supporting candidates and ballot measures that would block water-sucking, heat-spewing data centers. The post Blue Tsunami’s Clearest Takeaway: People Hate Data Centers appeared first on The…
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State-Driven Data Center Backlash Reshaping the AI Trade
The Democratic sweep of Congress and a handful of governor races sent stock prices spiraling for so-called neoclouds. With contests swinging toward candidates promising tougher restrictions on building data centers and other…
Vance eyes 2028 reset, as Republicans mull pivot after US midterms drubbing
A Democratic 'blue tsunami' in the US midterms shines a light on emerging distaste for Trump's brand among Republicans.
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Dhillon Plans DOJ Civil Rights Exit After Democrats’ Sweep
Harmeet Dhillon plans to step down from her role leading the Justice Department’s civil rights unit, marking the first senior DOJ official to resign following Democrats’ massive midterm wins.
Lions' Jack Campbell speaks out after scary injury
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is providing an update on last week's injury that left him motionless on the field. Nate Burleson reports.
Trump's energy deals are about to face a wave of investigations by Democrats
Democrats are certain to scrutinize the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, administration mineral deals and the cancellation of previously fund energy projects.
Americans wary of AI for medical care and insurance claims
Most Americans have qualms about using AI in healthcare for tasks such as diagnosis and treatment, Pew Research poll finds.
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Bolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil Was Aided by Milei Adviser at Argentine Airport
A top adviser to President Javier Milei of Argentina met Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, at an Argentine airport, three people involved in the operation said.
Owners of seized Russian oil tanker claim U.S. improperly sold ship for scrap metal
U.S. authorities sold a seized Russian oil tanker to a maritime scrap dealer for well under market value in an “economically irrational” deal meant to thwart the owner’s bid to recover the vessel, the company lawyers said in court papers.
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Votes and Verdicts: Navigating Sector Impacts of Dems’ Blue Wave
The US midterm elections have reshaped the policy landscape for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term, with Democrats winning control of both the House and Senate and ushering in a divided government. On Nov. 4, Bloomberg…
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Midterm Results Have Israel Fearing its US Alliance Is Broken
Is Israel’s rock-solid bipartisan American support crumbling? Dan Williams explains what sweeping Democratic midterm wins mean for the alliance. (Source: Bloomberg)
Can kids outgrow peanut allergies?
Dr. Tania Elliott joins "CBS Mornings" to break down information about peanut allergies, and discuss a new study suggesting some kids may not be correctly diagnosed.
Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government
Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 15:25 Alliance’s endorsement gives opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-seat…
America Finally Has the Votes to End the Electoral College
Tuesday’s wave election swept Democrats into power in Congress. But the most seismic result for American politics and democracy may come out of the battleground states where Democrats just won trifecta control by taking both state houses…
Escaped killer hid in shed, stole truck, left apology note before capture
Authorities are still trying to piece together how a convicted murderer in Tennessee evaded capture for more than a week.
Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses
Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 15:17 'It’s very easy to always blame Israel for everything, but that is not the case,' says Danny Danon…
DHS leader warns that ‘deportations will continue’ despite disastrous midterms for Trump team
Markwayne Mullin slammed Democrats for suggesting ICE agents would be patroling polling stations on Election Day
Clashes erupt in France as ‘Black Thursday’ protests sweep the nation
Riot police clashed with protesters in Lyon on Thursday as a nationwide public sector strike tapped into growing anger over deteriorating services and the rising cost of living.
Putin accuses hockey organizations of 'gross violation' as Canada bars Russia from World Juniors
Vladimir Putin accused hockey organizations of politicized restrictions after Hockey Canada and Mark Carney blocked Russia from the World Juniors.
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Treasuries Soar as Tech-Stock Selloff Stokes Haven Demand
Treasuries surged as a Democratic sweep in the US midterms led to a selloff in shares of large US technology companies, stoking demand for havens.
How one bank’s collapse is upending Paraguay, trapping savings and threatening its president
The collapse of Ueno Bank has left savers scrambling for their money and Paraguay’s president facing calls for impeachment
DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon resigns, says White House asked her to wait until after midterms
Harmeet Dhillon resigned Thursday as the Department of Justice's assistant attorney general for civil rights, sources told Fox News.