https://meenews.co/post/6aeba89a840cbbe9c998285a John Wayne namesake gets a less-than-Hollywood ending after traffic stop te 2026-11-04T21:50:18.906Z John Wayne namesake gets a less-than-Hollywood ending after traffic stop Despite sharing a name with The Duke, John Wayne Dean Suddarth did not ride off into the sunset Tuesday. Instead, he took a ride in the back of a police car.   The 40-year-old was arrested around 12:48 a.m. Nov. 3 near Alan Stephens Parkway and Tara Lane in what began as a traffic stop. His vehicle registration had expired nine months earlier, according to a probable cause statement.   When officers stopped Suddarth, he consented to a search that led to them finding drugs and paraphernalia in the vehicle.   Police said they found a silver container on the driver’s side floorboard containing two small bags filled with a white powder and a “tooter straw.” Officers found an additional tooter straw and a used glass pipe under the driver’s seat, according to the probable cause statement.   The white powder from one of the bags tested positive for methamphetamine, according to officers.   Suddarth was arrested on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia.  The post John Wayne namesake gets a less-than-Hollywood ending after traffic stop appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba892840cbbe9c9982824 Whoopi Goldberg warns Democrats to 'take care of business' after midterm wins te 2026-11-04T21:50:10.999Z Whoopi Goldberg warns Democrats to 'take care of business' after midterm wins "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg warned Democrats on Wednesday after they regained control of both chambers of Congress that they need to "take care of business." "A note to the Democrats, we put you in to take care of business. We don’t want to know what your back-biting fighting is, we don’t want to hear it. You can kvetch at each other after you take care of the people’s business," Goldberg said. Democrats recaptured majorities in the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, riding a massive blue wave that will give them control of both chambers in January 2027. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE The co-hosts also interviewed Democratic Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico during the show, after he flipped a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat. Talarico told the co-hosts that he wanted to work with President Donald Trump to provide some "affordability crisis relief" to Texans, suggesting a suspension of federal gasoline and diesel taxes. "I want to work with both parties, I want to work with President Trump to try to provide some relief to working Texans in the middle of this affordability crisis," he said. "I think we could suspend the federal gas tax and the federal diesel tax. That would provide some immediate relief at the pump for working families. Everybody, when you fill up your tank, you are paying a hidden tax, and this federal gas tax, if we suspend it, it could drop the price of gas by 18 cents a gallon immediately."  "And I know that’s not everything, we’re not going to be able to get the prices lower until we end this disastrous war in Iran, but it could provide necessary relief in the short term for the hard-working families in our state," Talarico added. TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET At the end of the interview, Goldberg told Talarico, "Senator-elect, congratulations, man. We were thrilled with your win, you are where you should be." "Whoopi let her excitement get the better of her. It’s another instance of ABC’s purported ‘bona fide news program’ boldly saying the quiet part out loud and admitting that the show is 100 percent meant to be [a] vector to push Democratic Party propaganda to the American people to influence elections," the Media Research Center's NewsBusters associate editor Nicholas Fondacaro told Fox News Digital in a statement. "In the months and weeks leading up to the midterms, 'The View' was actively telling people to not only vote for Democrats but also vote for specific candidates like James Talarico. The use of the public broadcast spectrum to electioneer for a party or candidate by a licensee is a violation of federal regulations," he continued. "The View and ABC were already under intense scrutiny from the FCC before Whoopi’s comments and they’re likely to be used against the network in any potential action by the commission." ABC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Talarico also expressed a willingness to work with Trump during an interview on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast, released Monday. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: DEMOCRATS FACE AN IMPEACHMENT TRACTOR BEAM THAT COULD DERAIL THEIR AFFORDABILITY MESSAGE "I would love, as the next U.S. senator from Texas, to work with Donald Trump to actually fulfill some of the promise of his political project," Talarico told host Steven Bartlett. "The promise of MAGA was that we were going to transform this government so that it delivered for the people who have been left behind, the people who have been forgotten in this country. And there's still time to do that," Talarico continued. The co-hosts of "The View" agreed with comments from former Vice President Kamala Harris during a podcast appearance last month, saying that Democrats should not pursue impeachment proceedings against Trump if they won control of Congress. "In terms of Trump, no, I don't think that's what should be on the agenda," co-host Sunny Hostin said. "Hakeem Jeffries — who I believe will be the next speaker of the House, after November — he has a plan for 100 days, which includes tax credits, taking care of the tax credits, limiting ICE and also stock trades." "And then he's got a plan for the first 100 hours, which would include, you know, just undoing a lot of unpopular Trump policies. So, I think there is a plan in place that Democrats have, and it may not include impeaching Trump," she added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Co-host Ana Navarro agreed, arguing that Democrats would be limited in what they could accomplish with Trump in the White House, saying that she was "completely against impeachment." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba891840cbbe9c998281b Fox News/NORC Study: Voters look to 2028 focused on the economy te 2026-11-04T21:50:09.673Z Fox News/NORC Study: Voters look to 2028 focused on the economy After the midterm elections, attention will turn to the 2028 race for the White House. What is on voters’ minds as they look ahead to the next presidential election? Most Republicans want the next president to follow President Donald Trump’s policies, if not his style. Nearly 4 in 10 MAGA Republicans want Trump’s successor to emulate both, and about half want the next president to follow his policies alone. Non-MAGA Republicans are less enthusiastic: 45% want his policies to continue, but only about 15% of non-MAGA Republicans want a president with the same style. Independents prefer something entirely different: 6 in 10 want the next president to break with both Trump’s policies and his style. Likewise, few Democrats want to see either his style or his policies repeated. Even as the Democrats have won control of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and Trump finds his approval rating at 39%, a bloc of voters remains loyal to the president and is likely to influence the 2028 campaign. While half of voters want a successor who does not emulate his style or follow his policies, 26% want a president who will carry on his policies, and another 12% want the next president to copy his policies and his style. FOX NEWS VOTER POLL: 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS USHER IN A BLUE WAVE AS DEMOCRATS WIN CONTROL OF CONGRESS Looking ahead, voters across party lines say improving economic conditions is the most important issue for the country to address over the next five years. Six in 10 voters feel they are holding steady financially while about 3 in 10 feel they are falling behind. Few, about 1 in 10 voters, feel they are getting ahead financially. Voters who describe their own financial situation as less than satisfactory, or say they are falling behind, are more likely to name the economy as the top issue. What should tonight’s winners prioritize once sworn into office? When asked which of the following is most important for newly elected officials to work on first in 2027, 3 in 10 voters want elected officials to address grocery costs. About 2 in 10 want action on gas prices, and a similar share say they should work on healthcare and prescription drug costs. Slightly fewer are concerned about housing costs, while about 1 in 10 want officials to address electricity and other utility costs. Voters are closely divided on whether the country can look forward to better days or if the good days are behind us. And it’s linked to how they’re feeling financially. About two-thirds of those who say they are getting ahead financially are optimistic about the future. However, about two-thirds of voters who are falling behind financially think the country’s best days are in the past. Beyond the economy, priorities diverge. About 1 in 5 Democrats point to access to affordable healthcare, while about a similar share of Republicans say protecting individuals from government overreach is the top issue. About 1 in 10 independents say the country should address the affordability of healthcare, and about the same share say government overreach. Voters are divided over AI’s effect on the U.S. economy during the next 10 years. About 4 in 10 say it will be harmful, while 3 in 10 expect benefits. About 1 in 10 expect AI to make no difference while slightly more, about 2 in 10, are unsure. About 4 in 10 expect AI to negatively affect the environment and the arts and entertainment industry. About half of voters want substantial changes in how the country is run. Party identification shapes how much change voters want and which branches of government they think most need reform. Democrats are about three times as likely as Republicans to want complete and total upheaval of how the country is run. Half of democratic socialists favor complete and total upheaval, compared with about 1 in 10 MAGA Republicans. In the 2024 Fox News Voter Analysis conducted for the presidential election, most Republican voters said they wanted substantial change or total upheaval. Now, with a Republican in the White House and their party controlling both houses of Congress, they are less eager for major change. FOX NEWS VOTER POLL: HOW DEMOCRATS TOOK CONTROL OF THE SENATE Overall, 4 in 10 voters think Congress should be substantially reformed, including three-quarters of MAGA Republicans and half of non-MAGA Republicans. Democrats are less likely to say Congress needs reform, but half say the executive branch should be improved. Few voters in either party want changes to the Constitution. Democrats are more likely than Republicans or independents to say the Supreme Court needs reform. Voters across party lines support term limits for Congress and Supreme Court justices. Democrats favor abolishing the Electoral College, but Republicans and independents are less enthusiastic. Most Republicans support limiting mail voting to people physically unable to vote in person. MAGA Republicans are more supportive of limiting mail voting than non-MAGA Republicans (63% vs 40%). Democrats oppose the idea, regardless of whether they support the Democratic Socialists of America. AMERICANS CLASH OVER SUPREME COURT EXPANSION AS FIGHT OVER 9 JUSTICES HEATS UP: ‘LET’S PACK IT NOW’ The expansion of artificial intelligence has triggered some public backlash against AI data centers. Voters are divided on whether AI will help or hurt during the next 10 years. More Democrats say the technology will be harmful while more Republicans expect benefits. Among Republican voters, MAGA Republicans are more enthusiastic about AI than non-MAGA Republicans. Forty-five percent of MAGA Republicans believe AI will help the U.S. to compete with other countries and another 4 in 10 feel AI will do more to help the economy. Among Democrat voters, supporters of democratic socialism and those who do not support the movement are similarly likely to feel AI will help aspects of American society. However, supporters of democratic socialism are more likely than other Democrats to feel AI will do more to hurt than help. Overall, 6 in 10 voters are extremely or very concerned about the effect of data centers on the price of utilities in the communities where they are being built. About half are concerned about the effect of data centers on pollution of natural resources, land development, or the health of the local population, regardless of whether they live near a data center. Democrats are more concerned about the effects of data centers than Republican voters, again regardless of their proximity to the facilities. Voters across party lines support requiring companies to pay for electric grid upgrades needed for their data centers, increasing government regulation of AI, and limiting AI in schools. Most Democrats and independents oppose building a data center in their community. Most voters also oppose local construction, whether their county already has a data center. AMERICA’S MULTI-BILLION TECH BOOM COMES INTO FOCUS AS 7 KEY STATES PUT IT TO A MIDTERM TEST The economy is a top issue for most voters, yet 4 in 10 say they could support a candidate whose economic views differ from their own. After the economy and jobs, nearly 6 in 10 voters see healthcare as an important issue, and about 6 in 10 would not support a candidate who disagrees with them on healthcare policy. About half could not back a candidate whose views on Israel and the Palestinians differ from theirs. Overall, about 6 in 10 say they could never support a candidate they disagree with on abortion, guns, or immigration. Explore the results here: https://civichealth.norc.org/crosstabs.html The NORC Civic Health & Elections Project (CH&EP) is a national survey of registered voters conducted October 26 through November 3, 2026 with 113,020 interviews. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish. The margin of sampling error for the national sample, including the design effect, was ±0.5 percentage points for voters and ±1.2 percentage points for nonvoters. Margins of sampling error for individual states and subgroups vary based on sample size. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba890840cbbe9c9982812 Ravens acquire Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals after injuries to both Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley: report te 2026-11-04T21:50:08.101Z Ravens acquire Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals after injuries to both Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley: report The Baltimore Ravens have help on the way. After superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler "Snoop" Huntley suffered injuries in the team’s 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, the Ravens are acquiring quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN. Because the Ravens play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, the trade will not be finalized until the weekend, according to the report. The Ravens will start undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano on Thursday night against the Jaguars, but even he isn’t fully healthy. Fagnano suffered an ankle injury and was listed as limited on Monday’s estimated practice report but was upgraded to a full participant on Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While Fagnano will start on Thursday, Brissett is expected to make his Ravens debut when they play the Los Angeles Chargers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 10. In place of Jackson and Huntley, Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception. Brissett started all eight games for the Cardinals before being benched for Gardner Minshew II with Arizona trailing 17-3 in the third quarter of its 33-30 comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys in overtime. With Brissett at the helm, the Cardinals were 2-5 this season. He completed 63.3% of his passes for 1,719 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Ravens will be the seventh team he has played for, and Baltimore hopes Brissett can keep the team in the playoff race. With their loss to the Bills on Sunday, the Ravens dropped to 4-4 and fell to last place in the AFC North. Jackson suffered a thumb injury that may potentially require season-ending surgery, while Huntley has a turf toe injury. The Ravens head into their matchup against the 5-2 Jaguars as massive underdogs with Fagnano as the starting quarterback. Baltimore hosts Jacksonville at 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba88c840cbbe9c9982804 Medical Professionals Are Among the Winners of the Midterms te 2026-11-04T21:50:04.968Z Medical Professionals Are Among the Winners of the Midterms About a half-dozen Democratic doctors and nurses ran for Congress. Some made opposition to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. central to their campaigns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba88a840cbbe9c99827d6 Snapchat surpasses 30M paid subscribers te 2026-11-04T21:50:02.925Z Snapchat surpasses 30M paid subscribers The milestone comes a year after Snapchat announced a controversial limit on free storage for its Memories feature and informed users it would start requiring users to pay $1.99 per month for additional storage or subscribe to Snapchat+ to retain their Memories. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba636840cbbe9c9982757 Among the winners in Tuesday night’s elections: Medical professionals galore. te 2026-11-04T21:40:06.742Z Among the winners in Tuesday night’s elections: Medical professionals galore. About a half-dozen Democratic doctors and nurses ran for Congress. Some made opposition to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. central to their campaigns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba635840cbbe9c998273c Student Loan Updates: 4 Democratic Proposals After GOP's Midterm Wipeout te 2026-11-04T21:40:05.100Z Student Loan Updates: 4 Democratic Proposals After GOP's Midterm Wipeout Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday could revive a series of stalled student loan proposals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba633840cbbe9c9982733 Biggest Polling Misses of the 2026 Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T21:40:03.262Z Biggest Polling Misses of the 2026 Midterm Elections Final polling averages understated several Democratic victories, with the largest errors reaching more than nine points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3e3840cbbe9c99826ba Former NFL QB Duck Hodges says marrying country star gave friends 'false hope' about landing Ella Langley date te 2026-11-04T21:30:11.498Z Former NFL QB Duck Hodges says marrying country star gave friends 'false hope' about landing Ella Langley date Who could forget when the news broke that legendary backup quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges was dating Lainey Wilson, who at the time was labeled as having country music's biggest butt. That's an honor that has since passed her by. It was more than three years ago now that the months of speculation had finally come to an end. The retired football player and the country star have since married. Duck is now the supportive husband of one of the biggest stars in country music and an inspiration to his buddies who want him to set them up with his wife's friend Ella Langley. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! During a recent appearance on the "Game Runs Deep" podcast, he shared how he's given some of his friends false hope when it comes to their chances of landing a date with Ella Langley. ELLA LANGLEY GOES VIRAL AFTER SHUTTING DOWN FAN WHO ASKED HER ON A DATE "Some of my friends, they'll get with me, and they'll be like, 'Dude, set me up with Ella, or set me up with somebody,'" Duck said. "And I felt bad because I gave all these guys false hope that if I did it, they can do it." Who are these friends of his? Ella is on top of country music right now and unless any of these guys had a run like he had with the Steelers during "Duck Mania," do they really think they have a shot? Not to discourage love or shooting your shot from full court. Hey, sometimes those shots go in. I get you think it's worth a shot if you're boys with Duck to at least throw it out there. I say go for it, but don't expect to land a date with one of the singers on top of country music by hitting up Duck Hodges. He's got his own thing going right now. Not everyone is able to land a Lainey Wilson through mutual friends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3e1840cbbe9c99826b1 Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: report te 2026-11-04T21:30:09.379Z Eagles bench Tanner McKee for Joe Milton two days after giving him vote of confidence: report The Philadelphia Eagles hope Joe Milton can help make things sunny again. The Eagles are making a quarterback change, as they have benched struggling backup Tanner McKee in favor of Milton, according to ESPN. McKee has started the last three games for the Eagles after Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season with blood clots, and Philadelphia has lost all three. The quarterback change is relatively surprising because head coach Nick Sirianni gave McKee a vote of confidence on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Tanner’s our guy. We’re not making any changes there," Sirianni told reporters on Monday. He said the team was committed to finding solutions, as the Eagles have lost their last six games after beginning the season 2-0. Sirianni said whether the issue is scheme, execution or a mental error, responsibility falls on the coaches. Just two days after those comments, the Eagles made the switch to Milton. Philadelphia signed Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on Oct. 16, and Sirianni has praised his work ethic. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Yeah, I think he's worked really hard. Him and (quarterback coach Parks Frazier) have spent a ton of time together, getting him caught up to speed. I know the developmental periods, those always help to be able to run our plays. He works extremely hard, he’s always in the building doing the extra things and yeah, I like his progression." Milton began his career with the New England Patriots after being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. He spent one season with the Patriots before being traded to the Cowboys, where he served as Dak Prescott's backup in 2025. Milton has appeared in five games, with his only full-game appearance coming in a meaningless contest for the Patriots in 2024. Against the Buffalo Bills in Week 18, he completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards with one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. In four games with the Cowboys last season, he completed 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Milton will be the fourth quarterback to throw a pass for the Eagles this season alongside Hurts, McKee and Andy Dalton. The Eagles released Dalton after he threw an interception on his lone pass during the team's loss to the Chicago Bears. The Eagles hope he can provide a spark when they play the New York Giants (4-2-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3dd840cbbe9c99826a4 Texas Democrats Prepare to Relearn a Skill: How to Govern te 2026-11-04T21:30:05.777Z Texas Democrats Prepare to Relearn a Skill: How to Govern Democrats will have a real chance to govern in Texas for the first time in about 25 years, and they’re facing pressure to deliver. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba3db840cbbe9c9982676 OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election te 2026-11-04T21:30:03.731Z OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants AI to define the 2028 election, proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s own business interests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba186840cbbe9c99825fb 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Delivers Blunt Response to Brandon Aiyuk News te 2026-11-04T21:20:06.902Z 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Delivers Blunt Response to Brandon Aiyuk News San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan delivered his blunt reaction to the news of Brandon Aiyuk's attempted return. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba185840cbbe9c99825f2 NFL Analyst Implores Jaguars to Go ‘All In’ Before Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T21:20:05.415Z NFL Analyst Implores Jaguars to Go ‘All In’ Before Trade Deadline An NFL columnist thinks the Jacksonville Jaguars should make some aggressive acquisitions before Tuesday's trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeba183840cbbe9c99825d9 Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor te 2026-11-04T21:20:03.402Z Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor The startup allows software engineers to deploy teams of agents to work on various aspects of a project simultaneously. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f3e840cbbe9c9982555 Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker after GOP's midterm massacre te 2026-11-04T21:10:22.005Z Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker after GOP's midterm massacre Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is officially running to be Speaker of the House in the next Congress. It comes after Democrats made historic gains in Tuesday night's midterm elections, taking back both the House and Senate for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Jeffries sent a letter to fellow House Democrats on Wednesday afternoon congratulating them on their victories and adding, "I write to humbly request your support in connection with my candidacy to serve as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives." Jeffries told reporters that he intended to run for the top job in the House during a press conference with his top deputies on Wednesday, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif. Clark and Aguilar also signaled they would run for the No. 2 and No. 3 positions in the House. And despite a small group of far-left socialists elected to Congress who are expected to pose a headache for Jeffries and other establishment Democrats, he will likely have little trouble winning the speaker's gavel given the wide majority his party won on Tuesday. At the time of writing this story, Democrats were projected to win 237 seats compared to 139 for the GOP.  But 59 races are still too close to call, and Jeffries told reporters earlier that he anticipated a total of 255 or more Democrats in the House next year. In his lengthy letter to colleagues on Wednesday, Jeffries touted past victories and outlined his vision for the next two years. He pledged to "try to find bipartisan common ground whenever and wherever possible" on the issue of affordability while also criticizing the right's handling of high cost-of-living. "Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower costs on Day One. They failed. Instead, toxic GOP policies like the Trump tariffs and war in Iran have done the exact opposite," he wrote. Jeffries also vowed "accountability" for the Trump administration, writing the House "will assume its place as a check and balance on an out-of-control executive branch." He suggested Democrats would seek to undo Republicans' Medicaid cuts, extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits that expired at the beginning of this year, and end Trump's war in Iran. "Finally, we must restore classic American values like liberty and justice for all, equal protection under the law, the unfettered right to vote in a representative democracy and our heritage as a nation of immigrants. To that end, I look forward to drawing upon the insights and perspectives of every single part of the Caucus in the days and weeks ahead. House Democrats must deliver dramatic change," Jeffries wrote. House Democrats are slated to hold their leadership elections in mid-December. Meanwhile on the right, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., will be vying for the role of minority leader in the next Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f3c840cbbe9c998254c Newsom breaks with socialists over billionaire tax, and California voters appear poised to reject it te 2026-11-04T21:10:20.401Z Newsom breaks with socialists over billionaire tax, and California voters appear poised to reject it In the lead-up to the November midterms, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) put its support behind California’s Proposition 40, a measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state.  Although the secretary of state's election results show it on the path to defeat as of Wednesday afternoon, the DSA’s support for the policy has created a flashpoint for larger discussions about socialism's redistributive aims and the capital flight critics say could follow. "In their mind, every tax they do is some attempt to get money from people who create wealth and move it to the state," Richard Stern, an economics scholar with Advancing American Freedom (AAF), said in an interview with Fox News Digital. The DSA's stance on Proposition 40 has also brought it into conflict with other Democratic figures, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, who opposed it. SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: 'TOXIC POLICIES' The proposition would have applied a 5% tax on assets like businesses, securities, art, collectibles and intellectual property while excluding select pensions, real estate and retirement accounts. To prevent billionaires from simply leaving the state, Proposition 40 was designed to retroactively apply to billionaires who were residents of California on Jan. 1, 2026. On the website for its California chapter, the group offered a PowerPoint slideshow supporters could use to argue its merits. "We have the money in California to pay for the quality schools and healthcare that we need. It just needs to be transferred from the wrong pockets to the right ones. We can do that by taxing the rich," the slideshow reads. The DSA argued the policy would help cover up to a projected $100 billion shortfall in federal funding for the state’s Medi-Cal program that provides health insurance for low-income individuals, seniors and people with disabilities. The proposition also outlined that 90% of the generated revenue would go to healthcare, while the remaining 10% would be set aside for education, food assistance and administration of the tax. As part of its argument in favor of the policy, the DSA framed it as a scaled-up version of something that already exists: a progressive tax, a kind of tax that scales relative to income. "It calls for a temporary 5% wealth tax on just 250 Californians — the very richest people in the state — who together own $2 trillion in wealth," its materials explain. "Let’s be clear: if the Billionaire Tax passes, none of the billionaires will actually lose money. They have been averaging a growth rate of 7 or 8 percent per year in their wealth. Thus, a 5% hit doesn’t even cut into what they have; it just slightly slows down the growth of that wealth." But to experts like Stern, the AAF economist, the policy reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of wealth. "The left looks at a billionaire, and they assume that they’re sitting on $10 billion, $100 billion in cash. I hate to break it to them: There’s no cash," Stern said. "They have no idea that we’re talking about a trillion-dollar company, we’re talking about a trillion dollars’ worth of factories and warehouses and delivery trucks and machinery." LET SOCIALISTS ROB FROM THE RICH 100%, AND YOU STILL WON’T BE ABLE TO PAY THE BILLS Notably, Newsom has said he is opposed to the measure, arguing it would put California at a competitive disadvantage. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Newsom cited opposition from a number of different groups. "The firefighters opposed it. The teachers opposed it. Planned Parenthood opposed it. The vast majority of labor opposes it. I think the majority of Californians oppose it. So, we all have our reasons why," Newsom said ahead of the election. "I don’t think it’s a good idea to do [it] at a state level. It’s a badly written initiative. It focuses just on one part of the state’s budget. It’s one-time money and the impact is already being felt. People have left the state." Instead, Newsom called on voters to adopt a poison pill countermeasure. Proposition 42 was designed to prohibit new state taxes on personal property and restrict certain retroactive taxes. That measure looks to be on track to succeed. Even so, Newsom noted that his views on a 5% tax might change if implemented at the federal level. "Looking at that from a national prism, very different conversation than a state-by-state prism. That’s been the debate in California. I think the majority of Californians see that distinction even though they absolutely believe that we need a new tax bracket in this country," Newsom said. Stern noted that Newsom’s openness to considering such a policy nationally comes with many of the same difficulties, but on an international scale. 'CASTRO'S PLAYBOOK': EX-AG WARNS DOZENS OF CONGRESSIONAL BILLS ARE PUSHING SOCIALIST IDEAS "You can more easily leave California, but you could give up American citizenship and move abroad," Stern said. "[It] gets back to the old half-joke about communism and the wall in Berlin, which is, as Reagan said, they build walls that keep people in where normally we build walls to keep people out." When asked what distinguishes Proposition 40 from a simple tax increase, Stern pointed back to the policy’s implications for businesses, in his view, the main source of most billionaires’ wealth. "We're taking the means of production out of the hands of people that built those businesses, that manage those businesses, and giving them to Bernie Sanders and AOC and politicians to run them," Stern said, referring to two of the country’s most well-known congressional figures who have received backing from the DSA in the past. "That’s socialism." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f3a840cbbe9c9982543 Progressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump te 2026-11-04T21:10:18.826Z Progressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration. "The American people don't want us to get even; they want us to get things done on their behalf, because life is way too expensive," Jeffries said on MS NOW's "Morning Joe." "We ran on affordability. We won on affordability, and now it's our job to govern on affordability." Many progressives want Democrats, now that they will have majorities in the House and Senate, to launch investigations into President Donald Trump, his family, and government officials. Princeton historian Kevin Kruse criticized Jeffries, who is poised to become the next Speaker of the House, while sharing a separate House Oversight Democrats post warning, "Lawyer up." HILLARY CLINTON WARNS DEMS MAY SQUANDER MIDTERM VICTORY IF THEY FAIL TO STAY FOCUSED AFTER ELECTION "As disheartening as Jeffries' comments were, remember that other House Democrats actually understand the moment and are ready to meet it," Kruse said in a Bluesky post. University of Michigan education professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas also rejected Jeffries' framing, describing accountability as a matter of justice. "I say this with all love, Brother Leader Jeffries: No," Thomas said in a post responding to the clip. "And it's not (just) retribution. It's restorative justice." The Oversight Committee is expected to be chaired by Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who was featured in the video put out by the committee's Democrats. Progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen said delivering for voters and investigating abuses of power should work together. "As content creators, we hear from huge, diverse audiences, and they all want the same thing: a government that works for them: lower costs, leaders who listen, and accountability when people abuse their power," he said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Delivering results and pursuing accountability go hand in hand, provided investigations follow the evidence and serve the public." "Creators helped people get involved in this election, and we're going to keep those conversations going, helping audiences stay informed and judge whether their elected leaders are delivering," he added. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS WASTE NO TIME IN SETTING SOCIAL MEDIA ABLAZE AFTER MIDTERM SWEEP The discussion followed Democrats' early warnings about using their anticipated investigative powers.  Jeffries also addressed accountability during Wednesday's interview, saying Democrats should pursue facts, apply the law and follow the Constitution while holding wrongdoers responsible.  In an August CNN interview, he identified the Judiciary and Oversight committees as taking the lead on accountability. He declined to rule impeachment in or out. "As we’ve done in the past, whenever there have been moments of accountability that we’ve had to lead on, we are guided by three principles: follow the facts, apply the law and be guided by the United States Constitution," Jeffries said. The White House said Trump remained willing to work with Democrats while criticizing the prospect of investigations targeting his administration. "As the President has said, he's willing to work with anyone to continue delivering victories for hardworking Americans. If Democrats choose to pursue sham investigations and radical left policies, they are choosing to work against the American people," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. NEW YORK TIMES GLEEFUL OVER DEMOCRATS' HUGE MIDTERM VICTORIES, SAYS IT'S TIME TO ‘FEEL PRIDE’ A White House official separately warned that the administration retained federal powers as Democrats prepared to pursue investigations and subpoenas. "If crazed Democrats want to abuse their power and politicize their process of investigations, subpoenas, and destroying lives, they should be reminded that we still control the federal government and all of its powers," the official said. Media Research Center President David Bozell separately criticized Democrats' campaign message and accused news organizations of shielding the party from scrutiny. "People want to talk about Trump defying norms? I think Democrats just defied a norm: they ran and won on … nothing," Bozell said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The media aided and abetted. They were relentlessly negative. They refused to cover any good news. They buried every wart within Democrats' ranks. And today they will be right back at it." Fox News Digital reached out to Jeffries for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f39840cbbe9c998253a JUSTIN HASKINS: 3 huge reasons Republicans lost. Here’s what they need to win in 2028 te 2026-11-04T21:10:17.060Z JUSTIN HASKINS: 3 huge reasons Republicans lost. Here’s what they need to win in 2028 The 2026 midterm elections are over, and Republicans have some serious questions to answer. Political strategists and pundits will undoubtedly spend weeks debating what went wrong, who deserves the blame and what the results mean for the 2028 presidential election. But the biggest lessons of this election should already be clear. Three major failures have left Republicans vulnerable, and unless conservatives address them soon, the political consequences could extend far beyond this election. JASON CHAFFETZ: FIVE TIMELESS POLITICAL LESSONS THAT GOT LOST IN 2026 The first and perhaps most important problem is that Republicans have failed to offer Americans an exciting, ambitious vision for the future. Whatever you think about socialists and their radical proposals, there’s no denying that they have a grand vision for transforming society. They promise to fundamentally remake the economy, restructure major institutions and create an entirely different kind of America. THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE. YOUNG AMERICANS ARE FALLING IN LOVE … WITH SOCIALISM Where is the conservative alternative? Ask the average Republican politician what America would look like if conservatives achieved all their political goals and you’ll probably hear something about lowering taxes and securing the border. Those are certainly important objectives, but they hardly constitute the kind of sweeping, transformative vision that can inspire millions of Americans, especially younger voters. MORE AMERICANS THAN EVER NOW HAVE A POSITIVE VIEW OF SOCIALISM, NEW POLL SAYS Conservatives desperately need their own version of a political utopia, a radical vision of a better future that goes far beyond simply opposing whatever new proposal Democrats introduce. Imagine an America in which small businesses and families, rather than politically connected corporations, are the primary beneficiaries of tax and regulatory policy. Imagine a country where taxes are low and flat, where federal spending has been dramatically reduced, where innovation and entrepreneurship flourish, and where ordinary Americans have far greater control over their economic futures. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Perhaps most importantly, imagine a society in which the federal government has relinquished enormous amounts of power to state and local governments, allowing Americans with vastly different political and cultural values to live in communities that reflect their own priorities. Such a transformation would allow Americans to pursue dramatically different visions of the good life without constantly fighting over which ideology should control the federal government. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS This is the kind of ambitious, exciting vision that conservatism should be advancing. Unfortunately, far too many Republican politicians seem more interested in tinkering around the edges of an increasingly dysfunctional federal government than fundamentally transforming it. The second major problem is that Republicans failed to solve the affordability crisis that helped propel President Donald Trump back into the White House in 2024. For millions of Americans, the most important political issue has been the rising cost of housing, food, energy and other necessities. Prices skyrocketed during the Biden administration, leaving families struggling to maintain their standard of living. BILLIONS SPENT BY KEY FEDERAL AGENCY HASN'T MADE AMERICAN DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP ANY EASIER: REPORT Trump and Republicans promised to fix these problems, and although they have made some progress, the affordability crisis remains largely unresolved. Consider housing. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s seasonally adjusted Purchase-Only House Price Index, home prices increased 54% between January 2020 and December 2024. From January 2025 through August 2026, the most recent month for which data are available, home prices increased another 2.8%. That’s a significant improvement over the previous administration, but it’s a far cry from returning prices to their pre-pandemic levels. And home prices are only part of the affordability equation. Mortgage interest rates remain high, dramatically increasing the cost of financing a home purchase. The combination of historically elevated home prices and expensive mortgages has made homeownership increasingly difficult for millions of Americans, especially younger families trying to purchase their first home. The same basic problem exists throughout much of the economy. The rate of inflation might be lower than it was during the Biden administration, but that does little to help families who are still paying dramatically more for everyday necessities than they were just a few years ago. To their credit, Trump and congressional Republicans have implemented important reforms that should help improve the economy over time, including substantial deregulation, pro-energy policies and legislation making major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. Unfortunately, they have also wasted valuable time pursuing or considering big-government policies, including additional corporate subsidies and federal ownership stakes in private companies. Even more troubling, Republicans have continued running enormous federal budget deficits. Excessive deficit-financed government spending can contribute to inflation by increasing demand without producing a corresponding increase in the supply of goods and services. When demand grows faster than supply, prices tend to rise. With the help of billionaire Elon Musk, the Trump administration attempted to impose steep spending cuts through its new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But Democrats and countless media outlets successfully and dishonestly undermined that effort, and congressional Republicans took the bait. Rather than cut spending, Republicans continued to add to America’s ballooning national debt. In fiscal year 2026, the deficit hit $1.99 trillion, and it will likely be even worse next year. The solution requires a much more aggressive approach: dramatically reducing federal spending, pursuing policies that sustainably lower borrowing costs and interest rates and eliminating regulatory barriers that prevent businesses from expanding the supply of important goods and services, especially housing and energy. The third major problem is the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran. Regardless of whether you support the war, there’s little question that Trump failed to convince large numbers of Americans that the conflict should be among the nation’s highest priorities. That failure was particularly damaging because the war created significant divisions within Trump’s own political coalition. Some conservatives strongly supported military action against Iran, believing it was necessary to protect American interests and prevent future threats. Others questioned whether another prolonged Middle Eastern conflict was consistent with the priorities Trump campaigned on. These disagreements were always going to create political challenges. But during an election year, when Republicans desperately needed a unified political coalition, they were especially costly. The situation was made even worse by the economic consequences of the conflict. Higher gasoline and energy prices placed additional pressure on Americans already struggling with the affordability crisis. Meanwhile, the fighting continued far longer than the administration initially suggested it would. For voters who supported Trump because they wanted Washington to focus on the problems facing Americans at home, the prolonged conflict undoubtedly raised difficult questions about the administration’s priorities. None of this necessarily means the war was unjustified or that military action was the wrong decision. There are serious arguments on both sides of that debate. But when a president commits the country to a major military conflict, especially one with significant economic consequences, he must convince Americans that the sacrifices are necessary and that the objectives are worth pursuing. Ultimately, the lessons of the 2026 midterms extend far beyond the question of which political party controls Congress. America is approaching another consequential presidential election, and the ideological battles that will shape the country’s future are only becoming more important. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION If conservatives don’t want socialist and progressive policies to dominate the 2028 election, they need to begin making sweeping changes to their messaging and policymaking immediately. That means developing an inspiring vision for America’s future, delivering meaningful improvements in affordability and ensuring that government priorities reflect the concerns of ordinary Americans. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JUSTIN HASKINS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f37840cbbe9c9982531 Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet te 2026-11-04T21:10:15.519Z Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet President Donald Trump stood by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he was doing "a very good job" even as current and former administration figures continued to question how long the Pentagon chief could remain in his post after Republicans’ bruising midterm losses. "I think he’s doing a very good job," Trump said Wednesday when asked by the media whether he was considering replacing Hegseth. The public support came a day after Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, setting the stage for a shift in power on Capitol Hill in January. The Iran war and its economic fallout loomed large in the election, with Hegseth among the administration's most vocal advocates for the campaign. His future remains the subject of speculation among current and former administration figures despite Trump's public backing. TRUMP PLEDGES TO VETO 'INSANE' DEM BILLS, PINPOINTS ISSUE PARTIALLY TO BLAME FOR REPUBLICAN LOSSES A White House official told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that the election results "would have looked very different without the Iran War." The official predicted Trump would ultimately hold Hegseth, a former Fox News host, accountable, saying, "that will play out in the lame duck." "Hegseth is on the chopping block," a former White House staffer told Fox News Digital later Tuesday of Hegseth's future. An administration official said there were "signs" Hegseth could be ousted, but added that "Trump can turn on a dime." The official said the possibility had been discussed for some time, though "only Trump knows what he’s gonna do." "It was clear Bessent became the go-to after Pete couldn't deliver an Iran victory," the source said, referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who led the sanctions campaign against Iran known as Operation Economic Outcast. Beyond the Iran war, Hegseth also championed a plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major who killed 13 people and wounded 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009. The proposal drew bipartisan backlash before Trump ultimately scrapped the livestream, while leaving Hasan's execution in place. A foreign policy source with ties to Hegseth’s orbit told Fox News Digital they did not expect the secretary to remain in the job through the end of the year. The source said Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment push could force Republicans eyeing 2028 reelection bids to "saddle themselves with a pro-Hegseth vote." GOP SEN THOM TILLIS URGES TRUMP TO REPLACE PETE HEGSETH, BLASTS PENTAGON LEADERSHIP Hegseth has faced criticism over his prominent role in the Iran war, which has continued to generate political and economic fallout long after the White House's initial three-to-four-week timeline. He was among the administration's most vocal defenders of the campaign, declaring in March that the U.S. was carrying out "our retribution" against Iran. Although sustained U.S. strikes have ended, tensions with Tehran remain unresolved, with lingering concerns about Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities and the possibility of renewed military action. Renewed U.S. military strikes against Iran remain under serious consideration by the White House, sources told Fox News Digital. That possibility could weigh against an immediate change at the Pentagon. Installing new leadership as the administration considers renewed military operations would create uncertainty at a critical moment, while Hegseth has already demonstrated a willingness to move quickly in carrying out Trump's military directives. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told Fox News Digital Hegseth remains "100% committed to leading the Department until the end of President Trump’s term in office." "Secretary Hegseth will not back down or be deterred by politicians seeking to score partisan points or launch phony investigations where no wrongdoing exists. The Department of War has followed the law and our Secretary will continue to stand and fight every single day to support and defend the Constitution, lead our troops, and protect America," he went on. "We will continue to drive President Trump’s agenda at the Department of War — despite threats of sham witch hunts from Democrats." Democrats have signaled that Hegseth will be a focus of the incoming Congress. Before the election, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would "run Pete Hegseth out of town" if they won the House. Democrats have also discussed investigations into the Iran war and Pentagon leadership, with impeachment among the options. Scrutiny from Democrats could keep Hegseth and the war he has championed at the center of the administration’s political troubles. Massie, R-Ky., has separately vowed to force a vote on his impeachment resolution during the lame-duck session if Hegseth remains in office. DEM FLIPS KEY SENATE SEAT IN BATTLEGROUND NORTH CAROLINA AS COOPER DEFEATS TRUMP ALLY As defense secretary, Hegseth pushed sweeping changes to military culture, including banning transgender service members, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and imposing uniform combat fitness standards for men and women. He also sought to overhaul the Pentagon bureaucracy by consolidating Army commands, cutting senior military leadership and expanding the use of artificial intelligence and advanced weapons technology. His tenure has also been marked by controversy, including the sharing of sensitive details about planned strikes against Houthi militants in Signal chats that inadvertently included a journalist. Internal infighting, leak investigations and the dismissal of several top aides have fueled scrutiny, though Trump has repeatedly defended his leadership. The political pressure on Hegseth echoes a past moment when midterm losses and an unpopular war put a defense secretary’s future in question. On November 8, 2006, President George W. Bush announced Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s resignation, one day after Republicans suffered major midterm election losses amid growing criticism of the Iraq War. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f33840cbbe9c9982515 Robert Kraft, Doug Williams Advance in Hall of Fame Contributor Selection te 2026-11-04T21:10:11.836Z Robert Kraft, Doug Williams Advance in Hall of Fame Contributor Selection Robert Kraft and Doug Williams are among five contributor nominees. Only one advances to the full Hall selection committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f32840cbbe9c998250c Mamdani's Trump Playbook May Be Democrats' Best Tool to Get Stuff Done te 2026-11-04T21:10:10.094Z Mamdani's Trump Playbook May Be Democrats' Best Tool to Get Stuff Done Some Democrats have already discussed renewed oversight investigations and floated the prospect of impeachment efforts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f2f840cbbe9c9982503 Miami Gets Concerning Malachi Toney Injury Update Ahead of Notre Dame Clash te 2026-11-04T21:10:07.999Z Miami Gets Concerning Malachi Toney Injury Update Ahead of Notre Dame Clash Miami could face a challenging matchup against Notre Dame following a recent injury update on star wide receiver Malachi Toney. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f2d840cbbe9c99824fa Shedeur Sanders Sends Message Ahead of Potential First Start This Season te 2026-11-04T21:10:05.991Z Shedeur Sanders Sends Message Ahead of Potential First Start This Season Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol on Wednesday, setting him to possibly miss Sunday's game versus the Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9f2b840cbbe9c99824f1 Despite Heavy Criticism, Andy Reid Remains Adamant on Chiefs’ Kicker te 2026-11-04T21:10:03.730Z Despite Heavy Criticism, Andy Reid Remains Adamant on Chiefs’ Kicker As Mark Wahlberg famously said in “The Departed” — ”I’m the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9cd6840cbbe9c9982430 Brewers Lose Key Executive Immediately Following World Series Win te 2026-11-04T21:00:06.490Z Brewers Lose Key Executive Immediately Following World Series Win The Athletics hired Milwaukee Brewers vice president of player development Cam Castro as their new general manager Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9cd4840cbbe9c9982427 Giants Get Concerning Injury Update on RB Cam Skattebo te 2026-11-04T21:00:04.389Z Giants Get Concerning Injury Update on RB Cam Skattebo New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is not practicing as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a9d840cbbe9c99823d9 Democratic sweep of Congress sets up two years of Trump vetoes, conflict and subpoenas te 2026-11-04T20:50:37.940Z Democratic sweep of Congress sets up two years of Trump vetoes, conflict and subpoenas WASHINGTON – Democrats did it. They took back Congress by decisive margins in both chambers. Now what? Instead of allies in charge of the House and Senate, President Donald Trump will spend his last two years in office dealing with adversaries – adversaries with subpoena power and an itch to unleash it over corruption, war with Iran, mass firings of federal workers and the use of the Justice Department to settle political scores. “Whenever Trump defies the will of the American people or the law, we will launch investigations, take him to court, and entangle him in legislative razor wire,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters Wednesday. “The days of Trump’s supplicant Senate are over.” But just as Democrats intend to check Trump’s power, he can block them from getting much done legislatively.  As the extent of the blue wave became apparent late Tuesday night, Trump posted a picture of a red MAGA-style cap on Truth Social with text saying “VETO.” “I’ll get along probably with the Democrats unless they want to be destructive,” Trump said as he toured the White House ballroom construction site on Wednesday. “I have the power of the veto. So if we don’t like what they’re doing, or – they’ve already called and they want to talk about things, and that’s fine.” Schumer, poised to become majority leader, and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries – the party’s House leader and presumptive speaker – vowed an aggressive new era of oversight along with an ambitious policy agenda. The top priority, they said, is affordability. Jeffries promised in the run-up to Election Day that Democrats will reverse cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act tax credits, undo Trump’s tariffs that have driven up consumer prices and end the Iran war. “We’re going to get out of the gate fast,” he told reporters at the Capitol. “The American people have chosen House Democrats because they want to see a dramatic change in direction, and that’s exactly what House Democrats will deliver beginning on Day 1.” To the extent these changes require legislation, Democrats will be forced to work with the White House. It takes a two-thirds majority in each house to override a veto. Democrats will be well short in both chambers. In the House, where dozens of races remained too close to call Wednesday afternoon, Democrats had 240 out of 435 seats and could pick up another 20. In the Senate, they could hit 56 if they snag Mississippi and Alaska. With every member voting, overriding a veto requires 290 in the House and 67 senators. Philip Wallach, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, called it plausible that on certain issues, Democrats could round up enough support from Republicans. “I think you can find some ways of doing that,” he said. “There should be some areas where Congress can act whether president Trump likes it or not.” The prospect of major legislative achievements for Trump going forward shrunk dramatically on Tuesday. Without a Republican House and Senate, he could not have delivered The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, for instance – the massive tax overhaul he signed six months into his second term.  On the other hand, much of what Trump has done since January 2025 he did through executive action: stepping up deportations, cutting the federal workforce, ending DEI programs, withdrawing the US from the Paris climate agreement, attacking Iran and interrupting the flow of arms to Ukraine.  “Trump has shown that he’s capable of doing what no other executive has ever done,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Tucson, said by phone. “It’s going to behoove all of us to reign in the executive’s authority.” Grijalva wants deportation policy reversed and an investigation of the Department of Homeland Security, which she called a “rogue agency” that has made some people afraid to leave their homes.  Wallach expects Democrats to attempt to “claw back control of the presidency,” and to push plenty of messaging bills – proposals with no realistic chance to become law, because of Trump’s veto authority. At least, he said, they can use those efforts to build their party’s brand for the 2028 elections.  Curbing presidential authority may, in fact, be an area of common ground with Republicans, Wallach said – in case the next president is a Democrat. Given the size of the leftward movement in Washington, Schumer and Jeffries will soon be wrestling with conflicting demands in their ranks. “This is a mandate to deliver big change,” Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, chair of the House Progressive Caucus, posted late Tuesday on X. Jeffries acknowledged there isn’t consensus at the moment among Democrats on a number of topics, including health care, housing and gas prices.  But he said, “What I think we all support – progressives, new Dems, and Blue Dogs – is to move forward aggressively to reverse the Medicaid cuts, and to move forward aggressively to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.” Colin Seeberger, a senior adviser at the Democratic-aligned Center for American Progress, said he doesn’t foresee much infighting.  “Democrats are in agreement that they have an obligation to focus on providing immediate relief to people,” he said. “That’s where I would anticipate they will dedicate their time and their energy.” Some Democrats were already calling for impeachment of Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth – calls that party leaders downplayed ahead of the midterms to avoid spooking voters and to keep the focus on pocketbook issues. “I haven’t had a single member of the House Democratic Caucus talk to me about impeachment,” Jeffries said Wednesday.  “Impeachment for what? For having a successful country?” Trump told reporters an hour later at the White House. Wallach said attempting to impeach the president for a third time may just be a “big waste of energy,” given that the previous two efforts didn’t take and that it’s safe “to assume that the president’s party would defend him.” Impeachment by the House requires a simple majority – 50% plus one. Conviction and removal by the Senate requires a two-thirds supermajority. Historically, divided government has led to some major legislative breakthroughs – on welfare reform, spending and crime. Wallach recalled the bipartisan collaboration that took place after the 2018 elections, when Trump suffered his first midterm rebuke. That included the massive stimulus funding package in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. But relations between Democrats and Trump are far worse now.  Seeberger said he expects Trump to seek opportunities for cooperation, noting that despite his alliance with conservatives in recent years, Trump is not a “lifetime idealogue.”  “If he just wants to use that veto pen and run the ink dry for the next two years then I think the country is going to move on and look for leaders that are offering a vision for change,” Seeberger said.  One potential area for common ground is artificial intelligence. Lawmakers in both parties have proposed various approaches to regulation. Democratic leaders vowed to make that a priority.  “The Trump administration and House Republicans last year made a conscious decision to let the AI industry run wild, and that was a bad decision politically and a bad decision on policy,” said Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., the No. 4 Democratic leader in the House. “We need to put in some reasonable, sensible guardrails.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a96840cbbe9c99823bf Crane and Nez in tight race for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District te 2026-11-04T20:50:30.705Z Crane and Nez in tight race for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District With more than 277,000 ballots counted, current Republican Rep. Eli Crane and Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez are neck and neck in the race for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a94840cbbe9c99823b4 BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball wins first-ever state tournament match te 2026-11-04T20:50:28.986Z BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball wins first-ever state tournament match The BASIS Flagstaff Yetis confirmed their championship hopes with their first win in a state tournament match against Duncan to set up a rematch against Mogollon in the quarterfinals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a93840cbbe9c99823ab NAU ROUNDUP: Men's basketball losses season opener at UNLV, 89-77 te 2026-11-04T20:50:27.424Z NAU ROUNDUP: Men's basketball losses season opener at UNLV, 89-77 A look at news and results from NAU, including men's basketball's season-opening loss on the road at UNLV. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a91840cbbe9c99823a2 Flagstaff volleyball gets through play-in, earns spot in state tournament te 2026-11-04T20:50:25.710Z Flagstaff volleyball gets through play-in, earns spot in state tournament Flagstaff volleyball made a rare appearance in the state play-in round, but made quick work of Sahuaro to reach the first round of the state tournament. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a90840cbbe9c9982399 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff cross country sweeps Northwest Sectionals te 2026-11-04T20:50:24.154Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff cross country sweeps Northwest Sectionals A look at how local teams have fared recently, including Flagstaff boys and girls cross country each winning their sectional races ahead of next weekend’s state meet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a8e840cbbe9c9982390 Party lines holding in results for Arizona's 6th and 7th Legislative Districts te 2026-11-04T20:50:22.559Z Party lines holding in results for Arizona's 6th and 7th Legislative Districts With Arizona's 6th and 7th Legislative Districts tilting heavily in favor of the Democrats and Republicans respectively, the results of the races for the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives opened as expected. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a8d840cbbe9c9982387 Loree Payne sees immediate success at Santa Clara after leaving NAU te 2026-11-04T20:50:21.115Z Loree Payne sees immediate success at Santa Clara after leaving NAU Loree Payne took her new team to a postseason tournament in her first year after leaving NAU as the all-time winningest coach in program history. She regroups for a second crack with the Broncos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a8a840cbbe9c998234e NFL WAG mocks the terrible refs with a vicious costume, college football's awful rankings & Anna Paulina Luna! te 2026-11-04T20:50:18.650Z NFL WAG mocks the terrible refs with a vicious costume, college football's awful rankings & Anna Paulina Luna! 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. Well ... That wasn't fun! It never is when you get walloped by a tsunami, I reckon. At least it was a quick night. Thank goodness I had MACtion to watch instead. Look, we're not gonna get too political today because that's not why you're here. You're here for a break from the election stuff. I get it. I don't blame you. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES But, we are gonna talk about it for a second — mainly because some of the memes and posts that we're getting today over on Elon's Twitter are really incredible. That's the silver lining in all this. We may have gotten absolutely bludgeoned last night, but you can't say we've lost our sense of humor. And Lord knows it's better to laugh through the pain than cry. This election cycle is, mercifully, over. Today, we throw some pronouns in our work email and start picking up the pieces. Let's roll. Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where Jordan Love and his wife mock the terrible NFL referees for Halloween. This is a late submission for costume of the year, but the Loves got it in just in time. Well done! What else? I've got the aforementioned election memes, and the biggest travesty from last night's polls had nothing to do with the house or senate. YES, ALABAMA'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKING IS ABSURD, BUT ONE TEAM GOT ROYALLY SCREWED BY THE COMMITTEE It came right from College Football Playoff Headquarters. I'm gobsmacked by some of these rankings, and I don't use that term loosely. Gobsmacked. OK, grab you whatever you need to ease the post-election pain, and settle in for a Hump Day 'Cap! Let's spin the wheel and start today's first Hump Day of November class with my favorite topic ... Horrible officiating! It's been another awful season for both college and NFL refs, but mainly NFL. Every game has been a flag-fest. It's absurd. It's hurt the product. It's hurt the production. It's killed momentum of all the big games. BRITTANY MAHOMES IS FURIOUS WITH NFL REFS OVER KEY CALL AT END OF BRONCOS GAME, REDSKINS FAN FIGHT & NFL MEMES Every time there's a big kick return or a big play, you're almost expecting a flag. You can't even celebrate, because you know it's coming back. And of course, when there's an obvious flag situation ... It goes uncalled: I know I'm a few days late on that, but I was off yesterday so you get what you get. Anyway, it's all been terrible, and Packers QB Jordan Love and wife Ronika decided over the weekend that enough was enough. I'm sure Goodell will love this! Amazing. Now, a couple things ... Anyway, solid costume idea from the Love Family. Like last night's bloodbath, they are laughing through the pain. Speaking of last night ... If you want to get into the Xs and Os of why Republicans got manhandled, there are 50,000 stories on Fox right now. Take your pick. For those who want a break, let's dive into some of the best content the internet pumped out in the wake of the Blue Tsunami: I could go on and on. Last night was miserable, but buddy, the internet saved it. I don't know how much longer Elon's gonna have control of that platform, so we better enjoy it while we can! As for the results themselves ... I live in Florida. I said Monday I was a 4.6 out of 10 on a concerned level as it pertained to Florida. I was right. It wasn't the cakewalk 2024 (or '22) was, but Florida was never in play. The rest of the country, clearly, did not follow suit. It's The Economy, Stupid! Going into the midterms with gas stations displaying numbers in the 5s, 6s and 7s was never, ever going to work. It's really pretty simple. OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day night. First up? While I could reasonably figure out one set of polls last night, I was as confused as ever by the other set ... What are we doing here? Goodness gracious, I have so many questions from that first CFP poll. I don't know how much Wake Forest you all have watched this season, but the Demon Deacons are legit. I know, because I've routinely bet them each week and it's been free money. For some reason, Vegas hasn't caught up yet. They have one loss this season, and it came to No. 1 Miami in a game that got uncomfortably close at the end. They've blown out everyone else — literally. The Demon Deacons have won their last four games by 156 points, folks. One-hundred and fifty-six! I'm no ACC fan, believe me. I'm an SEC homer, admittedly. But everything about this first poll stinks. The good news? Much like the preseason AP poll, it really doesn't matter. A lot of football still to be played. Final month of the regular season is here. Lock it in, folks. OK, that's it for today. Good Hump Day. Feel like we navigated some choppy waters pretty well today. Let's get 'em back tomorrow (2028)! On the way out, here's OutKick OG Anna Paulina Luna being one of the very few Republicans who survived the night. Boy, did we nail this one a few years ago. Congrats, APL! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a87840cbbe9c9982335 Jacoby Brissett Finds New NFL Home After Cardinals Benched Him te 2026-11-04T20:50:15.625Z Jacoby Brissett Finds New NFL Home After Cardinals Benched Him The Cardinals quarterback was moved to the third-string position in Arizona, setting him up to be traded on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a85840cbbe9c998232c Brian Schottenheimer Takes Blame for Cowboys Struggles With Blunt Admission te 2026-11-04T20:50:13.983Z Brian Schottenheimer Takes Blame for Cowboys Struggles With Blunt Admission Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer took the blame for his team's recent struggles with a blunt admission. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a84840cbbe9c9982323 Six Democrats Who Voted to Fund ICE Hold Off Republicans to Win te 2026-11-04T20:50:12.573Z Six Democrats Who Voted to Fund ICE Hold Off Republicans to Win Midterm results renew questions about whether Democrats can use their majorities in Congress to restrict or repeal ICE funding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a82840cbbe9c998231a Nick Sirianni Says He Feels 'Complete Support' From Eagles Owner Amid Skid te 2026-11-04T20:50:10.828Z Nick Sirianni Says He Feels 'Complete Support' From Eagles Owner Amid Skid Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says he feels "complete support" from owner Jeffrey Lurie despite a six-game losing streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a81840cbbe9c9982311 More Muscle Is Seen as Healthier. Scientists Just Complicated That Idea te 2026-11-04T20:50:09.157Z More Muscle Is Seen as Healthier. Scientists Just Complicated That Idea More lean body mass does not always mean better metabolic health. Scientists say one hidden factor could explain why. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a7f840cbbe9c9982308 Celtics Rule Out Jayson Tatum Ahead of Bucks Matchup te 2026-11-04T20:50:07.447Z Celtics Rule Out Jayson Tatum Ahead of Bucks Matchup The Boston Celtics have ruled out Jayson Tatum for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a7d840cbbe9c99822ff NL Team 'Much More Motivated' to Trade Polarizing All-Star This Offseason te 2026-11-04T20:50:05.621Z NL Team 'Much More Motivated' to Trade Polarizing All-Star This Offseason An MLB insider believes a team is more inclined to shop a two-time Silver Slugger after a tumultuous 2026 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9a7b840cbbe9c99822f6 Kentucky Wildcats Open at No 6 in First CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T20:50:03.621Z Kentucky Wildcats Open at No 6 in First CFP Rankings Kentucky opens at No. 6 in the CFP rankings as the Wildcats prepare for Saturday’s trip to No. 13 Tennessee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9827840cbbe9c998227d Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate race te 2026-11-04T20:40:07.164Z Newsom solicits cash as Biden’s former election lawyer mobilizes legal team for Mississippi Senate race Democratic heavyweights Gavin Newsom and Marc Elias are mobilizing behind Scott Colom as the Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call, with Newsom soliciting emergency donations and Elias’ law firm preparing for a legal fight over the final count. In an overnight fundraising email obtained by Fox News Digital, Newsom’s campaign told supporters, "Please help asap," warning that the race was entering "a phase of ballot curing and possible legal fights." Elias said his firm is "leading the legal effort to ensure" Colom wins. "As you read this, Scott leads the Republican incumbent by just a couple hundred votes," the email said. "There is no way Republicans are giving up this Senate seat without a fight. The job is not finished!" DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS The Mississippi Senate race between Colom and incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., remained uncalled Wednesday because thousands of ballots had yet to be processed. Colom led Hyde-Smith by just 43 votes in incomplete, unofficial results, while an estimated 44,000 ballots remained outstanding, including absentee, affidavit and provisional ballots. "Scott Colom is going to be the next Senator from Mississippi. I am proud that Elias Law Group is leading the legal effort to ensure that happens," Elias wrote on his Bluesky account. SCHUMER, DEMS ARE QUIETLY BETTING BIG ON ONE SLEEPER RACE IN THE DEEP SOUTH Elias is a longtime Democratic election lawyer who served as general counsel to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and led a Perkins Coie legal team representing Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign. He later founded Elias Law Group, which has represented Democratic campaign committees and candidates in high-profile election disputes. Fox News Digital reached out to Elias for additional details about his planned involvement in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race but did not receive a response in time for publication. Mississippi law allows absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive within five business days — through Nov. 10 — and permits voters to cure certain ballot problems during that period. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The Mississippi Democratic Party has also filed a court challenge alleging delayed polling-place openings, long lines and ballot shortages in DeSoto County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9825840cbbe9c9982274 Appeals court hands Mamdani legal win on NYC luxury second-home tax: report te 2026-11-04T20:40:05.891Z Appeals court hands Mamdani legal win on NYC luxury second-home tax: report New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored a legal victory Wednesday after a state appeals court cleared the way for his administration to move forward with a controversial tax on high-end second homes, according to The New York Times. The Brooklyn-based appellate court reversed a September ruling by a Staten Island judge, who found that the city mishandled the tax's rollout and ordered officials to start over.  The city appealed the decision while continuing to implement the tax, also called a pied-à-terre tax. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95e3840cbbe9c998222d Fighting Like a Hawaiian te 2026-11-04T20:30:27.019Z Fighting Like a Hawaiian (Audio by Ben Davis/Cronkite News) Kevin Natividad details his journey from being a kid who was told he couldn’t be an athlete growing up in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to becoming a UFC bantamweight. This episode of Kevin’s offers a lens into the inner turmoil he was putting himself through, with an unsustainable schedule and seeds of insecurity contaminating his mental fortitude.  Key takeaways of the episode: Kevin Natividad operated with a chip on his shoulder from day one. While his entry to mixed martial arts was almost accidental, the doubters in Hawaii who didn’t believe he could be anything of note in sports were his biggest driving motivators.  The exhausting days balancing multiple training sessions, working, and attending high school built Kevin into an impressive amateur fighter – but after taking his first loss in his eighthj fight, his belief of grinding himself 18 hours everyday was challenged. When he changed this approach as his experience grew in the sport, his successful ways returned – affirming his own self-belief.  However, as Kevin got better so did the competition standing across from him. To continue towards his dream of becoming a UFC fighter, Kevin made a shift from Hawaii to Arizona – understanding that his training partners and coaches needed to upgrade alongside himself. This move was the final choice for Kevin to truly leave all other paths behind, and entirely commit himself to the goal of becoming a professional fighter. TRANSCRIPT Kevin Natividad And you know, I’m about to be finished. And then I just remember thinking in my head like fuck this guy. I’m gonna win. I’m not losing and then I went out there and fought like a freaking Hawaiian. Ben Davis Before the lights and cameras, before the branded fight kits and the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, Kevin Natividad was just a kid in Ua Beach, Hawaii. Trying to prove something, not to the UFC or a specific promoter, not even to himself. At first, he was trying to prove it to everybody back home Kevin Natividad When I first started I just wanted respect from everybody back home and it was tough but like well I knew I wanted to fight. I just never knew the level I would get at and I just wanted to fight the best that I could. And um I never thought I would achieve anything that I actually did. Ben Davis Kevin says fighting all started with seeds of insecurity planted years before He wasn’t viewed as an athlete growing up. He vividly remembers being the chunky kid who could catch a football but could not throw it so he found something he could throw. Kevin Natividad The only thing I found out I was decent at throwing was my hands. So I was like, here’s a sport.  Ben Davis Eventually, the kid who didn’t think he belonged in sports found himself standing inside a cage against another human being and winning. Kevin’s intro to MMA wasn’t some carefully constructed path towards pro-fighting. He started with the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At 17, Kevin entered a Hawaii State tournament with his teammates, despite the crew having virtually no formal training. He lost unsurprisingly. But somebody watching saw a future star worth taking a chance on. Kevin Natividad Well we all lost one of these uh coaches that I knew. His name is Paul Ono. He literally comes up to me. Keep in mind I’m like 17. And he’s like, he comes up and talks to my parents and he’s like, let me train your son. I promise he has potential. Because I actually almost beat the guy who won, if that makes sense, with no training. So that was literally it. He was literally like, let me train your son. Ben Davis After Kevin’s third amateur fight, everything changed. He’d been offered a bout against Brandon Mina, a two-time Hawaii State Wrestling Champion. A fight that on paper Kevin should lose handily. Kevin remembers getting battered in the first round, dropped need out wrestled, but something happened in between rounds. Kevin Natividad I don’t remember what my coach was telling me, and you know, I’m about to be finished, and then I just remember thinking in my head like fuck this guy. I’m gonna win. I’m not and then I went out there and fought like a friggin’ Hawaiian. Ben Davis Kevin came into round two with an indomitable ambition to get his hand raised. Kevin Natividad You know, like I just went out there, threw my hands, didn’t know what I was throwing. I threw a teep to his stomach, didn’t know what was going on, and he dropped me one more time, but then we Uh, he got tired and he went and shot desperately after because I was just throwing wild punches and I was hitting him. And I definitely won that second round. But I ended up taking his back and I threw ground and pound for like 30 seconds. The ref didn’t stop it. And then uh they went into the third round and then uh he couldn’t continue And he couldn’t continue. And then they gave me the win and then they gave me the state title. So I was a champion at 135. Ben Davis Kevin left with his first MMA title. For him, the significance wasn’t just the championship. It was the realization that all his suffering could actually mean something. Kevin Natividad That hardship I went through. I’ve never experienced anything like this. Like everything in life just seems so different after experiencing that. And I was like, I’m gonna do this. I can do this. Ben Davis The other possible paths for Kevin’s life began disappearing. A career in engineering, working on cars like his family, a more stable life, with less risk for his economic well-being. Up to 95% of fighters work other jobs before they make it to the UFC. And even when they get there, upwards of 19% of fighters on the UFC’s roster maintain outside work. With the burdens of providing financially on his mind, Kevin only had one question for himself. How far can I take this? Kevin Natividad I singled it down to fighting. I was like, if I work hard enough, I can do this And now you think about how I w how I went from like no one you know, I used to get beat up in school and stuff and all these kids and uh wanting to be an engineer what all whatever probably would have been better like in terms of financial stability but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I wouldn’t. It went the way it was supposed to. Ben Davis Kevin didn’t just work hard. He built his entire life around fighting. No days off. Kevin skipped holidays. He trained instead of celebrating birthdays. Kevin simply had no balance. Every egg was in the MMA basket. Kevin Natividad If everybody else had better technique than me, they’re not outworking me. That was my whole mindset. You know, like I wasn’t technical besides my jujitsu and I just wanted to know that if we were both tired, I’m going to outwork you And that’s how I’m gonna win. And eventually I’ll drown you and submit you. Ben Davis Kevin’s mornings began at 4 30 a. m. running long distances. Then he’d go to work, sometimes at a Zales jewelry store or landscaping or whatever he could pick up to make money. After a shift of odd jobs, he’d train at 24-hour fitness Then, he’d drive to attend class at James Campbell High School. Following class, he would drive to the jujitsu mats, then back to 24-hour fitness for another lifting session. And finally, Kevin would close his day with another stamina draining run. Typically he’d return home between midnight or two in the morning, and be awake again only a few hours later to do it all over Kevin Natividad I did not sleep. So if we’re talking about balance, there was no such thing. All I know I wanted, I want and I did this for years. That’s probably why I’m not so tall. That’s what my mom tells me. Like I could have been bigger. Yeah, like I just didn’t sleep. Like if you talk to my brother, he’ll tell you that I did not sleep. I trained and trained and trained so much. Ben Davis That relentless mentality produced amazing results. Kevin started his amateur career with seven wins and zero losses, a stellar beginning to his MMA journey, but it also cost him greatly. Kevin Natividad Like I just had no money because I spent it all on Wanting to be a better fighter. I lost a lot of friends, relationships, and a lot of stuff that I should have done even with my family. You know, like growing up, like I’d never sacrificed anything. If I had like my brother’s wrestling tournaments, we had to go there, but if it was at the same time I had to go train, I went to train like it was bad. Like I feel bad for those days because I could have absolutely gone and watched my brother win a state title. But it was just selfishness on a level that I never really want to repeat. Ben Davis The obsession had become the point. Victory wasn’t enough for Kevin and every win turned into a loss as it only further moved his mountaintop away from him and reinforced the ideology that training more created more success. Kevin Natividad Every win that I got, I kinda like Just erasing and move on to the next one. But like for me, every time I won I kinda just went into like I need to do more so that the next guy who will probably be better doesn’t beat me. Ben Davis Then Kevin lost in his eighth fight A fighter who had competed once from Pune Hawaii, Shaden Laoha, an opponent who, on paper, Kevin should have beaten, outsmarted him and beat him by decision For the first time ever, Kevin had to consider that maybe more wasn’t always better. Kevin Natividad It wasn’t until I lost that I was like Okay, yeah, I gotta do something else. And when I lost I actually started training at HMC and um Haru Shimanishi, that’s uh Trevor Lally’s coach. So yeah, so when I started training with him, that’s when I started learning how to strike. And uh when I moved to Arizona I was gonna train at the lab and uh Haru was like, oh no, go to Arizona Combat Sports. My students own that gym. And that’s why I came here. Ben Davis A shift from Hawaii to Arizona at twenty two years old was the inflection point in Kevin’s journey, and slowly fighting became something different, not his entire life, but just part of it. Kevin Natividad You know, I still trained a lot, but not as much. And realized that I can make the best out of sessions versus like piling multiple sessions. Make the best out of one session versus like Finally on like five or six in one day. Um, I was able to balance more with my family and my friends. Ben Davis This distinction and newfound approach would matter greatly to Kevin later. As in Phoenix, Arizona, he met the person who became more important than anyone, his wife, Lex Heiser. But with love comes struggle And in the next episode, the strain of Kevin’s plight to join the UFC wears heavy on the young couple as they navigate the regional MMA scene. I’m Ben Davis. This is the Natividads, Hawaii’s Fighting Family from Cronkite Sports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95e1840cbbe9c9982224 A Hawaiian in Phoenix te 2026-11-04T20:30:25.383Z A Hawaiian in Phoenix (Audio by Ben Davis/Cronkite News) Moving from Hawaii to Arizona benefited Kevin in more ways than one. While he was able to train and learn from higher-level individuals, he also met the woman who would one day become his wife: Lex Heiser. Kevin’s LFA tenure starts with a big stumble, but he immediately gets back on track and finds the biggest winning streak of his career. However, the growing need to prove himself began to weigh more heavily, and Kevin’s inner doubt grew, eventually reaching a boiling point ahead of the moment Kevin had spent his entire career working toward: his UFC debut. When the lights were at their brightest, Kevin found himself unable to perform at his best and “froze,” leading to a crushing knockout defeat in his first UFC bout. While it was not a fairy-tale start to his UFC career, simply competing in the Octagon meant his dream had been realized. Getting to the UFC was a feat nobody thought he could accomplish, and he did it. Now, Kevin has to answer a different question: Can he stay there? TRANSCRIPT Ben Davis Hawaii’s Kevin Natividad journeyed to Arizona to pursue his UFC dreams, and along the way, Kevin met Lex Heiser. They found each other at Arizona Combat Sports in Tempe. The gym Kevin’s coach in Hawaii encouraged him to train at and according to Lex, Kevin wasn’t exactly planning on finding a relationship at the gym. Lex Natividad Because he was at ACS to train. He was set on being single. He wasn’t gonna date anybody from the gym and I just broke all those rules for him. Um Ben Davis Lex wasn’t just falling for Kevin. She was falling for something she understood. She had her own martial arts journey, and she recognized the kind of fighter that Kevin was. Lex Natividad I I feel like I’ve always just believed in the confidence that he has and he can really break down the sport. I don’t know, I’ve never not seen him as not a fighter, if that makes sense. I wanted to support him because I believe it’s like When you’re with somebody you should support each other, support each other’s dream and sometimes it isn’t fifty fifty and that’s okay. But you need to take care of each other. If it stays like one way longer, like for a really long time, then that’s when a different conversation. But it is. It’s like a push and pull and it’s like I always believed in him.  Ben Davis Supporting Kevin didn’t mean that all his prior sacrifices disappeared. They simply became shared. Lex Natividad We had to sacrifice like date nights and sacrificing like when we can hang out with our friends, when planning like trips, you know, it’s like, oh, can you eat this, eat that? And then I would also, for a minute, I was the one working in corporate America I was the one bringing in the money for us, even though it’s like we weren’t married yet, but it’s like I’m like that’s that’s my significant other And, you know, I understood where it’s like, yeah, he might not be able to give me nice things and that’s okay. But it at parts it was hard. Not necessarily getting the nice things, but just like watching him train all the time and having to put kind of like my feelings aside sometimes and be like, well, do we have to be here? Do we Like, do you have to do this? Like, hey, it’s just one day. Can we just hang out together? And sometimes you had to sacrifice those like days. Ben Davis For Lex, an additional sacrifice wasn’t just about what they couldn’t afford or where they couldn’t go. Sometimes it was about having to share the person she loved with the sport. that he loved. Lex Natividad Like I felt like I was fighting with fighting, like him fighting you know, and me being like juggling that and it wasn’t like I wanted him to stop or anything like that, but it’s just like Hey Kevin, like we’re married now. It’s different. Ben Davis Lex wasn’t just watching Kevin chase a dream and supporting him from the sidelines. She was actively rearranging her life around it. And sometimes that meant asking a hard question Kevin wasn’t always willing to ask himself. Is this sustainable? While Lex was learning how to support Kevin’s dream, Kevin was learning what it meant to support her. For years fighting had demanded sacrifice from both of them, but the relationship couldn’t be built around his career alone. Kevin Natividad She wants the best for me, like twenty-four-seven every single day, all the time. And I want the same for her. She’s such a great support system for me, like, just generally in life. We learn together to be strong, not just for us but in Christ in a way. And like I don’t know, it was just cool ’cause like We’re learning selflessness throughout all the years of trying to be selfish. Ben Davis Kevin kept fighting, and eventually the loftier levels of the MMA regional scene became his proving ground. the LFA, a platform that’s launched over four hundred fighters to the UFC since its inception. Kevin’s LFA debut came when he was three and oh as a professional. He thought he was unstoppable, as did Lex. Then Kevin got knocked out in nine seconds. Kevin Natividad I went into that fight so cocky, just wanting to get into the firefight, and um I got knocked out. I was like, I’m not unstoppable. I remember when he hit me, I like it was a flash and then I remember getting up but the ref stopped it. Ben Davis It was the first professional loss of his career. It could have easily broken him as a defeat like that had broken many others. Instead, Kevin did what he had always done. He moved on. Kevin Natividad And I was just like, damn, that sucks This is embarrassing. That sucks. And I didn’t question stopping or anything. I was just like, this sucks. I need to win again so I can get over this feeling. Ben Davis With a setback, there can always be a comeback. Fight after fight, win after win, Kevin rebuilt himself and established his name as a dangerous one on the scene But the old demon of injuries piled up even more as the wind streak doubled and tripled. Kevin says he fought through injuries to his knees shoulders and elbows. Eventually surgery was required, and what the doctors found surprised Kevin, but did not stop him. Kevin Natividad When I finally had surgery, they found like seventeen bone chips and like they had to repair the ulnar nerve and the really bad tennis elbow and I have arthritis of a sixty year old So it’s really bad. But from that time, uh I had a lot of injuries But like it just didn’t matter to me, if that makes sense. Like I just wanted to fight. Ben Davis Kevin’s LFA debut loss had been long forgotten amidst his four-fight win streak in the organization. And suddenly the conversation changed. People around Kevin weren’t asking whether he could fight. They were asking when he would fight in the UFC. Combat sports biggest stage. South Dakota, July 2020, LFA 85. Kevin’s younger brother Christian was making his pro debut earlier on the card. Kevin was in the co-main event against 15-fight veteran Kyle Estrada. Despite being hurt throughout the fight, Kevin found the finish. Kevin Natividad He was beating me up. For the most part that fight with my calf was like done. But yeah, I ended up setting up a I went to his body a couple times. I threw a couple kicks, I threw a couple right hands to his body, and then I made the same motion and went to his head, and that’s how I knocked him out. Ben Davis Afterward, the message was simple to Kevin’s team He was ready. It was time. The work had been done and the UFC was the next step. He wasn’t as convinced. Kevin Natividad And then after that they were telling me, Kevin’s ready. He’s in the UFC. You sure and I remember telling him I was like, you sure we don’t wanna do like, you know, I could fight for the title against that Russian guy? Like I kinda wanna tough test to make sure I’m ready You know, and they were just like, No, Kevin’s ready. We’re gonna get him in I was like, Are you guys sure? I mean we can do it, but you know, I don’t think I was ready.  Ben Davis And that’s the strange thing about reaching a dream. Sometimes the people around you believe you’ve arrived before you even do. Kevin wanted one more test, one last piece of evidence that he belonged in the big show, and everyone was wrong to doubt that he could rise to that summit. But the UFC didn’t want to wait. It never does. In August 2020, Kevin’s phone rang. Kevin Natividad Trevor calls me. And he tells me like, Kevin, I looked up the opponent, Brian Kelleher, Jiu Jitsu guy, this, that, you’re in. You want it? We’re in. I’m like Yeah, if you think it sounds good, let’s do it. Yeah, you’re in. Alright. Ben Davis Welcome to the UFC Kid. Lex was there when the call happened And her reaction says almost everything about how long she had watched Kevin chase this. Lex Natividad Because I just believed in him so so much I was like, it’s about time, you know what I mean? Yes, it’s like, what took you guys so long? You know what I mean? I was just like, I was so excited for him, but at the same time I was like, in my mind, I’m like, yeah, he deserves to be there. So like, let’s go. Ben Davis Unfortunately, like Kevin’s whole story so far This next chapter came with its own twists. Kevin’s first UFC fight wouldn’t happen against Brian Kelleher. Despite the lack of notice or real fight camp, he made wait. He had done the Fight Week Media and signed all the posters. Then came the COVID test. The first test was negative. The second test was also negative. The third test positive. The fight was immediately canceled. Kevin had been inches away from making his debut, and it disappeared as quickly as it came. In 2022, of the 725 UFC fights booked across the organization’s 42 events, 214 of them or 29. 5%, either had an opponent change or was simply cancelled outright. Even at the highest level, nothing is certain. Kevin simply had to wait and hope the call would come again. Kevin Natividad Why I was crushed from that because I thought I was gonna make my UFC debut. Ben Davis The UFC wasted no time and quickly booked him again. Five weeks now to prepare against a new opponent, a Bantamweight with ten wins and one loss, Miles Johns. The pressure he’d spent years building toward finally arrived in the month-long build-up. The UFC experience began for Kevin before he ever stepped inside the cage. The moment he and his brother Christian landed in Las Vegas they were presented with the premium treatment that had become standard for all UFC personnel. But for two brothers from UA Beach, Hawaii, it was a culture shock. Kevin Natividad First off, when they picked me up from the airport it was just me and my brother. They had a guy with an iPad that had my name on it and I was like, what the hell? And then he picked us up and then he drove us to the v to the apex in uh in a limo. And I was like, this is insane. And then I remember my brother being like, can we take one of these waters? And I was like, yes. I think that’s why they’re there. This is like superstar status. I never thought I would experience this. Ben Davis Underneath his excitement was something else. A toxic voice that nobody but Kevin could hear. Doubt. Kevin Natividad It’s so bad because it was a bunch of like I didn’t know if I was uh I I didn’t know if I was ready for it, you know, if I deserved it. Me looking back at it now, I’d been like you totally deserved that Ben Davis When fight night came, that doubt followed him into the cage. Kevin Natividad I went out there and I froze. It was a rough night for me. I remember. And I didn’t remember what happened. I don’t remember them raising his hand. I don’t remember walking to the back. I just remember waking up, looking up at my brother in the back room with the apex, going, Was it an uppercut? My brother was like Yes, Kevin. Just so you know, you asked me that like twenty times. I was like, damn. Ben Davis In the aftermath, Kevin wasn’t just processing a loss. He was confronting the thing that had followed him from Hawaii to Arizona throughout his LFA rise to the UFC, the weight that’s only been getting heavier as Kevin’s career grew more impressive. the fear of not being good enough. Kevin Natividad I froze. Like I didn’t know how to deal with the pressure. I let it control me, the fear and all that, and the lights. I let it control me. That’s really what it is. Like I I made it a much bigger deal than it was. All the lights, all the people in the back, the sp spotlight, the media, the people online, like telling me that I ruined their parlays and All that stuff was really it’s really hard to deal with for me. I don’t know. Like I I I made a much bigger deal out of it than I should have and I forced myself to believe that I wasn’t ready when I could have done it Especially that guy. I could have beat him. Ben Davis For years Kevin had believed that the answer was to work harder. To train more, to sacrifice more, to prove more. But standing inside the UFC cage, he discovered a different opponent. the monster of everything he built up in his own head. And maybe that’s where this story really begins, because Kevin had finally reached the place he’d spent years trying to prove that he belonged in the place his wife knew he could get to. But that came with consequences neither of them could fully understand when Kevin first walked into a gym in Hawaii. This was the story of Kevin Atividad’s rise to the UFC. His unlikely journey through the hardships of the regional scene to the biggest stage in MMA. While the debut did not go his way, the dream of becoming a UFC fighter. had come true. Now he was among the most elite competitors in the world, and there were still more fights to come on his contract. But in the next episode, Kevin’s dream starts to unravel. I’m Ben Davis, this is the Natividads – Hawaii’s fighting family from Cronkite Sports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d7840cbbe9c99821e9 Vance and Trump blame midterm GOP elections loss on their war in Iran te 2026-11-04T20:30:15.921Z Vance and Trump blame midterm GOP elections loss on their war in Iran Vice President JD Vance spoke May 18, 2026, about the importance of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States at the Milbank Manufacturing company in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Morgan Chilson/Kansas Reflector) The fingerpointing is coming from inside the house. Vice President JD Vance said in a lengthy social media post Wednesday that Republicans’ shellacking in the midterm elections the night before was mainly due to the administration’s war in Iran. Though Vance sought to soften the blow to President Donald Trump by ascribing the same opinion to the president, the post was an unusual public distancing by a sitting vice president and marked a significant first step in a post-Trump Republican political landscape that Vance will likely seek to lead. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night,” Vance wrote. “If you’d like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that’s at least honest. “But everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there.” Vance served as a U.S. Marine in Iraq and later heavily criticized that Middle East war, calling it “an unforced disaster,” in a 2023 social media post. ‘Largely true’ Speaking to reporters Wednesday afternoon, Trump said Vance’s view was mostly correct. “I think it’s largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short term,” he said when asked about Vance’s post. “Probably it’s true. But at the same time, if I had to do it again, I’d have to do it again because long term, it’s the only answer. You can’t let Iran have a nuclear” weapon. “I know how he feels about it,” he said later. “I thought it was fine.” He repeated that he’d expected the war to have a negative effect on the midterms, but that it was worth pursuing. Trump launched military operations in Iran in February, despite no apparent active threat from the Islamic republic. He promised the conflict would soon end, but when polls closed Tuesday night, it was still active and Iran maintained a block of the critical shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz that has squeezed the global supply of oil. 2028 message? Vance is seen as a frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination in 2028, but Tuesday’s drubbing, in which Republicans lost Senate seats and governorships in states Trump and Vance carried by double digits in 2024 and ceded a large House majority to Democrats, could demonstrate a need to distance himself from Trump to stand a chance in the general election.  In his post, Vance noted that Republicans’ problem on Tuesday was not turnout, but that many voters who supported the Republican ticket in 2024 flipped to Democrats this year. He said those voters identified four issues that drove their switch: end the war, focus on the cost of living, “Put America First” and change the United States’ “relationship to Israel.” “Our voters showed up,” he wrote. “And the above four reasons are why many of them voted for Democrats.” Vance also predicted calls would come for significant changes to immigration policy after some analysts said that an aggressive — sometimes deadly — enforcement campaign led to backlash among some Trump 2024 voters. Vance rejected any major overhaul, while again signaling some daylight between himself and Trump on the administration’s signature issue. “Expect to hear any number of establishment politicians say the solution to our woes is amnesty,” he said. “I’m open to the idea that we should change enforcement—by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance. But anyone pushing amnesty is lying to you.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d5840cbbe9c99821c8 Top union boss drops 2028 warning on Democrats amid blue wave celebration: 'Wake up call' te 2026-11-04T20:30:13.882Z Top union boss drops 2028 warning on Democrats amid blue wave celebration: 'Wake up call' DETROIT — As results poured in from across the country Tuesday night and a blue wave began to form, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told Fox News Digital that Democrats' sweeping midterm victories were no guarantee that working people would stick with the party in 2028. "It makes me confident that the working class will back whoever supports them, who they see getting behind their issues. I say this all the time, look, we're not Republicans, we're not Republicans, we are not Democrats, we aren't independents. We support people that back us," Fain said, speaking to Fox News Digital at the Michigan Democratic Party’s election night watch party. "I just believe, you know, it's a wake up call to everyone that they better get behind workers and start supporting people because they're tired of seeing, you know $10 billion, $20 billion buyback deals for corporate leaders and for Wall Street while the people that create those profits can't afford to live," he continued. FOX NEWS POLL: MICHIGAN VOTERS SPLIT BETWEEN EL-SAYED AND ROGERS Michigan’s Democratic Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan stood in contrast to the GOP's performance in the state during the 2024 general election, when President Donald Trump won voters without college degrees by approximately 10 percentage points, according to exit polling. A pillar of the political realignment of the Trump era has been the defection of working-class Americans, particularly the White working class, to the GOP. In 2024, the Teamsters made national headlines by declining to endorse then-Vice President Kamala Harris amid polls suggesting that rank-and-file union members would break for Trump. UNION BOSS STUNS WITH MAJOR REPUBLICAN ENDORSEMENT AS ELECTION NEARS These shifts have been particularly pronounced in Rust Belt states such as Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin — all three of which saw significant Republican defeats on Election Night, including major Democratic victories in Senate, gubernatorial and legislative races. Fain argued that Democrats' focus on kitchen-table issues facing working people helped propel them to commanding victories in Michigan and across the country. FOX NEWS VOTER POLL: HOW DEMOCRATS TOOK CONTROL OF THE SENATE "I think it's just a testament to Michigan here as a microcosm of what's going on in this country right now. Working class people have been left behind … these are some of the best times in the history of our nation … corporations are doing well, the rich are taking all the profits … and people are struggling to be able to afford to pay the bills," he told Fox News Digital. "People come in, outside groups come in, they try to buy seats in Congress, they try to buy our electorate, and I think working class people woke up to that and they're fed up with this." For Fain, the focus on healthcare, living wages and retirement assistance helps explain the Democratic Party's sweeping victories on Tuesday night. "Whatever party gets behind those things and supports those initiatives to take care of people, they'll be in power for a long time," said Fain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d2840cbbe9c99821bc A day after a stinging midterm defeat, Trump focuses on his ballroom. te 2026-11-04T20:30:10.084Z A day after a stinging midterm defeat, Trump focuses on his ballroom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95d0840cbbe9c99821a1 Ex-Kings PG Mike Bibby Takes Aim at Rookie: ‘Not Gonna Have a Good Outcome’ te 2026-11-04T20:30:08.192Z Ex-Kings PG Mike Bibby Takes Aim at Rookie: ‘Not Gonna Have a Good Outcome’ The sooner we realize that this kid is a light at the end of a tunnel and not an oncoming train, we can enjoy the Kings maybe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95cd840cbbe9c9982198 Eagles Make Massive QB Switch Before Week 9 vs Giants: Report te 2026-11-04T20:30:05.878Z Eagles Make Massive QB Switch Before Week 9 vs Giants: Report Multiple reports said Wednesday the Philadelphia Eagles are making a quarterback switch before Week 9 vs. the New York Giants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb95cb840cbbe9c998217a School bonds lead narrowly as TUSD board race takes shape te 2026-11-04T20:30:03.364Z School bonds lead narrowly as TUSD board race takes shape Two $250 million education bonds were leading by thin margins in Pima County on Wednesday, with Pima Community College’s Proposition 430 at 51.1% yes and Pima JTED’s Proposition 427 at 51.2%. In the Tucson Unified School District, Jennifer Eckstrom and Pilar Acosta Ruiz led the governing board race, with incumbent Val Romero 1,191 votes behind. Budget and property measures were passing in Amphitheater, Vail and Tanque Verde and failing in Sahuarita, according to early results. The college bond would pay for maintenance, first responder training and campus upgrades, and the JTED bond would pay for career and technical education. In the Tucson Unified School District, Eckstrom had 58,664 votes and Acosta Ruiz had 36,664 for the two governing board seats. Romero had 35,473, Tre’Davon Rhodes had 33,377 and Skye Fernandez had 29,016. Eckstrom, who attended U.S Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s watch party, said she wants to be “a voice for the community, students, teachers and parents” over the next four years if the results hold. Community members have pushed back on the district’s reconfiguration proposals, and Eckstrom said she plans to hear from all district voices before making a decision. “I’m going to listen to every voice, every concern,” Eckstrom said. “I don’t have my mind made up yet, so I’m going to take whatever they tell me and take it to heart and make a good decision.” Local news that respects your time. Tre’Davon Rhodes said values should guide how the district supports its students. “I think . . . bringing in the morals, the values, the principles that we hold, not only as Democrats but as . . . people of the community, you know, making sure that we’re looking out for the underserved students in our district and doing what we can to increase the resources that we have for our students,” Rhodes said. In the Amphitheater Unified School District governing board race, Elizabeth Slater had 24,019 votes, Nina Godlewski had 22,321 and John Fife had 19,205. In a second Amphitheater race, Michael Gemma had 18,556 votes and Kimberly Outlaw Ryan had 17,127. In the Tanque Verde Unified School District governing board race, Beth Peterson had 3,355 votes, Thomas Trask had 2,630 and Piper Jordan had 2,467. In the Sahuarita Unified School District governing board race, John Sparks had 5,360 votes and Raul Rodriguez had 5,327. In the Pima JTED governing board race, Beth Lehr had 14,871 votes and Cindy Rankin Elliott had 14,529. Other Southern Arizona school districts had mixed results on ballot measures. The Amphitheater Unified School District’s Proposition 426, which would allow the sale or lease of district property, had 74.5% yes. The Vail Unified School District’s Proposition 423, a budget override, had 63.8% yes, and the Tanque Verde Unified School District’s Proposition 429, also a budget override, had 56.0% yes. The Sahuarita Unified School District’s Proposition 428, a budget increase, was failing by 233 votes, with 51.3% voting no. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb93a4840cbbe9c998215a Council authorizes emergency declaration in wake of weekend flooding te 2026-11-04T20:20:52.853Z Council authorizes emergency declaration in wake of weekend flooding BULLHEAD CITY — With damage estimates already at "$4 million or more," the Bullhead City Council authorized declaring a local emergency because of last weekend's flooding in the city. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9398840cbbe9c9982105 Utah student cited after physical altercation with College Republican caught on camera te 2026-11-04T20:20:40.797Z Utah student cited after physical altercation with College Republican caught on camera A student was cited for simple assault and property damage after allegedly tackling a College Republican at the University of Utah during a confrontation over a campus poll about gender, moments after saying Republicans "should be shot in the streets," according to video of the incident and a university spokesperson. The confrontation unfolded outside the university's Marriott Library, where members of the College Republicans had set up a whiteboard asking whether there are only two genders, The College Fix reported. In a video shared Oct. 28 on X by University of Utah College Republicans officer Rylie Barnes, the student, identified by Fox 13 as Grace, is heard responding to a question about freedom of speech. FORTY-FIVE PERCENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS SAY VIOLENCE CAN BE JUSTIFIED TO STOP HATE SPEECH, POLL FINDS In the video, a person identified as a College Republican asks the student, "Do you believe we should have the right to freedom of speech?" "No, I think Republicans should be shot in the street, personally," the student replied. The cameraholder says that it sounds like advocacy for violence. After a cut, the video then shows the person identified as a college Republican being knocked to the ground as he yells for the other student to stop; it's unclear how much time transpired between the remarks and the fight. Fox 13 reported, "The student, who identifies herself as Grace, told FOX 13 News that the confrontation was a ‘set up’ and accused College Republicans of instigating and escalating it. She alleges that after she left the table, the Republicans followed her while saying ‘you are denying biology.’ She also says she was punched in the face during the fight." In another interview, she said, "I believe I am a victim of transphobic aggression, and because the University protects the College Republicans and enables them to bully students, I was cited with these bogus charges." CONSERVATIVE JEWISH ACTIVIST VOWS NOT TO BE SILENCED AFTER BEING ATTACKED ON UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CAMPUS Rebecca Walsh, communications director at the University of Utah, told Fox News Digital in a statement Tuesday, "On Oct. 27 at 12:52 p.m., University of Utah Police responded to reports of a fight between two students on Marriott Plaza." Walsh continued, "While College Republicans were tabling on the plaza, another student approached the table and wiped off a whiteboard with their hand. To the side of the table, that student and one of the students tabling for the College Republicans started to argue about free speech and gender. The visiting student then assaulted the tabling student, knocking them to the ground and tearing their shirt. Police have identified the individual involved and issued two Class B misdemeanor citations--for simple assault and property damage." She added, "The investigation is ongoing. Support and resources have been offered to both students." Walsh also told Fox News Digital that the school could not disclose information about potential student disciplinary proceedings because of federal student privacy laws. Walsh pointed to the university's student code of conduct, which prohibits threats, physical assaults, intimidation and other behavior that endangers the safety of students or members of the campus community, including threats made online. Walsh said the police investigation remains ongoing and the university has offered the alleged victim support and resources through its Student Affairs team. Walsh also emphasized that the university, as a public institution, protects the expression of differing viewpoints, including those of the College Republicans and student groups calling for the citations issued to Grace to be dismissed. Walsh said the university is waiting for the outcome of the police investigation and reiterated that the university condemns threats of violence against anyone on campus and responds swiftly to such incidents. The Utah Anti-War Committee issued a statement supporting who it identified as Amber Grace, writing, "Even though the College Republicans began this harassment, Amber is now facing misdemeanor charges of assault and property damage for resisting transphobia. Amber is a dedicated member of the Salt Lake community as an anti-war activist, and she did nothing wrong by speaking against hateful Republican rhetoric." FOUL-MOUTHED ANTI-WAR PROTESTERS REPEATEDLY DERAIL HEGSETH'S REMARKS AT ARMY EVENT IN DC The Anti-War Committee is calling on Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill to "refuse the charges on Amber Grace! Speaking out against transphobia is not a crime." Fox News Digital reached out to Grace, the University of Utah, the University of Utah College Republicans and Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9395840cbbe9c99820fc NYC marathoner with 'heart for Jesus' remembered after tragic death for faith, strength and charity te 2026-11-04T20:20:37.704Z NYC marathoner with 'heart for Jesus' remembered after tragic death for faith, strength and charity Rachel Apa, 24, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, while running the New York City marathon after succumbing to complications from rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition. Apa made it to mile 24 – just 2.2 miles from the finish line – before collapsing. She received immediate medical attention and was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center, where physicians worked to save her for more than six hours. The athlete was declared dead at around 9:40 p.m., according to a report from The New York Times. NYC MARATHON RUNNER, 24, DIES JUST 2 MILES FROM FINISH LINE AFTER SENDING DAD CHILLING TEXTS Rhabdomyolysis causes the muscles to break down when over-exerted, which leads to muscle death, according to Cleveland Clinic. When this disintegration occurs, toxic components of the muscle fibers can enter the circulatory system and kidneys, which can cause kidney damage, essentially acting as poison to the body. Apa graduated from Bucknell University, where she played Division I field hockey. Post-grad, she was working as a product manager for an electrical component company while working on receiving her MBA at Charleston Southern University (CSU). In a tribute released on Tuesday, the Christian university, where Apa began her graduate school education in August, said the CSU family "mourns the tragic loss." HEALTHY ATHLETE HAD NO SYMPTOMS BEFORE MANDATORY HEART SCREENING REVEALED HIDDEN DEFECT "Maxwell Rollins, assistant dean of graduate programs for the Nielsen College of Business, shared a recent class assignment where Apa stated her current mission was to take advantage of the talents and opportunities she had been blessed with to make an impact in any way she could in the lives of those around her," the statement reads. Rollins shared about Apa, "She wrote that her desire was to demonstrate Christ’s love and character in both business and everyday life. Though she had just started her MBA at CSU, her passion for others and heart for Jesus will continue to serve as an inspiration for all our students." CSU president B. Keith Faulkner added, "The loss of a vibrant young woman in the prime of her life is a sorrow no parent can imagine enduring. The Charleston Southern family is surrounding the Apa family, along with all who knew and loved Rachel, with our prayers and support." "We will never fully understand why this happened to a young woman of such remarkable strength and character. Her final hours are forever marked by Rachel’s selfless dedication to helping others as she ran to raise funds in the fight against Parkinson’s disease." MYSTERIOUS DISEASE SENDING YOUNG, HEALTHY TEXAS WORKERS INTO KIDNEY FAILURE Faulkner continued, "We know that true peace comes only from the Lord, and we pray that His presence and comfort will be deeply felt by all who are grieving and by all whose lives were touched by Rachel’s extraordinary life and legacy." Apa’s former field hockey teams also mourned her loss in tributes posted to social media. Central Penn Field Hockey Club, where Apa was a member for nearly a decade before playing for Bucknell, posted that the family is "heartbroken by the loss." "On the field, she played with intensity and determination," the club wrote. "She was competitive, serious about the game and gave 100% every single time, always with a smile and an unwavering commitment to her teammates." "Watching her play was a beautiful thing. You could see the joy she carried every time she stepped on the pitch." The statement continued, "Our hearts are with the Apa family, her CPFH and Bucknell teammates and their families, and everyone lucky enough to have shared the field with her." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Bucknell Field Hockey also posted to Instagram, featuring several photos and videos of Apa on the field alongside her teammates. "Our hearts are broken for the Apa family, and we are deeply sorry for the unimaginable loss of their beautiful daughter, Rachel," the organization wrote in the caption. "The Apas are in the thoughts and prayers of the entire Bucknell Field Hockey family during this incredibly difficult time." "Rachel’s spirit will be everlasting; her impact on the people and program will never be forgotten," the post continued. "We hope the Apa family can find some comfort in knowing she helped create something truly special here and will always hold a place in our hearts." "We are sending you all our love, strength and support. Our entire Bucknell Field Hockey family is holding you close in our hearts." Apa set out to run the marathon to raise money to fight Parkinson’s disease, in honor of her late grandfather. On the Parkinson’s Champions fundraising website, Apa wrote what her grandfather meant to her. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "My grandfather was my role model growing up," she said. "He taught me to stay active, push my limits and embrace challenges, shaping my love for sports and movement." "Later in life, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and I watched as the disease slowly took away the freedom to move that he once loved so much. He passed away in 2022, but the lessons he taught me continue to drive me forward." She added, "I'm proud to run with Parkinson's Foundation Champions to raise funds and awareness for research, better care and a cure." Rachel Apa raised more than $55,000 and counting for the cause. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The Parkinson’s Foundation also released a statement in memory of Apa, expressing that the organization is "saddened by the tragic passing" of Apa who ran as a member of the Parkinson’s Champions team. "Rachel’s decision to take on this challenge was deeply personal," the statement reads. "After watching Parkinson’s disease gradually take away the freedom of movement her grandfather once cherished, Rachel was inspired to honor his memory by running and supporting the Parkinson’s community." "We admire Rachel’s determination and are grateful that she was part of our team. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Rachel’s family, loved ones and fellow members of the Parkinson’s Champions team." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9392840cbbe9c99820f3 Dem newcomer heads to Washington despite past ties to al Qaeda-linked group te 2026-11-04T20:20:34.274Z Dem newcomer heads to Washington despite past ties to al Qaeda-linked group Democratic congressman-elect Adam Hamawy is headed to Capitol Hill after cruising through the New Jersey election amid renewed scrutiny of his past ties to a charity later designated by the U.S. as a terrorist financier. Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and former U.S. Army medical officer, secured approximately 70% of the vote in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District, despite facing questions on the campaign trail about his reported previous volunteer work with the Benevolence International Foundation (BIF), a Chicago-based charity that federal authorities later identified as providing financial and logistical support to al Qaeda. According to a 1996 interview with the Newark Star-Ledger uncovered by Jewish Insider, Hamawy spent five weeks in Bosnia in 1994 volunteering with the organization, delivering medical supplies to hospitals in Sarajevo and Zenica. FIREFIGHTER BROTHER OF 9/11 VICTIM INCENSED BY 'RADICAL' MUSLIMS WINNING KEY DEM PRIMARIES "I worked in Sarajevo for 10 days and then the rest in Zenica, a large regional center in central Bosnia," Hamawy told the newspaper at the time. "We went out to hospitals around the area and in the mountains to check what supplies they needed, and we tried to deliver them." In 2002, Bosnian authorities raided the charity's offices in those cities, recovering documents that federal investigators linked to Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, including correspondence, financial records and information about terrorist training camps. GOP SENATOR IN BRUTAL PRIMARY PRAISED ISLAMIC CHARITY AFTER FEDS CUT TERROR-SCRUTINIZED PARENT, REVIEW FINDS The 9/11 Commission later identified the charity's Sarajevo office as part of a network that covertly provided financial and logistical support for terrorist activities. The organization's chief executive, Enaam Arnaout, pleaded guilty in 2003 to a racketeering charge involving funds raised for purported humanitarian purposes and diverted to the Bosnian military. Federal prosecutors ultimately dropped terrorism charges against him. JUDGE THROWS OUT KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED'S 9/11 CONFESSION IN ALREADY LONG WAIT FOR TRIAL The BIF remains on the U.S. Treasury Department's terrorism-related sanctions list. Hamawy's past relationship with Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, commonly known as the "Blind Sheikh," also drew scrutiny during his congressional campaign. CLINTON, BUSH RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNINGS ON BIN LADEN HIJACK PLOTS BEFORE 9/11, DECLASSIFIED FILES SHOW Abdel-Rahman was convicted in 1995 of conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks in New York City. Court records show that Hamawy accompanied the cleric on a trip to Detroit in 1991, served as his translator during a press conference and testified on his behalf during his federal criminal trial. Fox News contributor Andrew McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York who helped secure Abdel-Rahman's conviction, told Fox News Digital that Hamawy's testimony ultimately strengthened the government's case against the terrorist leader. "As was uniformly the case with witnesses presented in the extensive defense case, his testimony, once cross-examination was over, did more to bolster the prosecution's proof of a jihadist terrorism conspiracy against the United States than to help the accused," McCarthy said. Hamawy's campaign has pushed back against scrutiny of his past association with Abdel-Rahman, accusing Republican-aligned organizations and media outlets of attempting to undermine his candidacy. MEET THE FAR-LEFT INSURGENTS WAGING WAR ON THE DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT IN 2026 MIDTERMS "It's unsurprising that the RNC and Republican billionaire-backed outlets are trying to cast Dr. Adam Hamawy in a negative light: he's Donald Trump's worst nightmare," Hamawy's campaign told Fox News Digital in May when asked about his relationship with Abdel-Rahman and related reporting. The reporting has not established that Hamawy personally participated in terrorist activities or knowingly supported al Qaeda through his humanitarian work in Bosnia. Hamawy did not respond to Fox News Digital’s latest request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb938b840cbbe9c99820e8 The Democratic Wave Swept State Houses Across the Country te 2026-11-04T20:20:27.810Z The Democratic Wave Swept State Houses Across the Country Democrats won control of state governments in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and won chambers in Texas, Georgia and North Carolina. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9388840cbbe9c99820ce Miami QB Darian Mensah Takes Heisman Lead as Ohio State Star Falls te 2026-11-04T20:20:24.536Z Miami QB Darian Mensah Takes Heisman Lead as Ohio State Star Falls Miami QB Darian Mensah overtakes Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith as the Heisman favorite amid Julian Sayin's injury absence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9385840cbbe9c99820c5 Brady Quinn Hits Notre Dame With Harsh Reality Check Ahead of Miami Game te 2026-11-04T20:20:21.276Z Brady Quinn Hits Notre Dame With Harsh Reality Check Ahead of Miami Game Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn delivered a harsh reality check for the Fighting Irish before their clash with Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9381840cbbe9c99820bc ESPN Analyst Rips Indiana’s ‘Absurd’ College Football Playoff Ranking te 2026-11-04T20:20:17.570Z ESPN Analyst Rips Indiana’s ‘Absurd’ College Football Playoff Ranking ESPN's Jordan Rodgers couldn't believe where the selection committee put Indiana in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb937d840cbbe9c99820a5 Waymo confirms it’s shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028 te 2026-11-04T20:20:13.055Z Waymo confirms it’s shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028 The change will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9379840cbbe9c9982098 Democrats lead Tucson legislative races as party sweeps AZ te 2026-11-04T20:20:09.282Z Democrats lead Tucson legislative races as party sweeps AZ Tucson-area Democrats helped flip the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday, leading every legislative race in Districts 17, 18, 20 and 21 as the party took control of both chambers for the first time in 60 years, according to unofficial results. Statewide, Democrats led in 20 of 30 state Senate districts and for 37 of 60 House seats, up from 13 and 27, as Gov. Katie Hobbs led with 55.6% of the vote. Republicans led in Southern Arizona’s District 19. In the race for the open District 17 Senate seat in Tucson, Democrat Edgar Soto led Republican Christopher King 58,006 votes to 48,359. Democrats Kevin Volk (54,249) and Holly Lyon (54,002) led Republicans John Winchester (46,384) and Rachel “Jones” Keshel (44,308) for the two House seats. In District 18, Democrat Priya Sundareshan led Republican Douglas Everett 56,694 to 29,134 in the Senate race. Democrats Nancy Gutierrez (53,780) and Chris Mathis (50,510) led Republican Bob Dohse (28,832) for the House. In District 21, Democrat Rosanna Gabaldón led Republican Esteban Flores 36,036 to 16,370 in the Senate race. Democrats Miranda Lopez (31,413) and Consuelo Hernandez (30,238) led Republican Christopher Kibbey (16,527) for the House. Local news that respects your time. In District 20, Democrats Alma Hernandez in the Senate race and Sally Ann Gonzales and Betty Villegas in the House race had no Republican opponents. Republicans led in District 19, where Gail Griffin led Democrat Bob Karp 45,931 to 34,267 in the Senate race. Republicans David Gowan (42,797) and Lupe Diaz (39,261) led Democrats Jackie O’Donnell Anderson (32,048) and Aiden Nicholette Swallow (30,349) for the House. Hobbs had 1,193,939 votes to Republican Andy Biggs’ 916,236, or 55.6% to 42.7%, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday. Organized Power in Numbers, an organizing and advocacy group that works in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, said in a statement Tuesday night that the results should not be read as a return to the Democratic Party. “This election isn’t about the working class coming home to the Democrats. This is about them choosing themselves and their neighbors and demanding the government work for them, not the billionaire class. Neither party should take the multi-racial working class for granted,” said executive director Neidi Dominguez. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. The state canvass is due Nov. 23. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9375840cbbe9c998208f Three votes separate South Tucson council candidates te 2026-11-04T20:20:05.935Z Three votes separate South Tucson council candidates Three votes separated challengers Eduardo Baca and Debbie Federico for the second South Tucson City Council seat early Wednesday, one of several Southern Arizona races too close to call. Incumbent Cesar Aguirre (279 votes) and Baca (249) led for the two City Council seats. Newcomer Federico was three votes behind Baca with 246, and incumbent Brian Flagg had 209. In Sierra Vista, Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers led the mayor’s race with 40.1% of the vote, or 5,122 votes. Councilman Mark Rodriguez had 33.7% and Brandon Martin had 25.9%. Voters also backed the city’s general plan, Question 408, with 79.3% yes. In the Sierra Vista City Council race, Edward Wozniak had 8,534 votes and Brian Miers had 8,433. Write-in candidates Wesley Hewitt, Chris Holston and Marvin Kouza had 365, 343 and 294 votes. In the Pima County Board of Supervisors District 5 race, Democrat Andrés Cano had 79.4% of the vote, or 36,686 votes, to Republican Jeff Rhodes’ 20.6%, or 9,492 votes. Local news that respects your time. All 10 Pima County Superior Court judges up for retention were retained, with support ranging from 55.7% for Catherine Woods to 73.4% for Kathleen Quigley. In Pima County Justice of the Peace races, Democrat Kristel Foster led Republican William Parven 28,623 votes to 16,280 in Justice Precinct 8. In Justice Precinct 3, Democrat Sara Mae Williams led independent Rodney Hopkins 1,370 votes to 516. Victoria Steele in Precinct 1, Morgan Miholich in Precinct 6 and Raymond Carroll in Precinct 7 were unopposed. In Oro Valley, voters approved Proposition 431, a 10-year growth and water plan, 79.3% to 20.7%. Northwest Fire District’s Proposition 424 bonds had 71.0% yes. In the district’s board race, Roger Wright had 21,581 votes, Paul Hestand had 19,487 and David Talas had 14,995. The state canvass is due Nov. 23. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9155840cbbe9c9982037 Arizona opens at No. 22 in first CFP rankings as Miami tops nation, playoff picture takes shape te 2026-11-04T20:11:01.861Z Arizona opens at No. 22 in first CFP rankings as Miami tops nation, playoff picture takes shape PHOENIX – Noah Fifita returned to Arizona in 2026 for unfinished business, but the clock is ticking. The Wildcats’ quarterback has just four regular-season games left to do what has eluded him throughout his college career: reach the College Football Playoff. After last season’s Holiday Bowl loss, Fifita said, “We got unfinished business and I’m coming back.” His final shot isn’t gone, but the margin for error is slim. Arizona entered the first College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night at No. 22, placing the Wildcats among five Big 12 teams in the Top 25 despite a recent loss to Texas Tech and setting up a crucial stretch of games that could determine its postseason future. The Wildcats (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) landed two spots above their No. 24 ranking in the Associated Press poll, even after falling 34-26 to the Red Raiders on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas. Arizona’s two losses have come against teams ranked ahead of it in the committee’s initial rankings: No. 9 BYU and No. 15 Texas Tech. After losing 28-17 to the Cougars in September, a loss to Texas Tech left the Wildcats tied for fourth in the Big 12 standings. While Arizona remains outside the projected 12-team playoff field, its remaining schedule offers opportunities to improve its standing. The Wildcats host TCU on Friday before welcoming No. 3 Utah to Tucson on Nov. 14. They then travel to Kansas State before concluding the regular season against Arizona State in the 100th Territorial Cup on Nov. 28. The Wildcats have been dominant in several of their victories, including a 39-3 win over Iowa State and a 34-7 victory over Cincinnati. However, questions remain about how Arizona measures up against the conference’s strongest competition. “Obviously, they’re a top 25 team,” Hunter Yurachek, Chair of the CFP Selection Committee, said. “There’s only 25 teams ranked out of 138. The committee thinks very highly of them, but Arizona is 6-2. They’ve lost to both Texas Tech and BYU, two teams that are ranked in our top 25.” ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI), a predictive measure of team strength, ranks Arizona 27th nationally. The Wildcats rank 52nd in strength of schedule (SOS) and 30th in strength of record (SOR), which measures how difficult it is to achieve a team’s record against its schedule. Those numbers show the challenge Arizona faces as it tries to climb the rankings. Its place in the top 25 recognizes a six-win start, but the Wildcats have yet to defeat a team currently ranked by the committee. The Big 12’s presence in the initial rankings extends beyond Arizona. Undefeated Utah (8-0) sits at No. 3, the highest ranking in program history, while BYU (7-1) is No. 9. Texas Tech (7-1) follows at No. 15, with Houston (6-2) at No. 17. Utah and BYU face each other Saturday in the Holy War, giving the conference a major matchup between two top-10 programs. The Utes then travel to Arizona the following week, giving the Wildcats a chance to face one of the nation’s highest-ranked teams on its home field. For Arizona, the path to the playoff remains narrow, with a Big 12 championship representing its clearest opportunity to secure an automatic berth. For the conference as a whole, however, the opening rankings suggest multiple teams could remain in the national playoff conversation as November progresses. Across the country, the committee’s first rankings revealed a playoff race in which record, strength of schedule and predictive metrics do not always align. Miami (8-0) earned the No. 1 ranking for the first time in program history, followed by Georgia (7-1), Utah and defending national champion Indiana (8-1). Those four programs would receive first-round byes if the playoffs began today. Miami became the 11th program to reach No. 1 in the committee’s rankings and the first Atlantic Coast Conference team to hold the top position since Clemson in 2017. The distinction carries historical significance. According to the CFP, 11 of the previous 12 national champions began the season’s initial rankings inside the top four. The lone exception was Ohio State in 2014, which debuted at No. 16 before winning the inaugural playoff championship. However, only two teams ranked first in the initial CFP rankings went on to win the national championship that season: Alabama in 2020 and Georgia in 2021. While Miami’s position atop the rankings matched the AP poll, several placements further down the list produced some of the biggest surprises. Notre Dame (7-1) suffered the largest discrepancy between the two polls, falling from No. 4 in the AP rankings to No. 11 in the CFP rankings. The Fighting Irish are ranked first nationally in ESPN’s FPI, suggesting they are among the strongest teams on a predictive basis. Their resume, however, tells a different story. Notre Dame ranks 13th in strength of record and 55th in strength of schedule. Its lone loss came against BYU, which the committee ranked two spots higher, and its seven victories have not included a team currently ranked in the CFP top 25. The contrast highlights one of the committee’s central challenges: distinguishing between teams that predictive models consider the strongest and teams that have assembled the most impressive resumes. “Regarding Notre Dame, they have an impressive 7-1 record, though their wins don’t stack up against other teams,” Hunter Yurachek said. “They are a very good football team, but when you look at Notre Dame’s schedule and the wins they have versus the teams ahead of them, they don’t have that signature win right now.  “They lost their only top-25 matchup at BYU; their next-best win is on a neutral site against Wisconsin. They’ve got a great opportunity in front of them this weekend at home versus Miami to get that signature win that I think they need to move up in the rankings.” The committee’s evaluation process considers a team’s full body of work rather than relying on any single statistic. Members evaluate game film, statistical information and conference input, according to the CFP, with strength of schedule, head-to-head results, common opponents and other relevant factors helping distinguish comparable teams. For 2026, the committee also introduced a strength of conference enhancement, placing additional emphasis on differences in schedule strength within conferences. That emphasis may help explain why several teams with multiple losses opened ahead of programs with better records. The Southeastern Conference placed 10 teams in the initial top 25, including five in the top 10. Alabama (6-2) ranked fifth, Kentucky (7-1) at sixth, and Texas (6-2) at seventh are all ahead of undefeated UCLA (8-0) at No. 8. Alabama’s placement was particularly notable because the Crimson Tide were ranked eight spots ahead of Tennessee (6-2), despite losing to the Volunteers 26-10 on Oct. 17. Alabama has played the nation’s seventh-toughest schedule, according to ESPN’s metrics, while Tennessee’s schedule ranks 25th. The Crimson Tide also own a victory over Kentucky, which entered at its highest CFP ranking in program history. Kentucky’s position provides another example of how resume strength and predictive performance can differ. The Wildcats rank second nationally in strength of record and eighth in strength of schedule but just 26th in FPI. UCLA faces the opposite situation. The Bruins are one of three undefeated teams in the rankings, alongside Miami and Utah, and rank third nationally in strength of record. However, they sit 28th in FPI and have played the nation’s 77th-toughest schedule. Utah, by comparison, has played the 83rd-toughest schedule but ranks 10th in FPI and fifth in strength of record. The difference between the two undefeated programs raises questions about how the committee weighs the quality of a team’s performances against the strength of its opponents. Ohio State (6-2) presents another significant debate, entering at No. 12 despite holding the nation’s second-highest FPI ranking. The Buckeyes rank ninth in strength of record and 10th in strength of schedule. They also own a 19-15 victory over fourth-ranked Indiana on Oct. 17, but their latest loss, a 30-18 defeat at No. 20 USC, pushed them toward the playoff bubble. Under the 2026 playoff format, the champions of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC receive automatic bids. A fifth bid goes to the highest-ranked team from six designated conferences outside the Power Four. The committee fills the remaining seven spots through its final rankings, with Notre Dame guaranteed inclusion if it finishes in the top 12. No. 25 Boise State is currently the highest-ranked team from that group of six conferences, meaning it would receive an automatic berth under the current rankings. That would leave Ohio State as the first team outside the projected playoff field despite its No. 12 ranking, while Notre Dame would occupy the final available at-large position. Ohio State and Alabama are the only two programs to appear in all 73 editions of the CFP selection committee rankings since the first release on Oct. 28, 2014. Yet their positions in the initial 2026 rankings reflect considerably different postseason outlooks. The committee’s decisions will be tested immediately this weekend. Miami visits Notre Dame on Saturday in a matchup between the committee’s top-ranked team and one of its most debated selections. Georgia travels to No. 10 Ole Miss, Alabama faces No. 14 LSU, and Kentucky visits No. 13 Tennessee. Ohio State will host No. 23 Oregon, giving the Buckeyes a chance to strengthen their resume after consecutive weeks of significant Big Ten results. In the Big 12, Utah’s matchup with BYU will directly affect the conference championship race before the Utes travel to Tucson. The selection committee will reconvene Nov. 9-10, with its next rankings scheduled for Nov. 10 at approximately 9 p.m. Eastern. The final 12-team playoff bracket will be announced Dec. 6, with the national championship scheduled for Jan. 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. “The parity this season has created a lot more teams with these types of wins (ranked victories),” Yurachek said. “The parity we have seen is obviously great for college football, but has made for an unpredictable year so far, an exciting games every week and we expect that trend to continue over the next several weeks.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9149840cbbe9c9981fee Sam Darnold out for Seahawks Week 9 game against Arizona Cardinals so in comes Drew Lock probably, maybe te 2026-11-04T20:10:49.190Z Sam Darnold out for Seahawks Week 9 game against Arizona Cardinals so in comes Drew Lock probably, maybe It's been a rough couple of days for the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the latest hit is quarterback Sam Darnold is not playing on Sunday. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Wednesday that Darnold is out for the upcoming Week 9 game against the Arizona Cardinals because of a quad injury. Backup quarterback Drew Lock will start in Darnold's place, Macdonald said. Jalen Milroe will be the backup. DESHAUN WATSON ENTERS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL, LEAVING BROWNS EYEING SHEDEUR SANDERS AS POSSIBLE STARTING QB Lock, by the way, has been recovering from an elbow injury and that offers challenges of its own because it's unknown if he is 100% healthy. "He’s able to throw," Macdonald said. "How much, we’re working through that right now. That’s the best way to put it. He’s going to throw the ball throughout the week, but we’re just going to manage it. "He’s not going to take 8,000 throws." That doesn't exactly sound optimal. Darnold's injury, while not serious enough to send him to injured reserve, which would force him to miss four games, is serious enough that the club may add a quarterback this week, Macdonald said. It's been a rough week for Darnold and the Seahawks. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Seahawks were beaten and beaten up by the Chicago Bears in a 34-17 whipping that included three sacks of Darnold, left him with a cracked rib, and obviously raised eyebrows because of the clear physical superiority the Bears showed over Seattle. Darnold suffered a cracked rib on the second play of the game, per Macdonald. "He's tough as nails," Macdonald said. "He'll be back sooner than later, I'm sure." Assuming the plan does not falter, Lock will be making his second start of the season and, coincidentally, second against the Cardinals. He started against Arizona on Sept. 20, and the Seahawks beat Arizona, 31-7, in a game where Lock threw for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9142840cbbe9c9981fe5 Texas Senate victor James Talarico lays out common ground with Trump, vows to 'work together' te 2026-11-04T20:10:42.185Z Texas Senate victor James Talarico lays out common ground with Trump, vows to 'work together' Texas Democratic Senator-elect James Talarico said Wednesday he is ready to work with President Donald Trump on issues including border security, lowering energy costs and cutting housing regulations. Speaking on Fox News' "America’s Newsroom" after his victory over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday night, Talarico discussed several areas of potential cooperation with the president. "I think there's a wide variety of issues that we could work together on," Talarico said. JAMES TALARICO TORCHES BIDEN BORDER POLICIES IN STUNNING ATTACK AD AS PROGRESSIVE TRIES TO FLIP TEXAS BLUE "Immigration is one of them. I think trying to pass comprehensive immigration reform that includes border security, give the president credit where credit is due. He has done a better job than the previous administration in securing our border," he added. Talarico, who defeated Paxton by over ten points, said Congress must create more legal pathways for immigrants who want to come to the United States. He also expressed interest in working with Trump to reduce housing regulations, pointing to the president's background as a real estate developer. "I also want to work with the president on housing. He's a builder, and we need to cut the red tape, the regulation that sometimes my party has been guilty of, so that we can build millions of new homes in this country," Talarico said. TALARICO RALLY WARMUP ACT CALLS FOR ABOLISHING ICE, CONTRASTING SENATE HOPEFUL'S MESSAGE Beyond housing and immigration, Talarico also said he wants to work with Trump to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes to lower fuel costs. "He and I both support suspending the federal gas tax and the federal diesel tax," Talarico said, noting the move would lower fuel costs by "18 cents a gallon immediately." Criminal justice reform was another area Talarico said offers common ground. ENERGY SECRETARY WRIGHT SAYS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OPEN TO SUSPENDING FEDERAL GAS TAX AMID PRICE SURGE "Last one I'll mention is I agree with the president on the need to legalize marijuana. And reform this broken criminal justice system," Talarico said. "These are just some of the issues that I agree full-heartedly with President Trump, and I look forward to working with him for all 31 million Texans." Talarico also rejected the idea of pursuing political retribution in Washington, saying his priority would be delivering results for his constituents. "I am not interested in retribution," Talarico said. "The people of Texas did not elect me last night for retribution," he continued. "They elected me to deliver for them to make their lives easier and better and less stressful." TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Trump had endorsed Paxton before Talarico’s victory, which gave Democrats their first U.S. Senate seat in Texas since 1988. On Tuesday night, Talarico announced his victory on X, writing simply, "We just took back Texas." Trump spoke with Fox News Channel on election night, expressing surprise at several race results but also signaling a willingness to work with Democrats. "They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them," Trump said. "And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out, and they'll say, ‘How do we get this stuff done?’ And we'll work together." LIZ PEEK: THERE MAY BE A SILVER LINING IN TRUMP'S BRUTAL MIDTERM DEFEAT Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9136840cbbe9c9981fc9 Sam Darnold Injured, Seahawks Reveal QB's Status for Game vs Cardinals te 2026-11-04T20:10:30.277Z Sam Darnold Injured, Seahawks Reveal QB's Status for Game vs Cardinals Sam Darnold suffered an injury during the Seahawks vs. Bears game on Monday Night. Seattle lost 34-17. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9130840cbbe9c9981fc0 Ron DeSantis Issues Dire Prediction for GOP After Stunning Midterm Defeat te 2026-11-04T20:10:24.405Z Ron DeSantis Issues Dire Prediction for GOP After Stunning Midterm Defeat DeSantis called the midterms the "worst-case scenario" for Republicans after Democrats flipped control of the House and Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9129840cbbe9c9981fb7 Rams Safety Quentin Lake Fires Brutal Jab at Chargers QB Justin Herbert te 2026-11-04T20:10:17.129Z Rams Safety Quentin Lake Fires Brutal Jab at Chargers QB Justin Herbert Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake fired a brutal jab at Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after Sunday's game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb9120840cbbe9c9981f9c Grijalva leads CD 7 as Mendoza leads Ciscomani in CD 6 te 2026-11-04T20:10:08.860Z Grijalva leads CD 7 as Mendoza leads Ciscomani in CD 6 Supporters of U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva cheered at El Casino Ballroom in South Tucson shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday as early results showed her winning Congressional District 7. Grijalva had 71.5% of the vote to Republican Daniel Butierez Sr.’s 28.5%, or 44,298 votes, as of Wednesday morning. In Congressional District 6, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza led Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani 52.9% to 44.9%, in a seat Republicans have held since 2023. “We hear you loud and clear by your votes. The turnout was staggering for a midterm,” Grijalva told attendees. “Tomorrow is the start of . . . getting ready for the presidential election. We have to register people to vote, we have to continue to have these conversations.” Grijalva, whose district includes the Tohono O’odham Nation, said she plans to bring more members of Congress there so they can see the situation at the border firsthand. “Don’t believe what is being spoon-fed to you. Come and see it yourself,” she said. “Talk to the Nation, understand that there are members on both sides and that the border crosses them. They didn’t cross the border.” Local news that respects your time. Many supporters at the watch party said they were hopeful about what comes next. “I’m feeling very excited and thankful that I’m able to vote for my side of the family, since they aren’t able to vote,” said attendee Stephanie Mercado. “I feel very happy and excited and I can’t wait . . . to see how this turns out.” Others were less hopeful. Hubert Martin, an attendee, said he wasn’t sure the win would change much in Washington, given President Donald Trump’s veto power. “I think Democrats ought to be able to cut back on the horrible things that the Trump administration is doing to immigrants by just not providing money to ICE, or to new prisons, or to the border wall,” Martin said. “They need to keep the pressure up to put more of our resources into taking care of people who need help and less resources into building up the war machine.” These are early results. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ed5840cbbe9c9981f6f Festival celebrates mountain preserves te 2026-11-04T20:00:21.584Z Festival celebrates mountain preserves North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St., will play host to the second annual Festival in the Mountains Nov. 6-8. The festival is a community event and a fundraiser for the Save Our Mountains Foundation (SOMF), whose mission is to acquire and preserve land to assist in the expansion of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. SOMF supports the Mountains Preserve with education, conservation and research and maintain operations at the North Mountain Visitor Center in collaboration with the city of Phoenix. For more information, visit https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ed3840cbbe9c9981f61 Chili’s and WinCo are back in the conversation. Maybe te 2026-11-04T20:00:19.546Z Chili’s and WinCo are back in the conversation. Maybe A good part of a journalist’s job is requesting and sifting through numerous public records requests. Typically, it’s mind-numbing number crunching, poring over lengthy contracts or thumbing through a Himalayan-sized file of random emails. Occasionally, there’s the rare, gasp-inducing nugget of unexpected information. And then there are times when the documents returned leave us scratching our heads. That was the case this week when a records request offered only a pinhole-sized peek at potential development in the city. An 11-page email and two maps obtained Monday by InMaricopa show site-plan attachments labeled for at least two popular chains around the South Bridge area: WinCo Foods and Chili’s Grill & Bar. A screenshot of a heavily redacted email exchange between landowner Michael Koslow and a City of Maricopa engineer. [City of Maricopa]But that’s a huge maybe. The email exchange between landowner Michael Koslow and City of Maricopa Engineer Supervisor John Shields is almost entirely redacted, save for a few page numbers and attachments that identify site plans for WinCo and Chili’s but reveal little about the projects themselves. It’s not the first time we’ve heard rumors of either chain considering a Maricopa location. Chili’s teased an opening for about a year but backed out of a land deal in 2022. In 2023, a developer hinted WinCo could come to the city if Lowe’s Home Improvement backed out of a real estate deal but that did not happen. For now, the documents offer more questions than answers: They don’t confirm either business is planning to open in Maricopa, provide a timeline or say whether either project has moved beyond preliminary discussions. Still, the appearance of both business names is enough to put them back on our radar. Want to see what we found? You can review the records yourself in this link to the PDF: 20261103-chilis-winco-pdf. The post Chili’s and WinCo are back in the conversation. Maybe appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ece840cbbe9c9981f29 Dan Dakich reacts to MS NOW host Joe Scarborough's Pat McAfee take: 'They look like idiots' te 2026-11-04T20:00:14.475Z Dan Dakich reacts to MS NOW host Joe Scarborough's Pat McAfee take: 'They look like idiots' While there are plenty of polarizing figures on television nowadays, there is perhaps no one who is more of a lightning rod than ESPN's very own Pat McAfee. The former All-Pro punter for the Indianapolis Colts has become somewhat ubiquitous with The Worldwide Leader, appearing all over their many different channels seemingly at all hours of the day. He is most well known for his work on "College Gameday," one of ESPN's most popular original programs, but lately his notoriety has turned to infamy thanks to the cries of several online "haters." BOBBY BURACK: ONLINE HATE IS WINNING, FROM PAT MCAFEE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS AND YOUNG CHILDREN One of those haters just so happens to be MS NOW commentator (and Matthew Perry lookalike) Joe Scarborough, and although most political pundits were busy making sense of the midterm elections on Tuesday, the "Morning Joe" host took aim at the "Gameday" centerpiece. Scarborough claims McAfee "ruined College Gameday" and that the supposed rejection of his antics are a rebuke of the "manosphere" that has been cultivated since 2024. Take it easy, Chandler. OutKick's Dan Dakich got a hold of this rant from Scarborough and had a few choice words for Mr. Morning Joe himself. "Four dudes that know absolutely nothing about football are trying to chime in on social events that football people are talking about," Dakich said, referring to Scarborough and his fellow deskmates. "They look like idiots." The "Don't @ Me" host notes that this feels painfully similar to Minnesota governor and noted manly man Tim Walz larping as a football dude during Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign. "This is just like little Timmy Walz trying to be a 'real boy,'" Dakich joked. PAT MCAFEE INVOKES CHARLIE KIRK KILLING AS UTAH POST SPARKS 'UNCOMFORTABLE' 'GAMEDAY' VISIT Dakich also corrected Scarborough for claiming that McAfee was "offended" by a few kids holding up signs. "Nobody held a sign up," he countered. "The University of Utah put out an official post on their official X account of kids coming at Pat McAfee." Another big swing and a miss by a lib pretending to care about things normal dudes are into, which should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. I hate to be the "stick to politics" guy, but maybe Scarborough should stay in his lane and leave the sports stuff to the ones who actually care about them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8eca840cbbe9c9981f17 Mississippi’s Senate Race Is Close. The State Has No Vote Recount Law. te 2026-11-04T20:00:10.812Z Mississippi’s Senate Race Is Close. The State Has No Vote Recount Law. The race for U.S. Senate is incredibly close in Mississippi, which does not allow for vote recounts in statewide elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ec9840cbbe9c9981efc Transgender Woman Flips District Donald Trump Won Three Times te 2026-11-04T20:00:09.008Z Transgender Woman Flips District Donald Trump Won Three Times Allison Montgomery will become Alabama’s first transgender legislator after she won the state’s House District 25 race on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ec6840cbbe9c9981ef3 Chargers-Texans Tickets Are Going for an Embarrassingly Low Rate te 2026-11-04T20:00:06.986Z Chargers-Texans Tickets Are Going for an Embarrassingly Low Rate The last remaining winless team will host the 2-5 Texans on Sunday, and it's extremely cheap to get into SoFi Stadium. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8ec4840cbbe9c9981ed8 Tucson voters reject TEP franchise, approve zoo tax te 2026-11-04T20:00:04.312Z Tucson voters reject TEP franchise, approve zoo tax Early results show Tucson voters rejecting Proposition 421, with 54.9% voting no and 45.1% voting yes. The no vote led by 12,181 votes, 68,080 to 55,899. The measure would have renewed Tucson Electric Power’s 25-year franchise, which gives the utility access to city rights-of-way. The current franchise expires in April 2027 and includes a 2.25% fee on customer bills. The measure would also have put into effect an energy collaboration agreement, with TEP providing $2 million a year for infrastructure and sustainability projects, rising 2% annually, or about $64 million over 25 years. Opponents who protested outside TEP’s downtown office said a no vote would keep the city from committing to TEP for 25 years and open the door to public power. TEP said the proposition would not raise customer rates and that rates would not fall if it failed. Any increase would come from a separate rate case before the Arizona Corporation Commission. TEP’s political action committee, TEP for Tucson, spent nearly $4 million on the campaign, according to Public Power Tucson. Tucson voters also weighed a second city measure Tuesday and approved Proposition 422, extending the 0.1% Reid Park Zoo sales tax through 2047, 71.9% to 28.1%. Voters first approved the tax in 2017, and it was set to expire at the end of 2027. All of the revenue would go into a Reid Park Zoo improvement fund for uses set by the mayor and City Council. The zoo’s supporters said the tax paid for 85% of large capital project costs under the zoo’s 2018 master plan, and the zoo had more than 610,000 visitors from 2025 to 2026. No organized opposition emerged. Pima County’s Proposition 425, which would raise the county spending limit by about $610 million, was too close to call. Yes had 50.2% and no had 49.8%, 151,744 votes to 150,571, a difference of 1,173 votes. The limit is set in the Arizona Constitution, and the county has said it expects to reach the cap in two to three years. Supervisor Rex Scott said the measure would not directly raise taxes or increase spending, while opponent Jay Tolkoff argued the spending would eventually come from higher property taxes. If it fails, Scott said, the county would have to consider debt financing or cuts to programs and services. These are early results. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c85840cbbe9c9981ea9 Havasu Area Public Art enters 10th year of bar stool auction te 2026-11-04T19:50:29.707Z Havasu Area Public Art enters 10th year of bar stool auction As its largest fundraiser, Havasu Area Public Art is preparing for its 10th annual Bar Stool Auction on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event typically draws up to 20 donated bar stools designed by artists, Irene Rose, secretary, said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c83840cbbe9c9981e6d Majority Leader Thune says Senate GOP won't 'stand idly by' as Democrats take control of Congress te 2026-11-04T19:50:27.356Z Majority Leader Thune says Senate GOP won't 'stand idly by' as Democrats take control of Congress In the face of an electoral rout, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said that Republicans in the upper congressional chamber will work with President Donald Trump to block "Democrat extremism." Democrats delivered a drubbing, flipping control of both chambers of Congress, which means that the GOP will be relegated to the minority in both the House and Senate when the 120th Congress begins early next year. Thune said that the Senate GOP has notched significant achievements and will not stand aside as the left seeks to uproot their work. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "Over the last two years, Senate Republicans have put up a strong record of accomplishment that’s created safer streets, more money in Americans’ pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead," Thune said in a post on X. "After fighting Democrat obstruction at every turn, we prevented the largest tax hike in American history, secured our border in an unprecedented way, confirmed the president’s Cabinet at the fastest pace in two decades, and put strong conservative judges on benches across the country faster than we have since the Reagan administration," Thune continued. "I’m proud of our team and everything we’ve done for the American people, and I’m looking forward to the important work we have in front of us over the next few months. REPUBLICANS SUFFER HISTORIC SENATE UPSET AS DEM FLIPS DEEP-RED STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY A CENTURY "As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democrat Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done. Thankfully, we still have President Trump in the White House, and we’ll work with him to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism. We cannot let their fringe positions become the mainstream," the lawmaker concluded. GOP SENATOR'S 30-YEAR REIGN ENDS AS 5TH-GENERATION LOGGER PULLS OFF STUNNING UPSET While the outcomes of tight Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain unclear, so far, the available election results indicate that Republicans will only have 44 Senate seats in the next Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c81840cbbe9c9981e64 Trump 'couldn't transfer the love' of his supporters to other Republicans amid historic midterm loss te 2026-11-04T19:50:25.978Z Trump 'couldn't transfer the love' of his supporters to other Republicans amid historic midterm loss President Donald Trump said he "couldn't transfer the love" his supporters hold for him to other Republican candidates in his first public appearance after Democrats captured the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections. "If I were on the ballot, we would have won. You saw the people that were packed. Thousands and thousands of people at every rally. And if I was on the ballot, we would have won," he said while taking questions at a ceremony to raise the final steel beam for the ballroom Wednesday. "But they just... You couldn't transfer that love. There was such love at those rallies. It was incredible. And, we weren't able to transfer the love to candidates," he said. Trump did not address the election loss during his initial remarks, choosing to focus solely on the ballroom's construction until he took questions from reporters. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Trump did address the election after being asked if he agreed with Vice President JD Vance's assessment that the Iran war cost Republicans the election. "I think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short term and probably that's, probably it's true," he admitted. "But at the same time, if I had it to do again, I'd have to do it again, because long term, it's the only answer. You can't let Iran have a nuclear war," Trump added. TRUMP CALLS IRAN CONFLICT A 'SOFT WAR,' INSISTS US HOLDS THE CARDS AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS The president also said he felt the tradeoff was worth it. "You have no choice. I mean, I thought the oil would go up a lot more, and I did it on that basis. You have no choice. You have to do it. You can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon or everything that you see here someday might not exist," he said. Trump then addressed criticisms of his Monday speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool after being asked if he regretted the speech's timing. "I heard it was a very good speech, got great reviews. That was only a speech on the reflecting pool that had nothing to do with anything else. That was a speech, very much like this is today on this incredible place that we're building at the White House. It's going to be here for many, many years and serving our country," he said. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES He also reflected on a lengthy post-mortem social media post from Vance that pinned Republicans' Tuesday losses largely on the Iran war. In the post, Vance cited four primary things Republicans can do to win back voters: "1) End the war 2) Focus on cost of living/inflation 3) Put America First 4) Change our relationship to Israel." Trump was asked if he had any idea Vance was going to publish the remarks. IRAN TAKES A VICTORY LAP OVER STUNNING US ELECTION RESULTS, CLAIMS 'COLLAPSE HAS ACCELERATED' "I know how he feels about it. I think it was, I think it was fine. Yeah, I thought it was good. We knew that, I know that. I knew that when I went in and we stopped them from having a nuclear weapon. And they will never have a nuclear weapon," he said. Despite Democrats' capture of large majorities in both the House and Senate, Trump appeared hopeful that he could still work with them. TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM "I'll get along probably with the Democrats, unless they want to be destructive. But I have the power of the veto. So if we don't like what they're doing or they'll... they've already called and they want to talk about things and that's fine," he remarked. He also downplayed the likelihood that Democrats would move to impeach him or members of his Cabinet. "I think it would. I think it would destroy... I think it would destroy the Democrat Party if they did it. Because impeachment for no reason. What? For having a successful country? Our country is more successful now than in any time in its history," he told a reporter before saying, "Watch the beam go up." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c80840cbbe9c9981e5b Why removing your data online may still leave your family exposed te 2026-11-04T19:50:24.141Z Why removing your data online may still leave your family exposed You removed your information from data broker sites. You submitted the opt-out forms, did the work and maybe even felt good about it. Here's what you may have missed: Your family members' personal information could still be exposed. And because their profiles may point directly back to you, some of your information could remain accessible, too. That's the problem with approaching family data broker removal one person at a time. People-search sites often connect relatives through shared addresses, public records and family relationships. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission warns that even after you opt out, your information may still appear in reports about relatives, neighbors or associates. Here's how those connections can leave your household exposed and what you can do about them. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com. WHY CAREFUL PEOPLE STILL END UP ON DATA BROKER SITES Data broker profiles often contain more than one person's information. They can include family relationships that help connect individual records. Search for yourself on people-search sites such as Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified or Intelius. Depending on the site and available records, you may find a section identifying possible relatives or associates. That list could include your spouse, adult children, parents or people who once shared your address. Some connections may even be outdated or incorrect. For someone trying to learn about your household, those details can provide a starting point. Now consider what happens when you remove your own listing. Your name might disappear from the site's direct search results, but your spouse's profile could still identify you as a relative. Your parent's listing might include an address where you previously lived. As a result, removing one profile may leave behind information that points to the same person. Family connections can create privacy gaps in several ways. Here are three examples worth checking. Married couples often share address histories, property records and other identifying information. When one spouse removes a people-search listing but the other remains visible, the remaining profile may still reveal their shared address, possible relatives and other household details. Some people-search reports may also include property ownership or estimated financial information, although the details vary by service. For a scammer, a spouse's publicly available information could provide another way to identify or contact someone whose direct listing has been removed. This is one of the scenarios that concerns me most. Many adults help their parents manage online accounts and avoid scams. Yet they may overlook the personal information already available through people-search sites. An older parent's profile could include previous addresses, relatives' names and other public-record details collected over many years. That information may help criminals make a scam sound more believable. Consider the grandparent scam. Someone calls an older adult, pretends to be a grandchild facing an emergency and demands money immediately. The FTC warns that scammers may already know personal details about their targets or the family members they impersonate. Reducing publicly available information can remove some of the details criminals might use to support their stories. The reverse can happen, too. Parents may remove their own information without checking whether their adult children have searchable profiles. A young adult's address history, voter registration information or other public records may contribute to people-search listings. Those listings can also identify possible relatives. Someone searching for that adult child could potentially discover connections to their parents and other family members. For example, a scammer might use a child's name and location to make a fake emergency call to a parent sound more credible. That's why checking only one generation of your family may leave important privacy gaps. A SCAMMER HAS YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS. WHAT CAN THEY ACTUALLY DO? Data brokers collect information from multiple sources, including public records, publicly available online information and other data brokers. Even after a successful opt-out, some information can reappear when a site obtains updated records. Meanwhile, another people-search service may still have a copy of the same details. The FTC specifically warns that opting out of people-search sites does not remove the underlying information from government public records. It also recommends checking periodically for new listings. That's why I recommend taking a household approach to personal data removal rather than concentrating on one individual. Manually removing personal information from data broker sites takes time. Doing it for multiple family members adds even more work, especially when you have to check whether profiles have returned. That's why I recommend considering a family data removal service that can manage the process for several household members at once. These services can automatically submit removal requests to hundreds of covered data broker and people-search sites, depending on the provider. Some offer family plans that protect multiple people under one subscription. They can also send recurring removal requests when personal information reappears, helping maintain protection without requiring every family member to handle the process individually. Look for a service that provides ongoing removal requests, covers multiple family members and lets you track progress. While no service can erase every public record or guarantee complete removal from the internet, ongoing data removal can significantly reduce the amount of personal information available about your household. By protecting several family members together, you can help close privacy gaps that individual removals might leave behind. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. Before you can reduce your household's exposure, you need to understand what information is already available. With their knowledge and permission, search for each adult's name on several major people-search sites. Look at more than the primary profile. Check whether the listings identify relatives, current addresses or previous locations. Keep in mind that people-search databases can contain inaccurate information. A listed relationship does not automatically mean the connection is correct. Check whether your parents or older family members have searchable profiles. If they need help, walk them through the available removal options or assist them with their permission. Pay particular attention to addresses, phone numbers and family relationships that could be useful in an impersonation scam. Also remind them to verify unexpected emergency calls by contacting family members through numbers they already know. Adult children may have their own people-search listings, even when they have never knowingly signed up for one. Check whether those profiles reveal current addresses, previous residences or connections to other family members. Then help them understand how to request removal and why they should check again later. After identifying exposed profiles, you can submit opt-out requests individually or use a service to manage the process. For households with several adults, I recommend considering a family data removal service that can protect multiple people under one subscription. These services can automatically submit removal requests to hundreds of covered data broker and people-search sites, saving you the time and effort of handling each family member's information separately. Because listings can reappear, look for a service that offers recurring removal requests, ongoing monitoring and progress tracking. This helps reduce the amount of personal information that strangers and scammers can find about your family. The goal is to make it harder for someone to connect individual profiles and build a detailed picture of your household. I've talked a lot about removing personal information from data brokers, but there's another side to this that deserves more attention. You can spend hours cleaning up your own online profile and still have your name, address or family connections exposed through someone else's listing. That's what concerns me. Most people have no idea how much information about their families can be pieced together from publicly available records. I think protecting your household should be part of any serious privacy plan. Start by checking what information appears about your spouse, parents and adult children. If you find exposed details, take steps to remove them. I recommend using an ongoing data removal service, especially when you're trying to protect multiple family members. It can handle requests across hundreds of covered sites and keep checking for information that returns. You may never be able to erase every public record, but you can make it harder for strangers and scammers to put together a detailed profile of your family. Have you ever searched for a family member online and been surprised by how much personal information was available? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c7e840cbbe9c9981e52 NYC's Mamdani says Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory in Michigan 'means so much to so many' te 2026-11-04T19:50:22.326Z NYC's Mamdani says Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory in Michigan 'means so much to so many' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that Abdul El-Sayed's Senate election victory in Michigan "is one that means so much to so many." El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim U.S. senator in history, toppled former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in what was one of the most-watched contests of the election. "I haven't spoken to him yet. I'm sure he is quite busy. I've had the privilege of speaking to him in the past, and I have to say that his election is one that means so much to so many," Mamdani said Wednesday. "And to see to see that victory in the face that all that he had to reckon with over the course of that campaign, whether in terms of the extraordinary amount of money spent to oppose him or the racism and slander that he was met with on a daily basis, it is incredibly exciting to see as he said last night, that the good guys won," Mamdani added. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE Mamdani added that "what last night showed us is that Americans are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people in the country. "This country has elected a new generation of leadership, a generation with a mandate to lower the cost of living, to build, not bomb, to never betray the working people who entrusted them with power," he added. "And I hear often that the politics that we're fighting for here in New York City are not possible outside of city limits. And what last night showed us is that working people are the majority, whether we are speaking of Austin or Ann Arbor or Astoria, and it is time to put those same people first in our politics and last night shows us that it's possible to do so all across the country." STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE Democrats regained control of the House and Senate during Tuesday's midterm elections, but Mamdani said that "it is not enough for us as Democrats to win power. "We have to use that power to deliver change that Americans can feel in their wallets," he continued. "And to me, when you look at these campaigns, if we want to speak about James Talarico, he campaigned on a vision for universal childcare. If you want to talk about Keisha Lance Bottoms, well she campaigned on a vision of cutting red tape, to actually be able to build housing at the speed that's needed. "If you want to talk about Jocelyn Benson, she campaigned on a moratorium for data centers. These, to me, are examples of the kind of specifics. But again, what I'm excited to see now is a recognition that the work is only just starting and that this has to be delivered for working people across the country," Mamdani declared. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c7c840cbbe9c9981e49 Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 million salary amid mystery illness saga te 2026-11-04T19:50:20.884Z Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 million salary amid mystery illness saga The Golden State Warriors have reportedly stopped paying former NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis by ruling that the 31-year-old is not rendering his services. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that, according to league sources, the franchise has ceased delivering the semimonthly payments he is due on his $20 million salary. The report also indicated that Porzingis is not actively disputing the lack of payments, and the NBA Players' Association has no plans to dispute it. Porzingis has not taken the floor for the Warriors this season and stepped away from the team the day before the team's training camp began this offseason. The Latvian is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which can cause dizziness and fatigue. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Porzingis addressed speculation about his health in an Oct. 14 post on X, and also spoke about online rumors involving "internet doctors" who alleged that he had contracted HIV or AIDS. "Hello people, I’m working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap. Honestly, I’m getting better and better," he wrote on X. "I just have to stay patient, and I believe I’ll be feeling great again soon." "I appreciate all the internet doctors trying to diagnose and help, but I’m in the best hands," he later wrote. "So everyone can relax now and I don’t have HIV or AIDS." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Despite appearing in just 74 total games over the last two seasons battling health issues, the Warriors opted to sign the big man to a two-year, $40 million extension during the offseason. Porzingis has earned more than $253 million in the NBA since making his debut as a New York Knick in 2015. The former fourth-overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft won a title with the Boston Celtics in 2024, averaging 12.3 points per game during the championship run. After beginning the season with three consecutive losses, the Warriors are currently riding a five-game winning streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c78840cbbe9c9981e38 On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family te 2026-11-04T19:50:16.242Z On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family When a new Congress is sworn in, it will have the power to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, prompting one representative to advise White House officials and others to “lawyer up.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c75840cbbe9c9981e1e Danny Kanell Reveals the 'Most Disrespected Team' in First CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T19:50:13.572Z Danny Kanell Reveals the 'Most Disrespected Team' in First CFP Rankings Danny Kanell doesn't understand why this team is placed low in the first College Football Playoff Rankings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c73840cbbe9c9981e15 SEC Makes College Football Playoff History With Five Top-10 Teams te 2026-11-04T19:50:11.020Z SEC Makes College Football Playoff History With Five Top-10 Teams The SEC makes College Football Playoff history with five top-10 teams and 10 programs in the initial top 25 rankings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c71840cbbe9c9981e0c Midterms 2026 Results: List of Historic Victories Amid Blue Tsunami te 2026-11-04T19:50:09.105Z Midterms 2026 Results: List of Historic Victories Amid Blue Tsunami The breakthroughs came alongside a dramatic shift in political power in Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c6e840cbbe9c9981df4 Waymo confirms it will start splitting with Uber in January 2028 te 2026-11-04T19:50:06.861Z Waymo confirms it will start splitting with Uber in January 2028 The split will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8c6b840cbbe9c9981de6 ‘The Bear’ actor premieres Tucson-shot film at The Loft te 2026-11-04T19:50:03.430Z ‘The Bear’ actor premieres Tucson-shot film at The Loft Edwin Lee Gibson landed his role on “The Bear” while living in a Fourth Avenue apartment during the pandemic. Now the actor has come back to Tucson for the world premiere of his directorial debut, a short film shot in the Sonoran Desert with a mostly local crew. Gibson, who plays Ebraheim on “The Bear,” screened his 15-minute short film, “A pink and red dress made of satin... covered in flowers, mostly roses,” at The Loft Cinema on Oct. 28. A self-described “theatre rat,” Gibson, a Houston native, grew up singing alongside his mother, who was trained in classical voice. At the age of 12, he started taking acting classes, deciding a few years later to seriously pursue the craft. “When I was 14, (I) had this idea in my head that I would play in the major leagues, and then in the off-season I do theater,” Gibson said. “But then when I was 16, I had this moment that I was like, ‘Oh, I want to be an artist for the rest of my life and that’s what I’m going to do.’ I never wanted anything to get in the way of it.” Although Gibson never studied acting directly, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts. From 1998 to 2006, he taught musical theater at an acting conservatory in New York while performing. “It was always just this extension of my art, extension of my work, and those eight years working with those kids … taught me so much about myself as an artist,” Gibson said. In 2006, Gibson received an Obie Award, an Off-Broadway theater honor, for Outstanding Performance for his role as Oedipus in “The Seven” at the New York Theatre Workshop. In 2010, he made his television debut, with acting credits including roles on “Law & Order,” “Shameless” and “Chicago P.D.” He began acting in films in 2017. Gibson’s ties to Tucson go back to his grandfather, who lived here. In the 1990s, Gibson would stop to see him on trips to Los Angeles, and the two would share meals at the Denny’s near Interstate 10 and St. Mary’s Road. We're a nationally recognized newsroom, but we're still a nonprofit that runs on community support. Help us keep telling Tucson's stories. Edwin Lee Gibson talks with Film Tucson's Mónica López about his first film as a director after the screening at The Loft. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Tucson has also been the backdrop for some of Gibson’s most notable career moments. In 2019, he acted in Arizona Theatre Company’s production of “The Royale,” a play inspired by boxer Jack Johnson, who became the world heavyweight champion as a Black man at the height of the Jim Crow era. Gibson played the boxing trainer Wynton, a role he first took on in a 2015 American Theatre Company production in Chicago. After his role in season 4 of FX’s “Fargo,” Gibson decided to stay in Tucson for a while. “I always talk about Tucson being a healing place and a special place for me,” Gibson said. “It was the height of COVID, and it turned out Arizona Theater Company wasn’t doing any plays, so they didn’t have any people in their housing. I moved into one of the apartments, the exact apartment I stayed in before when I did (The Royale) and actually read for and got ‘The Bear’ here in Tucson, in a little apartment on Fourth Avenue and between 14th and 15th Street.” Years later, Gibson returned to Tucson to make his first film as a director. The short was shot entirely on Kodak 35 mm film and produced by his production company, Thespis Brown Laboratory. “A pink and red dress …” came to fruition after “The Bear” director Christopher Storer suggested Gibson turn his original 48-page script into a short film. Inspired by one of his favorite films, “Like Water for Chocolate,” Gibson created an atmosphere of mysticism set in the Sonoran Desert. The intergenerational story follows Elsa, who only saw her mother, Adina, truly happy when she was singing. Elsa was raised by her aunt, Leslie, because her mother had been admitted to St. Mary’s Mission as a sanatorium patient, the same mission where her father, Samuel, serves in the rectory. Now an adult, Elsa sings on the same stage her mother did, performing in the same costume her mother wore: a pink and red satin dress covered in flowers, mostly roses. As she tries to reconnect with her mother, Elsa must also come to terms with the secret the dress holds about her family’s past. “I love women. I love the complex relationship that women have with each other, and that mothers and daughters have, and how, and in a greater sense, how people repeat lives, traumas, and how repetitive small town life can be,” Gibson said. “They’re centered around this dress, which is a metaphor for any artifact that a family can have, any heirloom that a family can have. In this sense, it’s a dress, but it’s this daughter wanting to save her mother, asking the question, why did this vocation make her so happy?” Edwin Lee Gibson looks through a lens while filming in the Sonoran Desert. The short was shot entirely on Kodak 35 mm film. Courtesy of Thepsis Brown Laboratory. In 2024, Gibson reached out to Film Tucson, a program of the tourism nonprofit Visit Tucson that works with film productions in the region. Film Tucson helps productions with locations, permits, crew and equipment. Senior Production Manager Mónica López met with Gibson and helped him find filming locations, including a private home in Barrio Viejo and Teatro Carmen. She also assisted with permitting, scouting and crew recruitment, as Gibson envisioned a crew made up predominantly of Black, Indigenous and other people of color. “More than Afro-Latina, it’s (also) Afro-Mexican,” Gibson said. “The first president of Mexico was an Afro-Mexican (from Sonora). The Pico Brothers that founded L.A. were both Afro-Mexicans from Sonora. Shooting it in Tucson, which is right here in Sonora state, we were always here. Everything about this was very intentional.” Gibson said he doesn’t want the project to be about him, but he hopes it shows other actors of color that a career in the industry is within reach. “Hopefully, people will just see it and they’ll be like, ‘Okay, yeah, it is possible,’ because it is,” Gibson said. “You can keep yourself the center, rather than feeling like you can only be involved in this if you’re an appendage to someone else being the center. I’ve always felt like I was the center.” The Tucson screening was free, a decision Gibson made so that costs would not keep his cast and crew from attending the premiere. “It’s very rewarding to see the final product on the big screen,” López said. “Hosting the world premiere is even more special. We’re very proud of it. That speaks a lot on how much Edwin loved being here in Tucson.” Felipe Garcia, president and CEO of Visit Tucson, said projects like Gibson’s show the city still has a place in the film industry. “We remember the past of Tucson as a film destination,” Garcia said. “We remember the John Waynes and the westerns, but in the present, we’re having success stories with the film world.” Edwin Lee Gibson (right) talks with crew members Caleb Bailey (left) and Musomi McDowell Jr. (center) at The Loft Cinema after the premiere. Gibson made the screening free so cost wouldn’t keep his cast and crew from attending. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Garcia said Tucson’s film office is very active in pursuing filmmakers and encouraging them to use Tucson for their TV and movies. “It’s great when we have someone like Edwin that says, ‘Hey, I’m gonna do a project, and I’m choosing this community to film.’ (and) know that we support and help those filmmakers,” Garcia said. Fausto Olmos Rentería was a background actor in Gibson’s short film. He has been involved in the industry for 25 years, most recently in a Spanish soap opera filmed in Tucson, “Tierra de Amor y Coraje.” He’ll also be featured in “Choir Practice,” another film shot in Tucson that includes actor Danny Trejo. “It was a good experience,” Olmos Rentería said of Gibson’s film. “There’s a lot of people, a lot of diversity, which is always great to see on sets. Working with Edwin was just wonderful. He’s a great, not only a great actor, but he’s a great director.” Musomi McDowell Jr., a wardrobe assistant on the short, saw it for the first time at The Loft, expressing his gratitude for being a part of the crew. “It was my first paid (Screen Actors Guild) film set. It was a good experience,” McDowell Jr. said. “I was really grateful that I had the opportunity, especially being African American in Tucson. I was grateful for Edwin and his team for giving me that opportunity.” Arizona State University student Caleb Bailey worked as a production assistant while finishing his arts degree. “It was my first time being on an actual professional indie set, and it was really cool to meet (Gibson), especially watching his work,” Bailey said. “When you’re behind the scenes, sometimes you don’t see certain things … but to actually see it and be immersed in the film is actually really cool.” Gibson said he’s happy with how the film turned out but leaves it to audiences to draw their own conclusions. “As a director, it’s not up to you,” Gibson said. “You have the vision, and then you assemble people to assist you with the vision, and that’s what I did. The way I just always pictured it is, if you took the first scene and you put it on a wall in a museum, and you stood there, and then it started to move, that’s what I think this piece is.” Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a21840cbbe9c9981d8f Under-the-radar implication of Dem blue wave means 'zero' chance GOP accomplishes critical goal, experts warn te 2026-11-04T19:40:17.586Z Under-the-radar implication of Dem blue wave means 'zero' chance GOP accomplishes critical goal, experts warn Republicans’ sweeping losses Tuesday could reshape the Supreme Court for years, prominent conservatives warned, arguing that Democrats’ new Senate majority may block President Donald Trump from replacing Justices Clarence Thomas or Samuel Alito with conservative successors. "Assuming Republicans lose the seats where prediction markets have the Democrats at 90+% to win, that would produce 55 Democrat Senate seats," Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis wrote on X on Tuesday night in a post that was viewed almost 4 million times. "Chance of confirming a worthy successor to Justice Thomas and/or Alito during President Trump’s term: Zero. Chance of confirming a worthy successor during a hypothetical GOP admin 2029-2033: probably zero (GOP won’t be able to recapture enough seats in 28)." Democrats took control of the Senate Tuesday night and hold 54 seats as of midday Wednesday, and DeSantis was joined on social media by several others explaining that Alito, 76, and Thomas, 78, will be almost impossible to replace with equally conservative appointees. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Ed Whelan, a conservative legal expert who clerked for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, wrote on X that Trump is now effectively blocked from appointing federal judges or Supreme Court justices during the final two years of his term. "If a Republican is elected president in 2028, that president will not be able to appoint any justices or judges until Republicans regain the Senate," Whelan wrote. "Given the deep hole, that might not happen until 2033. " Whelan also explained that a justice resigning during the upcoming "lame duck" session is highly unlikely and Republicans would have a hard time securing 51 votes. TRUMP CHEERS ALITO STAYING FOR ANOTHER SUPREME COURT TERM: 'ONE OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME' "If Sherrod Brown wins Ohio seat, he gets sworn into Senate in early December, so Senate becomes 52R-48D," Whelan wrote. "Collins and Murkowski would be unlikely to support anyone Trump would nominate. John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, and Bill Cassidy aren’t going to be eager to do Trump any favors. And there are other senators—e.g., John Curtis of Utah—who would be leery of anyone Trump would be eager to push through." Others on social media echoed similar sentiments. "In 2033, Clarence Thomas will turn 85 and Samuel Alito will turn 83," conservative author Hans Mahncke posted on X in response to DeSantis. "There is no reason to believe they won't still be going strong on the bench. But the larger point is absolutely valid. No one lives forever, and if these two great men are not eventually replaced by genuinely conservative justices, America will go the way of the rest of the Western world." "Again, the consequences of tonight's election for the Supreme Court are staggering," Denny Burk, the dean of Boyce College at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, posted on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a1f840cbbe9c9981d86 Far-left activist projected to defeat House Republican in heavy blow to GOP majority te 2026-11-04T19:40:15.652Z Far-left activist projected to defeat House Republican in heavy blow to GOP majority A far-left Democrat who founded a youth climate activism group is expected to head to Congress next year after likely defeating moderate House GOP Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich. Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence is projected to win the election to represent Michigan's 7th Congressional District in the House of Representatives in what was considered one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 midterm cycle. Lawrence is a former member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) who was endorsed by prominent figures on the far-left like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. SUNRISE MOVEMENT CO-FOUNDER DEFEATS ESTABLISHMENT-BACKED DEMS IN PIVOTAL MICHIGAN RACE But he's sought to distance himself from that label in the final stretch of the campaign, presenting a more moderate view that in the end appears to have proved successful. Lawrence's victory comes in the middle of what's expected to be a successful election for Democrats nationwide. Multiple polls as far as a month out from Nov. 3 showed Democrats had a good chance of winning back the House majority after four years of GOP domination. CONGRESSMAN TOM BARRETT: 'BEING A SOCIALIST SHOULD DISQUALIFY HIM FOR PEOPLE'S CONSIDERATION IN MY DISTRICT' Barrett, who was seeking a second term in the House, was considered one of Democrats' top targets this year. Before his political career, Barrett spent two decades in the U.S. Army, where he was deployed to places like Kuwait and Iraq. DEMS BOOST CONVICTED RADICAL-LEFT CANDIDATE, REIGNITING TENSIONS INSIDE THE PARTY His Lansing, Michigan-anchored district was ranked a toss-up by both Fox News Power Rankings and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. Lawrence was part of a larger wave of socialist-linked insurgents winning upset victories in Democratic primaries across the country. In his case, Lawrence defeated former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam to win the party's nomination. He was also once arrested and charged with a felony during an incident in 2013 in which he and other activists chained themselves to machinery in protest of a fossil fuel pipeline that was planned to run between Wisconsin and Ontario. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a1d840cbbe9c9981d7d Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' te 2026-11-04T19:40:13.518Z Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said late Wednesday morning that he would be selected as majority leader in the next Congress, despite opposition from some of the newly elected Democrats that'll be joining the upper chamber come January. During his press conference, the New York senator initially resisted questions from reporters about the inner workings of the Senate, including whether he would be open to getting rid of the filibuster. The second time Schumer was asked about whether he'd be the one leading Senate Democrats next year, he caved and offered a more concrete response. "OK, again, to repeat the answer, the issue is not me. I'll be re-elected as majority leader. But the issue is focusing on the American people and what they want," Schumer said. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE To become majority leader, Schumer would need the support of a simple majority of the Senate Democratic caucus. No incumbent Democratic senator has publicly said they will oppose Schumer in the closed-door leadership vote, but five newly elected senators have. They are Adam Hamilton of Kansas; Julia Stratton of Illinois; Troy Jackson of Maine; Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota; and Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan. James Talarico of Texas has not said whether he would support Schumer, largely steering clear of the party's internal leadership debate ahead of his election victory. Five confirmed votes against Schumer won't be enough to tank his chances, and no one else has sought to challenge him for the leadership post. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI At Wednesday's press event, Schumer wanted the focus to be on the Democrats — their overwhelming win and what they plan to do with it. He described what happened last night as "a generational remake of the Senate map that is going to change America not only now, but on into the future." "Many of the folks who voted for us yesterday, of course, are still skeptical. That's OK. These voters did not give us the majority so we can do whatever we want," Schumer added. "They entrusted us with the majority to do what they, the American people, want. Republicans received that opportunity two years ago and completely squandered it." Schumer's read of Americans' mood is that they want the cost of living to be eased and government corruption to be dealt with. Ending the Iran war, one of the main drivers of stubbornly elevated energy prices, was another priority the Democrats will pursue, Schumer said. He also claimed that Republicans believed President Donald Trump's victory in 2024 gave them a "mandate to do Trump's self-serving bidding." Regarding Trump, Schumer said the Senate will launch investigations into him whenever he "defies the will of the American people or the law." "Elections have always been the strongest lever Americans have to counter a wannabe king, so long as Americans are willing to use it. Yesterday, America did," Schumer said. "Americans have never lost faith that they can change this country with their vote. The onus is now on us to prove them right." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a18840cbbe9c9981d6c On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family te 2026-11-04T19:40:08.970Z On the Democrats’ Agenda: Investigations of Trump and His Family When a new Congress is sworn in, it will have the power to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, prompting one representative to advise White House officials and others to “lawyer up.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a16840cbbe9c9981d52 DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy te 2026-11-04T19:40:06.481Z DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy DuckDuckGo is courting schools frustrated by Google's AI restrictions, pointing educators to its search engine and options to disable AI features. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8a14840cbbe9c9981d49 Open source AI is booming. Hugging Face explains who profits. te 2026-11-04T19:40:04.008Z Open source AI is booming. Hugging Face explains who profits. Open source models are becoming more mainstream as enterprises, governments and startups alike rely on the promise of lower costs, more control, and more flexibility. But as increasingly capable models become more freely available, how do companies capture value? And with Chinese open models gaining Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87ce840cbbe9c9981c40 Juggling act: Arizona State women’s soccer players finding balance between academics, athletics, travel, sleep te 2026-11-04T19:30:22.521Z Juggling act: Arizona State women’s soccer players finding balance between academics, athletics, travel, sleep PHOENIX – Like most college athletes around the country, members of the Arizona State women’s soccer team walk a tight rope when it comes to finding the right balance between academics and athletics. As the regular season screeches to an end, with the Sun Devils (9-6-3 overall, 4-5-1 Big 12) taking on No. 13 BYU (11-3-3, 7-1-2) Thursday in Provo, Utah before the Big 12 Tournament begins Nov. 9, the juggling act is nearly perfected. ”It’s definitely tough,” said ASU junior forward Kierra Blundell who is studying sports business. “Being proactive is probably my biggest advice. Knowing your professors, going after them, being like ‘Hey, we’re traveling’ or ‘Hey, I’m gonna be very busy.’” The jump from high school to college is already difficult for athletes who often must combine a grueling schedule of practices, team meetings, travel and games with books, lectures, tests and papers. The average Division I college athlete spends 34 hours a week on their selected sport and 33.5 hours on academics, according to the NCAA’s 2025 Growth, Opportunities, Aspirations and Learning of Students in College (GOALS) study, totaling 67.5 hours per week on their school commitments. This does not leave much extra time for sleep, work, socializing and extracurricular activities. Speaking of sleep, it’s a crucial part of an athlete’s recovery, and could be a detriment if not handled correctly.  A Division I athlete receives roughly six to eight hours of sleep per night, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The NCAA also touched on this statistic, noting the average college athlete gets 6.8 hours of sleep per night. The Sleep Doctor, a sleep technologist website, recommends that college athletes receive eight to 10 hours of sleep. The standard to be successful as a college athlete is not just a test of knowledge, but of discipline as well.  “Getting to know the professor and really just thinking ahead and trying to get ahead of it is the best thing you can do,” Blundell said. The same goes for grad students such as Peyton Marcisz, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics at UCLA, where she played soccer for her first three years. She transferred to Arizona State to continue her soccer career, and is currently studying finance and analytical methods at Arizona State’s W. P. Carey School of Business. Marcisz doesn’t notice a big difference between her first four years in college, but provided good insight related to her experience. ”I think it’s a lot more freedom in college, but also a lot more chance to fall behind if you don’t stay on top of it,” she said. “I would say to have your priorities straight because you are going to take a lot of your leisure time. It’s just time commitment, but you have to be willing to make it.” The commitment may sometimes look daunting, but the majority of college athletes agree that playing sports have improved their life skills and work ethic. In the NCAA’s GOALS study, more than 90% of 20,000 athletes surveyed at 493 Division I, II and III colleges said participating in athletics had a positive or very positive effect on qualities such as work ethic, responsibility and teamwork.  That is important to Arizona State women’s soccer coach Graham Winkworth, who has let his athletes find their own balance in their lives.  “My job is easy in a sense because we have very disciplined players, very disciplined girls,” Winkworth said. ”If you look at the GPA of probably any of the Big 12 teams, they’re all very gifted in the classroom. It’s (a) credit to all young ladies in general.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87cc840cbbe9c9981c37 Bookends: Cardinals standouts Jackie Smith, Trey McBride show how NFL TE position has evolved te 2026-11-04T19:30:20.651Z Bookends: Cardinals standouts Jackie Smith, Trey McBride show how NFL TE position has evolved PHOENIX – Jackie Smith hung up when the St. Louis Cardinals football team called to tell him they had drafted him. He thought someone was pulling his leg. But Fran Polsfoot, then a Cardinals assistant coach, figured that a college hurdler as prolific as Smith was during his time at Northwestern State in Louisiana could probably also run a pass pattern, Smith recalled. Football began as an afterthought that helped Smith get through college. His track scholarship covered only half his college costs, but joining the football team gave him a way to cover the rest. When St. Louis selected him in the 10th round of the NFL draft in 1963, he went on to redefine the tight end position during 15 seasons with the Cardinals and one with the Dallas Cowboys. The side hustle turned into a Hall of Fame career in which he excelled as a blocker and receiver.  Now 63 years later, the Cardinals have another player setting the standard at the position in Trey McBride, who caught 126 passes for Arizona in 2025. No NFL tight end had caught that many in a season.  McBride has 66 receptions this season through eight games, 25 more than any other tight end in the league.  “Trey’s so quick off the line of scrimmage and he goes for the ball,” Smith, 86, said. “I’ve never really met him, but I have a lot of respect for him.” ​​Five years before Smith arrived, the Cardinals hired Pop Ivy, a former end for the franchise, as coach. “Ivy would use what was called a spread offense with two split ends in the game, or he might tighten things up to where he would have a tight end,” Cardinals historian Joe Ziemba said. By the time Smith reached the NFL, a tight end’s work predominately meant protecting the quarterback, while the other receivers ran downfield. “They were required to be able to block kind of like a tackle and also be able to run routes,” said John Turney, a football historian who writes for Pro Football Journal. Smith had that track-star speed, but he was also 6 feet 4, 235 pounds. “He was known as much as a blocker, a guy who just seemed to have wiry strength,” Turney said. Smith’s 56 catches in 1967 produced 1,205 yards and nine touchdowns over 14 games. He averaged 21.5 yards per catch. McBride finished 2025 with 1,239 receiving yards in 17 games. The yardage was similar, but McBride caught more than twice as many passes as Smith in a season that lasted three games longer. McBride’s 126 catches also set the Cardinals’ record for any player in a season, surpassing DeAndre Hopkins’ 115 catches in 2020. Following McBride’s 111 catches in 2024, he became the first NFL tight end with consecutive seasons of at least 100 receptions. Some of McBride’s moves might look familiar to fans who recall watching Smith decades ago.  Smith sometimes would move a few yards away from the tackle to keep a linebacker from reaching him. Once he was free, his track speed helped him against safeties who were not always prepared to cover him. “We even had an option pattern so that if the guy turned one way or the other, I’d go the other way,” Smith said. In 1978, a year after Smith’s final season in St. Louis, rule changes restricted contact with receivers beyond five yards and allowed offensive linemen to pass block with their arms extended. The changes gave receivers more room to run and linemen more freedom to protect the quarterback. When defenses bring in smaller players to cover receivers, Turney believes it’s an opportunity for offenses with more tight ends. He described using three, including a couple who can catch passes. “Then you can run, you can pound them (the defense), but if you still want to pass, you can,” he said.  Smith could do both, although he arrived in St. Louis as an outside receiver. Moving him beside the tackle gave Polsfoot more than a hurdler who could run a pass pattern. He could block, too.  Still, Smith never envisioned being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, let alone as a tight end. “It was really an accident,” Smith said. Now in his fifth season, McBride has already earned two Pro Bowl selections and set an NFL receiving record. If he keeps producing at a consistent level, he could eventually join Smith in Canton, Ohio with a Hall of Fame bust of his own, perhaps taking Smith’s mantle as the best tight end in franchise history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87c2840cbbe9c9981bd6 Miami Makes College Football Playoff History With No 1 Ranking te 2026-11-04T19:30:10.693Z Miami Makes College Football Playoff History With No 1 Ranking Miami makes College Football Playoff history with its first No. 1 ranking as the unbeaten Hurricanes chase a national title. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87c0840cbbe9c9981bcd Social Security Rule Change Could Take Nearly $1,000 Away From Some Seniors te 2026-11-04T19:30:08.867Z Social Security Rule Change Could Take Nearly $1,000 Away From Some Seniors The Social Security Administration has set the 2027 retirement earnings test limit at $25,560, up from $24,480 in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87be840cbbe9c9981bc4 Jonathan Taylor’s Status for Cowboys Game Revealed Amid Trade Rumors te 2026-11-04T19:30:06.374Z Jonathan Taylor’s Status for Cowboys Game Revealed Amid Trade Rumors Jonathan Taylor trade rumors are swirling, but the Colts made their plan for the Cowboys game clear. Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb87bc840cbbe9c9981bbb Joel Klatt Loses His Mind Over Where CFP Committee Ranked Alabama and Tennessee te 2026-11-04T19:30:04.503Z Joel Klatt Loses His Mind Over Where CFP Committee Ranked Alabama and Tennessee Joel Klatt didn't hold back after seeing Alabama ranked ahead of Tennessee in the first CFP rankings despite losing to the Vols. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8571840cbbe9c9981b57 House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district te 2026-11-04T19:20:17.232Z House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district A Democratic lawmaker who publicly defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., twice is projected to beat the odds to win re-election in a district that President Donald Trump carried in 2024. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., is on pace to defeat Republican Washington state Sen. John Braun to win a third term in the House of Representatives next year. It's an important victory for House Democrats in their quest to claw back the majority in Congress, but one that could also create drama for party leaders on key votes over the next two years. JEFFRIES THREATENS 'SERIOUS RESPONSE' AFTER DEMOCRATS HELP GOP ADVANCE ANTI-SOCIALISM VOTE Gluesenkamp Perez, who has been known to buck her party on votes in the past, infuriated her fellow Democrats twice in September when she sided with Republicans on procedural votes that helped GOP leaders rescue their agenda from conservative rebellions. If not for her and Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, siding with Republicans on those two votes, the House GOP's agenda would have been paralyzed. The first time earned her a rare public rebuke from Jeffries, who called it a "breach of trust." Other left-wing lawmakers called for her to be removed from the powerful House Appropriations Committee over the move. But one could argue that Gluesenkamp Perez's public defiance of her own party was critical for her political survival. Trump won her district by roughly 3 percentage points in 2024, and she first won her seat by defeating an incumbent House Republican. Washington's 3rd Congressional District includes rural areas and the city of Vancouver, and smaller coastal towns in the southwest portion of the state. HOUSE DEMS OVERWHELMINGLY REJECT ANTI-SOCIALISM RESOLUTION AFTER 2 MODERATES DEFY JEFFRIES Part of what bolstered Gluesenkamp Perez in her previous two races was her opponent, Joe Kent, suffering from electability issues because of his association with far-right groups. He was later named Trump's director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, but resigned over disagreements on Middle East policy. This time, however, the race was expected to be much closer, with Braun running as a more mainstream GOP candidate. Braun is a former Navy captain who also helps run his family's company, Braun Northwest, a manufacturer of emergency vehicles. More than $20 million was spent on their race, according to the Washington Standard, a sign of its critical position for both parties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb856f840cbbe9c9981b4e Bukele’s warns Haitian gang leaders that his forces will 'finish' them as he did in El Salvador te 2026-11-04T19:20:15.607Z Bukele’s warns Haitian gang leaders that his forces will 'finish' them as he did in El Salvador After crushing powerful criminal gangs in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele has turned his attention to the Caribbean nation of Haiti, deploying 2,000 troops after four Salvadoran military aviation technicians disappeared following an Oct.18 ambush near Port-au-Prince. "We have already finished with the gangs in El Salvador, and we can finish with you too," Bukele wrote in a message on X directed at Haiti's criminal groups. Bukele stressed that the operation's objective was not to invade Haiti or conduct a long-term occupation, but to recover the four missing Salvadorans alive. The disappearance has become a national priority for Bukele, who has warned Haitian gang leaders that El Salvador is prepared to use overwhelming force if the men are not returned alive. FLORIDA JURY CONVICTS 4 MEN WHO PLOTTED ASSASSINATION OF HAITI'S PRESIDENT FROM SOUTH FLORIDA HUB The aviation technicians were assigned to a medical unit as part of the United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti when their armored vehicle was attacked in Croix-des-Bouquets. Haiti’s National Police announced Tuesday, more than two weeks after the attack, that they had found the charred remains of the vehicle in the Santo neighborhood of Croix-des-Bouquets. Police said, however, they found no sign of the missing men.  El Salvador says the men were abducted, the Haitian government says the soldiers are missing, and one gang leader says they are dead. In a post on X Tuesday, directed at the "Haitian people" and written in Haitian creole, Bukele recalled the 1806 assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who proclaimed Haiti’s independence from France in 1804 and who many regard as the founder of Haiti. "Dessalines liberated Haiti, but some people who were by his side betrayed him and killed him," Bukele said. "Those traitors still exist in Haiti." SUSPECTS IN HAITIAN PRESIDENT'S ASSASSINATION TRANSFERRED TO MIAMI, ACCUSED OF FUNDING PLOT WITH COVID FRAUD Bukele also reposted video of a helicopter engagement in Croix-des-Bouquets. "Gangs were attacking GSF soldiers from Chad. We arrived quickly and repelled the attackers with our attack helicopters." Bukele has the backing of President Donald Trump, who, when asked by reporters at Mar-a-Lago on Halloween, confirmed speaking with the Salvadoran president. "He said that he has a big problem with Haiti," said Trump. "They killed some of his people. I said, 'You're running your country. You have to do what you have to do.'" Unlike previous foreign interventions, Bukele's deployment has the backing of Haiti's transitional government. "The international force is not here to replace the state," said Haitian Prime Minister Didier Fils-Aimé Tuesday in his first remarks about the deployment. "They're here to support us," he said. Fils-Aimé added that Bukele "understands our fight… He came to stand on the side of the Haitian people." ‘DONROE’ DOCTRINE AND CONSERVATIVE VICTORIES SQUEEZE CARTELS IN LATIN AMERICA The operation has drawn criticism from human-rights advocates and gang leaders who warn that a military escalation could worsen civilian suffering. The U.N. says at least 5,700 people have been killed or injured due to the gang violence in Haiti since Jan. 1 as security forces struggle to contain the violence. The U.N. has also indicated that El Salvador’s deployment is separate from the GSF, and has warned El Salvador must follow applicable international law. One of those gang leaders is Wilson Joseph, known as "Lanmò Sanjou," leader of the powerful 400 Mawozo gang. He accused rival gang Chen Mechan of carrying out the ambush and claimed the Salvadorans are dead, he told the Associated Press.  Joseph also sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres asking the U.N. for mediation and warning Bukele's "vengeful remarks, expectations, and threats… will lead to an escalation of violence and a logic of reprisals, of which the Haitian people would be the first victims." EXCLUSIVE: HAITIAN ILLEGAL ALIEN GANG MEMBER WHO WENT VIRAL YELLING ‘BIDEN FOREVER’ DURING ICE ARREST DEPORTED Joseph was indicted by the U.S. in 2022 on hostage-taking charges related to the 2021 kidnapping of 17 missionaries, including 16 Americans, and remains the subject of a reward of up to $1 million for his arrest. Bukele dismissed such appeals, accusing gang leaders of attempting to use civilians and international concerns about human rights as a shield to preserve their power and avoid accountability. Bukele has said that negotiations have only prolonged the crisis that has devastated Haiti for years. After years as one of the world's most violent countries, dominated by powerful gangs including MS-13, El Salvador launched an unprecedented crackdown in 2022 under a state of emergency. Authorities carried out tens of thousands of arrests, ultimately detaining more than 90,000 suspected gang members.  Supporters credit the strategy with driving homicide rates to historic lows and restoring public safety. Critics accuse Bukele's government of human-rights abuses, arbitrary detentions and erosion of due-process protections. The question now is whether that model can be exported to Haiti, where gangs control large portions of Port-au-Prince and wield influence over key transportation routes and neighborhoods. Despite years of international intervention, security conditions have continued to deteriorate. The GSF has struggled with manpower shortages and operational limitations, operating below its Security Council-approved intended strength, leaving Haiti's government unable to reassert full control over much of the capital. "We can help you defeat them, but we are not your enemies," Bukele wrote on Tuesday. "We must stand up, take back control of our communities, and put under our control those who are making us endure all this pain, all this suffering. We are right there beside you… Haiti will be free." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb856d840cbbe9c9981b45 DeSantis calls GOP midterm losses 'extinction level event' — and explains why Florida survived te 2026-11-04T19:20:13.972Z DeSantis calls GOP midterm losses 'extinction level event' — and explains why Florida survived Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Wednesday that Republicans have been nearly wiped out nationally after devastating election losses, while highlighting his state as the lone remaining GOP stronghold among the 10 most populous states as speculation builds about his political future in 2028. Tuesday was an otherwise brutal night for the GOP, as the Trump movement faces major questions amid setbacks in longtime Republican strongholds such as Kansas and Texas, while holding Senate seats in West Virginia and deep-red Wyoming and South Dakota. "This is close to an extinction level event for Republicans … out of the ten largest states in this union, only one state will have Republican control of their state, the state of Florida," DeSantis said at a Wednesday news conference, where he also highlighted Florida as the lone bright spot on Republicans' map of the nation's largest states. DEMOCRATS SEIZE MAJORITY OF GOVERNORS’ OFFICES IN ELECTION-NIGHT SHIFT DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "We've built up a record of achievement. We've earned trust from a number of our voters that even in the worst situation that you can imagine politically we were able to hold the line," DeSantis added. Fox News Digital reached out to DeSantis for comment. Orlando-based political strategist and pollster Doug Kaplan told Fox News Digital that DeSantis appears to be eyeing a lasting role on the national stage. "I think last night was a big night for DeSantis. If you're looking at winners on the Republican side, then I think he's found his lane if he wants to run for president in 2028.," he said. Kaplan characterized DeSantis' comments as an "opening salvo" in an effort to distance himself from the Trump-led status quo in the Republican Party, though he acknowledged the staying power of Trump's MAGA movement among GOP primary voters. DeSantis also highlighted his own push for the election-cycle buzzword "affordability" in Florida. Amendment 3 passed with about 62% of the vote Tuesday. It increases homestead property tax exemptions from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028. "The existence of Amendment 3 on the ballot is one of the reasons Florida averted the fate of other red states. It drew more voters to the polls," DeSantis said, highlighting an issue on which Republicans still won decisively. Kaplan predicted Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, may also follow DeSantis’ tack. Both men saw their party take major losses in their home states, he noted, citing Vance’s former Senate seat going to Democrat Sherrod Brown. DeSantis highlighted losses in Cruz’s home state but did not reference the senator: "Texas has been the most significant Republican state this century. A Democrat sweep of statewide races — and possible capture of the legislature — takes away one of the anchors of the modern GOP. A huge loss," DeSantis said, echoing his point that Florida remains the only one of the 10 most populous states with a Republican governor. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI He pointed to stunning upsets that included Kansas, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and potentially Mississippi — which hasn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since Segregationist Sen. John Stennis' last term in the 1980s. "If Mississippi goes down, that will give Dems 56 Senate seats," DeSantis said, as the Magnolia State emerged as perhaps the biggest surprise of the morning, with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith trailing Scott Colom, a Democratic state district judge from Lowndes County, by about one-tenth of 1% in a race most Republicans didn’t even have on their radar. Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a Republican whose now-Democrat-run city maintained a 3-1 Republican advantage in its congressional delegation, credited DeSantis with helping set the stage: "We had a great outcome, right? And I think the 1.5 million-vote registration advantage that Governor DeSantis took four years to build was actually the firewall that prevented Florida from going down the same path as Texas or Michigan," Suarez told Fox Business’ "Big Money in the Morning" on Wednesday. "Republicans need to simplify their message. They need to be message discipline like Democrats were in this cycle. And then they got to find young, articulate, attractive candidates like the Democrats have found." Speaking with "Straight Shooter" host Stephen A. Smith on Election Night, DeSantis similarly argued that voters supported conservative policies on some ballot measures while rejecting Republican candidates, suggesting a disconnect between the party's agenda and its appeal to voters. Former senior Senate advisor and political strategist Mary Marslender told Fox News Digital that DeSantis is doing what any successful governor would in this scenario. "He’s taking a victory lap on a winning record. That doesn’t means he’s distancing himself from Trump or the MAGA movement. DeSantis successfully focused on state-level results: tax relief, public safety, and electoral success all while underscoring Florida’s position as a reliable conservative stronghold," Marslender said. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "If congressional members in Washington could have done the same, we would have seen a very different outcome these midterms. We should expect to hear more from DeSantis on Florida’s proven results and his approach to governance in the run up to 2028." For DeSantis, who will leave office in January after his unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, the question is whether Florida's success will remain a state-level victory lap or become the foundation for a renewed national political role ahead of 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb856b840cbbe9c9981b3c GOP's midterm defeat sparks bold claims from foreign leaders who've clashed with Trump te 2026-11-04T19:20:11.862Z GOP's midterm defeat sparks bold claims from foreign leaders who've clashed with Trump The GOP's sweeping midterm losses are drawing a positive response from several foreign leaders who have clashed with President Donald Trump, with some expressing hope that Democrats' victories could lead to a shift in U.S. policy on major global issues. Democrats secured majorities in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in Tuesday's elections, setting the stage for a shift in congressional power in January and prompting reactions from officials in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez took aim at Trump's policies in a Wednesday X post, suggesting that American voters had rejected the president's political agenda and predicting that a similar shift would soon take place in Spain. "Yesterday, American society voted against policies that only make people poorer," Sánchez wrote. "Against hate. Against sexism. Against climate denial and against elite privilege." AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Sánchez has been an outspoken critic of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, accusing Washington in March of "playing Russian roulette" with millions of lives. His opposition to the war and disputes with Trump over NATO defense spending have contributed to tensions between Madrid and Washington. "We are not going to be complicit in something that is bad for the world and is also contrary to our values and interests, just out of fear of reprisals from someone," Sánchez said. "Wild result in the USA last night! I'm cautiously optimistic on Europe's behalf," European Parliament Vice President Christel Schaldemose wrote in a Wednesday X post. "Not because everything now changes for the better, but because it could benefit the support for Ukraine, the green transition, and relations with the rest of the world." Schaldemose criticized Trump’s interest in Greenland in January 2025, also suggesting that Europeans should "stand up for ourselves both in terms of the economy the global economy but also in terms of digital policy and the climate." British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Wednesday that the election results presented an opportunity for world leaders to work together to ease cost-of-living pressures and resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sky News reported. "Well, President Trump has accepted the results, and I feel the world has an opportunity now to unite around the issue that is affecting us all - and that's the cost-of-living," Burnham said. "That has been the issue that I have put front and centre in my first three months in Downing Street, and we've made moves, but I can't get people's cost of living pressures down until the conflict in the Middle East is resolved." Trump said in July that he had a "very good" conversation with Burnham about trade and security issues, although the two governments have since differed over Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank. In September, Britain announced plans to strengthen sanctions targeting settlements and prevent British companies from assisting settlement construction, drawing criticism from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Americans have been grappling with higher costs as the war in Iran has caused energy prices to surge. The U.S. affordability crisis was a major issue for voters heading into this year's midterms. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad ‌Baqer Ghalibaf claimed in a Wednesday social media post that U.S. voters "said NO TO WAR" amid cost-of-living concerns. "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message," Ghalibaf said, according to the Independent. "If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare." Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara emphasized during a Wednesday press conference that the Japan-U.S. alliance "remains the cornerstone of Japan's foreign and security policy regardless of the outcome of the elections," Kyodo News reported. Additionally, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told reporters on Wednesday that he thinks the Democratic Party’s victory in the midterms will "introduce a new era in world relations," Reuters reported. Trump confronted Ramaphosa during a May 2025 White House meeting, playing video footage that he claimed showed evidence of widespread violence against White South African farmers. Ramaphosa disputed Trump's allegations of persecution, while subsequent fact-checks found that some of the footage had been mischaracterized. Trump claimed in a Tuesday night Truth Social post that if his name appeared on the ballot in the 2026 midterms the GOP would have "won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Trump nevertheless congratulated Democrats on their victories and expressed a willingness to work with the incoming congressional majorities, while emphasizing that he would retain the power to veto legislation he opposes. "They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them," Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier on Tuesday night, adding that the two parties would eventually have to work together to get legislation passed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8568840cbbe9c9981b2d A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself te 2026-11-04T19:20:08.354Z A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress’s prerogatives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8566840cbbe9c9981b24 How the Audacious Trump Redistricting Push Backfired for Republicans in the Midterms te 2026-11-04T19:20:06.631Z How the Audacious Trump Redistricting Push Backfired for Republicans in the Midterms Republicans tried to redraw congressional maps to tilt more seats in their favor. Democrats captured many of the new districts instead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8564840cbbe9c9981b08 Ex-Prince Andrew to Get His First Taste of Court Testimony te 2026-11-04T19:20:04.787Z Ex-Prince Andrew to Get His First Taste of Court Testimony Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first U.K. royal to be issued a witness summons since 1870 amid questions about his ski chalet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8562840cbbe9c9981aeb Democrats sweep Arizona as Tucson rejects TEP franchise te 2026-11-04T19:20:02.582Z Democrats sweep Arizona as Tucson rejects TEP franchise Democrats swept Arizona on Tuesday, winning a second term for Gov. Katie Hobbs and taking control of the state House and Senate for the first time in 60 years, according to unofficial results. In Southern Arizona, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza led Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani 52.9% to 44.9% in Congressional District 6, a seat Republicans have held since 2023. Democrats also led every legislative race in Districts 17, 18, 20 and 21, while Republicans led in District 19. Tucson voters also rejected the Tucson Electric Power franchise in Proposition 421, and Pima County’s Proposition 425 spending limit was too close to call. Hobbs had 55.6% of the vote, with 1,193,939 votes, to Republican Andy Biggs’ 42.7%, with 916,236 votes, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday. Democrats led in 20 of 30 state Senate districts and for 37 of 60 House seats, up from 13 and 27. Organized Power in Numbers, an organizing and advocacy group that works in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, said in a statement Tuesday night that the results should not be read as a return to the Democratic Party. “This election isn’t about the working class coming home to the Democrats. This is about them choosing themselves and their neighbors and demanding the government work for them, not the billionaire class. Neither party should take the multi-racial working class for granted,” said executive director Neidi Dominguez. At Grijalva’s election night watch party at El Casino Ballroom in South Tucson, dozens of supporters cheered as results came in shortly after 8 p.m. showing her as the early winner in Congressional District 7. Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva and supporters gather around a laptop to check results at at election night watch party in South Tucson. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. Grijalva, a Democrat, had 71.5% of the vote, or 111,192 votes, to Republican Daniel Butierez Sr.’s 28.5%, or 44,298 votes, as of Wednesday morning. “We hear you loud and clear by your votes. The turnout was staggering for a midterm,” Grijalva told attendees. “Tomorrow is the start of . . . getting ready for the presidential election. We have to register people to vote, we have to continue to have these conversations.” Grijalva, whose district includes the Tohono O’odham Nation, said she plans to bring more members of Congress there so they can see the situation at the border firsthand. “Don’t believe what is being spoon-fed to you. Come and see it yourself,” she said. “Talk to the Nation, understand that there are members on both sides and that the border crosses them. They didn’t cross the border.” Supporters at the watch party said they were hopeful about what comes next. “I’m feeling very excited and thankful that I’m able to vote for my side of the family, since they aren’t able to vote,” said attendee Stephanie Mercado. “I feel very happy and excited and I can’t wait . . . to see how this turns out.” Others were less hopeful. Hubert Martin said he wasn’t sure the win would change much in Washington, given President Donald Trump’s veto power. “I think Democrats ought to be able to cut back on the horrible things that the Trump administration is doing to immigrants by just not providing money to ICE, or to new prisons, or to the border wall,” Martin said. “They need to keep the pressure up to put more of our resources into taking care of people who need help and less resources into building up the war machine.” Bundles of early ballot envelopes addressed to the Pima County Recorder sit on a cart as election workers process ballots. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Local results Early results show Tucson voters rejecting Proposition 421, with 54.9% voting no and 45.1% voting yes. The measure would have renewed Tucson Electric Power’s 25-year franchise. Opponents who protested outside TEP’s downtown office said a no vote would keep the city from committing to TEP for 25 years and open the door to public power. Tucson voters approved Proposition 422, extending the 0.1% Reid Park Zoo sales tax through 2047, 71.9% to 28.1%. Pima County’s Proposition 425, which would raise the county spending limit by about $610 million, was too close to call. Yes had 50.2% and no had 49.8%, a difference of 1,173 votes. In the Pima County Board of Supervisors District 5 race, Democrat Andrés Cano had 79.4% of the vote, or 36,686 votes, to Republican Jeff Rhodes’ 20.6%, or 9,492 votes. All 10 Pima County Superior Court judges up for retention were retained, with support ranging from 55.7% for Catherine Woods to 73.4% for Kathleen Quigley. In Pima County Justice of the Peace races, Democrat Kristel Foster led Republican William Parven 28,623 votes to 16,280 in Justice Precinct 8. In Justice Precinct 3, Democrat Sara Mae Williams led independent Rodney Hopkins 1,370 votes to 516. Victoria Steele in Precinct 1, Morgan Miholich in Precinct 6 and Raymond Carroll in Precinct 7 were unopposed. In Oro Valley, voters approved Proposition 431, a 10-year growth and water plan, 79.3% to 20.7%. In South Tucson, incumbent Cesar Aguirre (279 votes) and challenger Eduardo Baca (249) led for the two City Council seats. Challenger Debbie Federico was three votes behind Baca with 246, and incumbent Brian Flagg had 209. In Sierra Vista, Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers led the mayor’s race with 40.1% of the vote, or 5,122 votes. Councilman Mark Rodriguez had 33.7% and Brandon Martin had 25.9%. Voters also backed the city’s general plan, Question 408, with 79.3% yes. In the Sierra Vista City Council race, Edward Wozniak had 8,534 votes and Brian Miers had 8,433. Write-in candidates Wesley Hewitt, Chris Holston and Marvin Kouza had 365, 343 and 294 votes. Northwest Fire District’s Proposition 424 bonds had 71.0% yes. In the district’s board race, Roger Wright had 21,581 votes, Paul Hestand had 19,487 and David Talas had 14,995. District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano addresses the crowd at a watch party at El Casino Ballroom, where supporters cheered as early results showed Democrats sweeping the state. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. School boards and bonds In the Tucson Unified School District, Jennifer Eckstrom (58,664 votes) and Pilar Acosta Ruiz (36,664) led for the two governing board seats. Incumbent Val Romero was 1,191 votes behind Acosta Ruiz with 35,473. Tre’Davon Rhodes had 33,377 and Skye Fernandez had 29,016. Eckstrom, who attended Grijalva’s watch party, said she wants to be “a voice for the community, students, teachers and parents” over the next four years if the results hold. Community members have pushed back on the district’s reconfiguration proposals, and Eckstrom said she plans to hear from all district voices before making a decision. “I’m going to listen to every voice, every concern,” Eckstrom said. “I don’t have my mind made up yet, so I’m going to take whatever they tell me and take it to heart and make a good decision.” Tre’Davon Rhodes, another candidate for the Tucson Unified School District governing board, said values should guide how the district supports its students. “I think . . . bringing in the morals, the values, the principles that we hold, not only as Democrats but as . . . people of the community, you know, making sure that we’re looking out for the underserved students in our district and doing what we can to increase the resources that we have for our students,” he said. In the Amphitheater Unified School District governing board race, Elizabeth Slater had 24,019 votes, Nina Godlewski had 22,321 and John Fife had 19,205. In a second Amphitheater race, Michael Gemma had 18,556 votes and Kimberly Outlaw Ryan had 17,127. In the Tanque Verde Unified School District governing board race, Beth Peterson had 3,355 votes, Thomas Trask had 2,630 and Piper Jordan had 2,467. In the Sahuarita Unified School District governing board race, John Sparks had 5,360 votes and Raul Rodriguez had 5,327. In the Pima JTED governing board race, Beth Lehr had 14,871 votes and Cindy Rankin Elliott had 14,529. U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva speaks to supporters as young volunteers and campaign staff stand behind her on stage at El Casino Ballroom. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. Two $250 million education bonds were leading narrowly. Pima Community College’s Proposition 430 had 51.1% yes, and Pima JTED’s Proposition 427 had 51.2% yes. The college bond would pay for maintenance, first responder training and campus upgrades, and the JTED bond would pay for career and technical education. Other Southern Arizona school districts had mixed results on ballot measures. The Amphitheater Unified School District’s Proposition 426, which would allow the sale or lease of district property, had 74.5% yes. The Vail Unified School District’s Proposition 423, a budget override, had 63.8% yes, and the Tanque Verde Unified School District’s Proposition 429, also a budget override, had 56.0% yes. The Sahuarita Unified School District’s Proposition 428, a budget increase, was failing by 233 votes, with 51.3% voting no. Statewide and Congress In District 17, Democrat Edgar Soto led Republican Christopher King 58,006 votes to 48,359 in the Senate race. Democrats Kevin Volk (54,249) and Holly Lyon (54,002) led Republicans John Winchester (46,384) and Rachel “Jones” Keshel (44,308) for the two House seats. In District 18, Democrat Priya Sundareshan led Republican Douglas Everett 56,694 to 29,134 in the Senate race. Democrats Nancy Gutierrez (53,780) and Chris Mathis (50,510) led Republican Bob Dohse (28,832) for the House. In District 19, Republican Gail Griffin led Democrat Bob Karp 45,931 to 34,267 in the Senate race. Republicans David Gowan (42,797) and Lupe Diaz (39,261) led Democrats Jackie O’Donnell Anderson (32,048) and Aiden Nicholette Swallow (30,349) for the House. In District 20, Democrats Alma Hernandez in the Senate race and Sally Ann Gonzales and Betty Villegas in the House race had no Republican opponents. In District 21, Democrat Rosanna Gabaldón led Republican Esteban Flores 36,036 to 16,370 in the Senate race. Democrats Miranda Lopez (31,413) and Consuelo Hernandez (30,238) led Republican Christopher Kibbey (16,527) for the House. Pima County Election workers handle bundles of early ballots in plastic bags as they process ballots Tuesday night. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Democrats also led every other statewide race on the ballot: Attorney general: Kris Mayes had 55.4% to Warren Petersen’s 44.6%. Secretary of state: Adrian Fontes had 54.8% to Alexander Kolodin’s 43.8%. Green Party candidate Duwayne Collier had 1.4%. Treasurer: Nick Mansour had 53.7% to Elijah Norton’s 46.3%. Superintendent of public instruction: Teresa Leyba Ruiz had 53.1% to Kimberly Yee’s 46.9%. Mine inspector: Brian Matlock had 52.7% to Walter “Les” Presmyk’s 47.3%. Corporation Commission: Democrats Clara Pratte (1,060,521 votes) and Jonathon Hill (1,020,300) led Republicans Kevin Thompson (915,175) and Ralph Heap (856,988) for the two seats. Statewide propositions Arizona voters also considered eight statewide propositions. Voters were rejecting Proposition 142, a ban on DEI programs and affirmative action (59.9% no), Proposition 144, an election reform package (53.2% no), and Proposition 320, a classroom spending requirement (51.4% no). They were approving Proposition 316, voter approval for city grocery tax increases (61.4% yes), Proposition 319, a photo radar ban (61.1% yes), Proposition 318, sports and bathroom restrictions by biological sex (58.9% yes), and Proposition 317, designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations (57.0% yes). Proposition 141, a ban on vehicle miles traveled taxes, was ahead with 50.7% yes, a difference of 28,602 votes. What’s next These are early results, and several Southern Arizona races could still change as more ballots are counted. Results are unofficial until counties canvass, which must happen by Nov. 19. The state canvass is due Nov. 23. Spotlight team members Nya Belcastro, Ian Stash and Caitlin Schmidt contributed to this story. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8321840cbbe9c9981ad0 Arizona Voters Approve Girls’ Sports Protections, Grocery Tax Limits, And Photo Radar Restrictions te 2026-11-04T19:10:25.457Z Arizona Voters Approve Girls’ Sports Protections, Grocery Tax Limits, And Photo Radar Restrictions By Matthew Holloway | Arizona voters approved four statewide ballot measures addressing girls’ sports, local taxes on groceries, drug cartels, and photo radar, while rejecting a proposal restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in government, the Associated Press reported Wednesday morning. Three additional propositions remained uncalled at the time. Propositions 316, 317, 318, and 319 passed, while Proposition 142 failed. Unofficial returns showed Proposition 141 leading narrowly, while Propositions 144 and 320 trailed. The results reported as of 8:16 a.m. MST on November 4, with all 15 counties reporting, were: PropositionYesNoAP call 141 — Vehicle mileage taxes50.70%49.30%Uncalled 142 — Government DEI restrictions40.07%59.93%Rejected 144 — Election requirements46.80%53.20%Uncalled 316 — Local grocery taxes61.38%38.62%Approved 317 — Drug cartel designation57.03%42.97%Approved 318 — Girls’ sports and athletic facilities58.90%41.10%Approved 319 — Photo traffic enforcement61.05%38.95%Approved 320 — School district spending48.62%51.38%Uncalled The figures reflect ballots reported at that time and remain unofficial. Proposition 318, designated the “Protect Girls’ Sports in Arizona Act,” prohibits males from participating in female interscholastic and intramural sports, using biological sex recorded on an athlete’s original birth certificate. The measure requires public and private schools and athletic associations sponsoring those activities to designate teams or sports by sex or as coeducational or mixed. It also establishes sex-based access requirements for restrooms, locker rooms, and showers integral to athletic participation at schools, higher education institutions, and athletic associations. The proposition expands who may bring lawsuits over alleged violations. The measure broadens existing Arizona law, which applied athletic-team designation requirements to public schools and private schools competing against them. The Yes on 318 campaign named Christine Jones and former Arizona State Treasurer Jeff DeWit honorary co-chairs, with Warren Petersen, Andy Biggs, and Alex Kolodin also announcing support. Proposition 316 limits local taxes on food and certain nonalcoholic beverages intended for home consumption. New taxes and increases require voter approval and are subject to a 2% ceiling. Existing rates of 2% or more approved on or before January 1, 2025, cannot be increased under the measure. It also prohibits covered tax increases and new taxes during the period from June 30, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Proposition 317 declares drug cartels to be terrorist organizations and directs the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to use all lawful means within its authority to address their threats. The measure defines cartels as associations engaging in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, or acts of terrorism. It also states that the designation does not support a claim for asylum under federal law. Proposition 319 prohibits state agencies and local authorities from using photo enforcement for speeding or traffic-control violations unless they have an operating contract in place on or before December 31, 2026. The vote follows scrutiny of Phoenix’s revived photo enforcement program. The Goldwater Institute recently questioned the program’s financial incentives, including payments to contractor Verra Mobility of $3,000 per camera monthly and $20 per paid ticket. Phoenix described the program as a cost-recovery operation supporting its Vision Zero road-safety plan. Under Proposition 319, qualifying existing local programs would face a public vote on continued operation. Voters rejected Proposition 142, which proposed constitutional restrictions on preferential treatment, discrimination, and specified DEI practices across state and local government and public education. Its provisions included prohibitions on requiring or soliciting certain race-based statements as conditions of employment, admission, contracting, or other opportunities. It also would have restricted public spending on specified offices, programs, and activities at public educational institutions, subject to exceptions outlined in the measure. Among the uncalled measures, Proposition 141 would amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit state and local governments from imposing taxes or fees based on miles traveled in a motor vehicle. It would also prohibit monitoring or limiting mileage without voluntary consent, with exceptions for government vehicles and certain interstate commercial vehicles. Proposition 144 would establish constitutional election requirements beginning January 1, 2028. Those include government-issued proof of identity before voting, an option for Election Day tabulation at the voter’s voting location, and prohibitions on foreign nationals contributing or spending money to influence Arizona elections. The proposal also reaffirms citizenship requirements and sets a standard for laws governing elections, including early and mail voting. Maricopa County reported that 23,400 voters tabulated early ballots at vote centers on Election Day during the 2026 primary. County officials credited that option, along with ballot-processing improvements, with enabling the county to report 99% of results the following day. Proposition 144 would guarantee voters statewide an Election Day option to have their ballots tabulated at their voting locations. Proposition 320 would require school districts with at least 7,500 students, or operating a school in a county with at least 500,000 residents, to direct at least 60% of operational spending toward direct instructional expenses. Beginning in fiscal year 2027–2028, districts below that threshold would have to increase their instructional share annually until compliant. Districts failing to meet the requirements could face reductions in classroom site fund allocations, subject to a waiver. The auditor general would define the spending categories used to determine compliance. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Voters Approve Girls’ Sports Protections, Grocery Tax Limits, And Photo Radar Restrictions first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb8319840cbbe9c9981a8f House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district te 2026-11-04T19:10:17.227Z House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district A Democratic lawmaker who publicly defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., twice is projected to beat the odds to win re-election in a district that President Donald Trump carried in 2024. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., is on pace to defeat Republican Washington state Sen. John Braun to win a third term in the House of Representatives next year. It's an important victory for House Democrats in their quest to claw back the majority in Congress, but one that could also create drama for party leaders on key votes over the next two years. JEFFRIES THREATENS 'SERIOUS RESPONSE' AFTER DEMOCRATS HELP GOP ADVANCE ANTI-SOCIALISM VOTE Gluesenkamp Perez, who has been known to buck her party on votes in the past, infuriated her fellow Democrats twice in September when she sided with Republicans on procedural votes that helped GOP leaders rescue their agenda from conservative rebellions. If not for her and Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, siding with Republicans on those two votes, the House GOP's agenda would have been paralyzed. The first time earned her a rare public rebuke from Jeffries, who called it a "breach of trust." Other left-wing lawmakers called for her to be removed from the powerful House Appropriations Committee over the move. But one could argue that Gluesenkamp Perez's public defiance of her own party was critical for her political survival. Trump won her district by roughly 3 percentage points in 2024, and she first won her seat by defeating an incumbent House Republican. Washington's 3rd Congressional District includes rural areas and the city of Vancouver, and smaller coastal towns in the southwest portion of the state. HOUSE DEMS OVERWHELMINGLY REJECT ANTI-SOCIALISM RESOLUTION AFTER 2 MODERATES DEFY JEFFRIES Part of what bolstered Gluesenkamp Perez in her previous two races was her opponent, Joe Kent, suffering from electability issues because of his association with far-right groups. He was later named Trump's director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, but resigned over disagreements on Middle East policy. This time, however, the race was expected to be much closer, with Braun running as a more mainstream GOP candidate. Braun is a former Navy captain who also helps run his family's company, Braun Northwest, a manufacturer of emergency vehicles. More than $20 million was spent on their race, according to the Washington Standard, a sign of its critical position for both parties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb830e840cbbe9c9981a6d Pope Leo's Post-Midterm Message Is One Neither Party Wants to Hear te 2026-11-04T19:10:06.344Z Pope Leo's Post-Midterm Message Is One Neither Party Wants to Hear Pope Leo's call for compassion challenges Republicans on migrants and Democrats on their treatment of political opponents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80bf840cbbe9c9981646 World Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas: 'I'm excited' te 2026-11-04T19:00:15.719Z World Series champion Mark Teixeira wins US House seat in Texas: 'I'm excited' You are on the Mark, Teixeira. After Tuesday's election, Texas will be getting a Tex message. The World Series champion won election to the U.S. House in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook. Republican Rep. Chip Roy currently holds the seat, but he decided not to seek re-election, opening the door for Teixeira. "Tonight’s victory belongs to the people of Texas’s 21st District. I’m not going to Washington for myself, but rather to be a strong, responsive voice for every family in this district," Teixeira posted on X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Together, we can build a better future for our families, our neighbors, and every community across Texas 21. I’m excited to get to work. I will be praying for all of you and for the future of this great nation. God bless Texas, and God bless America." In March, the former New York Yankees and Texas Rangers star won the Republican primary for Congress with more than 61% of the vote. According to The Associated Press, Teixeira received 54.52% of the vote, compared with 45.48% for Hook, with 99% of votes counted. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After Teixeira retired from baseball, he moved back to Texas with his family. The three-time All-Star thanked his family, friends, campaign staff and supporters throughout the campaign. "I am truly grateful to all of you. And of course, I want to thank all of the voters across the district who placed their trust in me. Nobody will work harder to continue earning that trust," Teixeira said in the statement. Teixeira, who blasted 409 home runs in his 14-year MLB career, might not be done slugging. The former first baseman will have an opportunity to showcase his talent in the Congressional Baseball Game. Unfortunately for baseball fans, the late, legendary broadcaster John Sterling won’t be able to deliver one of his signature calls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80be840cbbe9c998163d Florida DeSantis describes GOP midterms wipeout as 'close to an extinction-level event' for Republicans te 2026-11-04T19:00:14.198Z Florida DeSantis describes GOP midterms wipeout as 'close to an extinction-level event' for Republicans Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that the Republican losses in the midterm elections are "close to an extinction-level event" for the party "in many parts of the country, as we have seen probably in the last 100 years." DeSantis spoke after Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate on Election Day. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida House Republican, won the contest for DeSantis' seat despite other GOP candidates losing their gubernatorial races around the U.S. "Here's the thing. Democrats are unpopular. They were able to win based off the sentiment that exists in the country right now. They did not earn a mandate to indulge all their left-wing fantasies. And they're going to be in there governing, and we'll see what ends up happening," DeSantis said. "But this was not a positive view of the Democrats. This was a rejection of Republicans in Washington," he added. "And Democrats just happened to be the beneficiary." TRUMP-BACKED BYRON DONALDS MAKES HISTORY AS FLORIDA'S FIRST BLACK GOVERNOR DeSantis, who has not ruled out a 2028 presidential bid, said, "In January, when everyone in office leaves, who were either term-limited or got voted out of the 10 largest states in this union, only one state will have Republican control of their state, the state of Florida. "Last night we witnessed — to call it a wave, I don't think would be fully accurate — it's the political equivalent of a meteor strike that went all around the United States. Blue states, red states, everything in between," DeSantis said. "And the one state that was able to hold the line and withstand that is right here in the free state of Florida. "If you look at our chief rival, in a healthy sense, the state of Texas, and I would say over my lifetime, Texas has been the crown jewel of Republican politics. I think we've been the leader for Republicans and conservatives since I've been governor. But if you go over the whole generation, no one holds a candle on the Republican side to the Lone Star State. And yet, not only did they lose a very highly publicized U.S. Senate race, they lost everything," DeSantis continued. BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER "The governor, attorney general, all the other statewide. They lost four Republican Supreme Court justices on the Texas Supreme Court. They may even lose the Texas Legislature or one house or even both. Let's just be clear that that is going to hurt, not just for the next two years. That's something that can reverberate for the next decade or more," he also said. "And if the Republican Party doesn't have Texas as an anchor, then we are not going to be viable nationally going forward." DeSantis predicted that in the 2028 election cycle, "You are not, as Republicans, going to be able to retake the Senate under this current map just two years from now. "And with all the House seats that have been done, probably not viable to take that back as well. So this is really going to have an impact," DeSantis added. "Two years, four years, six years, maybe even longer before Republicans could exercise unified control in Washington again like we've enjoyed over the last two years." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80bc840cbbe9c9981634 Americans warned of violent protests as major tourist destination faces shutdown threat te 2026-11-04T19:00:12.700Z Americans warned of violent protests as major tourist destination faces shutdown threat The U.S. Embassy has issued an urgent security alert for Americans in France, warning travelers to brace for severe disruptions, sudden curfews and the potential for violence as a massive nationwide strike threatens to paralyze the country on Thursday, Nov. 5. Beyond widespread shutdowns affecting public transit, schools and healthcare, authorities warn that recent demonstrations have already escalated into property destruction and looting. With France's four largest railway unions joining the multi-sector walkout, unapproved protests are expected to spill outside planned routes through the weekend. LOUVRE TURNS AWAY TOURISTS AS PARIS BRACES FOR RENEWED VIOLENCE FOLLOWING DESTRUCTIVE RIOTS In response, local officials are implementing strict, short-notice curfews that restrict free movement and block access to public landmarks in major areas, including Paris and its surrounding neighborhoods. The strike comes as unions demand higher wages, better working conditions and increased funding for public services, according to reports. Travelers could face disruptions to trains and other public transportation as demonstrations take place across the country. The embassy warned Americans to avoid protests and large gatherings, noting that recent demonstrations have turned violent and included property damage and looting. Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Embassy for comment and further details. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The latest warning comes after weeks of unrest created problems for travelers in Paris and other parts of France. Violent demonstrations in October prompted localized curfews in several cities, while riot police used tear gas near Place de la République in Paris as clashes unfolded, Fox News Digital previously reported. The unrest also affected some of the country's best-known tourist attractions. The Louvre was forced to close after protesters blocked entrances earlier in October, while travelers were advised to avoid common demonstration areas including Place de la République, Place de la Bastille and Place de la Nation, Fox News Digital reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Several major Paris museums, including the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais, later closed as authorities prepared for another round of demonstrations. French officials deployed thousands of law enforcement officers and redirected demonstrations away from central Paris after earlier unrest left thousands of businesses across France damaged or looted, Fox News Digital reported. With more demonstrations expected, the U.S. Embassy warned that protest routes could change and gatherings may take place outside areas approved by authorities. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Localized curfews could also continue in parts of France, including areas of Paris, and can be introduced with little notice. Americans in France are being advised to stay away from demonstrations, monitor local news and check for transportation changes before traveling. Andrea Margolis and Jessica Mekles, both of Fox News Digital, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80ba840cbbe9c998162b WNBA’s Natasha Cloud adds ‘BTA’ taunt to Democrat’s ‘LAWYER UP’ message after midterms te 2026-11-04T19:00:10.918Z WNBA’s Natasha Cloud adds ‘BTA’ taunt to Democrat’s ‘LAWYER UP’ message after midterms WNBA guard Natasha Cloud amplified a Democratic congressman’s "LAWYER UP" message Wednesday, adding a "BTA" taunt after Democrats won control of Congress. Cloud, who played for the Chicago Sky this season, reshared Rep. Robert Garcia’s message on Threads with the three-letter caption. "BTA" is commonly used as an abbreviation for "belt to ass," a slang expression associated with dominating or defeating an opponent. The post followed a series of celebratory messages from Cloud as election results rolled in, including one declaring, "A new era," accompanied by a blue heart and an OK-hand emoji. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH Garcia, a California Democrat and the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is expected to become the panel’s chairman when the new Congress convenes in January. His warning came as Democrats could use their incoming majorities to investigate President Donald Trump’s administration and business dealings. Garcia told Punchbowl News before the election that his priorities would include allegations of Trump family corruption, alleged abuses involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, corporate corruption and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN "We have the power of subpoena," Garcia told the outlet while discussing the investigative tools Democrats would gain with a House majority. Garcia also rejected the suggestion that Democrats must choose between investigations and legislation addressing the cost of living, arguing that his proposed corruption investigations were connected to affordability. Cloud’s other Threads posts focused on voters’ power and celebrated Texas and Georgia. ENES FREEDOM VS NATASHA CLOUD: THE OPPOSING ACTIVISTS AT THE CENTER OF THE WNBA'S LATEST SIGNATURE MOMENT "Texas, Georgia. I love yall bad," she wrote. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race, according to CBS News projections. In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated Republican Mike Collins. "Man. I hope yall see how truly powerful we are," Cloud wrote in another post. "The world was waiting for us to show up for them too," she wrote separately. "I just reiterate how powerful we truly are." Cloud has repeatedly used her platform to advocate for political causes and encourage voting. Ahead of this year’s midterms, she promoted an Oct. 24 early-voting tailgate and WNBA Finals watch party in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with Joy to the Polls. The event listing also advertised an appearance by former WNBA player Theresa Plaisance. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After Trump’s 2024 victory, Cloud wrote: "We are truly so broken as a country for this to be our reality." She later endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s 2025 mayoral race and spoke at an October campaign rally. Cloud also sat out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on social justice work. Her efforts that year included voter registration and advocating for the Washington Mystics’ arena to serve as a polling place, according to the WNBA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb80b7840cbbe9c9981609 Death Rate From One Heart Condition Rises After Years of Decline te 2026-11-04T19:00:07.342Z Death Rate From One Heart Condition Rises After Years of Decline Heart valve disease deaths are rising among older Americans as longer lifespans and complex health issues hinder progress today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e69840cbbe9c9981550 Helicopter crash near Miami leaves at least two injured: report te 2026-11-04T18:50:17.308Z Helicopter crash near Miami leaves at least two injured: report A helicopter crashed in the waters off Miami on Wednesday, leaving at least two people injured, according to a local report. The small helicopter went down near Nixon Beach, off Key Biscayne, shortly after 11 a.m., WSVN reported. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene, where two people were rescued from the water, the report said. TWO HELICOPTERS COLLIDE NEAR MOUNT EVEREST DURING RESCUE FLIGHT, KILLING ONE, INJURING OTHERS A third person is believed to have died in the crash, according to the station, which captured aerial footage of a yellow tarp covering the apparent victim. The two survivors were expected to be transported to an area hospital, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately known. "A total of three patients were reported," authorities said, according to NBC Miami. "Two adult trauma alert patients were transported by ground rescue units from the City of Miami Fire Rescue and Key Biscayne Fire Rescue to a designated landing zone, where MDFR Air Rescue transported them to the main trauma center." PILOT'S PUSH TO LEVEL JET MAY HAVE TORN OFF KEY PIECE FOUND MILES FROM FLORIDA CRASH, FORMER NTSB EXPERT SAYS Aerial footage from the scene showed the helicopter's yellow emergency floats in the water near a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue boat off the 1200 block of Crandon Boulevard. Divers were also seen in the water near the wreckage. It was unclear whether anyone else was unaccounted for. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. This is a developing news story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e67840cbbe9c9981547 Lions' Jack Campbell opens up about neck injury, announces lower body movement but acknowledges challenges te 2026-11-04T18:50:15.834Z Lions' Jack Campbell opens up about neck injury, announces lower body movement but acknowledges challenges Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell released an extensive statement through the team on Wednesday afternoon in which he said he has full range of motion in his lower body but not so in his upper body, although he believes he is "continuing to make progress" in regaining that once again. That is the most detailed and positive update Campbell and the Lions have provided about the club's defensive team captain since the scary injury that sent him to a hospital during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. TEARS FROM TEAMMATES AS IMMOBILIZED DETROIT LIONS LINEBACKER JACK CAMPBELL CARTED OFF FIELD AND HOSPITALIZED "My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days. It means more to us than words can express," Campbell said. "I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body. I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I’m taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better." SCARY SCENE AS JAYDEN REED CARTED OFF ON SPINE BOARD DURING PACKERS GAME AGAINST THE JETS Campbell, 26, was at the center of a heartbreaking scene during the second half of Sunday's game when he attempted to tackle Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson but the attempt resulted in him going limp face-down on the field at Ford Field. Multiple times since then, the Lions had posted updates on Campbell's status but had declined to be specific as to his ability to move following what was reported as a neck injury. The Campbell family had asked the team to keep information mostly private. That changed Wednesday afternoon with Campbell's statement. "My faith in God has never been stronger," he said in his statement. "I know He has a plan for me, and I trust in that plan. I know there may be challenges ahead, but with my faith, my family, and so many people in my corner, I know we’ll get through this. "I especially want to thank the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded and cared for me on the field. I know those were difficult moments, and I’m incredibly grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and care you showed me. The way you handled everything and looked after me when I needed it most is something I’ll never forget. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. "I also can’t say enough about the incredible care I’ve received from the medical team at Henry Ford Hospital and the Detroit Lions medical staff. They’ve been amazing to me and my family throughout this process, and I’m truly grateful for everything they’ve done." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Campbell thanked his teammate, coaches and the entire Lions organization for its support. "To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you," he said. "This team is a family to me, and the way everyone has been there for me means everything. I’m proud to be a Detroit Lion and couldn’t ask to be surrounded by a better group of people. "One thing I’ve learned about Detroit is that this city is built on toughness, resilience, and grit. That’s exactly how I’m going to approach this challenge. Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We feel the love, and I can’t thank everyone enough. "God is good. My faith is strong." The statement is signed Jack Campbell. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e66840cbbe9c998153e Hasan Piker declares 'woke is back,' fantasizes about putting Donald Trump in prison te 2026-11-04T18:50:14.377Z Hasan Piker declares 'woke is back,' fantasizes about putting Donald Trump in prison Far-left streamer Hasan Piker took a victory lap on Tuesday celebrating what he dubbed a "blue-clear apocalypse." Piker livestreamed on Twitch for more than 13 hours, offering real-time political commentary as Democrats took control of the House and Senate and won several key gubernatorial races. The stream, which at times drew more than 200,000 viewers, featured everything from Piker celebrating young voters who "duped" their parents into voting for socialists to calls for Republicans to land in prison. "Trumpism is dying, and I could not feel any better," Piker told his audience. At one point, he suggested, "Just imagine a world where Donald Trump is in f-----g prison."   DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "This is perhaps the worst possible scenario for the Republican Party, I think their odious agenda, their corruption, the destabilizing impact that they’ve had, the endless warfare and its consequences on the American economy are finally coming back to bite them," Piker added. "I think this might truly be the end of MAGA." The controversial streamer offered a steady stream of criticism aimed at conservatives, although it's sometimes unclear if he's exaggerating for effect or simply trolling his critics. As it became clear that Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates and their allies were having a successful night, Piker expressed frustration that too many moderate Democrats were on ballots across the nation. "We should have been way more active, we should have f---ing ran socialists in every f---ing primary, dude. We should have been running socialists in every primary. I mean, look, I’m happy with what we’ve got result-wise, but we should have been running straight communists in some of these blue districts," Piker said. "And running the moderate-socialist wing of the DSA in these other ones." DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA BACKS 'OUR TWITCH STREAMER' HASAN PIKER, RIPS ANTI-SOCIALISM HOUSE RESOLUTION Throughout the night, Piker joked about throwing people in jail for misgendering, took celebratory shots of Japanese whisky, repeatedly declared "woke is back," mocked conservatives who made him the "central figure of their midterm strategy" and repeated his claim that "Hamas is a thousand times better than Israel." "I stand by that statement because I believe in the accuracy of that statement," Piker said before suggesting many people share that sentiment. At one point, Piker said liberal pundits who cried on television when Trump was elected in 2024 have been "totally vindicated" by the midterm results. "I just want to put that out there, they’re cringe… but they’re totally vindicated," Piker said. "Look at what Donald Trump has done to, not just America, but to the rest of the world." INSIDE HASAN PIKER’S RADICAL VIEWS ON AMERICA, ISRAEL AND SOCIALISM Piker also joked that he was now the "Senate majority leader," taking credit for a variety of seats that flipped from Republican to Democratic control. "Since it’s now the Hasan Piker Democrats, as the Republicans said it was, it’s not my take, it’s their take, as the leader of the Democratic Party coalition, I’m officially branding woke back, we’re skipping Woke 2.0, we’re getting to Woke 3.0," Piker said. "Put your f---ing gender pronouns back in your LinkedIn profiles immediately," he added. "Or the Gaystapo will be knocking down your door." "American voters voted against racism," Piker said, arguing that Michigan Democratic Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed had faced a "barrage of Islamophobia" on the campaign trail. "It feels pretty good tonight to see that America rejected this kind of toxic politicking," Piker said. "America is ready for a new type of politics, one that centers the interest of the working class, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that we hold the Democratic Party to account to push forward with this agenda." ABDUL EL-SAYED REPORTEDLY CALLED HASAN PIKER WARNING HIS RHETORIC WAS 'COSTING' VOTES Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., appeared on Piker’s stream to dismiss Democrats who haven’t embraced the far-left streamer. "You would think, after this showing around the country, more people would say, ‘Yeah, you know what, we may not agree with him on everything but he’s got a huge following, he’s been clear, against the war in Iran, he’s been clear about the genocide in Gaza, the young people and people across the country are resonating with things that he’s saying about the war, yeah maybe we should engage," Khanna said. Piker also posted several messages on X that drew criticism. "WE'RE GONNA PUT YOUR ASS IN JAIL EVERYONE GET MORE WOKE RIGHT NOW," Piker posted as results poured in. When Texas state Rep. James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to win a U.S. Senate seat, delivering Democrats their first statewide victory in Texas in more than three decades, Piker declared, "GOD IS NONBINARY NOW MFS!!! ITS LAW!!!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Toward the end of the stream, Piker fantasized about putting Trump and Elon Musk in prison. "Dude, it would be so sweet to put him in jail," Piker said as a Trump interview played in the background. "Like, just think for a brief moment. How sweet would that be? I know the Democrats don’t have it in them but please, just close your eyes for a brief moment and just imagine a world where Donald Trump is in f-----g prison," he continued. "Elon is there, too, they have to hang out with one another as a part of the torturous conditions in this supermax facility that we put them in." Piker added, "A better future is possible." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e65840cbbe9c9981535 Australian outdoor influencer wasn't about to give the fish she caught to a crocodile without a fight te 2026-11-04T18:50:13.041Z Australian outdoor influencer wasn't about to give the fish she caught to a crocodile without a fight Welcome to Australia and its great outdoors, where a fishing trip sometimes means an encounter with a crocodile. Thankfully, this one didn’t go sideways. The victory went to the "determined fisherwoman" who luckily wasn’t ever in danger of losing a limb or being snatched off the shoreline by the croc, but did almost have her fish stolen. Some less determined than Tyla Cloughessy, who is a physiotherapist when she's not doing outdoor influencer activities, would have dropped the fishing pole and let the large reptile have the fish. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS She didn’t do that. She instead reeled in her catch as fast as she could while backpedaling away from the croc in her crocs. The close call ended in her favor. The croc retreated back into the water, and she got to keep her fish. That's the unscripted magic of being out in nature. Props to whoever was working the camera for staying calm and focusing on capturing the moment. You'd hate to have shaky camera work on a moment like that one. The croc will have to go back and review what took place and make adjustments. Tyla won that round and was able to capture the victory pose with her catch, which is what it's all about. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! BEAR TRIES TO STEAL ONE TOO MANY FISH OFF OF FISHERMAN'S LINE, GETS CHARGED AT WITH POLE IN HAND But she better believe there's always a chance for another croc encounter. She can't lower her guard out there and become complacent. Expecting that she'll always come away with her fish is exactly how she'll end up losing one. I'd suggest some more reps, backpedaling in crocs and time spent working on speed reeling. That will keep her one step ahead. She doesn’t need any advice from me though. She knows what she's doing when it comes to the outdoors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e61840cbbe9c9981515 Patriots Set to Get Star WR Back From Injury te 2026-11-04T18:50:09.865Z Patriots Set to Get Star WR Back From Injury The Patriots need a receiver right now as A.J. Brown's injury status remains a mystery moving forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e60840cbbe9c998150c ESPN Analyst Rips College Football Playoff Rankings Over Major Concern te 2026-11-04T18:50:08.167Z ESPN Analyst Rips College Football Playoff Rankings Over Major Concern ESPN questions the College Football Playoff committee after controversial rankings raise concerns about strength of schedule. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7e5e840cbbe9c9981503 Trump DOJ Blocks Jack Smith From Testifying in BBC Lawsuit te 2026-11-04T18:50:06.441Z Trump DOJ Blocks Jack Smith From Testifying in BBC Lawsuit The BBC subpoenaed Smith in October, but the DOJ has denied its request to interview the former special counsel under oath. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c1c840cbbe9c9981498 Super Bowl champion and member of Dolphins' undefeated 1972 team dead at 79 te 2026-11-04T18:40:28.011Z Super Bowl champion and member of Dolphins' undefeated 1972 team dead at 79 Bob Heinz, a former NFL defensive tackle who was on the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 undefeated team and won two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 79. The Dolphins released a statement on Heinz’s passing. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Dolphins defensive tackle Bob Heinz, who played for Miami from 1969-77," the team said in a post on X. "Bob was a member of the 1972 Perfect Team, a two-time Super Bowl champion and a key part of Miami’s legendary No-Name Defense. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, loved ones and former teammates." Heinz died of natural causes, the Miami Herald reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native played college football at Delta College and Pacific before turning pro. The Dolphins selected him with the No. 37 overall pick in the second round of the 1969 NFL Draft. Heinz earned his way into a starting role in 1971 – his third season in the league. He had 3.5 sacks that year. He became an anchor for the defensive line under Don Shula in 1972 and 1973 when the Dolphins won back-to-back Super Bowl titles. He played alongside Vern Den Herder, Bill Stanfill and Manny Fernandez those years. He finished his tenure with the Dolphins in 1977 and played two games for the Washington Redskins in 1978 before calling it a career. Heinz married Carol Covington in 1970 and the two spent 56 years together and raised three children, according to his obituary. "He will be remembered for his friendship, his sense of humor, and his deep love for those closest to him," the obituary read. "He enjoyed a good cigar and bourbon, the music of Jimmy Buffett, cheering on the San Francisco Giants, and rooting against any NFL team attempting perfection." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c1a840cbbe9c998148f Pollsters missed the mark again — but this time, it wasn't Republicans they underestimated te 2026-11-04T18:40:26.514Z Pollsters missed the mark again — but this time, it wasn't Republicans they underestimated In the weeks leading up to Election Day, President Donald Trump repeatedly railed against public opinion polls that pointed to a potential blue wave for the Democrats in the midterms. "I think it’s fake polls," the president argued. "A lot of the polls are rigged." It was an argument repeated by other top Republicans. "The polls are all wrong all around the country," House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized Sunday at a Trump rally in Iowa. "I'm telling you, they're undercounting Republicans because Republicans are not participating in these polls anymore." HEAD HERE FOR FOX NEWS LIVE UPDATES ON THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS While public opinion polls have a history over the past decade of undercounting GOP voters — especially MAGA supporters — this time, pollsters say Democratic support, rather than Republican turnout, was underestimated. It was Democrats. "Polls probably, on average, undercounted Democrats significantly," veteran pollster Chris Anderson, the longtime Democratic partner on the Fox News Poll, said. Anderson, pointing to the massive blue wave that allowed Democrats to decisively recapture the House and Senate majorities in the midterms, told Fox News Digital, "This is sort of a seismic election and you can’t model for a seismic election. We definitely didn’t undercount Republicans, that’s for sure." CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS AS THE VOTES CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED Daron Shaw, a veteran GOP pollster and the Republican partner on the Fox News Poll, emphasized, "If we’re talking about the direction of the polls, they were clearly correct." But Shaw added "we probably underestimated Democratic vote share by a couple of points." Shaw highlighted that "directionally, we knew heading into Election Day that Kansas was a dog fight. We knew that Texas was probably shifting blue. That was just something that people had trouble getting their heads around but the data were pretty clear on that. I guess on Texas, the magnitude was surprising." Pollster David Paleologos, the director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, agreed that "in general" there was "a slight undercount" of Democrats in public opinion surveys. CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB He noted that polls also undercounted Democrats in the 2025 gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, where the Democratic candidates both won by larger-than-expected double-digit margins. "We were low on the margins of victory," Paleologos told Fox News Digital. "We were all undercounting Democrats." And pointing to the longstanding GOP case that MAGA voters are undercounted, Paleologos said, "I think to be fair going forward, it can't be a one-sided question anymore." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c18840cbbe9c9981486 Rahm Emanuel urges Democrats to pass stock trading ban, give Washington a 'house cleaning' te 2026-11-04T18:40:24.992Z Rahm Emanuel urges Democrats to pass stock trading ban, give Washington a 'house cleaning' Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is calling on Democrats to make a ban on stock trading across all three branches of government a top legislative priority. Speaking on "Fox & Friends," Wednesday, Emanuel urged his party to turn investigations into legislative action, arguing lawmakers must pass a sweeping ethics bill in 2027 that would prohibit officials in all three branches of government from buying and selling individual stocks. "Pass a comprehensive ethics bill for all three branches," Emanuel said, arguing that investigations alone are "not the change alone that the American people voted for." RAHM EMANUEL LAYS OUT FIVE-POINT ETHICS PLAN, SAYS DEMOCRATS SHOULD LEARN FROM GOP-LED STATES ON EDUCATION Emanuel, who has floated a 2028 presidential run, said the package should also prohibit officials from betting on prediction markets, ban stock trading, mandate blind trusts, impose term limits or a mandatory retirement age, and restrict foreign income during and after government service. "The way I look at this election is pretty straightforward. It was a repudiation of President Trump, Project [20]25 and the Republicans. When you look at how deep and how broad this is, it's very clear. But what the Democrats do in 2027 will determine whether we have won," he said. RAHM EMANUEL PLEADS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO WELCOME MORE 'MCCAIN-ROMNEY REPUBLICANS' "I am for following the money. Where did all this money go? Who got these contracts? But it has to lead to ethics and lobbying reform legislation," Emanuel added. Senate Democrats previously blocked a Republican-backed effort to address stock trading by lawmakers. The Stop Insider Trading Act passed the House in July, despite opposition from a majority of House Democrats. Democrats argued that the proposed restrictions on stock trading did not go far enough and objected to a photo voter ID provision included in the legislation. SCHUMER TANKS POPULAR INSIDER TRADING BAN IN DEM EFFORT TO DERAIL REPUBLICAN'S AGENDA AHEAD OF MIDTERMS Emanuel argued that passing comprehensive ethics legislation could help Democrats maintain support from moderate Republicans who backed the party in the midterm elections. "There is time now for all of Washington to get a good house cleaning and scrubbing," Emanuel said. RAHM EMANUEL CHALLENGES DSA’S INFLUENCE ON DEMOCRATS, WARNS GOP ‘WING’ IS DISAPPEARING When pressed on his political future and whether he would enter the 2028 Democratic presidential race, Emanuel predicted voters would see "31 flavors" of candidates and offered a playful description of his potential place in the field. "In 2028, my prediction is you're going to have a Baskin-Robbins, 31 flavors. And if I decide to do this, I'm [going to] be Rocky Road," he said, adding that he would "tell you the truth, whether you [want to] hear it or not." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c17840cbbe9c998147d SWAT units respond to 'active threat' at office complex near Tampa, Florida; suspect dead: sheriff te 2026-11-04T18:40:23.601Z SWAT units respond to 'active threat' at office complex near Tampa, Florida; suspect dead: sheriff Law enforcement in Florida responded to a reported active shooter situation Wednesday at a business park in Tampa, with authorities later confirming the suspect is dead. The shooter was reported in the Sabal Park business area at the Citi Bank Center in Brandon. "If you are in or near the area, SHELTER IN PLACE immediately. Stay indoors, lock doors, and stay away from windows," an emergency alert stated. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said one person was taken into law enforcement custody, before saying the person was dead. "UPDATE: Citibank Center Scene… The suspect involved is deceased," he wrote on X The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were clearing a building in the area. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. Fox News Digital reached out to the sheriff's office for additional details. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c14840cbbe9c998146f Georgia Governor Nixes Rushed Redistricting Before G.O.P. Loses Power te 2026-11-04T18:40:20.390Z Georgia Governor Nixes Rushed Redistricting Before G.O.P. Loses Power Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, declined to call a special session to draw new congressional maps or weaken the power of the governor’s office before a Democrat takes office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c12840cbbe9c998145a NFL Executive Offers Bleak Assessment of Chargers QB Justin Herbert te 2026-11-04T18:40:18.809Z NFL Executive Offers Bleak Assessment of Chargers QB Justin Herbert Quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are off to a nightmarish start in their 2026 campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c11840cbbe9c9981451 Fever Star Caitlin Clark Makes Major WNBA Offseason Move With Historic Deal te 2026-11-04T18:40:17.230Z Fever Star Caitlin Clark Makes Major WNBA Offseason Move With Historic Deal Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made a major move during the WNBA offseason, with the announcement of a historic deal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0f840cbbe9c9981448 Lions' Jack Campbell Delivers First Public Message Since Injury te 2026-11-04T18:40:15.748Z Lions' Jack Campbell Delivers First Public Message Since Injury Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell released his first public statement since suffering a scary neck injury in Week 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0e840cbbe9c998143f Vikings Add Offensive Line Help Ahead of Primetime Bills Matchup te 2026-11-04T18:40:14.133Z Vikings Add Offensive Line Help Ahead of Primetime Bills Matchup The Vikings have signed a former SEC lineman as they manage injuries and prepare for a crucial primetime matchup against Buffalo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0c840cbbe9c9981436 NC State to Meet With Philip Rivers About Head Coaching Position te 2026-11-04T18:40:12.583Z NC State to Meet With Philip Rivers About Head Coaching Position NC State seems to be very interested in Philip Rivers, who was an All-ACC player for the Wolfpack in the early 2000s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c0b840cbbe9c998142d Aaron Glenn Makes Blunt Statement on Jets' Running Back Plan te 2026-11-04T18:40:11.082Z Aaron Glenn Makes Blunt Statement on Jets' Running Back Plan New York Jets running back Breece Hall has missed each of the last five games with a quadriceps injury he suffered in Week 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c09840cbbe9c9981424 Warriors Make Stunning $20 Million Decision on Kristaps Porzingis te 2026-11-04T18:40:09.457Z Warriors Make Stunning $20 Million Decision on Kristaps Porzingis The Warriors are reportedly withholding Kristaps Porzingis' salary payments while exploring trades involving the veteran center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c07840cbbe9c998141b Commanders Defense Rocked by Second Season-Ending Injury in Under a Week te 2026-11-04T18:40:07.731Z Commanders Defense Rocked by Second Season-Ending Injury in Under a Week Another Commanders defensive starter is done for the year. Here’s who Washington lost before facing the Rams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7c02840cbbe9c99813f8 Mendoza aventaja a Ciscomani en contienda por la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona te 2026-11-04T18:40:02.939Z Mendoza aventaja a Ciscomani en contienda por la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona Read in Enlgish La demócrata JoAnna Mendoza se declaró ganadora el martes por la noche, después de que los primeros resultados mostraran que aventajaba al representante republicano Juan Ciscomani en el Distrito Congresional 6 del sur de Arizona. Sin embargo, Ciscomani dijo a sus simpatizantes que la contienda sería reñida a medida que se contabilizaran más votos. La contienda aún no se había definido hasta la mañana del miércoles. La ventaja de Mendoza se redujo durante la noche, pero se mantuvo en alrededor de 24,000 votos en los resultados no oficiales, en un distrito que los pronosticadores electorales nacionales consideran uno de los más competidos del país. “Estamos aquí esta noche porque tenemos una tarea enorme, enorme por delante. El primer paso es que hemos ganado, así que adiós, señor Ciscomani”, dijo ante sus simpatizantes, que la vitoreaban. Los asistentes a la fiesta reaccionan ante la predicción de la victoria de JoAnna Mendoza y la supuesta victoria de los demócratas en el Senado el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Crédito: Mason Kumet Credit: Mason Kumet Ciscomani agradeció a sus simpatizantes el martes por la noche, después de que se publicara el primer bloque de resultados, que mostraba a su contrincante demócrata con una ventaja inicial, según los resultados no oficiales. Les pidió que no se preocuparan y recordó la experiencia de sus dos elecciones anteriores. “Ya hemos pasado por este ciclo antes. Los resultados suben y bajan; será una contienda reñida”, dijo. “Probablemente pasarán algunos días antes de que se pueda definir”. El distrito abarca todo el condado de Greenlee y partes de los condados de Pima, Pinal, Cochise y Graham. También incluye gran parte del este de Tucson, así como comunidades del sureste de Arizona. Ciscomani agradeció a los voluntarios que colaboraron en su campaña. Su familia lo acompañó en el escenario mientras él les daba las gracias en español y en inglés por su apoyo. Habló sobre la importancia de sus orígenes, como el primer ciudadano estadounidense naturalizado nacido en México elegido para representar a Arizona en la Cámara de Representantes. “Nunca, ni en mis sueños más descabellados, imaginé que estaría en esta posición: ser elegido una vez, ser elegido dos veces y ahora ser elegido una vez más”, dijo Ciscomani. “Esta es una nación extraordinaria que ofrece todas las oportunidades que uno pueda encontrar, si estás dispuesto a salir a buscarlas, en lugar de hacerte la víctima, y a sentirte orgulloso de quién eres”, agregó. En el festejo de su campaña, Mendoza habló sobre sus orígenes como hija de trabajadores agrícolas en Eloy, donde vivió en la pobreza, y sobre su ingreso al Cuerpo de Marines en busca de mejores oportunidades. Contó que el lunes por la noche llevó a su hijo de 10 años a la sala de emergencias debido a que tenía un ganglio linfático inflamado. “¿Saben en qué estaba pensando mientras estaba allí? Pensaba en los padres que no tienen el privilegio de poder llevar a sus hijos a la sala de emergencias porque no tienen seguro médico”, dijo. Mendoza dijo que la experiencia de su familia ha moldeado las perspectivas que planea llevar a Washington y convertir en acciones. En un distrito electoral vecino, la representante demócrata Adelita Grijalva ganaba la reelección en el Distrito Congresional 7, que abarca la esquina suroeste de Arizona, según los resultados no oficiales. La contienda era una revancha frente al candidato republicano Daniel Butierez. The Associated Press declaró ganadora a Grijalva alrededor de las 8:30 p. m. En una noche de elecciones especiales en 2025, Grijalva obtuvo una contundente victoria para convertirse en la primera latina de Arizona elegida al Congreso. Ocupó el escaño que su padre mantuvo durante mucho tiempo, Raúl Grijalva, quien murió en marzo de 2025. El representante Juan Ciscomani habla en un acto de campaña la noche de las elecciones, el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Crédito: Michael McKisson Credit: Michael McKisson En la muy competida contienda por el Distrito 6, Ciscomani y Mendoza hicieron un último esfuerzo para llegar a los votantes el martes. Pasaron el día recorriendo vecindarios y hablando con votantes en centros de votación de la zona metropolitana de Tucson. Ciscomani visitó varios centros de votación del distrito y emitió su voto el martes por la tarde en Marana, acompañado de sus padres, su esposa y otros familiares. También aprovechó para presentar sus argumentos ante los votantes. “Al final del día, lo que uno quiere de un funcionario electo es que dé resultados”, dijo a los periodistas afuera del centro de votación. “Durante cuatro años he demostrado que puedo obtener resultados y los he conseguido. Mi papel en el Comité de Asignaciones Presupuestarias y estas otras cosas se van sumando y realmente marcan una diferencia para nuestra comunidad”. Mendoza, quien votó anticipadamente por correo, comenzó el día en su ciudad natal, Eloy, y después se dirigió a la zona metropolitana de Tucson para hacer campaña junto con el senador demócrata Mark Kelly. Recorrió vecindarios con sus simpatizantes hasta bien entrada la tarde del martes. El representante Juan Ciscomani habla con los medios de comunicación en un acto de campaña el 3 de noviembre de 2026. Crédito: Michael McKisson Credit: Michael McKisson “Lo que necesitamos hacer es elegir a personas que realmente se preocupen por la gente de su distrito”, dijo Mendoza a Arizona Luminaria. “Que realmente vayan a actuar, que protejan la Constitución y que pongan un contrapeso a esta administración”. Ambos candidatos reconocieron la posibilidad de que la contienda no se definiera el martes por la noche. Ciscomani busca un tercer mandato, pero los márgenes de sus victorias muestran lo competido que ha sido el distrito desde que se redibujó en 2022: los votantes republicanos, demócratas e independientes representan cada uno aproximadamente un tercio del electorado. Ese año, Ciscomani derrotó a la demócrata Kirsten Engel por más de 5,200 votos. En la revancha de 2024, ganó por poco menos de 11,000 votos. “Siento que, cuando un distrito está tan dividido como el nuestro, eso obliga a todos a salir y tratar de explicar sus posturas”, dijo Ciscomani. “Y eso es lo que hemos hecho: salir a buscar no solo el voto republicano, sino también el de los independientes y hasta algunos votos demócratas”. JoAnna Mendoza, a la izquierda, candidata demócrata al sexto distrito congresional de Arizona, conversa con su simpatizante Brenda Robbins en Casa Grande, Arizona, el martes 3 de noviembre de 2026. (Foto AP/Ross D. Franklin) Mendoza se postula por primera vez a un cargo público y dijo que intentaba concentrarse en el momento, sin pensar demasiado en lo que vendría después. “No creo que haya algo que realmente pueda prepararte para esto”, dijo. “Es algo que nunca había vivido. Lo más parecido que podría mencionar es haber sido enviada a Irak o Afganistán”. Para muchos votantes que acudieron a las urnas el martes, decidir a quién apoyar en la contienda por el Congreso era tan importante como votar en contra del candidato o partido contrario. Susan Shoemaker, residente de Oro Valley, votó el martes por la mañana en la biblioteca pública de esa localidad. La republicana registrada dijo que su motivación para votar era expresar su oposición a demócratas como Mendoza, cuyas posturas consideraba demasiado inclinadas hacia la izquierda. Votó por Ciscomani. “Ya lo había conocido antes. Me gusta lo que representa”, dijo. “Todo el mundo quiere mentir sobre los demás. Siento que él habla con franqueza”. Michael Prochnau, residente de Tucson, dijo que la forma en que la administración actual ha manejado la economía y la guerra en Irán, así como sus preocupaciones por la corrupción, lo convencieron de votar por los demócratas, incluida Mendoza. “Ciscomani realmente sigue el paso de la administración actual, independientemente de los temas”, dijo. “Siento que Mendoza, aunque no tiene mucha experiencia, tiene una trayectoria que me gusta, así como sus posturas sobre los impuestos y algunos temas migratorios”. En 2022, el resultado de la contienda por el Distrito 6 se anunció después de seis días. En 2024, se anunció después de ocho días. Traducción: Beatriz Limón  The post Mendoza aventaja a Ciscomani en contienda por la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb79b10c7bc7f9bd29ec34 The election is over. What’s supposed to happen next for Congress? te 2026-11-04T18:30:09.716Z The election is over. What’s supposed to happen next for Congress? The U.S. Capitol building on Oct. 20, 2026. (Photo by Caitlin Sievers/Arizona Mirror) WASHINGTON — Voting ended Tuesday in this year’s midterm elections, leaving officials and volunteers counting tens of millions of ballots to determine which U.S. House and Senate candidates will take the oath of office in January. The post-election process includes numerous steps and varying deadlines for when ballots have to be certified, since each state has different laws governing not only what happens on Election Day but what happens afterward. Once local and state election officials wrap up their work, the process moves to Congress, which has its own rules and procedures. The Constitution also gives the House and Senate final say over whether to seat someone. Here’s a look at what’s next and where issues could arise, aside from lawsuits that may be filed or already in progress. When will there be official results?  Counting ballots and certifying the results takes at least a week in most states, often longer. Kyle Yoder, research director at The Center for Election Innovation & Research, said that is exactly the type of deliberative process voters should want and expect. He also cautioned the results news organizations report in the hours and sometimes days after Nov. 3 aren’t final totals.  “Results aren’t official until every ballot has been counted by every eligible voter,” he said. “That process takes time, and when you sit back and think about it, you want it to take time because what we want is for that count to be correct, for it to be accurate, for it to be complete.” Yoder added that the “biggest point of confusion that we run into when we’re talking to voters about all this is they think the results they’re seeing on their TV on election night are the final results.”  The Associated Press, which many news organizations look to for race calls, explains how its experts decide when to announce a winner and when to wait for more ballots to be counted. The Election Law Program, a collaborative effort between William & Mary Law School and the National Center for State Courts, has timelines for the various state deadlines.  How long can states take to recount ballots? After election officials certify the first count of ballots, especially close races can head into a recount. Some state laws require it automatically if the margin of victory is under a certain percentage. In other circumstances, specific people can request a recount, typically the runner-up, though some state laws allow voters or even political parties to request another count.  “In many states, election recounts, legal challenges to the results, etcetera, can only begin once results have been certified,” Yoder said. “So it is in the interest of politicians who may be saber-rattling to allow certification to happen, so that they can begin those recounts, legal challenges.” States have various deadlines for how long those recounts can last. But they can drag on amid lawsuits and Congress has the authority in some cases to conduct its own recount.  Who decides which candidate wins an election and can the official decide not to send a certificate of election to Congress? James Alcorn, senior director of the Election Law Program at the William & Mary Law School, said “it depends” on the state law, but that statewide races are typically certified by a secretary of state or a state board of elections. “For an office that is not statewide, that may be certified at a local level, and in some states, congressional races are going to be similar,” he said. There are very few modern examples of a local or state election official not sending a certificate of election before the new Congress convenes in early January. And those were due to ongoing lawsuits.  New York Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney wasn’t sworn in until February 2021, more than three months after the election, amid a lawsuit over the outcome. The election was ultimately resolved when a state Supreme Court justice ordered election officials to certify the race and her opponent decided not to appeal the decision.   Following an especially contentious election in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District in 2018, the state board of elections decided not to certify either candidate as the winner and called for a special election. That seat had no representative in the U.S. House from early January until September.  It took nearly eight months following the 2008 election for Democratic Sen. Al Franken to join the upper chamber of Congress amid a legal fight over the vote tally that ended at the Minnesota Supreme Court.  What happens once a state sends the certificate of election to the House or Senate? The House Clerk uses the certificates to compile the list of members-elect that is used on the first day of the new Congress to determine who can vote for Speaker. Once that first step is complete, members normally take their oaths and move on to other matters.  Certificates of election must be sent to the Secretary of the Senate before newly elected or reelected members can take their oath in early January.  “After the opening prayer and recitation of the pledge, the vice president of the United States, who serves as the president of the Senate, announces the receipt of certificates,” according to a post from the Senate Historical Office. “Following established tradition, senators-elect are then escorted down the center aisle of the Senate Chamber to the presiding officer’s desk.” Only newly elected or reelected senators, about one-third of the chamber, are sworn in since it’s what’s known as a “continuing body.” That’s a very different set of rules than in the House, where every lawmaker typically takes the oath on the first day.  Can either chamber of Congress refuse to seat someone with a certificate of election?  Yes. The Constitution grants each chamber of Congress the power to be the “Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members.” The Federal Contested Elections Act, a 1960s law, gives the House Administration Committee the ability to investigate the results of certain elections and make a recommendation to the full chamber about which candidate to seat. The law, which doesn’t apply to the Senate, gives the committee the authority to accept the certified results from election officials or conduct its own recount. Any recommendation would need to be approved or rejected by a majority vote on the House floor.  Complaints have been filed under the FCEA several times during the past few decades, including after the 2020 election, when Iowa Democratic candidate Rita Hart asked the House to decide whether Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won the race. The panel investigated for months before Hart withdrew the complaint in April 2021. A report from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service says that “FCEA contests rarely change election results, as doing so typically requires the House to overturn a state-certified election result.” There is a separate process on the first day of a new Congress that allows any member-elect to object to another member-elect taking the oath.  Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy tried this unsuccessfully in January 2021. It was rejected following a 371-2 vote of members-elect who had yet to take their oaths. Roy voted in favor of the resolution, which directed the speaker “to administer the oath of office to all Representatives-elect.” The Senate also holds the ability to look into and ultimately decide the winner of a contested election, likely through the Rules and Administration Committee.  The chamber’s official website on disputed elections notes that “a senator with the proper credentials against whom a challenge had been filed would be seated ‘without prejudice.’” “Under this arrangement, if a committee investigation later determined that for some reason the individual was not entitled to a seat, he could be ‘excluded’ from the Senate by a simple majority vote, as opposed to having to be expelled, which required a two-thirds majority,” the webpage continues.  The post later adds that the Senate historically has not intervened “where legal action in the federal or state courts was appropriate, and it seldom took very seriously the claims of a contestant who had failed to follow these avenues of redress.  “Similarly, when a losing candidate demanded a recount of ballots, the Senate preferred to become involved only if the state law made no provision for such a recount. Still, in some cases the Senate felt impelled to act, and the sealed ballot boxes were shipped to Washington where staff members, carefully observed by representatives of both candidates, scrutinized the ballots and election records for possible irregularities.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb79af0c7bc7f9bd29ec13 Caitlin Clark's regular-season game tops WNBA Finals Game 7 despite record viewership celebration te 2026-11-04T18:30:07.601Z Caitlin Clark's regular-season game tops WNBA Finals Game 7 despite record viewership celebration USA Sports says an average of 3.3 million viewers watched the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream in the first Game 7 in WNBA history. That's the largest reported postseason audience the league has ever had, but it still didn't top Caitlin Clark in the regular season. An August matchup between Clark's Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky drew 3.31 million average viewers across NBC and Peacock. USA Sports' own release ranks Game 7 second among WNBA games since the league's opening weekend in 1997, behind that Fever-Sky game. WHY ISN'T ANGEL REESE HELD TO CAITLIN CLARK'S STANDARD WHEN FANS ATTACK HER TEAMMATES? The totals are close, and the Fever game had NBC's broader broadcast reach compared with Game 7's cable coverage. Both include streaming, but USA Sports still hasn't provided a television and streaming breakdown. We don't know how much of Game 7's audience came from USA Network and CNBC and how much came from streaming led by Peacock. Game 7 was the first Finals game this year to crack the top 10 in viewership among regular-season and playoff games. Before that, Game 1 had ranked 11th, behind 10 games featuring the Indiana Fever. USA Sports released its numbers Tuesday evening, and the WNBA followed Wednesday. Both cite Nielsen Big Data + Panel and digital data from Adobe Analytics. By then, some of the coverage had already awarded the league records its own announcement doesn't claim. Front Office Sports "reporter" Colin Salao, whose WNBA coverage often reads like league PR, published a preliminary Game 7 audience Tuesday afternoon, citing an unnamed source. His initial story declared the seven-game series the most-watched WNBA Finals ever, with an average of approximately 1.89 million viewers. The WNBA's announcement says the series averaged 1.88 million and was the most-watched since 1999. It reports a 30% increase over 2025, but no all-time series record. ANGEL REESE, ATLANTA DREAM FALL SHORT IN GAME 7 AS GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES WIN FIRST WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP Salao's initial report also said that if the preliminary Game 7 number held, it would be the most-watched regular-season or postseason WNBA game since 1997. That claim overlooked the Fever-Sky game, which USA Sports' official ranking leaves ahead of Game 7. So the rounded audience number held. The historical claims didn't. The story’s updated opening now ranks Game 7 second since 1997’s opening weekend. But as of Wednesday, the body still calls the series the most-watched Finals ever and retains the earlier claim that Game 7 would rank first since 1997. OutKick has previously examined Salao's handling of anonymous WNBA claims and his coverage of OutKick. Spoiler alert: his coverage of the WNBA is very favorable and his coverage of OutKick ... isn't. Here, whoever supplied the preliminary figure got a favorable headline into circulation hours before the release, while readers got a series record the league itself isn't claiming. As I argued in my column about access journalism, accurate information can still function as PR. Getting a number before everyone else doesn't excuse getting its place in history wrong. The WNBA's release includes a footnote identifying its figures as "Total Audience Delivery," combining Nielsen Big Data + Panel with Adobe Analytics. It also calls Game 7 the most-watched WNBA game ever "on cable." Neither announcement provides a separate total for USA Network and CNBC or a separate streaming audience. Neither explains what independent verification applies to the Adobe figures or how the streaming calculation was matched to Nielsen's television measurement. Those are the same omissions I pointed out before Game 7. Nielsen's measurement has changed, and the releases add audiences measured by a different company before comparing the totals with older broadcasts. EVERY WNBA NETWORK'S BIGGEST REGULAR-SEASON AUDIENCE IN 2026 FEATURED CAITLIN CLARK'S FEVER However, USA Sports found space to tell us that its nearly hour-long postgame coverage averaged more than a million viewers. It supplied demographic information, season-long consumption figures and the number of broadcasts that crossed a million. It even said CNBC simulcasts brought more than a million "new viewers" to the WNBA this season. But the release fails to explain how it determined those people were new to the league. USA Sports also promoted the "highest average playoff viewership in WNBA history," with a minimum of four games required for the comparison. That refers to its own eight-game package, which averaged 1.6 million viewers. The WNBA's release puts the entire postseason average at 1.49 million, its highest since 1997. USA Sports is promoting a record for its own playoff coverage. The league isn't claiming an all-time record for the full postseason. WNBA FINALS TEAMS END SEASON WITH ONE FINAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SNUB AS DREAM, VALKYRIES LEAVE COURT The new league release does provide additional information about Game 6. USA Sports' original announcement for the Thursday matinée cited Nielsen's panel-only data alongside Adobe. The WNBA now attributes its listed audiences to Big Data + Panel and Adobe, although it doesn't explain whether Game 6's underlying figure changed. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! There's also an apparent mistake in the league's platform listings. It assigns USA Network, E!, SYFY and Peacock to Game 5, while USA Sports identifies those as Game 6's platforms. The league lists USA, CNBC and Peacock for Game 6, the combination previously announced for Game 5. That looks like a mix-up. It should still be corrected, particularly when the releases are ranking audiences by platform. It’s no surprise that the WNBA’s first Game 7 drew a substantial audience. But the networks and the league still need to explain how the streaming audience was verified. And to any aspiring reporters out there, remember to check the claims of your "sources." Often, they are using you to get their narrative out to the public. If you don't, you're not a reporter. You're a water-carrying shill. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb79ab0c7bc7f9bd29ec06 Randy Villegas, a Progressive Democrat, Ousts a G.O.P. Incumbent in California te 2026-11-04T18:30:03.868Z Randy Villegas, a Progressive Democrat, Ousts a G.O.P. Incumbent in California Mr. Villegas flipped a district held by Representative David Valadao, a moderate Republican, in the state’s traditionally conservative Central Valley region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7759726b22deeb6af997 Florida Gov-elect Donalds believes 'frustrations boiled over' against Republicans on Election Day te 2026-11-04T18:20:09.605Z Florida Gov-elect Donalds believes 'frustrations boiled over' against Republicans on Election Day Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds told Fox News on Wednesday that he believes Americans' frustrations about gas and diesel prices "boiled over" against Republicans on Election Day. The Trump-backed Florida House Republican made the remark after being asked by "Fox & Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade why he thinks so many people were unhappy with the first two years of the president's second term. The Democrats took back control of the House and Senate during the midterms, including flipping governor seats in states such as Texas, Georgia and Ohio. "I think, look, when you talk to people on the ground, gas prices are a major problem. I think people were looking at the price of gas, the price of diesel, and I think those frustrations boiled over," Donalds said. "I also want to look at, you know, in the United States Senate, there were some opportunities I think that were missed: not passing a Save America Act, not getting some of the key policies done, like putting through President Trump's border security packages and codifying that into law. I think that stuff frustrated Republicans," he continued. "I think if you not just look in Florida, but look around the country, what I'm starting to see is that we have a lot of Republicans who either did not vote or decided to go and vote for Democrats. And I think there's a frustration out there that we have a responsibility to address," Donalds added. "And that's something I'll be talking about with my colleagues on Capitol Hill when I get back during this lame duck session. We're also going to be laser-focused on that here in Florida moving forward." TRUMP-BACKED BYRON DONALDS MAKES HISTORY AS FLORIDA'S FIRST BLACK GOVERNOR Donalds attributed his success in the Sunshine State to a robust ground game, noting that his campaign knocked on over 2.2 million doors, and centering his election effort "on the issues that mattered to Floridians: insurance costs, housing costs, making sure kids were getting the best education possible." "I got to give a thanks to the people of Florida all throughout the state for supporting us. The people in the Panhandle, the Panhandle once again kept Florida as a conservative state. So we're very grateful to the voters in the Panhandle," Donalds told "Fox & Friends." DEMOCRAT GINA HINOJOSA STUNS ABBOTT, MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST LATINA TEXAS GOVERNOR "But we also want to talk to all the people of Florida. We have a mission. The campaign was not talking points. We are going to make Florida more affordable for the people of our state. We're going to make sure that our kids can achieve their Florida dream here in Florida," he added. "It was a tough fought victory last night. But we were able to win and be decisive. And now we get to the job of making sure that our state works for everybody." Donalds made history by becoming the first Black politician to win a gubernatorial election in Florida, and the first Black Republican in the nation's history to be elected governor. Donalds, a three-term representative from Southwest Florida, defeated Democratic rival former Rep. David Jolly. Donalds was endorsed by Trump in February of last year, before he even formally launched his campaign for governor. Fox News' Paul Steinhauser and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7758726b22deeb6af98e Fox News Voter Poll: How Democrats took control of the Senate te 2026-11-04T18:20:08.086Z Fox News Voter Poll: How Democrats took control of the Senate The much-touted "blue wave" came to fruition as Democrats won a stunning run of victories in both red and blue states. They also came out ahead in key governor’s races. The Fox News Voter Poll, a survey of more than 100,000 voters nationwide, highlights the central themes and demographic groups that defined these important races. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE Democrat Annie Andrews won a close-run race against incumbent Republican Darline Graham to flip a Senate seat that had been in the hands of Graham’s brother Lindsey for more than 20 years. Appointed to the seat after her brother’s death in July, Graham underperformed his electoral strength; he won re-election to the Senate in 2020 by 11 percentage points. She also underperformed President Donald Trump’s strength among key groups from two years ago. Rural voters, for instance, backed Trump with 63% in 2024 – Graham this year garnered only 51%. Former Vice President Kamala Harris received 36% of the rural vote in 2024; Andrews bested that by about 10 points. Graham did manage to hang on to non-MAGA Republican voters, amid concerns that they would defect. But again, she got 70% of their vote, while Trump pulled in 79% two years ago. Independents: Andrews ran away among these voters, getting about 7 in 10. Trump received 39%, while Graham managed less than 20%. Andrews did well with women, college graduates and urban voters. She also benefited from Democrats being more unified behind her than Republicans were for Graham. Almost all Democrats backed Andrews, while just about 8 in 10 Republicans voted for Graham. More than 10% of Republicans crossed party lines to support Andrews. The economy was by far the top issue in the state, with more than four in 10 putting it in the top spot. Andrews received the majority of those voters. THE ECONOMY IS ON THE BALLOT. 3 CHARTS REVEAL THE REALITY VOTERS FACE AS THEY HEAD TO THE POLLS Three-quarters said inflation caused their family hardship in the past year, and more than half are very concerned about the cost of gas, food, utilities and healthcare. And voters blame Trump for their economic woes: six in 10 say his policies have made things worse, and more than half blame him for inflation. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Graham was also found lacking as far as having the right experience to serve as senator. More than six in 10 said she did not. Democrat Sherrod Brown won back his seat in the Senate, flipping it into the "D" column. He was ahead in the polls throughout the race and pulled off a win against Republican John Husted, who had been appointed to JD Vance's seat when he became vice president. Husted tried to play the "extreme" card on Brown, which didn’t quite play among an electorate that was familiar with him after serving three terms in the Senate. More than half said he wasn’t. Brown did, on the other hand, wield the too-close-to-Trump card on Husted – and quite effectively at that, with close to six in 10 voters saying the Republican was too supportive of the president. VANCE'S SCATHING IRAN WAR POSTMORTEM PUTS POTENTIAL 2028 GOP SHOWDOWN IN FOCUS: 'EVERYONE KNOWS WHY' The question of whether Democrats could regain working-class voters amid concerns over the economy and affordability was at the heart of this race. And it appears they did. Husted struggled with working class voters. Two years ago, Trump pulled in 61% of voters with no college degree – Husted got only half. Trump also dominated among rural voters two years ago, garnering 70%; Husted was about 11 percentage points below that. Young voters: Trump pulled in 60% of voters under 30 in 2024; Husted, not even a quarter. That is an enormous swing to Brown and the Democrats. Hispanic voters were another huge swing back into the Democratic column. Trump got 58% to Harris' 41% in 2024. This time, three-quarters of them went for Brown. The economy was definitely at the top of voters’ minds. Close to seven in 10 say the state of the economy is not good, eight in 10 say inflation has been a hardship for them, and six in 10 say Trump’s policies are to blame. Add that up, and Trump was no doubt a drag on Republican Husted. The president’s job approval is underwater by close to 20 points. Six in 10 also say that Trump prioritizes his own interests rather than the country’s. In the end, it was a tough year to run as a Republican – even in a traditionally Republican state – when the party’s president is unpopular and people are worried about their finances. Finally, the top quality Ohio voters say they are looking for in a senator is change. And Brown is apparently that guy, with half of those voters backing him compared to about four in 10 for Husted. The Ohio governor's race was competitive, but ended in the "D" column as well. A controversial ad by the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign attacking Democrat Amy Acton appears to have had little impact, with voters who made their decision in the last week basically breaking even between the two candidates. Five-term Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican member of Congress from New England – and that total is now down to zero after first-time candidate Troy Jackson, a former logger and Maine Senate president, defeated the Vacationland mainstay. The race was tight throughout, but Democrats spent a lot of time tying Collins as closely as they could to President Trump, who is not very popular among Maine voters, 6 in 10 of whom disapprove of the job he is doing. That seems to have had an effect, with six in 10 saying she is too supportive of the president. Who controls the Senate was a big concern for Maine voters, with eight in 10 saying it was a crucial or major factor to their vote. Jackson carried those voters by more than 10 points. The state of democracy was the number one issue for Maine voters. And these voters went eight in 10 for Jackson. Three quarters are angry or dissatisfied with the direction the country is going; again, those voters went overwhelmingly for Jackson. The quality Mainers said they’d most like to see in their senator is the ability to bring needed change. Those voters went big for Jackson. Jackson bested Collins among women, young voters, college graduates, liberals, urban and suburban voters. One of Collins’ strongest groups was non-MAGA Republicans, which was pretty much her brand. But not enough to carry the day. Trump won Iowa by 13 percentage points in 2024, but two years later Republican Ashley Hinson was edged out by Democrat Josh Turek, who flipped the seat currently held by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. Hinson managed to hang on to rural voters, but not by as much as Trump did two years ago, and that could have been a key factor in the race, with rural Republican voters feeling hampered by tariffs, high gas and diesel prices and the Iran war. Six in 10 voters say tariffs are hurting Iowa’s economy, the same number who say they are very concerned about the price of gas, and the same number yet again who say the Iran war, a major cause of high gas prices, was the wrong decision. Iowa voters are not happy with the way things are going in the country, to say the least, with seven in 10 who are angry or dissatisfied about it. Iowans don’t approve of the job Trump is doing, and Hinson likely paid a price for that, with more than half saying she is too supportive of him. In the end, Turek’s strength among young voters and Hispanics – two groups Trump did very well with only two years ago – plus college graduates and suburban voters was all too much for Hinson to overcome. What seemed a safe bet turned into a surprisingly tough re-election bid for Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, who lost to popular megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton in a flip for the Democratic column. Kansas hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly 100 years. But Hamilton, being a well-known figure in the state, plus the headwinds of a tough economy and an unpopular president facing Marshall, was able to change that. The price of gas was a big concern for Kansas voters, a fact Marshall himself acknowledged during the campaign. And indeed, more than half of them said they were very concerned about it. The war in Iran, one of the causes of those high gas prices, was another concern, with six in 10 saying it was the wrong decision, and more than nine in 10 saying it was a factor to their vote. Tariffs were another key issue in a farm state, with six in 10 saying it’s hurting the Kansas economy. Rural voters backed Trump 72% two years ago, but only about six in 10 did the same for Marshall. Trump overall was not a help for Marshall, even though he campaigned for him in the state three times. His job approval is underwater by more than 10 points, and Marshall made no attempt to distance himself from the increasingly unpopular president. That likely hurt him in the end, as six in 10 Kansas voters point the finger at Trump’s policies for inflation and for worsening economic conditions. They also think Trump has taken his eye off the ball when it comes to what matters, with close to six in 10 saying the president is focusing on the wrong priorities. Those voters went almost 10 to one for Hamilton. In addition to rural voters, Marshall also underperformed rather spectacularly with young voters, who gave Trump 58% of the vote in 2024, but went more than eight in 10 for Marshall’s opponent, Hamilton. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed pulled off a win against Republican Rep. Mike Rogers to keep Michigan’s Senate seat blue. He will be the first Muslim member of the Senate. El-Sayed fended off charges of family ties to extremist groups and being too closely aligned with the far-left during the campaign. But when asked whether they found him too extreme, Michigan voters said no. His opponent Rogers, however, faced the headwinds of an unpopular president of his own party with some policies that were pretty unpopular in the state he was hoping to represent. When asked if he was too closely tied to Trump, the answer was a resounding yes – with more than six in 10 saying so. Michigan voters really don’t like the job Trump is doing – six in 10 say they disapprove. Seven in 10 say the economy is in bad shape, eight in 10 say inflation has been a hardship for them, while four in 10 say their family’s financial situation has gotten worse over the past year. All of these voters broke for El-Sayed. Israel became an issue in the campaign, with more than half saying U.S. support is too strong. There was concern that Black voters wouldn’t come through for El-Sayed, but close to nine in 10 of them did, about the same level as they did for Harris in 2024. Young voters: half of them went for Trump two years ago in Michigan. This time, less than a third backed Rogers. Rogers did well enough with rural voters and those with no college degree, reliably Republican groups. But he couldn’t overcome El-Sayed’s strength among women, college graduates, urban and suburban voters. In a race that seemed surprisingly close in a reliably blue state, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan succeeded in holding retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat for the Democrats. Her opponent, longtime NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, tried to hit Flanagan hard on corruption, linking her to the massive fraud scandals unfolding in the state. And corruption is indeed a major concern for voters, with six in 10 saying it is a major problem. Those voters went more than two to one for Tafoya, but Flanagan carried the day just about everywhere else. The top issue in Minnesota is the state of democracy. Flanagan carried those voters by four to one. The economy was the No. 2 issue for Minnesota voters, and they are clearly not happy with any of it. Seven in 10 rate the economy as not so good or poor, eight in 10 say inflation has been a hardship for their family, six in 10 blame Trump’s policies for inflation, and two thirds say Trump policies have made the economy worse. Flanagan worked overtime to link Tafoya to the unpopular president, and it seems to have paid off. Voters also question Tafoya’s experience, with more than half deciding she didn’t have enough. Flanagan’s far-left progressive politics don’t seem to give them pause, however, with more than half saying her views are not too extreme. James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, flipping a Senate seat in a state Trump won by 14 points only two years ago and breaking a decades-long Republican hold on the Lone Star State. He is the first Democrat in more than 30 years to win a statewide race in Texas. Hispanic voters, who gave half of their vote to Trump in 2024, turned around and supported Talarico by two thirds. Young voters turned out overwhelmingly for Talarico, with eight in 10 backing him – this after more than half of them supported Trump two years ago. Trump carried 73% of rural voters in 2024. Talarico didn’t win them, but Paxton struggled with this die-hard Republican group, getting about six in 10 of their votes. Paxton also held on to three quarters of non-MAGA Republicans, many of whom were expected to defect, but gave him about the same level of support as they did Trump in 2024. Paxton was a controversial candidate, having won a divisive primary against longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn and facing various legal and personal scandals. His unfavorable rating reflects this, with six in 10 saying they don’t have a good opinion of him. Four in 10 say the same about Talarico. Black support was crucial for Talarico, especially after his own divisive primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who did not endorse him. And turn out they did – nine in 10 of them. This after Trump managed to pull 20% of the Black vote in 2024. Texas voters are in an ornery mood, with seven in 10 saying they are angry or dissatisfied with the direction the country is going. They’re also feeling surly about the Iran war – perhaps not a surprise in a state so dependent on the oil business. Nine in 10 say the war was a factor in their vote, six in 10 say it was the wrong decision, and another six in 10 say they are very concerned about the cost of gas. In the governor’s race, Republican Greg Abbott was seeking a historic fourth term, but lost to Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who will be the first Hispanic governor of the state and the first Democrat elected governor since Ann Richards in 1990. Abbott’s loss is perhaps not surprising given more than half of Texas voters have an unfavorable opinion of him, compared to about four in 10 who feel the same way about Hinojosa. In a race featuring the incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola, and independent "Decoy" Dan Sullivan, the Alaska Senate race remains too early to call at the end of the night. The focus of the final week of the campaign turned on a New York Times report saying Alaska Democrats intentionally placed a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot in order to hurt the Republican’s chances. Peltola denied the report, but lawsuits and accusations were flying as voters headed to the polls. As elsewhere across the country, affordability issues were a key concern. Just about half of Alaska voters were very concerned about the cost of gas, healthcare, food and utilities. The economy was not the No. 1 issue, however. The state of democracy took top place, and those voters went strongly for Peltola. Trump carried the state by 13 points in 2024. Now, more voters disapprove of the job he’s doing than approve. Two years later he’s not exactly a help. More than half say that Sullivan is too close to the president. Yet, almost one in five of those who say he is too supportive of Trump still back him. The Fox News Voter Poll is based on a survey conducted by SSRS with registered voters nationwide. This survey was conducted Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026, concluding at the end of voting on Election Day. It includes more than 900 interviews with voters in South Carolina; 1,000 in Kansas; 2,900 in Alaska; 4,000 in Maine; 3,900 in Minnesota; 4,300 in Ohio; 4,400 in Iowa; 4,700 in Michigan; and 5,200 in Texas. The survey was conducted Oct. 19 through Nov. 3, 2026. Full methodological details are available here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7754726b22deeb6af95a ‘You Can See Everything’ is getting an outer space release and it hasn’t even come out in Europe yet te 2026-11-04T18:20:04.705Z ‘You Can See Everything’ is getting an outer space release and it hasn’t even come out in Europe yet It is easier to watch the Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything" in low-Earth orbit than in London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7753726b22deeb6af951 Waymo confirms it will split with Uber in January 2028 te 2026-11-04T18:20:03.002Z Waymo confirms it will split with Uber in January 2028 The split will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb751a726b22deeb6af900 Redistricting efforts blow up in Republicans' faces amid historic House losses te 2026-11-04T18:10:34.551Z Redistricting efforts blow up in Republicans' faces amid historic House losses Republicans' gambit to stave off election losses by changing congressional maps backfired in most of the country on Tuesday night. Democrats swept both battleground House seats and areas considered safe GOP territory in an unprecedented midterm election performance, despite the best efforts by Republican-led states to redistrict in multiple states to give their party an edge. "It was definitely the wrong move," one House Republican told Fox News Digital. "One of the truisms in politics is never to overreach. We did and that was part of the reason for the backlash." DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Republicans in states that were particularly affected by redistricting had been warning their governors for months that it could be a bad idea, another person told Fox News Digital. "It's a bridge too far, and clearly the bridge blew up behind them," that person said. In Texas, where the GOP-led state government altered the congressional map to give Republicans an advantage in five districts, Democrats are projected to win at least three. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, managed to hold onto their seats despite Republicans' efforts, and Democrats also won the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District. The remaining two have not been called. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Florida Republicans are on pace to lose all four House seats they drew to favor their party. Incumbent Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., and Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., are projected to win their respective altered districts, along with political newcomer Pia Dandiya in her red-leaning seat. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., who was expected to be hardest-hit by Sunshine State Republicans' efforts, is narrowly leading in a race that's still too close to call. Overall, however, it's worth noting that Florida was a bright spot for the GOP overall on Tuesday night. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., won the race for governor, and all Republican incumbents kept their seats. Meanwhile, a push in Ohio to make districts held by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, and Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, more favorable to Republicans, also failed. And in Alabama, Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., won another term despite his seat also being altered to favor Republicans. The process of redistricting is traditionally done after a national census, to account for population shifts in each state. Changing congressional maps mid-decade is a controversial move that saw bipartisan pushback — though both sides ultimately took part. On the left, California Gov. Gavin Newsom led his state through a referendum where voters chose to give the legislature the ability to change its own congressional map to give Democrats an edge where, it appears so far, they have one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7515726b22deeb6af8f7 Former NFL star recalls his scariest on-field moments following Jack Campbell injury te 2026-11-04T18:10:29.027Z Former NFL star recalls his scariest on-field moments following Jack Campbell injury Members of the Detroit Lions, notably Aidan Hutchinson, were visibly shaken when Jack Campbell was stretchered off the field earlier this week. Unfortunately, those occurrences are not out of the norm, and former wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been on the field for a couple of those scary moments, including one that ended a career. Marshall was a member of the Denver Broncos when his then-teammate, Dominic Hixon, was tackled by Kevin Everett on Sept. 9, 2007. Everett suffered a cervical spine injury that left doctors unsure whether he would ever walk again, but he defied the odds. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE During an interview with OutKick, Marshall also recalled a time while playing at UCF when a teammate of his was airlifted to the hospital. Defensive lineman Paul Carrington, who played 15 NFL games, was injured during a practice before the 2005 season started - he wound up playing the entire season and leading the Conference USA with nine sacks. "Honestly, it comes with it. In those moments, you’re shocked and you’re really feeling for your teammate or the guy on the field. But once the whistle blows, you don’t get wrapped up in your emotions. You have to have a short-term memory. You’re trained to move forward," Marshall said. CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY GIVES ONE 49ERS QUALITY THAT SEPARATES TEAM FROM PACK AMID SUPER BOWL HOPES The Lions on Monday announced "preliminary indications are positive" for Campbell's condition. But "out of respect for Jack and his family, we will not share further information at this time." "It's positive, you know?" coach Dan Campbell told reporters. "So your prayers are working. Please continue to do that." Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson caught a pass in the middle of the field and was soon sandwiched by two Lions defenders, including Campbell. Campbell arrived at the contact while falling to his knees and appeared to have his head slanted upward, so he made contact with his facemask rather than his shoulders and arms. Campbell immediately collapsed and lay motionless, his arms dropping to his sides. On a positive note, Campbell did not require help breathing. "That's difficult, you know, it's difficult," Dan Campbell said. "You don't ever want to see somebody like that on the field, but when you see Jack, Jack never lays on the field ever, no matter what it is. "And that's when you're like, it puts it in perspective … when you're in the world we're in, you know, you got to snap back, and it's not an easy thing to do." OutKick's Armando Salguero contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb750b726b22deeb6af8d9 Donald Trump Hypes White House Ballroom After GOP Midterm Wipeout te 2026-11-04T18:10:19.162Z Donald Trump Hypes White House Ballroom After GOP Midterm Wipeout Trump turned his attention to his White House ballroom after Democrats seized control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7504726b22deeb6af8d0 Russian State Media Says Trump Hasn't Lived up to Expectations    te 2026-11-04T18:10:12.259Z Russian State Media Says Trump Hasn't Lived up to Expectations    "Trump's rapprochement with Russia will be hampered," reported Komsomolskaya Pravda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7500726b22deeb6af8c7 Ketanji Brown Jackson Grills Texas Over Death Row Inmate’s Disability te 2026-11-04T18:10:08.049Z Ketanji Brown Jackson Grills Texas Over Death Row Inmate’s Disability Texas is trying to block death row inmate Dexter Johnson from pursuing an intellectual disability claim. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb72ab726b22deeb6af861 WWE, AEW stack the deck as programs go head-to-head in Wednesday night showcase te 2026-11-04T18:00:11.936Z WWE, AEW stack the deck as programs go head-to-head in Wednesday night showcase Having a "back" button on your remote control was a rite of passage at the height of the "Monday Night Wars" between the WWE and World Championship Wrestling. Flipping between "Raw" and "Nitro" to see what was going on between the two rival companies was a thrill unlike any other for pro wrestling fans. For at least one night, fans will be able to dust off the trusty button – or at least get the multi-view setup ready for Wednesday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE WWE and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) – the two top pro wrestling promotions in the U.S. – will go head-to-head with programming. WWE moved NXT to Wednesday night due to the midterm elections, while AEW will air its regularly scheduled episode of "Dynamite." Both programs will take place at 8 p.m. ET. NXT will air on CW and AEW will be broadcast on TBS. Usually, NXT is reserved for the next generation of talent. Several WWE wrestlers have started their careers in the developmental brand and made their way through the system to become major stars. But because NXT is airing on a different day, the big guns are being included in the showcase. John Cena is slated to appear on NXT as he begins to invite talent to the John Cena Classic. Cody Rhodes will deliver the trophy to the winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. The match will be between Romeo Moreno and Noam Dar and Hank and Tank. Meanwhile, CM Punk will challenge Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship. Punk made the challenge after Waller defended the title against Tony D’Angelo at Halloween Havoc. Kelani Jordan will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against a mystery opponent. Chad Gable, Dragon Lee and Rey Fenix will take on The Vanity Project in a six-man tag match. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Royce Keys, the fearsome leader of 946, also teased an appearance. Cruz Montana, who started in NXT after joining WWE from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), joined 946 this past Monday. He might have something to say. For AEW, "Dynamite" is set for a bloody war. Blood and Guts has always been an interesting special that AEW has run. The main two matches will feature two groups of women and two groups of men, respectively, battling it out between two rings and one gigantic cage. Adam Copeland, Darby Allin, Steve Borden, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Will Ospreay will go up against representatives of the Don Callis Family, which features Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis and Wardlow in the men’s match. Queen Aminata, Alex Windsor, Jamie Hayter, Willow Nightingale, Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander will take on Lena Kross, Megan Bayne, Persephone, Julia Hart, Skye Blue and Thekla in the women’s match. There’s one thing you can be certain of – there will be blood. It will be a great night of pro wrestling with top stars in the sport being featured across both companies’ shows. Tribalism aside, there’s nothing like watching the best of the best go at it no matter what company you’re fond of. Regardless, it’s an important night of pro wrestling that, hopefully, will only impact storylines in a positive way. WWE has two premium live events this month and AEW has a pay-per-view. We can all hope that everyone comes out of these showcases unscathed and ready to put on a show on a bigger stage when the time comes. Everyone leaving the ring healthy Wednesday night will be a huge win for all. My advice? Watch both. Feel fortunate with how lucky we are to live in a world again with two top-tier pro wrestling companies willing to give it their all to put on the best shows possible on a Wednesday freaking night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb72a7726b22deeb6af842 Joe Rogan Spooks Podcast Guest With Stark AI Prediction te 2026-11-04T18:00:07.424Z Joe Rogan Spooks Podcast Guest With Stark AI Prediction Rogan told Sam Tallent: "I think it's imperative that we not be at each other's throats and recognize that this is coming." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb72a5726b22deeb6af839 Scientists Gave Mice a Vitamin D-Related Drug. Then One Aging Sign Reversed te 2026-11-04T18:00:05.029Z Scientists Gave Mice a Vitamin D-Related Drug. Then One Aging Sign Reversed Researchers uncovered a hidden process beneath aging skin - and a potential way to intervene. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7058726b22deeb6af7d0 Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships te 2026-11-04T17:50:16.077Z Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships Key points: Democrats gain the majority of the nation’s governorships for the first time in nearly a generation There will be Democratic governors in all seven of the swing states most crucial to winning the presidency Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes the first Black woman to serve as the governor of Georgia A massive blue wave swept Democrats into governorships in deep red states Tuesday, handing the party a majority of the nation’s gubernatorial offices for the first time in nearly a generation. Races in the Northeast, the South and the Midwest broke toward Democrats, fueled by anger at President Donald Trump and rising prices. Democrats picked up open Republican-held seats in Georgia, Ohio and Iowa, and defeated sitting Republican governors in Nevada and Texas. In Georgia, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will become the first Black woman to serve as governor of a state — and the first Democrat to win her state’s top office since Roy Barnes was elected in 1998. She overcame a massive spending disadvantage, with health care executive Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee, spending $200 million on his own campaign. With 75% of the vote in, Bottoms led Jackson by 55% to 45% — a much more substantial victory than polls predicted. The Associated Press projected that Bottoms would win. A political earthquake rocked Texas, where Rep. Gina Hinojosa ousted Gov. Greg Abbott, the three-term Republican who also exercised a massive spending advantage. With 94% of the vote reported, Hinojosa led Abbott 53% to 46%. Polls had projected a close race. Several counties in the Houston and Dallas metroplexes broke for Hinojosa after favoring Abbott by wide margins in his last three elections. Former Ohio health director Amy Acton, a Democrat, will succeed outgoing Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. Acton fended off entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, her Republican rival who ran a provocative ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother late in the race. Acton led Ramaswamy 52% to 44% with more than 95% of the vote reported. In Iowa, state Auditor Rob Sand easily beat back businessman Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee. Sand, one of the cycle’s most promising Democratic candidates, is the first Democrat to be elected governor there since Chet Culver in 2006, another blue wave year. Sand led Lahn 55% to 45% with more than 95% of the vote reported. The Associated Press projected Sand would win. And in Nevada, Gov. Joe Lombardo succumbed to Attorney General Aaron Ford, who will become the first Black governor of his state. With 87% of the votes tallied, Ford led Lombardo 52% to 44%. Votes for Republican-held Alaska were still being counted overnight. The only Democrat in the four-candidate field, former state Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, held 49.2% of the vote, just shy of the margin needed to win outright, with 74% of the vote counted. Democrats retained governorships in every state where races have been called. The party’s most vulnerable seat, in Kansas, remained too close to call as of Wednesday morning. With more than 95% of the votes counted, state Sen. Cindy Holscher, the Democratic nominee, leads Senate President Ty Masterson by 5,500 votes, less than one percentage point. Democrats will hold at least 28 governorships, and as many as 30 if the party’s nominees hold on in Alaska and Kansas. Democrats will have governors in all seven swing states most crucial to winning the presidency: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin. Exit polls showed that voters punished Republicans for their support for President Donald Trump and on issues including data centers and rising healthcare and gas prices. In four of the five states, voters very concerned with data centers broke for Democrats by more than 20 percentage points. The lone exception was in Texas(opens cnn.com in a new tab), where those voters picked Hinojosa by a 19-point margin. Similarly, voters very concerned about gas prices broke for Democrats in Nevada (opens cnn.com in a new tab), Georgia (opens cnn.com in a new tab), Ohio (opens cnn.com in a new tab) and Iowa (opens cnn.com in a new tab) by more than 30 points. Those voters favored Hinojosa in Texas by 26 points. Republicans who went into the elections wary of Trump’s impact on their party said the GOP needed to start moving on and look ahead to the 2028 elections. “This doesn’t mean we’re going to lose in ’28. This means we’ll lose in ’28 if we don’t listen to the American people,” former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a Republican, said on NBC News. National exit polls(opens cnn.com in a new tab) showed just 38% of voters approved of Trump’s job performance, the lowest total registered for an incumbent president during a midterm election since George W. Bush in 2006. The post Democrats on pace to capture majority of governorships first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7056726b22deeb6af7a5 Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant power Houston Rockets into matchup with shorthanded Timberwolves te 2026-11-04T17:50:14.154Z Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant power Houston Rockets into matchup with shorthanded Timberwolves The NBA is back tonight with a major slate and virtually every team taking the floor. Everyone had the day off yesterday for voting day, which is a joke, but whatever. It has been a fun NBA season so far with a lot of exciting games, and some very good plays so far. The problem has been that a lot of the superstars have been injured, so it feels like the teams aren't quite complete, and we are only a couple of weeks into the season. Tonight we have the Timberwolves taking on the Rockets. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-3 for the season, but they are without their best player, Anthony Edwards. This team has been turned over to LaMelo Ball for the time being, and we've seen how good a team can be with Ball as the main player. That could be an unfair shot at Ball, considering the Hornets were never really constructed very well (at least until last year). The Timberwolves are going to struggle without Edwards in their lineup, but the key to a good team is depth anyway. Minnesota has won two of the past three games and is 2-2 without Edwards this year. They lost to Golden State and then lost to San Antonio. Their two wins were against the Bucks and the Clippers, both teams that are expected to be some of the worst in basketball. In order to win this game, the team will need to rely on their defense and likely on Rudy Gobert to use his advantage down low. Gobert has struggled this season, averaging just 7.4 points per game. He is still collecting rebounds, but he needs to score more with Edwards out. TIMBERWOLVES LOSE ANTHONY EDWARDS FOR 2 MONTHS AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE ON RIGHT KNEE: REPORT The Houston Rockets look like one of the best teams in basketball. They are off to a great start with a 7-1 record, and despite Kevin Durant being rather short with media members, it seems like the team is gelling. I said this last year, but the team seemed like they were a point guard away from figuring out their offense. Fred VanVleet's return seems to have made their offense more efficient and effective. I also like the bench with Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Steven Adams. Adams is out for this game, but the team still has depth and skill basically everywhere. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Alperen Sengun has been awesome this season as well. Sengun is someone the Rockets viewed as a potential mini-Jokic, and this year, he is averaging 23.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists. They are 6-0 this season when he plays. He still is a bit of an issue on defense and regularly finds himself in foul trouble. Durant will still be the go-to guy, but there are plenty of guys who make a difference. If the Rockets are hitting shots and moving the ball, they might be the best team in the league. I liked the under on this game, but I'm not going to take it any longer; it has already lowered by three points, and I think that the over might actually be the right side at this point. The Rockets are the better team, and their depth will be a problem tonight. Ball, the most effective Timberwolves player, is going to be stopped by the Houston defense. Give me the Rockets at -7.5 tonight. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7054726b22deeb6af79c Democrat immediately threatens subpoenas for tech executives in wake of midterms te 2026-11-04T17:50:12.774Z Democrat immediately threatens subpoenas for tech executives in wake of midterms Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., appeared to signal a desire to issue subpoenas to technology executives following Democrats' capture of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Responding to a social media post that read "Live televised trials of Big Tech executives when?" Markey wrote, "They are going to need to plant new forests for all of the subpoenas we’ll be printing." Markey is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and also sits on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS As ranking member, he's poised to become the chairman of the small business committee when the Senate Democrats who won Tuesday are sworn in in January. Markey, who defeated Republican challenger John Deaton by a wide margin on Tuesday, will serve his third term in the Senate after serving 37 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. AI COULD GO ROGUE. WASHINGTON NEEDS ANSWERS TO THESE FIVE QUESTIONS ASAP Widely viewed as a progressive, Markey has positioned himself as a prominent critic of Big Tech. In July, Markey released an "AI Accountability Agenda," a package of legislation aimed at reducing the power that technology companies have in the U.S. TAX BREAKS HELPING FUEL TRUMP'S LATEST TECH PUSH JUST LANDED IN DEMS' CROSSHAIRS He has compared the technology industry to oil companies, and often cites major corporations in the sector as impediments to his climate agenda, a flagship policy of his. He has supported stricter curbs on data center buildouts, saying that Congress needs "to make sure these data centers don't turn into pollution bombs." INSIDE THE FAR-LEFT'S ANTI-DATA CENTER PUSH AND WHAT EXPERTS SAY IS DRIVING IT: 'PLAYBOOK WE'VE SEEN BEFORE' And he's been a broad proponent of The Green New Deal, a policy framework that aims to combat climate change. "The Green New Deal isn't just a resolution, it is a revolution. We can transform our economy and our democracy for all Americans by addressing the generational challenge of climate change. We have the technology to do it. We have the economic imperative. We have the moral obligation. We just need the political will," he said in 2021. DEM PROBES COULD ‘TORTURE’ YOUNG TRUMP OFFICIALS WITH CRUSHING LEGAL BILLS, SUBPOENAED CONSERVATIVE WARNS Markey is not the only Democrat that appears to be eyeing subpoenas. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., posted the singular word "subpoenas" in a late-night X post Tuesday. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, also posted "LAWYER UP," in a post on X. Markey's victory came amid a broader Democratic sweep as the party captured both chambers of Congress. Sen. Markey's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7053726b22deeb6af793 Iran takes a victory lap over stunning US election results, claims 'collapse has accelerated' te 2026-11-04T17:50:11.385Z Iran takes a victory lap over stunning US election results, claims 'collapse has accelerated' Democrats weren't the only ones celebrating amid shattering defeats for Republicans in the midterm elections — Iranian leaders also took a victory lap Wednesday. Iran cast the results — where Democrats made gains even in traditional Republican strongholds — as a rejection of President Donald Trump's war and a decisive referendum on the economic toll it took on American voters in the months before the election. "The process of the US’s collapse has accelerated," Iran’s current Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, posted on an official English language account on X. "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message," Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has also served as Tehran's chief negotiator in talks with Washington, posted on X. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE "If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare," Ghalibaf added. Khamenei, meanwhile, appeared to signal Iran would dig in its heels rather than negotiate with the U.S. "The Great Satan [the US] wants the surrender of the Iranian nation. The slightest inclination toward submission would cause the immense capital acquired through the blessings brought by the blood of our martyrs and the sacrifices of the entire Iranian nation to be lost," he wrote in another post on X. "It would embolden the enemy to launch more wars, and carry out its next acts of aggression." The declarations came after Democrats seized control of Congress Tuesday night in a political bloodbath for Republicans, delivering a major rebuke to Trump after a campaign dominated by concerns over affordability and the months-long war with Iran that the president repeatedly promised was nearing its end. When the attacks began earlier this year, Trump said it would last a weeks — maybe a bit over a month. It has now been raging for more than eight months. TRUMP CALLS IRAN CONFLICT A 'SOFT WAR,' INSISTS US HOLDS THE CARDS AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS Iran was hardly the only issue driving voters to the polls — but the conflict became increasingly intertwined with Americans' economic concerns as the war sent energy prices higher and impacted the costs of gas and most goods. Polling ahead of Election Day showed deep public dissatisfaction with the Iran conflict. Trump himself acknowledged after the results came in that Iran "partly" played a role in Republicans' losses, even as he continued to defend his decision to go to war. Vice President JD Vance was much more blunt, writing in a lengthy X post: "The reason we lost is the war." "If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," he continued. "Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest." Other voices in Tehran also claimed vindication in the wake of the results. TRUMP ADMIN THREATENS IRAN WITH 'CONSEQUENCES' AS ALLIES CONVENE AMID THREATS OF POST-ELECTION ESCALATION Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad called the Republican losses the "aftershocks" of what he described as Trump's defeat at the hands of Iran, while a senior official in Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's office claimed the war and U.S. support for Israel had brought Republicans an historic electoral defeat. Trump entered the conflict predicting a short war. In the opening days of Operation Epic Fury, the president repeatedly said the campaign would take roughly four to six weeks and soon declared U.S. forces were running "substantially ahead" of schedule. American and Israeli strikes quickly eliminated senior Iranian military leaders and battered Tehran's military infrastructure. But the war proved far easier to start than to end. Iran retaliated by choking commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that before the war carried roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply, while launching attacks on energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf. Shipping through the strait nearly ground to a halt in the early weeks of the conflict, removing millions of barrels of oil from global markets and sending energy prices sharply higher. Iranian attacks damaged oil and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and elsewhere in the Gulf, further squeezing supplies. By the end of May, more than 1.1 billion barrels of crude that would ordinarily have reached global markets had been disrupted, according to the International Monetary Fund. THE OVERLOOKED WAY THE IRAN WAR IS MAKING GROCERIES, AMAZON PACKAGES AND NEW HOMES MORE EXPENSIVE What Trump initially described as a matter of weeks instead stretched across much of 2026, as the administration struggled to secure lasting freedom of navigation through Hormuz and Iran retained the ability to threaten commercial shipping and its Gulf neighbors. The economic consequences followed Americans home. Oil prices surged after the war began, feeding through to gasoline and other consumer costs just as Republicans headed into a midterm election already dominated by concerns over affordability. Even after U.S.-led operations restored much of the traffic through Hormuz by the fall, oil flows remained below prewar levels and Iran continued attacking commercial vessels. The prolonged conflict also complicated Trump's effort to argue that the war had already accomplished its central objectives. By October, the president was disputing that he had ever promised the entire conflict would end within four to six weeks, saying that timeline referred only to eliminating Iran's nuclear threat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb7052726b22deeb6af78a Rory McIlroy makes serious accusation about LIV Golf wanting to 'destroy' the European Tour te 2026-11-04T17:50:10.044Z Rory McIlroy makes serious accusation about LIV Golf wanting to 'destroy' the European Tour If there is one word to describe what LIV Golf was, "disruptor" feels like the most accurate fit for the breakaway circuit. LIV sought to change the landscape of professional golf, and it undoubtedly did for a number of years by poaching some of the best players in the world and operating with unlimited Saudi funding. There is a difference between disrupting a sport and actively trying to destroy a piece of it, and according to Rory McIlroy, LIV was trying to accomplish the latter. McIlroy, one of the most outspoken critics of LIV, isn't making this accusation out of a place of emotion or general disdain, but from information he claims to have gathered firsthand. RORY MCILROY CALLS LIV GOLF 'HALF A GOOD IDEA' BEFORE SAYING HE'D VOTE YES ON HAVING PLAYERS RETURN TO TOUR DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings was interviewed by the Scotsman ahead of this week's Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship and stated that LIV was aiming to "destroy" the European circuit. Kinnings went on to explain that he had heard of LIV's mission to destroy the DP World Tour from "so many different people" that he trusts "implicitly." While saying one business is seeking to destroy another could be perceived as just a figure of speech, McIlroy added a very real perspective when asked about Kinnings' remarks. "I agree with everything that Guy said. They took players; they took sponsors; they turned professional golf into an arms race," McIlroy, who is teeing it up in Abu Dhabi this week, explained. "They were going around Augusta saying they wanted to destroy the European Tour." RORY MCILROY GETS SNARKY ON THE RETURN OF LIV GOLF PLAYERS TO PGA TOUR: 'HAVE THEY BROUGHT VALUE?' THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It's no secret that LIV Golf was looking to reach the top of the professional golf mountain, and believed it could, given its bottomless pockets provided by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF). However, it adds a different level of vitriol when the most influential golfer on Earth not named Tiger Woods alleges that LIV officials were flaunting their mission to destroy the DP World Tour. As we now know, LIV did not destroy the European circuit. The Saudis shut off the money spigot to LIV Golf just weeks after the Masters in April, before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September. The future of 'LIV 2.0' is a complete and total uncertainty at this point, while the many players who have left the circuit are planning to compete on the DP World Tour in 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb704f726b22deeb6af76c Saints Make Important Decision on Rookie WR Jordyn Tyson te 2026-11-04T17:50:07.120Z Saints Make Important Decision on Rookie WR Jordyn Tyson Jordyn Tyson is one step closer to making his NFL debut after the Saints made an important decision on the rookie receiver. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb704d726b22deeb6af763 Polar Vortex Disruption Raises Prospect of Major US Cold Snap te 2026-11-04T17:50:05.510Z Polar Vortex Disruption Raises Prospect of Major US Cold Snap An unusual polar vortex disruption could raise the risk of colder U.S. weather later in November or December. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb704b726b22deeb6af75a State Constitutions With Same-Sex Marriage Restrictions After Virginia Vote te 2026-11-04T17:50:03.693Z State Constitutions With Same-Sex Marriage Restrictions After Virginia Vote Before Virginia's amendment takes formal effect, 27 states still have restrictive marriage language in their constitutions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6dfc726b22deeb6af6e5 Elite NYC public school pressed for answers after DSA student group backs ‘Intifada Until Victory’ te 2026-11-04T17:40:12.637Z Elite NYC public school pressed for answers after DSA student group backs ‘Intifada Until Victory’ A radical left-wing student group at one of New York City's most selective public high schools is facing scrutiny after signing an Instagram statement declaring "Intifada Until Victory," prompting demands for accountability and questions about what city and school officials are doing to prevent similar incidents. The Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter at Manhattan’s Stuyvesant High School, according to an advocacy group, shared the post a day after the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks that saw the murder of over 1,200 people, including American citizens.  The post was also shared by several New York City DSA college chapters, including Hunter College, the New School, City College and Lehman College, according to Politico. Michelle Ahdoot, speaking in a video shared by the Jewish advocacy movement #EndJewHatred, urged the public to demand accountability from school officials over the student group's involvement in the post. BACK TO SCHOOL SHOULD NOT MEAN BACK TO FEAR FOR JEWISH STUDENTS "This is not okay," Ahdoot said. The group has called on Stuyvesant administrators and New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels to address the post. The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) responded to Fox News Digital's inquiry about the Stuyvesant group's involvement in the post. "NYC-DSA was not involved in the planning or development of this post," NYC-DSA co-chair Grace Mausser told Fox News Digital. "We also condemn attempts to attack high school students for political reasons," Mausser added. The statement accused the Democratic Socialists of America’s New York City chapter of silencing students seeking to protest Mayor Zohran Mamdani over Israel. The signatories also criticized Mamdani’s decision to retain NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, describing her as a "Zionist billionaire." PRO-ISRAEL ORGANIZATIONS CONDEMN DSA CO-CHAIR FOR SAYING OCTOBER 7 ATTACKS WERE 'INEVITABLE' But it was the statement’s declaration of "Intifada Until Victory" that drew particular concern. "Intifada," an Arabic word meaning ‘to rise up,’ is associated with Palestinian uprisings against Israel, including the Second Intifada, when suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks killed a over a thousand Israeli civilians and seriously injured many more, according to the ADL. Some activists use the term to describe resistance to Israeli policies, while many Jews hear it as a call for violence. Ahdoot, director of #EndJewHatred, told Fox News Digital that the phrase cannot be separated from its violent history. "Intifada invokes Palestinian uprisings that included suicide bombings and deliberate attacks on civilians," she said. "In this context, ‘INTIFADA UNTIL VICTORY!’ is a call for violence against Jews and has NO place in a public school community." The involvement of a high school chapter in a statement signed predominantly by college organizations has raised questions about the group's oversight, its relationship with Stuyvesant and what responsibility school administrators have when student political activity generates concerns about antisemitism. The controversy follows previous reports of antisemitism at Stuyvesant. In May 2025, antisemitic graffiti was discovered in a boys' bathroom, prompting school administrators to condemn the vandalism and introduce additional security measures, according to the school’s student newspaper, The Stuyvesant Spectator. The newspaper reported that further antisemitic vandalism was discovered later that month. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER The latest dispute comes amid broader concerns about antisemitism in New York City public schools. An August 2026 report by United Jewish Teachers documented 250 antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents across the city's public schools between Oct. 2023 and July 2026, with nearly 65% involving direct acts such as harassment, vandalism, assaults or threats. Questions now center on whether the YDSA chapter is officially recognized by Stuyvesant, whether it operates under faculty supervision, what oversight applies to its activities and whether administrators have taken any action since the post appeared. NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDER FIRE FOR FAILING TO ADDRESS ANTISEMITISM: 'NOT SEEING ANY ACTION' Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Mamdani's office, Stuyvesant Principal Seung Yu and the NY Board of Education asking what action, if any, has been taken, who is responsible for overseeing the student group and what steps are being considered to prevent similar incidents. Neither had responded at the time of publication. Asked about the lack of response her organization received from education officials, Ahdoot said, "The silence from the NYCDOE chancellor, school and central admin and BOE officials is, frankly, deafening," She added, "The lack of immediate action and acknowledgment of the Jewish community’s concerns points to the sheer lack of care and urgency when it comes to Jewish civil rights." "Students deserve a learning environment free from Jew-hatred, and families deserve to know that school leadership takes their concerns seriously!" she said. With those questions still unanswered, Ahdoot's message to the public was clear: "Let’s apply public pressure to ensure that this situation gets the attention it needs and deserves." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6df8726b22deeb6af6c7 Satellite Images Show Su-57 Fighter Jet 'Explosion' in Russian Airfield te 2026-11-04T17:40:08.585Z Satellite Images Show Su-57 Fighter Jet 'Explosion' in Russian Airfield Moscow has used its Su-57 for long-range strikes against Ukraine, but analysts quickly deemed its performance lackluster. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6df6726b22deeb6af6be LeBron James’ Agent Explains What Changed After Lakers Exit te 2026-11-04T17:40:06.343Z LeBron James’ Agent Explains What Changed After Lakers Exit Eight games into the 76ers’ season, LeBron James’ agent opened up on what the 41-year-old has found in Philadelphia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6df3726b22deeb6af6b5 Jets Announce Concerning Injury Update on WR Garrett Wilson te 2026-11-04T17:40:03.889Z Jets Announce Concerning Injury Update on WR Garrett Wilson The New York Jets could be without their No. 1 wide receiver weapon in Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6ba2726b22deeb6af674 Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities te 2026-11-04T17:30:10.234Z Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities Arizona voters approved a ballot initiative that will cap local governments’ taxes on grocery items, the Associated Press projects. As of 11:30 p.m., the AP reported that “yes” on Prop. 316 was leading with nearly 60% of the vote. Prop. 316 requires municipalities to receive voter approval before raising sales and similar taxes on grocery items. Such tax rates cannot exceed 2% of the items’ value. If local governments already have such taxes exceeding 2%, they cannot raise the rates further. Supporters of the measure argued it would ensure greater affordability for residents. Opponents said it would eliminate a potential revenue source for city and town governments and abridge local authority. The post Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6b9f726b22deeb6af646 Black Tiger's legendary legacy comes to Major League Wrestling as 9th incarnation forges his own path te 2026-11-04T17:30:07.689Z Black Tiger's legendary legacy comes to Major League Wrestling as 9th incarnation forges his own path Black Tiger has a lengthy legacy in professional wrestling. The original character made its debut in New Japan Pro-Wrestling as an opponent for the legendary Tiger Mask and has prominently been used in the promotion since the 1980s. It’s rare that Black Tiger is seen outside of New Japan but the current pro wrestling landscape has allowed figures and characters to pop up in companies around the world. The latest incarnation of Black Tiger (who was previously known as Magnus) performs in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and has made appearances with Major League Wrestling (MLW). He’s the ninth version of the figure. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Black Tiger told OutKick Dropkick in a recent interview that representing the legendary Lucha Libre figure was important for reasons bigger than him. "It’s very important because it’s not just about me. It’s my company, CMLL, but I also have the opportunity to be Black Tiger," he said. "At some point, I need to represent my culture, Lucha Libre in CMLL, but also I need to represent New Japan Pro-Wrestling. I need to work hard to explain to the world and to explain to the people, not just in the arena, but around the world because everybody knows now MLW has different ways to see every event. "I think it’s very important to always be in the gym, always train because it’s not just my culture. I am a second-generation pro wrestler. So, I need to represent my company, my legacy, New Japan, all the Black Tigers since the very first Black Tiger like Mark Rocco, Eddie Guerrero. Big, big names in this business. It’s difficult, but for me, always, MLW, CMLL, New Japan, have a special place in my heart. I need to always be ready for the opportunity." Black Tiger is one half of the tag team known as Los Depredadores with Rugido. The two hold the Mexican National Tag Team Championship in CMLL. Having the belt raises the prestige of Black Tiger but he knows there’s still a lot of work to do to make the figure a household name in pro wrestling circles. He has big plans for that part. "I want to do everything," he said. "For me, the first step is to get the Black Tiger name around the world, in the best companies. Now, it’s different because we have internet or different apps to see wrestling. For me, step by step, I try to make the Black Tiger name (known) around the world. I already been in UK, Japan, the States. I would like to be in, maybe, Canada or maybe Australia. I don’t know. "I just want to make the name bigger. The last Black Tigers are good wrestlers – Rocky Romero, Eddie Guerrero – but maybe they have a bigger name not as Black Tiger. Maybe as Black Tiger, they only work in Japan. But for me, I would like to be around the world with this name. I’m sure I’m going to make it – little by little, step by step." Getting to the casual pro wrestling fan is on Black Tiger’s list as well. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The average person may not exactly be in tune with the historical lore of Japanese pro wrestling or Lucha Libre. Black Tiger said he was aware of that and hoped to be able to showcase parts of the character’s past that have helped shape it today. "I need to bring a little bit of every Black Tiger," he told OutKick Dropkick. "Sometimes, in some matches, just get the style of the first Black Tiger, sometimes the No. 3 Black Tiger and also, at some point, for sure, I need to explain to the world who I am. My own style. It’s a little difficult but not impossible. It’s just little by little. I’m grateful to New Japan because they trust me. "Now, I just need to work hard just to explain who I am. I have the capacity to be in the sky and the stars with the biggest names in the business." When he was known as Magnus, he appeared on several MLW shows and even took part in last year’s Battle Riot. He and Rugido once held the MLW Tag Team Championship for 55 days in 2025. But as Black Tiger, he’s ready to make more of an impact on the MLW roster and leave a lasting legacy that spans three different countries and three different companies. The journey begins Saturday night when Black Tiger and Ultimo Guerrero take on Templario and Titan in a tag team match at MLW's Saturday Night SuperFight. The pay-per-view can be seen on Veeps and begins at 8 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6b9b726b22deeb6af626 Noah’s Ark Hunters Reveal Video From Inside 'the Hull' te 2026-11-04T17:30:03.498Z Noah’s Ark Hunters Reveal Video From Inside 'the Hull' The team said it believes it found a "clear outline of a hull made of different material than the mud around it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6953726b22deeb6af5b8 ARI FLEISCHER: A Democratic majority means a mad dash to the left for 2028 te 2026-11-04T17:20:19.114Z ARI FLEISCHER: A Democratic majority means a mad dash to the left for 2028 Now that the Democrats have taken control of Congress, expect limited action on the legislative front. While Trump’s agenda and his appointments are certainly stymied, the President still has a veto, so nothing happens unless the President wants it to happen. But that’s not the story you should keep an eye on. Instead, look out for the influence Congressional Democrats will have on the Democratic presidential primary, which begins now. Recall the last time there was a contested Democratic presidential primary, in 2019 and 2020, a record 29 Democratic candidates declared presidential runs. LIZ PEEK: THERE MAY BE A SILVER LINING TO TRUMP'S BRUTAL MIDTERM DEFEAT The earliest was on August 10, 2017, when former Congressman John Delaney (D-MD) jumped the gun and became the first declared candidate, way before the 2018 midterm was held. He was followed by Andrew Yang, who also announced the year prior to the mid-term. They were followed by Elizabeth Warren’s announcement of her exploratory committee in December 2018. Before January 2019 was over, six more candidates jumped in, including Kamala Harris. Bernie Sanders announced in February 2019 and eventual winner, Joe Biden, entered in late April. Get ready for a repeat this cycle. The 2027-2028 race will kick off now, and it’s likely there will be more than 20 Democratic candidates in the running. Just as Donald Trump in 2015 broke the Republican Party and ushered in a populist era, the Democratic Party, even after this 2026 win, is about to break. The old Democratic Party is receding, as the newly ascendant, redistributive socialists and progressives push to get their way. Look for Democrats to push the envelope everywhere. Compromising with Trump is not in the Democrats’ DNA, especially not after the rout the GOP just suffered. The Democrats’ significant majorities won’t shield them from the energy the left has on the party. Democrats run as moderates, but then govern from the left. See Jon Ossoff in Georgia. James Talarico and Abdul el Sayed are not going to vote purple. They’re as blue as you get. It won’t matter next year if their legislation doesn’t have enough votes to overcome a veto. Passing laws isn’t the goal. Preparing for 2028 is. The Democrats in 2027 will step into the on-deck circle of governance and politics. If they go too far, they’ll get hit by their own pitch. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY COULD EXPOSE THE LIMITS OF THE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA Medicare for All, the abolition of ICE and cutting off support for Israel are catnip for the Democrats. They will be Democratic priorities, even if the votes aren’t there. Democratic presidential contenders will call on Congress to pass these measures, and Congressional leaders will be pressured by rank and file to take them up. The filibuster will likely be eliminated, allowing for passage of an expansion of the Supreme Court, statehood for Democratic strongholds, and nationwide billionaire and millionaire taxes. They’ll get vetoed, but in failing, the Democrats will seek to set themselves up for future legislative success. When President Reagan in 1980 ran on supply-side tax cuts, he supported what, at that time, had been unsuccessful legislative initiatives launched by former Congressman Jack Kemp (R-NY) and Senator William Roth (R-DE) to cut taxes in the late 1970s. President Obama’s push for Obamacare was made possible by years of Democrats in the House and Senate who unsuccessfully pushed for expansion of health insurance in the individual marketplace, while prohibiting insurance companies from denying coverage based on a patient’s prior medical condition. President Trump’s success in shutting down illegal immigration was made possible by years of Republicans calling for President Obama to secure the border. Obama didn’t do it, but Republicans were ready, and they supported President Trump when he did. Congress’ mad dash to the left will create a mutual admiration society between the most ardent left-wingers in the House and Senate and the party’s presidential candidates. Candidates will call on the Congress to pass left wing measures so they can define themselves to primary voters, and Members of the House will endorse candidates who support their cause. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The few remaining voices of moderation and centrism among the Democrats will be overrun. They’ll be stampeded as the new Congress takes shape, with Socialists on the ascendancy and progressives in charge. President Trump ended the reign of establishment Republicans in 2016. An equivalent shift will take place among Democrats in 2027 and 2028. The further left the Democrats go in 2027, the harder it will be for them to actually win the White House in 2028. But their leftward lurching ship has been launched. Good luck stopping it now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6950726b22deeb6af5af Raptors without Kawhi Leonard could struggle to contain Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver te 2026-11-04T17:20:16.095Z Raptors without Kawhi Leonard could struggle to contain Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Denver The NBA took the day off yesterday because they don't think their fans can figure out a way to attend or watch games and vote on the same day. It is genuinely one of the most comical things I find with the league when they do it. No other sport even considers this, and they shouldn't. If we want to mock the WNBA for a 12:30 Finals game on a Thursday (and we should), we should mock the NBA for this type of decision. Still, we have a nice game tonight with most teams back in action. The Toronto Raptors come into this game with a 4-3 record and are just 2-2 away from Toronto. This is a team that came into the season with rather high expectations. They traded for Kawhi Leonard, and he is once again doing what he has done for the majority of his career: sitting out with an injury. That's a really unfair thing to say about a guy who is considered one of the top 75 players of all time. However, it unfortunately is the reality. The Raptors are 2-0 with Leonard and won by a combined 53 points. The Raptors still have some good talent on the floor, but their ceiling is much lower without Leonard available. Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Scottie Barnes are a solid combination, but the depth behind them leaves a lot to be desired, especially after the Leonard trade. Jakob Poeltl is listed as day-to-day, and he hasn't played since Oct. 30. Poeltl doesn't play many minutes anyway, but if he doesn't, good luck even attempting to stop Nikola Jokic. KAWHI LEONARD FINALLY RETURNS TO RAPTORS AFTER NBA DISCIPLINED CLIPPERS FOR SALARY CAP RULE CIRCUMVENTION It seems like the Denver Nuggets' championship window is one of those broken windows where you can't really move it up or down on the tracks. They still have Jokic, so the window is at least partially open. A healthy Jamal Murray gives the team a legitimate scoring threat to free up Jokic to be even more effective. Murray is one of the top five guys in the league when he is on a heater. There is no metric I can use to support it, but when he is in the zone, it seems like he is unguardable. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After they won their championship in 2023, the team kind of fell apart because they lost all of their depth. They haven't been back to the Finals since. However, the team has addressed those needs, and I think they're better than they've been in years. Christian Braun is not someone I'd view as a top-15 shooting guard. Cameron Johnson is a solid small forward, and Aaron Gordon continues to do a bit of everything. More importantly, DeMar DeRozan, Tyus Jones and Marvin Bagley III are a solid trio off the bench that should maintain or lead the team when Jokic is out. FROM COOPER FLAGG TO DEMAR DEROZAN, THE BEST NBA AWARD BETS HEADING INTO THE NEW SEASON The Nuggets continue to be one of the best teams in the league. They are coming off a loss, and despite being just 3-3 for the season, they haven't lost back-to-back games this year. The bigger issue is that I think the Raptors are going to have significant difficulties on defense. Quickley and Barrett can't guard Murray, and Barnes might deal with Jokic if Poeltl is out, but either option is still an advantage for Denver. The line on this one seems like Leonard will play, but he is out for sure. Give me the Nuggets -4.5. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb694d726b22deeb6af5a6 Fox News Voter Poll: 2026 midterm elections usher in a blue wave as Democrats win control of Congress te 2026-11-04T17:20:13.776Z Fox News Voter Poll: 2026 midterm elections usher in a blue wave as Democrats win control of Congress In a historic midterm election, Democrats swept both the House and Senate, riding a blue wave spurred by widespread voter discontent. The economy, government corruption, war in Iran and increasingly negative views of President Donald Trump's job performance created a perfect storm for Democrats to flip Senate seats in Republican stronghold states. At the time of publication, Democrats hold a 54-seat majority in the Senate and have secured 228 seats in the house. The tossup Senate race in Alaska remains too close to call at this time. The Fox News Voter Poll surveyed more than 100,000 registered voters nationwide from Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026, combining online and telephone interviews with in-person surveys of Election Day voters. After the strong rightward shifts in the 2024 election, this year’s midterms marked a turn back to the left. The electorate remained divided by community type, gender, and education, a pattern that has become commonplace in recent elections. Suburban and urban voters, women and Hispanics sided with Democrats, while rural voters, men and voters without a college degree favored Republicans. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE Groups that helped power Trump’s 2024 win — namely rural, Hispanic, young, and independent voters — moved decidedly toward Democrats. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN A pivotal group in his win, rural voters backed Trump by 28 points in 2024. That advantage dropped by 10 points, to just 18 points in favor of Republican House candidates. Republicans underperformed among rural women. After Trump carried them by 21 points in 2024, Republican House candidates led among them by 8 points this year, an 13-point decline. At the same time, suburban women marched firmly toward Democrats. Harris won them by a 14-point margin, and they broke for Democratic House candidates by 24 points. That shift extended beyond community divides. Hispanic voters, who showed surprising support for Trump two years ago, backed Democratic House candidates by 27 points, after breaking for Harris by just 12 points. This was driven largely by Hispanic men, who after narrowly voting for Harris by 2 points in 2024, sided with the Democrats by 15 points. Young voters also followed a similar pattern. Often considered a reliable Democratic voting bloc, those under age 30 defied conventional wisdom and narrowly backed Harris by 4 points in 2024. Now, they backed Democratic House candidates by nearly 3-to-1. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH Young men made a complete reversal in their party preference, going from a 15-point margin for Trump to a 33-point margin for the Democratic House candidates, a 48-point swing. Slightly more Democrats than Republicans backed their party’s House candidates. While there was a small amount of defection on the right, the bigger move came from the middle. Independents backed Democratic candidates by 22 points, a 16-point shift from 2024, when they backed Harris by just 6 points. Within the Republican Party, the divide between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans widened. A narrow majority of Republicans (54%) considered themselves MAGA, and they voted almost unanimously for Republican candidates (99%). Fewer non-MAGA Republicans stayed with their party (85%). Beyond the demographic shifts, this was an election cycle marked by voter pessimism, economic frustration, and disillusionment with the Republican brand. Voters cast their ballots with a bleak view of the country in their minds. Three-quarters said they felt dissatisfied or angry about how things were going, while just a quarter were satisfied or enthusiastic. The anger divides along partisan lines: more than 6 in 10 Democrats were angry with how things were going, compared with 1 in 10 Republicans and more than a third of independents. This is a reversal from the 2022 midterms, when roughly half of Republicans were angry, compared with 15% of Democrats and 27% of independents. Frustration with the present extended into the future. Half said they expected life for the next generation to be worse than life today, twice the share who expected it to be better. Voters took those frustrations out on the president. Trump’s job approval stood at 38%-62%, a net rating of -24, and that disapproval was intense. More than half strongly disapproved of his job performance, double the number who strongly approved. Eight years ago, at the midterm point in his first term, his job approval rating was a stronger 44%-56%, a net rating of just -12. Even without Trump on the ballot, he was on the minds of many Americans. More said they cast their House vote to express opposition to him than to support him, nearly a 3-to-1 margin. Part of that opposition came from a sense that Trump did not understand what voters were going through. More voters said Trump prioritized his own personal interests than the country’s. They also gave him low marks on personal traits. More than 6 in 10 said he lacked the right priorities and did not fight for people like them. Narrow majorities said he was not a strong leader and lacked the mental capability to serve effectively. The president’s standing was also a drag on his party. Two years after winning unified control of Washington, the Republican Party was -18 points underwater, a -15-point slide from its net rating of -3 in 2024. The Democratic Party was unpopular as well, but its net rating held nearly steady, from -7 to -6. Each party’s voters were about equally loyal: nearly all Republicans and Democrats viewed their own party favorably. Independents were more favorable toward the Democrats, with 42% viewing the Democratic Party favorably, while they rated the Republican Party negatively by about 2-to-1. Views of the party also tracked the views of its leader. Democrats were nearly unanimous in their disapproval of Trump, while about 8 in 10 Republicans approved. Roughly 7 in 10 independents viewed the president unfavorably. Two years ago, voters gave the Republicans a chance to bring prices down. This year, they said tariffs, inflation, and a war in Iran pushed costs higher, and they used this election to call for change. The effects of inflation were inescapable for the majority, including 1 in 5 who called that hardship severe. Three-quarters rated the economy negatively, a stark reversal from this point in Trump’s first term, when positive ratings outnumbered negative ones by 2-to-1, as shown in the 2018 Fox News Voter Analysis survey (66% positive, 34% negative). Almost 7 in 10 of voters who gave the economy a negative rating voted for the Democrats. Among those with a positive economic outlook, Republicans were favored. Within the household budget, concerns about prices varied little across categories. The cost of gas and diesel was at the top, a worry that followed the Iran war and its effect on fuel prices. Healthcare and groceries were right behind, and a majority were very concerned about utilities. Voters’ views on Iran were closely linked to fuel costs. In general, about 6 in 10 believed the U.S. made the wrong decision in taking military action, and they backed the Democratic House candidate. Nearly all voters who called it the right decision supported Republicans. In an exclusive survey by Fox News and NORC at the University of Chicago, voters were asked about various priorities regarding the Iran war. The survey of approximately 3,000 registered voters was conducted Nov. 1-3, 2026, by phone and online using NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak panel. More than two-thirds said it was very important to avoid a prolonged conflict in Iran, while half said the same about stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Ultimately, gas prices took priority over security threats. When asked to choose, nearly twice as many voters preferred ending the military involvement to bring down gas prices as preferred restarting military action to stop nuclear weapons development. More than 8 in 10 Democrats favored ending the conflict to bring down gas prices, as did around 6 in 10 independents. The same share of Republicans, 6 in 10, favored restarting military action. Still, just over half of Republicans saw it as very important to avoid a prolonged conflict in the region, as did a majority of Democrats and independents. When it comes to higher-than-usual prices, voters were considerably more likely to point to Trump’s policies than to factors outside his control. A majority said his policies had made conditions in the U.S. worse, while fewer said they improved conditions. Tariffs were a central piece of that blame. About two-thirds said Trump’s tariffs hurt the national economy, and nearly as many said they hurt the economy in their own area. About 2 in 10 said tariffs helped the national economy, and even fewer said they helped locally. While families wrestled with high prices, voters felt Trump was more focused on his own interests than the people he serves. That frustration extended to the economic system itself: nearly 7 in 10 said it favored the wealthy. Yet that skepticism coexisted with support for capitalism. More than half of voters viewed capitalism favorably, far more than the third who viewed socialism favorably. Voters liked the idea of the system but doubted how it worked for them. Government corruption and the cost of living were the two main drivers of the vote, with roughly half calling each crucial. Immigration and the Iran war followed closely, each crucial for more than a third, with AI and data centers further back. Democrats were the favored party among voters who said corruption, costs, Iran, and AI were crucial to their vote, while Republicans held their edge with voters focused on immigration. Frustration with costs and corruption was reflected in how voters saw the state of the country. The economy topped the list of issues facing the country, narrowly ahead of the state of democracy. Immigration came in a distant third, followed by healthcare, foreign policy, and crime. The prominence of democracy came mainly from Democrats, who named the state of democracy as their top issue (48%), ahead of the economy (36%). Independents put the economy first (39%), with democracy close behind (34%). Republicans ranked democracy third (16%), behind the economy (41%) and immigration (27%). Voters who named democracy and the economy as their top issue backed Democratic House candidates, while voters who prioritized immigration backed Republicans. Democrats also held an advantage when it came to which party would do a better job handling six of the eight issues tested, though often by modest margins. Their largest edge was on healthcare, followed by transgender policies. On the economy — the issue voters saw as the most important facing the country — Democrats led by 6 points, similar to their margins on foreign policy (+5). On government corruption, voters narrowly favored Democrats, but a third did not trust either party to handle one of the top issues facing the country. Republicans led only on immigration, with a 3-point lead. The parties ran even on taxes, and finished within two points of each other on AI. On healthcare, concern about costs was widespread, and those voters backed the Democratic House candidates. A clear majority favored a bigger federal role in helping Americans get care. Consequently, they gave the Trump administration poor marks on the issue, with majorities saying its policies made it harder to get the care they needed and made their own costs worse. On AI, voters approached this new political issue with wariness. A majority said it would do more to hurt society, a consensus reached by Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike, while a quarter said it would do more to help. Among partisans, Republicans were the most likely to say AI would have a positive impact on society, at 33%. At this point, neither party had a clear advantage on the issue: AI drew the highest share choosing neither party as better able to handle it, and the two parties finished within 2 points of each other, with Democrats narrowly pulling ahead. Data center construction drew a similar verdict. Three-quarters of voters opposed a new data center in their community. Those who opposed one backed the Democratic House candidates by 28 points, while those in favor backed Republicans by 45 points. Among rural voters, data centers had emerged as a defining issue. They also split 3-to-1 in opposition to building one in their community. On immigration, Republicans were favored to handle, but voters delivered a verdict of overreach on enforcement. A majority said the Trump administration’s actions had gone too far, with the rest split between about right and not far enough. Immigration and Customs Enforcement received mostly negative marks, with a majority of voters disapproving of its job performance. Most voters viewed immigrants favorably, saying they do more to help the country than to hurt it. Ratings of the institutions themselves were low. Congress drew approval from roughly a quarter, and the Supreme Court drew approval from about 4 in 10. Voters wanted a stronger Congress. A majority said Congress was not doing enough to provide checks and balances on the presidency, and those voters backed Democratic House candidates by 49 points. The Fox News Voter Poll is a survey conducted by SSRS with more than 100,000 registered voters nationwide. This survey was conducted Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026, concluding at the end of voting on Election Day. The poll combines data collected from registered voters online and by telephone with data collected in-person from Election Day voters at precincts across the country. In the final step, all the pre-election survey respondents and Election Day exit poll respondents are combined by adjusting the share of voting mode (absentee, early-in-person, and Election Day) based on the estimated composition of the national electorate. Once votes are counted, the survey results are also weighted to match the national election results. Results among all registered voters interviewed nationwide have an estimated margin of sampling error of plus or minus 0.5 percentage points, including the design effects. The error margin is larger among subgroups. Full methodological details are available here. The Fox News/NORC AmeriSpeak Study is a national survey of registered voters conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. This survey was conducted Nov. 1-3, 2026, concluding as polls close on Election Day. The poll is based on a random sample of approximately 3,000 registered voters drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak panel, interviewed online and by telephone in English and Spanish. Survey weights adjust to population totals for demographic and geographic characteristics, as well as voter-specific information including partisanship, and, once votes are counted, the results are weighted to the national popular vote for the House of Representatives. Results among all 3,464 registered voters interviewed nationwide have an estimated margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points, including the design effects. The error margin is larger among subgroups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6947726b22deeb6af586 Americans Lost $4 Million To Fake Psychic Plot, Prosecutors Say te 2026-11-04T17:20:07.820Z Americans Lost $4 Million To Fake Psychic Plot, Prosecutors Say Thousands of Americans were allegedly duped by letters from fake psychics promising a financial windfall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6945726b22deeb6af569 Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion te 2026-11-04T17:20:05.283Z Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion Sequoia is consolidating into a smaller, Bay Area–centered firm, shutting down the programs and offices it built during a 20-year expansion while announcing roughly $10 billion in new funds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6721726b22deeb6af462 Reddit users reveal significant luxury purchases that changed their lives for the better te 2026-11-04T17:10:57.270Z Reddit users reveal significant luxury purchases that changed their lives for the better What's the greatest luxury item that can change a person's life? That's currently a discussion that is unfolding on Reddit and as many of you know, I'm a big pro-Reddit guy. One of the reasons why Reddit is so much fun is because it's a giant abyss that can lead to just about any topic, discussion, debate or outcome. REDDIT USERS REVEAL 'RICH PEOPLE' HABITS THEY TRIED ONCE AND COULD NEVER GO BACK FROM For a nerd like myself, it's a goldmine, and that includes what I stumbled upon today. I was doing a Big J journalist deep dive Wednesday morning, and found a Reddit thread titled, "What’s an expensive ($1k-$10k) luxury item that changed your life for the better?" Immediate click. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Let's take a look at some of the top answers, and then we'll break it down: SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Lots of interesting, entertaining and fun answers. This might shock some people reading this who don't know I'm a working class man, but other than some special tools we're not going to talk about here, I don't think I own a single thing that's not real estate that cost more than $10,000. If you don't count any of my tech gear (computers, studio setup, etc.), then the answer is 100% that I don't own anything that cost more than $500. You learn to live lean when you grow up in the unrelenting and downright brutal winters of rural Wisconsin. Now, having said that, if I wanted to blow $10,000 or more on something to make my life more efficient, I feel like a private chef would be the obvious answer. It would save me a massive chunk of time. I already eat fairly healthy, but the time that goes into cooking and meal prep could be freed up for other activities, like monitoring geo-political situations around the globe. Other than that, I can't really say there's an obvious one that pops into my head. Do you have a luxury item that changed your life? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6717726b22deeb6af456 Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ Rout te 2026-11-04T17:10:47.224Z Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ Rout In a social media post, the vice president offered a critique of the administration’s agenda and messaging in what appeared to be an effort to separate himself from the president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6710726b22deeb6af440 Lake Powell Dead Pool Fears Ease Slightly te 2026-11-04T17:10:40.110Z Lake Powell Dead Pool Fears Ease Slightly Lake Powell has risen after heavy rains, temporarily easing concerns that low water levels could threaten hydropower production. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb670b726b22deeb6af437 America’s Future Will Be Decided by Whether We Can Build Together | Opinion te 2026-11-04T17:10:35.493Z America’s Future Will Be Decided by Whether We Can Build Together | Opinion Chuck Pennacchio argues that Americans must unite across movements, challenge entrenched power and organize locally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6706726b22deeb6af42e Luka Doncic Emerges as NBA MVP Favorite Amid Historic Start te 2026-11-04T17:10:30.094Z Luka Doncic Emerges as NBA MVP Favorite Amid Historic Start Lakers superstar Luka Doncic moves ahead of Victor Wembanyama in the NBA MVP race following his remarkable start to the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6700726b22deeb6af425 Warriors Hit With Unexpected Kristaps Porzingis Update te 2026-11-04T17:10:24.956Z Warriors Hit With Unexpected Kristaps Porzingis Update The Warriors were counting on Kristaps Porzingis this season, but a new report points to a much bigger problem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66fc726b22deeb6af41c Ravens Hit With Even More Crushing QB Injury News te 2026-11-04T17:10:20.467Z Ravens Hit With Even More Crushing QB Injury News The Baltimore Ravens have some serious issues at the quarterback position following injuries for Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66f6726b22deeb6af413 Notre Dame Warned It Could Be 'Toast' After First CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T17:10:14.329Z Notre Dame Warned It Could Be 'Toast' After First CFP Rankings After landing at No. 11 in the first CFP rankings, one analyst warns Notre Dame's season could be on the line against No. 1 Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66f2726b22deeb6af40a Analyst Names QB Target for Ravens After Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley Injuries te 2026-11-04T17:10:10.273Z Analyst Names QB Target for Ravens After Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley Injuries An ESPN analyst suggested a veteran quarterback the Baltimore Ravens could acquire before the trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb66ed726b22deeb6af3eb TUSD plans to close 5 Tucson schools as families push back te 2026-11-04T17:10:05.749Z TUSD plans to close 5 Tucson schools as families push back Families are pushing back on a Tucson Unified School District proposal to close five schools next year, a plan Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo says would save about $7 million and help the shrinking district grow again. The schools would merge into nearby campuses starting in the 2027-28 school year: Hudlow Elementary into Sewell Elementary Dunham Elementary into Marshall Elementary Cragin Elementary into Blenman Elementary Collier Elementary into Bloom Elementary Magee Middle School into Sabino High School The district also recommended two more consolidations for the 2028-29 school year: Secrist Middle School into Santa Rita High School, and Cavett Elementary School into Utterback Middle School to form a K-8 school. Trujillo said more consolidations could be announced. Trujillo addressed the gravity of the decision during an Oct. 27 news conference, describing the process as emotional and heartbreaking. “Schools are magical places,” Trujillo said. “They’re communities, they’re living, breathing communities that have been a point of pride in these neighborhoods for years.” Enrollment in the district has dropped by more than 20,000 students since 1999, according to TUSD data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics. The proposal calls for closing or consolidating schools to make better use of district buildings as enrollment drops. “I don’t want to be here discussing this. Our board doesn’t want to be here discussing this. Our communities don’t want to be here discussing this, but TUSD is not in a vacuum facing these challenges,” Trujillo said, explaining that public schools in cities across the U.S. are facing the same challenges and executing similar plans. Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. Under a TUSD proposal, five schools would consolidate into nearby campuses starting in the 2027-28 school year. The governing board will vote on the plan Dec. 8. National Center for Education Statistics data shows 571 public schools closed nationwide from 2021 through 2022. “It is a function of legislation, partly, that is anti-public school and has done everything possible to bust out the traditional public schools (and) expansion of vouchers or the expansion of ... private and charter schools that don’t have to play by the same rules that the public schools do,” Trujillo said. The district released the recommendations over a week, spacing out the announcements so Trujillo could visit each affected school and talk with staff. The affected schools were carefully selected, Trujillo said, based on factors including underutilization of facilities and enrollment. “What we are rolling out tonight is an aggressive reconfiguration of the district, not aimed at budget stabilization, but aimed two ways,” Trujillo said. “Number one, growing this district again. Secondly, and actually equally as important, creating a superior and excellent academic product for our students better than what we’re able to do now.” At the governing board meeting after the news conference, Trujillo said the plan includes investments in child care and transportation, including free before- and after-school care and express bus routes to get students to and from school faster. The plan has drawn backlash from families who don’t want to leave their schools. A petition circulating online asks the governing board to reject the plan and keep Collier Elementary School open. The petition’s website acknowledges the district’s struggles but describes the consolidation plan as anything but a solution. “We understand that TUSD is facing difficult decisions as enrollment declines and financial pressures grow,” the petition said. “We recognize that these challenges are real. But closing neighborhood schools should never be treated as a simple numbers game, especially when the consequences will be felt by children, families, and communities for years to come.” Bridgette Patterson’s children attend Cragin Elementary, where she serves as president of the Parent Teacher Organization. She attended the meeting to share her thoughts with the board. “Cragin closing would affect more than our students. It would impact a neighborhood, community partnerships and years of investments made in our school. We strongly encourage every governing board member to come out and visit Cragin before making a decision,” Patterson said. “Walk our campus, explore our classrooms, playgrounds and gardens and see firsthand everything our school has to offer.” Trujillo said the suggestions in the consolidation package would immediately save an estimated $7 million, with an additional $17 million to $18 million of projected savings in bond dollars. “Our goal is to better utilize the funding that we have available, the resources that we have available to put them in areas where we have a greater concentration of employees and students to better serve them,” Trujillo said. “That is hard to do when we’re spending millions of dollars in facilities that are underutilized.” More information will be available in the coming weeks, as the governing board will be presented with the finalized reconfiguration plan on Nov. 10, in advance of a Nov. 17 public hearing. The board will vote on its final decision Dec. 8. Nya Belcastro is a University of Arizona student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at nya2005@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb64ab726b22deeb6af3cf Celebrating 100 years of sisterhood te 2026-11-04T17:00:27.177Z Celebrating 100 years of sisterhood One hundred years of friendship, leadership and service will be celebrated on Nov. 6 as the Phoenix Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi, one of Arizona’s longstanding women’s organizations, marks its centennial anniversary. Chartered in 1926, the Phoenix Alumnae Club has spent a century bringing together women of all generations and backgrounds while supporting literacy initiatives, educational opportunities and charitable efforts throughout the Valley. “Reaching 100 years is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the enduring bonds of sisterhood and service that have defined our club for generations,” said Wendy Brooks, president of the Phoenix Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi. “We are proud of our history and excited to continue serving our community for years to come.” Literacy has long been at the heart of the Phoenix Alumnae Club’s community impact. Through partnerships with local public schools and charitable organizations, including Kids Need to Read, club members regularly donate books and participate in programs that encourage literacy and foster a lifelong love of reading. The club also supports education through scholarship fundraising. Learn more at www.phoenixpibetaphi.org. For celebration tickets or additional information, email president@phoenixpibetaphi.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb64a1726b22deeb6af38f How a Logger From Maine Toppled a Giant of the Senate te 2026-11-04T17:00:17.925Z How a Logger From Maine Toppled a Giant of the Senate Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for 30 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb649f726b22deeb6af376 States That Shifted Most in the Midterms te 2026-11-04T17:00:15.092Z States That Shifted Most in the Midterms Several GOP-leaning states recorded dramatic swings toward Democrats, reshaping the Senate and governor maps after the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb649c726b22deeb6af36d Vikings Encouraged to ‘Go Big or Go Home’ With Justin Herbert Trade te 2026-11-04T17:00:12.868Z Vikings Encouraged to ‘Go Big or Go Home’ With Justin Herbert Trade An ESPN analyst urged the Minnesota Vikings to pursue Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert before the trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb649a726b22deeb6af364 Fever's Caitlin Clark Reveals Toughest WNBA Player to Match Up Against te 2026-11-04T17:00:10.513Z Fever's Caitlin Clark Reveals Toughest WNBA Player to Match Up Against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark names A'ja Wilson as the WNBA's toughest matchup and explains what makes her so difficult to stop Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6498726b22deeb6af35b Russian Drones Sank Civilian Ship on NATO’s Black Sea Doorstep, Official Says te 2026-11-04T17:00:08.046Z Russian Drones Sank Civilian Ship on NATO’s Black Sea Doorstep, Official Says Drone attacks on Black Sea shipping have often gone unattributed, both Moscow and Kyiv using naval drones in their war efforts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6493726b22deeb6af33e I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling te 2026-11-04T17:00:03.795Z I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling Apple's AI-powered Siri Recaps won me over in just one day, despite my privacy reservations. But there's still room for improvement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb624d726b22deeb6af2ec Majority of Americans broadly reject socialist ideology even as far left surges to power te 2026-11-04T16:50:21.471Z Majority of Americans broadly reject socialist ideology even as far left surges to power Most Americans have a negative view of socialism, according to the Fox News Voter Poll, even as left-wing candidates across the country notched resounding victories on Election Day. Of the 100,000 registered voters surveyed, 54% viewed socialism unfavorably, while roughly a third viewed the ideology favorably. Attitudes to capitalism were nearly the exact inverse, with 57% holding a positive view and 32% viewing it negatively. Voters may be skeptical of socialism, but they overwhelmingly believe the current economic system is stacked against them, with 69% saying the economy favors the wealthy, according to the poll, which was conducted by SSRS from Oct. 19 to Nov. 3, 2026. TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET This dynamic — voters rejecting the label of socialism while also believing the rich enjoy disproportionate economic benefits — could explain why Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed won, despite the opposition portraying them as too radical. El-Sayed, who defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, repeatedly said throughout the campaign that he was a capitalist who did not support unfettered, laissez-faire capitalism. "I believe in capitalism. I just believe that capitalism has to be regulated," El-Sayed said in a July interview with CNN's Manu Raju. "We live in a society right now where too many monopolies and oligopolies can buy politicians to get their way." On top of his antitrust focus, El-Sayed frequently hammered away at billionaires, pledging to pursue taxation policies to make them "pay their fair share." UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CONTRADICT EL-SAYED’S ‘CAPITALIST’ NARRATIVE Notably, El-Sayed rejected the Democratic socialist label despite supporting Medicare-for-all and routinely campaigning with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the policy's most prominent champion and a self-described Democratic socialist. James Talarico in Texas is another Democratic candidate who won big on Tuesday after explicitly pairing his strong belief in capitalism with a sharp critique of wealth and income inequality. "We have got to take on these monopolies, this consolidation, because again, it’s fundamentally anti-capitalist," Talarico said during a CNN town hall in October. "Right now, again, because billionaires can buy politicians, all of the gains in this economy, all of the growth is going to the top. All of the wealth is being accumulated by the top 1%." The Fox News poll's results suggest that at least some voters who embrace capitalism and reject socialism were still comfortable supporting candidates like El-Sayed and Talarico, who ran to the left of the typical Democratic nominee without embracing socialism themselves. The distinction is notable given the political landscape El-Sayed and Talarico faced. Both men were repeatedly branded socialists or Democratic socialists by Republicans, but each responded by defending their preferred form of regulated capitalism. That distinguishes them from political allies such as Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who have embraced the Democratic socialist label while representing deep-blue constituencies in Vermont and New York City, respectively. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6243726b22deeb6af2cf Texas Turns Blue: Inside the GOP’s Midterm Bloodbath te 2026-11-04T16:50:11.564Z Texas Turns Blue: Inside the GOP’s Midterm Bloodbath Democrats swept every statewide race in Republicans' most populous stronghold, ending a decades-long losing streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb623e726b22deeb6af2c6 TSA Workers Could Get Early Access to Pay Under New Plan te 2026-11-04T16:50:06.399Z TSA Workers Could Get Early Access to Pay Under New Plan The TSA is exploring options which could prevent worker cashflow problems in the event of another shutdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6018726b22deeb6af24a Far-left streamer Hasan Piker gloats after Dem blowout, promises ‘jail’ for conservative enemies te 2026-11-04T16:40:56.310Z Far-left streamer Hasan Piker gloats after Dem blowout, promises ‘jail’ for conservative enemies The progressive streamer closely tied to Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who was cast as a boogeyman by the GOP during the midterm campaign, threatened jail time for at least two of his conservative online counterparts — despite having no real power to make that happen. Hasan Piker mocked God as sweeping victories, including in traditional Republican strongholds, rolled in for Democrats Tuesday night. "WE'RE GONNA PUT YOUR ASS IN JAIL EVERYONE GET MORE WOKE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!," Piker said on X, replying to conservative commentator Matt Van Swol, who was bemoaning what he described as a "blue tsunami" on election night. "YOURE [sic] GOING TO JAIL JIGSAW (for being criminally ugly)," he later said to far-right personality Laura Loomer, an ally of President Donald Trump. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE Piker was a major source of controversy on the campaign trail after El-Sayed invited him to Michigan near the end of his primary race, which he ultimately won over establishment Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, who was seeking a promotion to the upper chamber. The Los Angeles streamer continued associating himself with the most radical wings of the Democratic Party when he appeared in the final days of the campaign in Minneapolis alongside embattled Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to rally with her following a raid of her Washington, D.C. home tied to an immigration fraud probe. Piker was born in the United States but raised in Turkey before returning to America, said in 2019. He previously said that "America deserved 9/11," praised Mao Zedong and Communist China, said capitalists should be murdered in the streets and is known for expressing antisemitic sentiments, among making other controversial comments. EL-SAYED TRIES TO PUT THE HASAN PIKER DEBATE BEHIND HIM AS MIDTERMS APPROACH El-Sayed was asked to condemn Piker on multiple occasions, but refused, instead insisting his campaign was not about a "streamer from California." Still, images emerged of the two partying together on the day of the primary election this summer. Some of Piker's comments drew condemnation from Democratic Party leaders, including him saying in September suggesting that Jews were causing violence against themselves due to their support for Israel. ANTISEMITIC STREAMER FINALLY MAKES DEM LEADER SNAP WITH RARE REBUKE: ‘MALICIOUS’ "The malicious claim that American Jews are inviting violence against themselves is dangerous and antisemitic," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. said in response. He later appeared on CNN, calling Piker's comments "malicious" and saying they "should not be tolerated by anyone in the public square." Piker celebrated Senator-elect James Talarico's historic win in Texas by repeating a controversial comment from the Democrat that Republicans used to attack him during his race. The soon-to-be senator was painted as too extreme for once saying "God is nonbinary." "GOD IS NONBINARY NOW MFS!!! ITS LAW!!!" the radical streamer said. JAMES TALARICO BLAMES RISE IN GOP 'EXTREMISM' FOR PROMPTING HIS 'GOD IS NON-BINARY,' SIX SEXES REMARKS Piker reiterated that message Wednesday morning. RADICAL SOCIALIST WING'S HUGE NIGHT REVEALS ASCENDING CLOUT WITHIN DEMOCRATIC PARTY "why [sic] is the texas [sic] senator more progressive than most blue dogs in purple house districts? talarico [sic] should now the baseline for the party. god is nonbinary baby! everyone get more socialist now!!!!!!" he posted on social media. "WOKE IS SO BACK," he said in another post. Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress Tuesday night in historic fashion, and hopes from Republicans that far-left elements of the oparty might hinder their chances in taking back control went unrealized. So far, Democrats stand at 54 Senate seats after sweeping wins in typically red Texas, ruby-red Kansas and other Republican strongholds like South Carolina. Votes are still being counted into Wednesday in a tight race in Alaska, that could see Democrats winning yet another seat in the Senate and widening their majority over the GOP. The outcome of the midterms could have massive implications for the 2028 race, as well, where Republicans will face one of their biggest-ever challenging in trying to flip back the upper chamber. Needing only 218 to control the House, Democrats went into Wednesday morning with 228 seats in the House, with more projected to filter in as ballots are counted and races are called. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6013726b22deeb6af241 Vance's scathing Iran war postmortem puts potential 2028 GOP showdown in focus: 'Everyone knows why' te 2026-11-04T16:40:51.449Z Vance's scathing Iran war postmortem puts potential 2028 GOP showdown in focus: 'Everyone knows why' Vice President JD Vance delivered a blunt assessment of Republicans' sweeping midterm losses Wednesday morning, pointing at the Iran war as the driving force behind the party's election-night defeats.  "But the real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone," said Vance on X. "The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night. If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest. But everyone knows why we lost," said Vance. "And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there." While President Donald Trump publicly addressed the results, which handed the Democrat Party control of the House and Senate come January, Vance remained quiet until posting a lengthy statement on X Wednesday. He argued that Republicans lost voters who backed the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 amid frustration over the war, rising costs and U.S. relations with Israel. TRUMP DRAWS RED LINE AGAINST NEWLY EMPOWERED DEMOCRATS, VOWING IMMEDIATE VETOES Vance's blunt assessment comes as speculation mounts over his own political future, with the vice president widely viewed as a potential 2028 Republican presidential contender. Vance has said he has not decided whether to run and planned to weigh his future after the midterms, raising fresh questions about how the GOP's sweeping losses could shape his White House ambitions. "The main problem is that many people who voted for Trump/Vance in 2024 voted for Democrats in 2026," said Vance. The midterm elections dealt Republicans a crushing defeat, with Democrats flipping at least seven Senate seats and more than two dozen House districts to seize control of both chambers of Congress. Vance's remarks mark a shift in his public assessment of the war's political consequences, after previously defending aspects of the administration's military campaign while expressing concerns about prolonged U.S. involvement overseas. TRUMP ADMITS IRAN WAR CONTRIBUTED TO GOP MIDTERM LOSSES, INSISTS IT WAS NECESSARY Beyond ending the war, Vance argued that Republicans must address the cost of living, recommit to an America First agenda and "change our relationship to Israel." "In the next few months, there's going to be a lot of gaslighting. Expect to hear any number of establishment politicians say the solution to our woes is amnesty. I'm open to the idea that we should change enforcement—by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance. But anyone pushing amnesty is lying to you," he said. Vance said he remained hopeful about the country's future and urged voters angry over the election results to channel their frustration into renewed political action. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "To the people who are just pissed at the results, you should be. Let’s take that anger and get back to the work of saving our country," said Vance. Fox News Digital reached out to the Vice President's Office and White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb600f726b22deeb6af238 Democrats seize majority of governors’ offices in election-night shift te 2026-11-04T16:40:47.425Z Democrats seize majority of governors’ offices in election-night shift Democrats will hold a majority of the nation’s governorships after a series of victories on election night, shifting control of one of the most influential levels of government in the country to the political party opposite of the White House. As of Wednesday morning, Democrats controlled 28 governorships to Republicans' 20. Two races, Kansas and Alaska, have yet to be called.  The results mark a significant reversal from the political landscape heading into the election, when Republicans held 26 governors’ offices compared with 24 for Democrats. Democrats needed a net gain of at least two seats to take the majority. While congressional control typically generates the most attention, governors across the country play a central role in setting state policy, approving or vetoing legislation, managing state agencies and directing responses to major issues including public safety, education, healthcare, immigration and abortion. They also oversee state elections and frequently serve as the most prominent political figures in their states. The Democratic gains will give the party greater influence over policy in state capitals across the country, even as Republicans continue to control many state legislatures. The impact of the shift will vary by state, particularly in places where the governor’s party does not control both chambers of the legislature. The election-night results in gubernatorial races across the country could also play a role in the 2028 election cycle as Democrats will have a broader bench of governors to potentially choose from ahead of the 2028 presidential contest. Governors often become national party leaders, presidential contenders and prominent surrogates during congressional and White House campaigns. A BLUE WAVE IN GOVERNORS' MANSIONS COULD HURT FAMILIES MORE THAN A BLUE CONGRESS The new balance could also intensify battles between Democratic governors and the Republican-led federal government on issues including immigration enforcement, environmental regulations, education policy and federal funding. Republicans, meanwhile, will be forced to defend a smaller share of the nation’s governorships in the next election cycle while working to prevent further losses in states where Democrats made gains. 100 DAY SPRINT TO THE MIDTERMS KICKS OFF AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS CLASH FOR CONTROL ACROSS THE COUNTRY The shift does not automatically translate into unified Democratic control of state governments. In many states, legislative majorities, attorneys general and other elected officials will continue to shape how much power governors can exercise. But the outcome represents a clear expansion of Democratic influence in state government and provides the party with a broader platform to advance its agenda nationwide. The development could also create headaches for the Trump administration as it opens up more of a potential for lawsuits against the federal government as well as the likelihood of clashes over federal policies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb6001726b22deeb6af22c What’s Left? Here Are the Midterm Races That Have Not Been Called. te 2026-11-04T16:40:33.291Z What’s Left? Here Are the Midterm Races That Have Not Been Called. Democrats clinched control of Congress, but the full scale of the party’s landslide, and Republicans’ losses, remained unknown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5ffa726b22deeb6af212 Data Centers Were the Big Loser of the Midterms te 2026-11-04T16:40:26.890Z Data Centers Were the Big Loser of the Midterms Newsweek found that lawmakers with records most in favor of accelerating data centers were most likely to lose their reelections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5ff5726b22deeb6af209 CFP Committee Chair Under Fire for Alabama's Controversial Ranking te 2026-11-04T16:40:21.395Z CFP Committee Chair Under Fire for Alabama's Controversial Ranking Alabama's ranking in the first College Football Playoff rankings drew backlash after the committee chair explained the reasoning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5fee726b22deeb6af200 Missouri's Second-Biggest Energy Company Wants To Raise Bills te 2026-11-04T16:40:14.152Z Missouri's Second-Biggest Energy Company Wants To Raise Bills If the bid by Evergy Missouri West is approved, bills would rise in the state by around $207 annually. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5fe6726b22deeb6af1e0 Votantes del oeste de Tucson escuchan a los candidatos en un foro en El Rio te 2026-11-04T16:40:06.955Z Votantes del oeste de Tucson escuchan a los candidatos en un foro en El Rio Leer en inglés Desde los precios de la gasolina y los centros de datos hasta la seguridad escolar, los votantes del lado oeste escucharon a siete candidatos que aspiran a cargos en el Congreso, la Legislatura estatal, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima y la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson durante un foro realizado el 15 de octubre. El evento fue organizado por America’s Future Project y El Rio Neighborhood Association, quienes señalaron que su objetivo era brindar a los residentes la oportunidad de conocer personalmente a los candidatos y consultarles sobre temas que afectan a las familias de clase trabajadora. America’s Future Project estuvo a cargo de la moderación del foro. El republicano Daniel Butierez, quien participa por tercera vez consecutiva en una contienda electoral por el Distrito Congresional 7, explicó que decidió postularse debido a la larga trayectoria de su familia en la región y porque él no se considera un político. Butierez abordó el problema de los altos precios de la gasolina, comentando que, como propietario de dos empresas de pintura, siente el impacto económico cada vez que debe repostar combustible para su flota de vehículos. Su propuesta es apoyar a las pequeñas empresas atrayendo industria a la región, lo que generaría nuevos ingresos; algo que, a su juicio, no ocurre con los empleos gubernamentales. Según él, este enfoque permitirá que los consumidores adquieran bienes y servicios de pequeñas empresas, lo que a su vez facilitará que estos negocios ofrezcan mejores beneficios a sus empleados. “Todo comienza con la generación de ingresos,” afirmó Butierez. “Actualmente, nuestra economía está empeorando cada vez más y las comunidades se están volviendo más pobres. Esto sucede porque la carga impositiva no deja de aumentar, y esos fondos recaudados mediante impuestos se destinan a financiar organizaciones no gubernamentales vinculadas al gobierno y a pagar a empleados públicos; es una situación insostenible.” Al ser consultado sobre si apoyaba recortes al programa SNAP, Butierez no dio una respuesta directa, aunque subrayó la importancia de combatir el fraude dentro del sistema. Mencionó haber sido testigo de cómo “cientos” de residentes locales cometieron fraude en el programa SNAP tras ser desalojados de sus viviendas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 por falta de pago del alquiler. La oponente demócrata de Butierez, la congresista estadounidense Adelita Grijalva, no asistió al evento debido a un compromiso previo. El Foco de Tucson es gratuito para todos los lectores gracias a sus donantes. Únete a ellos. Tre’Davon Rhodes, a la izquierda, estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona y candidato a la junta directiva del TUSD, conversa con Val Romero tras el foro del 15 de octubre. Ian Stash / El Foco de Tucson. En el Distrito Legislativo 20, la representante estatal Betty Villegas, demócrata que busca la reelección a la Cámara estatal sin oponentes en la boleta, habló sobre su experiencia ayudando a familias de South Tucson con problemas de vivienda y cómo espera aplicar ese conocimiento para abordar la crisis de vivienda a nivel estatal. Villegas criticó el argumento de algunos legisladores de que desregular el sector de la vivienda impulsaría el desarrollo privado, señalando que esto no ofrece ninguna garantía de rendición de cuentas. “Si estamos ofreciendo incentivos, exenciones fiscales o dispensas a los promotores inmobiliarios desde el inicio, necesitamos mecanismos de rendición de cuentas para asegurar que los ahorros que ellos obtienen se trasladen al usuario final,” afirmó Villegas. En la contienda por el Distrito 5 de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima, el candidato republicano Jeff Rhodes explicó que decidió postularse porque se siente desalentado por el deterioro de Tucson y del condado, atribuido al aumento de los impuestos y a lo que él percibe como una falta de rendición de cuentas un aspecto que espera corregir. Asimismo, Jeff Rhodes ha prometido votar en contra de cualquier incremento de impuestos en el Condado de Pima, en caso de resultar electo. Otro de los temas abordados fue el de los centros de datos, uno de los asuntos más polémicos en la región. Jeff Rhodes señaló que no apoya una moratoria sobre los centros de datos y que cada caso debería evaluarse individualmente según sus beneficios económicos. No obstante, aboga por regulaciones estrictas: por ejemplo, exigir que estos centros generen al menos el 110% de la energía que consumen y que el excedente se incorpore a la red eléctrica para ayudar a reducir los costos de los servicios públicos para el resto de los usuarios. También propone exigir sistemas de refrigeración de circuito cerrado para minimizar el consumo de agua, además de que cuenten con su propia fuente de abastecimiento hídrico. Por último, Rhodes sostuvo que cualquier centro de datos en el condado debería construirse exclusivamente en zonas industriales o fuera de los límites de la ciudad.  El actual supervisor del Distrito 5, Andrés Cano quien fue designado en abril de 2025 para completar el mandato de su predecesor, Grijalva, señaló que sus tres prioridades más urgentes son la economía, la educación y la protección del medio ambiente. Cano fue uno de los dos supervisores que votaron en contra del polémico centro de datos Project Blue en diciembre de 2025, cuando la junta aprobó un acuerdo con la promotora Beale Infrastructure por 3 votos a favor y 2 en contra. El centro de datos, proyectado cerca del Pima County Fairgrounds, ocuparía una superficie de 290 acres. Cano justificó su postura aludiendo a la enorme incertidumbre que le expresaron sus electores. Residentes del lado oeste se reúnen en el Centro Vecinal El Rio antes de un foro de candidatos celebrado el 15 de octubre, en el que se abordaron temas que van desde la vivienda hasta la seguridad escolar. Ian Stash / El Foco de Tucson. El acuerdo prometía 180 empleos permanentes y miles de puestos de trabajo en el sector de la construcción. Cano señaló que sería mejor seguir invirtiendo en pequeñas empresas para atraer empleos. “En lugar de buscar a estas grandes compañías con sede en San Francisco que están ganando miles de millones a nuestra costa, ¿por qué no invertir en los pequeños negocios familiares del Distrito 5? Los restaurantes y los comercios locales que, en este momento, necesitan nuestro apoyo,” afirmó Cano. “Creo que siempre existe una manera de lograr un desarrollo económico sólido y saludable en nuestra región sin tener que sacrificar, a cambio, nuestros desiertos sonorenses.” En la contienda por la junta directiva del TUSD, Tre’Davon “Tre” Rhodes, estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona, compartió su historia personal. Atribuyó su éxito a la educación que recibió en las escuelas del TUSD, así como al apoyo de sus maestros, consejeros y directores. Criado por una madre soltera mientras su padre estaba encarcelado, Tre Rhodes promueve en su campaña una mayor diversidad en las trayectorias educativas, entornos de aprendizaje más sólidos tanto para los estudiantes como para el personal, y un cambio de mentalidad dentro del distrito. “Creo que debemos dejar atrás esa narrativa de que somos un "distrito en decadencia" o que el distrito simplemente está fracasando,” dijo Tre Rhodes. “Eso no nos llevará al éxito en el futuro. Necesitamos demostrar a la gente que el TUSD es el lugar donde sus hijos pueden alcanzar el mayor éxito; es el espacio donde se les puede ofrecer la mayor cantidad de oportunidades para su futuro y donde pueden prosperar. Por eso, les invito a conocer mi historia y a usarla como inspiración para traer a sus hijos al TUSD.” Jennifer Eckstrom, presidenta de la junta directiva del TUSD, mencionó que ha apoyado iniciativas como la ampliación de algunos centros escolares del TUSD incorporando desde el cuarto hasta el sexto grado con el fin de retener a las familias, así como programas de recuperación de créditos académicos.  Tras un tiroteo escolar ocurrido en Oregón el mismo día del foro, Eckstrom también subrayó su apoyo a medidas de seguridad escolar, tales como la mejora del vallado y la instalación de un botón de pánico que todo el personal pueda activar en cualquier momento para contactar a las autoridades ante una emergencia de seguridad o de salud. Val Romero, miembro de la junta directiva del TUSD elegido en 2022, comentó que, al asumir su cargo, le sorprendió la gran cantidad de trabajo que era necesario realizar. Desde entonces, señaló, se han logrado avances significativos, pero aún queda mucho por hacer, especialmente en lo que respecta a la asistencia escolar, el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes y la educación técnica y profesional. Romero afirmó que aprendió mucho sobre cómo servir al distrito mediante sus visitas a las escuelas. Asimismo, destacó la importancia de los programas especializados del distrito como los de mariachi, medicina deportiva y artes culinarias, así como las iniciativas de innovación y el programa de tecnología diésel en la escuela secundaria Santa Rita. “Sabemos que no todo el mundo podrá ir a la universidad,” dijo Romero. “Y estamos perdiendo a muchos de nuestros estudiantes, que se marchan a otras comunidades que ofrecen mejores condiciones y más oportunidades.” Ian Stash es egresado de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente en Tucson. Puedes contactarlo en ianjgs16@gmail.com.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d9a726b22deeb6af188 Montreal Canadiens make wrong kind of history with four-goal choke job almost too shocking to believe te 2026-11-04T16:30:18.421Z Montreal Canadiens make wrong kind of history with four-goal choke job almost too shocking to believe One of the coolest things about sports is that even when things feel bleak, your team is never truly out of it until the final whistle blows. From the Patriots' 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI to the Red Sox coming back from the brink of death in the 2004 ALCS, we've learned as sports fans that there's almost no such thing as a "safe lead." With all that being said, some leads really are too big to choke away, and even the most optimistic fans can discern when it's time to throw in the towel and head for the exits. A football team up by 35 points with a minute and a half to go in the game certainly isn't squandering away the win, and there are plenty of other examples of leads that are virtually insurmountable. Hockey fans thought they had an idea of what that number was for pretty much the entire history of the sport until last night, when the Montreal Canadiens were absolutely bending the visiting Winnipeg Jets over a barrel at the Bell Centre. TEAM USA HERO CONNOR HELLEBUYCK DISCUSSES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLAYING HOCKEY IN US AND CANADA The Habs had a 4-0 lead with less than three minutes to go in the third period. Read that sentence again, and then try to wrap your head around any team blowing a lead like that. KNICKS MIRACULOUSLY OVERCOME 29-POINT DEFICIT TO TAKE COMMANDING 3-1 LEAD IN NBA FINALS OVER SPURS You don't need to imagine it, though, as the Montreal faithful had to witness firsthand what is now the biggest collapse in NHL history. I saw some of the hockey accounts I follow on X last night making vague allusions to an "epic collapse" happening in Montreal, but between putting my son to bed and trying to stay off social media to avoid the "post-midterm doom scroll," I figured I'd just go to sleep and see what the fuss was about in the morning. In my wildest dreams, I couldn't imagine this was what they were talking about. Blowing a four-goal lead with three minutes left in the game is unfathomable. Hollywood would have lit your script on fire and then pissed on the ashes if you handed them an ending like that. For crying out loud, the minute that first goal for the Jets got home, Montreal should have just dumped the puck in Winnipeg's zone and parked the bus. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It's three minutes! You can waste about 20 seconds at a time just pinning the puck against the boards. How does this happen? The game even went to overtime, so the Habs still had a chance to right the ship and avoid history, but that apparently wasn't in the cards either. It's a regular season NHL game in November, which normally means everyone will forget it ever happened two days later. 99.9% of the time, that would be the case, but no hockey fan will ever forget about this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d98726b22deeb6af17f What the 2026 midterm results mean for Capitol Hill te 2026-11-04T16:30:16.941Z What the 2026 midterm results mean for Capitol Hill Political observers will rank the midterm elections of 2026 alongside the epic sea changes of 1994, 2010 and 2018. It's generally thought that the 1994 midterm, which propelled Newt Gingrich to the House speakership was the most seismic. That’s largely because Republicans hadn’t controlled the House in 40 years. But 2026 will likely rival 1994, because of how Democrats overperformed in House races in Trump-favored districts, overcame redistricting in Texas and Florida, and won in states like South Carolina and Kansas. Don't forget that heading into this cycle, 23 of the 35 seats favored Republicans. On paper, this looked like a favorable year for the GOP. The question is just how large the margins might be for Democrats, and what that means when it comes to working – or not working – with President Donald Trump. The president has signaled he’ll veto extreme measures which come from Congress under Democratic control, but also offered to work together on certain issues. TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Democrats could argue the vote was a mandate to rebuke the president. Some won’t be willing to work with him at all. Trump is out the door in a little over two years. He suffered historic losses in states and districts which he carried by double digits two years ago. Democrats are already threatening administration officials they'd better "lawyer up," promising a host of inquests into alleged corruption and influence peddling. Yes, there will be lots of attention on Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich., and DSA-affiliated members coming to Washington like Reps.-elect Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez of New York, Melat Kiros of Colorado, Donavan McKinney of Michigan and Chris Rabb of Pennsylvania. They will push "Medicare for all" and efforts to defund ICE and will oppose money and aid to Israel. But, how much of that truly gets across the finish line? While Democrats made extraordinary gains in both the House and Senate, they did so with moderates. Newly minted House Democrats who flipped solid GOP turf are the true majority-makers, not progressives. So, while hard-left Democrats might pitch bills to pack the Supreme Court or convert Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico into states, the pathways for those measures are challenging. Democrats, regardless of where they reside on the political spectrum, won on a message of affordability. Democrats must show they can move the meter on gas prices and the cost of groceries. AMERICA SAW THE BLUE WAVE COMING — BUT DRASTICALLY UNDERESTIMATED THE EXTENT OF THE DEM TSUNAMI Rep.-elect Don Leonard, a Democrat, upset Republican Rep. Mike Carey in central Ohio. Rep.-elect Rebecca Cooke, D-Wis., defeated Republican Derrick Van Orden. Rep.-elect Christina Bohannan, D-Iowa, defeated Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Rep.-elect Fred Wellman, D-Mo., unexpectedly toppled Rep. Ann Wagner. Democrats are just renting these districts for now. They will be in play again in 2028. However, for the first time in years, Democrats have seriously encroached into Republican turf in the Midwest and the South. That phenomenon is emphasized even more so by the victories of Sens.-elect Adam Hamilton of Kansas, Josh Turek of Iowa and Annie Andrews of South Carolina. These moderates didn’t get there by tying themselves to the Left. They can’t support some of the more extreme themes propounded by progressives and the DSA. So, it’s doubtful those left-wing ideas go anywhere. That sets the table for a schism between moderates and progressives and could spark an internecine firestorm inside the Democratic Party. This is also about the math. It's possible that Democrats land more than 240 House seats and build on their current 54 seats. Let’s say the House and Senate do pass some legislation which President Trump promises to veto. If the legislation is semi-bipartisan, it would only take about 50 House Republicans to join in with Democrats to meet the two-thirds threshold of 290 votes to override a veto. In the Senate, 67 votes are necessary to override. It may be a little tougher to cobble together the votes of 13 Republicans to join Democrats. Trump will always have his allies on Capitol Hill, but Republicans in both bodies may veer away from him based on Tuesday night’s rout. The next measure of Trump's political influence among congressional Republicans comes early next week. House Republicans must decide who leads their conference in the minority. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is signaling he won't run for minority leader, while sources tell Fox News Digital that Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., plans to announce a run for minority leader, with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, also seeking the role? House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., is signaling he intends to run again as whip. It’s not unprecedented for a House speaker to accept a demotion to minority leader. House Speaker Joe Martin, R-Mass., was minority leader in the 1940s and 1950s, then speaker, then back to minority leader. House Speaker Sam Rayburn, D-Texas, was minority leader in the 1940s, then speaker, then minority leader, then back to speaker. And, like Rayburn toggling back and forth, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was minority leader, then speaker, then minority leader, then speaker again. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY COULD EXPOSE THE LIMITS OF THE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA Jordan’s pitch for minority leader is simple. He tangled with the Democrats during the first impeachment of President Trump in 2019 and 2020 and during the Biden administration. It’s unclear what Democrats will be able to approve legislatively with their new majority, but Democrats have promised scorched-Earth investigations of the Trump administration: inquests into family members; questions about crypto; alleged pay-to-play schemes with donors, friends of the Trump family and business; investigations into Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Republicans predict it will be brutal. The question is the mood of the House Republican Conference. After such a loss, do they want to lean on the same team that got them to this point? Jordan and Scalise are both tight with Trump. Jordan has been running for years. He’s crisscrossed the country, raising money for candidates, campaigning for Republicans and burnishing his image among rank-and-file GOPers after Republicans ditched Jordan as their nominee for speaker when he lost two votes on the floor in October 2023. The question is: Whom does Trump want in that job? And, more importantly, does that even matter any more to rank-and-file Republicans after Tuesday night’s debacle? Will Republicans move to change course? That’s the most significant metric to test the president’s authority in the near term. Back to the issue of the president wanting to make deals. He may need to make some soon, especially with Republicans while they still control the House and Senate. Government funding evaporates on Dec. 11. That could trigger a shutdown. Keep in mind that Democrats will be in no mood to deal since they will control the keys to the congressional car early next year. And, remember the progressives and DSA members? They’re not even in office yet. But they certainly don’t want to see House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., cutting deals with Republicans in the lame duck when they are on the verge of commanding Congress next year. Another big issue which is lurking: FISA. Congressional authorization for FISA Section 702 expired in the spring. The program has continued – without congressional blessing. But, the intelligence services have warned Congress that reauthorization is necessary later this month before the spy program starts to be in trouble. Telcom companies have been willing to provide the intelligence services information without congressional approval for months, but that goodwill could soon dissipate. And, what does Congress accomplish in the lame duck? Unclear. It was thought that attendance would be a major problem anyway, considering how many lawmakers were retiring. Even more will check out now after Democrats skunked the GOP Tuesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d95726b22deeb6af174 Mike Johnson Won’t Seek Re-Election as House Leader After GOP Midterm Losses te 2026-11-04T16:30:13.450Z Mike Johnson Won’t Seek Re-Election as House Leader After GOP Midterm Losses House Speaker Mike Johnson told Republican aides that he would step down, according to a person familiar with the comments, after the party suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d93726b22deeb6af15c Mark Pope Lands Towering 7-Foot-5 Center One Day After Kentucky's Season Opener te 2026-11-04T16:30:11.744Z Mark Pope Lands Towering 7-Foot-5 Center One Day After Kentucky's Season Opener Mark Pope lands a major recruiting win as Kentucky adds a towering 7-foot-5 center just one day after opening the 2026-27 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d91726b22deeb6af153 The 5 Worst Campaigns of the 2026 Midterms te 2026-11-04T16:30:09.904Z The 5 Worst Campaigns of the 2026 Midterms As Democrat victories sweep the country, Newsweek looks at the worst campaigns of the 2026 midterm cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d8f726b22deeb6af14a Israel Skeptics Flood Congress in Stinging Defeat for AIPAC te 2026-11-04T16:30:07.923Z Israel Skeptics Flood Congress in Stinging Defeat for AIPAC Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate victory and other Democratic wins expose the limits of AIPAC's electoral influence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d8e726b22deeb6af141 Paul Finebaum Unloads on 'Discombobulated' CFP Rankings te 2026-11-04T16:30:06.253Z Paul Finebaum Unloads on 'Discombobulated' CFP Rankings Paul Finebaum called the latest CFP rankings the most confusing he's ever seen, adding to the growing criticism of the committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5d8c726b22deeb6af138 Chiefs Advised to Target Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Before Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T16:30:04.321Z Chiefs Advised to Target Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Before Trade Deadline An ESPN analyst identified a veteran wide receiver the Kansas City Chiefs should target before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5b37726b22deeb6af0c7 New York Times gleeful over Democrats huge midterm victories, says it's time to ‘feel pride’ te 2026-11-04T16:20:07.485Z New York Times gleeful over Democrats huge midterm victories, says it's time to ‘feel pride’ The New York Times editorial board took a victory lap Tuesday night following the Democratic Party's sweeping wins in the midterm elections, insisting that now is the time for Americans to "feel pride." "In the face of the president’s many attempts to manipulate the midterm elections — through extreme gerrymandering, false claims of voter fraud, efforts to block mail voting and more — tens of millions of Americans responded by turning out and rejecting the Republican Party that has enabled him," the Times’ Editorial Board wrote. The article went on to list the key races in which Republicans lost, adding that the party "lost because many independents and even Republicans consider Mr. Trump’s second term to be a failure." STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE "The outcome creates a crucial check on Mr. Trump’s autocratic behavior," the editorial board wrote. "It empowers Democrats to investigate his corruption and law breaking and pass legislation that offers an alternative to his counterproductive agenda. The country already feels changed, and it will in fact be changed in January." The comments come after Democrats recaptured both the House of Representatives and the Senate, while also winning several key gubernatorial races, in an electoral setback for President Donald Trump and Republicans. Notably, Democrats netted significant wins in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Texas, where Senator-elect James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in an upset victory.  "We just took back Texas," Talarico told a crowd of supporters Tuesday night. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed also delivered a crushing defeat against former Rep. Mike Rogers, further demolishing Republicans' hopes of flipping the swing state in their favor.  While the editorial board conceded that the country "still faces many long-term problems to which neither party has offered clear solutions," it added that "nonetheless, this is a day to feel pride." "Aspiring authoritarians often use legislative elections to cement their power and further undermine democracy," the editorial board wrote. "In 2026, the American people refused to allow Mr. Trump to do so. The system has held." The board also praised who it described as "key workers" in the electoral process, patting the backs of "election workers, legal advocates and judges." "In many states, election officials took specific actions to stop interference from the Trump administration," the board wrote. "Last year, the Justice Department demanded that states provide the federal government with voters’ birth dates, driver’s license information and partial Social Security numbers. Officials, including several Republicans, refused to comply." TRUMP ADMIN SUED OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF SENSITIVE VOTER DATA FROM 47 STATES The Times concluded by asserting that "the challenges ahead should not overshadow what Americans accomplished" in the midterm elections and that the country should be proud that "election workers, lawyers and judges defended the rules that protect the vote." "And tens of millions of Americans went to the polls to exercise their most fundamental democratic right," the article reads. "Americans showed that the power to choose their leaders belongs to them. Now they must remain vigilant until officials certify every race and the winners take office." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The New York Times declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital. In light of Tuesday night's election results, Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff signaled to Fox News Digital that the party's overhaul of traditionally Republican states could signify a significant shift throughout the country.  "The easiest mistake Democrats can make is reading this as America suddenly falling in love with Democrats. It didn’t. Voters looked at the last two years and said, very clearly, ‘enough.’ When Republicans are losing places they should not even have to worry about, that is not some normal midterm correction. That is voters putting a brake on a presidency they think has gone too far," Shroff told Fox News Digital.  "The real test starts now. Democrats just got handed something much more valuable than a good election night: leverage," he added. "If they use it only for hearings, cable sound-bites and settling scores, they will blow it. Voters wanted a check, but they also want the government to make their lives better. Democrats have to prove they can do both." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5b34726b22deeb6af0a8 JD Vance Reveals 4 Major Reasons Republicans Faced Stunning Midterm Defeat te 2026-11-04T16:20:04.512Z JD Vance Reveals 4 Major Reasons Republicans Faced Stunning Midterm Defeat Republicans are grappling with stunning midterm losses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5b32726b22deeb6af08b Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI te 2026-11-04T16:20:02.509Z Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI Politicians on the left, like NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan, accused Google of acting as an unregulated monopoly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58eb726b22deeb6af068 Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Council race te 2026-11-04T16:10:19.898Z Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Council race The third round of unofficial election results rolled in around 2 a.m. Wednesday, shaking up the Maricopa City Council race and giving voters a fresh look at local contests. The latest batch includes all Election Day ballots processed, along with some early ballots. Thousands of early and provisional ballots remain to be counted, and the next update is expected before 9 p.m. Wednesday. Countywide, 129,666 ballots had been processed among 291,682 registered voters in Pinal County, representing 44.45% turnout, according to the Pinal County Recorder’s Office. Here’s where the races stand and how the latest results compare with the first election-night tally.   Maricopa City Council  Tena Dugan still holds the lead for the first seat, but Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi knocked Councilmember Henry Wade from second to third place. Dugan leads Manfredi by 348 votes. Tena Dugan: 7,411 votes (26.01%) — No change in standing Vincent Manfredi: 7,063 votes (24.79%) — ↑ 2 Henry Wade: 7,060 votes (24.78%) — ↓ 1 Chrystal O’Jon: 6,773 votes (23.77%) — ↓ 1   Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board  The standing for MUSD Governing Board remains the same as last night: Board Member Lisa Garcia and challenger Loraine Conley still occupy the top two spots, separated by just 3 percentage points. Lisa Garcia: 6,600 votes (24.06%) — Gained 1,780 votes Loraine Conley: 5,753 votes (20.97%) — Gained 1,391 votes Latrinda Williams: 5,296 votes (19.13%) — Gained 1,300 votes Patti Coutre: 5,247 votes (19.13%) — Gained 1,273 votes Nicolas Yendrzeski: 4,317 votes (0.78%) — Gained 1,172 votes   Proposition 414  Since the first results drop, support for the measure has not waned, with a “yes” vote leading by 20 percentage points.  Yes: 10,098 votes (60%) — Gained 2,652 votes No: 6,731 votes (40%) — Gained 1,767 votes   Proposition 416  The measure is currently passing by nearly 10 percentage points. Yes: 9,906 votes (54.99%) — Gained 2,687 votes No: 8,107 votes (45.01%) — Gained 2,189 votes   Vincent Manfredi is the owner of InMaricopa. The post Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Council race appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58e5726b22deeb6af057 Rooney and Roman win school board race te 2026-11-04T16:10:13.924Z Rooney and Roman win school board race Brandan Rooney and Lisa Roman sustained their leads over Rebecca Main and will the two open seats in the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58e4726b22deeb6af04e Nautilus forced to close Wednesday to due to water main break te 2026-11-04T16:10:12.209Z Nautilus forced to close Wednesday to due to water main break Nautilus Elementary School was forced to close today due to a water main break, according to the Lake Havasu Unified School District. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58e1726b22deeb6af016 Pilots' push to level jet may have torn off key piece found miles from Florida crash, former NTSB expert says te 2026-11-04T16:10:09.161Z Pilots' push to level jet may have torn off key piece found miles from Florida crash, former NTSB expert says Federal investigators found a key piece of the private jet that crashed in Florida on Sunday broken apart and scattered miles from where the plane went down. The Learjet 60 took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around 10:37 a.m., headed for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. Just before 1 p.m., it went down in Palm Beach County, killing everyone aboard. Investigators recovered a part that controls the plane's pitch in three separate pieces, one of them nearly four miles from where the Learjet 60 went down. NTSB FINDS 'NO EVIDENCE' OF MAR-A-LAGO CONNECTION AFTER FLORIDA JET CRASH KILLS NINE PEOPLE Investigators recovered the left tail elevator, a "very important piece of evidence," National Transportation Safety Board member Thomas B. Chapman told reporters Tuesday. Chapman said that pieces of the left tail elevator were found anywhere from 1.3 to 3.8 miles away from the crash site, explaining that it likely separated from the plane before crashing. Investigators will study it to determine whether losing the part helped bring the plane down or whether forces acting on the aircraft tore it loose. FORMER NFL STAR SAYS HE PREVIOUSLY FLEW ON PRIVATE JET THAT CRASHED IN FLORIDA: 'ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED' Investigators hope to have access to the crater by Wednesday, which is currently blocked off and being worked on by public utility crews. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Former NTSB investigator Greg Feith told Fox News that the debris points to an in-flight breakup, possibly caused by one of the pilot's efforts to try and level the jets and over-stressing its structure. SEND US A TIP "One of the clues here is that there was an in-flight break-up and that a critical flight control, as the board member said, did come off in flight," said Feith. "You can see that the airplane leveled off at about 8,000 feet for a very short period of time. That may have been one of the pilots trying to control the airplane, level the airplane, and in doing so over-stretched the structure of the aircraft causing those parts to fail and come off." FLORIDA PLANE CRASH VICTIMS IDENTIFIED AFTER 9 PEOPLE KILLED IN FIERY WRECK "They're close to the main impact, which says that those parts came off at a very low altitude," he added. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Austin tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, 45, his wife, Helen Sharp, 40, and their children, Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were among the nine people killed, along with the children's nanny, Anita Maria Cetina, and couple Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, according to their families. The plane's captain, Jeff Gregory, 55, and co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, also died. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Weather conditions have been identified by federal investigators as a "major focus" of the probe, after the crew reported icing and moderate turbulence at approximately 35,000 feet shortly before the aircraft experienced a rapid loss of altitude. The jet was equipped with a cockpit voice recorder, but investigators haven't found it and can't yet confirm it was on board when the plane went down, NTSB officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb58dc726b22deeb6aeff7 Pope Leo Addresses Politics After Casting Historic US Midterm Ballot te 2026-11-04T16:10:04.440Z Pope Leo Addresses Politics After Casting Historic US Midterm Ballot Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, “exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen,” according to the Vatican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5695726b22deeb6aefbc Election 2026: Live updates: Tinsley leads Coke in Havasu council race; Rooney and Roman maintain leads for LHUSD te 2026-11-04T16:00:21.107Z Election 2026: Live updates: Tinsley leads Coke in Havasu council race; Rooney and Roman maintain leads for LHUSD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5693726b22deeb6aefb3 The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature te 2026-11-04T16:00:19.312Z The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature It took 60 years, but Democrats are poised to take control of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in generations after backlash against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party spurred an outpouring of support for Democratic candidates up… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5691726b22deeb6aefaa Rose, Gannuscio to take seats in legislature as left claims majority te 2026-11-04T16:00:17.465Z Rose, Gannuscio to take seats in legislature as left claims majority Votes are still being counted in the 2026 General Election, but early results appear to show a clear victory for two Republicans vying for open seats in the state's legislature. But with Arizona's Democratic leadership declaring a new majority in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb568f726b22deeb6aefa1 Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Nov. 4 te 2026-11-04T16:00:15.491Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Nov. 4 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb568d726b22deeb6aef98 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Non-operational crosswalk light fixed, sign removed te 2026-11-04T16:00:13.554Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Non-operational crosswalk light fixed, sign removed Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb568b726b22deeb6aef8f Tinsley holds lead over incumbent Coke in Lake Havasu City Council race te 2026-11-04T16:00:11.518Z Tinsley holds lead over incumbent Coke in Lake Havasu City Council race Neil Tinsley appeared poised to unseat incumbent Jeni Coke on the Lake Havasu City Council early Wednesday, holding a nearly 1,700-vote lead after the latest round of election results. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5688726b22deeb6aef58 Ilhan Omar lashes out at 'bigot' Trump after winning re-election despite investigation te 2026-11-04T16:00:08.678Z Ilhan Omar lashes out at 'bigot' Trump after winning re-election despite investigation After winning re-election on Tuesday, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., told supporters early Wednesday that Democrats' overwhelming victories across the country sent a message to "the bigot in the White House and his friends that we are not going to be a pawn in their game." Omar referring to President Donald Trump as a "bigot" comes after his repeated attacks on the congresswoman whom he has called "garbage," a "disaster" and a "disgrace to our country." He has also said Omar, who became a U.S. citizen in 2000, should "go back" to Somalia. Omar won her race this cycle with more than 76% of the vote, continuing her string of landslide general election victories in one of the bluest congressional districts in the country. The two federal criminal investigations she faces — both of which became public just over three weeks before Election Day — did not appear to dissuade voters in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District from supporting her. ILHAN OMAR BELIEVES TRUMP RAID ON HOME WAS MEANT TO 'INTIMIDATE AND SCARE PEOPLE' FROM VOTING In her speech, Omar appeared to reference Operation Metro Surge, which deployed thousands of federal immigration officers primarily to Minneapolis and St. Paul to carry out removal operations. The operation drew fierce local opposition and large-scale protests, during which two protesters, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed. "When this administration came for Minnesotans, we knew that we could respond by showing up in the streets and protecting our neighbors, but we also knew when Election Day came that we were going to provide an answer by directly rejecting them in the ballot box," Omar said. Omar also addressed the federal probes examining whether she fraudulently obtained U.S. citizenship and whether there were discrepancies in her financial disclosures, framing them as an attempt by the White House to intimidate her and her supporters. 175 DEMOCRATS DEMAND TRUMP ADMIN STOP ILHAN OMAR INVESTIGATION, WARN IT COULD HURT HER RE-ELECTION BID "When they decided that they were going to come for me, they thought that they were going to find someone who was going to cower," Omar said. "They thought they were going to find a community that was going to live in fear. They thought that if you attacked me and you silenced me, that my community wouldn't show up and vote." Omar shouted out Democratic victories in the Ohio, Maine and Texas Senate races, arguing it proved there had been a backlash against the Trump administration's policies over the last two years. She concluded her remarks by echoing Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who said after the Democratic wave that the Trump family should "lawyer up." Come January, Garcia is set to become chairman of the House Oversight Committee, which has subpoena power to compel testimony and obtain documents. "He said, 'You better lawyer up.' Because your time of harassment is over. It is our time for accountability and transparency. And if you thought that the Democrats took it easy on you in 2019, wait until you meet these kind of new Democrats," Omar said. 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Flagg went on to win Rookie of the Year. Wembanyama led San Antonio to 61 wins and a trip to the NBA Finals. That gap between the two teams hasn’t closed yet. When they met on Oct. 24 in Dallas, the Spurs were double-digit favorites with Flagg sitting out, and the Dallas frontcourt was already thin. The Spurs have one of the deepest young cores in basketball. De’Aaron Fox runs the offense, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle give them two more guards who can create, and Wembanyama spent the offseason sharpening his post game. When the offense runs through him on the block, there’s no one on the Mavericks’ roster built to stop it. The bigger issue for Dallas is on the glass. If the Mavericks’ bigs are limited again, Wembanyama will have his way on the boards at both ends. The Mavericks need Flagg on the floor and aggressive. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb543a726b22deeb6aeec5 MICHAEL RUIZ: Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson blames Trump's judge post in push for camera ban te 2026-11-04T15:50:18.784Z MICHAEL RUIZ: Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson blames Trump's judge post in push for camera ban Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson's attorneys are again asking a Utah judge to block cameras from an upcoming hearing, this time arguing that President Donald Trump's online post elevates a risk of prejudicing the potential jury pool against their client. The 23-year-old Robinson's lawyers have routinely objected to the presence of news cameras in the courtroom and failed to convince the judge to block them. They've targeted both still photography and video cameras. With Robinson due back in court next week, they seized on a presidential Truth Social post from late October. TRUMP SAYS JUDGE IS 'DESECRATING' CHARLIE KIRK'S MEMORY AMID FIGHT OVER ASSASSINATION TRIAL DATE "The judge in the Charlie Kirk case is doing a terrible job!" Trump wrote after Robinson's lawyer proposed a trial date in the third quarter of 2029. "This case should be tried within a month, not three years — and it should be over with! The judge is desecrating the memory of the Great Charlie Kirk, while taking forever to ask questions that people already know the answer to. The whole Country is mocking him and our 'Legal' System. JUSTICE FOR CHARLIE!" In addition to reiterating a standing objection to the court's procedure for challenging cameras, Robinson's lawyers again claimed that "continuing [electronic media coverage] threatens Mr. Robinson's rights to a fair trial by an impartial jury by perpetuating bias in the public against Mr. Robinson." TYLER ROBINSON'S LAWYERS SEEK CAMERA BAN FOR SEPT. 1 HEARING, SAY CASE IS NOT A 'REALITY TV SHOW' "The President’s post only heightens the prejudicial impact of EMC at the November 9 hearing," they wrote, claiming that cameras "create an unnecessary risk" that statements made in court can spread without context. "Such out-of-context statements provide unnecessary ammunition for public commentary, including by politicians, that risks exerting undue pressure on the proceedings," they added. "Even still photography creates risks of prejudicial dissemination and out-of-context interpretation." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Robinson's lawyers noted that the upcoming scheduling hearing will not include any presentation of evidence or witness testimony. "Any resultant scheduling order will be publicly accessible, and the proceeding will remain open to the public and members of the press, who may attend and report on it," they wrote. SEND US A TIP And although there are no witnesses expected to testify next week, Robinson's lawyers also renewed their objection to cameras "because this Court's procedure for adjudicating the request does not allow any opportunity for witnesses to address privacy or security concerns." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Read the filing: ERIKA KIRK RIPS 'ABSURD' 2029 TRIAL TIMELINE FOR CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN Robinson is accused of assassinating the 31-year-old Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Utah County prosecutors had floated Jan. 31, 2028, as their preferred trial date but said they could be ready in October 2027. Robinson's defense team has proposed late 2029 as a "soft target" trial date. Judge Tony Graf Jr. is expected to address trial timing at Monday's hearing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5437726b22deeb6aeead Abortion Rights Score Three Wins in Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T15:50:15.791Z Abortion Rights Score Three Wins in Midterm Elections Voters approved constitutional protections in Nevada and Virginia and rejected reinstating abortion restrictions in Missouri. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb5436726b22deeb6aee9f Mike Johnson Makes Major Announcement After Republicans Lose House te 2026-11-04T15:50:14.075Z Mike Johnson Makes Major Announcement After Republicans Lose House House Republicans face a leadership shake-up after losing their majority, with a battle over the party’s next leader looming. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb51d9726b22deeb6aedfe Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses and 4 Free Picks for Wednesday’s NBA Slate te 2026-11-04T15:40:09.577Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses and 4 Free Picks for Wednesday’s NBA Slate The NBA returns from its Election Day break with 14 games on Wednesday, a full ESPN doubleheader and a short-handed Thunder team hosting Cleveland in between. That’s a deep board for pick’em players. Betr is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to claim $200 in bonuses and four free picks for Wednesday’s NBA slate. The best way to use four free picks on a 14-game night is to spread them out. Here’s one player from each of the night’s top matchups. Cunningham has grown into a legitimate MVP candidate, and Wednesday’s rematch with Philadelphia gives him a national stage. Detroit has been without Jalen Duren, which puts even more of the scoring and playmaking load on Cunningham’s shoulders. When the Pistons need a bucket late, the ball is in his hands. The other side of the same game. Maxey is one of the most explosive scorers in the league, and LeBron James’ arrival gives him a second creator who can draw attention away from him. A road game against a contender with something to prove after the Oct. 25 meeting should push Philadelphia’s pace up, and that’s good news for Maxey’s scoring line. Oklahoma City is down Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace, which leaves the reigning MVP carrying even more than usual. The Thunder are only 2.5-point favorites at home, and the total sits at 228.5. In a game priced that tight, expect Gilgeous-Alexander to take over late against a Cavaliers backcourt led by James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. The reigning Rookie of the Year is taking on a bigger role in Year 2, and closing the ESPN doubleheader in San Antonio is the kind of spotlight young stars tend to answer. 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This is round two between two teams with real Eastern Conference title hopes. They first met on Oct. 25 in Philadelphia, when both came in unbeaten, and Wednesday’s rematch moves to Detroit. The Pistons finished last season on top of the East, and Cade Cunningham is the reason they’re a contender. He controls tempo, closes games and carries a massive share of the offense. That load could be even heavier with Jalen Duren dealing with an injury, which takes away Detroit’s best rebounder and interior finisher. Philadelphia counters with more top-end talent. Tyrese Maxey is one of the fastest, most dangerous scorers in the league, and LeBron James gives the Sixers a second creator who can run the offense and take over late. If Duren sits, Philly’s size advantage inside becomes a real factor. Oklahoma City is dealing with an injury report most teams couldn’t survive. Jalen Williams has a fractured ankle, Chet Holmgren is out with knee tendinitis, and Cason Wallace has a torn labrum. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, is still there to carry the load, and the Thunder have one of the deepest rosters in the league. They also beat Cleveland twice last season. Cleveland’s new backcourt of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell is the kind of pairing that punishes a thin defense. Without Holmgren protecting the rim and Wallace chasing on the perimeter, the Cavs should be able to get downhill. Odds are subject to change The Pick: Cavaliers +2.5 The Thunder are only laying 2.5 at home, which tells you the market is worried about the injuries. That worry is justified. OKC is missing its second-best scorer, its starting center and its best perimeter defender, and Harden and Mitchell are exactly the kind of guards who exploit that. Even if Gilgeous-Alexander gets his, Cleveland has the creators to keep this within a possession. Take the points. 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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has begun informing his colleagues that he intends to run for the GOP's top leadership spot after Republicans lost their chamber majority in the 2026 midterms, two sources told Fox News Digital. One source described his pitch: "His number one goal will be to lead the conference back into the majority. He is a proven and tested leader who is ready on day one. He’s spent his career unifying Republicans, and he is prepared for the big legislative and oversight battles ahead. The conference knows him, how he fights, and that he’s a trusted leader." Scalise has spent more than a decade in House GOP leadership, but prior bids to ascend to the top spot have failed. That includes his October 2023 bid to succeed exiled former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., when Scalise ultimately failed to get enough support to move to a House-wide vote. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS BRACES FOR POST-ELECTION GAME OF MUSICAL CHAIRS AS LEADERSHIP BATTLES LOOM His decision to seek the minority leader role will set up a brutal battle against House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who will mount his own campaign to lead the GOP minority. It comes on the heels of his ally, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., telling his staff that he will not seek to lead the House GOP in the next Congress. Winning the House minority leader job is a far easier task than becoming speaker. Whereas the latter role needs a majority of the entire 435-seat House body, a minority leader only needs to win more than 50% of lawmakers within their own party. JOHNSON DELIVERS BIG FOR TRUMP, BUT FRUSTRATION GROWS ACROSS RAZOR-THIN GOP MAJORITY Scalise has spent his nearly two decades in office building coalitions and winning allies that will give him a good shot at victory. He's also spent the campaign season crisscrossing the country to support House Republican candidates while raising millions of dollars for the GOP. But that goodwill will be tested after Republicans suffered historic losses in Tuesday night's elections. Several House Republicans told Fox News Digital they wanted to see new leadership after the tidal wave of Democrat victories. "They should all step aside and let new people run," one House GOP lawmaker told Fox News Digital on Wednesday morning. But whoever wins House minority leader will have the critical task of being Trump's top bulldog for the final two years of his term. House Democrats have signaled they are ready for a wide array of investigations targeting the president's business interests, family and allies, and are even positioning to impeach his Cabinet officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb51d5726b22deeb6aede3 Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, leaving Browns eyeing Shedeur Sanders as possible starting QB te 2026-11-04T15:40:05.111Z Deshaun Watson enters concussion protocol, leaving Browns eyeing Shedeur Sanders as possible starting QB The Cleveland Browns suddenly have an uncertain quarterback situation ahead of their Week 9 game against the New Orleans Saints because starter Deshaun Watson has entered the NFL concussion protocol three days after his last game. The Browns released a statement Wednesday morning explaining how Watson is now in the league's head trauma protocol: CLEVELAND BROWNS NAME DESHAUN WATSON THEIR STARTING QUARTERBACK FOR 2026 SEASON "During the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Steelers, Deshaun took a helmet-to-helmet hit. The ATC spotter called down to the sideline, and the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) administered a gameday concussion evaluation. "Deshaun was cleared by the UNC and returned on the Browns’ next offensive series. As part of the protocol, the team’s medical staff evaluated him again postgame and Monday morning. Both times he showed no symptoms, passed his evaluations, and was cleared. "On Tuesday morning, he reported to the medical staff that he began experiencing concussion symptoms Monday night and was immediately placed in the concussion protocol." VIKINGS SAY KYLER MURRAY FEELING 'PRETTY GOOD,' PARTICIPATING IN TEAM MEETINGS DESPITE SERIOUS CONCUSSION Delayed concussion symptoms are not unheard of but far from typical, particularly in the NFL because the focus on players and testing is so intense. With their starting quarterback in the concussion protocol, the Browns have decisions to make about what happens next at that spot. Browns backup Shedeur Sanders will presumably get the starter's repetitions in practice as preparations for the Saints begin. Watson will remain in the concussion protocol until he clears the various steps and that typically takes multiple days, which is the reason there is uncertainty about a starter for the Saints game. NFL LEGEND WARNS MORE RULEBOOK TWEAKS WON'T SAVE SIGNAL-CALLERS FROM GETTING HURT Unofficial concussion statistics point to quarterbacks entering the protocol missing at least one game over 70 percent of the time. So, Sanders is looking like he's in line to start unless the Cleveland coaching staff decides to pivot to third-stringer Dillon Gabriel. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Sanders, by the way, hired a new agent weeks ago as part of a move to possibly get traded after Watson solidified himself as the Browns starter. For the 5–3 Browns, this is a significant development. Despite being 3-0 at home, the club is in third place in the AFC North behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals and cannot afford to fall much further behind in the chase for a playoff berth. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4f7f726b22deeb6aed6b Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tonight’s NBA, Including 76ers-Pistons te 2026-11-04T15:30:07.028Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tonight’s NBA, Including 76ers-Pistons The NBA is back after taking Election Day off, and it’s making up for lost time with 14 games on Wednesday’s schedule. The headliner tips at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, where LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers visit Cade Cunningham and the Pistons in a rematch of two of the East’s best teams. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash on any game tonight. These two already met once this season, when both came in at 2-0 in Philadelphia on Oct. 25, resulting in a 106-93 Pistons victory. That game was billed as an early statement between two contenders, and the rematch carries the same weight. Detroit finished last season atop the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a backcourt led by Tyrese Maxey and entered the year as one of the title favorites. Cunningham is the engine for Detroit and has grown into a legitimate MVP candidate. He controls the pace, gets to his spots in the fourth quarter and carries a huge share of the scoring and playmaking. The big question for the Pistons as it has been the last year or so is support. Jalen Duren has been dealing with an injury, and without him, Detroit loses its best rebounder and interior finisher. Check his status before you bet. There is no question that in 2026, Philadelphia brings more star power. Maxey is one of the league’s most explosive scorers, and LeBron gives the Sixers a second creator who can run the offense when Maxey sits. If Philly gets its transition game going in Detroit, it can win this one on the road. If Duren is limited, Detroit’s offense runs through Cunningham even more than usual. He’s the player the Pistons trust in close games, and a nationally televised rematch with a contender is exactly the kind of night where he takes over. His points line is the cleanest way to bet on this game. Mavericks at Spurs closes the ESPN doubleheader at 9:30 p.m. ET, and Cavaliers at Thunder at 8 p.m. ET is one of the best matchups of the night. Fourteen games and a heavyweight rematch in Detroit. New users can bet $20 on 76ers-Pistons or any NBA game tonight and get $350 in FanCash with Fanatics Sportsbook promo code FOXNEWS350. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4f7d726b22deeb6aed62 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on the NBA Tonight, 76ers-Pistons, Cavs-Thunder te 2026-11-04T15:30:05.392Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on the NBA Tonight, 76ers-Pistons, Cavs-Thunder Wednesday’s 14-game NBA slate has two marquee matchups, but the one in Oklahoma City might be the most interesting for pick’em players. A banged-up Thunder team hosts James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET, and the injury report changes everything about how to attack it. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries. Oklahoma City’s depth is being tested early. The Thunder’s injury report is long and loaded with rotation players: Jalen Williams is out with a fractured ankle, Chet Holmgren is out with knee tendinitis, and Cason Wallace is sidelined with a torn labrum in his shoulder. Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber are also out after surgeries. That’s a starting-caliber wing, the team’s starting big and one of its best perimeter defenders all missing at once. The good news for OKC is that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still the reigning MVP, and the Thunder built one of the deepest rosters in the league for exactly this kind of stretch. The Thunder have also dominated this matchup recently, beating Cleveland in both meetings last season, including a 136-104 blowout in January. Cleveland arrives with one of the best scoring backcourts in the NBA. Harden and Mitchell are two of the most dangerous creators in the league, and they’re still figuring out how to share the ball. Against a Thunder team missing Holmgren’s rim protection and Wallace’s on-ball defense, the Cavs should find plenty of room to work. That’s why the books have Oklahoma City as just a 2.5-point favorite at home, a small number for a team with the reigning MVP. That says a lot about how much the injuries matter. Odds are subject to change Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points (higher): With Williams and Holmgren out, OKC’s offense runs through Gilgeous-Alexander even more than usual. He’s going to get every big possession, and against a Cleveland team still sorting out its defensive identity, his scoring line is the first place to start. James Harden assists (higher): Harden’s job in Cleveland is to set the table, and the Thunder’s injuries take away two of their best defenders. Expect him to probe a thinner OKC defense and find Mitchell and the Cavs’ bigs all night. Donovan Mitchell points (higher): If Harden is running the offense, Mitchell gets to play off the ball, which is where he does a lot of his damage. Without Wallace hounding him, he should get clean looks. The night opens at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN with LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers in Detroit against Cade Cunningham. It’s a rematch of an Oct. 25 meeting between two of the East’s top contenders. Mavericks at Spurs closes the ESPN doubleheader at 9:30 p.m. ET. A short-handed Thunder team, a new-look Cavs backcourt and 12 more games around it. Play $10 on Cavs-Thunder, 76ers-Pistons or any NBA game tonight with Underdog promo code FOXNEWS and get $50 in bonus entries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4d2a726b22deeb6aecf9 Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban te 2026-11-04T15:20:10.431Z Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hockey Canada both said Tuesday that Russian athletes will not be allowed to compete for their country in next month's World Juniors in Alberta, despite their original ban being lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last week. The CAS ruled on Friday that Russian teams can compete in upcoming men's and women's world championships, overturning the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s decisions to exclude them from its competitions. Next month's World Juniors is the first tournament affected by the decision, but Canadian authorities have doubled down on their stance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal and unjustified horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that's going on, there will be none of those athletes competing for their countries in Canada," Carney said. "So, if you're asking specifically about the World Juniors, the Russians will not be there." "Hockey Canada thanks the Government of Canada for today’s strong position that Canada intends to prevent Russian and Belarusian officials and athletes from participating under their national symbols in international sporting events taking place on Canadian soil," Hockey Canada said in a statement. "We will be meeting with our Board of Directors this week to discuss next steps given the government’s clear position." Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Norway, Latvia and Denmark came out with statements signing up for a boycott of games against Russia as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing. STRAUSS, a workwear company that is a top sponsor of the world championships next year, threatened to walk away after Finland announced Monday it was rallying other nations to refuse to play Russia. NHL AND FANATICS UNVEIL 'HOMETOWN REMIX' JERSEYS CELEBRATING LOCAL CULTURE FOR ALL 32 TEAMS "We have been a partner of the Ice Hockey World Championship for many years and value our collaboration with the IIHF. Should Russia’s national team participate in the 2027 World Championship in Germany as a result of the CAS ruling, we will forgo all logo exposure associated with the tournament. We are also considering withdrawing as a sponsor," STRAUSS said Tuesday. Russia did not compete in Olympic hockey earlier this year, the first since 2014, which had NHL players, nor was it included in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, four days after Olympic competition ended that year. In a brief statement, CAS cited a lack of sufficient evidence to support the IIHF’s security concerns. Russia's sports minister, Mikhail Degtyarev, told state television channel Vesti that "discrimination in hockey has been brought to an end," and "this place rightfully belongs to us." The IIHF said in a statement after the ban was lifted it disagreed with the decision. "We wish to express deep outrage at this decision, taken amid a full-scale war. The threats that were the reason for suspending Russian teams in 2022 have not disappeared. On the contrary, they have only intensified," Ukraine's ice hockey federation said on its website last week. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "We believe that the safety of participants and ​the integrity of international sport ​cannot be considered separately ⁠from the realities of the war that Russia continues to wage against Ukraine." Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4d28726b22deeb6aecf0 Mike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm losses te 2026-11-04T15:20:08.798Z Mike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm losses Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., does not plan to lead House Republicans in the next Congress after his razor-thin majority dissolved under a tidal wave of Democrat victories. Johnson revealed the news on an all-staff call on Wednesday morning, Fox News Digital is told by two sources. The development comes shortly after it became public that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will mount a bid to be minority leader next year. It's not immediately clear how far in advance Johnson's call was planned. The speaker's remarkable rise to power began with his ascension from relative obscurity to win the gavel in October 2023, following the ouster of ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. JIM JORDAN THROWS HAT IN RING FOR HOUSE MINORITY LEADER AS GOP PICKS UP PIECES AFTER BLUE WAVE This story is breaking and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4d27726b22deeb6aece7 First Muslim senator, first Black female governor: 2026 midterm election results make history te 2026-11-04T15:20:07.169Z First Muslim senator, first Black female governor: 2026 midterm election results make history The 2026 midterm elections yielded historic results around the nation, with Black and female politicians slated to serve as governors for the first time in some states, the first Muslim set to join the U.S. Senate, and more. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., won the Sunshine State's gubernatorial race, and will become the state's first Black governor, while Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, will be the Badger State's first Black governor. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who won Georgia's gubernatorial election, will become the first Black woman to serve as the governor of any state in American history — she will also be the Peach State's first female governor and first Black governor. Democratic Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who defeated incumbent GOP Gov. Greg Abbott in the Lone Star State's gubernatorial race, will be the state's first Hispanic governor. Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated Republican rival former Rep. Mike Rogers, is slated to become the first Muslim senator in the nation's history. WATCH 2026 MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS LIVE & KEY RACE CALLS IN TX, OH, MI, WI, GA, IA, NV, ME, FL Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., who defeated Republican opponent former Sen. John Sununu, will be the first openly-gay man to serve as a U.S. senator. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., who was appointed to the Senate following the death of her brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, is the first woman to serve as senator from the Palmetto state — but she lost the Senate election to Democratic rival Annie Andrews, who is now the first woman to ever be elected as a senator in South Carolina. Women are set to serve as governors in several states for the first time, though in Minnesota and Tennessee, that outcome was anticipated since the gubernatorial races featured female Republican and Democratic candidates. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., won in Minnesota's gubernatorial contest, while Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., won in Tennessee. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE Former Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton, who defeated Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy in the state's gubernatorial contest, is the first woman ever elected to serve as governor in the Buckeye state. More than two decades ago, Ohio's then-Lt. Gov. Nancy Hollister ascended to the governorship for a brief period of less than two weeks, succeeding George Voinovich, who departed the governorship to serve as a U.S. Senator. Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, a Democrat who won New Mexico's gubernatorial race, is slated to become the first Native American woman to serve as governor in any state. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is the first Native American woman elected to serve in the Senate chamber. And while the outcome of the Alaska U.S. Senate contest remains unclear, if former Rep. Mary Peltola were to win that race, she would join Flanagan as the first two Native American women elected to the Senate. GEORGIA GOVERNOR'S MANSION PROJECTED TO FLIP BLUE FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 30 YEARS In Louisiana, Rep. Julia Letlow won the state's U.S. Senate race and will become its first Republican female senator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4adf726b22deeb6aec7c Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban te 2026-11-04T15:10:23.492Z Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hockey Canada both said Tuesday that Russian athletes will not be allowed to compete for their country in next month's World Juniors in Alberta, despite their original ban being lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last week. The CAS ruled on Friday that Russian teams can compete in upcoming men's and women's world championships, overturning the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s decisions to exclude them from its competitions. Next month's World Juniors is the first tournament affected by the decision, but Canadian authorities have doubled down on their stance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal and unjustified horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that's going on, there will be none of those athletes competing for their countries in Canada," Carney said. "So, if you're asking specifically about the World Juniors, the Russians will not be there." "Hockey Canada thanks the Government of Canada for today’s strong position that Canada intends to prevent Russian and Belarusian officials and athletes from participating under their national symbols in international sporting events taking place on Canadian soil," Hockey Canada said in a statement. "We will be meeting with our Board of Directors this week to discuss next steps given the government’s clear position." Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Norway, Latvia and Denmark came out with statements signing up for a boycott of games against Russia as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing. STRAUSS, a workwear company that is a top sponsor of the world championships next year, threatened to walk away after Finland announced Monday it was rallying other nations to refuse to play Russia. NHL AND FANATICS UNVEIL 'HOMETOWN REMIX' JERSEYS CELEBRATING LOCAL CULTURE FOR ALL 32 TEAMS "We have been a partner of the Ice Hockey World Championship for many years and value our collaboration with the IIHF. Should Russia’s national team participate in the 2027 World Championship in Germany as a result of the CAS ruling, we will forgo all logo exposure associated with the tournament. We are also considering withdrawing as a sponsor," STRAUSS said Tuesday. Russia did not compete in Olympic hockey earlier this year, the first since 2014, which had NHL players, nor was it included in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, four days after Olympic competition ended that year. In a brief statement, CAS cited a lack of sufficient evidence to support the IIHF’s security concerns. Russia's sports minister, Mikhail Degtyarev, told state television channel Vesti that "discrimination in hockey has been brought to an end," and "this place rightfully belongs to us." The IIHF said in a statement after the ban was lifted it disagreed with the decision. "We wish to express deep outrage at this decision, taken amid a full-scale war. The threats that were the reason for suspending Russian teams in 2022 have not disappeared. On the contrary, they have only intensified," Ukraine's ice hockey federation said on its website last week. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "We believe that the safety of participants and ​the integrity of international sport ​cannot be considered separately ⁠from the realities of the war that Russia continues to wage against Ukraine." Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4ad0726b22deeb6aec5d 5 Hard Truths for Republicans After a Midterm Massacre te 2026-11-04T15:10:08.169Z 5 Hard Truths for Republicans After a Midterm Massacre Republican lawmakers can’t lay the blame solely at Trump's feet; their Congress has been woefully unproductive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb48a6726b22deeb6aec2a Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters te 2026-11-04T15:00:54.514Z Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters Arizona voters weighed in on multiple ballot measures on Tuesday that were sent to the ballot by GOP lawmakers, and they overwhelmingly agreed with Republicans that taxes on groceries should be prohibited, but appear to have rejected other proposals, including… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb489c726b22deeb6aebe0 The Republican Party’s Financial Advantage Wasn’t Enough in the 2026 Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T15:00:44.571Z The Republican Party’s Financial Advantage Wasn’t Enough in the 2026 Midterm Elections With the economy and national political climate of 2026: “You’re not going to advertise your way out of that,” said one expert. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb489a726b22deeb6aebd7 How the Midterms Changed Housing in These 10 States te 2026-11-04T15:00:42.916Z How the Midterms Changed Housing in These 10 States Most ballot initiatives offering property tax relief and trying to boost home construction passed with overwhelming support. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4899726b22deeb6aebce What Disney Layoffs Tell Us About the Future of Jobs te 2026-11-04T15:00:41.155Z What Disney Layoffs Tell Us About the Future of Jobs The company is targeting thousands of reductions, which reports say have been motivated by AI adoption. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4897726b22deeb6aebc5 The Historic Firsts From the 2026 Midterms te 2026-11-04T15:00:39.250Z The Historic Firsts From the 2026 Midterms The elections brought greater racial, religious and LGBTQ representation to some of the nation’s highest offices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4895726b22deeb6aebbc John Fetterman Doesn’t Matter Anymore te 2026-11-04T15:00:37.585Z John Fetterman Doesn’t Matter Anymore With the Democratic Party's new majority in Congress, John Fetterman's vote becomes less powerful. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4893726b22deeb6aebb3 Democratic Victory Sparks Avalanche of 'Woke 2' Jokes, Memes te 2026-11-04T15:00:35.649Z Democratic Victory Sparks Avalanche of 'Woke 2' Jokes, Memes "Woke 2.0" jokes are spreading online after Democrats' midterm victories, but the results tell a more complicated political story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4891726b22deeb6aebaa Forget Lame Duck Trump. The Werewolf Is Unbeaten and Bigfoot Is 1-1 te 2026-11-04T15:00:33.893Z Forget Lame Duck Trump. The Werewolf Is Unbeaten and Bigfoot Is 1-1 Midterm results aside, political chickens are 0-5, dogs are 3-4 and fish, rats, pigs, sheep and parrots have a perfect record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb488f726b22deeb6aeba1 Threatening White Powder Letters Sent to Election Officials Revealed te 2026-11-04T15:00:31.709Z Threatening White Powder Letters Sent to Election Officials Revealed The man charged with sending the letters allegedly warned members of the Democratic Socialists of America not to vote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb488d726b22deeb6aeb98 5 Hard Truths for Democrats After Their Blue Tsunami te 2026-11-04T15:00:29.547Z 5 Hard Truths for Democrats After Their Blue Tsunami The scale of the victory is undoubtable, and its message against Trump’s governance clear. But it also conceals its fragility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb488b726b22deeb6aeb8f Bunion Surgery Has a Marketing Problem, Not a Medical One | Opinion te 2026-11-04T15:00:27.735Z Bunion Surgery Has a Marketing Problem, Not a Medical One | Opinion When patients search online for bunion surgery, they often compare marketing campaigns, not evidence about experience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4889726b22deeb6aeb86 Ilhan Omar Gets Biggest Election Win in 8 Years After ICE Raided Her Home te 2026-11-04T15:00:25.855Z Ilhan Omar Gets Biggest Election Win in 8 Years After ICE Raided Her Home Ilhan Omar secured re-election despite a raid on her home amid allegations that she or her father lied on immigration documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4888726b22deeb6aeb7d Outback Steakhouse's Largest US Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy te 2026-11-04T15:00:24.202Z Outback Steakhouse's Largest US Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy The deal could see 61 Australian-themed restaurants change hands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4886726b22deeb6aeb74 Map of Countries Threatening Hockey Boycotts of Russia te 2026-11-04T15:00:22.402Z Map of Countries Threatening Hockey Boycotts of Russia Six nations threaten to refuse matches against Russia as CAS ruling sparks tensions over its return to international ice hockey. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4884726b22deeb6aeb6b Who is Delorean Bijon Brandon? Man Accused of Killing 'SNL' Writer's Sister te 2026-11-04T15:00:20.323Z Who is Delorean Bijon Brandon? Man Accused of Killing 'SNL' Writer's Sister Brandon, 41, was the boyfriend of the SNL writer's sister at the time of her disappearance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4882726b22deeb6aeb62 Iran Achieved Regime Change in America te 2026-11-04T15:00:18.583Z Iran Achieved Regime Change in America "Trump promised no endless wars. Iran proved that promise empty," U.S. political analyst Mark Shanahan told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4880726b22deeb6aeb59 Map Shows Trump’s Approval Rating in Every State Democrats Just Flipped te 2026-11-04T15:00:16.713Z Map Shows Trump’s Approval Rating in Every State Democrats Just Flipped The White House remains "defiant" after Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats, an official told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb487e726b22deeb6aeb50 Apple Maps Starts Blurring US Military Bases te 2026-11-04T15:00:14.864Z Apple Maps Starts Blurring US Military Bases Apple Maps is blurring U.S. military bases and NASA sites, while Google Maps continues to show them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb487c726b22deeb6aeb47 What a US Nuclear Strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Could Look Like te 2026-11-04T15:00:12.655Z What a US Nuclear Strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Could Look Like Pickaxe Mountain has been described as an "underground fortress" unreachable with commonly used weapons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb487a726b22deeb6aeb3e Seafood Recall Update as FDA Sets Most Serious Risk Level Over Listeria te 2026-11-04T15:00:10.473Z Seafood Recall Update as FDA Sets Most Serious Risk Level Over Listeria The FDA has given two seafood recalls its most serious risk level over Listeria contamination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4878726b22deeb6aeb35 Judge Scolds ICE 'Cruelty' for Arresting Man He Just Ordered Be Released te 2026-11-04T15:00:08.544Z Judge Scolds ICE 'Cruelty' for Arresting Man He Just Ordered Be Released “Once again, the cruelty appears to be the point,” U.S. District Judge S. Kato Crews wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4876726b22deeb6aeb2c The True Cost of Fashion Goes Beyond Trends and Labels | Opinion te 2026-11-04T15:00:06.435Z The True Cost of Fashion Goes Beyond Trends and Labels | Opinion Fashion is more than trends and labels. A tailor argues for self-expression, durable clothing and more conscious consumption. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4874726b22deeb6aeb0f Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally te 2026-11-04T15:00:04.191Z Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally Titan OS has raised $110 million in funding to date Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb43ca726b22deeb6aea06 Jim Jordan throws hat in ring for House minority leader as GOP picks up pieces after blue wave te 2026-11-04T14:40:10.435Z Jim Jordan throws hat in ring for House minority leader as GOP picks up pieces after blue wave There's blood in the water as House Republicans watch their razor-thin majority disappear under an ocean of Democratic victories. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is throwing his hat in the ring to lead the chamber's Republicans for the next two years, two sources told Fox News Digital, potentially setting up a bruising battle against Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to be in charge of the House minority. It comes as the House of Representatives is projected to fall into Democratic hands for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. Republican lawmakers had for months expected Jordan to launch a bid for House minority leader should they lose the House majority in this year's elections. He's quietly been building up support and goodwill within the House GOP and spent much of the midterm season campaigning for various Republican candidates across the country. INSIDE TOP TRUMP BULLDOG’S PLAN TO SAVE HOUSE GOP MAJORITY AND DEFY HISTORY Whoever wins House minority leader is all but guaranteed to take on the role of Trump's top defender against a barrage of Democrat-led investigations and potentially even impeachment efforts. Jordan has spent the last six years as top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, where he's gone toe-to-toe with the very Democrats who will likely be at the forefront of the Trump accountability push. DEM PROBES COULD ‘TORTURE’ YOUNG TRUMP OFFICIALS WITH CRUSHING LEGAL BILLS, SUBPOENAED CONSERVATIVE WARNS Jordan previously ran for House speaker in October 2023 after a GOP rebellion deposed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., but failed to clinch the necessary chamber-wide majority. Moderate Republicans who opposed that campaign accused Jordan's allies of fomenting an aggressive public pressure campaign that even escalated to death threats in some instances. But the Ohio Republican has spent recent years morphing his image from a divisive GOP bomb-thrower to a unifying leader for the right — and he's even campaigned for some of those same moderate Republicans who opposed him previously. MIKE JOHNSON'S FUTURE HANGS IN BALANCE AS THE 'ACCIDENTAL SPEAKER' MARKS 3 YEARS And becoming minority leader is significantly easier than becoming House speaker. A candidate for speaker must get a majority of the entire House of Representatives to win the gavel, but a minority leader only needs a majority of their party. It's not clear yet whether Johnson will seek to lead House Republicans in the minority, but it's widely expected that he will step aside. Jordan is likely to face a significant challenge, however, from current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. Scalise, as a member of senior House leadership, has been crisscrossing the country in support of fellow Republicans and has spent years as a potent fundraiser for the right. It comes after a devastating night for Republicans across the federal and state levels. Both battleground-district Republicans and GOP lawmakers in safe-red seats fell to a tsunami of Democratic victories. The losses prompted House Republicans to demand new leadership, which could work out in Jordan's favor, and many of those moderates who had opposed Jordan's 2023 speakership bid lost their seats on Tuesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb43c8726b22deeb6ae9fd Riley Green drops acoustic 'Well Well Whiskey' performance on YouTube and fans can't get enough te 2026-11-04T14:40:08.981Z Riley Green drops acoustic 'Well Well Whiskey' performance on YouTube and fans can't get enough Riley Green has fans buzzing after dropping a new video. As our loyal readers know, the "Jesus Saves" singer is one of the most popular talents in all of country music. His music is a blend of fun tracks and emotional stories that hit listeners right in the heart. Green also released his latest album – "That's Just Me" – back in September. RILEY GREEN DROPS NEW SINGLE 'GO AGAIN' WITH HANNAH MCFARLAND AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER ALBUM Now, he has fans fired up with his latest drop online. Green posted an acoustic performance of his popular song "Well Well Whiskey," which is from "That's Just Me," on YouTube for fans Tuesday. As you'd expect, fans couldn't smash the play button fast enough to check out his latest acoustic performance. It definitely didn't disappoint. Give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Fans of Riley Green were quick to offer plenty of reactions in the comments. One viewer wrote, "Riley, this is soo incredible ❤❤❤❤." Another added, "Damn good song…." A third commented, "Acoustic version is so good!!!" RILEY GREEN DROPS ACOUSTIC TIKTOK PERFORMANCE OF 'BARTENDER IN DESTIN' AND FANS CAN'T GET ENOUGH SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Green has been consistently releasing acoustic versions of his latest songs, and every single one has been a hit on YouTube. Now, he can add "Well Well Whiskey" to the list. Let me know your thoughts on his music at David.Hookstead@outkick.com, and keep checking back for the latest country music news. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb43c7726b22deeb6ae9f4 Jimmy Kimmel revels in Democrats' blue wave as party takes back control of Congress te 2026-11-04T14:40:07.535Z Jimmy Kimmel revels in Democrats' blue wave as party takes back control of Congress Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the Democratic Party sweeping the House and Senate in the midterm elections, saying that President Donald Trump got his "a--" handed to him in a blue wave. "Oh, I'm glad you're happy," Kimmel told his audience. "I'm feeling pretty good, too, I will say. And I want you to know, in case you tuned away from the election coverage, we are monitoring those who are monitoring the results of the election as they come in." "All the Nates were predicting a blue wave, not the kind of blue wave that pulls Nicolas Cage's beach house into the ocean," Kimmel said, referring to pollsters named Nate. "And not just a wave — a blue tsunami," he said.  DEMOCRATS SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN "One election model from Harvard said the chances of Republicans keeping the House tonight was as likely as rolling the number 20 on a 20-sided die. They could have just said 5%, but somebody at Harvard really wanted to let us know they play Dungeons and Dragons. And that seems to be what is happening," Kimmel said. Kimmel said, "It seems to be after all the talk about Nicki Minaj's a--, Jon Husted's a--, the only a-- on Trump's mind tonight is the one that just got handed to him." In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, the White House called Kimmel a "loser."  "Jimmy Kimmel is a no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings and by spewing disgusting lies to his dwindling audience. He is so devoid of actual talent that nobody with any commonsense would ever watch him unless it was to laugh at him," White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital.  Democrats decisively recaptured majorities in the House and Senate in the midterm elections, riding a blue wave that exceeded expectations. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS WASTE NO TIME IN SETTING SOCIAL MEDIA ABLAZE AFTER MIDTERM SWEEP Kimmel was also joined by the hosts of the "Pod Save America" podcast on Tuesday, who celebrated the victory alongside him. Kimmel asked whether anyone in Trump's administration would lose their job following the midterm election results. Podcast host Tommy Vietor said he was unsure but expressed optimism about the country's direction. "I think that tonight is the beginning of the end of the Trump era in America," he said. THUNE PLANS TO RUN FOR REPUBLICAN MINORITY LEADER AFTER DEM'S MIDTERM TAKEOVER Kimmel noted earlier in the segment that all four men had worked in former President Barack Obama's administration during the 2010 midterm elections, when Democrats suffered major losses that Obama described as a "shellacking." Podcast host Dan Pfeiffer described the 2010 election as "one of the worst nights of our lives" but said he would enjoy seeing Trump administration staffers experience a similar feeling. "That night we went in, we knew it wasn't going to be great, so we had three scenarios: not that bad, kind of bad, pretty bad," Pfeiffer said. "We ended up with way worse than all of those. We were walking out of the White House at 3:00 in the morning. Rahm Emanuel, the chief of staff at the time, looked at us and said, 'Tomorrow is about to be the worst day of your life and everybody is going to call for you to be fired.' And he was right. It was terrible." "And I am going to enjoy every second of every Trump staffer feeling that way tomorrow," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb4171726b22deeb6ae999 ADOT planning overnight lane restrictions on I-40 for Nov. 4 to 6 te 2026-11-04T14:30:09.818Z ADOT planning overnight lane restrictions on I-40 for Nov. 4 to 6 Scheduled for 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the lane restrictions include both the eastbound and westbound I-40 between Bellemont and Flagstaff (mileposts 185-195). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb416f726b22deeb6ae97a Democrats set to win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years te 2026-11-04T14:30:07.294Z Democrats set to win majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a campaign rally in Cleveland ahead of her successful campaign for Ohio governor. Acton will become the first Democrat elected to lead Ohio in 20 years during a midterm election cycle that saw huge Democratic gains in states. (Photo by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal) Democrats are poised to control the majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years after the GOP racked up major losses across the country. Democrats flipped governorships in Iowa, Ohio, Georgia and Texas and defended competitive races in Maine and Wisconsin, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press and Decision Desk HQ. Midterms are always tough for the party that holds the White House, but high prices and growing disapproval of President Donald Trump delivered even stronger than expected results for Democrats Tuesday. “It’s a blue wave that was bigger than anyone had expected, and it’s having consequences across the country, including here in Texas,” said Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston. “Overall, Donald Trump has single-handedly turned many red states blue — or at least purple.” By late Tuesday, Democrats had won races for attorney general and lieutenant governor for the first time in decades and were well on their way to flipping the Texas House. “One of the real questions will be what do Democrats do with this power, and will they be able to retain it,” he said. “This has effectively opened a door for Democrats across the country.” Gubernatorial races proved historic for both Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday with the election of the nation’s first Black woman governor and the first Black Republican governor. But the Democratic party made major gains coast to coast, particularly in reliably conservative states, that could reshape state policy for years to come. In Iowa, the election of Democrat Rob Sand ends more than a decade of Republican control of the legislature and the governor’s office. In Ohio, Democrat Dr. Amy Acton’s win marks the first time in 20 years that Ohio voters have selected a Democrat to lead the Buckeye State. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia’s first Democratic governor since 2002.  While governors were on ballots in 36 states, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter only identified a dozen races for governor as competitive. Those included: Alaska, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. Republicans have controlled a majority of state governments since 2010. Before Tuesday’s election, Republicans boasted a 26-24 gubernatorial advantage over Democrats. But the GOP’s state legislative advantage was even stronger, with Republicans controlling 28 state legislatures and Democrats controlling 18 with divided control of chambers in three states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. By 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Democrats had notched  major legislative wins. Democrats broke the GOP supermajority in Florida, flipped control of the Wisconsin state Senate and flipped the North Carolina state House. In Pennsylvania, Democrats won the GOP-held state Senate, seizing  a trifecta – control of the governor’s office and both chambers of the legislature – in Harrisburg. “Tonight’s earth-shattering victory is undeniable proof that voters are fed up with the MAGA agenda,” Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, said in a news release. In Arizona, Democrats declared victory in a yearslong effort to win control of the legislature, proclaiming that Republicans would be in the minority at the state Capitol for the first time in 60 years. Stateline reporter Kevin Hardy can be reached at khardy@stateline.org.  This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f1b726b22deeb6ae8f8 Rams QB’s wife complains the NFL screwed team out of a true bye week, worst TV quad box ever & Christmas beer te 2026-11-04T14:20:11.904Z Rams QB’s wife complains the NFL screwed team out of a true bye week, worst TV quad box ever & Christmas beer Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. Full disclosure: I've always liked Kelly. She's been a fan of my work going back years, like a decade, when she was outspoken in Detroit where she once called a radio show to confirm that she paid for her own breast implants when it was implied that her husband used his money for the boob job. This week, Kelly, 37, is making headlines over her latest comments over how the Rams aren't getting a true bye week because they'll be playing on Thanksgiving Eve. Instead of a full two weeks off, her husband's team will get just 10 days. NFL STAR MATTHEW STAFFORD'S WIFE MAKES CLEAR DISTINCTION ABOUT QB'S NAME: 'HIGHLY DISRESPECTFUL' "Just curious to hear the thought process behind making the Rams the only team in the NFL without a true bye week. Because damn, after 18 years around this league, even I need a week off during the season...and I have never played a single snap," she wrote on Instagram. "I'm tired just watching from the stands. Can't imagine how the guys feel." It sucks getting old, Kelly. I feel you. I hear you, but this complaint is going to sound hollow to people who go to jobs they hate and make way less than the $400 million that Matthew has banked over his career. Guys, relax, Matthew doesn't always agree with his wife's complaints. During a podcast where Kelly complained about her feet hurting from walking around a game in cowboy boots, the Rams' Super Bowl-winning QB had no sympathy. "You choose to do these trips," Matthew said of Kelly's need to go on the road and run herself ragged. "No one is telling you to do them," he added while the camera pans to Kelly in shock. "Listen, I don't know if this is going to be your last year. I'm trying to make it a family year. I do this for you!" Kelly fired back. If there's a silver lining, Kelly, Matthew and their girls will celebrate at home on Thanksgiving to rest their feet after a Thanksgiving Eve in their suite. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps Remember this woman from over the summer? She's the one who, given the chance to say she's rooting for the U.S. to win the men's World Cup, decided she would stay loyal to her voters, who also hate America. This is road we're going down in this country and it's brutal to watch. This piece of work is heading to Congress. Let that sink in. YouTubeTV is SICK for even allowing me to create this quad. Welcome back, they/them! If we thought it was bad during woke 1.0, BUCKLE UP. We're officially living in world where new Texas Sen. James Talarico once said "God is non-binary." Good lord. Wait until you see how many cities, perhaps states, start going after your gas mowers again. Your gas grills are officially in the crosshairs. The countdown is on. COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS CRUSHED FOR DARK & MOODY 'STRIPPER' COSTUMES, AN ODD FREE THROW & COSTCO MEAL 'DEALS' How does last night's election affect OutKick? It makes this site even more important. Even more necessary. Woke 2.0 is going to take direct aim at the manosphere. The purple hairs will be back with a vengeance. Just watch. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Short's is as woke as it gets up in Bellaire, MI, but dammit they make incredible sandwiches and great beer. The White Pepper might be America's best sandwich. True story: Last summer, without prompting, my dad started raving about getting the White Pepper at Short's. He had no idea that on golf trips to northern Michigan, we're literally eating the White Pepper over multiple days because it's so good. Now Short's comes out with a beer that was a required purchase. Costco is selling it for $20 a 12-pack. Yes, that's high, but that's also how much I trust this brewery to make a really good product. I don't normally drink beer on a Wednesday night, but I will tonight to do a taste test for you guys. • Tom T. is furious over that UK guy who took 28 years to walk around the world: You are spot on with regards to the father of the century candidate who abandoned his family. The very first thought that entered my feeble brain when I read the headline was – "****ing loser". What in THE HELL is going on in the UK these days? They arrest people for making fun of the government, and they praise this absolute loser. The guy WENT FOR A 28 YEAR WALK, he did not explore the furthest reaches of the solar system. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! • Joe in East Tennessee write on the state of college football: I agree with everything Sheriff John said, but I would add that the price of tickets for a major college football game is STUPID expensive! ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In 2021 I paid less than $100 for a ticket to the TAMU v Bama game at Kyle Field. Since moving to the Knoxville area I've checked prices online to see a Vols game and can't find anything for less than $375-ish. I've got a REALLY nice TV that I can watch four games on simultaneously and a garage-fridge full of good beer... I'll skip the traffic and the crowd, thank you. • Duncan N. on the Michael Jackson craze: My 14 year old son watched the Michal Jackson movie multiple times. He loved and it loves to do the "hee hee" like Michael. He did not think about dressing up as MJ for Halloween because he isn’t the same race so it wouldn’t be appropriate. But I did see a kid around 10 years old dressed as Michael in the neighborhood parade.  Kinsey: I'm still stunned by the MJ stuff. A quick search reveals that the documentary was available on Hulu. I'm shocked kids even turn on Hulu. My kids barely watch anything other than YouTube shorts, sports with me and movies with mom. I was a little turned off by the Akron QB trying to run and throw sidearm like he was Mahomes throwing off one foot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f1a726b22deeb6ae8ef Radical socialist wing's huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party te 2026-11-04T14:20:10.086Z Radical socialist wing's huge night reveals ascending clout within Democratic Party Democratic Socialists of America are poised to claim victory in two-thirds of the Tuesday elections in which it endorsed a candidate, making the radical offshoot an ascending force within the Democratic Party. From Berkeley, Calif., to New York City, the hard-left group saw its preferred candidates win, underscoring how it is driving the larger party further toward socialism. The flex began in primary season, when the disciplined DSA took advantage of low turnout in deep-blue state and local elections to oust more moderate Democratic candidates. The fact that it carried through the general election solidifies the DSA's power within the party. Fox News Digital analyzed races for 161 candidate contests in DSA's election tracker and found: At 12:11 a.m., the DSA's official X account posted a message with early returns: "Over 50 DSA victories tonight prove socialism can win in the U.S. Workers deserve more and a reality where all of us live with dignity and hope is closer than we think. The job's not done, though. Tomorrow, we continue organizing, fighting, and winning for the working class!" The DSA didn't respond to a request for comment. DSA also endorsed an estimated 58 ballot measures, ranging from rent control, public banking and social housing to abortion rights, voting rights and tax initiatives, with many sailing to victory. DEMOCRATS STORM TO CONTROL OF CONGRESS, BUT BLUE WAVE COULD GROW EVEN BIGGER Among the candidates, the database lists 11 federal races, 88 local contests, 60 state competitions and two municipal races. The geographic and political range is noteworthy. In Berkeley, five DSA-backed candidates competed for the Rent Stabilization Board. Four — Ida Martinac, Vylma Ortiz, Nathan Mizell and Avery Arbaugh — were leading for the five available seats in the latest Alameda County returns. The fifth DSA-backed candidate, Derek Rodriguez, was trailing. CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB At the other end of the spectrum, DSA-backed candidates won or were leading in congressional districts on the East Coast. Seven DSA candidates running in traditionally Democratic congressional districts have won their races. They include Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez in New York; Melat Kiros in Colorado; Donavan McKinney in Michigan; and Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won New York’s 14th Congressional District. Rashida Tlaib won in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. Angela Gonzales-Torres is expected to win in California’s 34th District. Two DSA-backed House candidates lost or expected to lose: Mai Vang in California’s 7th District is losing and Lauren Jewett in Louisiana’s 1st District lost. .One of the most revealing races is in Ann Arbor, Mich., where democratic socialist Yousef Rabhi defeated longtime Democratic Mayor Christopher Taylor in the primary before advancing to the general election, which he won yesterday. The upset showed DSA’s ability to challenge not only Republicans, but also the Democratic establishment from within its own primary process. In Los Angeles, DSA-backed City Councilmember Nithya Raman’s unexpectedly close race against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass offers an even bigger test of whether the organization can move from winning legislative seats to capturing executive power in America’s second-largest city; early returns show the race too close to call. LA MAYORAL HOPEFUL NITHYA RAMAN CALLS HERSELF BOTH A 'CAPITALIST' AND 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST' Results in New York state are particularly important, following DSA-backed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rise to victory and power last year. According to election results, 17 DSA-backed New York candidates are winners or expected winners, including three members of Congress, one state senator, 12 state Assembly candidates and one county legislator. In California, DSA saw some defeats, revealing influence but not dominance. Of 43 California candidates, 23 were listed as winning or leading while 17 are trailing. The DSA was created in 1982 through the merger of the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee and the New American Movement. Its roots are in socialist, labor, feminist and community organizing, but its national organization includes Marxist and communist wings. On its election tracker, the DSA created graphics of its corporate logo — the red rose — spilling onto the page like confetti. DSA uses the red rose in its brand because of its longstanding history as an international symbol of socialism, labor organizing and working-class solidarity. The image also evokes the 1912 "Bread and Roses" textile strike, when workers "bread" and "roses," symbolizing dignity. DSA’s logo combines the rose with two clasped hands, which the organization says symbolizes multiracial solidarity against capitalism and "divide-and-conquer" tactics. DEMOCRATS NO LONGER HAVE THE NO. 1 WEAPON TO KEEP THEIR SOCIALIST WING IN LINE DSA's strategy has been clever. DSA isn't formally a political party, and most of its candidates run on the Democratic Party ballot line because the country's winner-take-all system and state ballot-access rules make independent parties difficult to build. DSA’s strategy is to use Democratic primaries and local nonpartisan elections to elect candidates who identify with socialism and then organize them into a larger socialist movement. DSA uses the Democratic ballot line as an electoral vehicle while openly describing its long-term goal as building an independent mass socialist party and ending capitalism. Its current endorsement criteria require candidates to identify publicly as socialists, support DSA’s national platform and, for national endorsements, meet its anti-Zionist requirements. DEMOCRATS NO LONGER HAVE THE NO. 1 WEAPON TO KEEP THEIR SOCIALIST WING IN LINE The results reveal that DSA is influential where three conditions exist: a safe Democratic district, a low-turnout primary and a disciplined local chapter capable of canvassing, fundraising and mobilizing volunteers. While the DSA has muscle, the results don't show that DSA controls the Democratic Party nationally – yet. About one in three candidate contests are confirmed losses or expected losses. The group’s strongest results were concentrated in blue urban districts and local offices. DSA’s reach also extends from Baltimore school boards to California education districts. DSA-backed candidates are winning or expected to win nine school-board or education-board races, including seats from Baltimore, Minneapolis and Chicago to Ferndale, Mich., Durham, N.C., and Petaluma, Inglewood and the Centinela Valley, Calif. The geographic spread shows that DSA’s electoral strategy isn't limited to congressional districts or major-city councils. It is also targeting the local institutions that shape curriculum, labor policy and education spending, stretching from the East Coast through the Midwest to the West Coast. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f18726b22deeb6ae8e6 Democratic socialist sweeps into DC mayor's office, signals openness to working with Trump te 2026-11-04T14:20:08.137Z Democratic socialist sweeps into DC mayor's office, signals openness to working with Trump A Democratic socialist whom President Donald Trump previously called a "communist" cruised to victory in the Washington, D.C. mayoral race Tuesday and signaled she is open to working with the administration. Janeese Lewis George, a 38-year-old D.C. councilmember, captured nearly 85% of the ranked choice vote in the contest against Green Party candidate Robert Gross and Independent candidate Rhonda Hamilton, according to the latest data from the District of Columbia Board of Elections. "The people of D.C. elect the mayor of D.C., and I am willing to work with this administration to the benefit of D.C. residents," Lewis George told FOX 5 DC. "And I’m also willing to stand up to this administration when it comes to doing just that. "One of the things we're going to do early in my administration is a forensic analysis of every District agency, making sure we're taking account of savings and spending, and also fraud and abuse and mishandling," she added. "Those are ways that we, as a District government, can improve and make sure that District taxpayers trust us with their dollars." TRUMP CALLS LIKELY DC MAYOR JANEESE LEWIS GEORGE A 'COMMUNIST' AND VOWS TO BLOCK HER AGENDA Lewis George will replace the outgoing Democrat mayor, Murial Bowser, who assumed office in 2015 and announced last year that she would not be running for re-election. "Good morning DC. This is what the other side looks like," Bowser wrote on X Wednesday morning. "We promised to get here with our Home Rule intact and electing our next leaders. Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Janeese Lewis George. I’ll run through the tape and support a seamless transition. I love you, DC." Lewis George now joins a group of Democratic socialist mayors including Zohran Mamdani of New York City, Katie Wilson of Seattle, and Mayor-elect David Morales of Providence, Rhode Island. "Washington DC, thank you for trusting this Daughter of the District to lead us!" Lewis George wrote on a message on X announcing her victory. Lewis George told The Associated Press earlier this year that she will work to address "the affordability crisis here in D.C., which the Trump administration has only made worse by unjustly firing federal employees en masse and militarizing our streets." MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALIST WINS NYC HOUSE SEAT AS DSA EXPANDS ITS REACH IN CONGRESS Following her primary victory in June, Trump vowed on Truth Social that he would not let candidates like Lewis George destroy the city. "Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary City, oppose ICE, welcome Criminal Illegal Aliens back into our beloved Capital, resist Anti-Crime Crackdowns, Defund the Police, continue and expand Cashless Bail, and so many other Capital destroying ‘things,’" the president said at the time. "In the end, it will never work out, nor will I let it even have a chance because I have worked too hard to make Washington, D.C., the Envy of the World, with almost No Crime, and a Beautification process that has been second to none," Trump continued. "I will meet with Janeese Lewis George, but must forewarn everyone that Washington, D.C., is again a Safe and Prestigious Community. "Many people, including myself, have worked long and hard to get it there, and we will not let it be destroyed by a Communist adherent who has no intention to, MAKE WASHINGTON GREAT AGAIN!" the president added. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3f13726b22deeb6ae8c7 Revolut’s valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank te 2026-11-04T14:20:03.727Z Revolut’s valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank Glade Brook, Coatue and T. Rowe Price were among the investors that led the share sale. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3cbc726b22deeb6ae873 Actress Mckenna Grace rejects Hollywood nudity, 'hypersexual' roles te 2026-11-04T14:10:04.276Z Actress Mckenna Grace rejects Hollywood nudity, 'hypersexual' roles Rising Hollywood star Mckenna Grace has drawn a firm line against participating in on-screen nudity, and separately revealed that her dream is to one day play a Disney princess. Speaking with Cosmopolitan Magazine, Grace explained that she respects actors who appear in explicit scenes but said those roles do not align with her personal career goals. "At this point, I definitely don’t do nudity or very hypersexual things," Grace said when asked whether there were any roles she would turn down. "I respect anybody who can, but it’s terrifying to me. I don’t know if that’ll ever change," she added. NATALIE PORTMAN SAYS BEING SEXUALIZED AS A CHILD STAR FORCED HER TO BECOME A 'GOOD GIRL' AS PROTECTION The 20-year-old actress, who is set to appear in the upcoming "Hunger Games" prequel "Sunrise on the Reaping," began acting as a child. Her credits include the "Ghostbusters" films, "Scream 7" and Hulu's "The Handmaid’s Tale," for which she earned an Emmy nomination. Grace said she does not intend to limit herself to wholesome roles. However, she hopes to pursue opportunities that align with her personal boundaries and long-term ambitions. "It’s not like I only do wholesome things — my character literally gets gutted by Ghostface in ‘Scream’ but my dream is to try and be a Disney princess someday," Grace added. On Tuesday, Grace clarified on Instagram that, "The two quotes being used right now in these titles are unrelated," referring to her comments about wanting to play a Disney princess role.  "I’m not uncomfortable doing nude scenes/hypersexual roles simply because ‘I want to be a Disney princess,’ it’s just because of my own personal comfortability I have with that sort of thing right now at this point in my life!" Graced added.  DISNEY ALUM CHRISTY CARLSON ROMANO RIPS HOLLYWOOD FOR FAILING CHILD STARS AFTER HAYDEN PANETTIERE’S DEATH Grace is not alone in setting boundaries around intimate scenes in Hollywood. Entertainment critic Christian Toto suggested that Grace’s earlier appearances on family-friendly shows may have influenced her decision. "Mckenna got her showbiz start on family-friendly shows like ‘Crash & Bernstein.’ Perhaps some of those lessons have stuck," Toto, host of "The Hollywood in Toto Podcast," told Fox News Digital. "Or, she's seen former child stars go the hyper-sexual route and wants no part of it. Either way, her instincts here are solid, and she may just carve a healthy lane for her Hollywood career moving forward," he added. Actress Amy Adams previously recalled turning down a sexually explicit comedy sketch after portraying Giselle in Disney’s 2007 film "Enchanted." Speaking on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," Adams said she declined a graphic "Saturday Night Live" musical sketch proposed by Andy Samberg because she was mindful of the film's young audience. "I was so keenly aware of all the young girls that were watching ‘Enchanted,’" Adams said. "And I didn’t want to be the princess singing about that particular act, you know?" BELLA THORNE SAYS HOLLYWOOD TREATED HER LIKE A KID ON SCREEN AND AN ADULT OFF CAMERA Other actors have also established boundaries around intimate scenes. "You" star Penn Badgley discussed his request to reduce intimate scenes on his "Podcrushed" podcast in 2023, citing his marriage as a factor in the decision. Veteran actor Neal McDonough has also spoken publicly about his longstanding refusal to participate in sex scenes or kiss other actresses on screen, citing his Catholic faith and respect for his wife. Meanwhile, Angel Studios announced "The Angel Promise," a set of content standards that the Utah-based studio says will prohibit on-screen sex, nudity and gratuitous profanity in its original releases. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Angel Studios co-founder and chief content officer Jeff Harmon argued that Hollywood has increasingly moved away from the values of family audiences. "I think Hollywood generally kind of lives in a bubble," Harmon said. "These are excellent craftsmen. They're the best storytellers in the world. Hollywood has built the best storytelling infrastructure in the world." COMEDIAN LEANNE MORGAN CALLS OUT HOLLYWOOD FOR LIVING IN A 'BUBBLE' AND MISJUDGING WHAT AUDIENCES WANT TO SEE "But at the same time, they've kind of drifted more and more away from the values-based audience that they used to serve," Harmon said. "And with that, in our view, as brothers and as fathers, as a father, Hollywood hasn't been giving me consistently what I need. Once in a while, you get a good one, but you have to sift through all these things to find your good movies and your good stories." Harmon said that the studio's pledge guarantees families will never have to worry about encountering graphic material, reflecting what he described as an audience-first model that aims to step out of the "Hollywood bubble" and into "middle America's shoes." Fox News Digital’s Rachel del Guidice contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb3a64726b22deeb6ae808 Yes, Alabama's College Football Playoff ranking is absurd, but one team got royally screwed by the committee te 2026-11-04T14:00:04.703Z Yes, Alabama's College Football Playoff ranking is absurd, but one team got royally screwed by the committee People woke up today in a brand new world. A new era. A new age. The world we knew yesterday? She's gone. Everything is different now, and people are furious. And confused. And asking themselves, "What happened?" And why did this happen? How did this happen? Most importantly, we're all asking ourselves where we go from here? These are uncharted waters, and we could all use a little course-correction. CFP RANKINGS: NOTRE DAME FACES SUDDEN DEATH, SEC FEELING GOOD, AND BIG TEN CLOSE TO HITTING THE PANIC BUTTON Yes, the first edition of the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings are officially HERE, and they stink to high heavens. Beyond Miami being the consensus No. 1, and Georgia at No. 2, I'm not sure anyone agrees with any of it. The biggest beef, as far as I can tell? Easy ... How in the world is Alabama the No. 5 team in the country? Fans are — rightfully so — trying to figure out how the committee justified putting a two-loss Alabama team over, say, the two-loss Tennessee team that beat them a few weeks ago. It's a good question. A fair one. I get it. I don't think the Vols are very good, for what it's worth, but that argument is certainly a valid one today. It's also a tough look putting a team at No. 5 in the country when they've lost two of three. No, I don't care who the losses came against. It's just a bad look. The optics aren't great with this one. WEEK 9 AP TOP 25 POLL MAKES A MOCKERY OF WAKE FOREST AND A LAUGHABLE OVERREACTION TO USC'S WIN OVER BUCKEYES Obviously, college football fans have been shouting about the committee and ESPN having some sort of "SEC-bias" for years now. Putting 'Bama at No. 5 will only strengthen that argument. Those voices will only get louder. To be fair, I'm not sure Utah or Indiana belong anywhere near the top five, either, so this works for other conferences as well. Perhaps the committee is just ... not very good at the one thing they're supposed to be good at? They've proved this for a decade now, and these latest rankings only bolster that argument. And if you want a really good example, look no further than Wake Forest at No. 16. You want to talk about an oversight? The Demon Deacons got completely hosed in this first batch of rankings. HOSED. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I'd argue that Wake Forest is the most underrated team in college football right now, and it's been that way for most of the season. I know this because I've wagered a lot of money on Wake Forest for about two months now, and Vegas still hasn't caught up. The Demon Deacons have dominated every single team they've played this year except Miami, and they nearly beat the Hurricanes on a random Friday night earlier in the year. We all ignored it then and just chalked it up to Miami having an "off second half." It wasn't. Wake Forest had a real shot to win that game, and they've only gotten better since. The Demon Deacons have won their last four games by 156 points, folks. One-hundred and fifty-six! LANE KIFFIN IS ALREADY GETTING HIS EXCUSES READY FOR LSU'S DISAPPOINTING REGULAR SEASON "But Zach, they haven't beaten anyone!" Sure, that's a fair argument. Wake Forest's one "big" win is Louisville — a team that nearly knocked off Ole Miss to open the season, but has since fallen off. I get it. But LSU is ranked two spots ahead of the Demon Deacons, and the Tigers have one more loss and the same amount of "big" wins. Zero. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE They've lost to Kentucky and Ole Miss, and beaten ... who? Clemson? Mississippi State? A horrific Texas A&M team? Come on. I'd argue that No. 1 Miami doesn't have any "big" wins either ... except Wake Forest! Who else have the 'Canes beaten? Frankly, they should've lost FSU. Maybe even North Carolina. If the committee is putting Miami at No. 1, they're doing so because A) they're undefeated, but B) because they do have one impressive win. And it was against Wake Forest. And by the way — I'm no ACC fan. I'm a hardcore SEC guy. I'm admittedly biased towards the SEC. I believe it is, far and away, the best conference in college football. But fair is fair, and the committee whiffed on this one. Big time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb380c726b22deeb6ae798 From Texas to Kansas, 6 stunning midterm results that upended the political map te 2026-11-04T13:50:04.749Z From Texas to Kansas, 6 stunning midterm results that upended the political map The 2026 midterms have been dubbed a referendum on President Donald Trump, and voters have decided. Republicans have lost their control of the House and Senate, with Democrats so far winning 54 Senate seats and flipping seven of those seats. Meanwhile, Republicans' slim House majority was wiped away, as Democrats have won 228 seats, flipping 25 seats, and Republicans at 139 seats. Here are the top six surprises from Tuesday's election night. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was ousted from her seat by Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger, who campaigned on abolishing ICE and establishing Medicare for All. Jackson’s victory marks the end of Collins’ nearly three-decade tenure as a bipartisan moderate. Collins previously broke ranks with Republicans on major votes such as Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and Trump's second impeachment trial. COLLINS ACCUSES SCHUMER OF PUSHING ATTACK ADS FILLED WITH 'OUTRIGHT LIES' IN TIGHT MAINE RACE She is Maine’s longest-serving member of Congress and chaired the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, a position that gave her significant influence over federal spending and funding for Maine projects. Meanwhile, Jackson, who has been involved in Maine politics since the 2000s, entered the campaign in July after former Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropped out of the race following allegations of sexual assault, which he denied. Platner's campaign was riddled with controversy for months, following old Reddit posts from an account belonging to him in which he made disparaging remarks about poor White people and referred to himself as a "communist." He also faced criticism for a tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol. Abdul El-Sayed won the swing state of Michigan, becoming the first Muslim to be elected to the Senate. The former Detroit Health Department leader faced pushback from a coalition of Jewish voters and Democrats concerned about his rhetoric on Israel and his ties to controversial political streamer Hasan Piker. In his victory speech, El-Sayed invoked the Arabic phrase "alhamdulillah," which means "praise be to God." MAINE, KANSAS SENATE RACES NECK AND NECK AS DEMOCRATS LEAD IN TEXAS, MICHIGAN, POLL SHOWS The progressive candidate also issued a warning shot to his defeated opponent, former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers. "Enjoy your retirement," El-Sayed said of the Republican candidate. "You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope. May we never have to see the likes of you in this state again." El-Sayed ran his campaign on a two-point agenda, consisting of Medicare for All and getting corporate dollars out of politics. While not a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), El-Sayed campaigned with socialist heavyweights, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Meanwhile, Rogers was joined by President Donald Trump on the campaign trail, who warned that an El-Sayed victory would be detrimental to the country. "If Abdul and the Democrats win, they will open the floodgates and invite hordes of jihadis to our shores, creating a nightmare of violence and terror until you cannot even have a Christmas," Trump said at a rally last month. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas lost his re-election bid to Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa, a state representative, ending his more than decade in office. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS "It has been the joy of my life to be the governor of the state of Texas," Abbott said to a crowd of supporters. His defeat followed years of delivering key conservative priorities, including the nation’s largest school voucher program, expansions of gun rights, stronger border enforcement, restrictions on abortion access, and major property tax cuts. With affordability top of mind for voters, Abbott centered his re-election campaign on ensuring the cost of living remained low in Texas. Meanwhile, Hinojosa framed the race as a fight against an affordability crisis being fueled by "the billionaires and the corporations," a message that carried her to victory and ended 36 years of Republican control of the governor’s office. Her key campaign promises included implementing moratoriums on data centers, rolling back the tax breaks Abbott gave to data centers and ending the school voucher program. "Everything is bigger in Texas, including the shock of this win," Hinojosa said to a crowd of supporters. "We shocked the world tonight. With a Texas chip on our shoulder, we show that anything is possible."  Meanwhile, President Donald Trump, who has been an ally of Abbott since 2016, blamed Abbott for losing his seat on X. "If Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, hadn’t become a RINO in the last six months of his Political Life, he wouldn’t have lost," Trump wrote. "He went back to his original formula, and it wasn’t pretty!" James Talarico will become the first Democratic senator to represent the Lone Star state in close to 40 years, defeating Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was backed by Trump. The upset comes as national Republicans and supporting PACs poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Paxton's campaign. Trump and Paxton sought to portray Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, as a far-left candidate, targeting his support for transgender minors and labeling him a "communist." Trump also dubbed him "Talafreako." Paxton's defeat comes as Trump took a gamble in endorsing him a week before the May runoff race against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Trump dubbed Paxton a "true MAGA Warrior," and said Cornyn was a "good man," but said the incumbent was not always behind him when "times were tough." Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., lost her election bid to Democratic challenger Annie Andrews, a pediatrician. Andrews' victory marks the first time a Democrat has been elected to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 1998. The loss came despite two Trump campaign appearances and Graham’s name recognition as Lindsey Graham’s sister. Her brother has held the office since 2003. "She’s smart and incredible. She’ll never let you down," Trump said as he praised Darline at an Oct. 21 stop in Upstate South Carolina. After Lindsey passed away in July, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister to fill out the remainder of the late senator's current term, which concludes at the end of this year. Lindsey had already won his primary race, so Darline ran in the special election following encouragement from Trump. Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital that "South Carolina bows to no king." "President Trump tried to handpick his successor in South Carolina, and the voters emphatically rejected his choice. Americans are sick of electing MAGA puppets to higher office who enable Trump’s erratic behavior and blatant corruption," said Smith. A Democratic candidate won the U.S. Senate seat for Kansas for the first time in 94 years, as megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton defeated first-term Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. Prior to the election, Marshall shared with Fox News Digital that he predicted if he wasn't able to win his re-election bid, then he believed Republicans wouldn't be able to maintain control of the Senate. "I think that, you know, I'm not a political expert, I'm a physician, but if we lose Kansas, I don't see how we keep control of the Senate," Marshall told Fox News Digital in an interview before the election. And Marshall's pre-election prediction came true as Democrats reclaimed control of the Senate. Political strategists have said Hamilton's name recognition as the leader of the largest United Methodist church helped him in the state, while Marshall remained closely aligned with Trump, who joined him twice on the campaign trail weeks before the election. "He was able to bring Republicans, Independents and Democrats together to pull a stunning upset. The combination of a blue environment, a scandal-plagued incumbent, and a strong Democrat like Hamilton made this upset possible," Democratic strategist Mally Smith said of Hamilton to Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eb0726b22deeb6ae5c7 MLB owners are back with a new salary cap proposal to shut down sport even after Brewers win World Series te 2026-11-04T13:10:08.954Z MLB owners are back with a new salary cap proposal to shut down sport even after Brewers win World Series We're now less than a month away from the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Major League Baseball Players Association and the league's owners, with a lockout a near-guarantee starting in early December. For months, owners and the league office have been promoting the lockout to fans as necessary to address the sport's imaginary competitive balance problems. That this lockout wouldn't be like the others, because baseball needs a salary cap, the league said. The gap in spending, the marketing campaign went, made it impossible for small market teams to compete thanks to the disparity in payroll. Fast-forward to the end of the 2026 World Series, and it's hard to imagine an argument aging worse than that one. MILWAUKEE BREWERS BROKE BASEBALL ON THEIR WAY TO REMARKABLY DOMINANT WORLD SERIES RUN The Milwaukee Brewers, who ranked 19th in team payroll in 2026, completed one of the most dominant postseason runs in the history of baseball. They went 11-2 in October, with their two losses coming by a combined total of two runs. Not two losses by two runs each, literally two runs total. They swept the high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers, never once seeming in doubt of losing a game, let alone the series. They were three outs away from sweeping the World Series and becoming the first team in history to go undefeated in the NLCS and World Series. Even after blowing that lead with Shane Drohan, they easily handled game five behind likely Cy Young winner Jacob Misiorowski. It was an obliteration. Oh, and that team they played in the World Series? The Tampa Bay Rays, the team with the 28th highest payroll. The team Tampa beat to advance to the World Series? The Cleveland Guardians, who ranked 30th in the league in payroll. Dead last. The New York Yankees didn't reach the ALCS, and by October 2027, it'll be 18 years since their last World Series title. The Mets didn't even come close to reaching the playoffs, and haven't been remotely near a championship since Steve Cohen took over and raised payrolls to the highest in the league. Philadelphia didn't reach the World Series, losing in the wild card series. And the Toronto Blue Jays finished in last place. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The timing couldn't have been worse for the owners, now hoping to make their case for a salary cap after the 2026 season showed how little need there is for it. Instead? On Tuesday afternoon, they pushed for a salary cap yet again, publicly releasing a new proposal that would start their cap and floor system a year later, in 2028. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We recognize that clubs will need a full offseason to prepare to operate within the cap and floor system," said MLB spokesman Glen Caplin, per MLB.com. "Therefore, with this offseason already underway, we proposed today to begin the cap and floor system in 2028. This proposal would allow a smoother transition into the cap and floor system without delaying key player benefits, including earlier free agency, a $1 million minimum salary, a 30% increase to the pre-arbitration bonus pool, and transactional reform that will reduce roster churn. "The projected salary cap and floor for 2028 continues to provide more money for Major League players while leveling the playing field and giving more teams the ability to participate in the free-agent market and retain their homegrown stars so that every fan believes their team has a fair chance to win it all." A statement so thoroughly disconnected from reality, it makes you wonder if the league office has been watching political ads for ideas. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER In response, the Players Association predictably stated that the cap system is a non-starter, while correctly identifying that the cap proposal is there for one reason, and one reason only: to make owners more money. Details of the proposed cap and floor system are complicated, but suffice it to say, the league's contention is absurd and would have nothing to do with competitive balance. The floor, a proposed "$180 million," shows how much money small market owners are currently pocketing. That figure would correspond to an increase of tens of millions, if not over $100 million dollars more than teams like the Guardians and Rays are spending. Yes, the cap would require more revenue sharing, but by the league's own admission, there are 12 teams that need to increase their "payroll" by $636 million combined to get to the floor. There isn't enough revenue sharing from the Dodgers or Mets to increase that would cover that difference. Which demonstrates that these owners are simply spending much less than they can already afford. They're choosing not to, because it's so much easier for the fans, and they complain about small markets instead. Obviously, as 2026 demonstrated, there is no argument to be made that competitive balance requires a cap. The Dodgers, for their market size and payrolls, are 3-14 in their last 17 attempts at winning a World Series. A New York team hasn't won since 2009, and the Mets are up to 40 years since their last title, the seventh-longest streak in baseball. The Padres have paid into the luxury tax for years now, and their reward is one win in the NLCS. But all these mistakes are the real issue: baseball has no competitive balance problem, because the gaps between teams are so small that competitive balance can never actually be a problem. For some perspective, in the NBA, the better team wins a best-of-seven series roughly 80% of the time. In order for that to happen in MLB, the series would have to be a best-of-75. The Dodgers had a $250 million payroll advantage over Milwaukee, and a 58-42% probability of winning in the series in pre-NLCS projections. They'd have had a similar advantage over the Guardians or Rays. It's just not possible to predict baseball, or buy it, because there's a limit to how much better one team can be than another. Where this should end up is that the big revenue teams like the Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees pay more in revenue sharing, with strict controls and oversight on how small market teams are allowed to spend it. Teams like the Marlins have avoided spending on players by taking advantage of a loophole in the rules that can go towards things like improvements to facilities. The Pirates went a decade between signing free agents to multi-year contracts, and even then it was two years. Owner Bob Nutting just doesn't care very much. Instead, we're jeopardizing the future growth of the sport in order to increase the Pirates' franchise valuation from $2.4 billion to $2.57 billion. Good stuff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eaf726b22deeb6ae5be JASON CHAFFETZ: Five timeless political lessons that got lost in 2026 te 2026-11-04T13:10:07.687Z JASON CHAFFETZ: Five timeless political lessons that got lost in 2026 While the leadership of the House and Senate are changing, the fundamentals of American politics have not. In all the finger pointing that will ensue over the coming weeks, some things should already be clear. Regardless of where the last ballots fall, the basic principles of American politics remain the same. Voters still respond to the same things they always have. As Republicans look to 2028, they must double down on the basics of campaigning that stand the test of time. 1. Candidate quality matters. Fielding the better candidate is not optional. It may not always be definitive, but it is foundational. A candidate who cannot connect with people, articulate a positive vision of the future, or run a disciplined campaign operation will eventually be vulnerable. Celebrity, political dynasties, comfortable incumbents, or last-minute appointments do not automatically translate into votes. LIZ PEEK: THERE MAY BE A SILVER LINING IN TRUMP'S BRUTAL MIDTERM DEFEAT 2. Results must be felt. A majority is judged by outcomes people can feel, not by legislative talking points. The Senate had two years. Voters do not grade on process. They grade on whether prices at the pump and grocery store stopped rising, whether their communities felt safe, and whether the problems they voted to fix in 2024 actually got fixed. A Senate that refuses to build on the work of the House, maximize judicial appointments, or secure the president’s signature election security promise is asking for a loss. Excuses do not win midterms. Outcomes do. A majority that is perpetually in recess and does not deliver consistent results should expect to pay dearly. That is neither new nor complicated. 3. Volume is not a strategy. Too much money is spent on strategies with too little value, often in ways that simply annoy voters. Exaggerated attack ads that no one believes, incessant text messages that interrupt dinner, and uninvited fundraising solicitations that clog up inboxes do not persuade people. They irritate them. Voters have learned to tune out the noise, and campaigns that treat volume as a strategy end up wasting money while making the people they need less likely to listen. Consultants who still measure success by how many times they can hit the same voter are not helping their candidates. They are training people to ignore them. 4. Candidate choice is a local decision. Primaries exist for a reason. Putting a finger on the scale for a candidate the voters have not fully affirmed is a recipe for disaster. Democrats learned that the hard way when they elevated Kamala Harris without a real primary contest. Republicans got a reminder this cycle in South Carolina, where Darline Graham was appointed to her late brother’s seat and then heavily backed through the primary process. She won the nomination, but voters in a deep-red state ultimately rejected the candidate who had been chosen for them. Skipping or short-circuiting the primary process does not protect the seat. It risks it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION 5. Endorsements do not win or lose races. They matter when you are nobody trying to become somebody. For federal office, most voters do not care about the long list of endorsements. They look at the candidate standing in front of them and the message that candidate is offering. National figures, party committees, and celebrity names generate headlines and fundraising, but they rarely move the final margin the way candidates and consultants claim. Campaigns waste too much time chasing them. Voters make their own decisions and do so primarily on authenticity and plans for the future. These are not complicated ideas. They have worked for decades. They still work. The question is whether the people running campaigns will treat them as optional again, or whether they will finally stop looking for shortcuts that keep failing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eae726b22deeb6ae5b5 Meet the far-left socialists coming to Congress next year te 2026-11-04T13:10:06.053Z Meet the far-left socialists coming to Congress next year As House Democratic leaders prepare to take the reins of power in Congress, they are also poised to reckon with far-left rebels who could make their lives difficult over the next two years. Democrats are projected to win back the House majority after Tuesday night’s midterm elections. It comes after a far-left insurgency roiled Democrats' primary elections, and some of those socialist candidates are now expected to be heading to Capitol Hill next year. RISING SOCIALIST STARS ON TRACK TO CONGRESS: WHO ARE DARIALIZA AVILA CHEVALIER, BRAD LANDER AND CLAIRE VALDEZ? Darializa Avila Chevalier is projected to be the next House representative from New York's 13th congressional district, which covers Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx. Chevalier's victory comes after she scored an upset victory over Congressional Hispanic Caucus chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., amid an anti-incumbent wave that swept Empire State elections. Born in Florida to immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic, she moved to New York City to attend Columbia University for her undergraduate degree. Chevalier has already earned criticism from her future Republican colleagues for past comments, including a now-deleted post on X, then Twitter, where she purportedly wrote, "I forgot to get napkins so I just wiped my hand on the American flag behind me." She's notably withheld support from Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to be the next Speaker of the House, telling Vanity Fair she would need certain "commitments" on progressive issues like Medicare for All. JEFFRIES WELCOMES DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS INTO THE FOLD AS CRITICS WARN PARTY IS REVEALING 'EXACTLY WHO IT IS' Claire Valdez is another member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) who scored an upset victory during New York's primaries, defeating a Democrat backed by retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., for the party's nomination. MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALIST WINS IN NEW YORK EXPOSE GROWING RIFT BETWEEN DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT, INSURGENT LEFT Valdez is now projected to take over Velázquez's seat in New York's 7th congressional district, which includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Valdez is currently a member of the New York State Assembly. On her campaign website, she touts herself as a "dual citizen of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Nation and the United States." She also has not confirmed whether she will support Jeffries for speaker, telling New York Magazine she would not "negotiate in public" but that she would "see how the midterms shake out." CARVILLE WARNS DEMOCRATS MAY NEED TO BLOCK FAR-LEFT CANDIDATES FROM JOINING CAUCUS, MODERATE GROUP DISAGREES Donavan McKinney in Michigan's 13th congressional district is another beneficiary of the anti-incumbency backlash during the 2026 election cycle. He's now projected to come to Congress after earlier defeating Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., in the primaries. McKinney is a DSA member and was backed by other prominent socialists like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. The district he is poised to represent includes part of Detroit and its suburbs. He recently told Jacobin Magazine that his biggest policy goals include Medicare for All, universal childcare and getting corporate money out of elections. Also in the interview, he accused his primary opponent of having taken campaign cash from Immigration and Customs Enforcement contractors, the pro-Israel lobby and other corporate interests. Israel had been the defining issue in his primary campaign. Thanedar was a former DSA member who left the organization over members' celebrations of the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas. DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENT Melat Kiros is a DSA member and former attorney whose upset victory in Colorado's 1st congressional district is forcing an end to longtime Rep. Diana DeGette's political career. DeGette, D-Colo., a progressive who has been in Congress since 1997, lost her Denver-area seat in a shocking primary loss to Kiros, a 29-year-old political newcomer. Kiros was born in Ethiopia "just weeks before her father was selected by the United States' Diversity Visa Lottery," according to her campaign website. She's drawn controversy for her fierce anti-Israel stance, which includes calling the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas an "inevitable" result of the Jewish country's own actions, according to multiple reports. She has also opposed its existence as a Jewish state. Kiros is also among those who will not commit to supporting Jeffries for speaker. GOP LAWMAKER URGES JOHNSON TO SCRUTINIZE NEW SOCIALIST LAWMAKERS' 'ACCESS TO INTELLIGENCE' Pennsylvania state lawmaker Chris Rabb is poised to enter the House of Representatives to represent the state's 3rd congressional district next year. The democratic socialist has called for the U.S. to "immediately dismantle the military industrial complex, cease all imperialist foreign policy, and end all U.S.-led efforts for regime-change," according to his campaign website. Rabb has also called for a universal basic income for Americans as well as guaranteed housing, high-speed internet, free transit and "national grocery stores." He previously took aim at establishment Democrats in an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation" in August, "I think listening to folks who have been institutionalists and corporate Dems is probably the wrong thing to do when what your own poll shows is that there is an exhaustion." Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander is no longer a DSA member, having left the organization over its response to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. But his campaign was backed by some of the DSA's biggest stars, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Lander's campaign for New York's 10th congressional district, which includes downtown Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, served as a proxy battle between the Empire State's establishment left and socialist factions. While Lander was backed by Mamdani, his primary opponent, Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., was backed by Jeffries. Lander also campaigned alongside Chevalier and Valdez. While he left the DSA over Israel, Lander has still been a fierce critic of the Jewish state. He was recently detained by Israeli law enforcement during a trip to the occupied West Bank to join Palestinian olive farmers harvesting their crop. Israeli authorities released him upon learning his identity. Unlike his far-left New York cohorts, however, Lander has said he is inclined to support Jeffries for speaker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2eaa726b22deeb6ae596 TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston te 2026-11-04T13:10:02.874Z TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston Today is the day to join TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston's SoWa Power Station. Register now to join this founder-focused conference today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c58726b22deeb6ae539 NBA sits out Election Day yet again while other sports leagues go about business as usual te 2026-11-04T13:00:08.404Z NBA sits out Election Day yet again while other sports leagues go about business as usual The NBA hit pause on Election Day for the fourth time in five years as all 30 teams around the league had Tuesday off. The NBA's 'Get In The Game. VOTE.' campaign essentially stretched across two days, with every team in action on Monday, as players and broadcasts spread awareness for Tuesday's midterm election around the United States. Players wore 'VOTE' shirts during pregame warmups at all 15 games held on Monday night. The NBA sitting out Election Day began in 2022 when Joe Biden occupied the White House. The league followed suit in 2022, '23, '24, and now '26, but did host games on Election Day in 2025 as it was an off-year with Virginia and New Jersey the only two states holding gubernatorial elections. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The NBA has emphasized the importance of Election Day by ceasing operations while simultaneously hosting games on Christmas Day for more than 75 years. "Making your voice heard through your vote is empowering," James Cadogan, executive director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, said in a statement. "We’re excited to engage fans across the country and inspire voters of all ages, demographics, and perspectives to come together and help shape our future." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While the NBA hit pause on Tuesday night, other leagues around the United States went about their business as usual. The NHL held 11 games on Tuesday, eight of which were hosted in the United States. In college football, the MAC was in action with Miami (OH) hosting Buffalo and Akron taking on Ohio, while over 25 college basketball games took place around the country as well. The 2026 midterms consisted of 36 gubernatorial races and saw a 'Blue Tsunami' take place, with Democrats taking control of Congress. Battleground Senate seats in Michigan, Texas, South Carolina, and North Carolina, among others, fell in favor of the Democrats, as did the House in Iowa, Nebraska, and Virginia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c56726b22deeb6ae530 Apple's first touchscreen MacBook comes at a price te 2026-11-04T13:00:06.737Z Apple's first touchscreen MacBook comes at a price Apple has finally given the MacBook Pro something many people have wanted for years: a touchscreen. The company unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Oct. 28, introducing a new way to interact with its laptop. It also brings a stunning OLED display, a thinner design and some serious processing power. However, there's one detail that might make you think twice before reaching for your wallet. The new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899. That's a lot of money for a laptop, even by Apple's standards. So, what exactly are you getting for that price? More importantly, will touching your MacBook's screen make enough of a difference to justify an upgrade? Let's look at what Apple has introduced and who might benefit most. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com. 8 BIGGEST THINGS WE LEARNED FROM APPLE'S 2026 EVENT For years, Apple maintained that the Mac worked best with a keyboard and trackpad. Meanwhile, Windows laptop owners have enjoyed touchscreen options for a long time. Apple even experimented with touch controls through its Touch Bar, but that feature never replaced the traditional laptop experience. Now Apple has changed course. Its new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display lets you interact directly with the screen. You can scroll through websites with your finger or pinch to zoom into photos. Apple also lets you drag content between windows and interact with supported creative apps. Think about how often you instinctively touch your laptop screen, especially after spending years using an iPhone or iPad. Now that gesture will actually do something on the new MacBook Pro. Apple also redesigned the hinge to keep the display steadier when you touch it. That's a thoughtful addition because nobody wants a screen wobbling every time they tap a button. However, this remains a traditional laptop. It doesn't fold into a tablet, and it doesn't support Apple Pencil. You'll still use the keyboard and trackpad for much of your work. That may disappoint anyone hoping to replace both a MacBook and an iPad with one device. While everyone is talking about the touchscreen, Apple's new display technology might have an even greater impact on your everyday experience. The company calls it the PROLED XDR Display, and it uses tandem OLED technology. Unlike traditional laptop screens that rely on a backlight, OLED pixels produce their own light. That allows the display to show deep blacks alongside bright highlights without the same backlight glow. Apple says the new screen reaches up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness for both HDR and SDR content. It also delivers a claimed 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio and supports refresh rates up to 120Hz for smoother motion. Those numbers sound impressive, but what will you actually notice? Photos should look more vibrant, especially when you're viewing pictures taken on your iPhone. Movies can show more detail in dark scenes. If you edit videos or work with photography, the improved color accuracy could be especially useful. Apple has also added an antireflective coating to help reduce glare. An optional nano-texture finish provides additional reflection control for people who work in bright environments. For someone who spends hours looking at a laptop screen, these improvements could be more valuable than touch alone. Apple isn't holding back on performance. The new touchscreen MacBook Pro comes with either an M5 Pro or M5 Max processor. Both target people who need more processing power than a basic laptop typically provides. If you're editing high-resolution video or working with large photo libraries, these chips are designed to handle that workload. Apple also offers configurations with up to 128GB of unified memory and 16TB of storage. However, those upgrades can drive the price considerably higher. The new MacBook Pro runs macOS 27 and includes Apple Intelligence alongside Apple's upgraded Siri AI. It also brings Dynamic Island to the Mac for the first time. That familiar feature from the iPhone sits near the top of the display and gives you access to live updates and useful controls. For video calls, Apple includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. Meanwhile, an upgraded six-speaker system promises deeper bass. The laptop also includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and an HDMI port, which should appeal to people connecting external displays. 12 BIGGEST APPLE WWDC 2026 TAKEAWAYS YOU NEED TO KNOW One concern with touchscreen laptops is whether all that additional technology makes them heavier. Apple says it has managed to move in the opposite direction. The new 14-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro weighs about three pounds, roughly half a pound less than its predecessor. The 16-inch model comes in at four pounds, approximately 0.7 pounds lighter. Both models also feature slimmer designs. That should make carrying a MacBook Pro between meetings or packing one for a trip a little easier. Apple promises up to 24 hours of battery life, depending on the configuration and usage. That's an impressive claim for a machine with this much performance and such a bright display. However, we'll need independent testing to see how battery life holds up during real-world work. Apple has positioned its touchscreen MacBook Pro firmly in premium territory. The 14-inch model with the M5 Pro chip starts at $2,899, while the 16-inch version starts at $3,399. If you want the more powerful M5 Max processor, prices jump to $4,499 for the 14-inch model and $4,799 for the 16-inch version. And remember, those are starting prices for each configuration. Adding more memory or storage can increase the total substantially. There is another important detail. Apple introduced a separate 14-inch MacBook Pro with its newer M6 chip on Oct. 27. That model starts at $1,999, but it uses a Liquid Retina XDR Display without touch support. That means you're looking at a $900 difference between Apple's entry-level M6 MacBook Pro and its least expensive touchscreen model. Of course, the more expensive version also includes an M5 Pro processor and the upgraded OLED display. These are different performance configurations, so the additional $900 doesn't represent the cost of touch alone. For another perspective, the previous 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip started at $2,499. That makes the new touchscreen version $400 more expensive than its comparable predecessor. Still, this gives you a meaningful choice. You can buy a powerful new MacBook Pro for considerably less if you don't need to interact directly with the screen. We've previously reported on how rising AI chip costs have pushed Apple prices higher. This latest introduction adds another premium option to an already expensive lineup. Apple says many existing Mac apps will respond to touch immediately because macOS can translate finger taps into mouse clicks. That should make basic interaction straightforward, even before developers fully optimize their software. However, Apple's bigger ambition involves creative applications. The company demonstrated touch controls in Final Cut Pro that let editors manipulate clips directly on the screen. Musicians can use Logic Pro to play virtual instruments with their fingers. Apple also expects third-party apps, including Adobe Lightroom and Microsoft Office applications, to take advantage of the new touch capabilities. That sounds promising. Still, a touchscreen doesn't automatically make every app easier to use. Tiny buttons and crowded menus can be frustrating when you're trying to select something precisely with a finger. Early hands-on reports suggest that touch works smoothly for common gestures. However, some smaller macOS controls can still be awkward to tap. Those are preliminary impressions rather than findings from extended testing. It will be interesting to see how quickly developers adapt their interfaces and whether people continue using touch regularly after the initial excitement wears off. This is the question I'd ask before spending nearly $3,000. If you already own a relatively recent MacBook Pro that handles everything you throw at it, I wouldn't rush to replace it solely for touchscreen capabilities. A mouse or trackpad still gives you excellent control, especially when you're working on detailed projects. However, if you edit video professionally or spend your days working with photos, the OLED display could make a real difference. The improved portability also makes the new model appealing to people who regularly travel with demanding workloads. For everyday activities like email and web browsing, a less expensive MacBook Air or standard MacBook Pro will probably be more than enough. Before making that decision, take a look at our guide explaining how to know when it's time to replace your Mac. A computer that still performs well may have several good years left. You can also explore our best laptops for 2026 at CyberGuy.com to compare other options before committing to Apple's premium model. One more suggestion: If you're considering the touchscreen MacBook Pro, visit an Apple Store when it becomes available on Nov. 6. Spend some time using the touchscreen alongside the keyboard and trackpad. That hands-on experience could tell you more than any specification sheet. If you're spending nearly $3,000 on a new MacBook Pro, protecting that investment should be a priority. While macOS includes built-in security features, Macs can still face malicious downloads and online scams. I recommend keeping your software updated and using strong antivirus software for an additional layer of protection. Strong antivirus software can help detect malware and warn you about dangerous websites before they cause trouble. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. I have to give Apple credit for finally bringing a touchscreen to the MacBook Pro. It feels like a feature that should have arrived years ago, especially when we're all so accustomed to touching the screens on our phones and tablets. I'm also impressed by what Apple is promising with its new OLED display. For people who work with visual content, that could be the most compelling reason to upgrade. But here's where I hesitate. At $2,899, Apple is asking a lot for a feature that many competing laptops have offered for years. And with the standard M6 MacBook Pro starting at $1,999, there's a pretty compelling argument for saving that extra $900. I want to see how useful touch becomes in everyday work before calling this a must-have upgrade. My advice is to try it in person before spending the money. A touchscreen sounds great, but the real test is whether you still reach for it after the excitement wears off. Would you pay nearly $3,000 for a touchscreen MacBook Pro? Let us know why or why not by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c55726b22deeb6ae527 Christian Yelich hopes 2027 MLB season starts on time as CBA expiration looms over baseball te 2026-11-04T13:00:05.180Z Christian Yelich hopes 2027 MLB season starts on time as CBA expiration looms over baseball Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers won’t remotely think about the 2027 MLB season right now after winning the franchise’s first-ever World Series. However, this is a pivotal offseason for baseball, as the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) ends on Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Until a new CBA is agreed upon, there will be no MLB season in 2027. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Will that actually happen? It’s a possibility, but when asked if he’s optimistic about the season starting on time, Yelich gave the glass-half-full approach. "Yeah. You know, that’s the goal, obviously," he told OutKick before celebrating once more with Brewers fans, this time during a victory "shift" at Raising Cane’s in Greendale, Wisconsin. "It’s going to be an interesting offseason here. We’ll just see what happens. "But yeah, I think that would be awesome. I think that’s what everybody’s hoping for." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Yelich told the Associated Press prior to the Brewers clinching the title in Game 5 that he thinks the "game’s in a great spot right now," and it would be "a shame if we miss time." But that’s the reality of the situation, which Yelich knows all about after the last CBA was agreed upon in March 2022. There was a point throughout those winter months when it looked like neither side – the owners and players – would budge on their demands. The deal was eventually done, but weeks of spring training were missed before the 2022 regular season started on April 7 rather than March 31. When that happened, teams didn’t stop inking players to new contracts, shelling out a collective billion-plus in salaries, with deals including the Minnesota Twins’ Byron Buxton, Texas Rangers’Corey Seager and Toronto Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman. This year, top free agents include Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, Seiya Suzuki and Michael King, among others. Players definitely want clubs to continue spending money, as that is the crux of the biggest debate on the table between the two sides. For the owners, a salary and floor cap proposal is what they want to cut down the disparity found in payrolls across the league. On the flip side, the players have viewed a salary cap and floor as a non-starter, believing instead that there should be expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights for themselves, along with a bigger league minimum salary. They’ve also proposed having a tax for teams who fail to keep payrolls at a certain floor, basically promoting spending overall. Yelich was just part of a Brewers team that won 103 regular-season games and were middle of the pack in payroll. Their opponent, the Tampa Bay Rays, had a bottom-three payroll and had the best record in the American League this season. ALEX RODRIGUEZ DEFENDS DODGERS' SPENDING SPREE AS LIKELY LOCKOUT GETS CLOSER: 'I THINK IT'S GREAT' MLB is the only major pro sports league in the U.S. without a salary cap, with the NFL, NBA and NHL implementing them. In 2022, differences were amended, but some believe this time around will be much harder. The MLBPA also has a change in leadership, with Tony Clark forced out and Bruce Meyer, a former All-Star infielder, taking over. He was the one who led the players’ negotiation last time around, so he has the prowess to fight hard for what his side wants. At the same time, owners and commissioner Rob Manfred seem steadfast in their beliefs. When Dec. 2 rolls around, we’ll know for certain if a lockout is in place, but the real question is whether it will persist through the start of the regular season. As Yelich said, he feels everyone wants baseball to start on time, but if things get ugly at the negotiating table, players might be seeing a situation like 1994. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb2c53726b22deeb6ae51d Democrats Deliver a Big Blue Bludgeoning te 2026-11-04T13:00:03.535Z Democrats Deliver a Big Blue Bludgeoning The party’s midterm victory reshapes the political landscape. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb29fa726b22deeb6ae4a8 CFP rankings: Notre Dame faces sudden death, SEC feeling, and Big Ten close to hitting the panic button te 2026-11-04T12:50:02.497Z CFP rankings: Notre Dame faces sudden death, SEC feeling, and Big Ten close to hitting the panic button Judging by the chaos we have already seen across college football this season, it should come as no surprise that the first CFP rankings were just as unpredictable as the product on the field. The only certainty entering Tuesday night’s rankings reveal was that Miami would sit atop the polls after a difficult outing against North Carolina. Now, with a showdown against No. 8 Notre Dame looming this weekend, this is shaping up to be an elimination game for the No. 11 ranked Fighting Irish. And let me make it clear for folks out there that are not following on a weekly basis: don't freak out yet, just give it a few weeks. But yes, you have my permission to start getting extremely nervous about the upcoming weekend, Notre Dame fans. It's clear that the CFP committee is telling Marcus Freeman's squad that they better beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday, or their chances of making the postseason will be hinging on others losing. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS: MIAMI TAKES TOP SPOT, INDIANA CRACKS TOP FIVE IN FIRST OFFICIAL RELEASE Don't forget, this is the final season for a twelve-team playoff, with an expansion to 24-teams coming next year as ESPN and CFP finalize their new television agreement. As for what happens within the SEC, well they came out smelling pretty nice after spending the entire offseason emphasizing strength of schedule metrics. Now, the conference has to be feeling fantastic on Wednesday morning, with Georgia sitting at No. 2 in the first polls. Alabama coming in at No. 5 and Kentucky being ranked No. 6 gives them a pretty solid landing spot if either one of those teams were to catch another loss. Realistically, if Kentucky beats No. 13 Tennessee this weekend in Knoxville, the Cats' can afford an additional loss and still secure a playoff bid. But, why in the world is Alabama ranked eight spots ahead of Tennessee if the Vols won the head-to-head matchup last month? "The head to head matchup between Tennessee and Alabama is not going to come into play at this point becuase of where those two teams are viewed in the rankings process," CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek explained. No. 7 Texas is the only current team in the country with wins against three ranked teams, with a number of others including Kentucky, BYU, Alabama, Ole Miss and Ohio State being ones with two wins on the season so far. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It was undefeated No. 8 UCLA that came in behind No. 4 Indiana, after the Hoosiers hung on for dear life against Minnesota this past weekend, as the committee came off as confusing given the Hoosiers strength of schedule. We could be witnessing a year in which the Big Ten might only get two teams into the College Football Playoff, especially if No. 12 Ohio State cannot figure out life without Julian Sayin. OHIO STATE'S NATIONAL TITLE HOPES ARE RIGHTFULLY FADING AFTER USC DELIVERS REALITY CHECK IN SHOCKING UPSET The Buckeyes, in my opinion, deserved to be ranked in this area. But the argument over head-to-head matchups was not even discussed by the committee due to Ohio State not being in the same pod of teams, according to chairman Hunter Yurachek. "They didn’t look like the same Ohio State team this past weekend against Southern Cal" And, it's not hard to argue that the Buckeyes deserved to work for their spot. Obviously, they have time to prove to the world that they are a better football team than what we saw against USC, even though Hunter Yurachek pointed towards their defense more than offensive output. Indiana has zero ranked wins this season, and have four of their five wins over power conference schools coming by one score. What in the world has Indiana done to be ranked so high? And now, with USC being ranked 20th in the first poll, this could also give the Big Ten a spot at gaining a spot if the Trojans were to win out, while Indiana might not drop as far if they were to lose at home next week to Lincoln Riley's squad. The Big 12 could be in an even more interesting position. No. 3 Utah is the highest-ranked team from the conference, but No. 9 BYU has a chance to change the entire playoff picture when the two teams meet in Saturday’s "Holy War." The Big 12 could potentially receive as many playoff bids as the Big Ten, although there is still a full month of the regular season remaining. If the conference wants to place three teams in the College Football Playoff, BYU would likely need to win out, while No. 15 Texas Tech would need to finish the regular season undefeated. Utah would then most likely need to defeat BYU in the conference championship game. That scenario would give BYU a legitimate argument for inclusion in the final CFP rankings, while Utah would receive the automatic bid and Texas Tech could make a strong case with only one loss. ESPN FUMBLES THE HOLY WAR BY FORCING UTAH AND BYU INTO A DREADED EARLY-MORNING KICKOFF FOR FANS While in the past we could have countless arguments around the shenanigans that come with the CFP committee's rankings, this season might actually call for a little grace. Having to make these types of decisions, based off the pure madness we've seen over the past eight weeks, certainly made life difficult for committee members. "We still believe as a committee there is going to be a significant amount of movement within the entire Top-25 ranking, and we’re looking forward to the task at hand," CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek said after the rankings show. "It will be a difficult task..This weekend is huge for college football" Now, there is always something to nitpick, but this year has proven that any given Saturday could result in something wild transpiring within the Top-25. Is their truly an elite team this season? We're about to find out over the next month. Now that we know that the field looks like as of November 3rd, we can asses what the first round will look like with on-campus games. No. 12 Ohio State at No. 5 Alabama No. 11 Notre Dame at No. 6 Kentucky No. 10 Ole Miss at No. 7 Texas No. 9 BYU at No. 8 UCLA No. 1 Miami vs. No. 8/No. 9 winner No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7/No. 10 winner No. 3 Utah vs. No. 6/No. 11 winner No. 4 Indiana vs. No. 5/No. 12 winner We are in for one crazy month of November, and there will be plenty of nervous folks across the country tuning in over the next four weeks. One thing that we learned after the first CFP rankings of the 2026 season is that there will be plenty of chaotic moments coming, but Notre Dame had better win this weekend if they plan on spending their December preparing for the playoffs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb27a3726b22deeb6ae15a Caitlin Clark tells Kylie Kelce she wants 'to be loyal to the red' after Colts' blue jersey controversy te 2026-11-04T12:40:03.146Z Caitlin Clark tells Kylie Kelce she wants 'to be loyal to the red' after Colts' blue jersey controversy Caitlin Clark plays for the Indiana Fever, who plays in a building is just a short walk from Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts. Clark, who has routinely been spotted watching Kansas City Chiefs games from a luxury suite alongside music star Taylor Swift, joked that her football allegiance could shift toward the Indianapolis Colts. But she jokingly cautioned that throwing her support behind the Colts could leave Travis Kelce and Chiefs fans somewhat upset. Clark appeared on the "Not Gonna Lie" podcast, hosted by Kylie Kelce, Taylor Swift’s sister-in-law, and recalled attending a Colts game last season. During her visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Clark explained why she chose not to wear the custom jersey the team had given her. TAYLOR SWIFT HAS SAVAGE CELEBRATION AFTER TRAVIS KELCE SCORES FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF 2026 SEASON Kylie was supportive of Clark’s decision not to wear the blue jersey during the podcast. Clark also suggested it was best for her "to be loyal to the red," a reference to the Chiefs’ signature jersey color. Clark was seen at Arrowhead Stadium as recently on Oct. 18, cheering for Kansas City alongside Swift. Kylie then asked whether Clark had noticed any backlash over the jersey situation. "Honestly, in real time I wasn’t thinking I’m not gonna put this on because I don’t want, like, the Chiefs fans mad or Travis mad or whatever, but after the fact, I didn’t realize that all my teammates had it on, so that made me look worse.," Clark said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The custom Colts jersey wasn't thrown out, in fact, Clark still has it. "It’s cool! They put my name on it," she told Kylie, who shared she’s "caught a lot of sh-- for not putting the red on" when she's taking in Chiefs games at Arrowhead Stadium with her husband, Jason Kelce. Even so, Clark appears to have respect for the Colts organization and its leadership, which is overseen by the late Jim Irsay’s daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson. Carlie leads the franchise’s day-to-day operations and has developed a reputation for her hands-on approach, including standing on the sideline during games with an earpiece to listen to live play calls. "I love the Colts. I think it’s so cool, the Irsay daughters and what they do," Clark said. Clark’s friendly relationship with the Kelce family also extends to Donna Kelce, the mother of Travis and Jason. Donna wore Clark’s jersey, and the two chatted before a Fever game in September. The Colts have lost four consecutive games and appear to be entering a major roster overhaul. Amid the shakeup, running back Jonathan Taylor emerged as a potential trade candidate. ESPN, however, recently reported that the Colts "don’t wanna trade" Taylor, at least for now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb22f3726b22deeb6ae034 Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power and more top headlines te 2026-11-04T12:20:03.073Z Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power and more top headlines 1. Blue wave sweeps Democrats into House, Senate majorities — Follow FOX News' latest midterm election coverage. 2. President Trump pledges to veto 'insane' Dem bills 3. US stock futures mixed as Dems score key election wins   MAJOR HEADLINES LEFT TURN AHEAD — Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race. Continue reading … POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE — Trump's Paxton bet blows up as Lone Star State flips for first time in decades. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb209b726b22deeb6adf0a The antisemitism horseshoe is playing out in real time — from New York to Paris and beyond te 2026-11-04T12:10:03.512Z The antisemitism horseshoe is playing out in real time — from New York to Paris and beyond This past month has offered a clear picture of how antisemitism actually works. It does not arrive from one political direction. It arrives from both ends at once. In Manhattan’s Diamond District on October 21, a 26-year-old Jewish man was stabbed in the back while doing outreach. The attack is being investigated as a possible hate crime; a woman has been arrested and charged. In north London around the same time, three Jewish women —including one pushing a baby in a stroller — were assaulted in the Stamford Hill area.  A suspect was detained by community security volunteers and later charged; police treated the incidents as suspected antisemitic hate crimes. These were not isolated street crimes. They fit a pattern in which visibly Jewish people are targeted while the broader political conversation treats Jewish safety as secondary or suspect. WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM At the same time, online and in the streets, both extremes have continued to treat Jews as the explanation for larger problems. During France’s October student-led cost-of-living protests that turned into the country’s worst street violence in years, Palestinian flags and keffiyehs appeared regularly among the rioters.  Separately, a monitoring group documented more than 1,300 posts on X blaming Jews, Israel, or the Mossad for the unrest — classic conspiracies about Jewish elites, Rothschild’s and orchestration of chaos.  Far-right accounts declared that "the Jews did this to France." Far-left accounts framed the same events through the language of colonization and resistance. The two sides do not agree on economics, immigration, or the future of the country. They do agree that Jews belong in the story as the problem. B’nai B’rith has a significant presence with thousands of volunteers in close to 50 countries across the globe.  Our B'nai B'rith volunteers globally are not reading about these patterns after the fact. They are living them and reporting them to us in real time: heightened security concerns around synagogues and schools, Jewish students and professionals feeling the temperature shift in daily life, and the same dual narratives — conspiracy from one side, delegitimization from the other — appearing in local conversations and online spaces.  What shows up in global tracking reports is what our people on the ground are already describing from their own streets and campuses. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER Recently reported numbers show the same split in concrete incidents. In one recent week, far-right and far-left incidents were nearly equal in number. Swastika graffiti clusters appeared in the United States and Germany. Far-left and Islamist-inspired actions —graffiti, threats and assaults linked to anti-Israel rhetoric — continued elsewhere.  Calls to "globalize the intifada" circulated around the Oct. 7 anniversary in multiple countries. A network of fake AI "rabbi" accounts has been pushing classic antisemitic money tropes on social platforms. None of this requires a single coordinating hand. It requires only the willingness of people who otherwise oppose each other to land on the same target. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This is the horseshoe. On one end, Jews are cast as alien outsiders who secretly run the banks, the media and the government. On the other, Jews are cast as white colonizers who do not count as oppressed and whose state should not exist. The words differ. The outcome is the same: Jews are positioned as the hand behind the curtain, then blamed for whichever crisis is underway. Other minorities are usually claimed by one side and attacked by the other. Jews are accused by both, then accused of belonging to whichever side is speaking. The numbers have been clear for some time. In France, Interior Ministry figures put antisemitic incidents at roughly 1,320 in 2025 — more than half of all recorded anti-religious offenses—despite Jews making up less than one percent of the population.  In New York City, Jews have accounted for a majority of confirmed hate crimes. These are not abstract trends. They show up as a man stabbed while wrapping tefillin, women punched on a London street and a community that learns to calculate risk before walking to synagogue or sending a child to school. Americans cannot treat this as a European problem that stays elsewhere. This trend is growing here in the United States. If you only watch the far right, you will miss the assaults, the campus rhetoric and the street protests that treat Jewish institutions as legitimate targets. If you only watch the far left, you will miss the conspiracy posts, the swastikas and the older tropes that never left. The people in the middle do not get to pick an end of the horseshoe and call it safe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb209a726b22deeb6adf01 America saw the blue wave coming — but drastically underestimated the extent of the Dem tsunami te 2026-11-04T12:10:02.367Z America saw the blue wave coming — but drastically underestimated the extent of the Dem tsunami Polling and election analysts pointed to Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, but the results brought wider margins and bigger upsets that even some of the most ambitious predictions didn't see coming. This included a historic Democratic breakthrough in Texas and other deep red strongholds. Democrats won control of the Senate and House in Tuesday's election in what could be their largest House majority in nearly two decades. The results marked a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump, who ran in 2024 on fixing the economy and ending all wars. He launched a campaign blitz in the final weeks of the campaign cycle to rally Republican voters — but it wasn't enough to save the party's floundering message. DEEP IN TRUMP COUNTRY, A NEW GENERATION REVEALS THE DIVIDE BEHIND TEXAS’ TIGHT SENATE RACE That rejection was especially striking in Texas, where Democrats pulled off twin upsets, with James Talarico defeating Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa unseating Gov. Greg Abbott. The victories defied expectations in a state Trump carried by double digits just two years earlier. A Fox News poll in October showed Talarico and Paxton nearly tied, with Abbott leading Hinojosa. Both Democrats ultimately won by wide margins. The Texas Senate race was marked a "toss up" by the bipartisan Cook Political report that gave Republicans an advantage with an R+6 tanking. But as of the early morning hours of Wednesday, Talarico held 53.9% of the vote to Paxton's 44.2% — a 9.7% gap in a race where polls were showing a clean match-up. Abbott's race was the biggest miss when it came to ratings and polling versus real results. Hinojosa flew mostly under the radar, with Cook ranking the race a "lean Republican" — but the Democrat candidate ran away with nearly 7% gap victory as of 3 a.m. on Wednesday. And the Texas results came amid a broader Democratic tsunami. Texas’ Democratic upsets came as voters nationwide voiced dissatisfaction with Trump and the economy. A Fox News poll found Trump’s approval at 36%, while 74% of voters rated the economy negatively. POLL FLASHES WARNING SIGNS FOR REPUBLICANS IN 7 BATTLEGROUND SENATE RACES Democrats’ sweeping gains extended beyond Texas, with Senate upsets in Kansas and South Carolina, two states Trump carried by double digits in 2024. In Kansas, Adam Hamilton scored a historic defeat over Sen. Roger Marshall, ending Republicans’ 94-year winning streak in Senate races in the state. Kansas will send to the U.S. Senate their first Democrat elected senator in nearly a century. While the race was ranked a "toss up," it still marks a historic departure for the ruby red state. And in deep red South Carolina, Annie Andrews defeated Sen. Darline Graham, who had been appointed to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, but couldn't secure a victory at the ballot box. The race was ranked "lean Republican," but the divide was 4.2 points as of Wednesday morning, marking a significant upset and an end to the more than two-decade reign of Grahams' holding onto the South Carolina Senate seat after Lindsey was first elected in 2002. While Maine has long been considered a purple state, its 30-year-tenured Republican Senator, Susan Collins, was ousted in Tuesday's midterm by Democrat Troy Jackson. Collins was widely viewed as a career politician and served five terms in the U.S. Senate.  Cook rated the race a "toss up," but the 6-point divide was still viewed as a major political upset.  Taken together, the results showed that the Democratic wave reached well beyond the usual battlegrounds, sweeping into states and seats tjat Republicans had long counted on carrying. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb1e42726b22deeb6addf9 Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth te 2026-11-04T12:00:02.884Z Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb173a726b22deeb6adc72 How Astronauts Voted From Space in the Midterm Elections te 2026-11-04T11:30:02.289Z How Astronauts Voted From Space in the Midterm Elections Americans voted absentee from the International Space Station, Antarctica and remote Alaskan villages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb14e4726b22deeb6adc05 ‘LAWYER UP’: Democrats, Republicans waste no time in setting social media ablaze after midterm sweep te 2026-11-04T11:20:04.730Z ‘LAWYER UP’: Democrats, Republicans waste no time in setting social media ablaze after midterm sweep Explosive reactions to the 2026 midterm elections quickly spread online as it became clear that Democrats had routed Republicans in key contests, reclaiming control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate early Wednesday morning. While Republicans quickly looked for a source of blame, jubilant Democratic reactions ranged from calling the moment the end of Trump’s MAGA movement to aggressive predictions of what the party could accomplish with their newfound majorities. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., summed up his vision for Senate committees in only one word. "Subpoenas," Wyden said in a post on X. ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH Democrats like Wyden have long promised to summon members of the current administration, former officials and business leaders before lawmakers for questioning if they captured a majority. In the House, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., echoed Wyden’s thinking with a brief post of his own. "LAWYER UP," Garcia wrote. Still other voices in the Democratic Party expressed the magnitude of the victory in more colorful terms. "WE’RE GONNA PUT YOUR ASS IN JAIL EVERYONE GET MORE WORK RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Hasan Piker, a progressive streamer and socialist, said in a post to X. Piker, who aligned himself closely with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterms, supported several candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). He also campaigned with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, who won his race against Mike Rogers, a former congressman. "GOD IS NONBINARY NOW MFS!!! IT'S LAW!!!" he wrote in another post, referring to James Talarico’s Senate victory in Texas over Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico received widespread criticism from Republicans for past comments where he described God as "nonbinary" — an instance Republicans used to characterize Talarico as too progressive to represent a Republican-leaning state like Texas. DEMS SEIZE THE SENATE AS BLUE TIDAL WAVE CRASHES DEEP INTO TRUMP COUNTRY, TOPPLES GOP STRONGHOLDS After Fox News Decision Desk projected victories by Talarico and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa over Gov. Greg Abbott, other progressives cast the wins as a symbol of Democratic momentum. "TEXAS IS BLUE. THIS IS HISTORY," Dean Withers, another progressive political commentator, wrote in a post to social media. "MAGA IS DEAD. THEY’RE F---ING DEAD. WOKE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE BACK," he added. On the other side of the aisle, Republicans and conservatives took to social media to vent frustrations and begin identifying where they thought the party had lost traction with the public. To Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who lost a primary earlier this year to a Trump-backed challenger, the midterm outcome boiled down to a set of unfulfilled promises: broken pledges to stay out of foreign conflicts and commitments to bring transparency around Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced businessman who had died in prison while awaiting trial. "Tonight’s outcome isn’t about placing faith in Democrats or socialist principles; it’s about holding Republicans accountable for betraying their promises. All Republicans had to do was: 1. put Americans First 2. not start another war 3. prosecute sex traffickers," Massie wrote. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former congresswoman who resigned her seat earlier this year over disagreements with the administration, delivered a similar message. "Trump’s biggest betrayal to the American people isn’t what he failed to do. It’s what he promised NOT to do… and did it anyway," Greene wrote in a post to X. "We gave President Trump our support, we gave him our money, we gave him our vote and gave him our time and we got behind him publicly, and he didn’t deliver," she added. Conservative political commentator Matt Walsh offered similar criticisms of Trump, focusing on the U.S. conflict with Iran. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES "The Iran War is the greatest political blunder in the last two decades at least. A catastrophically stupid decision. An unforgivable betrayal of America First principles," Walsh said. "There’s no way to soft-pedal this. It’s a political catastrophe of historic proportions. The Republican Party needs all new leadership. None should be spared from blame, starting at the top," Walsh added in a separate post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb14e3726b22deeb6adbfc Trump pledges to veto 'insane' Dem bills, pinpoints issue partially to blame for Republican losses te 2026-11-04T11:20:03.938Z Trump pledges to veto 'insane' Dem bills, pinpoints issue partially to blame for Republican losses President Donald Trump vowed to veto "insane" legislation from Democrats following the party's major midterm election victories Tuesday, while acknowledging that rising gasoline prices stemming from the conflict with Iran likely contributed to Republican losses. Trump, speaking to Fox News Channel during live Election Night coverage, said he was surprised by the GOP's performance but expressed confidence that he could work with Democrats despite their electoral gains. "They'll send over things that are insane and I'll veto them," Trump said. "And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out and they'll say, ‘How do we get this stuff done?’ And we'll work together." TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping at least seven Republican-held Senate seats and more than two dozen House districts. The sweeping victories dealt a major blow to Trump and the GOP, leaving Democrats positioned to block the president's legislative agenda, reject his nominees and launch investigations into his administration during his final two years in office. The president pointed to his veto authority as a negotiating tool and revealed that several Democratic lawmakers had already reached out to him. "You know, I have a lot of friends that are Democrats, believe it or not. I've already spoken to some of them," Trump said, adding that he had spoken with Democratic members of Congress, with others waiting to call. Trump also addressed the GOP's disappointing election-night performance, suggesting that Americans were reacting more to higher gasoline prices than to the military campaign against Iran itself. STATE OF PLAY: BLUE WAVE SWEEPS DEMOCRATS INTO POWER, WITH KEY RACES STILL HANGING IN BALANCE "I don't think it's the war, Bret, I think it's the gasoline price," Trump told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier. "People agree with what I'm doing on Iran, but they really probably weren't willing to do the short-term consequence of paying more for gasoline." Trump defended his administration's actions against Iran, arguing that the economic consequences were temporary and necessary to achieve longer-term national security objectives. "I think a part of it was Iran. But at the same time, people understood the importance of what I've done with Iran," Trump said. "I think historically it's going to be much more important than this evening, because you can't let the number one state sponsor of terror have a nuclear weapon." The president also blamed some Republican candidates for failing to energize his supporters, arguing that enthusiasm at his campaign rallies did not necessarily translate into votes for those he endorsed. "I'm a little bit surprised. I thought they'd do better," Trump said. "We had tremendous rallies. We had about 30 of them." Trump said some candidates had alienated his MAGA base by previously opposing him, while others simply failed to inspire voters to turn out. 'POD SAVE AMERICA' HOSTS CALL DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S MIDTERM WINS 'THE END OF THE TRUMP ERA' "They didn't like the candidates and some of the candidates that I endorsed fought me, and they didn't like that they fought me," Trump said. "And I wasn't on the ballot. If I was on the ballot, they would have gotten out," he added. Despite expressing disappointment over Republican losses, Trump praised Democrats for their performance while rejecting the suggestion that the results amounted to a personal defeat. "I think the Democrats did a good job, I really do. I think they did a good job. They fought hard," Trump said. "I don't like to consider it a defeat," he added. "If you're on the ballot, it's different than if you're not on the ballot." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb14e2726b22deeb6adbf3 Bonta says he'll counter DOJ election monitors with observers of his own te 2026-11-04T11:20:02.961Z Bonta says he'll counter DOJ election monitors with observers of his own California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday afternoon that his office will deploy election observers in response to concerns that Justice Department monitors could intimidate voters. Bonta said California was taking the same approach it used during the previous two elections, when the state dispatched its own observers alongside federal monitors. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division has sent 1,000 monitors across the country to ensure election integrity and protect Americans' right to vote, a plan that has been public knowledge for months. The monitors will be personnel from across the DOJ, U.S. Attorney's Offices and employees from the Office of Personnel Management. The department confirmed Tuesday that while federal election monitoring is routine, this year's operation is the largest in its history, with monitors deployed to all 50 states for the first time. DOJ FIRES BACK AT DEM AG OVER ELECTION DAY GUIDANCE TELLING OFFICIALS WHEN TO CALL COPS ON FEDERAL AGENTS The DOJ also released a list of cities where monitors are being deployed. In California, they are being sent to Los Angeles, Alameda, Sacramento and San Diego. Bonta and other critics have argued that the unusually large federal presence could spook voters or discourage some from casting ballots. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Civil Rights Division, told Bloomberg in an August interview that the role of DOJ election monitors would be to observe election practices and pursue investigations into any possible instances of fraud after the fact — not to intervene directly while people are voting. In Tuesday's announcement, the DOJ added that monitors will also be responsible for ensuring that polling places are accessible for those with disabilities. DOJ OFFICIAL DEFENDS TRUMP'S NONCITIZEN VOTER PROBE ON '60 MINUTES,' ACCUSES SHOW OF EDITING OUT HER ANSWERS In her Bloomberg interview, Dhillon said the election monitors would respect the laws of whichever states they end up in. Many states restrict monitors from entering polling places and require them to remain behind designated boundaries outside. "We respect state law," Dhillon told Bloomberg at the time. "We reach out to the states. If their perimeter is 150 yards, we respect that." Dhillon also pointed out that the DOJ sent more than 80 monitors to observe primary elections across seven states this year, including locations in Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, Wyoming, South Carolina, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The nationwide deployment appeared to be proceeding without major incident Tuesday afternoon, with no significant confrontations involving federal monitors publicly reported. This comes after the Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's effort to require California election officials to segregate ballots cast by 20,000 voters the DOJ believes are noncitizens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0de7726b22deeb6adaec Kidwell's lead over Ring grows; Proposition 419 narrowly passing te 2026-11-04T10:50:15.105Z Kidwell's lead over Ring grows; Proposition 419 narrowly passing Britnee Kidwell's first foray into local politics appears to have resulted in a victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0ddd726b22deeb6adaa0 El-Sayed mocks Trump, Vance and Rogers in gloating victory speech signaling combative tone in Senate te 2026-11-04T10:50:05.874Z El-Sayed mocks Trump, Vance and Rogers in gloating victory speech signaling combative tone in Senate Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed mocked President Donald Trump and his opponent in a combative victory speech Tuesday night in Michigan. El-Sayed, who defeated Republican Mike Rogers, said his opponents "went all-in on one of the ugliest campaigns we've seen in our lifetimes." "They might have been pointing at my name and my faith, but we all know my name and my faith aren't the reason you can't afford your gas or afford your groceries," El-Sayed said. ABDUL EL-SAYED DELIVERS MAJOR BLOW TO GOP IN MICHIGAN AFTER BRUISING SENATE RACE He said Trump's comments about him became "uglier and coarser" and that "to all the parents who struggle to explain why the president openly mocked someone for their name or how they pray, let them know tomorrow that the bad guys lost." "They want an America that is too small for some of us, but we know America is big enough for all of us," he continued. VANCE'S CAMPAIGN BLITZ PUTS HIM AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE GOP'S MIDTERM PUSH, AS INSIDERS PRAISE PACKED SCHEDULE He also mockingly spoke of Vice President JD Vance, a foe he has combatted with frequently in recent months, saying, "There is this delicious irony in the fact that you're constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January. So you know what that means. Wolverine one. Buckeye zero." He then shifted his focus to Israel, saying Americans want their money spent in the U.S. TRUMP SAYS ISRAEL WILL STOP RECEIVING $4B IN US AID BY YEAR'S END, CAN STILL BUY WEAPONS "We don't want our money spent on apartheid or genocidal war," he added. El-Sayed also had mocking words for his opponent, telling Rogers to "enjoy your retirement." "May we never have to see the likes of you in the state again," he added. EL-SAYED, ROGERS CLASH OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, TRUMP AND GUNS: 5 FIERY DEBATE MOMENTS Throughout the campaign, El-Sayed outran alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, concerns about his rhetoric over Israel and Jewish voters in Michigan and criticism from fellow Democrats for his ties to controversial political streamer Hasan Piker. Rogers failed to outrun the political headwinds that have buffeted Republicans this cycle, including affordability issues, President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada launched in the thick of the midterms and the Iran war, despite his attempts to distance himself from the latter issues. El-Sayed’s victory serves as a major blow to the GOP’s push against the progressive lean in Democratic politics, where for much of the cycle after his shock win over Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Republicans painted him as the face of socialism and communism in their messaging. Fox News' Alex Miller and Luke Trevisan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb06d3726b22deeb6ad90d Dem AG pulls off upset of sitting Republican governor after blistering campaign in key swing state te 2026-11-04T10:20:03.541Z Dem AG pulls off upset of sitting Republican governor after blistering campaign in key swing state Nevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford has successfully ousted Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada, a significant pickup for Democrats in the critical battleground state, The Associated Press projects. Ford defeat of Lombardo comes in one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in the country. Ford’s victory makes him Nevada’s first Black governor and gives Democrats control of the governor’s office for the first time since Lombardo defeated Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in 2022. Ford, who has served as Nevada’s attorney general since 2019, campaigned on affordability, housing, education, health care and protecting access to abortion. He argued that Nevada families were struggling with high housing costs, energy bills and other rising expenses under Lombardo and the Republican administration. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: THE TOP RACES TO WATCH AS 36 STATES CHOOSE THEIR NEXT GOVERNOR The result could also give Nevada Democrats unified control of state government depending on Tuesday night's election results, with the party already holding majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature. Ford will enter office with a legislative majority aligned with his agenda, although significant disagreements could remain over taxes, education spending, public safety and the state’s business climate. Ford repeatedly criticized Lombardo for aligning himself with President Donald Trump and national Republicans. He argued that Nevada needed a governor who would challenge the administration on federal funding, immigration and voting rights while focusing on the state’s cost-of-living crisis. The Republican incumbent defended his record on public safety, education, economic development and government spending. Lombardo argued that his administration had increased education funding, expanded workforce development and worked to diversify Nevada’s economy beyond tourism and gaming. A BLUE WAVE IN GOVERNORS' MANSIONS COULD HURT FAMILIES MORE THAN A BLUE CONGRESS Lombardo also accused Ford of proposing costly new government programs without explaining how they would be financed. His campaign pointed to a campaign analysis estimating that fully implementing Ford’s platform could cost billions of dollars over four years. Ford rejected that analysis, arguing that Lombardo’s administration had included spending mechanisms and assumptions that were not part of his actual proposals. Ford said his agenda could be accomplished through a combination of existing state resources, federal funding and policy changes. Housing affordability was one of the defining issues of the campaign. Nevada has faced a shortage of affordable homes, particularly in the Las Vegas and Reno areas, while rising rents and mortgage rates have placed pressure on working- and middle-class residents. The candidates also clashed over energy costs, public education, crime, abortion, immigration and the state’s reliance on tourism and gaming. Nevada’s growing energy demands, including those connected to data centers and other large industrial projects, became another major campaign issue. Lombardo promoted efforts to attract businesses and investment, while Ford argued that economic development should not result in higher costs for residents or additional pressure on the state’s infrastructure. Ford will now face pressure to deliver on his campaign promises while governing a state with significant budget, housing, education and infrastructure challenges. As attorney general, Ford frequently challenged Trump administration policies in court. His election is likely to make Nevada a more prominent Democratic counterweight to the federal government as the state moves toward the 2028 presidential election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb047d726b22deeb6ad83f LAURA INGRAHAM: Richer, safer and stronger: Why the Trump agenda deserves to keep going te 2026-11-04T10:10:05.793Z LAURA INGRAHAM: Richer, safer and stronger: Why the Trump agenda deserves to keep going "This is the end of Trumpism!" "Conservative Populism, RIP." "Goodbye, MAGA!" If these pronouncements sound familiar, it’s because they are. The same people predicting this now in op-eds, online and in podcasts predicted the same after Trump’s first impeachment, after the 2020 election, after January 6th, after the second impeachment, and after every criminal indictment filed against him. Their wishful thinking is as dim-witted now as it was then. TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS THE 'POWER OF VETO' AS DEMS EXPECTED TO TAKE HOUSE, SENATE Any fair-minded political analyst would admit that over the past decade, Donald Trump has been the most consequential leader in the world, and that he has accomplished more than any Republican president in at least the past 100 years. His record should not be judged on midterm results but on what it has delivered. And if the question on the table is "Should Trump’s policies continue?" the record says yes — politically, economically, geopolitically and culturally. Critics predicted Trump would destroy the Republican Party and set back American conservatism. The opposite happened. Across the West, the right has either collapsed or made its peace with the governing consensus. Canada hasn't had a conservative prime minister since 2015. Britain's Conservatives hold just 118 of 650 seats in the House of Commons. Marine Le Pen has never cleared 42 percent of the vote in a French presidential election. Germany's conservatives govern in coalition with the Social Democrats, and in Italy, The Economist recently praised Giorgia Meloni for "tacking to the middle." Only in America has the right governed on low taxes, lighter regulation, social conservatism and a strong military — and kept winning. Democrats had little trouble beating moderate Republicans like John McCain and Mitt Romney. Trump has confounded them for most of a decade. No other leader on the Western right can say that. We were told populism would wreck the economy. It hasn't. Trump worked with Congress to cut taxes and roll back regulation, and he has trimmed a bloated bureaucracy: Between December 2024 and June 2026, the federal workforce shrank by 255,000 employees, or 12 percent, according to The Washington Post. Ordinary families have benefited. Real median household income rose from $77,230 in 2016 to a record $87,460 last year, both measured in 2025 dollars. Those figures are adjusted for inflation and describe the household squarely in the middle. Nostalgia for the '80s and '90s is understandable, but the American middle class has never been richer than it is today. FOX NEWS POLL: COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS WEIGH ON GOP IN MIDTERMS Inflation, the defining failure of the Biden years, has been tamed. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, peaked at 6.6 percent in September 2022 and was still 3.3 percent in November 2024. This September it stood at 2.6 percent. Headline inflation of 3.7 percent is in line with the eurozone's 3.8 percent and Britain's 3.5 percent. Americans are not uniquely squeezed. Growth is outpacing our peers. In September, the OECD projected U.S. real GDP growth of 2.2 percent for 2026, the highest in the G7. The latest data are stronger still: the economy grew at a 3.4 percent annualized rate in the third quarter, compared with 0.5 percent for the EU and roughly 1.3 percent for Canada. The upshot is that Americans are by far the wealthiest people of any major economy. The IMF projects 2026 GDP per capita of $95,212 in the United States, against $65,699 in Germany, $61,108 in Britain, $60,105 in Canada, $51,448 in France, $35,400 in Japan and $15,371 in China. The United States is not merely the richest major country on earth; it is pulling away from the rest of the West. Critics warned that Trump's foreign policy would leave America isolated and weak. Instead, he is charting a course to victory over China, our only serious geopolitical rival. WHY TRUMP ZEROED IN ON GREENLAND, THE WORLD’S LARGEST ISLAND, MOSTLY COVERED IN ICE — IN 3 CHARTS Before Trump, Washington's establishment insisted that China's rise was good for America, a view the Obama administration voiced as late as 2012. Trump took a more realistic view. His tariffs kept state-subsidized Chinese cars from gutting our auto industry. His moves on the Panama Canal and Greenland denied Beijing footholds in our hemisphere. He is rebuilding a military that had grown dangerously weak and distracted by ideology. And our economic lead keeps widening: in 2016, U.S. GDP exceeded China's by $7.3 trillion; last year, the gap was $11.3 trillion. In the Middle East, Trump has severely degraded an Iranian military that threatened the entire region. Critics predicted the Strait of Hormuz would be closed. It hasn't been: The Wall Street Journal reports that Persian Gulf oil exports, counting both Hormuz shipments and alternative routes, now exceed prewar levels. All of this has been achieved without an invasion or boots on the ground. With a stronger military and a booming economy, American leverage abroad is likely the greatest it has been since the early 2000s. LIZ PEEK: GUARANTEED — DEMOCRAT MIDTERM WIN WOULD DELIVER CHAOS NOT 'AFFORDABILITY' Some warned social conservatives that Trump didn't really share their priorities and that they would regret backing him. Consider what he delivered. For four decades, Republican leaders promised to do something about Roe v. Wade. Trump kept that promise, and Roe is gone. Unlike past Republican presidents, he has not appointed justices who drift left, and on most key constitutional questions the Supreme Court now has a solid conservative majority for the first time since the early 1930s. TRUMP DHS HITS 16 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH 0 RELEASES AT THE BORDER The border is closed to illegal immigration — another decades-old Republican promise that only Trump fulfilled. We were told this would devastate the economy. The data above say otherwise. By any serious measure, the Trump movement ranks among the most successful in American history, and the country is better off for it — compared both with where we were and with our peers abroad. Tellingly, Democrats aren't seriously arguing that they would deliver a stronger economy, a firmer foreign policy or safer streets. Voters can see what their approach produces by looking at Canada and Western Europe. Instead, their campaign rests on a single promise: to go after Trump and everyone who has worked with him. It is a campaign of retribution, not prosperity. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Of course, voters, including this one, are frustrated with the Iran conflict, and they want lower gas prices. Others are simply tired of politics, and some may hope a Democratic win would at least bring some calm to America. But remember what President Reagan said: "Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction." Freedom does not come cheap. Americans today are stronger, richer, safer and freer than we have been in decades, and those who want to see this country humbled, even humiliated, know it. The socialists, Marxists, and even run-of-the-mill Democrats did not run this year to make your life better. They ran to punish you for wanting more than the scraps the political establishment used to toss you. Do not fall for it. Can you imagine Republicans abandoning Reagan because he lost eight Senate seats in 1986? Did the Democrats abandon Obama after he lost nine Senate seats in 2014? Of course not. We know which policies work. We know which policies have been a disaster. We know how to build a better country for ourselves and our children. We know how Democrats almost destroyed America and what they intend to do to our Constitution if they get the chance. We may not have everything we want — we probably never will — but we have already made huge progress, and we just need to keep relentlessly fighting for the type of country we want. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM LAURA INGRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb047c726b22deeb6ad821 Democrats Retake Governor’s Office in Nevada, a Critical Swing State te 2026-11-04T10:10:04.057Z Democrats Retake Governor’s Office in Nevada, a Critical Swing State Aaron Ford, the state’s attorney general, will be Nevada’s first Black governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb047a726b22deeb6ad818 After Midterm Drubbing, Trump and Republicans Start Pointing Fingers te 2026-11-04T10:10:02.958Z After Midterm Drubbing, Trump and Republicans Start Pointing Fingers While the president attributed sweeping losses to the fact that he was not on the ballot, others in his party dismissed his explanation and pinned blame squarely on him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0224726b22deeb6ad7a4 Washington state voters appear to pass first-ever ballot measure separating boys and girls sports te 2026-11-04T10:00:04.943Z Washington state voters appear to pass first-ever ballot measure separating boys and girls sports REDMOND, WA — There was a good chance there were going to be tears either way, but these were the joyful kind. For years, Tumwater High (WA) student Frances Staudt has been fighting for the separation of boys and girls in sports, and Tuesday night, it appeared she helped score her biggest win yet. Washington state's Initiative 638, which would require K-12 athletes to compete on teams aligned with their biological sex, held a substantial lead in unofficial election returns. Staudt, speaking at a watch party hosted by Let's Go Washington — the organization that spearheaded the initiative — couldn't contain her emotion. "We did it!" said Staudt, who said she's endured daily harassment since refusing to play basketball against a biological boy two in March 2025. "It's not been an easy fight, and I'm so proud of us. And I'm so happy to be here with a victory. Washington people have had enough." WOMEN WHO FACED BIOLOGICAL MALES IN GIRLS' SPORTS AND LOCKER ROOMS SPEAK OUT AHEAD OF WASHINGTON STATE VOTE Just before Staudt's speech, the "yes" vote on I-638 held a 13.6 percent lead over "no" with 60 percent of the ballots counted. At press time, prediction market Kalshi gave the measure a 91 percent chance of passing. If approved, it would mark two historic firsts: the first time voters approved a statewide law separating boys' and girls' K-12 sports, and the first time such a law was enacted in a blue state. Twenty-seven other states — all of which Donald Trump won in 2024 — enforce said separation. But those laws were passed by state legislatures, not directly by voters. Supporters hope I-638 will have a ripple effect across the country, inspiring similar laws in other states. "I think this is a big bellwether for the state," said Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood, celebrating an initiative that, if approved, could go into effect within 30 days. "This was citizens who are voting very blue still in a lot of ways saying, hey, it's not a Republican/Democrat issue, it's a parental issue, it's a fairness in girls sports issue. And I think that carries a huge amount of weight." ACTIVISTS UNLEASH A 'NEXT WAVE' BALLOT STRATEGY FOR WOMEN'S SPORTS INSIDE DEEP BLUE STATES Heywood filed the initiative in June 2025, needing nearly 309,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. It reportedly received more than 445,000, with athletes such as Staudt and fellow Washingtonian Ahnaleigh Wilson helping collect signatures. The campaign also drew attention to a controversy involving a transgender cross-country runner at Camas High School who switched from the boys' team to the girls' team during the season. After finishing 76th in a boys' junior varsity race in September 2025, the sophomore began competing in girls' races, later winning a varsity event and finishing second in three others. Critics argued that the runner's participation affected other female athletes' opportunities to advance to regional and state competitions. The controversy intensified in October when approximately a dozen female teammates walked off the starting line at a meet in protest. The incident became a rallying point for supporters of I-638. Women's sports advocate Amy Sousa, who documented the walk-off on video, has spent nearly a decade advocating for restrictions on transgender athletes in female sports. Although the election results remained unofficial, she celebrated the measure's early lead. WASHINGTON GIRLS WALK OFF CROSS COUNTRY MEET IN PROTEST OF MALE ATHLETE, PARENTS REVEAL HOW IT CAME TO THIS "I'm so happy, I'm so pleased, I'm so proud, and I just feel like this is right. It feels right. It is right," Sousa said. "This is protecting Title IX, the promise of what our foremothers fought for — on the basis of sex." IS COLORADO CLOSE TO PASSING A SIMILAR MEASURE? In Colorado, a similar ballot measure was also leading, although by a narrower margin. Proposition 134 would establish sex-based eligibility requirements for K-12 and college athletics, extending the proposed restrictions beyond those included in Washington's initiative. At press time, the "yes" vote led by 4.4 percentage points, with an estimated 75% of ballots counted. The outcome remained uncertain as election officials continued counting votes. INTERNAL EMAILS REVEAL COLORADO SCHOOL OFFICIAL PREDICTED TRANS VOLLEYBALL FALLOUT BEFORE PUBLIC LETTER "Without knowing the outcome yet (and heading to go to sleep), I am cautiously optimistic that in a deep blue state, with a deep blue election wave, the voters will have said 'protect girls’ sports' when all votes are counted," said Jennifer Sey, chair of the Proposition 134 campaign and founder of XX-XY Athletics, in a comment to OutKick. "This was never a partisan issue. It’s a common-sense issue. Basic truth and biological reality don’t have a party." ARIZONA AND NEBRASKA VOTERS CONSIDER ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS Arizona and Nebraska also had sports-related ballot measures on Tuesday's ballots, although both states already restrict transgender athletes from competing in female sports. Nebraska's Initiative 442, which had received more than twice as many votes in favor as against at publication time, would place the state's existing restrictions in its constitution, making them more difficult to repeal. Arizona's Proposition 318, which led by 14.6 percentage points, would expand the state's existing restrictions on transgender participation in girls' and women's sports to private schools and athletic associations. It would also establish sex-based requirements for access to athletic locker rooms and restrooms. But the bigger stories are in Washington and Colorado — two blue states where voters are weighing changes to the rules governing girls' and women's sports. Teenagers such as Staudt have long been calling for action. It appears that the adults finally followed suit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeb0223726b22deeb6ad787 El-Sayed Celebrates ‘an America Big Enough for All of Us’ te 2026-11-04T10:00:03.097Z El-Sayed Celebrates ‘an America Big Enough for All of Us’ In Michigan, Adbul El-Sayed outlasted former Representative Mike Rogers in a Senate campaign marred by ugly attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeafd72726b22deeb6ad670 Here’s the latest. te 2026-11-04T09:40:02.939Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf66b726b22deeb6accc6 STATE OF PLAY: Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power, with key races still hanging in balance te 2026-11-04T09:10:03.609Z STATE OF PLAY: Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power, with key races still hanging in balance Democrats decisively recaptured majorities in the House and Senate in the midterm elections, riding a blue wave that exceeded expectations. But with Tuesday turning into Wednesday, and a handful of high profile races still to be called, the big question remaining is whether the already formidable Democratic congressional majorities keep growing. In the battle for the Senate, Democrats stormed to the majority by flipping GOP-held seats in Maine, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina, while successfully defending open seats in Michigan and New Hampshire. HEAD HERE FOR FOX NEWS LIVE UPDATES ON THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Meanwhile, Senate races for three GOP-held seats were still too close to call. In Mississippi, Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom appeared deadlocked. In Alaska, Democratic challenger former Rep. Mary Peltola was leading GOP incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan with votes still being counted.  In the battle for the House, thanks to the stunning blue tsunami, Democrats cleared the 218-seat threshold needed to recapture the chamber. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS AS THE VOTES CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED But with plenty of races still outstanding, the big question is just how large a majority will Democrats end up with when all the votes are counted. In gubernatorial showdowns, a very competitive race in Nevada had yet to be called, and votes were still being counted in Alaska and Kansas governors races as well. The results amounted to a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump and the GOP. "The American people reduced the red brick wall to a pile of bricks," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters. And looking ahead to January, when the new Congress gets to work, Schumer said, "We have five words for the American people. Relief is on the way." But Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said, "As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democratic Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done." Thune, said that Senate Republicans will work with Trump "to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism. We cannot let their fringe positions become the mainstream." CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Trump spent the past two months repeatedly stressing to supporters to "pretend I’m on the ballot," as he tried to energize the Republican base. But as the results were pouring in on Tuesday night, the president took to social media to argue, "I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Minutes later, the president, in an interview on Fox News with anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, complimented the opposition party, saying, "I think the Democrats did a good job." And pointing to the incoming Democratic congressional majorities, Trump added, "I can work with them on many things." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf413726b22deeb6acc2c How a Blue Wave Became a Red Wipeout te 2026-11-04T09:00:03.562Z How a Blue Wave Became a Red Wipeout Republicans lost control of the House and Senate as voters offered a stinging rebuke to President Trump’s agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf412726b22deeb6acc23 Tina Kotek, Endangered Democratic Governor in Oregon, Wins Re-election te 2026-11-04T09:00:02.662Z Tina Kotek, Endangered Democratic Governor in Oregon, Wins Re-election Gov. Tina Kotek was one of the few embattled incumbents in her party, but she prevailed in her Democratic state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf1bb726b22deeb6acba1 Dem wins Trump-targeted Texas district in rebuke of Republican redistricting shakeup te 2026-11-04T08:50:03.545Z Dem wins Trump-targeted Texas district in rebuke of Republican redistricting shakeup Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win Texas' newly redrawn 35th Congressional District on Tuesday, overcoming a Republican-favored map designed to flip the seat after redistricting pushed Democratic Rep. Greg Casar into another district. Garcia, a Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy, defeated Republican candidate Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran who was backed by President Donald Trump. "Carlos De La Cruz just called and conceded the race, and I thanked him for a hard fought campaign," Garcia posted on X. "I'm grateful to the voters of TX-35 for their trust. Whether or not you voted for me, I'll fight to lower your costs, make healthcare affordable, and keep our community safe. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!" FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: DEMOCRATS LEAD IN THE HOUSE, BUT REDISTRICTING KEEPS THE GOP IN THE GAME The contest became a closely watched test of Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting strategy, which sought to strengthen the GOP's grip on the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republican lawmakers dramatically reshaped the district in 2025 at President Donald Trump's urging, transforming a Democratic stronghold into territory that would have favored Trump by roughly 10 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election. The overhaul also displaced the district's Democratic incumbent, Casar, who opted to seek election in the newly configured 37th Congressional District rather than defend his former seat. The new 35th District covers portions of San Antonio and surrounding communities in Bexar County and neighboring counties. The race pitted two candidates with sharply different backgrounds against one another. De La Cruz, a 20-year Air Force veteran and former gym owner, entered the general election with Trump's endorsement and a prominent family connection to Washington. His sister, GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz, represents Texas' 15th Congressional District. Garcia, a longtime Bexar County sheriff's deputy, campaigned as a moderate, law-and-order Democrat, emphasizing working families and household costs in his appeal to voters. Both candidates emerged from competitive May primary runoffs, with De La Cruz defeating Republican state Rep. John Lujan and Garcia overcoming Democratic rival Maureen Galindo. LATINO VOTERS SWING BACK TO DEMOCRATS AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS: POLL The district's Hispanic-majority electorate also placed the race at the center of a broader political question: whether Republicans could sustain Trump's 2024 gains among Hispanic voters in a midterm election without the president himself on the ballot. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The outcome carries implications beyond South Texas, offering a test of whether redistricting can translate favorable presidential voting patterns into congressional victories or whether candidate appeal and changing voter priorities can disrupt those calculations. With control of the House at stake nationally, the race became one of several Texas battlegrounds drawing attention from both parties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaf1b9726b22deeb6acb88 Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska Fends Off an Independent Challenger te 2026-11-04T08:50:01.886Z Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska Fends Off an Independent Challenger Mr. Ricketts secured Republicans’ grip on the deep-red state by defeating Dan Osborn, a mechanic and military veteran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaef62726b22deeb6acaf1 8 Midterm Election Takeaways: A Democratic Landslide Punishes Trump’s Party te 2026-11-04T08:40:02.662Z 8 Midterm Election Takeaways: A Democratic Landslide Punishes Trump’s Party Democrats won shocking victories all over the map and flipped the Senate and House with ease, leaving the president weakened. “There was a mood in the air, I guess,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0e726b22deeb6aca91 Arizona Democrats poised to flip two U.S. House seats te 2026-11-04T08:30:06.169Z Arizona Democrats poised to flip two U.S. House seats Congressional candidate Amish Shah speaks at the Arizona Democratic Party's election night party in Phoenix on Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Arizona Democrats held strong leads early Wednesday in two of the state’s most competitive congressional districts, with JoAnna Mendoza and Amish Shah both poised to defeat their Republican opponents.  And, in a surprise, a Democrat was nursing a 9,000-vote lead in a deep red district against former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. As of just after midnight on Wednesday, Mendoza was leading Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani by 12 percentage points, leaving her poised to take over representing Congressional District 6, the state’s most competitive district.   In Congressional District 1, Arizona’s wealthiest district, Shah had a 12 point lead on his Republican opponent Jay Feely. If he maintains that lead, he’ll upend years of Republican control of the district.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE National Democrats targeted both districts as opportunities to help flip control of the chamber, but as of early Wednesday, before any of the Arizona races were called by The Associated Press, Democrats had already secured enough seats to take control of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.  A growing dislike of President Donald Trump and the fiscal impacts of his administration’s policies took center stage as Democrats successfully used that unpopularity against Republican incumbents across the country.  Congressional races in two of the Grand Canyon State’s previously ruby-red congressional districts were neck-in-neck as of early Wednesday.  In the contest to replace GOP gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs in Congress, Lamb was trailing Democrat Elizabeth Lee by four points. Congressional District 5 includes parts of Queen Creek, Gilbert and Mesa.  The Lamb campaign took major hits from reporting by The Arizona Republic, which aired allegations that he threatened women, sent sexually explicit texts and made racist comments. Lamb is a married member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints who has campaigned on a platform of traditional values. He was also endorsed by President Donald Trump. In Arizona’s Second Congressional District, Democrat Jonathan Nez, the former president of the Navajo Nation, narrowly led incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane in the race for Arizona’s second congressional district by less than half of a percentage point.  Two years ago, Crane easily defeated Nez by nine percentage points, but polling showed the distance between the two had significantly narrowed this cycle, with a poll commissioned by Nez’s campaign in August showing him in a statistical tie with Crane in a district where Republicans have an 11-percentage point voter registration advantage. Other polling since then has shown them neck-in-neck, with Crane slightly favored to win. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0d726b22deeb6aca70 Speaker Mike Johnson projected to cruise to re-election for fifth House term te 2026-11-04T08:30:05.164Z Speaker Mike Johnson projected to cruise to re-election for fifth House term House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is poised to handily defeat his field of opponents to win a fifth term in the House of Representatives. Johnson, who enjoys a close relationship with President Donald Trump, is projected to win nearly 60% of the vote against four other declared candidates, according to the Associated Press, and therefore is guaranteed to return to Congress in January. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry modified this year's House elections after postponing the primaries to give the state legislature more time to redraw its congressional map to give Republicans an edge. BLOCKBUSTER SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING IGNITES REDISTRICTING WAR ACROSS SOUTHERN STATES Instead of following the traditional schedule of a springtime primary race and a Nov. 3 general election, the top two candidates in each of the state's six House districts would advance to an early December runoff, unless one person clinches over 50% of the total vote. Louisiana's GOP majority scored a victory with the Supreme Court earlier this year that allowed it to essentially dissolve the state's one Black-majority district, which was drawn under guidelines set by the Voting Rights Act. THOMAS LEAVES NOTHING LEFT UNSAID ON RACIAL GERRYMANDERING DECISION: ‘GO FURTHER’ Johnson was widely expected to sail to victory on Tuesday night, given his leadership status and prolific fundraising. His seat in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District is anchored by Shreveport and Bossier City in the northwestern part of the state. Its rating with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report is R-26, making it a safe Republican territory. JOHNSON DELIVERS BIG FOR TRUMP, BUT FRUSTRATION GROWS ACROSS RAZOR-THIN GOP MAJORITY But his dominant performance on Tuesday night will not necessarily translate to further success within the House GOP conference. If Republicans keep their majority nationwide, Johnson is all but assured of remaining Speaker of the House in the next Congress. If they lose, Johnson is all but assured to face pressure from fellow House Republicans to step aside from his leadership role. In the latter case, it's widely believed that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will face House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., for the minority leader position. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0b726b22deeb6aca5a A Night of Seismic Triumph for Democrats te 2026-11-04T08:30:03.552Z A Night of Seismic Triumph for Democrats The Democratic Party wrested control of Congress from Republicans in a wave of midterm victories as voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaed0a726b22deeb6aca51 Arizona’s Democratic Governor Wins Re-election te 2026-11-04T08:30:02.773Z Arizona’s Democratic Governor Wins Re-election Gov. Katie Hobbs defeated her Republican challenger, Representative Andy Biggs, despite a concerted campaign by Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk’s organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaeab2726b22deeb6ac9bc Dems flips yet another Senate seat in Trump country amid sweeping GOP upsets te 2026-11-04T08:20:02.957Z Dems flips yet another Senate seat in Trump country amid sweeping GOP upsets The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democrat Josh Turek will win Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, flipping a Republican-held seat as the GOP fights to retain control of the chamber. Turek defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. "Iowa, after 448 days of hard work, pushing up hills, knocking doors, visiting all 99 counties, visiting small and midsized communities all across Iowa, and preaching a message of a better future for Iowa – together, we have made history," Turek wrote on X. The victory marks the first time Democrats have won the seat since 2008, when former Sen. Tom Harkin secured his final term. It also represents a Democratic pickup in a state President Donald Trump carried by more than 13 points in 2024. SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY Senate Majority Leader John Thune had made Hinson’s race a priority, saying: "I’m absolutely convinced that she flat has to win, and if she doesn’t, we’re not going to be in the majority." Hinson shared with a crowd of supporters that she had conceded her race to Turek and congratulated him on a "very hard fought campaign." "Josh and I, to put it mildly, disagree on a lot. But tonight I hope that we can agree on this, that the campaign is behind us, and the work of serving the people of Iowa remains ahead," Hinson said.  "It is time to put politics aside, dial down the rhetoric, and start solving problems for Iowa's families and Iowa's farmers."  Hinson then goes on to state that veterans, young people, students and millions of Americans need the help of politicians. "That's who this campaign was really for. And while tonight's outcome was not the one that we wanted, I am so deeply proud of our campaign's fight, and I am just eternally grateful to everyone who helped make that happen to all of you," Hinson said. Turek centered his campaign on affordability, health care and wages. He promised to push for lower prescription drug costs, more affordable housing, a higher minimum wage and a federal ban on food price gouging. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL MAKE LIFE AFFORDABLE. YOUR WALLET MAY DISAGREE Health care was a personal theme for Turek, who was born with spina bifida and became a two-time Paralympic gold medalist. He pointed to his own experience accessing care and said "health care is a human right." His platform also called for restoring Medicaid funding, protecting Affordable Care Act subsidies and supporting rural hospitals. Turek presented himself as a bipartisan lawmaker who could work across party lines, including on immigration. He campaigned as a "prairie populist," arguing that working families were being squeezed by housing, grocery and fuel costs while Washington politicians and corporations benefited. He also tied Iowa’s economic pressure to Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran. TRUMP-BACKED IOWA US SENATE HOPEFUL SAYS IRAN WAR MUST 'BE BROUGHT TO A SUCCESSFUL AND IMMEDIATE END' Hinson ran on tax relief, border security, parental involvement in schools and support for agriculture and biofuels. Trump backed her at a Sioux City rally, calling her "a mother, a warrior, a patriot" and promising that "with Ashley in the Senate, we will make it year-round E15. We’ll make it permanent." Trump also called Turek "not a moderate." 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Your neighbor challenges the prohibition and wins; a federal court holds that the government may not enforce it. Now imagine that you want to engage in the very same conduct as your neighbor, inside the same judicial district where the government’s prohibition was just enjoined. The government would rely on the same law and the same legal arguments to prevent you from doing so. You might reasonably think the government has already had its chance in court and lost — and that the matter has therefore been resolved in your favor. Under current Supreme Court precedent, however, the federal government gets another chance. In fact, it gets a new chance each and every time someone wants to vindicate the same right under the same unconstitutional law. Our firm, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future, represents two Texans, David McCann and Kirk Launius, in a case challenging that extraordinary privilege. The underlying dispute involves whether law-abiding citizens may carry otherwise lawful firearms with them when they visit a post office. Federal law and Postal Service regulations prohibit carrying firearms on postal property, including by people lawfully carrying them for self-defense — a recognized constitutional right. In 2025, several plaintiffs challenged those restrictions in the Northern District of Texas. They succeeded, and a federal judge held that the government could not enforce the restrictions upon ordinary, lawful firearm possession at post offices. Regardless of what one thinks of the specific firearms ruling, the case exposed a broader procedural problem. Under current case law, the judgment protected only the plaintiffs who brought that particular lawsuit. So even after the Northern District of Texas held the challenged rules unconstitutional, others in the very same district still faced the same restrictions. McCann and Launius were among those still affected. So, we filed a second lawsuit on their behalf in the same federal district. We raised a question far beyond firearms: How many times should the federal government get to litigate the same issue after it loses? Ordinarily, our legal system has an answer. The doctrine of collateral estoppel, also called issue preclusion, prevents a party from repeatedly litigating an issue that has already been fully and fairly decided against it. The principle is straightforward: litigation must eventually end. A losing party generally cannot keep demanding a new adjudication of the same issue in hopes that a different judge will give it a better answer. But in 1984, the Supreme Court created a special exception to this doctrine for the federal government. In United States v. Mendoza, the Court held that the federal government generally cannot be subjected to what lawyers, in a mouthful, call “nonmutual offensive collateral estoppel.” In other words, someone who was not a party to the first case normally cannot use the government’s previous loss to prevent it from relitigating the same issue against him or her. The Court offered practical reasons for creating this exception for the federal government. Federal litigation occurs across the country, and important legal questions should be allowed to develop as the government defends its position in multiple courts. The government also should not feel compelled, the Court thought, to appeal every adverse district-court ruling for fear that one loss will bind it forever nationwide. Those concerns may explain the Court’s reasoning, but they come at a real cost: they allow the federal government to keep relitigating issues it has already lost, forcing Americans into the uphill battle of perennially fighting for the same recognized rights. In this way, the federal government effectively holds a Sword of Damocles over the nation even after judges rule against it. That problem has become more serious after the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Trump v. CASA. Whereas Mendoza limits a plaintiff’s ability to avoid redundant litigation, CASA limits the relief a plaintiff can obtain after winning it. In CASA, the Court held that, in general, one judge may not simply block a federal policy throughout the whole country, because relief usually extends only to the parties who actually brought the case. The result is that one person can defeat an unlawful government action, and yet everyone else remains subject to its force — and under Mendoza, if prosecuted, must litigate the same issue in its entirety. Our case is about whether Mendoza should really require that result for everyone else within the same federal district. McCann and Launius are not trying to take one district judge’s decision and impose it nationwide. They sued in the very same federal district in which the government had already litigated and lost the issue. Yet the district court concluded that Mendoza categorically foreclosed our collateral-estoppel argument. We are appealing that ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. And events since these cases were filed have made the problem even clearer. The government has since dropped its appeal of the original post office ruling, leaving that decision in place. And the Trump administration’s own Office of Legal Counsel has concluded that the challenged restrictions are indeed unlawful as applied. So the government lost the underlying issue in court, abandoned its appeal, and has now itself concluded that the challenged regulatory prohibition violates the law. Yet under the district court’s reading of Mendoza, another citizen in the same district still cannot invoke that earlier judgment to protect himself from litigating the issue all over again. That result is not necessary to preserve healthy disagreement among courts. It is disorder within the same court system. And after CASA, the problem extends far beyond this case. If judicial relief ordinarily protects only the parties who sue, while Mendoza permits the federal government to relitigate the same issue against every new plaintiff, then constitutional rights are effectively dispensed by the government at sufferance — even within the same federal district. The alternative does not have to mean that one district judge dictates federal law to the entire country. Different courts may remain free to disagree, legal questions may develop through the judicial system, and appellate courts may establish binding precedent for broader jurisdictions, as CASA contemplated. But there is a vast difference between allowing different courts to disagree and requiring the same court system to reconsider the same issue every time a new citizen walks through the courthouse door. Mendoza described itself as protecting the legitimate development of federal law. In the post-CASA world, it should not become a rule of perpetual relitigation. When the government loses, it should have the same basic choices other litigants have: accept the result or appeal it. It should not have an endless supply of second chances. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Clayton Calvin is a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation and an attorney for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for the American Future. The post CLAYTON CALVIN: When The Government Loses In Court, It Should Not Get Unlimited Do-Overs first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae605726b22deeb6ac885 Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters te 2026-11-04T08:00:05.514Z Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) Arizona voters weighed in on multiple ballot measures on Tuesday that were sent to the ballot by GOP lawmakers, and they overwhelmingly agreed with Republicans that taxes on groceries should be prohibited, but appear to have rejected other proposals, including a move to place a ban on diversity policies in the state constitution.  Aiming to avoid Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto pen, Republican lawmakers put eight initiatives on the midterm ballot, hoping to convince voters to greenlight long sought after policy priorities like a ban on stop light cameras and a mandate to spend 60% of school funding on instruction.  Early results Tuesday night showed that Arizonans were largely unconvinced by a GOP proposal to overhaul the state’s election processes, potentially jeopardizing the popular vote-by-mail option. But voters did mostly agree to prohibit trans students from using the bathrooms and locker rooms that best reflect their gender identity.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Also on Tuesday, The Associated Press called the election for Propositions 142 and 316, which respectively sought to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies and limited taxes on groceries. Proposition 142, which would have made it more difficult for public universities and state agencies to adopt equitable hiring practices, failed; 61% of Arizona voters rejected it.  And Prop. 316, in a move that likely reflected the widespread concern over the high cost of living, succeeded with nearly 60% of Arizona voters on board. The initiative limits grocery taxes to 2% and requires cities to go to voters to set up a new grocery tax or raise an existing tax up to that cap. Many cities, especially in rural Arizona, currently have grocery taxes that exceed that rate. Taylor, a town of just over 4,000 people in Navajo County, has a grocery tax rate of 3% and Litchfield Park taxes groceries at 2.5%. The initiative preserves those higher tax rates but prohibits cities from ever raising them again.  Some city leaders, particularly those who oversee smaller communities in rural Arizona, have vocally opposed the proposal, saying that it would force them to cut public services in the future.  Ken Budge, the mayor of Bisbee, a city of about 5,000 residents on the Arizona-Mexico border, said grocery taxes are a critical tool for city officials to help build revenue, and warned that taking that option away would necessarily force them to make cuts elsewhere.  “Do we not buy a new firetruck? Do we go out and cut our personnel?” he said. “We don’t fill as many potholes, we don’t keep the swimming pool open as long, we don’t buy new books in the library.”  But Republican proponents touted it as an ethical solution. Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu CIty, who sponsored the legislation, questioned whether taxing food is the right thing to do during a debate of the proposal’s underlying legislation in February 2025.  “Do you think it’s right that we’re taxing milk and eggs and bread?” he asked.  Photo radar cameras: voters lean towards banning them In another bid to restrain the power of city officials, Arizona voters are also poised to approve Proposition 319, which would ban the ability of cities to set up photo enforcement traffic cameras, like red light and speed cameras. As of early Wednesday morning, nearly 59% of voters cast their ballots in favor of banning photo enforcement radar.  Prop. 319 would prohibit cities and towns from installing photo enforcement cameras and require municipalities that already use them to seek voter approval for continued use, in a rebuke from Republicans who have for years championed efforts to ban the cameras.  Republican lawmakers sent the measure to the ballot to avoid a veto from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who rejected a similar proposal in 2023. The governor said in her veto letter that the technology was an “important tool for law enforcement.”  Opponents of the ballot measure say the tech helps prevent fatal car crashes. They have also argued that banning photo radar is a backdoor to defunding the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, as photo radar fines have a mandatory 10% surcharge that goes to the commission. Prop. 319 would not limit the use of automated license plate readers, like those operated by Flock Safety, in Arizona. Proponents of the proposition have included both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers, while opponents of the measure have largely leaned to the left.  60% of school funding in the classroom? Voters remain unconvinced  A bid by Republican lawmakers to funnel education funding into the classroom appeared to garner scorn from Arizona voters. As of early Wednesday morning, 53% of voters rejected the proposal, while 47% approved of it.  If voters approve it, Prop. 320 would require the public schools that teach more than 80% of Arizona students to increase their direct instructional spending by one-half a percentage point annually until they reach at least 60% of their spending.  School districts that don’t comply would see their share of the Classroom Site Fund decreased by 25% each year, until it reaches zero. That money goes toward teacher salaries and bonuses, smaller classes and support services for students.  The proposition was sent to the ballot by the state legislature, in the final vote of this year’s legislative session at nearly 4 a.m. on June 13, after lawmakers had worked through the night. On that final day, the Republicans who control both chambers pushed through five ballot referrals, all on party-line votes, a strategy to bypass vetoes from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.  Republicans and powerful conservative organizations who support Prop. 320 argued that public schools spend too much on administration and unnecessary programs are urging voters to change state law to override local control and force public schools to spend a bigger percentage of their funding on “direct instruction.”  Democrats and public school advocacy organizations aggressively campaigned against Prop. 320, saying that, because those same GOP lawmakers have left Arizona public schools chronically underfunded for decades, the only responsible way to boost classroom spending is to increase funding.  Republicans and proponents argue that putting a larger proportion of school spending toward student instruction will lead to better test scores and outcomes, and provide much-needed pay raises to Arizona teachers — without them having to spend any more money.  But that ignores the reality that Arizona students need support beyond the classroom to thrive, public school advocates and Democrats say. Decisions to hire those vital support workers, like instructional coaches, counselors and school nurses, should remain in the hands of the local school boards that know their district’s needs, they argue. For many schools, the 25% reduction in the Classroom Site fund would be a devastating loss. School districts receive millions of dollars from the fund. During fiscal year 2026, more than $27 million has been set aside for Phoenix Unified High School District, while Mesa Unified School District, the state’s largest, is slated to receive over $52 million from the fund. Voters poised to equate drug cartels with terrorists under AZ law As of the early morning hours of Wednesday, 55% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 317, which would label drug cartels as terrorist organizations under Arizona law, while just 45% said they opposed doing so. The initiative would also order the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its power to “address the threat” drug cartels pose.  The legislation was first proposed in 2023, and quickly vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, who criticized it as “not a real solution,” and pointed out that such designations are usually the purview of the federal government. Seeking to avoid future vetoes, Republican lawmakers put the question directly to voters.  It’s unclear exactly how or to what extent state officials would go after drug cartels under the new law, but the broad language in the ballot initiative alarmed civil liberties and community advocates, who warned that it could be used to criminalize people with substance abuse disorders or militarize the border. “Arizona residents who are engaged in buying and selling low amounts of drugs may find themselves designated as terrorists simply because they have a substance abuse disorder or are a low-level part of the drug economy,” Darrell Hill, the spokesman for the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, told the Arizona Mirror.  The initiative defines a drug cartel as an “ongoing formal or informal association of persons” whose members either individually or collectively participate in human smuggling, drug trafficking or terrorism. Hill said that definition has the potential to sweep in low-level drug offenders, immigrants forced to carry drugs across the border by paid guides or people who suffer from substance abuse disorder and sell drugs to support their addiction.  Critics of the proposal also fear that it could be used to mobilize armed forces under the “invasion theory,” a once extreme position that has now been embraced by mainstream Republicans to call for an increased military presence at the border. The theory relies on a flawed interpretation of the U.S. Constitution’s definition of an invasion and a xenophobic argument that immigrants at the southern border amount to one. The legislation appears to have been inspired, at least in part, by that argument.  During a February meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, House Speaker Steve Montenegro, who sponsored the initiative’s underlying bill, touted it as a critical tool for law enforcement officials to defend against crime at the border.  “(Prop. 317) underscores the urgency of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to utilize its authority to address the invasion of traffickers at Arizona’s southern border,” the Goodyear Republican said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae603726b22deeb6ac857 Idaho Voters Reject Referendum to Lift State’s Abortion Ban te 2026-11-04T08:00:03.062Z Idaho Voters Reject Referendum to Lift State’s Abortion Ban Proponents of the initiative had blamed the abortion ban on a steep decline in the number of obstetricians and gynecologists in the state, but they could not overcome Idaho’s conservatism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae3b1726b22deeb6ac7b0 Illegal Alien Accused Of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder Of Teen Girl Entered U.S. Through Arizona Under Biden te 2026-11-04T07:50:09.679Z Illegal Alien Accused Of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder Of Teen Girl Entered U.S. Through Arizona Under Biden By Staff Reporter | An illegal alien detained in Maryland for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a teenage girl entered the country through the Arizona border under the Biden administration. Abubakarr Barrie, 23, entered the U.S. illegally through the Arizona border in December 2023; Border Patrol initially arrested Barrie but then released him into the country. On Oct. 22, Barrie allegedly kidnapped a 15-year-old girl and brought her to a basement apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attempted to murder her.  Surveillance footage provided by the owner of the home — who was out of the country according to reporting by Fox45 News — showed Barrie parking a white car before walking into the basement of the home with the girl. According to the owner, Barrie rented an apartment in the living quarters within the basement. Charging documents state that the girl alleged that Barrie offered her a ride outside her sister’s home to go to a take-out restaurant. The girl stated that she accepted the ride under the assumption that Barrie was operating as an unlicensed hack cab: a driver operating a rideshare service without the required legal permits.  Once inside the car, Barrie allegedly drove in the wrong direction and became “violent” when she pointed out that he had gone in the wrong direction. The girl alleged that Barrie forcibly restrained her as they drove to his rented room. The girl also claimed Barrie forced her into the basement, though surveillance footage shows her walking behind Barrie into the area.  The girl also claimed that Barrie stabbed her multiple times once they were in the basement, and that she managed to escape after finding a fire extinguisher and hitting him with it.  Investigators were able to identify and track down Barrie because he gave the victim his phone number to make a Cash App payment.  Authorities say there was at least one opportunity for law enforcement to catch and deport Barrie months before this incident.  Barrie was arrested by the New York Police Department in July of this year for third-degree possession of a forged instrument. ICE lodged a detainer for Barrie, but New York opted to ignore the detainer and released Barrie. Fox45 News reported that Barrie also had an arrest about three months ago for prostitution in Baltimore County, Maryland.  The Department of Homeland Security issued a press release announcing this second detainer against Barrie, filed on Oct. 24. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the crime against the teen was preventable.  “This tragedy would never have happened were it not for the multiple failures of sanctuary policies. First, Biden’s open borders let this monster into our country, then sanctuary politicians in New York refused to hand him over to ICE and released him after a previous arrest three months before this horrific crime,” said Mullin. “DHS is urging Baltimore County authorities to learn from sanctuary New York’s mistakes, honor ICE’s detainer against this illegal alien, and prevent him from harming any more Americans.” The 15-year-old girl was hospitalized for her injuries, which included five stab wounds and a collapsed lung. The girl is expected to survive.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Illegal Alien Accused Of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder Of Teen Girl Entered U.S. Through Arizona Under Biden first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae155726b22deeb6ac701 'Pod Save America' hosts call Democratic Party's midterm wins 'the end of the Trump era' te 2026-11-04T07:40:05.760Z 'Pod Save America' hosts call Democratic Party's midterm wins 'the end of the Trump era' The "Pod Save America" podcast team celebrated the Democratic Party's congressional wins in the midterm elections, calling the results "the beginning of the end of the Trump era" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tuesday night. "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor appeared on the ABC late-night show as news outlets, including Fox News, projected that Democrats would win control of both chambers of Congress following the midterm elections. Kimmel asked whether they believed anyone from President Donald Trump's administration would be fired following the midterm election results. Vietor said he was unsure but expressed optimism about the country's direction. "I think that tonight is the beginning of the end of the Trump era in America," he said. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES Kimmel noted earlier in the segment that all four men had worked in former President Barack Obama's administration during the 2010 midterm elections, when Democrats suffered major losses that Obama described as a "shellacking."  Pfeiffer described the 2010 election as "one of the worst nights of our lives" but said he would enjoy seeing Trump administration staffers experience a similar feeling. "That night we went in, we knew it wasn't going to be great, so we had three scenarios: not that bad, kind of bad, pretty bad," Pfeiffer said. "We ended up with way worse than all of those. We were walking out of the White House at 3:00 in the morning. Rahm Emanuel, the chief of staff at the time, looked at us and said, 'Tomorrow is about to be the worst day of your life and everybody is going to call for you to be fired.' And he was right. It was terrible."  "And I am going to enjoy every second of every Trump staffer feeling that way tomorrow," he added. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  During Fox News' live election-night coverage, Trump told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier that he would use his presidential veto power if Democrats sent him legislation he opposed. "It's one of the stronger powers that a president has," Trump told Baier. "And they'll send over things that are insane and I'll veto them. And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out, and they'll say, how do we get this stuff done? And we'll work together." ‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS' MIDTERM BLOODBATH "You know, I have a lot of friends that are Democrats, believe it or not, I've already spoken to some of them. I've had four calls from meaningful Democrats and, people, in two senators and three congressmen, actually. So it's a total of five, and they have three waiting to call me. So I don't know, they obviously want to talk, but I have the power of veto. And the power of veto is, you know, it's impervious," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae154726b22deeb6ac6f8 Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem's midterm takeover te 2026-11-04T07:40:04.951Z Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem's midterm takeover FIRST ON FOX: A source close to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital that the South Dakota Republican intends to run for Senate minority leader following the GOP's sweeping defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections. Thune is expected to seek the leadership position despite Republicans losing at least five seats in the upper chamber, including contests in traditionally Republican strongholds such as South Carolina and Texas. The losses came amid declining approval ratings for President Donald Trump, whose administration faced criticism over the war in Iran, immigration enforcement operations and high gas prices in the months leading up to the election. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES Following the defeat — which saw the Senate margins not only flip, but also widen — Thune defended Senate Republicans' legislative record over the past two years. The GOP conference has "put up a strong record of accomplishment that's created safer streets, more money in Americans' pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead," Thune wrote on social media. TRUMP KEEPS CALLING THUNE DESPITE PUBLIC FIGHT OVER SAVE AMERICA ACT The majority leader also highlighted Republicans' efforts to advance Trump's legislative and judicial priorities despite Democratic opposition. "After fighting Democrat obstruction at every turn, we prevented the largest tax hike in American history, secured our border in an unprecedented way, confirmed the president's Cabinet at the fastest pace in two decades, and put strong conservative judges on benches across the country faster than we have since the Reagan administration," Thune wrote. TRUMP'S PATIENCE 'RUNNING OUT' AS THUNE FIRES BACK OVER STALLED ELECTION SECURITY BILL Earlier this year, Thune also faced criticism from Trump and House Republicans over the Senate's failure to advance key legislation championed by the president, including the SAVE America Act. The election integrity legislation passed the House of Representatives three times in 2026 but stalled in the Senate, where the chamber's 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster prevented Republicans from advancing the measure. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS BRACES FOR POST-ELECTION GAME OF MUSICAL CHAIRS AS LEADERSHIP BATTLES LOOM It remains unclear whether Thune will face a challenger for the Senate Republican leadership position. Another source close to the Republican majority in the Senate told Fox News Digital that Thune's ambition might land him serious backlash, adding that the conference did not deliver on key promises of the president's agenda which could have hurt Republican voter turnout in the midterm elections. The source pointed to the fact that the upper chamber was only in session for 217 days in 2025, and 148 in 2026, as a reason for record low approval of the chamber ratings among Republican voters that hurt voter turnout on Tuesday. The source hinted that outspoken allies of the president in the chamber, such as Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, could emerge as good alternatives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeae153726b22deeb6ac6e4 El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats te 2026-11-04T07:40:03.195Z El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. He triumphed in one of the country’s most bitter and expensive races, keeping his party in control of a crucial seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadf04726b22deeb6ac67c Hamadeh Praises Trump’s Decision To End U.S. Aid To Israel te 2026-11-04T07:30:12.155Z Hamadeh Praises Trump’s Decision To End U.S. Aid To Israel By Staff Reporter | On Election Day, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would no longer provide aid to Israel. Arizona’s representative for the Eighth Congressional District proposed the idea of ending aid months ago.  Rep. Abe Hamadeh praised the president’s decision. Rather than supplying military aid, as it has done for more than 60 years, the federal government will prioritize trade with the ally country going forward.  In a press release, Hamadeh stated that this diplomatic shift would restore the benefits the U.S. receives from its relationship with Israel, and set a healthier standard for foreign relations by ceasing the “blank check” approach that has been flagging the nation’s economy. Hamadeh pointed out that he and fellow Rep. Marlin Stutzman, of Michigan, had delivered much of the same message to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this year.  Hamadeh and Stutzman proposed a congressional resolution to transition the U.S.-Israel alliance to a trade partnership and away from foreign aid. The two congressmen made the case that the U.S. should end its approximately $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel and instead encourage the country to buy American weapons and defense technology with its own money. Now, the U.S. will do just that. “President Trump is right: the future of our relationship with Israel has to be trade, not aid,” said Hamadeh. “America First has never meant America alone. It means strong partners, not permanent dependents. Peace through strength. Commerce, not blank checks. That’s how we put the American people first.” U.S. aid to Israel will cease at the end of the year. Trump made the announcement of the new deal with the U.S. ally in an interview on Fox News on Tuesday morning. Technically speaking, the end to aid represents a premature cutoff; the U.S. and Israel had a memorandum of understanding that aid would last until 2028.  “Israel’s our number one. We give them more than anybody else, and they no longer need it. We’ve been doing it for years. I’ve been doing it,” said Trump. “I’m going to put it in any way you want to define it. You can consider it barter. You can consider military aid or cash. It’s what we give them — $4 billion of things and money, and they don’t need it.” Trump said that Israel was “thriving” and no longer in need of U.S. aid, and indicated that it was Netanyahu’s idea to end the funding. According to the president, end to aid had been a topic of discussion between the two world leaders for years.  “I was approached by Bibi Netanyahu, and we’ve been talking about it for a couple of years because it’s a lot of money,” said Trump. “He brought it up. He said, ‘I think it would be appropriate if we do not receive aid.’” Trump also indicated that the continued U.S. aid to Israel was hurting the Republican Party among voters, referencing Democratic contender Abdul El-Sayed in the hotly contested Senate race in Michigan.  “Why should we suffer the slings from lunatics like El-Sayed when they don’t need it?” said Trump. “It’s a bad talking point.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Hamadeh Praises Trump’s Decision To End U.S. Aid To Israel first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadeff726b22deeb6ac661 Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer te 2026-11-04T07:30:07.147Z Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer Democrats are poised to snag a statewide office that has eluded them for generations if Nick Mansour can hold onto his lead in the Arizona treasurer’s race. A Democrat has not been elected to that office since 1964. Mansour, a former chairman and CEO of the Arizona College of Nursing, was leading businessman Elijah Norton 55% to 45% as of 12 a.m. Wednesday, according to unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. If those results hold, Mansour will replace Republican Treasurer Kimberly Yee, who is leaving the position and currently trailing Democrat Terry Leyba Ruiz in the state superintendent of public instruction race. “Obviously, it feels great, but we’re a long way from there,” Mansour told the Arizona Capitol Times at a watch party hosted by the Arizona Democrats Tuesday night. The race centered on disagreements over how the state should invest its money. Mansour proposed increasing the percentage of stocks the state holds to boost yields, while Norton favored keeping the stock-to-bond ratio the same to ensure security. The contest for state treasurer — historically an off-the-radar race — was also marked by intense personal attacks as the candidates accused each other of exploitative business practices. Each has threatened to sue over what they say are their opponent’s false statements. “There’s a lot of people that are just sick of the direction of our country and our state, and they’re ready for a change,” Mansour said. “Hopefully, that holds up.” He added his campaign had appealed to independent voters by focusing on affordability. Norton’s campaign has not yet made a public statement on the current results. Although Norton massively outspent Mansour, recent polls have shown the two vying for the lead in the race. A HighGround Public Affairs survey from Oct. 27 had Mansour ahead at 47% to Norton’s 41%, while an internal poll by the Norton campaign placed him ahead at 43% to 41%. The post Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefd726b22deeb6ac635 Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race te 2026-11-04T07:30:05.778Z Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race Michigan is staying blue as Republicans’ hopes of flipping the state and gaining some breathing room in their thin majority were crushed. Abdul El-Sayed, who became the veritable face of this midterm cycle acting as the GOP’s boogeyman for Democratic policies across the country, is projected to topple former Rep. Mike Rogers in what was one of the most-watched contests of the election. In his victory speech, El-Sayed thanked AIPAC, which spent roughly $42 million running a campaign against him, for allowing him the opportunity to beat the American-Isreali interest PAC twice. El-Sayed celebrated his victory by invoking the Arabic phrase "alhamdulillah" which means "praise be to God." The progressive candidate also issued a warning shot to his defeated opponent Rogers. "Enjoy your retirement," El-Sayed said of the Republican candidate. "You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope. May we never have to see the likes of you in this state again." Meanwhile, close to around 1 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Rogers called on his supporters to go home, sharing that it was going to be a "long night." Organizers shared with the Detroit News that the hotel needed them out by that time.  ROGERS WARNS MICHIGAN VOTERS AGAINST EL-SAYED’S ‘EXTREME’ AGENDA AHEAD OF ELECTION Throughout the campaign, El-Sayed outran alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, concerns about his rhetoric over Israel and Jewish voters in Michigan and criticism from fellow Democrats for his ties to controversial political streamer Hasan Piker. Rogers failed to outrun the political headwinds that have buffeted Republicans this cycle, including affordability issues, President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada launched in the thick of the midterms, and the Iran war, despite his attempts to distance himself and the administration from the latter issues. El-Sayed’s victory serves as a major blow to the GOP’s push against the progressive lean in Democratic politics, where for much of the cycle after his shock win over Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Republicans painted him as the face of socialism and communism in their messaging. He will also be the first Muslim U.S. senator in history. His faith has been used as a line of attack by Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who last month during a rally in Michigan accused El-Sayed of being a "jihadist" that would "have to go through a metal detector before he's allowed to go into the Senate." DEMS' LEFTWARD LURCH GETS LEGS AS EL-SAYED'S MICHIGAN SENATE VICTORY SPARKS PARTY DEBATE "If Abdul and the Democrats win, they will open the floodgates and invite hordes of jihadis to our shores, creating a nightmare of violence and terror until you cannot even have a Christmas," Trump said. Rogers similarly dipped into the same style of rhetoric, arguing to a crowd in Bad Axe, Mich., just days before the election that "This is not someone we can let into the United States Senate." "If you don't know Iran is our enemy, and you can't condemn a Hezbollah-inspired attack, you have no business being in the United States Senate," Rogers said. While Rogers and Republicans have run a national campaign against El-Sayed, the insurgent progressive has taken his own jabs at Trump, but largely ran a campaign focused on affordability issues in Michigan. EL-SAYED, ROGERS CLASH OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, TRUMP AND GUNS: 5 FIERY DEBATE MOMENTS "They want to point to me and my name and my faith as if somehow that’s the problem, but none of those things are what’s raising your gas prices or making a new home unaffordable," El-Sayed told reporters last month. The race attracted big names in both parties to stump for their respective candidates, with Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and others making the pilgrimage to Michigan for Rogers. And Democratic heavyweights like former President Barack Obama, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., did the same for El-Sayed. But El-Sayed’s win does not mean he will jump on board with the Democratic old guard in Washington, D.C. Like other progressives running for the Senate, he’s been publicly critical of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and would prefer Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to lead Democrats in the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefc726b22deeb6ac624 Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries te 2026-11-04T07:30:04.220Z Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised by a Black nationalist family in Brooklyn, is a moderate and loves a hip-hop reference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefb726b22deeb6ac61b Democrat Defeats Nunn in Iowa, Scoring a Key House Pickup te 2026-11-04T07:30:03.476Z Democrat Defeats Nunn in Iowa, Scoring a Key House Pickup Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic state senator and Lutheran minister, beat Representative Zach Nunn, a Republican who had tied himself closely to President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadefa726b22deeb6ac612 These Wins Could Mint a New Generation of Democratic Stars te 2026-11-04T07:30:02.658Z These Wins Could Mint a New Generation of Democratic Stars Voters from South Carolina to Ohio to Texas have elevated a new class of Democrats who could not be more different from one another. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadcaa726b22deeb6ac5dc U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Projected To Top $1 Trillion For First Time te 2026-11-04T07:20:11.000Z U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Projected To Top $1 Trillion For First Time By Ethan Faverino | Holiday retail sales in the United States are projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2026, according to a new forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The milestone comes despite persistent inflation, rising gas prices, and pressure on household budgets. The NRF projects that retail sales during November and December will increase 4.2% over 2025, reaching approximately $1.013 trillion. The forecast represents an increase of roughly $41 billion from last year’s holiday sales of $972.3 billion, which grew 3.1% over 2024. The projected growth comes as retailers prepare for the holiday shopping season amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with consumers continuing to prioritize holiday purchases while remaining cautious about their household budgets. “This year’s forecast reflects our confidence that consumers will prioritize the holiday season even as they remain mindful of their budgets,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers are prepared to meet that demand with competitive prices, value and choices for every budget.” According to the NRF’s historical data, holiday retail sales have increased substantially over the past decade, rising from approximately $629.4 billion in 2016 to the projected $1.013 trillion in 2026. The forecast also follows several years of continued holiday spending growth, including an 8.8% increase in 2020 and a 12.6% increase in 2021, followed by more moderate increases in subsequent years. NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said consumer spending remains a key driver of economic activity, although financial pressures could affect households differently depending on their income levels. “We head into the holiday season with strong spending momentum, as consumers remain the bright spot in the economy,” Mathews said. “At the same time, inflation, rising gas prices and pressure on household spending will affect consumers differently across income groups.” In addition to increased retail spending, the NRF expects retailers nationwide to hire between 325,000 and 375,000 seasonal employees to accommodate holiday demand. The projected hiring range is consistent with the estimated 356,000 seasonal retail jobs during the 2025 holiday season. However, the organization noted that retailers are approaching seasonal hiring cautiously as higher interest rates, persistent inflation, elevated consumer debt, and rising fuel costs continue to influence business decisions and household finances. The NRF’s holiday forecast is developed using economic modeling that considers consumer spending, disposable personal income, employment, wages, inflation, and previous monthly retail sales data. The organization defines the holiday shopping season as November 1 through December 31 and excludes car dealerships, gas stations, and restaurants from its retail sales calculations. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Projected To Top $1 Trillion For First Time first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca5726b22deeb6ac5c1 Democrats hold edge in state legislative races te 2026-11-04T07:20:05.778Z Democrats hold edge in state legislative races Arizona’s Democratic state legislative candidates held onto early leads on election night, opening the possibility that Democrats may win majorities in both the state’s House and Senate next year. As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, 21 Democrats and nine Republicans were in position to take Senate seats while 38 Democrats and 22 Republicans could take House seats. Republicans currently lead the House 33-27 and the Senate 17-13. If results hold, it would be the first Democratic trifecta in state history. As of Tuesday night, Gov. Katie Hobbs was leading Republican Andy Biggs by double digits. House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos, D-Laveen, declared victory for House and Senate Democrats Tuesday night during a Democratic election night watch party.  “While we are not calling any individual races yet, we are thrilled to announce that there will be a Democratic trifecta,” De Los Santos said. In-person votes are still being counted across the state, and they are expected to favor Republicans.  LD 2 Incumbent Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, was trailing Tuesday night in a competitive state Senate race. Democrat Amelia Gallitano led Bolick by 58.43% to 41.49%.  Both incumbent Reps. Justin Wilmeth, R-Phoenix, and Stephanie Simacek, D-Phoenix, also lead the district’s House race for two seats. Simacek had 43.33%, and Wilmeth had 29.32% on Tuesday night, while Republican candidate Paul Carver trailed both with 27.01% of the vote.  LD 4 A former Democratic legislator seeking a return to the state Capitol was leading Tuesday night over Republican Sen. Carine Werner, R-Scottsdale, in one of Arizona’s pivotal state Senate races. As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, former state Rep. Aaron Lieberman led Werner 55.81%-44.12%. The Scottsdale seat is one of the most competitive Senate seats in the entire state. The race between Lieberman and Werner saw the most money spent of any legislative race leading into the general election.  The district’s House race is also one of the more competitive state legislative races. Both Republican incumbents, Reps. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, and Pamela Carter, R-Scottsdale, trailed their Democratic opponents.  Democrats Tammy Caputi and Karen Gresham lead the district with 28.01% and 27.93% of the vote, respectively. Gress and Carter have received 22.86% and 21.16% of votes. LD 9 Democrats hold three state legislative seats in a competitive West Mesa district, and they led early on election night.  Incumbent Sen. Kiana Sears, D-Mesa, led her Republican opponent, Bridget Fitzgibbons, 62.46% to 37.48%. Legislative District 9 is one of the state’s competitive legislative districts, but its voters haven’t elected a Republican to the state Legislature since Arizona’s districts were redrawn in 2021. For the district’s two House seats, incumbent Rep. Lorena Austin, D-Mesa, and Democrat Jacob Martinez lead with 37.96% and 37.61% of the vote, respectively. Republican Bradley Bettencourt, the only Republican running for a House seat in the district, trailed the two Democrats with 24.05% of the vote.   LD 13 Rep. Julie Willoughby, R-Chandler, trailed Tuesday night in her bid for the state Senate in a competitive district. Willoughby is attempting to switch chambers from the House, but her opponent Kristie O’Brien led 57.05%-42.90%. Democrats Rockee Armstrong and Jacob Weinberg also led the district’s House race over Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and Janet Weninger, the wife of Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler.  Armstrong and Weinberg received 28.29% and 28.15% of the vote, respectively, while Hartke got 22.55% and Weninger got 20.97%. LD 14 Several Republicans in the Gilbert-area district of Legislative District 14 also trailed on election night, including Mylie Biggs, Andy Biggs’ daughter.  Democrat Stephanie Walsh leads Mylie Biggs 54.97%-44.96% in the district’s state Senate race. LD 14 has been a Republican-leaning district since 2021 and has only elected Republican candidates to the Legislature since the state’s legislative districts were redrawn. Democrat Mary Rose also led both her Republican opponents, Tyler Farnsworth and Rep. Laurin Hendrix, R-Gilbert, for the district’s House seats.  Rose got 37.44% of the vote while Farnsworth received 31.34%. Hendrix has 30.85% of the vote and is facing defeat if results hold.  LD 16 Incumbent Republican Sen. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, also trailed early on election night. Shope is a candidate for Senate President if Republicans hold the Senate, but Democrat Democrat Elaine Aldrete led 52.88%-47%. Shope is seeking his final legislative term at the state Capitol. Shope’s seat is Legislative District 16, one of the state’s competitive legislative districts and a key district for both parties. Republicans flipped a House seat in 2024 to add to the GOP House majority, but incumbent Rep. Chris Lopez, R-Casa Grande, trails in the race. Democrat Julia Gusse led all House candidates with 38.23% of the vote. Rep. Teresa Martinez, D-Casa Grande, received 31.55% of votes while Rep. Chris Lopez, R-Casa Grande, got 29.75%. LD 17 Democratic candidates in a key Tucson-area legislative district lead early on election night, providing a potential pickup for House and Senate Democrats in their bid to flip both legislative chambers.  Democrat Edgar Soto leads Republican Christopher King in the Legislative District 17 Senate race 58.25%-41.66%. Sen. Vince Leach, R-Tucson, is retiring and not running for re-election.  The district has become a key competitive district for both parties in recent years. Leach won his 2024 race by two points, and Rep. Kevin Volk, D-Tucson, flipped a Republican seat in the 2024 general election.  On Tuesday, Volk led all House candidates with 29.11% of the vote. His running mate Holly Lyon received 29.03% of the vote for the district’s second House seat. Republican John Winchester received 21.3% of votes and Rep. Rachel Keshel, R-Tucson, got 20.52%. LD 23 An incumbent Republican representative in a Democratic leaning legislative district trails early Tuesday.  Rep. Michele Peña, R-Yuma, trails both incumbent Rep. Mariana Sandoval, D-Goodyear, and Democrat Emilia Cortez. Sandoval received 32.09% of votes and Cortez got 32.07, while Peña trailed with 18.77%. Peña won her 2022 and 2024 House races despite running in a district which the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission gives Democrats about a 17-point advantage over Republican candidates.  But Peña has never had a running mate in the district until this election cycle. Republican Gary Garcia Snyder also trails both Democrats with 17.% of the vote.  LD 27 A couple of Republican candidates in the Peoria district of Legislative District 27 also trailed on election night in a district that has not seen a Democrat elected to the state Legislature since districts were redrawn.  Democrat Kyle Clayon leads Sen. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, 55.04%-44.86%. The district’s only Democrat running for a House seat, Deborah Howard, also led both her Republican opponents, Reps. Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero, on Tuesday. Howard received 38.80% of the vote while Fink and Rivero got 30.67% and 30.17%, respectively, which could make the district’s second House seat a contest between two Republicans if Howard maintains her lead. Other races Democrat Christine Scianna received the most votes in the Legislative District 29 House race, another Republican leaning district. House Speaker Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, holds the second House seat with 32.79% of votes, while Rep. James Taylor, R-Litchfield Park, trails with 31.79%.  Rep. Nick Kupper, R-Surprise, trailed Democrat Tiffany Byrne in the Legislative District 25 House race, and Sen. Janae Shamp trailed Democrat Eric Stafford in the Legislative District 29 Senate race, but both Republicans are within half a percent, with votes still to count.  The post Democrats hold edge in state legislative races first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca4726b22deeb6ac595 LIZ PEEK: There may be a silver lining in Trump's brutal midterm defeat te 2026-11-04T07:20:04.542Z LIZ PEEK: There may be a silver lining in Trump's brutal midterm defeat Midterm voters gave President Trump a "shellacking" on Tuesday, akin to that delivered to Democrat Barack Obama in 2010, when Republicans picked up 63 seats in the House and seven seats in the Senate. Though yesterday’s numbers were tempered by recent gerrymandering, the election was brutal for the GOP and for President Trump. Democrats gained control of both the House and the Senate on Tuesday. The numbers are not all in, but Democrats flipped at least seven Senate seats and more than a dozen House seats. The results in deep red Texas, where James Talarico beat Ken Paxton to become the first Democratic senator from the Lone Star State in 33 years, were shocking but not entirely unexpected. Paxton was an unpopular candidate who carried a lot of baggage. That Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, putting a Democrat in the governor’s mansion for the first time in 32 years, was more stunning. TRUMP CONGRATULATES DEMOCRATS AFTER DOMINANT MIDTERMS, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM Equally stunning was that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, the controversial anti-Israel progressive running for an open Senate seat in Michigan, beat former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers.  One of the few bright spots for Republicans was Florida, where Republican Ashley Moody held her Senate seat and Rep. Byron Donalds became the first Black governor of the state. As they did in 2010, Americans across the nation strongly rebuked the sitting president, declaring themselves unhappy with the first two years of his second term. Unfortunately for Republicans, questionable polling from many sources and President Trump’s low approval ratings turned out to be reasonably accurate predictors of the midterms. CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY 'CATASTROPHIC' MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES My view is this: as in 2010, voters in this midterm cycle pummeled the incumbent for overreaching. Trump mistook his landslide 2024 win for a mandate, as did Obama. Both presidents offended voters by going too far – in Obama’s case by trying to deliver on his campaign pledge to "change" the country. He forced through an unpopular massive health care program, turned our energy industries upside down by executive order, an effort later rejected by the courts, and ratcheted up government spending, which ushered in the Republican-led Tea Party. In President Trump’s case, he quickly closed the border, which voters demanded after his predecessor Joe Biden recklessly allowed millions of people to enter the country illegally. But he then pursued an aggressive effort to deport all undocumented people, including those who had lived in the U.S. for years and had committed no crime other than their original illegal entry. Voters did not approve of the resulting ICE-led confrontations, which in a couple of cases led to violent outcomes. Americans, who just months earlier had demanded secure borders, soured on the president’s signature immigration policies. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran, in an effort to rid that state sponsor of terror of nuclear weapons, contradicted his campaign pledge to keep us out of foreign conflicts. Even those who supported Trump’s goal of preventing the mullahs from acquiring the deadliest of weapons lost patience as oil prices moved higher. Trump also unilaterally imposed tariffs on our trading partners, as he did in his first term, in order to level the playing field for U.S. companies. Though the White House can point to a rise in investment flowing into the U.S. and an upturn in domestic manufacturing as rewards for those measures, the president wielded his tariff weapon recklessly. DEMOCRAT GINA HINOJOSA STUNS ABBOTT, MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST LATINA TEXAS GOVERNOR War-related jumps in gasoline and diesel prices combined with some inflation caused by Trump’s tariffs gave Democrats the opportunity to promise they would, if elected, deliver "affordability." It was an audacious claim, given that Joe Biden clobbered the country with a 21% jump in the cost of living during his four years in office, far surpassing what has happened under Trump. Nonetheless, Trump was punished for promising to bring prices down and failing to do so. Democrats running in the midterms had no real, specific agenda. Though they promise to deliver "affordability," they have not laid out how they will manage that. Some candidates have promised to implement Medicare for All to bring health care costs down, but fail to explain how they will come up with the estimated $25 to $50 trillion price tag. Some Democrats have run on reverting to Biden’s war on fossil fuels, but that will drive energy costs higher, not lower. TRUMP'S GAMBLE ON KEN PAXTON BACKFIRES AS DEMOCRAT PULLS OFF HISTORIC TEXAS SENATE UPSET Rather than laying out a specific platform, Democrats campaigned mainly on hating Donald Trump. He played into their hands by telling Americans to vote as if he were on the ballot. He was trying to drive turnout among his base, knowing that the left had fired up the opposition. But too many voters took him literally and voted against his party and him. The president will have to take responsibility for Republican losses. His policies were on the line, and in Texas and South Carolina he pushed forward flawed candidates. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Democrats will cheer their wins, but tomorrow they will have to bring their fractured party together to govern. The progressive wing of the Democratic Party will push policies like Medicare for All, abolishing ICE and eliminating U.S. support for Israel, which the majority of Americans may not support. They will advocate for higher taxes and bigger welfare programs, risking U.S. credit ratings and driving up interest rates and inflation. Worse, some are calling to shut down the buildout of AI, risking U.S. dominance in the most important new technology of our time, as well as jobs, investment and economic growth. Oil and gas investment, too, is under threat from Democrats. Stock futures plunged overnight as Wall Street assessed what the election might mean. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Several Democrats have vowed to investigate Trump officials and impeach the president yet again. Two years of ugly conflict and internal divisions will not serve their party well and could jeopardize their presidential ambitions heading into 2028. If there is a silver lining in this harsh outcome for the GOP, it may be that Democratic dysfunction will undermine the momentum we saw Tuesday, allowing Republicans and President Trump to regroup. Trump has risen from the ashes before, and he may do it again. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca3726b22deeb6ac585 Historic Midterm Rout Serves as a Sweeping Rebuke of Trump Era te 2026-11-04T07:20:03.070Z Historic Midterm Rout Serves as a Sweeping Rebuke of Trump Era The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeadca2726b22deeb6ac57c Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries te 2026-11-04T07:20:02.309Z Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised by a Black nationalist family in Brooklyn, is a moderate and loves a hip-hop reference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada4d726b22deeb6ac534 Arizona voters poised to approve restrictions on transgender athletes te 2026-11-04T07:10:05.717Z Arizona voters poised to approve restrictions on transgender athletes A ballot measure that would restrict transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports appeared headed to approval Tuesday night.  As of 11 p.m., 57% of voters had approved Proposition 318, while 43% voted against it. About 1.7 million ballots had been counted, according to unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.  The question, which was put on the ballot by lawmakers, would prohibit transgender students from participating in girls’ sports based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Arizona schools and athletic organizations would also be required to designate sports and teams as being for boys, girls or coed.  Schools would also have to limit access to private spaces, such as restrooms and locker rooms, based on a student’s assigned sex at birth.   At least four other states voted Tuesday on ballot measures related to transgender athletes and their rights to participate in school sports, according to media reports.  Twenty-nine states currently ban transgender athletes, either in state law or policy, from participating in school sports in a way that aligns with their gender identity, according to the Movement Advancement Project, a Colorado think tank that focuses on LGBTQ issues.  Supporters of Prop. 318 said it would make sports more fair, especially for female athletes who are at a biological disadvantage competing against an athlete who was assigned male at birth. Opponents said the proposal discriminates against transgender youth and could result in children being needlessly shamed and examined to prove their gender. The post Arizona voters poised to approve restrictions on transgender athletes first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada4c726b22deeb6ac52b Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector te 2026-11-04T07:10:04.901Z Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector Democrat Brian Matlock was leading the race for Arizona mine inspector as of Tuesday night, with a strong lead over Republican incumbent Les Presmyk. Matlock, a mechanical engineer and Marine veteran, was beating Presmyk 54% to 46% as of 11:30 p.m., according to unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. This places the race closer than other statewide races, where the Democrats’ leads are in the double digits. The two candidates shared few policy disagreements, but the race centered on questions Matlock raised about his opponent’s small-dollar campaign contributions from individuals associated with the mining industry. Presmyk, meanwhile, raised concerns about Matlock’s qualifications for the job. The result marks the first time a Democrat has held the post since 1976. Matlock told the Arizona Capitol Times a win would demonstrate “how democracy can work” despite minimal spending by his campaign. “What you’re going to find is a generational change,” he said. He proposed updating the state’s mining code and securing abandoned mines through community engagement. The post Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada4a726b22deeb6ac4f8 With 2 Big Wins, Democrats May Have Put Ohio Back in Play te 2026-11-04T07:10:02.909Z With 2 Big Wins, Democrats May Have Put Ohio Back in Play Once seen as a bellwether of the nation’s political mood, Ohio has been solidly red since President Trump first won office. Tuesday’s results could change that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeada49726b22deeb6ac4d4 Challengers have early unofficial lead over incumbents in South Tucson council election te 2026-11-04T07:10:01.594Z Challengers have early unofficial lead over incumbents in South Tucson council election Debbie Federico and Eduardo Baca have a slight edge in the race for the two remaining seats on the South Tucson City Council, according to early unofficial election results that included some early ballots and zero precincts reported, according to Pima County as of 10 p.m. Tuesday. Far from a full vote tally, the margin between candidates remained close. Frederico showed 193 ballots and Baca trailed with 189 ballots, only six ballots more than incumbent Cesar Aguirre. Incumbent Brian Flagg had received 137. The two candidates with the most votes will win the seats, regardless of whether they receive a majority. If the early results hold, Federico and Baca would unseat both incumbents, shifting the balance of power on the seven-member council following a contentious election in the roughly one-square-mile city surrounded by Tucson. “I am cautiously optimistic,” Federico said in a statement late Tuesday to Arizona Luminaria. “This seat on the Council is not for me. It is for my neighbors and for everyone who has been so supportive. I ran to advocate for them, and no matter the outcome, I will continue to do that for them and with them.” Arizona Luminaria contacted all four candidates late Tuesday for their reactions to the early results. Only Federico responded. Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela, who campaigned alongside Flagg and Aguirre, secured another term on the council in July’s primary election, leaving two seats to be decided in the November General Election. South Tucson residents do not directly elect their mayor. Instead, voters elect council members, who select one a standing representative to serve as mayor. The newly-elected council will choose its mayor on the first Tuesday after its members are sworn in. Bad Bunny and burritos The South Tucson polling site was home to people who have been voting there for their entire lives and wanted to celebrate having their voices heard at the ballot box. Bad Bunny blared from the speakers as South Tucson leaders greeted voters with burritos, coffee and a Democratic voter guide outside the Sam Lena-South Tucson Library Tuesday morning. Roxanna Valenzuela and supporters at the Sam Lena-South Tucson Library on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. Credit: Carolina Cuellar Valenzuela, 39, chatted with voters as they left the polling place, proudly sporting “I Voted” stickers. “I came here at 5 a.m.,” she said with a laugh. “I get excited. You know, I love elections.” Valenzuela supported her fellow incumbents, Flagg and Aguirre, who were still competing for the remaining two seats. Their names were prominently displayed on a campaign sign beside the tables. “I secured my spot that I usually get every year and brought a sign and just been here since, just talking to voters and community,” Valenzuela said. Voters streamed through the gates surrounding the library, some stopping to drop off their ballots during their morning commute. An older man pulled up in a truck and asked in Spanish whether he could vote there. Pablo Robles, the city’s acting-mayor, spoke with him as he asked whether his driver’s license would be sufficient ID or if he would also need the photocopy of his passport tucked inside a plastic bag. “We have a lot of people that care,” Valenzuela said. “I know a lot of these people and some of them are here because they have court or they’re just like passing by or some of them are here to vote, but it’s just, it’s just good to be out here building community.” Valenzuela said she voted early and tracked her ballot through the election system. “It was pretty easy, I knew who I was voting for,” she said. Making their voice heard The first thing Estevan Puentes, 45, did on his day off was head to the polls. “It was very fast, very easy. I have always come to vote at this place,” he said in Spanish. Puentes was born and raised in South Tucson and said he has voted in every election, including primaries, since he turned 18. “For me, it’s very important. My children grew up in this neighborhood and many times, it’s important that you feel heard, that your voice is heard,” he said. Health care is among his top concerns, along with what he sees as growing hostility against people of color across the country. “There’s also a lot of racism right now, a lot of hate,” Puentes said. “I think that lately, that hate has grown.” Puentes said he initially identified as a Republican, but his political views have shifted over the years. “As you grow up, you change your ideas and you see that there are some injustices happening. So in recent years, I’ve voted Democrat,” he said. He encourages everyone in his family, from his cousins to his nieces and nephews, to research the issues and cast their ballots. He said he doesn’t tell them whom to vote for, but urges them to pay attention to what’s happening around them. “I’m not saying, don’t vote this way. Just look at the issue, the injustices that are happening, especially right now with ICE,” Puentes said. One of his most immediate concerns is the rising cost of living. His three sons are now adults, and he sees the financial pressures they face. “The cost of everything right now — of food, of gas, of living, people who haven’t been able to buy houses, people who also have to pay their rent. It’s impossible to pay because it’s not equivalent to what they’re paying you as a salary or what life costs right now,” he said. After leaving the polls, Puentes planned to go grocery shopping. He said he now drives farther to a less expensive store to stretch his money. “I’m going to shop wisely,” he said. “And that’s something we didn’t have to do before.” Estevan Puentes Credit: Carolina Cuellar Raul Ortega Vazquez is 65. Voting is a responsibility rooted in the values his parents taught him growing up in Zacatecas, México. “It is a right that my parents instilled in me since I was a child,” he said in Spanish. “I said, if one day I can vote, I will vote.” Ortega Vazquez has lived in Tucson since 2000 and said he has voted in every election, including midterms, since becoming eligible. On Tuesday morning, he returned to his usual polling place, where he has cast his ballot for years. A former custodian for Tucson Unified School District, Ortega Vazquez said education is one of the issues that consistently brings him to the polls. “Since I was a janitor for TUSD, I try, if there is something good for the unified school district of Tucson, I come to vote,” he said. He stays informed about elections by watching television and reading campaign materials that arrive in the mail. He also pays attention to the decisions made by elected officials and judges. For those still deciding Tuesday whether to cast a ballot, Ortega Vazquez had a simple message: Show up and make your presence known. “It is very important to tell the community that I am here, present,” he said. Raul Ortega Vazquez Credit: Carolina Cuellar Closing the day As the sun set and the air grew chilly, the group outside the library began packing up their tables and taking pictures to commemorate Election Day. Eleonor Leon, 57, and her son Enoch Spiro, 27, emerged from the polling place and waved goodbye to friends gathered outside. For the mother and son, both artists, Tuesday’s election was an opportunity to advocate for a community they returned to after rising housing costs forced them out of Tucson. Leon grew up on Tucson’s southwest side and moved to South Tucson in June 2025. She came out to support Flagg and Aguirre. Her connection to Flagg goes beyond politics. Leon said Casa Maria, the nonprofit where Flagg has long worked, helped her family when they were struggling financially and trying to get back on their feet. “I want people to know that I’m here and that I’m trying to make a difference,” Leon said. Left to right: Cesar Aguirre, Eleonor Leon, Enoch Spiro, Brian Flagg Leon previously owned La Fashionista, a downtown Tucson business that hosted fashion shows and brought together local artists. She said opportunities for artists have dwindled over the years, making it increasingly difficult to support herself through her work. Housing costs also pushed the family out of Tucson for a time. Spiro said they moved to Benson in search of cheaper rent before finding a way to return. “The moment we were able to find any kind of other housing that opened up in Tucson, we left,” Spiro said. “But I’d say the problem still persists.” Leon wants elected officials to focus on affordable housing, public safety and helping people experiencing homelessness. She also wants residents to take a more active role in improving their neighborhoods. “How do we help these people get back on their feet instead of just talking about them?” she asked. Her son creates animations, comics and paintings. Spiro said the election was an opportunity to express frustration with local government. He wants leaders to do more to address homelessness and the cost of living. Spiro also expressed support for Daniel Butierez, the Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. He said Butierez’s approach to homelessness and addiction resonated with him, particularly his emphasis on mental health services and drug treatment. “Butierez, I think, is more concerned. He actually wants people to go to detox centers to get off these drugs,” Spiro said. Butierez’s personal experience with homelessness gives him an empathetic perspective that Spiro believes is missing from local leadership. “I think that really makes him even more so qualified to try to fix the problem,” he said. Despite their frustrations, Leon said she believes change begins with neighbors helping one another, whether through volunteering, cleaning up streets or connecting people with resources. “We give of ourselves, of our time, talking to people that someone does not even say hello to,” she said. Her hope for the election was simple. “I would really like to see, with our vote today, some change, some real change — people who really care,” she said. The post Challengers have early unofficial lead over incumbents in South Tucson council election appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f9726b22deeb6ac4a9 Democrats lead in Corporation Commission race te 2026-11-04T07:00:09.229Z Democrats lead in Corporation Commission race Democrats Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill are leading their Republican counterparts in the Arizona Corporation Commission race. After the second batch of election results dropped at 10 p.m., Pratte and Hill appeared on track to defeat incumbent Republican Commissioner Kevin Thompson and Rep. Ralph Heap, R-Mesa. The Democrats told the Arizona Capitol Times on Tuesday night that they hope the voter enthusiasm for their race translates into ratepayer engagement at the commission.  “We still need all those people who voted for the commission to stay involved with these cases, because that’s where the real power comes from,” Hill said. “The commissioners are voting, but we need that input from the communities.” If their lead holds, Hill and Pratte will join Republican Commissioners Lea Márquez Peterson, Rachel Walden and Rene Lopez on the dais in January. Pratte, a member of the Navajo Nation, would also be the first Indigenous woman elected to statewide office in Arizona.  The Commission’s five seats are currently occupied entirely by Republicans. Those commissioners are tasked with regulating and setting rates for electric, water and gas utility companies in Arizona.  The race got off to a rocky start for the Republican hopefuls. Heap unseated Thompson’s running mate and fellow Commissioner Nick Myers in the primary, but was immediately tripped up by a campaign finance complaint alleging he improperly obtained political signs without reporting the expense.  That complaint became a months-long investigation by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, which remained unresolved as of Election Day. As the probe unfolded, Heap stopped responding to media inquiries, declined to attend candidate debates and left his Clean Elections funding untouched.  Meanwhile, Thompson was left to spar with Hill and Pratte over increasing utility bills, data center growth and the state’s energy supply.  Myers, who attributed his loss to Heap’s primary challenge from the far right, blamed Tuesday night’s results on Arizona’s conservative groups.  “I know it’s pretty early in the ballot counting, but given the counts right now, including the number of ballots cast today, any future candidate that hitches their horse to @TPAction, @TPUSA or @azfec should think long and hard before committing,” Myers wrote on social media. “This is beyond embarrassing.” The post Democrats lead in Corporation Commission race first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f8726b22deeb6ac4a0 Photo enforcement ban leads early on the ballot te 2026-11-04T07:00:08.364Z Photo enforcement ban leads early on the ballot A ballot measure that would prohibit local governments from establishing photo traffic enforcement systems was headed to passage Tuesday night.  As of 10:30 p.m. on Election Day, Proposition 319,  the “Prohibit New Photo Traffic Enforcement Systems Measure,” had 58.12% of the vote.  The measure would prohibit local governments from using photo enforcement systems like red light cameras or speed cameras to identify traffic violations starting in 2027.  Cities like Paradise Valley and Tempe that already have photo enforcement systems in place could continue using them, but would have to ask local voters whether to continue in the November 2027 election. If voters approve continuing to use a photo enforcement system, a city would be required to ask voters every 10 years whether they want to continue using it. According to the city of Paradise Valley, its police department was the first agency in the U.S. to use photo enforcement in 1987, which immediately resulted in a 42% decrease in traffic collisions.  Prop. 319 does not include automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras. It only applies to traffic safety tools. The measure defines a photo enforcement system as a device linked to a camera that can record digital evidence of a vehicle’s license plate to issue traffic citations. Automated license plate readers are used for purposes beyond traffic citations, including criminal investigations.  The Arizona Public Health Association has opposed the measure, saying its inclusion of red-light cameras goes too far.  Yes on Prop. 319, the organization supporting the measure, argues photo enforcement is a regressive system that allows cities and towns to generate revenue at the expense of working Arizonans, since drivers can face a $250 ticket for a first-time, low-level offense. The post Photo enforcement ban leads early on the ballot first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f7726b22deeb6ac48d The blue tsunami sweeps the US, as Democrats land huge gains in Congress te 2026-11-04T07:00:07.347Z The blue tsunami sweeps the US, as Democrats land huge gains in Congress The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Sept. 30, 2025, just hours before a federal government shutdown. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Voters across the country administered a sharp reprimand to President Donald Trump and Republicans who hold majorities in Congress, with Democrats gaining control of the Senate and on track by early Wednesday to take over the House as well. Several U.S. Senate and House races remained uncalled by The Associated Press as Election Day ended on the East Coast. But Democrats notched 53 Senate seats to control that chamber, with a House majority all but certain as well, as the party swept virtually all of the races that were expected to be competitive.  Those wins included Senate contests in states Trump won by double digits just two years ago, some of which had not elected Democrats in decades: Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina, Ohio and Texas. Democrats also won a seat left open by retiring Republican Thom Tillis in North Carolina, bringing their total of Senate pickups to five, with leads in a handful of other states. And they retained their seat in Minnesota, electing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to the Senate. By just past midnight, they’d netted 16 new House seats, putting them on track to start next Congress with a majority that will give House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, whom Democrats are expected to make speaker, some room to maneuver. The AP had not yet made a call by midnight that Democrats had control of the House. Democrats also flipped four governorships, in Georgia, Texas, Ohio and Iowa. Republicans had not flipped any Democratic-held U.S. House or Senate seats or governorships by midnight, according to race calls by AP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f6726b22deeb6ac46c Republicans suffer historic Senate upset as Dem flips deep-red state for first time in nearly a century te 2026-11-04T07:00:06.119Z Republicans suffer historic Senate upset as Dem flips deep-red state for first time in nearly a century The GOP's nightmare scenario became a reality in Kansas on Election Night, where an insurgent Democratic newcomer toppled a Republican incumbent for the first time in nearly a century. Megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton is projected to defeat first-term Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., in one of the more unexpectedly close and brutal races during this midterm election cycle, according to Fox News Decision Desk.  Hamilton’s win in the Sunflower State marks the first time Kansans have sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. Marshall’s campaign sputtered in the late stages of the race, giving Hamilton an opening to peel off a large number of independent and rural voters — and it also served a bruising blow to Senate Republicans who are trying to cling to their slim majority in the upper chamber. MAINE, KANSAS SENATE RACES NECK AND NECK AS DEMOCRATS LEAD IN TEXAS, MICHIGAN, POLL SHOWS Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital that Adam Hamilton was the perfect candidate to run in Kansas.  "He was able to bring Republicans, Independents and Democrats together to pull a stunning upset. The combination of a blue environment, a scandal-plagued incumbent, and a strong Democrat like Hamilton made this upset possible," said Smith. Though for months their race was not on the radar of national Democrats or Republicans, in the waning weeks Marshall acknowledged that he was running for his political life as headwinds battered Republican incumbents across the country. "I think that, you know, I'm not a political expert, I'm a physician, but if we lose Kansas, I don't see how we keep control of the Senate," Marshall told Fox News Digital in an interview before the election. "And that's why a vote for Adam Hamilton is a vote for Chuck Schumer and Democrat control of the Senate," he continued. "It’s that simple." DEM SENATE HOPEFUL REJECTS SCHUMER BUT BENEFITS FROM MILLIONS IN SPENDING BY HIS ALLIES But Hamilton has time and again said that he would not support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to continue leading Democrats if elected, a point he reminded Marshall of during their final debate. "I’ve already said I wouldn't support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader if the Democrats took control of the Senate," Hamilton said. Their contest morphed into a bitter, bloody battle that dragged in millions of dollars in resources and high-profile surrogates, like President Donald Trump, who rallied twice there weeks and days before the election. TRUMP-BACKED SENATOR ADMITS GOP FACES NIGHTMARE SCENARIO IN STATE REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T LOST IN 90 YEARS It became dominated by brutal headlines against Marshall for his old medical practice, reportedly suing patients for unpaid bills, and searing ads against Hamilton that alleged he covered up sexual assault scandals at his church. Kansas political experts argued that the race was ripe for Hamilton to take, given that he had a built-in popularity within the state fostered by his decades as the head pastor and founder of the largest United Methodist church in Kansas and the political headwinds created by Trump’s policies — Marshall for much of the campaign remained closely aligned with the president. "I really just think it's entirely possible," University of Kansas political science professor Don Haider-Markel told Fox News Digital. "And if they can't do it this election cycle, I don't see when they're ever going to do it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f4726b22deeb6ac460 Democrats Seize Control of Congress, Ending a G.O.P. Trifecta te 2026-11-04T07:00:04.499Z Democrats Seize Control of Congress, Ending a G.O.P. Trifecta The party’s victory in the House cemented an era of divided government and a freshly assertive Congress after two years in which Republicans ceded power to President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f3726b22deeb6ac457 Jocelyn Benson Holds Michigan Governor’s Office for Democrats te 2026-11-04T07:00:03.716Z Jocelyn Benson Holds Michigan Governor’s Office for Democrats Ms. Benson, the secretary of state, defeated Representative John James in a swing state that often plays a critical role in presidential elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead7f2726b22deeb6ac44e Max Miller Loses in Ohio After Ex-Wife’s Abuse Allegations te 2026-11-04T07:00:02.891Z Max Miller Loses in Ohio After Ex-Wife’s Abuse Allegations The defeat of the two-term Republican by Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker, handed Democrats a seat that had appeared out of reach before the family clash became public. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead59d726b22deeb6ac404 Prop 320 school spending measure failing after initial results te 2026-11-04T06:50:05.695Z Prop 320 school spending measure failing after initial results Proposition 320, a ballot measure that would require schools to spend above a certain threshold on classroom instruction, was one of only two heading toward rejection Tuesday night.  As of 11 p.m., 53% of voters had opted against the question, while 47% supported it. About 1.7 million ballots had been counted. Prop. 320, put on the ballot by lawmakers, would require school districts with at least 7,500 students in the state’s largest counties to spend at least 60% of operational costs on direct instruction.  Impacted districts would have time to meet the requirement, as long as they increase their spending on direct instruction by at least 0.5% per year until they hit the 60% threshold.  Districts that don’t comply could see cuts to their state funding. Supporters of Prop. 320 said it would ensure money is being spent on students and teachers, and not on bureaucracy and administration.  Opponents, including Save Our Schools Arizona, said the proposal could have unintended consequences by forcing districts to cut non-classroom resources such as nurses, counselors and support staff in order to achieve the proportionate amount of spending. The post Prop 320 school spending measure failing after initial results first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead59c726b22deeb6ac3da Trump congratulates Democrats after dominant midterms, says he looks forward to working with them te 2026-11-04T06:50:04.169Z Trump congratulates Democrats after dominant midterms, says he looks forward to working with them President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats, saying he looked forward to working with them for the good of the United States following a difficult Election Day for Republicans. The Fox News Decision Desk projected a wave of Democratic victories, giving the party control of both the House and Senate. Trump warned earlier in the day that he would be quick to veto Democratic legislation if Republicans lost power, but struck a conciliatory tone when speaking to CBS News once results came in. "My message is congratulations to the Democrats, and I look forward to working with you for the good of our country," Trump told CBS News late Tuesday. DOUG SCHOEN: THE BIGGEST WINNER AND THE BIGGEST LOSER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS "I think they're gonna want to work with me," he continued. "Otherwise, I'd just veto everything, and they're not gonna want that." Trump previously made it clear he remained confident in his ability to pursue the MAGA agenda despite the outcome of the midterms. "I have the ultimate power — it's called 'veto,'" Trump previously told CBS News. During the earlier conversation, Trump suggested that his veto power could force Democrats to come to the bargaining table. "Historically, you veto for a couple of months, and then they come and say, 'We've got to make a deal,'" Trump said. WATCH 2026 MIDTERM ELECTION RESULTS LIVE & KEY RACE CALLS IN TX, OH, MI, WI, GA, IA, NV, ME, FL Republicans lost key races across the country as Democrats secured victories in the midterm elections. Trump attributed the results in part to his absence from the ballot. "I feel that I wasn't on the ballot, and there was nothing that could be done about that. If I was, we would have won," Trump said. "In some cases, they didn't like the candidates, and in some cases those candidates were not my friend, and the base knows that better than anybody. And they stayed back." Later in the evening, Trump spoke with Fox News Channel and again stressed that he planned to use the "power of veto" to block Democratic-backed legislation. "It's one of the stronger powers that a president has," Trump told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier during live election-night coverage.  "And they'll send over things that are insane and I'll veto them. And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll go out, and they'll say, 'How do we get this stuff done? And we'll work together,'" he added. "You know, I have a lot of friends that are Democrats, believe it or not, I've already spoken to some of them." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital's Landon Mion contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead59a726b22deeb6ac3ce How Gina Hinojosa Captured Texas te 2026-11-04T06:50:02.620Z How Gina Hinojosa Captured Texas The woman who took down Greg Abbott concentrated on pocketbook issues, but voters’ opposition to Republican immigration policies was a tailwind. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead343726b22deeb6ac354 Fontes leading Kolodin in race for Arizona secretary of state te 2026-11-04T06:40:03.300Z Fontes leading Kolodin in race for Arizona secretary of state Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes appeared poised for reelection in a race against state Rep. Alexander Kolodin Tuesday night.  As of 10:30 p.m., Fontes was leading Kolodin 57% to 42%. About 1.7 million ballots, or roughly 69% of those cast, had been counted, the Associated Press reported.  Fontes struck a celebratory note at an election party hosted by Arizona Democrats Tuesday night. “We will make sure Arizona’s elections, as they have always been, continue to be free, fair and secure,” he said after thanking his family, campaign staff and supporters.  He and Kolodin differed over election law, how state election officials should interact with the Trump administration and noncitizen voting in their bids to become Arizona’s top election official. At a September debate, Fontes said Proposition 144, the ballot measure that would change the Arizona Constitution regarding elections, would make voting less convenient. Kolodin, the author of the measure, said it would make voting easier, allow for faster election results and prevent foreign funding of elections.  Fontes defended his decision not to turn over voter rolls to the Trump administration, arguing it wasn’t legal, while Kolodin said he would ensure the voter rolls are accurate and implement the federal SAVE Act if it became law.  Fontes has led recent polling in the race and has a significant fundraising advantage. He raised $2.6 million and has spent $2 million, while Kolodin raised about $605,000 and spent about $200,000, according to the most recent campaign finance filings. Staff writer Reagan Priest contributed to this report.  The post Fontes leading Kolodin in race for Arizona secretary of state first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0ee726b22deeb6ac2da Ballot proposition targeting drug cartels leading with voters te 2026-11-04T06:30:06.488Z Ballot proposition targeting drug cartels leading with voters A legislative ballot referral that would designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations gained strong support from voters as of election night.  Proposition 317, the “Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations and Require State DHS to Address Threats Measure,” had received 54.9% of the vote by about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results from the Secretary of State’s Office. If that result holds, the Arizona Department of Homeland Security would be instructed to do “everything within its authority to address the threat posed by drug cartels.” House Speaker Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, attempted to pass an identical measure as a bill in the 2023 legislative session, but Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the measure and wrote in her veto letter that labeling drug cartels as terrorist organizations to deploy state resources is “not a real solution and is not a state function.” The measure defines a drug cartel as an ongoing formal or informal association of people who individually or collectively engage in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, or other terrorist acts. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona argued Prop 317 could conflate low-level drug offenses committed by Arizona residents with organized crime under the definition of the bill.  After House and Senate Republicans passed the measure during the 2025 legislative session, Montenegro told the Arizona Capitol Times that Republican lawmakers want to help support the Trump administration’s border enforcement actions and that the measure would give law enforcement more tools to arrest individuals who pose a danger to Arizonans. The measure also mirrors a 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump that designates drug cartels as terrorist organizations.  The post Ballot proposition targeting drug cartels leading with voters first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0ed726b22deeb6ac2c8 Voters reject GOP bid to reshape elections and endanger voting by mail te 2026-11-04T06:30:05.477Z Voters reject GOP bid to reshape elections and endanger voting by mail A Star Wars-themed campaign sign opposing Proposition 144 at a Phoenix intersection. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) The opposition to Proposition 144, which would make significant changes to Arizona’s elections via amendments to the state constitution, declared victory Tuesday evening after initial election results were posted by the Arizona Secretary of State.  As of 11 p.m. on election night, voters were rejecting the proposition by more than 12 percentage points. “I was very concerned going into tonight,” Randy Keating, chairman of No on 144, said during the Arizona Democratic Party’s election night watch party in Phoenix.  Opponents were surprised by the victory since polling indicated that the proposition would pass.  “We are going to carry the day and we are going to defend vote by mail,” he said.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Prop. 144 was referred to the ballot by Republicans in the state legislature to bypass an inevitable veto from Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.  Proponents of Proposition 144, like the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, say that it would make Arizona’s elections more fast, accurate, secure, and transparent, dubbing it the FAST Act. But critics, including numerous voting rights groups, say it’s unlikely to significantly speed up results — and it could spell the end of no-excuse voting by mail, by far the most popular way to vote in the Grand Canyon State.  Prop. 144 would make numerous amendments to the state constitution, and the most impactful provision would require voters who cast a ballot by mail to provide state-issued identification every time they vote. But the ballot measure doesn’t include specifics about what kind of identification voters would have to provide or how they would do it, leaving that up to the Arizona Legislature.  That would mean the party that controls the legislature next year would be tasked with writing the rules on how mail voters provide ID.  Republicans have controlled the state legislature almost exclusively for 60 years and voted for a bill in 2024 that would have effectively banned no-excuse early voting. The mail-in voter ID requirement is nestled in Prop. 144 alongside much more popular provisions, like limiting registering to vote and voting to citizens. Those already exist in state law and the Arizona Constitution, and have since Arizona became a state in 1912. Currently, voters are required to prove their citizenship when they register to vote and to provide ID when they vote in person.  Those who vote by mail sign an affidavit on the green early ballot envelopes confirming that they’re registered to vote in that county and haven’t voted elsewhere. Violators can face perjury charges. The state lawmaker who sponsored the legislation that became Prop. 144, Rep. Alexander Kolodin, is a member of the far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus whose record as an attorney and a state legislator are replete with unfounded claims about Arizona’s elections.  Kolodin is also the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Democrat Adrian Fontes to be the state’s top elections official. After early results were posted on election night, Kolodin was losing to Fontes by 17 points.  For more than two years, Kolodin, a Scottsdale Republican, has been pushing legislation to make Arizona’s elections more like Florida’s in the name of “election integrity” and boosting trust in elections. The final version of Prop. 144 is a significantly pared down version of that legislation.  Kolodin has backed changes to Arizona election laws that are inspired by conspiracy theories, including banning no-excuse vote-by-mail and returning to voting in tiny precincts, which election officials said was logistically impossible.  The proponents of Prop. 144 say it would speed up election results, something that many election-denier politicians say have made Arizona a “national laughingstock,” with final results typically posted about 13 days after the election.  A significant factor slowing the results are the roughly 250,000 “late early” mail-in ballots dropped off on Election Day and the preceding weekend. Signature verification of those ballots can be time-consuming, and proponents of Prop. 144 say that its requirement for all counties to allow voters to bring their ID to a polling place and watch their ballot be tabulated would speed things up, eliminating the need to signature-verify those ballots.  But how much that provision would speed up election results depends on how many people use it. Maricopa County provided that option to voters during the July primary election. Just 23,400 out of more than 677,000 voters who cast a ballot in that election in Maricopa County used that option, about 3.5% of voters. The tabulation provision would also be costly for counties, many of which don’t currently have tabulators at all of their polling locations. Prop. 144 would also prohibit foreign nationals from spending money to influence state elections. They are already barred from giving to candidates, but can give money to other political committees, including ballot measure campaigns.  Additionally, the FAST Act would create a new, tougher standard for challenging election laws enacted by the state legislature. “This is one of the greatest political longshot victories in Arizona history,” Keating said in the victory statement. “It is a loud and unmistakable message that limiting how and where eligible voters can cast their ballot, in a blatant attempt to manipulate outcomes, will not be tolerated.” Contributing reporting by the Arizona Mirror’s Jerod MacDonald-Evoy. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0ec726b22deeb6ac2a9 Conservatives stunned by 'catastrophic' midterm blue tsunami, blame Trump's Iran war, high gas prices te 2026-11-04T06:30:04.392Z Conservatives stunned by 'catastrophic' midterm blue tsunami, blame Trump's Iran war, high gas prices Conservatives were left stunned by the results of the 2026 midterm elections Tuesday and are attempting to grapple with the new political landscape. Democrats dominated in red and blue states alike, easily retaking both the House and Senate, as well as flipping several governorships. Democrats picked up victories in numerous states won by President Donald Trump in 2024, including seemingly deep-red spots like Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas. Members of conservative media were gobsmacked by the sweeping defeats. "It is a catastrophic night for Republicans," Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson reacted on FOX. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN "Sometimes you get your a-- kicked, and deserve it. Tonight is one such time for the Republican Party," conservative radio host Buck Sexton reacted to the results on X. "Way too many mistakes. Bad messaging. Poor candidates. High prices. Unnecessary war that did not go as promised. We get up tomorrow and carry on. But there are lessons here." "Tbh most Republican candidates this cycle were uninspiring, lazy, and thoroughly ineffective communicators. I’m not all that surprised by some of these outcomes," Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz said. HUGH HEWITT: THE GHOSTS OF 2006 ARE STIRRING — BUT WILL THEY CATCH THE GOP? "[Trump] picked a bunch of the bad ones," commentator Mary Katharine Ham wrote on X of the losing candidates. Many pointed to Trump, the war with Iran and the surge in gas prices as being responsible for the devastating losses for his party. "Trump launched an unpopular and pointless war. Gas prices are too high. People can’t afford groceries. Trump abandoned the American First message. This is why Republicans are getting crushed. It’s very simple," The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh wrote. "This will be the biggest national wipeout for Republicans since 2006, when voters brutally punished the GOP for an ill-advised and poorly planned war in the Middle East," The Federalist co-founder Sean Davis said. However, conservative radio host Erick Erickson insisted the issues went far beyond the Iran war and gas prices. "It was also the corruption. The incompetence. The tariffs. The playing nice with Russia. The impression of cruelty. The overly aggressive deportations. The accidental arrests of American citizens who were Hispanic. The arrogance. The ballroom. The reflecting poll. The golf courses. The arch. The Qatari 747. The aggressive redistricting push. The threats against enemies," Erickson listed. The "Ruthless" podcast hosts appeared on Fox News Channel and joked about leaning towards hard liquor as the night progressed. "I don't think this was, at all, concerned with policy. This is a firm backlash," Josh Holmes told Fox News' Bret Baier. "This is an absolute backlash from the voters," Comfortably Smug agreed. "They aren't concerned with the policies these Democrats have. They aren't concerned with any kind of vision for the future that the Democrats are offering or how they're going to fight inflation… They are angry, and they're making their voices heard." "Ruthless" co-host Michael Duncan suggested there was a "dissonance" among voters separating the Democratic policies that were rejected under the Biden administration and that the GOP message "didn't resonate." CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "Ultimately, at the end of the day, the present condition of the voters is what they vote on, not the scary thing you project into the future. And unfortunately, that's the problem for the Republican Party," Duncan said. "It didn't matter if it was a DSA candidate or [Annie] Andrews in South Carolina. They all moved up in a wave together, irrespective of that." Trump did several interviews as the results rolled in, congratulating Democrats and saying he was willing to work with the party controlling Congress and also ready to use the veto. Trump said he believed he had support on the war with Iran but felt voters weren't willing to put up with the "short-term" pain of higher gas prices. He also said he didn't feel like it was a personal defeat since he wasn't on the ballot. "I think the Democrats did a good job," he told Fox News. "I really do. I think they did a good job. They fought hard. They've been fighting for a long time." Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0eb726b22deeb6ac2a0 Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds te 2026-11-04T06:30:03.643Z Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds AUSTIN, Texas — Democrats pulled off a spectacular drubbing of Republicans to reclaim power in the Senate Tuesday night, even without every race up for grabs across the map being decided. Democrats’ reclaiming of the upper chamber means that Republicans’ near two-year control of the federal government since President Donald Trump’s meteoric return to power will come to an end in January when the 120th Congress gavels into session. And they did so by carving a blue gash deep into Trump country, toppling several candidates that the president handpicked in many races that, until the waning weeks of the midterm election cycle, appeared out of reach for Democrats. The wave started in Georgia, where Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., easily beat Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., and continued rolling through North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Texas, where Senator-elect Rep. James Talarico, currently a state senator, handed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton a historic and decisive defeat in the Lone Star State. SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY "We just took back Texas," Talarico told a roaring crowd of supporters Tuesday night. As Tuesday rolled into Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., had clinched five pickups already, eviscerating Republicans’ thin, 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. The wave could still continue into Tuesday and roil through the GOP, with major races still outstanding that could swing Democrats’ way before the midterms are through. Contests in Michigan, Minnesota and Alaska were still outstanding, but even if Democrats lose those races, they’ll still claim power in the Senate. VETERAN DEM OPERATIVE SAYS SUBPAR GOP CANDIDATES POISED TO HAND OVER SENATE MAJORITY And coupled with a majority in the House, that means that Trump’s agenda in Congress will likely grind to a complete halt. Blame among Republicans was already flying as the dust continued to settle election night, with Trump, the quality of candidates running in tight races, and the top Republican running the Senate’s campaign arm, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., coming under an immediate and harsh microscope. VETERAN DEM OPERATIVE SAYS SUBPAR GOP CANDIDATES POISED TO HAND OVER SENATE MAJORITY "When the NRSC Chairman loses his home state of SOUTH CAROLINA…," a GOP operative told Fox News Digital. Whether Schumer will be the one to lead Senate Democrats, however, remains in the air. Many of the candidates that scored a ticket to Washington, D.C., have remained noncommittal, or outright refused, to support him, arguing that the Senate Democratic caucus needed generational change in leadership. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aead0e9726b22deeb6ac28f How Ken Paxton Went From Republican Survivor to Republican Liability te 2026-11-04T06:30:01.963Z How Ken Paxton Went From Republican Survivor to Republican Liability For years, Ken Paxton turned scandal into a test of Republican loyalty, but his Senate defeat exposed the limits of a political strategy that helped reshape Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeace92726b22deeb6ac216 ‘We Hear You,’ Says Jeffries, Who Is Set to Break Barrier in House te 2026-11-04T06:20:02.624Z ‘We Hear You,’ Says Jeffries, Who Is Set to Break Barrier in House Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, would make history as the first Black speaker of the House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc40726b22deeb6ac1c2 Gov. Katie Hobbs holds commanding lead in early returns te 2026-11-04T06:10:08.755Z Gov. Katie Hobbs holds commanding lead in early returns The gubernatorial race between incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs remained officially undecided late Tuesday, but the early returns showed Hobbs with a commanding lead. As of 10 p.m., Hobbs led with about 58% of the vote to Biggs’ 40%, with 68% of the votes counted. If that lead holds, Arizonans will also have chosen former Mesa Mayor John Giles as the state’s first lieutenant governor. Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, joined Hobbs’ ticket in August after endorsing her 2022 bid for governor. Hobbs’ path to reelection was widely viewed as uncertain at the start of the 2026 election cycle, owing to her difficulties working with a Republican-controlled Legislature and the pay-to-play allegations that came to light in her first term. But the governor’s massive campaign war chest, coupled with Democratic tailwinds nationwide, created momentum Biggs never matched.  “The reality is, we’ve got a tough hill to climb,” Biggs told supporters Tuesday night. “We just didn’t get our turnout quite as full as we wanted to.” Hobbs outraised and outspent Biggs in every quarter of the cycle, while also boasting significant support from the Democratic Governors Association. Meanwhile, the Republican Governors Association declined to wade into the contest, even though Biggs missed most of his primary election victory party to court the group’s support.  Turning Point USA began pouring millions into the race in September, but some consultants argued it was too little, too late. Hobbs spent millions on advertising before Biggs even won the primary election, inundating the airwaves and social media from July 21 to Nov. 3.  Biggs also struggled to answer for his record in Congress and the state Legislature. Questions about a 2013 bill targeting FLDS leader Warren Jeffs’ influence over a northern Arizona police department dogged the congressman, who was accused of killing the bill as Senate president.  President Donald Trump’s negative approval rating also worked against Biggs, a staunch, longtime supporter of the president. Many of Hobbs’ campaign ads highlighted Biggs’ votes for the war in Iran, the One Big Beautiful Bill and against the release of the Epstein files.  Hobbs told supporters early Tuesday night that final results would likely take time and urged patience.  “We are feeling good about things we’re seeing across the country, and I know that we’re all excited to start seeing Arizona results coming in,” Hobbs said. The post Gov. Katie Hobbs holds commanding lead in early returns first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3f726b22deeb6ac19b ‘LAWYER UP’: Dems immediately put Trump on notice amid Republicans' midterm bloodbath te 2026-11-04T06:10:07.548Z ‘LAWYER UP’: Dems immediately put Trump on notice amid Republicans' midterm bloodbath Democrats wasted little time putting the Trump administration on notice after their sweeping midterm victories, firing off blunt warnings of subpoenas and investigations as they prepared to wield newfound power on Capitol Hill. "LAWYER UP," Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, posted on X. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., offered an even more succinct preview of what could be ahead with the signle word post: "Subpoenas." As election results rolled in Tuesday night the picture for the next two years became increasingly bleak for Republicans and President Donald Trump's agenda.. DEMOCRAT SEIZE HOUSE CONTROL IN STUNNING BLUE TSUNAMI, VOW RETRIBUTION AGAINST TRUMP ADMIN Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., rattled off a list of Trump administration officials and allies she appeared eager to haul before Congress. "Noem, Markwayne, Miller, Homan, Bovino, what’s up? Clear your schedule," Ramirez wrote. "They are going to need to plant new forests for all of the subpoenas we’ll be printing," Sen. Ed Markey, D-Conn. , wrote on X. The warnings offered an early glimpse of the investigations that could consume Washington when the new Congress convenes in January. Democrats are preparing to use committee gavels and subpoena power to scrutinize Trump and his administration after two years in the minority and little ability to move the needle at all. Democrats have spent months laying the groundwork for this moment, mapping out investigations and sending document requests that could be followed by subpoenas once they take control of congressional committees. KATHY HOCHUL 'EXCITED' ABOUT PROSPECT OF DEMOCRATS TYING TRUMP UP IN INVESTIGATIONS Garcia, who is in line to chair the House Oversight Committee, has said his panel would move quickly on investigations spanning the Trump family's business dealings, immigration enforcement, alleged corporate corruption and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. "We’re not starting from scratch here," Garcia told Punchbowl News ahead of the election, saying his team had been quietly preparing for months. Garcia has also pointed to the tools that come with the majority — including subpoenas, contempt proceedings and the ability to take disputes to court — as Democrats prepare for likely resistance from the White House. The coming investigations are expected to extend well beyond the Oversight Committee. Democrats on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees have spent the past two years pressing the administration over immigration enforcement and other Trump policies, while Senate Democrats could use their newly won committee gavels to launch investigations of their own. War Secretary Pete Hegseth could face particularly intense scrutiny. Democrats had already introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth before taking the majority, accusing him of offenses ranging from waging an unauthorized war against Iran to obstructing congressional oversight. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries went further last month, declaring that "one of the first things" Democrats would do in the majority would be to "run Pete Hegseth out of town." Hegseth could face a reckoning even sooner considering Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has said he plans to force a vote on his own resolution to impeach the secretary when lawmakers return for the lame-duck session. He has accused Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution during the Iran war and acting unlawfully in U.S. military operations in Venezuela, Yemen and against suspected drug traffickers. Congressional committees have broad investigative powers, including the authority to subpoena administration officials and private citizens to testify under oath and compel them to turn over documents, communications and other records. Committee chairs can also wield significant power on their own. House rules allow committees to delegate subpoena authority to their chairs, meaning some incoming Democratic chairmen could issue demands for testimony or documents without first securing Republican support. Ignoring a congressional subpoena can trigger contempt proceedings, although forcing compliance — particularly from executive branch officials who invoke privilege — can lead to lengthy legal battles. Congress can pursue contempt of Congress or seek enforcement through the federal courts. Former Trump advisers Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro were both convicted of contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, and each was sentenced to four months in prison. Congress can vote to hold a witness in criminal contempt and refer the matter to the Justice Department, which retains a role in deciding whether to pursue prosecution, a significant hurdle when Congress is seeking information from officials serving in the executive branch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3e726b22deeb6ac192 Van Jones compares Republican midterm losses to mass murder-suicide at Jonestown te 2026-11-04T06:10:06.804Z Van Jones compares Republican midterm losses to mass murder-suicide at Jonestown CNN analyst Van Jones celebrated the Democrats’ midterm election victories Tuesday night by comparing the defeat for Republicans to the infamous 1978 Jonestown mass murder-suicide and calling the results a repudiation of President Donald Trump. "I'm happy, happy, happy," Jones said of the election results. "I'm so happy. Listen, this is way bigger. This is like Christmas and a birthday and the Easter bunny and Halloween. This is the repudiation of Trumpism that people have been hoping for, seeing American democracy — seeing that sometimes you have kleptocratic rulers that get in power and ensconce themselves for decades in America. Twenty-four months later, ‘Knock it off, we don’t want it.'" He then compared the GOP losses to the mass murder-suicide at the Peoples Temple commune in Jonestown, Guyana, where more than 900 people died after cult leader Jim Jones directed his followers to drink cyanide-laced beverages. "And by the way, if you join a cult at some point, the cult leader takes you to Jonestown and tries to get you to drink the Kool-aid. This is Jonestown for the Republican Party," he said. "They drank the Kool-aid, and they have candidates that are dropping like flies across the country because they did not stand up to this guy when he was doing things that were wrong, when he was violating the law, when he was running over our system, they didn‘t stand up to him, and they‘re paying the price." THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY "It's Jonestown tonight," Jones added. "You join a cult, at some point, you go to Jonestown. That's where you are tonight, Republicans." "Scott, I don't know if you want to check what's in your glass," CNN anchor Anderson Cooper then joked to Republican panelist Scott Jennings, who was sitting next to Jones.  "Do you realize I'm sitting right here? I can hear everything you're saying," Jennings said. "I've been here the entire time." Jennings, however, acknowledged that Republicans were facing significant election losses. "Well, look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. There's a political science term for what's happening. It's called a country a-- whooping," he said. "That's what's happening right now. Across the board." FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: AS THE HOUSE FALLS, THE SENATE STAYS IN PLAY "There's a lot, a lot, a lot of reasons for what's happening right now," Jennings continued. "The most immediate issue is cost of living and gas prices. And that, that is the bottom line." "You could read into a lot of other things," he added. "You can be jubilant about this, that or the other. But at the end of the day, the American people have here and now concerns. And that's really the lesson you got to take away from this." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3e726b22deeb6ac189 Scandal-plagued Ilhan Omar easily secures 5th term in deep blue Minnesota despite immigration fraud probe te 2026-11-04T06:10:06.047Z Scandal-plagued Ilhan Omar easily secures 5th term in deep blue Minnesota despite immigration fraud probe MINNEAPOLIS — Despite an ongoing federal criminal probe that includes questions about her immigration status and another examining her financial disclosures, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., cruised to reelection Tuesday night. Omar has represented Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, one of America's bluest, since winning in the 2018 midterms and becoming one of the first two Muslim women elected to the House of Representatives. The embattled, Somali-born congresswoman is projected to defeat Republican 30-year state trooper John Nagel. But after her election night victory, a potential fight looms on another front. ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS Omar's Washington, D.C., home was raided on Oct. 12, 2026, by agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the chief investigative body of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Fox News Digital first reported in the wake of the search that Omar is facing an investigation into whether she or her father lied on her immigration paperwork when applying for U.S. citizenship. HSI confiscated Omar's phone, passport and computer in the raid — investigators also obtained her DNA. Omar's sister, Sahra Noor, voluntarily spoke to federal investigators in the days after the raid, as reported by Fox News Digital. Court filings from the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia referred to Omar as "Ilhan Omar Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Omar," suggesting that she shares a surname with the man she married in 2009. Ahmed Nur Said Elmi is a British citizen. Sources later told Fox News Digital that Ilhan Omar is not the Somali-born congresswoman's "real name." OBAMA ADMIN FIRST LAUNCHED THE INVESTIGATION INTO ILHAN OMAR'S ALLEGED BROTHER MARRIAGE That news renewed old claims that Ahmed Nur Said Elmi is the lawmaker's brother and that she married him in a potential immigration fraud scheme. A federal investigation into the matter was opened in 2016, and conducted by the FBI and DHS while former President Barack Obama was finishing out his second term. The investigation was eventually closed during former President Joe Biden's administration in 2021, a source told Fox News Digital. ILHAN OMAR FINALLY EMERGES AFTER DC RAID WITH VIDEO PLEADING FOR CASH TO FIGHT TRUMP Omar has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and she has not been charged with a crime. In several responses to inquiries about the investigation, she claimed President Donald Trump is orchestrating an attack against her for political purposes. "Trump has an unhealthy and creepy obsession with me," Omar told The Nation this week. "I represent everything Trump and today’s Republican Party seem to despise. I’m a woman, an immigrant, a refugee, a Muslim woman who wears a hijab, and someone who refuses to be intimidated into silence. I know who I am and why I do this work." "Rep. Omar has repeatedly and unequivocally denied this baseless, disgusting conspiracy theory," Omar's spokesperson Jackie Rogers told Fox News Digital upon the resurfacing of the alleged brother marriage claims. "This is a desperate political smear designed to distract from Trump’s failed presidency and two years of Republican failure in Congress. And it’s disgraceful that the media continues to give this lie oxygen." The raid on Omar's residence in the nation's capital that she shared with her current husband, political consultant Tim Mynett, took place in the final month of the midterm campaign. That didn't stop her from returning to her home state, reemerging to cast her ballot and convening with the Somali community at a Somali mall in Minneapolis. As the controversy built, Omar campaigned online and asked for donations from supporters to help her fight the costly battle she will likely face coming off of Tuesday's win. The week before the 2026 midterms, Omar embraced radical left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, who come to Minneapolis to campaign with the embattled lawmaker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3d726b22deeb6ac180 Netanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government te 2026-11-04T06:10:05.310Z Netanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government TEL AVIV, Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power in Israel will be tested Wednesday as President Isaac Herzog begins consultations with leaders of all parties elected to the 26th Knesset before deciding which lawmaker to task with forming the next government. The final vote count, published last Friday by Israel's Central Elections Committee, gave Netanyahu's bloc 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, compared with 48 for the opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot — 61 seats are needed to form a government. On Monday, Netanyahu posted to X that "the public in Israel does not want a government that depends on Ra'am and the Joint List—parties that support terrorism and reject the existence of the Jewish state." NETANYAHU DEFIES EXIT POLLS AS VOTE SHIFTS IN HIS FAVOR, BUT MAJORITY REMAINS ELUSIVE "A clear majority in the Jewish public chose the Likud as the largest party and me, as prime minister, to lead the next government. We aspire to form a broad government with our partners and with any party that wishes to do so and does not support terrorism. I am open to holding discussions on the matter," he added. The two predominantly Arab parties he pointed his criticism at are the Joint List and Ra'am who secured a historic combined total of 19 seats, potentially positioning them as kingmakers in the government formation process. A Joint List source told Fox News Digital that the alliance is likely to endorse Eisenkot to be the first lawmaker tasked with forming a government. If both predominantly Arab parties were to back him, he would receive recommendations from parties representing more than the 61 seats needed. The lawmaker tasked with forming a government will have 28 days to do so, with the president authorized to grant an extension of up to 14 additional days. Consultations will be held in ascending order of seat count, beginning with Religious Zionism-Zehut and Shas, which each won six seats, followed by Yisrael Beiteinu, which secured seven. On Thursday, Herzog will meet with the leaders of United Torah Judaism and Otzma Yehudit, which each won seven seats, followed by The Democrats and Ra'am, which each won eight, the Joint List (11), BeYachad (12), Yashar (21) and Likud (27). Defense and government affairs commentator Amir Oren told Fox News Digital that while Herzog is formally free to choose whom to task with forming a government, he would be inclined to select the candidate whose nomination is backed by parties representing a majority of Knesset seats. FORMER ISRAELI PM EMERGES AS WILD CARD IN HIGH-STAKES ELECTION WITH MIDDLE EAST'S FUTURE AT STAKE "He must then task Eisenkot with forming the next government. That does not mean Eisenkot will succeed. If he fails, he will have to return the mandate to the president," Oren said. Eisenkot may, in fact, struggle to assemble a 61-seat governing coalition, given competing interests within the opposition bloc. BeYachad leader Naftali Bennett and Yisrael Beiteinu chief Avigdor Liberman are unlikely to agree to serve in a government reliant on the Joint List, given the latter’s pro-Palestinian positions and opposition to Zionism. It is theoretically possible, however, that the opposition bloc could agree to form a minority government with the Arab parties providing support from outside the coalition. While Israel has no precedent for forming a minority government immediately following an election, such arrangements have occurred during a Knesset term. Most recently, during Netanyahu’s current term, one of the ultra-Orthodox parties withdrew from the coalition over a dispute related to military conscription but continued to support the government from outside. Religious Zionism-Zehut, Otzma Yehudit and Shas each confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday night that they would recommend Netanyahu to Herzog during consultations on forming a government. Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, told Fox News Digital that Bennett and Liberman’s recent endorsement of Eisenkot suggests they are moving away from the prospect of a national unity government. "I think it would behoove Netanyahu, Eisenkot, former Prime Minister Bennett and former Defense Minister Liberman to find a way to work together now, given the imminent clash between the apocalyptic death cult known as the Iranian regime, Israel and, by extension, the rest of the Western world," he said. Complicating matters for Netanyahu, the 26th Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on Nov. 10. Its newly elected members are expected to begin forming committees and advancing legislation, while the current prime minister and ministers remain in office and continue carrying out their duties under the oversight of the new parliament, ensuring continuity of government. WHO IS ITAMAR BEN-GVIR, THE ISRAELI FIREBRAND RISING WITH THE POPULIST RIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE? "They are doing everything they can to push Netanyahu out of office, and we are seeing that now with discussions about replacing the Knesset speaker. They can then begin trying to advance legislation in a Knesset with 19 seats held by Arab parties that would be very uncomfortable for Netanyahu," Diker said. Oren highlighted another potential challenge, suggesting that the caretaker government's ability to launch military operations could face political constraints, potentially complicating any resumption of hostilities with Iran, even if U.S. President Donald Trump were to initiate such action. Former Knesset member Dov Lipman told Fox News Digital that Eisenkot appears likely to be the first lawmaker tasked with forming a government, but suggested that most Israelis favor a national unity government built around Likud, Yashar and BeYachad, with one or more smaller parties also joining. "As a first step, Eisenkot may approach Likud and ask it to join a government under his leadership, which Likud will reject. Eisenkot will then have to make a decision, as Liberman is unlikely to agree to serve in a government alongside Arab parties," Lipman said. "Eisenkot will likely fail to form a government, after which the mandate will pass to Netanyahu, who will also likely fail." That would trigger a 21-day period during which any Knesset member could attempt to form a government with the backing of at least 61 lawmakers. If the process reaches that stage, Eisenkot might agree to serve under Netanyahu for two years to avoid sending the country to another election, Lipman said. Prof. Gideon Rahat, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, told Fox News Digital that Netanyahu would need to make concessions to persuade opposition leaders that he would honor his commitments, given their experience with the 2020 power-sharing agreement with then-Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz. NETANYAHU REVEALS HE WANTS AMERICAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL TO 'DRAW DOWN TO ZERO' Under the agreement, Netanyahu was to serve as prime minister for the first 18 months, with Gantz serving as alternate prime minister and defense minister before taking over as premier on Nov. 17, 2021. However, the arrangement unraveled after the government failed to pass a state budget by the December 2020 deadline, triggering the Knesset's automatic dissolution and new elections. Gantz never assumed the premiership. Rahat pointed to Israel’s 1984-1988 national unity government as a precedent, saying a similar arrangement could work. "At the time, Israel was still embroiled in the Lebanon War, with IDF forces deployed in the country, while the economy was facing a severe crisis, with annual inflation exceeding 400%. Against that backdrop, Likud and Labor formed a national unity government under a rotation agreement, with Shimon Peres serving as prime minister for the first two years, followed by Yitzhak Shamir for the next two," he said. While large parts of the public would likely support it, Rahat said, there are still issues that may create tension. "They will have to freeze the judicial overhaul launched by Netanyahu’s government, find a way to investigate Oct. 7, as demanded by opposition parties and agree on a mechanism for Netanyahu to leave office when the time comes. But when it comes to major issues of security and the economy, unity governments can be quite effective," Rahat said. "Once they resolve the major challenges, however, they start fighting among themselves and the magic is over." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3b726b22deeb6ac173 Moderate Republican Loses Seat in Pennsylvania Swing District te 2026-11-04T06:10:03.669Z Moderate Republican Loses Seat in Pennsylvania Swing District Bob Harvie, a Bucks County commissioner, defeated Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, who had survived three previous elections in a district that voted against President Trump each time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeacc3a726b22deeb6ac16a Collins Falls to Jackson in Maine, Ending a Three-Decade Senate Tenure te 2026-11-04T06:10:02.817Z Collins Falls to Jackson in Maine, Ending a Three-Decade Senate Tenure Senator Susan Collins, the sole Republican representing New England in Congress, acknowledged that her seat had been lost on a landslide night for Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac9e5726b22deeb6ac115 Ruiz leading Yee in race for superintendent of public instruction te 2026-11-04T06:00:05.516Z Ruiz leading Yee in race for superintendent of public instruction Key Points: Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz has a 10-point lead over Republican Kimberly Yee following early returns While sizable, this is one of the closer statewide races, and could get tight as Election Day votes come in Yee is the current state treasurer and ousted incumbent Tom Horne in the Republican primary Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz was leading the race for superintendent of public instruction Tuesday night, with a sizable lead over Republican Kimberly Yee.  As of 10 p.m., Ruiz was leading Yee 55% to 45% with about 1.6 million votes counted. While still a double-digit lead, it wasn’t as large as those for other statewide Democratic candidates. Ruiz, a Democrat, is a math teacher and the former president of Glendale Community College. She promoted herself as an educator while criticizing Yee, the current state treasurer and a former lawmaker, as a career politician during the race. At an election night party hosted by Arizona Democrats, Ruiz said she would focus on students and schools and “bring back respect for this noble profession.”  Yee pledged to direct more money to classroom funding and support school choice.  The two clashed over accountability in the Empowerment Scholarship Account program — the state’s school choice program — and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.  Ruiz said Tuesday she doesn’t know what the future of the ESA program would look like if Democrats gain control of the Legislature, a possibility as of Tuesday night.  “What I will do as superintendent, if I’m elected, is make sure that our taxpayer resources are really focused on education,” Ruiz said. “So let’s hold the system accountable, so that for those parents who are using it the right way, they can continue.”  Yee did not have a public election night event, and her campaign had not issued any statement on the race as of 10 p.m.   A poll released last week by Noble Predictive Insights showed Yee with a likely two-point lead over Ruiz. A HighGround Public Affairs poll had Ruiz ahead by four points.  Fundraising has also been close. Yee raised $582,000 this election cycle while Ruiz raised $566,000. Both had spent around $320,000 as of Sept. 30, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Staff writer Carsten Oyer contributed to this report. The post Ruiz leading Yee in race for superintendent of public instruction first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac9e4726b22deeb6ac104 The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature te 2026-11-04T06:00:04.262Z The ‘trifecta’: Democrats declare victory in fight for control of Arizona Legislature (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) It took 60 years, but Democrats are poised to take control of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in generations after backlash against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party spurred an outpouring of support for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. “We are thrilled to announce that there will be a democratic majority,” Oscar De Los Santos, the Democratic leader in the state House of Representatives, told the crowd Tuesday night at the Arizona Democratic Party’s election night party, prompting a boisterous response from the party faithful packed into a downtown Phoenix hotel ballroom. “We are achieving this by kicking Turning Point’s ass,” he added, referring to the polarizing far-right advocacy group based in Phoenix that spent heavily to get Republicans elected to the legislature. Legislative races where Democrats are poised to flip seats Legislative District 2 Senate: Amelia Gallitano leads Sen. Shawnna Bolick by almost 9,000 votes Legislative District 4 Senate: Aaron Lieberman leads Sen. Carine Werner by almost 10,000 votes Legislative District 4 House: Tammy Caputi and Karen Gresham lead Rep. Matt Gress by more than 8,000 votes; Rep. Pamela Carter trails by almost 11,000 votes  Legislative District 13 Senate: Kristie O’Brien leads Rep. Julie Willoughby by nearly 9,000 votes Legislative District 13 House: Rockee Armstrong and Jacob Weinberg lead Kevin Hartke by 6,500 votes; Janet Weninger trails by more than 8,000 votes Legislative District 14 Senate: Stephanie Walsh leads Mylie Biggs, a Republican first-time candidate, by almost 6,000 votes Legislative District 14 House: Mary Rose is atop the three-way race, leading newcomer Tyler Farnsworth by more than 5,000 votes and Rep. Laurin Hendrix by about 5,500 votes Legislative District 16 Senate: Elaine Aldrete leads Sen. T.J. Shope by about 4,000 votes Legislative District 16 House: Julia Romero Gusse leads Rep. Teresa Martinez by more than 5,000 votes; Rep. Chris Lopez trails by nearly 7,000 Legislative District 17 Senate: Edgar Soto leads Christopher King by more than 15,000 votes Legislative District 17 House: Rep. Kevin Volk and Holly Lyon lead John Winchester by more than 13,000 votes; Rep. Rachel Keshel is about 15,000 votes behind Legislative District 23 House: Emilia Cortez and Rep. Mariana Sandoval lead Rep. Michele Peña by about 7,500 votes; Gary Garcia Snyder trails by almost 9,000 votes  Legislative District 27 Senate: Kyle Clayton leads Rep. Kevin Payne by about 5,000 votes Legislative District 27 House: Deborah Howard leads the three-person field and has a nearly 6,000-vote lead over both Reps. Lisa Fink and Tony Rivero Prior to 1966, Democrats controlled Arizona government, thanks to a legislative representation system that apportioned seats in the state House and Senate by county. Because there were more rural counties, which were populated largely by Democrats, the urban and Republican lawmakers were left in the minority. But that changed in 1964, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that such representation schemes fostered unequal treatment of voters. The one person, one vote ruling upended how Arizona and other states elected legislators. The result in the Grand Canyon State was carving the state up into 30 legislative districts with equal populations, granting power to voters in urban areas like Maricopa and Pima counties. Although hundreds of thousands of ballots have yet to be counted, De Los Santos and his state Senate counterpart, Priya Sundareshan, claimed victory — and were introduced as the next House speaker and Senate president when they were brought onto the stage. Sundareshan showed the crowd her bolo tie — the official neckwear of Arizona — featuring three blue gemstones. She called it her “trifecta bolo,” referring to Democratic control of the two legislative chambers and the Governor’s Office. Gov. Katie Hobbs was poised to easily win reelection over Republican Andy Biggs. As of 10 p.m., Democrats held large leads in seven Senate seats and nine House seats currently held by Republicans; many of those are based in Maricopa County, which had not yet tallied votes cased on Election Day or early ballots dropped off at polling places. If the early counts hold, then Democrats will go from being solidly in the minority in both chambers — 13 of 30 seats in the Senate and 27 of 60 House seats — to holding commanding majorities: 20 Senate seats and 36 in the House. The impact of Democrats flipping control of the Legislature will be seismic for Hobbs, who spent her first term warring with a GOP-controlled House and Senate that has sought to block her at every turn. That’s especially true in the Senate, which has turned consideration of Hobbs’ nominees to lead a host of state agencies into politically charged hearings that has left the governor largely unable to find permanent leaders for many of the agencies. And Hobbs has smashed a record for vetoes of bills sent to her by Republican lawmakers. But those partisan battles are likely to be a thing of the past if the Democratic leads in legislative races hold. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac78c726b22deeb6ac066 Mayes celebratory, Petersen ‘sad for Arizona’ after early AG results te 2026-11-04T05:50:04.903Z Mayes celebratory, Petersen ‘sad for Arizona’ after early AG results Key Points: Early returns gave Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes a 16-point lead over Senate President Warren Petersen Petersen did not concede the race Tuesday night, but did acknowledge the “big gap” to overcome The attorney general race hinged on Mayes’ record and her approach to the Trump administration Attorney General Kris Mayes appeared to be on her way to reelection Tuesday night, with early results showing her with a significant lead over Senate President Warren Petersen.  As of 10 p.m., Mayes had secured 58% of the vote, compared to 42% for Petersen. About 1.7 million ballots, or 68% of those cast, had been counted, the Associated Press reported.  Mayes ran on a platform that included holding corporations accountable, prosecuting fraud in social services and government programs, and fighting the Trump administration on issues such as voting by mail and birthright citizenship.  A Democrat, she pitched herself as a lawyer for everyday people. She has pledged to safeguard consumer protections and keep tackling major topics such as the proliferation of data centers.  Mayes said Tuesday night at an election party hosted by Arizona Democrats that she believes voters supported her because of her record during the past four years.  “Arizonans know that I don’t care how powerful you are or how big the corporation or how overbearing the federal government is, I’m not afraid to file a lawsuit against them,” she said. “If they’re harming Arizonans, I’m going to sue them and do everything I can to protect this state.” Petersen, a Republican who has served in the Arizona Legislature since 2012, painted Mayes as partisan and extreme during his campaign, and said he would focus on rooting out fraud and corruption while restoring trust in the attorney general’s office. He pledged to protect constitutional rights, including the Second Amendment and free speech.  Speaking at a Republican gathering hosted by gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Petersen said Tuesday night that he was “sad for Arizona” to see Republicans behind across the major state races. “There is a big gap for us to cover,” he said. “We’ll know later on tonight exactly where we’re at, but right now the leads against us are huge.”  Petersen boasted of numerous law enforcement endorsements during his campaign, but he consistently trailed Mayes in polling and fundraising. Polling released last week by Noble Predictive Insights and HighGround Public Affairs found Mayes to be up by four points and 11 points, respectively.  As of Sept. 30, she had raised nearly three times as much money as Petersen and spent $5.4 million to his $2.1 million, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Staff writer Carsten Oyer contributed to this report. The post Mayes celebratory, Petersen ‘sad for Arizona’ after early AG results first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac78b726b22deeb6ac03d GOP senator's 30-year reign ends as 5th-generation logger pulls off stunning upset te 2026-11-04T05:50:03.554Z GOP senator's 30-year reign ends as 5th-generation logger pulls off stunning upset Fifth-generation logger Troy Jackson has pulled off a major upset in Maine, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and giving the Democratic Party a major boost in the battle for the U.S. Senate, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. Jackson's victory will end Collins’ nearly three-decade career in the Senate. "Maine, I owe you everything," Jackson wrote on X. "I’m ready to get to work for Mainers in the U.S. Senate, and I promise you this: I’ll never forget where I came from or who I’m fighting for." The win gives Democrats a major pickup in one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 midterm elections. The Maine contest was viewed as a critical test of whether Democrats could defeat a Republican incumbent in a state that has shifted increasingly toward the party in recent presidential elections. The result also could have major implications for control of the Senate. SCHUMER WARNS OF REPUBLICAN ADVANTAGE THAT COULD CHANGE THE BATTLE FOR SENATE CONTROL "It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Maine in the United States Senate. I'm proud of all I have been able to accomplish for our state and for our country in the past 30 years," Collins wrote in conceding the race to her Democrat challenger. "I called Troy Jackson tonight to congratulate him and to assure him that my staff and I will work to ensure a smooth transition." Jackson previously served as president of the Maine Senate and represented parts of Aroostook County in the state Legislature. He campaigned as a working-class Democrat and labor advocate who would challenge both Washington’s political establishment and wealthy interests after he replaced disgraced Senate nominee Graham Platner on the ballot. Platner dropped out of the race in July amid allegations of sexual assault, which prompted a vote within the Maine Democratic Party to install Jackson. Jackson's campaign was nearly knocked off its tracks early on when it was revealed his longtime partner and mother of his two children is also his second cousin — the two share great-grandparents, according to reports. But that scandal wasn't enough to stop him from toppling the political institution that is Senator Collins.  COLLINS INSISTS SOCIALIST RIVAL WON'T BEAT HER AS MAINE'S MONEY MACHINE: 'YOU'LL LOSE BIG TIME' Collins, who was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, was seeking a sixth term. She is Maine’s longest-serving member of Congress and chaired the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, a position that gave her significant influence over federal spending and funding for Maine projects. Collins, one of the more moderate Republicans in the Senate, built her latest reelection campaign around her reputation for independence and bipartisan dealmaking. She highlighted her work on infrastructure, veterans’ issues, rural communities and federal assistance for Maine residents while arguing that her seniority and committee position gave the state an advantage in Washington. The race was shaped by Collins’ complicated relationship with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Democrats criticized Collins over her votes for Trump-backed policies and her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, arguing that her reputation as a moderate no longer matched her voting record. Collins countered by pointing to the times she opposed Trump and Senate Republicans. She emphasized her willingness to break with her party and argued that Maine voters valued her independence more than party loyalty. "Troy and Chuck Schumer and their allies run ads saying that I'm somehow a puppet of the president. Believe me, that would come as a huge surprise to President Trump," the senator said in an interview last month with Fox News Digital. Former Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin campaigned with Collins in the closing weeks of the race, helping her make the case that she was a bipartisan senator who could work with lawmakers from both parties. Jackson’s victory marks a significant political shift in Maine and ends Collins’ run as one of the Republican Party’s most durable statewide candidates. Collins won reelection by nearly nine percentage points in 2020, but Democrats entered the 2026 contest with advantages driven by the state’s increasingly Democratic electorate and opposition to the Trump administration. Jackson will enter the Senate as a former state legislative leader with strong ties to organized labor and rural Maine. His election is likely to make him a prominent voice on economic issues as Democrats seek to appeal to working-class voters across the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac789726b22deeb6ac031 Bobby Pulido, a Tejano Music Star, Flips a House Seat in Texas for Democrats te 2026-11-04T05:50:01.832Z Bobby Pulido, a Tejano Music Star, Flips a House Seat in Texas for Democrats Mr. Pulido, a Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and conservative Democrat, ousted a Republican incumbent in a district President Trump won by 18 percentage points in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac532726b22deeb6abe65 ‘An Earthquake’: A Democratic Rout Stuns Texas te 2026-11-04T05:40:02.522Z ‘An Earthquake’: A Democratic Rout Stuns Texas In a seismic shift that was once unthinkable, victories by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa upended decades of statewide dominance in what had been the nation’s most populous conservative state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac2dd726b22deeb6ab957 DOUG SCHOEN: The biggest winner and the biggest loser in the 2026 midterms te 2026-11-04T05:30:05.651Z DOUG SCHOEN: The biggest winner and the biggest loser in the 2026 midterms The big winner in the midterms on Tuesday night was the Democratic Party. And the big loser of the 2026 midterms was President Donald J. Trump. It’s impossible not to draw that conclusion given the blowout victory the Democrats won in both the House and Senate on Tuesday. While some races remain to be called, it is clear that the Democrats will have solid majorities in both houses of Congress, including winning Senate seats in formerly deep-red states like South Carolina, Kansas and Texas, which were considered, earlier in the year, virtually unachievable for Democrats. But make no mistake, this is more of a collapse of the Republican Party than it is an affirmative vote for the Democrats. This is a vote against the war in Iran as it’s being conducted, against high gas prices — which are seen as a direct result of that war — and against the overall perception among voters that there are two sets of rules for how government works: one for the rich and elites and another for ordinary working people. POWER SHIFT: FOX NEWS DECISION DESK PROJECTS DEMOCRATS WIN BACK SENATE, ENDING GOP CONTROL What remains unknown is whether the Democrats, having elected a number of progressives like James Talarico in Texas, will be able to govern coherently and consistently in the Senate, and to a lesser extent in the House, with an agenda that is sympathetic to or actually aligned with the democratic socialists. Will these Democrats be able to coherently address the challenges that the Republicans and Trump have been unable to address in the last two years? The fear is great that the way Democrats will paper over these profound differences between their establishment wing and their far-left progressive wing will be not with policy but with investigations. And if that is the case, the degree of paralysis we’ve already seen in the last two years in Congress will only become a more stark reality. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The opportunity for the Republicans and the president to try to govern constructively with the Democrats is clear and obvious. Voters are making it abundantly clear that President Trump’s approach of simply demonizing the opposition is not an acceptable or appropriate way to govern. That is why he is the biggest loser of Tuesday night, and it’s also why the Democrats are the biggest winners. The message to both parties is clear: Govern constructively, and if you don’t, it’s at your peril. The same swing against the Republicans we’ve just witnessed can happen in two short years to Democrats if they do not heed this judgment. Republicans, too, need to govern with Democrats and respond responsibly to public concerns about the Iran war, corruption and inflation. And if they don’t, again, it’s at their peril. Many people in our country currently see politics as a bloodsport. What the American people said on Tuesday is that they are less concerned with partisan labels than with getting things done.  Hopefully, going forward, the big winner will be the American people. But that’s by no means certain. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DOUG SCHOEN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac2dc726b22deeb6ab94e Trump-backed ex-NFL reporter loses Senate race to progressive who vowed to 'rip ICE apart' te 2026-11-04T05:30:04.778Z Trump-backed ex-NFL reporter loses Senate race to progressive who vowed to 'rip ICE apart' Progressives scored a major victory in Minnesota, a state heavily targeted by the Trump administration in its immigration and anti-fraud crackdowns. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the Democratic nominee, toppled former NFL sideline reporter and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya, stifling the GOP’s hopes of flipping the Land of 10,000 Lakes. While her win over Tafoya, who was backed by President Donald Trump, is a positive for Democrats in their pursuit of power in the upper chamber, it's not necessarily a negative for Republicans, given that the seat was already blue. PEGGY FLANAGAN VOWS TO 'RIP ICE APART' AFTER TOPPLING MODERATE DEM IN KEY SENATE BATTLE Flanagan’s victory comes after the state of Minnesota and her former running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, were directly in the Trump administration’s crosshairs for the sprawling, multibillion-dollar daycare fraud scandal that erupted earlier this year. Given that several Somali immigrants were linked to the scandal, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) descended upon the state to enact Operation Metro Surge. That resulted in the deaths of two Minnesota residents, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, at the hands of federal immigration agents. ICE’s actions in the state led to yet another government shutdown in Washington, D.C., and became a pointed rallying cry for her campaign and ammunition she used on the trail. MN SENATE CANDIDATE RIPPED FOR BLAMING WALZ FOR FRAUD DESPITE BEING HIS #2: 'KNOWS SHE'S COOKED' "We need to rip ICE apart and stop them from terrorizing our communities," Flanagan said shortly after winning her primary earlier this year. "And I know this. I know that we can fix our broken immigration system, secure the border, and create a real pathway to citizenship that aligns with our values." Much of Tafoya’s campaign hinged on what role Flanagan played in the Minnesota fraud scheme and just how much she knew as a top official in the state. "My opponent has been second in command in this state for eight years, drawing a taxpayer-funded paycheck," Tafoya said at a debate last month. "And what do we have to show for that? We have massive fraud, historic fraud. We have test scores down. We have crime spiking. We have a massive surplus turned into a deficit." SLEEPER GOP CANDIDATE PUTS BLUE-LEANING STATE IN PLAY AS FRAUD SCANDAL SHADOWS DEMS Flanagan, however, has shifted much of the blame for the scandal onto Walz and countered that "he was the one who had oversight here." "The governor has been very clear that the buck stops with him," Flanagan said. Her win could also be a double-edged sword for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his ambition to stay on as leader of Senate Democrats. Flanagan, like other progressive Democratic candidates, has actively run away from and criticized Schumer, arguing that Democrats need change at the leadership level. "People want big, bold change," Flanagan told The New York Times. "They are sick of nibbling around the edges." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac2db726b22deeb6ab930 Troy Jackson Beats Susan Collins, Ousting Maine GOP Veteran te 2026-11-04T05:30:03.073Z Troy Jackson Beats Susan Collins, Ousting Maine GOP Veteran The Maine U.S. Senate race was expected to be one of the closest of this year's midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeac083726b22deeb6ab8b8 Alaska’s map is complicated. Here’s what we’re watching for. te 2026-11-04T05:20:03.185Z Alaska’s map is complicated. Here’s what we’re watching for. The state’s political Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabe2b726b22deeb6ab844 Democrat David Crowley makes history as Wisconsin’s first Black governor te 2026-11-04T05:10:03.165Z Democrat David Crowley makes history as Wisconsin’s first Black governor The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in battleground Wisconsin. With his victory, Crowley will succeed retiring two-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and makes history as Wisconsin's first Black politician elected governor. Throughout his campaign for governor and during their single debate two weeks ago, Crowley frequently linked Tiffany to President Donald Trump and his policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tariffs, and the war in Iran. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Tiffany, a three-term congressman from a large agriculture-dominant district in northern Wisconsin, is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and a Trump ally on Capitol Hill. "When Congressman Tom Tiffany says he’s focusing on affordability, let’s be very clear: He voted for the big, ugly bill that [helped] some of the highest earners here in the state of Wisconsin," Crowley said during the debate, as he pointed to to the GOP's signature 2025 tax cut and spending bill that reduced funding for healthcare and food assistance programs in many states. "We don’t need what is happening in Washington, D.C., coming into the state of Wisconsin. It is very clear that he is working for Donald Trump and the billionaires who are funding his campaign," Crowley charged. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Tiffany responded by that while Crowley was "consistently focused on being against Donald Trump, I’m for Wisconsin — and rather than creating a bunch more programs that are going to end up taxing the people of Wisconsin more, I want to put more money in the taxpayers’ pockets." Crowley pulled off a major upset in the August Democratic gubernatorial primary, coming from behind to narrowly edge out state Rep. Francesca Hong, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Tiffany, during his general election campaign, repeatedly claimed Crowley was sounding "like a socialist." "I think it’s really important to know that he said there’s very little difference between me and Francesca Hong," Tiffany argued during the debate. "That sounds like a socialist to me." Tiffany made national headlines in September when he survived an emergency water landing after the single-engine plane he was riding in lost power and crashed into a lake. Wisconsin is a key midwestern battleground state. Trump narrowly carried the state in his 2016 and 2024 presidential victories, while former President Joe Biden took the state by a razor-thin margin as he won the White House in 2020. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabbd6726b22deeb6ab7c9 Arizona voters back Prop 318, banning trans students from bathrooms matching their gender te 2026-11-04T05:00:06.399Z Arizona voters back Prop 318, banning trans students from bathrooms matching their gender (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) Arizona voters appear all but certain excluding trans students from girls sports teams and the school bathrooms and locker rooms that reflect their gender identity.  Dubbed the “Protect Girls Sports in Arizona Act,” Proposition 318 threatens schools and athletic associations with lawsuits if they allow trans girls to join the sports teams consistent with their gender identity or let someone use a locker room, shower facility or bathroom intended to be for a person of the opposite biological sex. It is already illegal under Arizona law to permit trans girls to play on school sports teams designated for girls, but the initiative would extend that prohibition to private athletic organizations, like Little League.  Votes for Prop. 318 raced to a likely insurmountable lead of more than 200,000 votes when initial election results were released shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those votes came from early ballots that were returned prior to Election Day. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Republicans put the question to voters in a bid to avoid a veto from Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has consistently vetoed legislation that attacks LGBTQ Arizonans. Republican supporters framed the proposal as a “common-sense” measure intended not to discriminate but rather to protect cisgender women. Rep. Selina Bliss, R-Prescott, who sponsored the initiative’s underlying legislation, said during a news conference in January that it would keep girls safe.  “This is common-sense legislation that, in this political environment, sadly must go to the ballot for the voters to decide,” she said. “The voters will decide this fall if they want to give schools and athletic associations the opportunity for transparency and to set all children up for success.”  Supporters of the measure have billed it as a way to prevent girls from facing sexual harassment, but research shows there is no link between trans-inclusive policies and the harrassment of cisgender women. And critics argue that the focus on villainizing trans people is nonsensical, given how few trans Arizonans, particularly those who are athletes, call Arizona home. A 2022 population study by the Williams Institute found that just 3% of Arizona youth aged 13 through 17 identified as transgender. And between 2017 and 2022, when Arizona’s first trans athletic ban was passed, the Arizona Interscholastic Association — which oversees more than 170,000 student athletes across the state — approved just 16 applications from transgender students to play on teams that matched their gender identity. Half of them were from trans girls. Opponents of the ballot measure argued that the language is broad enough to loop in people who visit schools during sporting events. And they warned that schools and athletic association administrators will have no choice but to police the gender of their students and members, opening up the possibility of intrusive questions or policies being implemented. Prop. 318 makes athletic associations and schools vulnerable to lawsuits if another student feels uncomfortable sharing a space with a trans student, but it includes no explanation for how officials are expected to implement the prohibition.  Critics also argued that the initiative does the opposite of what it purports to do, by exposing cisgender girls to uncomfortable questions and discrimination based on what someone else perceives their gender identity to be.  “The negative impacts (this) would have, not only on trying to bully and shame transgender people of all ages back into closets, into the shadows, but also to enforce a stereotype of what girls are supposed to look and dress and act like,” Joel Edman, a spokesman for Progress Arizona said. “The real risk that this measure poses is having all girls potentially scrutinized for being too tall, or too strong, or too good at whatever sport they want to play with their friends.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabbd4726b22deeb6ab7a3 Luria Wins in Virginia, Flipping a Key House Seat for Democrats te 2026-11-04T05:00:04.340Z Luria Wins in Virginia, Flipping a Key House Seat for Democrats Former Representative Elaine Luria won back her seat in the state’s tidewater region from Representative Jen Kiggans, the Republican who beat her four years ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeabbd3726b22deeb6ab787 Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race te 2026-11-04T05:00:03.369Z Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race Iowa is among several key Senate races unfolding this year as Republicans seek to defend their House and Senate majorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97e726b22deeb6ab728 Democrat seize House control in stunning blue tsunami, vow retribution against Trump admin te 2026-11-04T04:50:06.240Z Democrat seize House control in stunning blue tsunami, vow retribution against Trump admin Democrats have seized the House majority and will control the lower chamber of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. An unprecedented blue wave saw Democrats pull off stunning upsets in both battleground House districts and areas considered safe red seats. The Fox News Decision Desk projects the GOP suffered major losses in four key groups: Hispanic voters, young voters, independents and rural Americans. THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY Top Democrats did not hesitate in signaling they would be raring to go after various investigations targeting Trump and his administration. "Lawyer up," Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the likely next House Oversight Committee chairman, said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. The X account belonging to Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee posted at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, "Clear your calendar." This story is breaking and will be updated... Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97c726b22deeb6ab71d Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats te 2026-11-04T04:50:04.551Z Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats Mr. Turek, a Paralympian and state representative, defeated Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican, in one of this year’s top Senate races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97b726b22deeb6ab714 Winning the Senate, Democrats Secure a Platform to Check Trump te 2026-11-04T04:50:03.696Z Winning the Senate, Democrats Secure a Platform to Check Trump In a stunning string of victories in Iowa, Texas, and North and South Carolina, Democrats delivered a midterm thrashing repudiating President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab97a726b22deeb6ab6e3 India’s EloElo nabs $80M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country’s rising microdrama market te 2026-11-04T04:50:02.289Z India’s EloElo nabs $80M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country’s rising microdrama market StoryTV has more than 33 million monthly active users according to Sensor Tower figures Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab729726b22deeb6ab696 Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor te 2026-11-04T04:40:09.002Z Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the showdown for governor. With her shocking upset victory, Hinojosa has brought the Democrats' 36-year losing streak in Texas gubernatorial elections to an end. Hinojosa also made history as the first Latina governor of the nation's second most populous state. DEMOCRACY 2026: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Abbott, a conservative governor and major ally of President Donald Trump, meanwhile, fell short in his history-making bid to become the first person to win four elections as Texas governor. Abbott shared with his audience of supporters that he conceded to Hinojosa, congratulating her for winning the election. "It has been the joy of my life to be the governor of the state of Texas," Abbott said. Hinojosa, a former president of the Austin public school system and a civil rights lawyer, focused her campaign on public education funding, teacher pay, opposing school vouchers, data center moratoriums, and pocketbook relief. She framed her bid as a fight "against the billionaires and the corporations," who she accused of driving up prices, closing neighborhood schools and "cheating Texans out of basic healthcare." Abbott, during his tenure as Texas governor, has pushed a strict conservative platform, including tighter border security, strict abortion restrictions, school choice vouchers, expanded gun rights, and lower business regulations. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER But the governor primarily ran for re-election on economic issues with his "Keep Texas Affordable" agenda. He launched his re-election campaign with a promise to slash rising property taxes in Texas in the next legislative session. Later in the campaign he unveiled a plan which he said would also lower the cost of healthcare, housing, home and auto insurance, electricity, and even higher education. Abbott also framed his candidacy as a fight against the rising influence of socialism in American politics And while the governor is close to Trump, he walked a fine line by defying the president when it came to his stance on artificial intelligence data center expansion. But Hinojosa made linking Abbott to Trump by characterizing both men as participants in institutional corruption and anti-democratic "power grabs" a centerpiece of her gubernatorial campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab728726b22deeb6ab68d GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state te 2026-11-04T04:40:08.231Z GOP governor defies Dem enthusiasm, tough political climate to win re-election in key swing state The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has defeated Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington in New Hampshire's gubernatorial election. Defying a rough political climate facing the GOP as well as Democratic Party enthusiasm, Ayotte won re-election to a second two-year term as the Northern New England swing state's governor. Ayotte, who also served two decades ago as state attorney general, was first elected governor in 2024, succeeding fellow Republican Gov. Chris Sununu. New Hampshire and neighboring Vermont are the only states in the nation that elect their governors every two years. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Ayotte started the cycle as the favorite thanks in part to political history: Only twice in the past century - and not since 2004 - have first-term New Hampshire governors been ousted. The governor spotlighted affordable housing as her state's most pressing economic challenge, and she pointed to new laws on accessory dwelling units and permitting to help ease the crisis. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Warmington, a healthcare attorney and former member of New Hampshire's five-member elected executive council, which approves state contracts and the governor's judicial and executive branch nominations, highlighted the cost of living as she ran for governor. She called for a suspension of the state's gas tax. The Democratic nominee's past work as a lobbyist for drugmaker Purdue Pharma was a major line of attack by Ayotte, with the governor and her campaign labeling Warmington an "opioid lobbyist." "Kelly Ayotte is spending millions of dollars attacking me for work I did decades ago and regret. That’s so you won’t look at what Kelly’s doing right now as governor," Warmington said in response. And she blamed the governor for "doubling prescription drug costs, electric rates up 15%, record high housing costs." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab727726b22deeb6ab684 Longtime Dem Sen who lost his seat 2 years ago projected to secure comeback victory in midterm battleground te 2026-11-04T04:40:07.298Z Longtime Dem Sen who lost his seat 2 years ago projected to secure comeback victory in midterm battleground Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is projected to win his bid to return to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio just two years after losing his seat to Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. Brown’s victory marks a remarkable political comeback for the longtime Ohio Democrat, who served in the Senate from 2007 until 2025 before Moreno ousted him in one of the most closely watched races of the 2024 election. The Democrat will return to Washington after defeating Husted in a special election to serve the remainder of the term originally won by Vice President JD Vance. Husted was appointed to the seat by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in January 2025 after Vance resigned from the Senate to serve as President Donald Trump's No. 2. Brown previously represented Ohio in the U.S. House and served as the state’s secretary of state and a member of the Ohio House. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND The timing of Brown’s return to Washington will depend on when Ohio certifies the election and when he is formally sworn in. Brown could be sworn in during the lame-duck session, potentially changing the Senate’s voting math before the new Congress convenes. The Ohio race was viewed as a key battleground because Democrats saw the state as one of their best opportunities to erode the GOP’s narrow Senate majority, while Republicans viewed Husted’s seat as critical to maintaining control of the chamber. FOX NEWS POLL: ECONOMIC ANXIETY AND CANDIDATE CONCERNS DEFINE OHIO SENATE RACE Brown’s win came two years after he lost his Senate seat to Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, as Ohio continued its shift toward the GOP in presidential elections. Former President Donald Trump carried the state by 11 percentage points in 2024, and Republicans argued that Brown’s return would amount to a restoration of the Democratic establishment that Ohio voters had rejected. Brown sought to overcome those headwinds by emphasizing his record on manufacturing, organized labor, trade, consumer protections and economic issues. His campaign focused heavily on the cost of living, gas and diesel prices, health care and the impact of Republican policies on working-class Ohioans. The candidates also clashed over data centers and energy costs. Brown criticized Husted’s role in supporting major economic development projects involving data centers, arguing that Ohio taxpayers and consumers could be left responsible for the infrastructure and energy demands associated with the facilities. Husted defended the projects as a way to bring jobs and investment to Ohio. He also pointed to legislation aimed at preventing taxpayers from bearing the operating costs of large data centers which Democrats blocked in the Senate. Husted, a longtime figure in Ohio Republican politics, campaigned on his record as the state’s lieutenant governor, secretary of state and House speaker. He argued that Brown would return to Washington as a reliable vote for Senate Democrats and national party leaders. Brown's victory gives Democrats a huge boost in their bid to take back control of the United States Senate when the votes are all counted after Election Day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab725726b22deeb6ab679 Missouri Voters Reject Congressional Map Redrawn to Boost Republicans te 2026-11-04T04:40:05.606Z Missouri Voters Reject Congressional Map Redrawn to Boost Republicans The map, redrawn at President Trump’s behest, would have positioned Republicans to flip a Democratic-held congressional seat in the Kansas City area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab724726b22deeb6ab66b Democrat Wins a Kansas Senate Seat for the First Time Since 1932 te 2026-11-04T04:40:04.745Z Democrat Wins a Kansas Senate Seat for the First Time Since 1932 The Rev. Adam Hamilton, a centrist Democrat, ousted Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican who was bogged down by President Trump’s unpopularity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab723726b22deeb6ab662 Wisconsin Elects Its First Black Governor, a Democrat te 2026-11-04T04:40:03.910Z Wisconsin Elects Its First Black Governor, a Democrat Democrats will retain control of the governor’s mansion after voters elected David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab722726b22deeb6ab646 Exclusive: Andy Beshear on What Democratic Governor Wins Mean for 2028 te 2026-11-04T04:40:02.886Z Exclusive: Andy Beshear on What Democratic Governor Wins Mean for 2028 Under Beshear’s lead, Democrats secured a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. He said this changes 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4d1726b22deeb6ab5ec Kris Mayes poised to easily defeat Warren Petersen in AG race te 2026-11-04T04:30:09.997Z Kris Mayes poised to easily defeat Warren Petersen in AG race Attorney General Kris Mayes celebrates the initial batch of voting results at the Arizona Democratic Party's election night party in Phoenix on Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Kris Mayes will likely remain Arizona’s attorney general for the next four years, as early results showed her with a lead of more than 200,000 votes over her Republican opponent, Warren Petersen.  Mayes narrowly won her first term in 2022 with a margin of difference of just 280 votes. Republicans hoped to close that gap, but Petersen, a longtime state lawmaker who has spent the past two years as president of the Arizona Senate, appeared to fall far short.  The race to be elected the state’s top prosecutor was colored by debate around how involved Arizona should be in federal immigration enforcement efforts. Mayes, a Democrat who has vocally opposed family detention centers, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to build a detention center in Surprise and made public statements vowing to fight for the rights of immigrants brought to the country as children.  Petersen, meanwhile, has built his political career as an immigration hawk, helping to craft a law that made it a state crime for migrants to cross Arizona’s southern border. And in response to Mayes’ comments made on social media defending the rights of recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Petersen vowed to help the Trump administration deport all immigrants, including, ostensibly, DACA recipients — despite the fact that they have a legal shield against deportation. Petersen later vehemently denied implying that he would help deport DACA recipients. Mayes frequently criticized Petersen for receiving support from organizations that she took to court for breaking the law, and only recently passing the bar exam in 2020. The Democrat also pulled in nearly five times the amount of donations that Petersen did. According to the latest campaign finance reports, Mayes raised more than $6 million, while Petersen raised about $2.1 million. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4d0726b22deeb6ab5cb Trump's gamble on Ken Paxton backfires as Democrat pulls off historic Texas Senate upset te 2026-11-04T04:30:08.924Z Trump's gamble on Ken Paxton backfires as Democrat pulls off historic Texas Senate upset Democrats just made history in Texas. President Donald Trump’s gamble on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a strong ally of the president’s, backfired on him after Texas state Rep. James Talarico pulled off an upset to score Democrats their first Senate seat from the Lone Star State in nearly four decades. The Fox News Decision Desk called the Texas Senate race in Talarico's favor shortly after 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday night. It comes after Trump opted to back Paxton over longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, earlier this year, who Republicans in Washington, D.C., believed would be a better candidate during a midterm cycle in which political headwinds, spurred by economic stress and war, pushed back against the party in power. TRUMP BACKS PAXTON IN TEXAS REPUBLICAN SENATE SHOWDOWN WITH CORNYN Trump made near-weekly visits and his deep-pocketed war chest, MAGA Inc., along with national Republicans, dumped hundreds of millions of dollars to support Paxton’s struggling campaign. But it was not enough to overcome the insurgent Talarico, who styled himself a moderate dedicated to representing Texans and not Democratic interests, like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., in Washington. It was a bitter campaign from start to finish, with Talarico painting Paxton as unfit to serve following several allegations of corruption, including his impeachment for alleged corruption by the Texas House — he was later acquitted by the Texas Senate. REPUBLICAN CAVALRY ARRIVES FOR KEN PAXTON AS BIG-BUCKS TEXAS OFFENSIVE OPENS CASH FLOODGATES "This Senate seat has been held by some of the finest Texans," Talarico said. "Ken Paxton should be nowhere near Lyndon Johnson's Senate seat. Ken Paxton should be nowhere near Sam Houston's Senate seat." Paxton, Trump and national Republicans painted him as a "communist," a vegan in BBQ-loving Texas, and zeroed in on his support for the transgender community while in the Texas Legislature, most notably his floor speech on God being "non-binary." "I'm not asking you to imagine what I do as your U.S. senator," Paxton told voters at a rally ahead of Election Day. "I'm asking you to look at my record and then compare it to another guy, James Talarico, the most radical Democrat ever to run statewide, bar none." "And no matter how many commercials he runs lying about his record, James Talarico is a, simply put, a Democratic Socialist just like AOC. And just like the New York mayor, Mamdani," he continued. JAMES TALARICO BLAMES RISE IN GOP 'EXTREMISM' FOR PROMPTING HIS 'GOD IS NON-BINARY,' SIX SEXES REMARKS Talarico even scored a nickname from Trump. "The name happens to be ‘Talafreako’ because he is one of the worst candidates I have ever seen," Trump said ahead of the GOP’s midterm convention largely meant to bolster Paxton’s struggling campaign. Nonetheless, there was a schism within the GOP caused by Trump picking Paxton over Cornyn, and the longtime lawmaker made it clear that he would not be in Paxton’s corner campaigning for him after losing a bloody and bitter primary fight earlier this year. "I refuse to allow a flawed, self-centered and shameless candidate like Ken Paxton to risk everything we’ve worked so hard to build over these many years," Cornyn said after losing his primary earlier this year. "Judgment Day is coming for Ken Paxton," he continued. The news comes on a brutal midterm election night for Republicans on both the state and federal level. At the time of the race call, Democrats were already projected to win control of the House majority. And the Fox News Decision Desk projected Texas Gov. Greg Abbott losing to his Democrat challenger Gina Hinojosa at the same time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cf726b22deeb6ab5be Rob Sand Is Elected Iowa Governor, Ending Republicans’ Hold on the Seat te 2026-11-04T04:30:07.132Z Rob Sand Is Elected Iowa Governor, Ending Republicans’ Hold on the Seat A hunter and former prosecutor, Mr. Sand avoided traditional Democratic labels and cast himself as dedicated to Iowans first. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4ce726b22deeb6ab5b5 Democrat Wins Race for Texas Governor in Tectonic Upset te 2026-11-04T04:30:06.291Z Democrat Wins Race for Texas Governor in Tectonic Upset State Representative Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, denying him a fourth term and becoming the first Hispanic candidate elected to lead the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cd726b22deeb6ab5ac Missouri Voters Reject Republican Attempt to Restore Ban on Abortions te 2026-11-04T04:30:05.382Z Missouri Voters Reject Republican Attempt to Restore Ban on Abortions Missourians established a right to abortion two years ago, overturning a near-total ban. Republican lawmakers asked them to reverse course this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cc726b22deeb6ab591 Adam Hamilton Beats Roger Marshall, Creating Earthquake in Kansas te 2026-11-04T04:30:04.473Z Adam Hamilton Beats Roger Marshall, Creating Earthquake in Kansas Kansas emerged as a surprisingly competitive race this year; the state hasn't elected a Democratic senator since 1932. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4cb726b22deeb6ab588 Trump Refuses to Take Blame for Disastrous Midterms For GOP te 2026-11-04T04:30:03.384Z Trump Refuses to Take Blame for Disastrous Midterms For GOP Trump says the GOP would have won “IN A LANDSLIDE” if he’d been on the ballot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab4c9726b22deeb6ab560 2026 Tucson-area school board results: TUSD, Amphi, JTED, Sahuarita and more te 2026-11-04T04:30:01.424Z 2026 Tucson-area school board results: TUSD, Amphi, JTED, Sahuarita and more Jennifer Eckstrom swayed on the El Casino Ballroom dance floor Tuesday night. Her husband, Tony, and her daughter came in for hugs and then a tap on the shoulder was followed by a big squeeze from Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.  Jennifer Eckstrom All those positive signs pointed to Eckstrom likely earning a second four-year term on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. Early results had Eckstrom up big among the five candidates running for two seats on the board. She had 31% of early votes according to unofficial results from Pima County elections.  The rest of the race was tight: The other incumbent, Val Romero, a businessman, was at 17.59% in the first results released Tuesday night. Challengers include Pilar Acosta Ruiz, a civic leader with a background in bookkeeping and non-profit work (18.49%), University of Arizona student Tre’Davon Rhodes (17.60%), and educator Skye Fernandez (15.19%). “I’m just really happy. Now, we’re right back to work. The school closures, consolidations. The work doesn’t stop,” Eckstrom told Arizona Luminaria in South Tucson Tuesday night. “We really have to focus on our students, our families. I have four more years. People can count on me.” Southern Arizona’s largest school district faces school closures, consolidations, a state financial-risk label as this election looms. The new terms will begin in January. TUSD Unofficial results as of 9:21 p.m. Jennifer Eckstrom – 50,738 – 31.12% Pilar Acosta Ruiz – 30,143 – 18.49% Tre’Davon Rhodes – 28,698 – 17.60% Val Romero – 28,673 – 17.59% Skye Fernandez – 24,769 – 15.19% Amphitheater 2-year term Results pending Amphitheater 4-year term Results pending Pima JTED – District 2 Results pending Sahuarita Unified School District Results pending Tanque Verde Unified School District Results pending The post 2026 Tucson-area school board results: TUSD, Amphi, JTED, Sahuarita and more appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab279726b22deeb6ab50b Trump country sees 20-year GOP grip on governor's mansion shattered te 2026-11-04T04:20:09.055Z Trump country sees 20-year GOP grip on governor's mansion shattered The Fox News Decision Desk predicts Democrat Amy Acton will defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's closely watched gubernatorial race, delivering a major upset in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 20 years. Acton successfully ran a campaign appealing to voters across the aisle by presenting herself as the candidate who could address issues of affordability and public education. On the campaign trail, she painted Ramaswamy as out-of-touch, wealthy and pushing policies that benefited people like himself. During the election's closing weeks, Ramaswamy lost droves of support and faced bipartisan backlash over a campaign ad featuring Acton's estranged mother calling her daughter a liar who could not lead Ohio until she held herself accountable.  The ad did not mention that Acton had been estranged from her mother since childhood or that her mother lost custody after Acton's stepfather was indicted on a charge of raping Acton when she was 12. RAMASWAMY OUTLINES KEY CONTRASTS WITH DEM OPPONENT LESS THAN 100 DAYS OUT FROM KEY GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION Still, Ramaswamy defended the ad amid the backlash, even as current Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called it "deeply troubling" and urged his campaign to take it down.  President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended Ramaswamy's decision to air it. The ad ultimately went off the air days before Election Day, with Ramaswamy's campaign saying its planned run had ended. Though Ramaswamy’s controversies took center stage in the national press, Acton’s record was not unblemished. Ramaswamy and his Republican allies honed in on Acton's record as director of the Ohio Department of Health, where she led the state's early response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Conservatives pinned the state’s school and business closures, as well as a controversial decision to delay primary voting by closing polling stations, on Acton. This line of attack was complicated by DeWine. As criticism was being leveled against Acton, DeWine defended her by stating that "the buck stops with the governor," noting he had instructed her to go through with the voting delay. DeWine further complicated matters for the Ramaswamy campaign in April when he questioned whether the state could afford further tax cuts, casting doubt on a key plank of the Republican’s campaign pitch.  The governor also criticized Ramaswamy’s proposal to close or consolidate Ohio’s public universities, while Democrats framed the plans as a way to pay for his proposed tax cuts by reducing access to education. DeWine did, however, officially endorse Ramaswamy over Acton. DAVID MARCUS: IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, ONLY TRUMP CAN MEND MAGA-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIFT Ramaswamy also faced criticism from both the left and right over awkward moments on the campaign trail, including a batting cage video that drew ridicule on social media. A controversial social media post Ramaswamy made on Christmas Day 2024, where he lambasted American culture as having "venerated mediocrity over excellence" while discussing foreign-born engineers, angered those on the right, including fellow Indian American Nikki Haley.  Many right-wing commentators on X and other platforms still point to that post as a reason to distrust Ramaswamy. DAVID MARCUS: IN DAYTON, OHIO, BOTH PARTIES FACE BITTER POLITICAL DESPONDENCY Republicans sought throughout the campaign to tie Acton to unpopular pandemic-era restrictions she helped implement as Ohio's health director, while Acton sought to carve out a more moderate image on some issues. She broke with many in her party, for example, by opposing policies that allow biological males to compete in women's sports. Ramaswamy entered the race with deep ties to Trump's political movement. The former presidential candidate was initially tapped to help lead the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency alongside Elon Musk before leaving the effort as Trump took office to pursue his gubernatorial bid. He was also a prominent Trump surrogate after ending his own 2024 presidential campaign. The last time Ohio elected a Democratic governor was in 2006, when Ted Strickland defeated Republican Ken Blackwell. Ramaswamy ran with no serious primary rivals and a significant financial advantage over Acton. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab278726b22deeb6ab502 California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race te 2026-11-04T04:20:08.295Z California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race The Fox News Decision Desk projects former Biden Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra will defeat Republican Steve Hilton in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom, keeping California's governorship in Democratic hands. Becerra has spent more than three decades in public office, beginning with his election to the California State Assembly in 1990 before serving over two decades in Congress. He left the House in 2017 after then-Gov. Jerry Brown appointed him California attorney general, won a full term in the post the following year and later served as President Joe Biden's HHS secretary from 2021 to 2025. Becerra and Hilton emerged from California's crowded nonpartisan top-two primary in June, when Becerra finished first with roughly 28% of the vote and Hilton advanced in second with about 25%. More than 9.4 million Californians cast ballots in the primary, according to certified results from the California secretary of state's office. CALIFORNIA FACES UNLIKELY TAX REVOLT AMID BILLIONS IN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HEALTHCARE COSTS Becerra's victory extends Democrats' long-running dominance of statewide politics in California, where registered Democrats substantially outnumber Republicans. A Republican has not won a California gubernatorial election since Arnold Schwarzenegger's reelection in 2006, and has not occupied the governor's mansion since he left office in January 2011. Hilton, a former Fox News host and onetime policy advisor to British Prime Minister David Cameron, campaigned as a change candidate, arguing that years of Democratic control in Sacramento had contributed to California's high cost of living, homelessness and other problems. He proposed cutting taxes and state spending, rolling back regulations and climate mandates and expanding energy production to lower housing, electricity and gasoline costs. Hilton also received President Donald Trump's endorsement but said during the general election that he would work with the administration while disagreeing with the president when necessary. Becerra will inherit a state confronting persistent challenges over housing and energy costs, homelessness and looming budget deficits. NEWSOM SPARS WITH TRUMP-APPOINTED PROSECUTOR OVER 20,000 SUSPECTED NONCITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS Affordability was also a central theme of Becerra's campaign, with the Democrat arguing that rising costs threatened what he called the "California Dream." But he offered voters a markedly different prescription from Hilton, proposing a larger role for state programs and enforcement rather than broad cuts to taxes, spending and regulation. Becerra proposed accelerating housing construction, expanding childcare assistance and early education, strengthening Medi-Cal and cracking down on landlords he accused of gouging prices. He also pointed to his record as HHS secretary, including efforts to lower prescription drug costs and expand access to health coverage. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The candidates offered sharply different approaches to the Trump administration as well. Becerra campaigned on protecting California policies and programs from federal challenges, drawing on his record of repeatedly taking the first Trump administration to court during his tenure as state attorney general. Becerra also reaffirmed during the campaign his support for protecting access to transgender medical procedures, including for transgender youth. He previously championed the issue as HHS secretary, when he defended leaving treatment decisions involving transgender minors to families and medical providers rather than politicians. Hilton previously told Fox News Digital that Californians are growing fed up with years of Democratic leadership, pointing to homelessness, high taxes and the soaring cost of living as reasons voters may be ready for a change. "I know everyone says, well, it's California, Republicans can't win. I don't know. I think people are sick of all this," Hilton said. "And they're sick of Becerra just taking them for granted, and I think we can win this election." Newsom was barred from seeking a third consecutive term after winning the governorship in 2018 and reelection in 2022. His departure comes amid continued speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid. Becerra will be sworn in as California's 41st governor in January 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab276726b22deeb6ab4f7 Paul Pelosi Prohibited From Driving After Crash in Napa Valley te 2026-11-04T04:20:06.587Z Paul Pelosi Prohibited From Driving After Crash in Napa Valley Nancy Pelosi’s husband was charged with a misdemeanor after he hit a parked car and drove away. He will not be allowed to drive for six months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab275726b22deeb6ab4ee Sherrod Brown Regains an Ohio Senate Seat in Crucial Win for Democrats te 2026-11-04T04:20:05.739Z Sherrod Brown Regains an Ohio Senate Seat in Crucial Win for Democrats Ousted two years ago by a Republican challenger, Mr. Brown returns to Washington in the seat once held by Vice President JD Vance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab274726b22deeb6ab4d3 Gina Hinojosa Beats Greg Abbott, Delivering Democrats' Texas Dream te 2026-11-04T04:20:04.724Z Gina Hinojosa Beats Greg Abbott, Delivering Democrats' Texas Dream Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls a huge upset with a win over Republican Greg Abbott. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab273726b22deeb6ab4ca Sherrod Brown Beats Jon Husted, Boosting Democrats’ Senate Chances te 2026-11-04T04:20:03.673Z Sherrod Brown Beats Jon Husted, Boosting Democrats’ Senate Chances Ohio voters have chosen whether Sherrod Brown returns to the Senate or Jon Husted secures the final two years of JD Vance’s term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab020726b22deeb6ab482 Crane and Nez in tight race early on for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District te 2026-11-04T04:10:08.707Z Crane and Nez in tight race early on for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District The first batch of results from Tuesday's midterm election have former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez slightly leading current Republican Rep. Eli Crane. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01e726b22deeb6ab455 Becerra Becomes California’s First Latino Elected as Governor te 2026-11-04T04:10:06.408Z Becerra Becomes California’s First Latino Elected as Governor Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who has served in various roles at the state and federal level, will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01d726b22deeb6ab44c Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, Ending a Three-Decade Drought for Democrats te 2026-11-04T04:10:05.574Z Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, Ending a Three-Decade Drought for Democrats James Talarico, a state lawmaker, beat Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general, after a bruising and costly campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01c726b22deeb6ab431 James Talarico Beats Ken Paxton, Landing Democrats Their Texas Breakthrough te 2026-11-04T04:10:04.378Z James Talarico Beats Ken Paxton, Landing Democrats Their Texas Breakthrough James Talarico upsets Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate in three decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeab01b726b22deeb6ab428 Timberwolves Sign G League Star After Impressive Season te 2026-11-04T04:10:03.225Z Timberwolves Sign G League Star After Impressive Season The Minnesota Timberwolves agree to sign G League standout Norchad Omier to a two-way contract following an impressive season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc9726b22deeb6ab321 Adrian Fontes races out to large lead over Alexander Kolodin in secretary of state race te 2026-11-04T04:00:09.657Z Adrian Fontes races out to large lead over Alexander Kolodin in secretary of state race Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (left) and Alexander Kolodin debate in the Arizona Clean Elections Secretary of State on Sept. 30, 2026. (Photo by Megan Mendoza/The Arizona Republic/pool) Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is trouncing Republican challenger and election denier Alexander Kolodin in early election night returns.  After the first batch of election night results were posted, Fontes was leading Kolodin by 17 points with 58% of votes to Kolodin’s 41%. Those votes are early ballots that were delivered to election officials before Election Day. Early on election night, Kolodin was one of many candidates aligned with President Donald Trump and endorsed by the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA who were faring poorly, according to results posted by the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. A poll last week from HighGround Public Affairs showed Fontes with an 11-point lead.  Fontes handily beat Republican election denier Mark Finchem to take the office in 2022. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In the GOP primary, Kolodin beat Gina Swoboda, the former Arizona Republican Party chairwoman and a veteran election administrator who avoided backing the unfounded election conspiracy theories that have become a tenet of faith among many Republicans.  After the primary results were announced, former Republican Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer congratulated Fontes on winning the general election, echoing comments from Swoboda that Kolodin was “unelectable.”  Kolodin, a state representative member of the far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus, ran on a platform of “election integrity” saying that he would “restore lawfulness, stability, and common sense to the office of Arizona Secretary of State.” But he has been a prominent purveyor of election misinformation and conspiracy theories, during his time as an Arizona legislator, and as an election attorney.  Kolodin was sanctioned by the Arizona State Bar in 2023 for his part in lawsuits challenging the 2020 election that made implausible and evidence-free claims of massive election fraud. He represented Trump’s campaign in the so-called “kraken” lawsuit in Arizona that was based on claims made by people with no actual knowledge of the elections. During the campaign, Fontes, a former Maricopa County recorder, said he was the only candidate who would run the office in a professional, nonpartisan manner.  Fontes far outstripped Kolodin in campaign contributions, raising more than $2.6 million to Kolodin’s $605,000. The race for secretary of state was full of mud-slinging from both sides, with Kolodin accusing Fontes of failing to properly maintain voter rolls and running elections that aren’t secure. He also accused Fontes of working for the Sinaloa drug cartel and “representing pedophiles” when he was a public defender.  Fontes denied that, calling Kolodin a “wild-eyed fanatic” running a campaign on restoring election integrity after he spent years stoking doubt in the state’s elections.  Kolodin authored the legislation that became Proposition 144, a ballot question that asks voters to make numerous changes to Arizona elections, including requiring voters to show ID every time they cast a ballot, even if they vote by mail. The proposition doesn’t say how mail-in voters would do that, leaving the details up to the legislature to figure out later. Critics say that could mean the end of no-excuse vote by mail.  Although Kolodin has tried to distance himself during this campaign from some of his more extreme past positions, as a legislator, he’s backed numerous extreme changes to the state’s elections, including a bill that sought to abolish no-excuse mail-in voting.  Republicans implemented no-excuse vote-by-mail in Arizona in 1991. It is wildly popular, with about 80% of voters casting their ballots that way in each election. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc7726b22deeb6ab2fc Acton Wins Governor’s Race in Ohio te 2026-11-04T04:00:07.461Z Acton Wins Governor’s Race in Ohio Dr. Amy Acton’s candidacy had initially seemed a long shot, given Ohio’s longtime Republican lean and the deep pockets of her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc6726b22deeb6ab2e3 Amy Acton Beats Vivek Ramaswamy, Defying GOP Attack Ad te 2026-11-04T04:00:06.476Z Amy Acton Beats Vivek Ramaswamy, Defying GOP Attack Ad Ohio emerged as a closely watched battleground this midterm cycle despite its steady shift to the right over the past decade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc5726b22deeb6ab2da Ohio State Fans Have the Same Complaint About Buckeyes’ CFP Ranking te 2026-11-04T04:00:05.467Z Ohio State Fans Have the Same Complaint About Buckeyes’ CFP Ranking Ohio State fans criticized the first College Football Playoff rankings, claiming the committee punished them for one reason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc4726b22deeb6ab2d1 Florida Votes to Slash Property Taxes as Amendment 3 Passes te 2026-11-04T04:00:04.338Z Florida Votes to Slash Property Taxes as Amendment 3 Passes DeSantis and the Republican Party in the Sunshine State celebrated the amendment's passage, calling it a "big win." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaadc3726b22deeb6ab2c8 Analyst Convinced Lamar Jackson Has Played His Last Snap for the Ravens te 2026-11-04T04:00:03.143Z Analyst Convinced Lamar Jackson Has Played His Last Snap for the Ravens CBS NFL analyst Bryant McFadden predicts that Lamar Jackson will never play for the Ravens again after his thumb injury in Week 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaab6a726b22deeb6ab25e Deb Haaland Is Elected New Mexico’s Governor, a Historic Victory te 2026-11-04T03:50:02.423Z Deb Haaland Is Elected New Mexico’s Governor, a Historic Victory The former congresswoman and interior secretary pledged to resist the Trump administration. She will be the nation’s first female Native American governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c5726b22deeb6ab171 Katie Hobbs surges to giant early lead over Andy Biggs te 2026-11-04T03:30:13.194Z Katie Hobbs surges to giant early lead over Andy Biggs Gov. Katie Hobbs and John Giles, her lieutenant governor nominee, celebrate the initial batch of voting results at the Arizona Democratic Party's election night party in Phoenix on Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who outspent her Republican opponent Andy Biggs by 2.5 times, was leading the Arizona gubernatorial race by 18 points when the secretary of state posted initial election night results Tuesday night.  Unofficial election night results show the incumbent Hobbs with 58% of votes counted to Biggs’ 40%. Those votes are all early ballots that were returned prior to Election Day. Hundreds of thousands of voters cast ballots or turned in early ballots on Tuesday, and those have yet to be counted. “You smell that? Smells like victory!” U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego told the crowd at the Arizona Democratic Party’s election night watch party after the first round of results highly favored Democrats.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE That should be no surprise to those who followed the race, with Hobbs, the former Arizona Secretary of State, consistently polling ahead of her veteran Republican congressman opponent. Biggs made up some ground in the weeks leading up to the election, but a HighGround poll released Oct. 27 still showed the governor with a 12 point lead.  Hobbs raised a whopping $15 million this election cycle to Biggs’ nearly $5.8 million, blanketing the internet and airwaves in attack ads, while Biggs’ campaign lacked the funds to keep up.  Biggs, the former leader of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, was backed by Turning Point USA, the far-right organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk.  Turning Point PAC spent $18 million over the past two years to try to reelect Biggs, including by erecting “Democrats for Biggs” signs all over the Valley, in some neighborhoods at all four corners of every intersection.  Biggs is an election denier who was front and center in efforts to “Stop the Steal” after President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. He joined fellow Arizona GOP Congressman Paul Gosar in spreading doubt about the results of the 2020 election and made claims of voter disenfranchisement that were not backed up by evidence.  Former Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Rusty Bowers said Biggs called him the morning of January 6 asking him to sign onto a letter calling for the decertification of Arizona electors. Biggs, who voted to reject electoral votes for Biden from Arizona and other battleground states, later allegedly sought a pardon from Trump for his involvement; he denied ever doing so.  Like other MAGA candidates this election cycle, Biggs suffered from his loyalty to Trump, whose approval rating is at 37% amid high gas and grocery prices, an unpopular war in Iran and a shockingly violent mass deportation agenda.  Alongside her campaign’s spending, Hobbs got about $10 million in support from the Democratic Governors Association. The Republican Governors Association stayed out of the race and did not spend to back Biggs.  The nasty campaign saw both sides accusing the other of supporting pedophiles over their victims.  The Hobbs campaign pointed to Biggs’ blocking of legislation in 2013, when he was president of the Arizona Senate, that was meant to protect young girls who were part of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a polygamous and insular religious sect that split from the mainstream LDS church. In addition to polygamy, the splinter sect also practices child marriage, with girls as young as nine years old being forced into marriages with older men and church leaders. Biggs said he voted against the measure because it was poorly drafted and law enforcement didn’t support it.  The Biggs campaign went after Hobbs for vetoing legislation that would have increased penalties for sex offenders. Hobbs said the laws on the books were already sufficient and that the legislation was written too broadly.  Since she beat Republican Kari Lake by 17,000 votes in 2022, Hobbs has blocked some of the most extreme legislation passed by the Republicans who controlled both chambers of the Arizona Legislature during that time.  Since she took office in 2023, Hobbs has vetoed a record 541 pieces of legislation, almost all of it backed by only Republicans. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c3726b22deeb6ab153 Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina te 2026-11-04T03:30:11.921Z Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic challenger Annie Andrews has defeated appointed GOP Sen. Darline Graham, the younger sister of the late longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, to win a six-year term representing South Carolina in the Senate. With her major upset, Andrews, a pediatrician who ran as an outsider, becomes the first Democrat in nearly three decades to win a Senate election in South Carolina. Having a very familiar name in South Carolina and receiving two 11th-hour campaign trail stops by President Donald Trump weren't enough to help push Graham over the finish line in the ruby-red southeastern state. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The race became increasingly competitive in the final weeks of the campaign. And outside groups aligned with Republicans and Democrats poured cash and resources into the ballot box showdown at the 11th hour. With some of the top nonpartisan political handicappers shifting the contest in the direction of the Democrats, Trump traveled to South Carolina with less than two weeks until Election Day to rally with Graham. "She’s smart and incredible. She’ll never let you down," Trump said as he praised Graham at an Oct. 21 stop in Upstate South Carolina. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital that "South Carolina bows to no king." "President Trump tried to hand-pick his successor in South Carolina, and the voters emphatically rejected his choice. Americans are sick of electing MAGA puppets to higher office who enable Trump’s erratic behavior and blatant corruption," said Smith. During the general election campaign, Graham emphasized her support for Trump’s agenda, continuing her brother’s work in the Senate, and spotlighting cost of living issues. "I know how it feels to live paycheck to paycheck. There's been many years in my life that I've lived paycheck to paycheck like a lot of South Carolinians. So I know they're feeling it at the gas pumps," Graham said in a recent interview on Fox News' "America Reports." "Suspending the gas tax, that's a temporary solution. I'm all for that. I'm glad that President Trump eased regulations on red-dyed diesel. I think that helps farmers. But the long-term solution is easing regulations on drilling and oil refineries." Andrews also made affordability, along with healthcare costs, a centerpiece of her Senate campaign, and highlighted her experience as a pediatrician working with children and families. "I never in a million years thought I would be running for federal office, let alone a US Senate seat, but I have 20 years of experience working inside America's broken healthcare system, coming face to face with all of Washington's failures in my hospital exam rooms. And I take that experience and I bring it to the campaign trail," Andrews emphasized in a recent Fox News Digital interview. After her brother's sudden death in July, GOP Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham to fill the remainder of the late senator's current term, which concludes at the end of this year. At the time of his death, Lindsey Graham had won renomination in South Carolina's June primary. With Trump's urging and support, Graham ran in a special Republican Senate nomination primary to succeed her brother. She defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in a late August runoff election after the two advanced two weeks earlier from a crowded 10-candidate primary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c2726b22deeb6ab14a Trump Bedminster golf course falls to Dems as Republicans lose key House seat te 2026-11-04T03:30:10.904Z Trump Bedminster golf course falls to Dems as Republicans lose key House seat A key New Jersey swing district is falling out of Republicans' grasp on Tuesday night in a critical victory for House Democrats. New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, which is where President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course is located, is projected to be represented next year by former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett after she is projected to defeat Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J. Kean, the son of former Garden State Gov. Tom Kean Sr., was seeking a third term representing the affluent area encompassing suburbs and exurbs of New York City. DEMS PICK CHALLENGER FOR GOP CONGRESSMAN WHO VANISHED FROM PUBLIC VIEW AMID HEALTH MYSTERY Multiple election forecasts, including Fox News Power Rankings, projected that he would lose to Bennett in what was expected to be an overall difficult year for Republicans trying to keep their congressional majorities. Kean is known to keep a low profile on Capitol Hill. But he was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year over a four-month absence from Congress that he later revealed was due to his getting treatment for depression. He received some blowback, however, for not revealing the specifics of his issue until his return. REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN WILL END MONTHSLONG ABSENCE FROM DC AFTER MISSING 135 ROLL CALL VOTES "When I first informed the public that I was dealing with a medical issue, I was still trying to understand what was happening myself. When I said I hoped to return in a matter of weeks, I believed it. Those were the best estimates the doctors could provide. But, as the over 48 million of my fellow Americans being treated for this illness have come to discover, there is no timeline for healing. There is no timeline for recovery. Only the work of getting better one day at a time," Kean said on the House floor when he returned. He defended Trump's economic record and war in Iran during his and Bennett's first and only debate, while she criticized the president's tariffs and blamed the Middle East conflict for the high gas prices Americans are grappling with. Kean told Fox News Digital of his own record in August, "I've been a really effective legislator who's brought things back to the district, who's listened to my constituents on their needs and their concerns, in contrast to my opponent, who has really been a very abject partisan." Republicans across the U.S. have been sandbagged by Trump's low approval numbers, despite the president crisscrossing the country in the weeks before the election in a bid to turn out the base. FOX NEWS POLL: AS ECONOMIC PAIN DEEPENS, DISAPPROVAL OF TRUMP HITS NEW HIGH Several House Republicans told Fox News Digital as of early Tuesday night that they had given up hope of keeping the majority. "It's a bloodbath," one senior House GOP aide said. And Kean's district was one of the earliest ones where GOP groups waved the white flag. Fox News Digital was told by multiple sources last month that the House GOP leadeship-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund and Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. were pulling their investments out of the district to triage races in other parts of the country. A source close to Kean's campaign brushed it off at the time, telling Fox News Digital they were set for cash.  Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told attendees at a fundraiser for Kean that Fox News Digital attended in August, "We consider this a top three race, not just a top 10. That's how important it is to us. It has a target on its back." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c1726b22deeb6ab141 Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years te 2026-11-04T03:30:09.913Z Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win Georgia's gubernatorial race against Republican businessman Rick Jackson — flipping the governor's mansion blue for the first time in more than two decades. Fox News Decision Des projects the former Atlanta mayor will become the Peach State's first female governor and the first Black woman elected governor in American history. The victory marks a major breakthrough for Democrats in one of the nation's most closely contested swing states. Georgia voters had not elected a Democratic governor since Roy Barnes won the 1998 election and took office in 1999, with Republicans capturing the governor's mansion in 2002 and holding it ever since. GOP GOVERNOR CANDIDATE SKIPS DEBATE AGAINST FORMER BIDEN ADVISOR, REPLACED BY EMPTY PODIUM Fellow Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff also won his race for reelection, Fox News Decision Desk projects. Bottoms, who served as Atlanta's mayor from 2018 to 2022, later joined former President Joe Biden's White House as a senior advisor and director of the Office of Public Engagement. She emerged from the Democratic primary to face Jackson in the open-seat race to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Jackson, a wealthy healthcare executive and first-time candidate, poured more than $200 million of his personal fortune into his campaign. He defeated Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican primary runoff , setting up the general election against Bottoms. The race drew national attention in a state that has shifted from a longtime Republican stronghold into a presidential battleground. Biden narrowly carried Georgia in 2020, becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the state since Bill Clinton in 1992, before President Donald Trump returned it to the Republican column in 2024. GIANNO CALDWELL: BOTTOMS RAN ATLANTA INTO THE GROUND. WE CAN’T LET HER DO IT TO GEORGIA Bottoms campaigned on expanding Medicaid, raising the state's minimum wage and increasing pay for public employees, while Jackson called for phasing out Georgia's income tax and pitched himself as a political outsider who would bring a businessman's approach to state government. Jackson repeatedly targeted Bottoms' record as Atlanta mayor, while Bottoms attacked the Republican's massive self-funding and sought to tie him to Trump. Bottoms' victory ends a Republican run in the governor's office that began with Sonny Perdue's election in 2002 and continued through the administrations of Nathan Deal and Kemp. Fox News' Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6c0726b22deeb6ab138 Hillary Clinton warns Dems may squander midterm victory if they fail to stay focused after election te 2026-11-04T03:30:08.873Z Hillary Clinton warns Dems may squander midterm victory if they fail to stay focused after election Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned on the "Pivot" podcast that even if Democrats score major victories in the midterms, they could squander their gains if they fail to focus on the issues that matter to voters most. Clinton spoke with "Pivot" podcast co-hosts Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway at a live Election Night event and predicted a Democratic wave. "I think we're going to wake up to a Democratic House and a Democratic Senate," she told the co-hosts. Galloway agreed with Clinton's prediction but warned that it may be a short-term victory if Democrats do not respond to voter concerns. BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON MAKE ELEVENTH-HOUR MIDTERM MOVES AS PARTY'S OLD GUARD FACES NEW REALITY "Let's count our chickens and assume we take the House and the Senate and it's Nov. 4. I would argue it's a lease, not a mortgage, dating, not a relationship," he said. "I think that it'll be a function of not them loving Democrats, but hating us less." "What do you think the Democratic Party needs to do or Democratic leadership — what are two or three things you think they need to do immediately such that we can turn this into something enduring going into ‘28 instead of just them flipping back in 24 months," he asked. Clinton agreed, warning that Democrats would need to capitalize on any midterm victories and follow through on their agenda if they want to win in 2028 as well. "You're absolutely right, Scott. If the Democrats don't go in with an agenda and have the discipline to enact that agenda, then they're going to lose the kind of support that they're going to gain in this election," she said. TIM WALZ WARNS DEMOCRATS WILL FACE RECKONING IF THEY WIN POWER AND FAIL TO DELIVER CHANGE Clinton said Democrats could capitalize on potential midterm victories by focusing on affordability, corruption and investigations into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "Number one, they ought to look at the affordability agenda. What's going to be in that? I think there are several things, one of which is healthcare costs, but there also can be even more fast tracking of, you know, housing starts, taking a hard look at how we can, you know, shift the burden on fossil fuel costs from consumers to the oil and gas companies which have recorded record profits," she said. "So I think that there's a lot of good work being done right now to put together an affordability package." "Secondly, an anti-corruption package. You know, people have to feel that this issue of corruption is going to be front and center, because it has been costing money," she said. "People have been benefiting at the expense of, you know, everyday Americans, consumers, people who get up every day and try to make a living." The final step, she said, would be to do some investigations into DOGE's impact. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We still don't even know the damage that Elon Musk did through DOGE," Clinton remarked. "We don't know what data was illegally taken, your social security data, your Medicare data … where is it? What's it being used for? We need to get to the bottom of this." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6be726b22deeb6ab12d 5 Things to Know About South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews te 2026-11-04T03:30:06.785Z 5 Things to Know About South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews Dr. Andrews, who won a major upset in a conservative state, is a pediatrician who distanced herself from her party. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6bd726b22deeb6ab112 Map of States With Official State Guns as Idaho Voters Choose Theirs te 2026-11-04T03:30:05.216Z Map of States With Official State Guns as Idaho Voters Choose Theirs Idaho voters are picking from six firearms to become the state's official gun, joining 11 states that have already named one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa6bb726b22deeb6ab109 Jaguars Lose DaVon Hamilton, Eric Murray for Season Ahead of Ravens Game te 2026-11-04T03:30:03.388Z Jaguars Lose DaVon Hamilton, Eric Murray for Season Ahead of Ravens Game Jacksonville must replace two defensive starters on a short week before Thursday’s trip to Baltimore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa465726b22deeb6ab09f Mamdani-backed socialist wins NYC House seat as DSA expands its reach in Congress te 2026-11-04T03:20:05.443Z Mamdani-backed socialist wins NYC House seat as DSA expands its reach in Congress Claire Valdez, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 7th Congressional District, is projected to win her congressional race against Republican challenger Melvin Rivera, a community activist, on Tuesday evening in the race to fill the seat of outgoing Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y. Velázquez, who has held the seat since 2013 and has been a member of Congress since 1993, is retiring. The district’s strong Democratic lean made Valdez the favorite, and her victory marks another noteworthy win for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in the 2026 midterms. MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALISTS LOOK TO TAKE NEW YORK PLAYBOOK NATIONWIDE AFTER PRIMARY VICTORIES In the June primary, New York’s 7th District was seen as a proxy for the direction of the party. During that race, Valdez faced off against a crowded field of other congressional hopefuls. Among them was Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president. While Valdez enjoyed the backing of the DSA and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, Reynoso received support from more established Democrats — including the outgoing Velázquez. "It’s very nice to get to New York for a few years and to have opinions about other elected officials without knowing the history and the struggle and who was there fighting corrupt government," Velázquez told the New York Times ahead of the primary. JEFFRIES' SOCIALISM DILEMMA: NEW YORK VICTORIES EXPOSE DEMOCRATIC PARTY DIVIDE "Now, all of the sudden, people want to come in and decide who is the best candidate with total disregard to the history, the background." U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries didn’t endorse in the race, but surmised the divides at play in the race, noting the DSA’s break with many other New York Democratic figures, including Letitia James, the state’s attorney general. "Nydia Velázquez and a coalition of very progressive Democrats, including Tish James… along with the Working Families Party and many of the unions… are on one side of that race, with DSA on the other," Jeffries told reporters in June. Valdez based her primary platform on promises to abolish ICE and implement a Green New Deal-style approach to climate change. She also supports universal rent control and Medicare for All. Her platform attracted the backing of the DSA in January. DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN WARNS OF 'DANGEROUS' SOCIALIST AGENDA AFTER FAR-LEFT PRIMARY WINS "With this endorsement, Valdez’s campaign will be powered by the same volunteer army that propelled Mayor Zohran Mamdani to victory in 2025… Valdez is the only candidate running in NY-7 who has committed to not taking money from the real estate industry," the group stated in a press release. Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital, "It is not surprising she won given how blue that district is." "We are a big tent party and that means there are going to be some folks on the far left who win. But for us to win in competitive red or swing states we should nominate candidates like Roy Cooper and James Talarico," Smith added. Valdez isn’t the only DSA-backed candidate in New York to prompt considerations about the future of the Democratic Party. In a very similar primary race, Darializa Avila Chevalier, another DSA candidate, beat out incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., a high-ranking Democrat and the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The wins have captured national attention and drawn criticism from some Democrats who have criticized the DSA’s growth in the party. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who has not shied away from confrontations, has been one of the few Democrats to express alarm about the kind of candidates carrying the party’s banner. "I mean, you look at some of the things that people have said. Abolish prison, abolish the border, abolish ICE, I mean these crazy people — I have colleagues in my caucus that refuse to even call this out," Fetterman told Fox News Digital earlier this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa463726b22deeb6ab07e Where Russell Wilson Shockingly Ranks Caleb Williams Among NFL QBs After Week 8 te 2026-11-04T03:20:03.370Z Where Russell Wilson Shockingly Ranks Caleb Williams Among NFL QBs After Week 8 Russell Wilson confidently proclaims that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is one of the best QBS in the NFL after his Week 8 win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa20d726b22deeb6aaf60 Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson reportedly in the mix for NC State head-coaching job te 2026-11-04T03:10:05.086Z Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson reportedly in the mix for NC State head-coaching job Russell Wilson could be trading a TV studio for a Saturday sideline. Reports surfaced Tuesday, via NFL insider Adam Schefter, that the 37-year-old former Super Bowl champion interviewed for the open NC State head coaching job. The Wolfpack fired Dave Doeren on Oct. 24 after a 3-4 start. Athletic director Boo Corrigan is reportedly targeting two program icons in the search, Wilson and Philip Rivers. After retiring from the NFL in June following 14 seasons, 10 Pro Bowls, and a ring in Seattle, Wilson is barely two months into his CBS studio role and already eyeing a return to college football. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Wilson started in Raleigh in 2008 and played through 2010, until then-coach Tom O'Brien picked Mike Glennon when Wilson refused to give up baseball. He transferred to Wisconsin, won a Big Ten title, went in the third round to Seattle, and built a Hall of Fame career. Today, the program that pushed him out wants him back in charge. FORMER NFL QB PHILIP RIVERS HAS BECOME A SERIOUS OPTION FOR NC STATE OPENING AMID COLLEGE FOOTBALL CAROUSEL Then there is Rivers. The 44-year-old has spent the last six seasons coaching St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama to consecutive state semifinals. Rivers reportedly told NC State he wants to finish his high school season first. Though Wilson is a hot name to target, he has never coached a single snap at any level. Hiring a first-time coach is a wild roll of the dice, but the modern game is driven by NIL money and roster management. Wilson has the name recognition to lock down booster support. Before transferring to Wisconsin, Wilson accounted for 93 total touchdowns in Raleigh. In the pros, he piled up nearly 47,000 career passing yards, 353 touchdown passes, a Super Bowl ring and a Walter Payton Man of the Year award. RUSSELL WILSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM NFL AFTER 14 SEASONS Targeting Wilson proves NC State wants national attention and booster money above all else, leaving the question of whether he can actually run a sideline to be answered later. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aeaa20a726b22deeb6aaf3f A Midterm Verdict on Trumpism: A Presidency Unmoored or Unleashed? te 2026-11-04T03:10:02.595Z A Midterm Verdict on Trumpism: A Presidency Unmoored or Unleashed? Trump entered his second term with a cloak of invincibility that has been tested in elections in Brazil, Israel and now at home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9fb5726b22deeb6aaec6 Hall of Famer Pleads With Lamar Jackson to Ditch Ravens, Save Struggling AFC Team te 2026-11-04T03:00:05.013Z Hall of Famer Pleads With Lamar Jackson to Ditch Ravens, Save Struggling AFC Team Hall of Famer Michael Irvin urges Lamar Jackson to leave the Baltimore Ravens and join the Miami Dolphins when his contract ends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9fb3726b22deeb6aaebd Russell Wilson Lands Surprise Interview for College Head Coaching Job te 2026-11-04T03:00:03.505Z Russell Wilson Lands Surprise Interview for College Head Coaching Job Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson could be a college football head coach in the near future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9d5f726b22deeb6aae37 Paul Pelosi hit with 6-month driving ban after pleading no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run te 2026-11-04T02:50:07.694Z Paul Pelosi hit with 6-month driving ban after pleading no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run Paul Pelosi is banned from getting behind the wheel for six months after crashing into a parked car and leaving the scene in California wine country, landing the former House speaker’s husband back in court four years after his DUI conviction. Pelosi, 86, struck an unoccupied parked vehicle in Yountville on July 3 and left the scene, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced Tuesday. The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pleaded no contest to misdemeanor hit-and-run and a traffic infraction for making an unlawful turn. PAUL PELOSI ABSENT FROM FIRST COURT APPEARANCE ON HIT-AND-RUN CHARGE IN NAPA COUNTY CRASH CASE Napa County Superior Court Judge Scott R.L. Young placed Pelosi on one year of probation and prohibited him from driving for six months, the maximum period allowed under the California Vehicle Code provisions cited by prosecutors. Young also ordered Pelosi to complete a 10-day work program and report to the Napa County Department of Corrections for booking only by Nov. 20. WATCH: PELOSI DODGES QUESTIONS ON HUSBAND'S NEW HIT-AND-RUN CHARGE Pelosi paid $11,191.14 in restitution to the vehicle’s owner as part of the plea agreement, according to the district attorney’s office. He was also ordered to pay court fines and fees. The July collision involved a parked Tesla, according to the criminal complaint previously reported by Fox News Digital. Pelosi was allegedly driving a burgundy Maserati convertible and left without attempting to identify the owner or leaving the information required under California law. PELOSI STAFFER PUMPS THE BRAKES WHEN PRESSED ON HUSBAND'S HIT-AND-RUN: 'THAT'S ENOUGH' Deputies later located Pelosi about a half-mile away. He allegedly told officers he had intended to return to the scene. Pelosi previously faced criminal charges over a different Napa County crash in 2022, when he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI. TIGER WOODS SET FOR PLEA CHANGE HEARING AFTER DUI ARREST FOLLOWING FLORIDA ROLLOVER CRASH That conviction required him to attend a DUI education program and use an ignition interlock device, along with probation, restitution and fines. His driving history also includes a 1957 crash in San Mateo County that killed his 19-year-old brother, The New York Times reported. Pelosi was behind the wheel, but a jury cleared him of wrongdoing. More recently, Pelosi accumulated traffic infractions across four Bay Area counties, according to the Times. The outlet reported violations in Napa, San Mateo, Marin and San Francisco involving speeding, running a red light, driving against traffic on a one-way street and cellphone use without a hands-free device. Prosecutors said the public attention surrounding Pelosi’s case prompted the announcement, noting that misdemeanor hit-and-run cases involving only property damage generally do not receive a news release. Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9d5d726b22deeb6aae16 Donald Trump’s Home County Shifts Massively Towards Democrats te 2026-11-04T02:50:05.311Z Donald Trump’s Home County Shifts Massively Towards Democrats Trump’s home county swung about 10 points toward Democrats from 2024 even as Republicans kept their hold on Florida. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b0b726b22deeb6aadb5 Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween te 2026-11-04T02:40:11.510Z Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween A California teen released after a prior shooting arrest is now accused of gunning down a pregnant mother of four at a Spirit Halloween store, prompting prosecutors to push to try the 17-year-old as an adult. Monte Smith was arrested Nov. 2 after the attack at Fairfield’s Solano Town Center left Constance Hages, 31, dead and six others wounded, according to Fairfield police. The Solano County District Attorney’s Office has also charged him with two counts of murder and asked a judge to move his case to adult court. CALIFORNIA GUNMAN REPEATEDLY RELEASED BEFORE DEADLY RAMPAGE, FIERY SHOOTOUT WITH DEPUTIES Smith had already been arrested in another shooting before the deadly attack at Spirit Halloween, according to Fairfield police. That case involved gunfire in a local high school parking lot after school hours in 2025. He received a sentence and was later released, the department said. "It’s time for change in California," Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall said, according to KTVU. "I don’t know how many more people have to die at the hands of youth. Hopefully we’ve had plenty enough." MARYLAND MAN ACCUSED OF GIRL'S FATAL SHOOTING RELEASED FROM PRISON DAYS BEFORE Prosecutors also pointed to Smith’s record in explaining why they want him kept in custody. "Due to the seriousness of these crimes, the Minor’s criminal record, and the threat to public safety, the People will argue that Smith remain detained," the DA’s office said. TWO TEEN SUSPECTS HELD AFTER 5 FAMILY MEMBERS KILLED IN 'TARGETED MASS SHOOTING' The filing also alleges a prior violent-offense conviction, described as a strike, though the DA’s announcement did not specify the underlying offense. Hages’ death has left four children without their mother, according to a GoFundMe organized by her aunt, Clanisha Morton. Police confirmed Hages was pregnant when she was killed. "Constance was deeply loved, and her absence has created an overwhelming void in the lives of everyone who knew and cherished her," Morton wrote. The family is raising money for funeral expenses and care for her children. 15-YEAR-OLD ACCUSED OF FIRING INTO CROWD DURING DEADLY SEATTLE MASS SHOOTING CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE The gunfire erupted around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30, after Smith allegedly walked into the store and spotted another customer whom investigators believe he intended to target, police said. He pulled out a firearm and fired multiple rounds, striking that person and six others, according to police. Hages died at the scene. Investigators have not identified the intended target or said what led to the shooting. Smith fled within minutes, just as officers arrived, police said. As first responders treated the wounded, a school resource officer helped investigators identify the suspect. The officer recognized Smith as a former student while reviewing surveillance video from the store and immediately alerted detectives, according to police. That recognition helped identify him within hours of the initial 911 call, and detectives ultimately located him at a residence in neighboring Suisun City. Police initially withheld Smith’s name because of his age. The DA’s office later publicly identified him in its charging announcement. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SHOOTING KILLS TEEN, INJURES CHILD AND TWO OTHERS The FBI also assisted with the investigation, confirming to Fox News Digital that its Evidence Response Team helped Fairfield police process a portion of the crime scene. Along with the two murder counts, Smith faces three counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon and multiple gun enhancements, according to the DA’s office. Prosecutors also filed a multiple-murder special circumstance allegation. The office announced that Smith’s arraignment and detention hearing was scheduled for Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. Its request to prosecute him as an adult requires a judge’s approval. Police have not identified the school involved in the earlier shooting or said when Smith was released in that case. In a Saturday update on the surviving victims, police said a 16-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man and a 32-year-old man were in critical condition, while a 23-year-old man was in critical but stable condition. Two other men, ages 19 and 43, had been treated for gunshot wounds and released. The department’s arrest announcement did not provide updated conditions. "Although an arrest has been made, our work is not over," Fairfield police said. "The criminal justice process will now move forward, and we remain committed to ensuring accountability for the lives impacted by this senseless act of violence." Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Fairfield police at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b09726b22deeb6aada8 Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins in Georgia to Become First Black Woman Elected U.S. Governor te 2026-11-04T02:40:09.588Z Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins in Georgia to Become First Black Woman Elected U.S. Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta, is the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state and the first Democrat to win the office in Georgia in decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b08726b22deeb6aad8f Democrats Score Early Win With Jon Ossoff Over Mike Collins in Georgia te 2026-11-04T02:40:08.511Z Democrats Score Early Win With Jon Ossoff Over Mike Collins in Georgia Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff defeated Republican Representative Mike Collins in Georgia on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b07726b22deeb6aad86 Byron Donalds Beats David Jolly, Becoming Florida's First Black Governor te 2026-11-04T02:40:07.288Z Byron Donalds Beats David Jolly, Becoming Florida's First Black Governor The contest was shaped by local concerns, like data centers, but also nationwide feelings about Trump and his agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b06726b22deeb6aad7d Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 Draws Record-Breaking TV Ratings te 2026-11-04T02:40:06.084Z Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 Draws Record-Breaking TV Ratings Game 7 of the Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals draws over 3.3 million viewers, potentially setting a historic ratings record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b04726b22deeb6aad74 Fans Have Strong Reaction to Notre Dame’s Shocking CFP Ranking te 2026-11-04T02:40:04.723Z Fans Have Strong Reaction to Notre Dame’s Shocking CFP Ranking The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a surprising ranking in the first CFP poll of the 2026 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9b01726b22deeb6aad4d Ciscomani vs. Mendoza: Tucson-area House race could take days te 2026-11-04T02:40:01.971Z Ciscomani vs. Mendoza: Tucson-area House race could take days Southern Arizona voters cast ballots Tuesday in the race for the 6th Congressional District, a seat national forecasters rate among the most competitive in the country.  GOP Rep. Juan Ciscomani is defending his seat from Democratic challenger JoAnna Mendoza in the district which covers parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties and includes much of eastern Tucson, as well as communities in southeastern Arizona. .  Next door, Rep. Adelita Grijalva was expected to cruise to reelection in Congressional District 7, which spans the southwestern corner of Arizona, in a rematch with Republican challenger Daniel Butierez.  In the closely watched District 6 race, Ciscomani and Mendoza made a final push to voters on Tuesday. They spent the day canvassing and speaking to voters at poll sites around metro Tucson. JoAnna Mendoza, left, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District, talks with supporter Brenda Robbins in Casa Grande, Ariz., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Ciscomani visited several polling sites around the district and cast his ballot on Tuesday afternoon in Marana, joined by his parents, wife and other relatives, making his case to voters. “At the end of the day, what you want from a government elected official is to have results,” he told reporters outside the polls. “For four years I have been demonstrating and bringing in results, the role in the Appropriations Committee, these are things that add up and that actually make a difference for our community.” Mendoza, who voted early by mail, began her day in her hometown of Eloy, and then made her way to the Tucson metro area, campaigning with fellow Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly. She canvassed with supporters well into Tuesday afternoon.  “What we need to do is elect people who actually care about the people in their district,” she told Arizona Luminaria, “Who are actually going to take action, who are going to protect the Constitution and who are going to put a check on this administration.” Both candidates acknowledged the possibility that the race would not be decided by Tuesday night.  Ciscomani is seeking his third term But his victory margins illustrate how competitive the district has been since it was redrawn in 2022: Republicans, Democrats and independent voters each make up about a third of the electorate.  That year, Ciscomani beat Democrat Kirsten Engel by over 5,200 votes. He won their 2024 rematch by just under 11,000 votes.  “I feel like when the district is as tight as ours, it forces everyone to get out there and try to make sense of their positions,” Ciscomani said. “Which is what we’ve done to go out there and not only earn Republican votes, but definitely earn independent votes, and even some Democrat votes.” Mendoza is running for office for the first time, and said she was trying to stay in the moment and not think too far ahead.  “I don’t think there’s anything that could really prepare you for this,” she said. “It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. The closest I would say is deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan.” For many voters casting a ballot on Tuesday, deciding who to support in the congressional election was just as important as casting a vote against the opposing candidate or party.  Susan Shoemaker, an Oro Valley resident voted Tuesday morning at the town’s public library. The registered Republican said she was motivated to vote in order to show her opposition to Democrats like Mendoza, who she felt were moving too far to the left. She voted for Ciscomani.  “I’ve met him before, I like what he stands for,” she said. “Everybody wants to lie about everybody, I feel he’s upfront.” Michael Prochnau of Tucson said the current administration’s handling of the economy, the war in Iran, and concerns over corruption, convinced him to vote down ballot for Democrats, including Mendoza. “Ciscomani really marches in step with the current administration, regardless of the issues,” he said. “I feel like Mendoza, while not bringing a ton of experience, I like her background, her stance on taxation and some of the immigration issues.” In 2022, the District 6 race was called after six days. In 2024, the race was called after eight days. District 7, which includes heavily Latino areas of the Tucson and Phoenix metro areas, is considered to be a safe Democrat district.  The post Ciscomani vs. Mendoza: Tucson-area House race could take days appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98b0726b22deeb6aad02 Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida’s first Black governor te 2026-11-04T02:30:08.127Z Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida’s first Black governor Rep. Byron Donalds just made history as the first Black politician to win a gubernatorial election in Florida as Fox News Decision Desk projected the congressman winning Tuesday's election.  He is also the first Black Republican in the nation's history elected governor. Donalds, a three-term congressman from southwest Florida, defeated Democratic rival former Rep. David Jolly in a close race to win the Sunshine State's gubernatorial election, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. With his victory, the top House ally of President Donald Trump and MAGA champion with a growing national profile will succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in steering the nation's third most populous state. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Continuing and building upon DeSantis' conservative agenda was a key part of Donalds' campaign for governor. "The people of Florida love the trajectory set by Governor DeSantis. We're going to maintain that trajectory, and we're going to build it and take Florida to a whole new level," Donalds told Fox News Digital earlier this year. Donalds was endorsed by Trump in February of last year, before he even formally launched his campaign for governor. Donalds declared his candidacy for governor during an appearance on Fox News' "Hannity." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Backed by Trump, Donalds won nearly half the vote in Florida's August GOP gubernatorial primary. He topped a crowded field of rivals that included Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, and business executive James Fishback. Donalds made headlines in late September when some references to Trump, whose approval ratings have continued to decline, were scrubbed from his campaign website. A New York City native, Donalds moved to Florida to attend college. He worked in the finance, insurance, and banking fields before entering politics. A one-time Democrat, he became a Republican in 2010 amid the Tea Party movement. Donalds was elected to the Florida House in 2016, serving two terms before winning a seat in Congress. Jolly, a Florida native who served as a top advisor to then-Rep. Bill Young, also worked as a lawyer and a lobbyist before winning a special congressional election in March of 2014. He won a full two-year term to the House later that year before losing re-election in 2016. After leaving office he became a vocal Trump critic and a cable news political commentator. Jolly left the GOP in 2018 and became a Democrat last year before launching his gubernatorial campaign. During their showdown for governor, Donalds showcased anti-socialism messaging, repeatedly claiming that Jolly embraced "radical socialism." Firing back, Jolly told Fox News two weeks ago, "Byron Donalds is a liar. I've condemned socialism in the DSA [Democratic Socialists of America] hundreds of times, and he knows that." Florida was once the largest of the general election battlegrounds, but the state has shifted to the right over the past decade. DeSantis won his 2022 re-election by nearly 20 points and Trump carried the state by 13 points in his 2024 White House re-election victory. But despite Republicans enjoying a roughly 1.5 million registered voter advantage over the Democrats in the Sunshine State, Democrats are competitive again in Florida thanks to a rough political climate facing the GOP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98ae726b22deeb6aacf6 Democrat Pia Dandiya Wins Open Congressional Seat in Florida te 2026-11-04T02:30:06.014Z Democrat Pia Dandiya Wins Open Congressional Seat in Florida Ms. Dandiya, a former high school principal, is set to become Florida’s first South Asian member of Congress after winning a district Republicans had gerrymandered in their favor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98ac726b22deeb6aacdb Keisha Lance Bottoms Beats Rick Jackson, Becomes First Black Woman Governor te 2026-11-04T02:30:04.774Z Keisha Lance Bottoms Beats Rick Jackson, Becomes First Black Woman Governor Democrats flipped the governor’s mansion that had been held by Republicans for over two decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea98ab726b22deeb6aacd2 Giants' John Harbaugh Has Blunt Message for Critics of Aggressive Trade Tactics te 2026-11-04T02:30:03.494Z Giants' John Harbaugh Has Blunt Message for Critics of Aggressive Trade Tactics Giants head coach John Harbaugh isn’t backing down after calling a Titans owner in the Jeffery Simmons chase. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9661726b22deeb6aac5c Byron Donalds, Staunch Trump Supporter, Wins Florida Governor’s Race Against David Jolly te 2026-11-04T02:20:17.835Z Byron Donalds, Staunch Trump Supporter, Wins Florida Governor’s Race Against David Jolly Mr. Donalds will become Florida’s first Black governor, maintaining his party’s hold on a state that has not put a Democrat in the job since the 1990s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9656726b22deeb6aac41 Bears Legend Brian Urlacher Reveals True Feelings About Jeffery Simmons Trade te 2026-11-04T02:20:06.813Z Bears Legend Brian Urlacher Reveals True Feelings About Jeffery Simmons Trade Bears legend Brian Urlacher claims that the team trading two first-round picks for Jeffery Simmons was "a steal". Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9655726b22deeb6aac38 Adam Schefter Names the 2 QBs Most Likely to be Moved Before NFL Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T02:20:05.239Z Adam Schefter Names the 2 QBs Most Likely to be Moved Before NFL Trade Deadline The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and Adam Schefter has named two quarterbacks who could be moved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9652726b22deeb6aac12 Arizona proposition results 2026: Statewide, Tucson and Pima County measures te 2026-11-04T02:20:02.842Z Arizona proposition results 2026: Statewide, Tucson and Pima County measures In addition to eight statewide ballot questions, Tucson-area voters made decisions ranging from electricity to how we fund our zoo. And depending on where you live, you might have additional questions, including proposals about schools and local taxes. Local ballot measures Prop. 421: Tucson Electric Power franchise Prop. 422: Reid Park Zoo sales tax Prop. 424: Northwest Fire District bonds Prop. 425: Pima County spending limit Prop. 431: Oro Valley general plan Education questions Prop. 430: Pima Community College bond Prop. 423: Extending Vail Unified School District’s override Prop. 426: Amphitheater Public Schools sale or long-term lease of six school sites Prop. 427: Pima Joint Technical Education District bond Prop. 428: Extending Sahuarita Unified School District’s override Prop. 429: Extending Tanque Verde Unified School District’s override Statewide propositions The post Arizona proposition results 2026: Statewide, Tucson and Pima County measures appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea9403726b22deeb6aabdf Election Night 2026: Follow Maricopa’s results live te 2026-11-04T02:10:11.124Z Election Night 2026: Follow Maricopa’s results live The signs are coming down and the votes are going up. Months of campaign signs, candidate forums, mailers and door knocking came down to one moment Tuesday night: 7 p.m., when polls closed across Maricopa and the vote-counting began. The first unofficial results are expected shortly after 8 p.m., giving voters an early look at where the races stand. Those numbers will largely reflect early ballots returned before Election Day. Ballots cast today at polling places across Pinal County will be processed overnight, with more results expected through the week. But before the county starts crunching the numbers, InMaricopa readers already had their say. In our informal reader poll, challenger Tena Dugan led the field for Maricopa City Council with 36% of the popular vote, followed by Councilmember Henry Wade at 26%. Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi garnered 24% of the support, while challenger Chrystal O’Jon received 14%. Nicolas Yendrzeski took the top spot in the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board race with 30% of votes, closely followed by Board President Patti Coutre at 28%. Loraine Conely trailed at 15%, followed by Latrinda Williams (14%) and Lisa Garcia (13%). The political crystal ball extended beyond City Hall and the school board, showing readers favored incumbents in most district and state races. Rep. Teresa Martinez led reader polling for the Arizona House of Representatives with 40% of votes, closely followed by Rep. Chris Lopez (33%) and Julia Gusse (24%). Sen. T.J. Shope topped the state Senate race over challenger Elaine Aldrete by 21 percentage points. Rep. Eli Crane came out 12 percentage points ahead in the race for U.S. House District 2 over former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, and challenger Andy Biggs narrowly led Gov. Katie Hobbs by a mere 3 percentage points. Of course, a reader poll isn’t a ballot box. The real verdict is still being counted. Meanwhile, we’ll be making a late-night coffee while tracking the numbers, checking in with candidates and watching to see which campaigns will have reason to celebrate in the coming days. – Monica D. Spencer Vincent Manfredi is the owner of InMaricopa.  The post Election Night 2026: Follow Maricopa’s results live appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea93ff726b22deeb6aabb9 Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says te 2026-11-04T02:10:07.605Z Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says It’s time for rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano to take center stage. On Thursday night, the undrafted UConn product will go from simulating plays in his living room with his wife to making his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars. First-year Baltimore Ravens coach Jessie Minter confirmed that Fagnano, who has spent most of the season as the team’s No. 3 quarterback, will start Thursday night. It is unclear whether Tyler Huntley will serve as his backup after the veteran quarterback sustained an injury in the Ravens’ Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. With his start in Week 9, Fagnano will become only the second undrafted rookie to start a regular-season game for the Ravens. "It's special," Fagnano said. "It's really the only way I can think about it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Fagnano is moving to the top of Baltimore’s depth chart after Lamar Jackson’s return from a three-game absence was cut short by a thumb injury early in Sunday’s 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jackson had missed those games because of a high left ankle sprain. Fagnano has also dealt with injury concerns after stepping in for the injured Jackson and Huntley. He practiced with a brace on his right ankle on Tuesday. "Every game you got bumps and bruises," Fagnano said. "It's just football, a physical game we play. It feels good, though." Fagnano earned one of the Ravens roster spots after he put together what was widely considered a strong preseason. The 25-year-old threw for 91 yards in his NFL debut. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! LAMAR JACKSON GOES FROM BEING A PROBLEM FOR 31 NFL TEAMS TO BECOMING A PROBLEM FOR THE RAVENS "He's cool, calm and collected," Minter said about Fagnano. "He doesn't really get rattled." Baltimore has dropped three consecutive games and enters Week 9 in the cellar of the AFC North. GIANTS BENCH JAMEIS WINSTON, WILL START JJ MCCARTHY WEEKS AFTER TRADING FOR HIM: REPORT The Ravens recently added quarterbacks Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis to the roster as injuries depleted the position. Only one undrafted quarterback, Cooper Rush, has made his first regular-season start in a prime-time game. That number will rise to two Thursday when Fagnano takes the first snap for the Ravens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91ab726b22deeb6aab39 Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally te 2026-11-04T02:00:11.946Z Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally The Fox News Decision Desk projects former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina defeating former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, a close ally of President Donald Trump. The high-profile and expensive ballot box showdown gives Democrats another seat in the Senate as Cooper prepares to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. The race was projected as a victory for Cooper with 57.63 votes counted, with 66.40% going to the former Democratic governor and 31.96% going to Whatley. "North Carolina — I’m grateful for your trust," Cooper posted on X. "We have more in common than divides us. Here’s to building better days ahead!" Cooper's flipping of a GOP-controlled seat in the crucial southeastern battleground state boosts his party as Democrats aim to recapture the Senate majority in the midterm elections. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee applauded Cooper's victory. "In the Senate, he’ll carry on the fight to expand health care access, make stuff cost less, and ensure the American Dream is achievable for every North Carolina," the DSCC posted on X. Cooper's triumph in the Senate race was his seventh straight statewide victory, after winning four elections for attorney general and two for governor. His continued solid lead over Whatley in public opinion polling spurred top GOP-aligned outside groups a month ago to pull the plug on spending in the North Carolina race. It was seen as a signal that Republicans no longer saw a path to victory in the southeastern battleground state. Trump, during a rally two weeks ago in North Carolina to try and rescue Whatley, appeared to acknowledge the dire situation, remarking to the crowd that Cooper is "going to become your senator... It’s crazy, you’re going to send him to Washington to represent you." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Cooper, the first Democrat to win a Senate election in North Carolina in nearly two decades, touted that he would be a "strong, independent senator" who would work with Trump when he could and stand up to him when needed. He focused on cost of living and health care issues as he campaigned for the Senate. Whatley, a North Carolina native who served as the state's GOP chair for five years before Trump picked him in March 2024 to serve as RNC chair, was a first-time candidate. He pledged to create jobs, raise wages, lower costs and keep communities safe. Whatley also said he would be a Trump ally in the Senate. Tillis, a vocal Republican Trump critic, announced in June of last year that he wouldn't seek re-election, which the president called "great news." After Tillis' announcement, Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, was at the top of the president's list for the open seat in the Tar Heel State. But Lara Trump, a North Carolina native who served as RNC co-chair alongside Whatley in 2024, announced that "after much consideration and heartfelt discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I have decided not to pursue the United States Senate seat in North Carolina at this time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91aa726b22deeb6aab30 Spencer Pratt says $1,200 hotel 'fortress' was cheaper than security as death threats mounted te 2026-11-04T02:00:10.669Z Spencer Pratt says $1,200 hotel 'fortress' was cheaper than security as death threats mounted Spencer Pratt is explaining why his controversial stay at the Hotel Bel-Air was actually the cheaper option as he faced death threats while running for mayor of Los Angeles. The 43-year-old reality star faced scrutiny in May after TMZ reported that he had been staying at the luxury hotel despite appearing to suggest in a campaign ad that he was living in an Airstream trailer on the site of his California home, which was destroyed in the devastating Pacific Palisades fire. At the time, the outlet reported that Pratt had been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air for more than a month, though "The Hills" alum disputed that characterization, saying that he had spent no more than six days there during the previous month. SPENCER PRATT’S MAYORAL RUN BACKED BY PARIS HILTON, KRISTIN CAVALLARI AS CELEBRITY DIVIDE DEEPENS In a lengthy X post that he shared Tuesday, Pratt, who lost in the June primary election, defended his choice to stay at the pricey hotel during the race. "Why is he spending $1,200 a night? Why couldn’t he stay somewhere for $300 a night? Well, the answer to that question is not as pretty as any of us may like to hear," Pratt wrote. REALITY TV STAR SPENCER PRATT GAINS TRACTION IN LOS ANGELES MAYORAL RACE AFTER FIERY DEBATE "Most people simply presumed that I was being a bougie spoiled brat, and that I was abusing campaign funds," he continued. "They expected me to stay at a cheaper hotel, but what they don’t realize is…the Hotel Bel Air was the cheapest hotel in all of LA." "At the time, I couldn’t explain the math to people, and my campaign staff told me I wasn’t allowed to divulge the real reason I had to stay there, but now that the election is coming to a close, I don’t need to listen to anyone anymore," he added. 'ENTOURAGE' CREATOR BACKS SPENCER PRATT FOR LA MAYOR, SAYS CITY 'HAS COLLAPSED' UNDER CURRENT LEADERSHIP Pratt had previously told TMZ in May that Airstream had become unsafe, saying that the Bel Air Hotel's "armed security" made it "the only option." He claimed that supporters of his opponents, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman were "getting increasingly desperate and hostile" due to his performance at the May debate and strong polling numbers. "I can't talk about specific threats, but that lot is ... unsafe now," he said at the time. JIMMY KIMMEL ATTACKS FIRE VICTIM SPENCER PRATT AS 'SCREAMING JERK,' LECTURES LA VOTERS ABOUT MAYORAL ELECTION In his X post, Pratt, who ran as a Republican, elaborated on the threats that he received, which he attributed to political violence. "Throughout the campaign, I endured numerous death threats, to the point where I had to hire full-time security," he wrote. "Anyone who’s had to hire security knows that they will always tell you to not discuss your death threats; they find that it often has the opposite effect you would expect; normal people should hear it and think ‘whoa, we need to dial back the temperature, this isn’t acceptable’, but the reality is that commie street animals get inspired, and you will end up getting copycats if you advertise your threats." SPENCER PRATT VOWS TO LEAVE LA AND FIND 'LAST AMERICAN DREAM' IN ANOTHER CITY IF MAYORAL BID FAILS Pratt went on to detail specific incidents that he said led him to fear for his safety and that of his family. "People were breaking into my lot in the Palisades and leaving notes on the airstream with white powder in them," he wrote. DEM MAYOR FACES REALITY CHECK AFTER ACCUSING RIVAL OF 'EXPLOITING' PALISADES FIRE: 'ABSOLUTE TONE DEAFNESS' The TV personality also claimed that a "lunatic" who was "hellbent on tracking me down" charged at his young son while he was boogie-boarding in the ocean. Pratt shares sons Gunner, 8, and Ryker, 3, with his wife and former "The Hills" co-star Heidi Montag, 40. "So, I had to hire a second security detail for my family while I was away campaigning," he wrote. "I don’t know if you’ve ever had to hire 4-5 armed security professionals with blacked out SUVs, but…it’s not cheap. One of the first things they told me was that my lot in the Palisades was a security nightmare; perched mid-slope on a hill, totally exposed in a bowl, surrounded by elevated positions where a shooter could easily traipse through the wilderness of the State Park, and have a clear line of sight to every inch of my property." SPENCER PRATT: LOS ANGELES ANGRY WITH KAREN BASS’ MISMANAGEMENT "I wasn’t allowed to stay on that property, even if I wanted to," he added. "Enter the Hotel Bel Air." Pratt explained that the famed LA hotel, which has hosted celebrities, presidents and royalty, is an unusually secure property due to its design. PRATT CONCEDES LA MAYOR RACE WITH SCATHING VIDEO TEASING NEXT MOVE, BOMBSHELL INFO HE HOLDS: 'COMMIE ANIMALS' "While $1,200 a night isn’t very unique for a decent hotel in a major city, there’s something else about the hotel that is unique," Pratt wrote. "Unlike my turkey shoot of a lot in the Palisades, the Hotel Bel Air is surrounded with a fortress wall, with a single point of ingress, a fatal funnel that takes you over a moat, just to enter the property. You then must navigate a labyrinth of walled off bungalows, and it is very easy to get lost. Unlike normal hotels, it is a very secure facility." "When my security team dropped me off behind the walls of the Bel Air, they felt good about leaving me alone in the secure facility," he continued. "Had I stayed anywhere else, I would have needed to book out 3 rooms for my team to maintain overnight security, which would’ve cost an additional $3,000 per night. Paradoxically, by this calculation, I was actually saving a ton of money by staying at the secure Bel Air; even staying at a Motel 6 would’ve cost me more money, and in a campaign…money is everything." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Pratt claimed that threats of political violence disproportionately affect Republican candidates, arguing that the cost of protecting himself forced his campaign to spend money on security that his Democratic rivals could devote elsewhere. The reality star recalled that Raman appeared at a debate preparation event without visible security while he was accompanied by several armed officers. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We have an epidemic of left wing violence that puts republicans at a permanent fundraising disadvantage," he wrote. "I knew that I needed armed security, and even though it severely crippled our campaign by siphoning off an insane amount of our fundraising dollars, we had to do it, because we knew that nobody else was going to protect us." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Pratt said that while his campaign has ended, the security concerns that prompted him to hire armed protection have continued.  "Now that there’s no campaign, I can’t afford that level of protection, even though I still deal with death threats and trespassers at my property, routinely," he wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a9726b22deeb6aab27 Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag te 2026-11-04T02:00:09.474Z Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag The president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) received a reported $70,000 annual pay raise while many Illinois students continue to struggle with reading proficiency.  The IFT Executive Board approved a pay increase for IFT President Stacy Davis Gates, raising her compensation for that role from $180,000 to $250,000 annually, according to an Oct. 29 report from NBC Chicago. The state-level raise comes on top of her existing salary as president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), where public records show she earned just under $195,000, based on that figure and her newly reported IFT salary, her combined annual pay would total approximately $445,000. HOUSE GOP LAUNCHES PROBE INTO 5 MAJOR LABOR UNIONS OVER DEM SPENDING DESPITE MAGA MEMBERSHIP BASE The nearly 39% pay increase drew criticism from the Illinois Policy Institute, a free-market think tank. "The Chicago Teachers Union spends more money running itself than it does representing teachers. According to its own reporting, less than 19% of CTU’s spending went toward representation," Mailee Smith, vice president of policy and litigation at the Illinois Policy Institute, told Fox News Digital.  "Davis Gates’ raise reflects the same misplaced priorities seeping into the Illinois Federation of Teachers: more dues money going toward leadership compensation instead of serving members," she continued. Smith also criticized the disparity between Davis Gates' reported compensation and the salaries of classroom teachers. "Teachers look for support in their classrooms and representation at the bargaining table," Smith added. "A nearly 39% raise for a leader does not help with either of those, especially when the average Illinois teacher only makes a fraction of Davis Gates’ total combined annual salary of $445,000." Neither Davis Gates, the CTU nor the IFT responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. WATCHDOG REPORT EXPOSES TEACHERS UNION 'POLITICAL MACHINE' FUNNELING MORE THAN $1 BILLION TO LIBERAL CAUSES The compensation boost comes as Illinois schools face questions about student reading and math proficiency. According to 2024 results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) — often referred to as the Nation's Report Card — only 30% of Illinois fourth graders scored at or above the proficient level in reading. Among eighth graders, 33% scored at or above that benchmark. Chicago Public Schools' results also show significant proficiency gaps. In Chicago, 23% of fourth graders performed at or above the NAEP Proficient level in reading in 2024. Meanwhile, 60% of fourth graders scored at or above the NAEP Basic level in math, a slight increase from 59% in 2022 and up from 50% in 2003. The Illinois Policy Institute reported that 46% of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students in grades three through eight met reading proficiency standards during the 2025-26 school year, according to data from the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Among CPS 11th graders taking the ACT, 44% scored proficient in reading and 28% in math, the institute reported. COREY BROOKS: CHICAGO SCHOOLS ARE FAILING KIDS AT THE ONE SKILL THAT CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES The CTU has also drawn criticism over its political and social activism. The Washington Post editorial board previously criticized the union's emphasis on progressive social justice initiatives as Chicago students struggled with reading and math proficiency. Internal union documents previously reported by Fox News Digital also showed spending on progressive political causes. Smith said Illinois state and local leaders should prioritize classroom needs. "Illinois needs to put students and teachers first, while current leadership seems more focused on radical agendas and elevating their leaders," Smith told Fox News Digital. "It also follows a record of double standards: Davis Gates has demanded others pay their ‘fair share,’ but let her own utility bills pile up," Smith continued. "She chose private school for her own child while opposing scholarships for low-income families. Now she’s receiving a large raise right after local teachers rejected a dues hike to protect their paychecks." Chicago Public Schools also did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the district's testing results. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a8726b22deeb6aaaf8 Representative Chris Pappas Will Become the Senate’s First Openly Gay Male Senator te 2026-11-04T02:00:08.162Z Representative Chris Pappas Will Become the Senate’s First Openly Gay Male Senator Chris Pappas, Democrat of New Hampshire and a congressman, will move to the upper chamber at a time when L.G.B.T.Q. rights have faced pushback in some states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a6726b22deeb6aaaef ‘We Will Find You’: Trump Officials Pledge to Arrest Noncitizen Voters te 2026-11-04T02:00:06.899Z ‘We Will Find You’: Trump Officials Pledge to Arrest Noncitizen Voters Immigration agents did not show up in large numbers at polling places. But Trump administration officials repeatedly warned on Election Day that noncitizen voters would face consequences. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a5726b22deeb6aaad4 Rob Gronkowski Past Political Comments as Athletes, Celebs Rally NH Voters te 2026-11-04T02:00:05.427Z Rob Gronkowski Past Political Comments as Athletes, Celebs Rally NH Voters Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski joined Turning Point USA organization to rally voters in New Hampshire. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea91a3726b22deeb6aaacb SEC Considering Big Changes That Could Include Salary Cap, Financial Penalties te 2026-11-04T02:00:03.700Z SEC Considering Big Changes That Could Include Salary Cap, Financial Penalties The SEC is exploring drastic changes that could reshape college football, including spending limits and penalties for violations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f52726b22deeb6aaa66 Bills release Super Bowl champion safety after serving suspension for spitting incident te 2026-11-04T01:50:10.711Z Bills release Super Bowl champion safety after serving suspension for spitting incident The Buffalo Bills released Super Bowl champion safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday following his suspension for spitting at an opponent. Gardner-Johnson's last moment in a Bills uniform came in the first half of their Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders when he spat at center Tyler Linderbaum and tight end Brock Bowers just before halftime. The 28-year-old was ejected from the game. The Bills had their bye week in Week 7, and Gardner-Johnson served his suspension during the Bills' 36-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. During the bye week, head coach Joe Brady initially said Gardner-Johnson would remain in the starting lineup upon his return in Week 9. However, that changed, as Gardner-Johnson is no longer on the team, much less in the starting lineup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "It’s hard enough to win enough in this league with 48 guys, much less 47. He knows that that can’t happen, it’s inexcusable, that’s not the standard that we’re going to have and play with. He’s addressed it, it’s been addressed," Brady told reporters a couple of weeks ago about Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident. "Those are the things that can’t happen on a football field. We want to toe the line in everything we do, but we can’t cross the line." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In six games, all starts, for the Bills this season, Gardner-Johnson recorded 26 tackles and one interception. The Bills used Gardner-Johnson's roster spot to sign defensive back Te'Cory Couch to the active roster on Oct. 31. For Gardner-Johnson, the Bills were the sixth team he played for in his eight-year career. He won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, starting all four games in their playoff run. In his eight-year career, Gardner-Johnson has registered 396 tackles, seven sacks and 21 interceptions in 93 career games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f51726b22deeb6aaa5d Trump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and Senate te 2026-11-04T01:50:09.563Z Trump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and Senate President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is prepared to veto Democratic legislation when needed if Republicans lose control of Congress for the final two years of his presidency. As Americans flock to decide control of Congress as well as key gubernatorial and state legislative races on Election Day, Trump made it clear he remains confident in his ability to pursue the MAGA agenda even if his party loses legislative majorities. "I have the ultimate power — it's called 'veto,'" Trump told CBS News during a phone interview. TRUMP TAKES MIDTERM CAMPAIGN BLITZ TO HISTORIC STAGE FOR GRAND FINALE BEFORE ELECTION DAY Trump also cited Slaughter v. Trump, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed him to fire Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, earlier this year before her term ended. "We won the Slaughter case, and the Slaughter case gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before," Trump told CBS News. "The presidency, our presidency, is considered a strong presidency," Trump continued. "You can do a lot." SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY Trump suggested that his veto power could force Democrats to come to the bargaining table. "Historically, you veto for a couple of months, and then they come and say, 'We've got to make a deal,'" Trump said. Trump, fresh off a weeks-long campaign blitz that took him across more than 20 states, remains optimistic that the GOP will outperform expectations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "If you remember, about 30, 40 days ago, people were saying it's going to be a big loss, and now people are talking about, like we could even win it," Trump told CBS. "I think the tour made a big difference. I did 29 days, 33 of these things, and they were all massive rallies, they were big rallies," he added. "No one has ever done anything like it. And I think we got the word out. I think we got the enthusiasm out, too." Trump has made 30 in-person political appearances since August, including more than 27 rallies in October. He has also participated in several tele-rallies in the lead-up to Election Day. Fox News Digital’s Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f50726b22deeb6aaa54 Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally te 2026-11-04T01:50:08.556Z Dem flips key Senate seat in battleground North Carolina as Cooper defeats Trump ally The Fox News Decision Desk projects former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina defeating former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, a close ally of President Donald Trump. The high-profile and expensive ballot box showdown gives Democrats another seat in the Senate as Cooper prepares to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis. The race was projected as a victory for Cooper with 57.63 votes counted, with 66.40% going to the former Democratic governor and 31.96% going to Whatley. "North Carolina — I’m grateful for your trust," Cooper posted on X. "We have more in common than divides us. Here’s to building better days ahead!" DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Cooper's flipping of a GOP-controlled seat in the crucial southeastern battleground state boosts his party as Democrats aim to recapture the Senate majority in the midterm elections. Cooper's triumph in the Senate race was his seventh straight statewide victory, after winning four elections for attorney general and two for governor. His continued solid lead over Whatley in public opinion polling spurred top GOP-aligned outside groups a month ago to pull the plug on spending in the North Carolina race. It was seen as a signal that Republicans no longer saw a path to victory in the southeastern battleground state. Trump, during a rally two weeks ago in North Carolina to try and rescue Whatley, appeared to acknowledge the dire situation, remarking to the crowd that Cooper is "going to become your senator... It’s crazy, you’re going to send him to Washington to represent you." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Cooper, the first Democrat to win a Senate election in North Carolina in nearly two decades, touted that he would be a "strong, independent senator" who would work with Trump when he could and stand up to him when needed. He focused on cost of living and health care issues as he campaigned for the Senate. Whatley, a North Carolina native who served as the state's GOP chair for five years before Trump picked him in March 2024 to serve as RNC chair, was a first-time candidate. He pledged to create jobs, raise wages, lower costs and keep communities safe. Whatley also said he would be a Trump ally in the Senate. Tillis, a vocal Republican Trump critic, announced in June of last year that he wouldn't seek re-election, which the president called "great news." After Tillis' announcement, Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, was at the top of the president's list for the open seat in the Tar Heel State. But Lara Trump, a North Carolina native who served as RNC co-chair alongside Whatley in 2024, announced that "after much consideration and heartfelt discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I have decided not to pursue the United States Senate seat in North Carolina at this time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4f726b22deeb6aaa23 Republican Ashley Moody Holds On to Florida Senate Seat, Defeating Angie Nixon te 2026-11-04T01:50:07.146Z Republican Ashley Moody Holds On to Florida Senate Seat, Defeating Angie Nixon Ms. Moody, who had been appointed to the position to replace Marco Rubio, won a special election to finish his term, defeating a strong, grass-roots challenge from Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4d726b22deeb6aaa09 Florida Democrats Pull Off Shock Wins as Republican Redistricting Backfires te 2026-11-04T01:50:05.942Z Florida Democrats Pull Off Shock Wins as Republican Redistricting Backfires The wins come as Gov. DeSantis' map was passed by the Florida Legislature and thought to help GOP odds at holding on to the House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4c726b22deeb6aaa00 Paul Finebaum Puts Notre Dame on Notice Ahead of Miami Clash te 2026-11-04T01:50:04.748Z Paul Finebaum Puts Notre Dame on Notice Ahead of Miami Clash Notre Dame faces a major test against Miami, and Paul Finebaum has made his expectations for the Fighting Irish clear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8f4b726b22deeb6aa9f7 Oklahoma Suffers Historic Upset to 28.5 Point Underdog te 2026-11-04T01:50:03.504Z Oklahoma Suffers Historic Upset to 28.5 Point Underdog East Texas A&M shocks Oklahoma 68-64, pulling off a historic upset as a 28.5-point underdog in the season opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf7726b22deeb6aa970 Democrats score major Senate victory as Pappas defeats Trump-backed Republican in key battleground te 2026-11-04T01:40:07.421Z Democrats score major Senate victory as Pappas defeats Trump-backed Republican in key battleground The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas of New Hampshire will defeat former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu in a competitive and expensive swing state race. With 19.18% of the votes reported, Papas captured 60.6% compared to Sununu receiving 37.61% of the votes, according to Fox News Decision Desk. He will succeed retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. The victory by Pappas, a four-term congressman, is a boost for his party as the race was viewed as a must-hold for the Democrats as they try to win back the Senate majority from the GOP in the midterm elections. Sununu, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump but kept his distance from the president, was aiming to return to the U.S. Senate after 18 years away. Sununu repeatedly argued that Pappas had "been in Washington for 8 years and hasn't delivered for New Hampshire." "He has attempted very little in Congress. He's accomplished even less," Sununu told Fox News Digital recently. And he charged that Pappas would be "a rubber stamp for the far left." DEMOCRACY 2026: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB But Pappas, noting that he's "been reelected three times in one of the toughest congressional districts in the country," told Fox News Digital "I work with people across the aisle, and I've been rated as one of the most bipartisan Democrats in the House." "I've worked across the aisle on fentanyl scheduling to make sure that fentanyl analogs are Schedule One and that we're able to stay ahead of the cartels and the drugs that they're pushing into this country. I challenged Joe Biden on the border." Pappas, a co-owner of the famed Puritan Backroom restaurant, which has been a family run business for over a century and is known for its chicken tenders and as a must-stop in Manchester for politicians, was elected to New Hampshire's five-member Executive Council before winning a seat in Congress. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER He defeated a far-left socialist rival by double-digits in the state's early September primary to capture the Democratic Senate nomination. Pappas and Democrats repeatedly anchored Sununu to Trump, whose approval ratings are well underwater in New Hampshire and around the country. But Sununu told Fox News Digital, "This election is about New Hampshire. It's about who's going to give New Hampshire the strong independent voice we need in Washington, and that will be me...this is a six-year term. Donald Trump will be out of office in two years, and the question I have for voters is who's going to lead the country and the Senate in the right direction for New Hampshire." Sununu spent six years in the U.S. House before winning election to the Senate in 2002, defeating then-Gov. Jeanne Shaheen. But he lost his 2008 rematch with Shaheen. Sununu enjoyed plenty of name recognition in New Hampshire as he bid to return to the Senate. His father, John E. Sununu, served six years as governor before heading to Washington, D.C., as then-President George H.W. Bush's White House chief of staff. And one of his younger brothers, Chris Sununu, recently served eight years as governor before taking a break from politics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf5726b22deeb6aa92d Luka Doncic Makes NBA History Not Seen Since Damian Lillard te 2026-11-04T01:40:05.966Z Luka Doncic Makes NBA History Not Seen Since Damian Lillard Luka Doncic joins Damian Lillard in NBA history after another dominant performance in the Lakers' win over Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf4726b22deeb6aa924 'I Voted' Stickers Spotted at ICE Memorials for Renee Good, Alex Pretti te 2026-11-04T01:40:04.558Z 'I Voted' Stickers Spotted at ICE Memorials for Renee Good, Alex Pretti Voters in Minneapolis and Houston left "I Voted" stickers at memorials for Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8cf3726b22deeb6aa91b 4-Time Pro Bowler Floated as Ravens’ Potential Lamar Jackson Replacement te 2026-11-04T01:40:03.163Z 4-Time Pro Bowler Floated as Ravens’ Potential Lamar Jackson Replacement Lamar Jackson is on injured reserve, and Mike Tannenbaum says the Ravens should trade for a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8aa1726b22deeb6aa866 Chris Pappas Defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race te 2026-11-04T01:30:09.614Z Chris Pappas Defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race Representative Chris Pappas beat a former Republican senator, John E. Sununu. He will succeed the Democratic incumbent, Jeanne Shaheen, who did not run for re-election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8aa0726b22deeb6aa85d Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat to Democrats by Defeating Michael Whatley te 2026-11-04T01:30:08.405Z Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat to Democrats by Defeating Michael Whatley The popular former governor defeated President Trump’s handpicked choice to replace the retiring Thom Tillis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8a9f726b22deeb6aa843 Broncos' Bo Nix Makes NFL History in Win Over Chiefs te 2026-11-04T01:30:07.219Z Broncos' Bo Nix Makes NFL History in Win Over Chiefs The Denver Broncos have something special in quarterback Bo Nix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8a9d726b22deeb6aa83a Republican Election Judge Faces Calls to Be Arrested Over Poll Site Outfit te 2026-11-04T01:30:05.667Z Republican Election Judge Faces Calls to Be Arrested Over Poll Site Outfit Critics want a Republican poll worker arrested over her “Problem Solved” shirt. The city says it was a Halloween costume. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8a9b726b22deeb6aa831 Colts Hand Rising Star $35 Million Deal Amid Major Roster Overhaul te 2026-11-04T01:30:03.983Z Colts Hand Rising Star $35 Million Deal Amid Major Roster Overhaul The Colts have committed $35 million to a young defensive talent despite making sweeping changes to their roster and front office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8848726b22deeb6aa7d2 College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami takes top spot, Indiana cracks top five in first official release te 2026-11-04T01:20:08.387Z College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami takes top spot, Indiana cracks top five in first official release The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and despite a scare at Chapel Hill this past weekend, it’s the Miami Hurricanes taking the top spot at No. 1 overall. It was widely expected that would be the case, though, as the official top 25 rankings for the playoffs were released on Tuesday night. Of course, only 12 teams will be playing for the chance to win the national title when the rankings see its final call later this year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Hurricanes remain undefeated thanks to quarterback Darian Mensah, wide receiver Malachi Toney and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. getting the job done against Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels on Saturday night. It was no easy feat, though, as UNC gave their best shot in a back-and-forth second half until Miami finished the job. Behind Miami in the first rankings are No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Utah, No. 4 Indiana and No. 5 Alabama, as the committee felt confident with its top five. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It was a true roller-coaster for the reigning national-champion Hoosiers and head coach Curt Cignetti, who saw some miracles take place to keep them from getting upset by Minnesota at home on Halloween. The Golden Gopher’s Luke Drzewiecki shocked everyone in Bloomington when he drilled a 60-yard field goal to take a 16-13 lead with just 19 seconds to play in the fourth quarter. But Indiana had its own kicker, Paddy McAteer, match him with his own 60-yarder at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime, where the Hoosier escaped to move their record to 8-1. It was an interesting choice to have the Hoosiers in the top five considering its loss to Ohio State earlier this season, and struggling to get back to dominant wins, though their record indicates just one loss. Rounding out the top 12 teams are No. 6 Kentucky, No. 7 Texas, No. 8 UCLA, No. 9 BYU, No. 10 Ole Miss, No. 11 Notre Dame, and Ohio State is the 12th. However, they would fall out of the CFP if the season ended today, considering No. 25 Boise State, a Group of 6 team, would replace them with five conference champions guaranteed in the 12-team bracket. The Buckeyes especially were a team to watch how the committee viewed them. With backup quarterback Luke Fahey under center now as Julian Sayin is sidelined indefinitely with a serious throwing-arm injury, they fell to USC over the weekend, 30-18. USC came in at No. 20 in the initial rankings. These rankings will be changing in coming weeks, and all eyes will be on the Hurricanes facing Notre Dame on Saturday to see if that has any impact. The Fighting Irish are on the cusp at the moment, but a massive win over Miami would change their season trajectory. However, Notre Dame doesn’t have a win against a currently-ranked team, and there are no ranked teams in their remaining games after Miami, making this matchup a pivotal moment for the program. "They are a very good football team," CFP committee chair Hunter Yurachek, who serves as athletic director for Arkansas, said during ESPN’s rankings show. "But when you look at Notre Dame’s schedule, and the wins that they have versus the teams that are ahead of them, they don’t have that signature win right now." Teams on the bubble who are looking to improve their stock moving forward are No. 13 Tennessee, No. 14 LSU, No. 15 Texas Tech and No. 16 Wake Forest. Houston, Missouri, Iowa and USC round out the top 20, respectively, followed by No. 21 South Carolina, No. 22 Arizona, No. 23 Oregon, No. 24 Florida and No. 25 Boise State. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8845726b22deeb6aa78c Giants CB Greg Newsome Reacts to Contract News With Strong Statement te 2026-11-04T01:20:05.559Z Giants CB Greg Newsome Reacts to Contract News With Strong Statement Cornerback Greg Newsome II agreed to a three-year, $46 million contract extension with the New York Giants on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8844726b22deeb6aa783 Big 12 Taking Action After Major Officiating Backlash in 3 BYU Games te 2026-11-04T01:20:04.159Z Big 12 Taking Action After Major Officiating Backlash in 3 BYU Games The last three BYU games has had officiating issues. It has led to the Big 12 taking serious action. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85f5726b22deeb6aa6e6 Democrats hold firm in Georgia as Republicans fail to flip prized Senate seat te 2026-11-04T01:10:13.921Z Democrats hold firm in Georgia as Republicans fail to flip prized Senate seat The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia has defeated Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins. Ossoff, once considered by the GOP as the most vulnerable Democratic senator seeking re-election in the 2026 midterms, will now keep his job representing the southeastern battleground state in the U.S. Senate. He took an early lead in the race when polls closed on Tuesday night, which only expanded as the hours wore on. His victory means Georgia, a one-time red bastion that swung to the center in recent years, will continue to have two Democrats representing the state in the Senate. He's the second Democratic senator to hold his seat on Tuesday night after Sen. Mark Warning, D-Va., was also projected to win re-election. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Senate Democrats' campaign arm said in a statement upon his victory, "A workhorse for the people of Georgia, Senator Ossoff has spent the last six years in the U.S. Senate providing outstanding constituent services, standing up for children, and fighting to make life better. Georgians sent him back to the Senate because they know he will always show up for them – and now he’ll continue putting Georgia families first." Ossoff and fellow Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock were both elected in runoff elections at the end of the 2020 cycle, ending a decade and a half of Georgia's all Republican representation in the Senate. Weeks earlier, former President Joe Biden became the first Democrat to carry the state in nearly three decades. But Georgia shifted back to the right in 2024, with President Donald Trump reclaiming the state as he won re-election to the White House. At the start of the 2026 cycle, Georgia was atop the GOP's target list of seats to flip, as Republicans aimed to hold their 53-47 Senate majority. But while Ossoff built a massive campaign war chest as he cruised unopposed to renomination, Collins was part of a combustible three-way GOP primary Senate battle with Rep. Buddy Carter and former college football coach Derek Dooley, who was strongly supported by popular term-limited conservative Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Collins and Dooley advanced to a June runoff, which Collins won thanks in part to an 11th-hour Trump endorsement. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In the general election showdown, Collins made illegal immigration a centerpiece of his campaign, spotlighting the Laken Riley Act, which he authored. The law requires the detention of certain illegal immigrants who are arrested for, charged with, convicted of or admit to committing specified offenses. Ossoff voted for the measure but has criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. Collins also accused Ossoff of supporting policies that drove up inflation and taxes, while the senator targeted Collins over his backing of Trump's tariffs and the war in Iran, which triggered a surge in gas and diesel prices and an overall rise in the cost of living. During their debates, Ossoff also put Collins on defense over a House ethics investigation into whether the congressman abused taxpayer funds by hiring the girlfriend of his former chief of staff for work she allegedly did not perform. Collins has insisted the issue is simply a "complaint" with no merit. Collins also faced heat over social media posts by his son-in-law — a social media influencer on the far right — that shared Nazi imagery and antisemitic conspiracy theories. Ossoff, meanwhile, faced questions over receiving campaign funds from Reid Hoffman, a venture capitalist whose name appeared in the Epstein files. While GOP-aligned outside groups initially spent big bucks to back Collins and make up for his massive fundraising deficit in his battle against Ossoff, the Republican spigot was cut back substantially in the final weeks leading up to Election Day. The move was a sign that many Republicans were giving up on their hopes of flipping the Senate seat in Georgia. Ossoff, whom pundits view as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, has repeatedly said he has "zero interest" in running for the White House next cycle. And in a debate with Collins last month he pledged to serve out his full six-year Senate term if re-elected. The senator, a Georgia native, served as a national security staffer and legislative assistant for Rep. Hank Johnson before working as managing director of an investigative documentary production company. He first grabbed national attention in 2017, when he narrowly lost a special congressional election for a House seat that had long been a GOP stronghold. Collins, who is also a Georgia native, is the son of the late Rep. Mac Collins. A businessman and the co-founder along with his wife of a trucking company, he was first elected to Congress in 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85f4726b22deeb6aa6dd TV host who proposed to Tom Brady in a wedding dress arrested by ICE after years on the run te 2026-11-04T01:10:12.813Z TV host who proposed to Tom Brady in a wedding dress arrested by ICE after years on the run Tom Brady took plenty of hits against the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, but dodging Ines Gomez Mont at Media Day was his cleanest escape of his career. Gomez Mont, the former Mexican TV host, now finds herself sitting in a Florida detention center after ICE picked her up in Miami last month over an immigration violation. EX-CIA OFFICER FOUND WITH OVER $40M IN GOLD BARS PLEADS GUILTY TO $194M FRAUD That arrest capped years on the run from a separate $160 million fraud and money laundering case back home, which originally kicked off when Mexican prosecutors obtained arrest warrants for Gomez Mont and her husband, attorney Victor Manuel Alvarez Puga, back in 2021. Longtime NFL fans will undoubtedly remember Gomez Mont from Super Bowl week in 2008, right before the Giants famously wrecked New England’s perfect season. She showed up at Media Day in a wedding dress and veil, then proposed to Brady on live TV. He laughed it off and reminded her he was already with Gisele Bündchen. CANDICE SWANEPOEL: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TOM BRADY'S VICTORIA'S SECRET MODEL GIRLFRIEND Fast-forward nearly two decades. Mexican prosecutors allege the couple ran a sprawling shell-company network tied to government contracts worth roughly $160 million, including prison system funds. The allegations include organized crime, money laundering and tax fraud. Once the warrants were issued, the couple left Mexico, with Gomez Mont hopping on social media to claim her innocence before the pair was eventually tracked down in South Florida. Mexican authorities kept up the chase. Officials say they requested her provisional detention for extradition in late 2025 and prepped a formal request with the Department of Justice. Alvarez Puga had already been picked up by ICE on immigration violations before posting bail, and his current location has been kept quiet. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! As for Gomez Mont, she remains held at the Broward Transitional Center while her legal team fights back with a sealed habeas petition. A federal judge recently shot down her emergency request to block a transfer out of South Florida, though the court did order the government to explain why her petition shouldn't be granted. That leaves her balancing two separate legal tracks: her ongoing U.S. immigration detention and Mexico’s extradition request. Sidestepping that wedding proposal turned out to be Brady's easiest read of the week, and seven rings later, things worked out just fine. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85ef726b22deeb6aa6aa Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Senate Race Against Mike Collins te 2026-11-04T01:10:07.546Z Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Senate Race Against Mike Collins Mr. Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, was an aggressive anti-Trump campaigner. He beat Representative Mike Collins, a Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85ee726b22deeb6aa690 Big Ten Coach Bashes ESPN, CFP Committee Before Rankings Release te 2026-11-04T01:10:06.285Z Big Ten Coach Bashes ESPN, CFP Committee Before Rankings Release Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz unloaded on the CFP committee and ESPN during his news conference on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85ec726b22deeb6aa687 Medicare Drug Costs Are Rising 50 Percent for Seniors: What To Know te 2026-11-04T01:10:04.843Z Medicare Drug Costs Are Rising 50 Percent for Seniors: What To Know The average monthly premium for a stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan is projected to rise from $34 in 2026 to $51 in 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea85eb726b22deeb6aa67e JJ Watt Urges Chiefs to Trade for 4,000-Yard WR at NFL Trade Deadline te 2026-11-04T01:10:03.303Z JJ Watt Urges Chiefs to Trade for 4,000-Yard WR at NFL Trade Deadline JJ Watt urges the Kansas City Chiefs to trade for star wide receiver Garrett Wilson at the upcoming NFL trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea839c726b22deeb6aa61f Wild video shows military helicopters nearly being hit by pregame fireworks te 2026-11-04T01:00:12.106Z Wild video shows military helicopters nearly being hit by pregame fireworks Whether it was on the field or during the pregame ceremonies, the Seattle Seahawks had a rough night on Monday. Before the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field, four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, flew over the stadium. The only problem? The helicopters were nearly struck by some fireworks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The timing of the fireworks was off, as the fourth helicopter had not yet cleared the stadium when the fireworks went off. Video showed the fireworks nearly hitting the last helicopter of the four. The close call with the helicopters foreshadowed what turned into a rough night for the Seahawks. The 34 points the Seattle defense allowed were the most it had allowed all season. Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 237 yards despite the Seahawks not allowing a 200-yard passer in their first seven weeks. The Bears had 363 yards of offense, 62 more than their previous season high. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Just eight games after winning the Super Bowl, the Seahawks find themselves at 4-4. If the season ended today, they wouldn’t make the playoffs. In the loss to Chicago, the defense wasn’t the only unit to struggle. The Bears blocked a field goal on special teams and held the Seahawks to just 252 yards of offense, the second-lowest total for Seattle this season. In addition to all of that, Seattle botched its pregame fireworks, too. Overall, it was a Monday to forget for Seahawks fans. The Seahawks will look to bounce back when they play the Arizona Cardinals (3-5) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8399726b22deeb6aa5ef We’re watching several areas in Texas as polls close there. te 2026-11-04T01:00:09.120Z We’re watching several areas in Texas as polls close there. Texas has 254 counties. Here’s a guide to six crucial regions in the Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8397726b22deeb6aa5e6 We’re watching a few key areas as polls close in Maine and Michigan. te 2026-11-04T01:00:07.710Z We’re watching a few key areas as polls close in Maine and Michigan. Both states will test the electability of Democratic progressives in Senate battleground states — and it could take a while to count the ballots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8395726b22deeb6aa5dd More Federal Election Monitors Than Ever Fanned Out to Polling Places te 2026-11-04T01:00:05.920Z More Federal Election Monitors Than Ever Fanned Out to Polling Places The presence caused jitters for some voters and election officials, but no major disruptions were reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8394726b22deeb6aa5c1 Joe Buck Takes Subtle Shot at Troy Aikman Amid Rumored ‘MNF’ Shakeup te 2026-11-04T01:00:04.244Z Joe Buck Takes Subtle Shot at Troy Aikman Amid Rumored ‘MNF’ Shakeup Joe Buck seems to be ready to move on from Troy Aikman if he doesn't sign a new contract with ESPN. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8143726b22deeb6aa51b Georgia Senator Warnock says only a 'spiritually sick' country would elect Trump twice te 2026-11-04T00:50:11.277Z Georgia Senator Warnock says only a 'spiritually sick' country would elect Trump twice Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said during an interview Sunday that only a "spiritually sick" country would elect President Donald Trump twice, calling the president a symptom of a larger problem. Politico's Jonathan Martin asked Warnock if America needed a "spiritual rebirth" and Warnock said, "Absolutely." "I think Donald Trump is a problem. He's a serious problem for our country. He's a danger," the Georgia senator added. "He's symptomatic of a deeper problem. We — only a nation that is spiritually sick could elect Donald Trump twice. There is a brokenness." WARNOCK WARNS DEMS TO CUT THE 'JARGON' AND SPEAK 'PLAIN ENGLISH' WITH YOUNG MEN WHO FEEL LEFT BEHIND "And for people who think we just need to get through this moment so that we can get back to normalcy, if that is your diagnosis of where you are, you have missed where we really are," Warnock added. "It's only because so many people were being left behind in the first place that somebody like Trump could even get a hand on them." Warnock called the 2026 midterm elections an "inflection point," warning that if Democrats do not win, the 2028 election could be "theoretical." He declined to say whether he planned to run for president but called for a "robust debate" and a "real primary in 2028." The White House did not immediately return a request for comment. EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSE AND SENATE CONTROL, BALLOT MEASURES AND 2026 ELECTION DAY POLL CLOSING RNC spokeswoman Emma Hall told Fox News Digital in a statement, "No one cares what this radical left-wing warrior has to say," adding that Warnock "supports abolishing prisons, police, and borders, and thinks Republicans are like dying snakes who should repent." During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper in April, Warnock, who serves as the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was asked several questions about pastors who support Trump and argue he was put in office with a divine purpose. Warnock called the Trump administration "ungodly" and likened those leaders to Christians who used the Bible to defend slavery. "Yeah, they're wrong," he said, arguing the Black Church emerged to correct the "American heresy that somehow tried to reconcile the faith of Jesus to slavery." 'I PUT UP WITH POLITICS': SEN RAPHAEL WARNOCK CONFESSES TO JON STEWART HE IS 'NOT IN LOVE' WITH THE SYSTEM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea8140726b22deeb6aa4ec Americans Cast Their Votes, From Sea to Shining Sea te 2026-11-04T00:50:08.864Z Americans Cast Their Votes, From Sea to Shining Sea In gymnasiums, town halls, classrooms and even restaurants, voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide control of the Senate, House and more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813f726b22deeb6aa4d3 Sophie Cunningham Makes Concerning Admission About Her Personal Safety te 2026-11-04T00:50:07.589Z Sophie Cunningham Makes Concerning Admission About Her Personal Safety WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has become a lightning rod of sorts, which is why she's taking no risks with her personal security. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813e726b22deeb6aa4ca No 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Reaches Major NBA Milestone in Wizards Win te 2026-11-04T00:50:06.369Z No 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Reaches Major NBA Milestone in Wizards Win AJ Dybantsa scores a career-high 21 points in his third NBA game, helping the Wizards defeat the Magic 103-94. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813d726b22deeb6aa4c1 Johannesburg Water Crisis: Is City of Millions Really Running Out? te 2026-11-04T00:50:05.043Z Johannesburg Water Crisis: Is City of Millions Really Running Out? The major city is struggling with “severely constrained systems” for its water, with authorities recently proposing restrictions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea813b726b22deeb6aa4b8 Zay Flowers Responds to Rumors About Lamar Jackson's Future in Baltimore te 2026-11-04T00:50:03.657Z Zay Flowers Responds to Rumors About Lamar Jackson's Future in Baltimore Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers responded to speculation about Lamar Jackson's future with the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee9726b22deeb6aa3d4 Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months te 2026-11-04T00:40:09.793Z Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months An 86-year-old man and his dog were rescued from a disabled sailboat drifting hundreds of miles off the California coast after he had not been heard from for more than two months. The man was sailing from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa, when contact with him was lost Aug. 20, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday. Authorities were alerted Oct. 24 that he was overdue, launching a search for him and his sailboat, the Willow Wind. TRAGEDY AT SEA LEAVES TEEN STRANDED ON OVERTURNED BOAT FOR NEARLY 3 DAYS IN FRIGID WATERS Three days later, the Coast Guard received an emergency beacon alert from the boat and sent aircraft and a cutter to search the area. Nearby ships were also asked to assist. "Watchstanders coordinated the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircrew and diverted an HC-130 Hercules aircrew and the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130), and requested assistance from nearby vessels," the Coast Guard said. A Coast Guard aircrew spotted the Willow Wind that evening about 460 miles off San Diego. The motor vessel Grand Orion reached the sailboat early the next morning, but rough seas initially made it too dangerous to rescue the man and his dog. TEEN BOATER FOUND CLINGING TO CAPSIZED VESSEL AFTER 3 GO MISSING; 2 BODIES RECOVERED Later that day, the Grand Orion crew was able to safely bring them aboard. The Willow Wind had damaged sails and was left drifting at sea. The following morning, a Coast Guard helicopter crew picked up the man and his dog from the Grand Orion about 170 miles west of Ventura, California. They were flown to San Diego, where the man was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital for further evaluation.  The Coast Guard did not provide additional details about his condition. CRUISE VACATION TAKES FRIGHTENING TURN AS PASSENGER IS AIRLIFTED FROM SHIP "We are grateful to the merchant mariners and Coast Guard crews whose coordinated efforts brought this search to a successful conclusion," Coast Guard Cmdr. Jason Nguyen said in a statement. "This case highlights the importance of carrying emergency communication equipment and creating a float plan, so someone ashore knows your voyage plans." The Coast Guard could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee8726b22deeb6aa3cb Trump admin puts alleged 'Decoy Dan' conspirators on notice in Alaska election spoiler probe te 2026-11-04T00:40:08.671Z Trump admin puts alleged 'Decoy Dan' conspirators on notice in Alaska election spoiler probe The Justice Department sent out more than 20 target and preservation letters as part of its investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan’s campaign for U.S. Senate in Alaska, two sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News Digital. President Donald Trump's DOJ launched in July its investigation into the retired schoolteacher suspected of being recruited as a spoiler candidate in the race against Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, earning him the nickname "Decoy Dan." A source familiar with the investigation said more than 120 subpoenas have been issued since the probe began this summer. The investigation initially focused on whether Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy was intended to confuse voters and undermine the fairness of the election. "This is a situation where everybody agrees that there is a FRAUD on the ballot," Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News Digital. "Everybody agrees that there is a man running that doesn't want to run, that doesn't expect to be senator, that is only running to confuse Alaskan voters." TIM SCOTT DECLARES ALLEGED 'DECOY DAN' PLOT A 'CRIMINAL OFFENSE' AS DOJ INVESTIGATION ROCKS ALASKA Last Thursday, the Trump administration issued more than 30 subpoenas in a 24-hour period following a New York Times report detailing alleged coordination between the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Democratic operatives and people connected to Mary Peltola’s campaign to recruit Sullivan, a source familiar told Fox News Digital. The New York Times first reported on Election Day that the Justice Department had issued the letter notifying individuals that they were under investigation and letters notifying individuals to preserve their communications and documentations. The report named Marc Elias, an election lawyer whose firm Elias Law Group has represented Peltola, and an official from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, as recipients of those notices. It is not clear who else has received comment preservation or target letters. TRUMP PROSECUTIONS UNDER BIDEN SET PRECEDENT FOR DOJ’S ALASKA ‘DECOY DAN’ PROBE, EX-FEC CHAIR SAYS President Trump has been highly critical of the alleged efforts of the Democratic Party to siphon voters away from Sen. Sullivan. His administration previously filed a lawsuit against Alaska officials to prevent them from certifying election results if it was deemed Daniel J. Sullivan may have cost Sen. Sullivan the election. That that lawsuit was tossed out by a federal judge Sunday. DOJ FACES ‘HEAVY LIFT’ IN ALASKA ELECTION APPEAL AS SEPARATE CRIMINAL PROBE CONTINUES "You had the Democrat Party headed up by Elias, their lawyer, who was a bad guy, very bad guy — should go to jail, in my opinion," Trump shared on "Fox & Friends Tuesday." "But you had the Democrat Party look all over Alaska for somebody named Sullivan." Trump also suggested that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should be held "criminally responsible," as well. Sources familiar with the investigation shared with Fox News Digital that the letters were not sent exclusively to Democratic officials, but they would not give more information or provide specifics about who the recipients were or how many received target versus preservation letters. The letters were not sent out on Election Day. Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy argued this the state's nonpartisan primary system is to blame for allowing Daniel J. Sullivan to advance to the general election. Under Alaskan's election system, the top four finishers regardless of their party will advance. Daniel J. Sullivan did not run under any political party. "If this was a historical primary, a primary that our fathers and grandfathers had, this individual [retired schoolteacher Dan Sullivan of Petersburg] would not have gotten out of the primary," Dunleavy told Fox News Digital. The heightened focus in the Alaskan Senate race comes after the New York Times investigation last week, which followed with Alaska U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman officially announcing at a news conference Friday the investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan's campaign. Heyman did not say at the news conference what criminal charges are being pursued. "I'm not making any assumptions on whether a crime has been committed or not," Heyman said. "That's why we are conducting that thorough investigation." The Justice Department declined to comment on the ongoing investigation when reached by Fox News Digital. Fox News' Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee7726b22deeb6aa3c2 Paper ballot shortages spark Election Day scramble at polling places in several states te 2026-11-04T00:40:07.649Z Paper ballot shortages spark Election Day scramble at polling places in several states Voters in multiple states encountered paper ballot shortages on Election Day Tuesday, with some leaving polling places without casting ballots as election officials scrambled to address disruptions during the high-stakes 2026 midterms. Ballot shortages were reported at polling locations in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland as voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections. In Linwood, Kansas, where voters were casting ballots in a closely watched Senate race as Republicans fight to maintain control of the chamber, a ballot shortage forced some voters to leave their polling place without casting a ballot after election officials failed to provide enough ballots to meet demand. TRUMP-BACKED SENATOR ADMITS GOP FACES NIGHTMARE SCENARIO IN STATE REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T LOST IN 90 YEARS One voter told the Kansas Reflector that her 18-year-old son left without voting after officials ran out of paper ballots. She said she saw another 10 to 15 people leave without casting ballots. Leavenworth County said in a press release the ballot shortage occurred due to an error in the number of ballots ordered. "The shortage was discovered early, and efforts to correct the mistake began immediately. We recognize the importance of ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot. We sincerely apologize for this mistake and any inconvenience or concern it may have caused," said the release. FLORIDA POLLING PLACES IN 7 COUNTIES ARE MOVING LOCATIONS DUE TO FLOODING "The number of ballots needed was 1,000, the polling station received only 100. The situation has since been remedied since early this morning and voters are able to vote," Kansas Secretary of State communications spokesperson told Fox News Digital. In Chicago, voters encountered ballot shortages at several polling locations, prompting election officials to deliver additional ballots and direct voters to alternative voting centers, according to ABC7 Chicago. "There are several precincts for which the Board is printing and delivering extra paper ballots, and possible extra touch-screen voting machines. As far as we know, no voters have been turned away or unable to vote," the Chicago Board of Elections told the outlet. "It's not unusual for an election authority to have to supply additional ballots to a polling place if turnout is higher than anticipated," Illinois State Board of Elections Public Information Officer Matt Dietrich told Fox News Digital. "We've heard from voters that there are lines at some Chicago polling places but, again, that's not out of the ordinary in a general election," Dietrich added. In Brandywine, Maryland, voters faced long lines and delays Tuesday after Brandywine Elementary School, a polling location in Prince George’s County, ran out of paper ballots, according to local outlet WJLA. The school did not have correct ballots, which were later corrected, Prince George’s County Board of Elections administrator Wendy Honesty-Bey told local outlet The Banner. THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY "The State Board of Election's (SBE) mission is to ensure voting occurs. We, of course, conduct lessons learned after every election and will do so after this election. Once made aware of this situation, more ballots and supplies were deployed to the polling place," an SBE spokesperson told Fox News Digital. While ballot shortages may be gripping some polling precincts, voting machines in Westchester County, New York are rejecting paper ballots at polling locations throughout the county. "A change affecting a contest in one municipality required updated election programming, which was subsequently tested and deployed for early voting and for Election Day machines in that municipality," the county’s Board of Elections said in a statement. "However, Election Day machines elsewhere in the county continued to use the original programming and therefore could not recognize and accept the ballots being used for Election Day," the statement continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee4726b22deeb6aa381 Commanders Make RB Move Following Tuesday's Injury News te 2026-11-04T00:40:04.735Z Commanders Make RB Move Following Tuesday's Injury News The Washington Commanders added a new running back option following the decision to place Jeremy McNichols on IR. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7ee3726b22deeb6aa378 LaMelo Ball Breaks NBA Record Previously Held by Duncan Robinson te 2026-11-04T00:40:03.325Z LaMelo Ball Breaks NBA Record Previously Held by Duncan Robinson LaMelo Ball makes NBA history, reaching 1,000 career 3-pointers faster than any player in league history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7c8e726b22deeb6aa2de Saints Claim Recently Released Running Back te 2026-11-04T00:30:06.920Z Saints Claim Recently Released Running Back The New Orleans Saints are bolstering their running back room. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a3d726b22deeb6aa289 Minor-injury crash reported on southbound SR 347 te 2026-11-04T00:20:13.747Z Minor-injury crash reported on southbound SR 347 A two-vehicle crash caused minor injuries around 4:30 p.m. today on southbound State Route 347 near Casa Blanca Road, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The Arizona Department of Transportation also confirmed a report of a crash in the area but said no lanes were blocked. Neither department confirmed the number of injuries.  Karen Bartunek contributed to this report.  The post Minor-injury crash reported on southbound SR 347 appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a3b726b22deeb6aa27b Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks second in Arizona for deadly winter crashes te 2026-11-04T00:20:11.081Z Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks second in Arizona for deadly winter crashes The Lake Havasu City-Kingman area has the second-highest winter traffic fatality rate among Arizona’s metropolitan areas, according to a new study of federal crash records. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a39726b22deeb6aa255 Mike Florio ends 'conscious voting protest,' decides to vote in 2026 midterms te 2026-11-04T00:20:09.384Z Mike Florio ends 'conscious voting protest,' decides to vote in 2026 midterms Tuesday morning, far-left sports blogger Mike Florio announced that he planned not to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. Florio described his decision as a "conscious protest against a system that is corrupt, ugly, and broken." The midterm elections will determine control of Congress, with voters also deciding a series of gubernatorial, state legislative, and local races. Apparently, Florio concluded that his most meaningful contribution would be staying home. That lasted a few hours. Despite the lack of reaction to his announcement, Florio changed his mind Tuesday afternoon and said he would vote after all. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I've decided it's more important to exercise the right, and to hope that those who are elected will behave differently," he explained on X. While Election Day has been full of self-righteous posts, Florio at least put himself in the conversation for the most self-important. He was rightfully mocked for working through his voting-day plans online. "Thanks for letting us know, Mike. I was waiting with bated breath to hear whether you were going to vote for far left wingers again," OutKick founder Clay Travis joked. OutKick Senior Editor of Content Development Joe Kinsey also thanked Florio for his efforts. "This is a brave stance, Mike," Kinsey said. "Thank God," Barstool Sports host Kirk Minihane joked. "Wow. You're so brave, Mike. Truly stunning," added OutKick's Jon Root. For context, Florio is the founder and editor of Pro Football Talk and a longtime NBC Sports NFL analyst. He has spent years using his platform to comment on politics and social issues in addition to football. MIKE FLORIO THINKS THE NEW YORK GIANTS SHOULD CONSIDER REPLACING JAXSON DART WITH–WAIT FOR IT–COLIN KAEPERNICK He is also one of the furthest-left figures in sports media. Florio remains a card-carrying member of the Colin Kaepernick fan club and has long positioned himself as an activist for progressive causes. He recently suggested the New York Giants should sign Kaepernick to be their starter – in 2026, 10 years after he last played. If Jemele Hill were a white male, she'd be Mike Florio. As for the impact of his change of heart, the state of West Virginia undoubtedly gained one extra straight-ticket Democrat vote. Rachel Fetty Anderson will appreciate it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a37726b22deeb6aa215 Senate Election Results: Live Updates as First Race Called te 2026-11-04T00:20:07.112Z Senate Election Results: Live Updates as First Race Called Senate control hangs in the balance as Americans head to the polls in one of the most closely watched midterm elections in years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a35726b22deeb6aa20c Caitlin Clark Names Favorite Chiefs Player of All Time Without Hesitation te 2026-11-04T00:20:05.774Z Caitlin Clark Names Favorite Chiefs Player of All Time Without Hesitation Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn't even need to think before revealing who is her favorite Kansas City Chiefs player ever. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7a34726b22deeb6aa203 Christian Yelich Reveals Biggest Key to Brewers' World Series Run te 2026-11-04T00:20:04.185Z Christian Yelich Reveals Biggest Key to Brewers' World Series Run Christian Yelich knew if the Brewers did the same thing they've doing the whole year, they'd be World Series champions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea759b726b22deeb6a9f5e Stephanie Lueras: Cortisol is not the villain te 2026-11-04T00:00:27.404Z Stephanie Lueras: Cortisol is not the villain If you've spent more than five minutes scrolling through wellness content lately, you've probably been told your cortisol is too high. Belly fat? Cortisol. Trouble sleeping? Cortisol. Craving something sweet at 3 p.m.? You guessed it—cortisol. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea759a726b22deeb6a9f55 Arizona lottery results for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 te 2026-11-04T00:00:26.057Z Arizona lottery results for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 Powerball - Oct. 31 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7598726b22deeb6a9f4c Local issues? What local issues? te 2026-11-04T00:00:24.724Z Local issues? What local issues? BULLHEAD CITY — State and federal issues seemed to be foremost on the mind of Bullhead City voters exiting polling places during Tuesday's general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7595726b22deeb6a9f38 FRANK LASEE: Democrats Don’t Price The Loss When It Comes To The Green Energy Grid te 2026-11-04T00:00:21.475Z FRANK LASEE: Democrats Don’t Price The Loss When It Comes To The Green Energy Grid By Frank Lasee | In the insurance business, they price the loss before they sell the policy. Nobody writes coverage, leaves the deductible blank and doesn’t account for possible losses. Yet that is how Democrats’ climate policies plan the grid. Every wind-and-solar plan prices building wind and solar, not the other costs they create: battery backup, transmission wires, substations, infrastructure and dispatchable power to keep the lights on when they don’t. They also don’t price what happens when our grids fail. Economists do have a number. It is called the value of lost load: the cost to families and businesses of power that isn’t there when they need it. A 2024 study for the Texas grid operator put it at roughly $35,000 per megawatt-hour for a one-hour outage. Wind can sell power for around $30 a megawatt-hour. Failing to deliver it can cost more than a thousand times that. Texas learned the lesson in February 2021. Winter Storm Uri caused at least 246 deaths and the state comptroller estimated the economic loss at $80 billion to $130 billion. Civil engineers put it as high as $300 billion. Uri was not just a wind and solar failure; their output dropped dramatically. The storm froze gas fields and coal plants, which increased their output by 500% because wind and solar weren’t there before tripping off. The more a grid leans on weather, the less room it has when the weather turns. Now run the numbers on a real project. Microsoft says the first phase of its Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, data center needs about 450 megawatts around the clock. The nearby Paris Solar-Battery Park has a battery that holds 440 megawatt-hours, less than one hour of that load. At the Texas figure, one hour of 450 megawatts going unserved is about $15.8 million. That is an illustration, not a forecast and the value per megawatt-hour falls as outages lengthen. But it shows the scale of what a plan leaves off the ledger. Carrying that load through five gray January days on batteries would take roughly 54,000 megawatt-hours, more than 120 Paris-sized batteries. The federal energy laboratory puts a four-hour battery system at $334 per kilowatt-hour in 2024 and $366 in 2026 in its high case. At those prices, the batteries alone total nearly $20 billion, before transmission, charging losses and replacement. The estimate predates the 2025 tariff changes. Germany shows how a dry spell plays out. A week-long Dunkelflaute, German for dark doldrums, hit in November 2024. Renewables fell to about 30 percent of supply and baseload power reached 145 euros per megawatt-hour, up from a typical 40, because electricity was in short supply. Germany kept the lights on by firing up natural gas and coal plants and importing an average of 10.5 gigawatts. The Midwest grid won’t get the same relief. When a cold, still week depresses wind and solar output across the region, its neighbors will be just as short of power. Because of climate ideology, we have been closing reliable, on-demand coal plants before their useful lives end and replacing them with intermittent wind and solar. This is leaving us short of electricity and driving up prices for everyone. This is the Democrats’ policies and they want to impose more climate policies on us forever. Then there are the wires. A Texas Public Policy Foundation analysis estimates Texans pay about $1 billion a year for transmission built to support wind and solar, nearly $15 billion since 2010. In the Midwest, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) approved a $21.8 billion transmission package with regional cost sharing (socialization) to move wind power. Five state utility commissions challenged it in a federal complaint and their consultant put the benefits at $4.3 billion to $7.2 billion, well below MISO’s claim of up to $72 billion. The fix starts with a simple rule. Any plan that mandates a share of wind and solar, or retires a dispatchable plant, should show the cost of the whole system, not just the new wind and solar generation. It should also show the cost of failure when wind and solar don’t deliver, alongside the cost of building. A plan that prices the build without all the costs and the grid failures that become more likely with intermittency, is not a plan. It is a policy with a blank deductible and very high costs. Price the outage and the true costs first. Then build. Democrats complain about the “very high costs of gas,” but building out wind and solar won’t lower the price at the pump or reduce your electricity bills. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Frank Lasee is a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation and a senior policy analyst for the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that champions free markets, property rights and innovation as the keys to protecting both people and the environment. The post FRANK LASEE: Democrats Don’t Price The Loss When It Comes To The Green Energy Grid first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea758b726b22deeb6a9f1d London Zoo: The DMZ is an accidental wildlife sanctuary te 2026-11-04T00:00:11.005Z London Zoo: The DMZ is an accidental wildlife sanctuary This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7589726b22deeb6a9f0f Backup Air Force One makes unexpected trip to Arizona on Election Day te 2026-11-04T00:00:09.137Z Backup Air Force One makes unexpected trip to Arizona on Election Day The aircraft formerly used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump landed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale on Nov. 3, 2026, for a two-day training. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The aircraft formerly used as Air Force One by President Donald Trump is currently stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale for a two-day training.  The Boeing VC-25A has long served as the aircraft used by presidents when traveling, until Trump recently unveiled a new aircraft gifted to him by Qatar. This plane currently serves as one of the backup planes in the president’s fleet. The former Air Force One made a lengthy trip from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Arizona to land at the Glendale Air Force base. Flight trackers show that, before the plane arrived in Arizona, it traveled first to Los Angeles, where it circled the city briefly.  A spokesperson for Luke Air Force Base said the trip and training had nothing to do with election day, citing the timing as a “coincidence.”  The aircraft is scheduled to depart on Wednesday after the crew conducts a “proficiency and currency training” at the base, according to Senior Master Sgt. Chad Usher.  Usher said that the aircraft is not carrying any “distinguished visitors” or VIPs during this time.  He also said he could not elaborate further on what all the training will entail. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7585726b22deeb6a9ec8 The areas we are watching as polls close in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. te 2026-11-04T00:00:05.477Z The areas we are watching as polls close in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. This batch of key Southern states will offer early insight into the battle for Senate control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea7583726b22deeb6a9eac Trump Texts in to Fox News, Says He Wont Watch Until ‘Loser’ Is Off Air te 2026-11-04T00:00:03.685Z Trump Texts in to Fox News, Says He Wont Watch Until ‘Loser’ Is Off Air Trump said he changed the channel over Jessica Tarlov, then texted Fox News to criticize the liberal commentator on air. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea732f726b22deeb6a9e2c Lane Kiffin says he's 'sad' about changes to LSU-Alabama rivalry, tells LSU fans to 'start drinking' early te 2026-11-03T23:50:07.903Z Lane Kiffin says he's 'sad' about changes to LSU-Alabama rivalry, tells LSU fans to 'start drinking' early One of the many side effects of conference realignment and the advent of the College Football Playoff has been the decline of importance placed on traditional rivalries. An obvious example of this is the pause currently underway of the "Greatest Intersectional Rivalry" in college sports, the long-standing game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Both schools had some clear reasons for declining to schedule each other in 2027, with SC now in the Big Ten Conference, and sure enough, the rivalry won't be played until 2030 at the earliest. But even within conferences, the supersized alignment and desire to align all teams around a nine-game schedule has created necessary changes. Even with one of the sport's best rivalries in recent seasons: the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. the LSU Tigers. NOTRE DAME CAVES, LIVES UP TO MARCUS FREEMAN'S PROMISE AS USC RIVALRY GAME IS OFFICIALLY BACK This weekend, the two teams meet in Baton Rouge, with tremendous College Football Playoff implications. Both teams enter at 6-2, and while it's possible, if not likely, that a three-loss team gets serious consideration for a spot in the tournament, the losing side won't feel great about their chances to recover. It's a huge game for this year's postseason. And it's also the last of 63 consecutive seasons where Alabama and LSU have faced off. The Tide and Tigers will play again in 2028, but the current format of the SEC's future schedules means they won't play each other every year moving forward. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin isn't a fan of that arrangement, blaming the influence of "money" in the sport for the change in tradition. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I think that's just sad," Kiffin said. "And I understand, so I'm not being critical. All the decisions, usually, I think all of them probably really come down to money, whether that's the realignments, whether that's the rivalries. So, I think it's all sad in general in the big picture of things that money drives to make [changes to] such great traditions and rivalries. "And there's really good things that have changed in college football over the years, but there's also a lot that I think myself and a lot of people wish that they were the way that they were, rivalries and conferences the same. And so unfortunately it's where we are that really doesn't seem like much is going to be protected when it comes to TV contracts and money and other people's ideas." Kiffin's right; money is the driving factor in all college football decisions these days, and many traditional aspects of the sport have, and will be, upended as administrators and officials look to find every last available dollar. Like some coaches who say, bolt a job after having some success for a bigger payday at another school. But it's an unavoidable consequence of push to standardize scheduling as much as possible. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Speaking of scheduling, while Kiffin was right to lament the changes to the rivalry, he was a bit, uh, forgetful, when talking about the time of day for this year's Alabama-LSU game. While the atmosphere for night games at LSU is legendary, this year's contest will be played at ... 2:30 p.m. local time. Not an unusual starting time for a college football game, but not the late-night advantage LSU fans and their head coach would be hoping for. Kiffin had a message for Tigers fans, and some advice on how they could prepare for the earlier than normal start time. On Monday, he said in a news conference that the noise during the Bama-Tennessee game clearly affected their offense, which he believes could be duplicated at Death Valley. "Tennessee supposedly set the noise record against Alabama, which you can see in that game effecting Alabama’s offense," he said. "That was a 2:30 central kick." The noise, he continued, could help their players out. As for how to generate noise earlier in the day? He had an answer for that too: "start drinking earlier." "We want our players to play well," Kiffin said. "We want out coaches to play well. If you are used to 6:30, four hours earlier, start your day earlier. "Have breakfast earlier. Start drinking earlier, whatever is your routine, just move it up. "Go to bed earlier Friday night." As if Tigers fans need any encouragement. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kiffin went on to complain further about the start time, saying that the Tigers-Tide matchup has always been at night. "Especially in 16 years, this game has been at night here all the time," he said. "I never even considered that it wouldn’t be at night. So, I guess that’s probably naive of me." Interestingly, while still with Ole Miss a few years ago, he had an opposite perspective when it comes to SEC scheduling, saying, "LSU gets to play at night again, I guess? Shocker. That’s two for two for them. I feel bad for our fans not having one night conference game." Well, well, well, how the turn tables. Time of day might be a bit of an advantage, and in a game expected to be as evenly matched as this one, any advantage helps. But Kiffin's first season rests on getting a big win in a tough rivalry game, which is why he's started with the excuses already. That tradition will never change, no matter how much conferences change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea732d726b22deeb6a9dff Key Part of Jet in Deadly Florida Crash Found Far From Impact Site te 2026-11-03T23:50:05.028Z Key Part of Jet in Deadly Florida Crash Found Far From Impact Site The mechanism that controls the vertical angle of the plane was found in three pieces, including one nearly four miles away. All nine people aboard were killed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea732b726b22deeb6a9de3 Midterm Tracker Live Updates: Can Democrats Flip These Key GOP House Seats? te 2026-11-03T23:50:03.599Z Midterm Tracker Live Updates: Can Democrats Flip These Key GOP House Seats? Control of the U.S. House is up for grabs in the midterm elections, with Democrats seeking to erase Republicans’ narrow majority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea70dc726b22deeb6a9da0 Across Maricopa, voters took different routes to cast their ballots te 2026-11-03T23:40:12.919Z Across Maricopa, voters took different routes to cast their ballots If there’s any advice volunteer Alicia Turner has for voters in the hours before polls close, it’s this: Make sure you know your polling place for Election Day.  “Already today, we’ve had to turn away people who came to the wrong precinct,” Turner said.  That’s because while you can drop off your mail-in ballot at any drop-box location in Pinal County until 7 p.m., voting in–person requires knowing your precinct.  It’s one of the many intricacies voters have seen in the 2026 midterm elections, which has locals deciding not only the state’s next governor and U.S. Representative, but also whether or not to keep members of Maricopa City Council and Maricopa Unified School District’s Governing Board.  Finding their precinct wasn’t an issue for voters in Province, which has traditionally seen the highest voter turnout in the city. Crowds milled in and out of the voting center and most people reported the process as efficient and easy.  Province residents Tim and Robin Werth said they went to their local polling station instead of sending in their mail-in ballots because they prefer in-person voting.  “We were in-and-out,” Tim said. “[It was] super easy.”  The couple sent their ballots in by mail once, but the weight of wondering if their votes were counted made them prefer the assurance of voting in-person.  “We just like going in-person. We always do,” Robin added.  Voters leaving the Province polling site on Nov. 3, 2026. [Karen Bartunek]Kevin Gusse and Gaby McVey, the husband and daughter of Arizona State House candidate Julia Gusse, said they saw a lot of foot traffic across Maricopa polling stations as they canvassed.   “But, by far, Province and Villages have been the busiest,” Kevin said.  At Copper Sky Multigenerational Center, a majority of people exiting the polls reported sending in or dropping off mail-in ballots. The same went for voters at a location in the Villages.   Hidden Valley resident Robin Davis said she voted early to free up her day to represent the Pinal County Republican Committee at the polling station. She also cited the recent flooding across Arizona and the need for emergency voting centers as reasons to vote early.  “In case you get hung up on election day, or something happens, vote early. Get it done,” Davis said.  The post Across Maricopa, voters took different routes to cast their ballots appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea70d8726b22deeb6a9d58 Georgia G.O.P. Chair Predicts a ‘Fair’ Election in the State te 2026-11-03T23:40:08.366Z Georgia G.O.P. Chair Predicts a ‘Fair’ Election in the State Josh McKoon, a Trump ally who helped advance Republican efforts to change election rules after a bitter 2020 count, said, “I think everybody’s going to respect the outcome.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea70d7726b22deeb6a9d4f Drone Boat Maker Saildrone Wins Protest Over Navy Contract te 2026-11-03T23:40:07.248Z Drone Boat Maker Saildrone Wins Protest Over Navy Contract A federal judge’s ruling on the side of the small defense contractor was a rarity, as most company protests against government bidding decisions do not prevail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea70d6726b22deeb6a9d46 The On Politics Guide to Election Night te 2026-11-03T23:40:06.142Z The On Politics Guide to Election Night How to watch tonight’s results, according to our reporters and editors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea70d2726b22deeb6a9d21 Live: Arizona 2026 election results for Pima County and Tucson te 2026-11-03T23:40:02.824Z Live: Arizona 2026 election results for Pima County and Tucson Arizona voters will be choosing officials and deciding ballot measures at the local, state and federal levels. Voting today? Find Arizona Luminaria voter guides here. Polls close at 7 p.m. The first round of results is expected at 8 p.m. For Pima County, see a list of vote centers and information about how to drop off an early ballot. What the nation is watching: The winner of the Congressional District 6 race. This district is considered a swing district with a history of close elections. Republican Juan Ciscomani, who has held the position since 2023, is challenged by Democrat JoAnna Mendoza. Third-party candidates have factored into recent CD6 election outcomes. What the state is watching: Whether Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs wins a second term against Republican opponent Rep. Andy Biggs. Hobbs won in 2022 by 17,117 votes. The attorney general’s race is another one to watch. Democrat Kris Mayes won in 2022 by 280 votes, and she faces Republican Warren Petersen, the state Senate president. In the secretary of state race, Democrat Adrian Fontes faces Republican Alexander Kolodin. The winner will run the 2028 elections. Voters also will decide Proposition 144, which would require ID for all voters, including those who vote by mail. What locals are watching: Tucson voters will decide Proposition 421, a new 25-year agreement between the city and Tucson Electric Power, and Proposition 422, which would keep funding Reid Park Zoo. Pima Community College is asking for a $250 million bond in Proposition 430. Legislative District 17, which covers Oro Valley, Marana, Vail and Tucson’s east side, is one of the state’s most competitive. Its state Senate seat is open, and both 2022 and 2024 races were decided by about 2 percentage points. Jump to a section U.S. House Governor and cabinet Arizona Senate Arizona House South Tucson School boards Propositions U.S. House of Representatives State-level elected officials Arizona State Senate Arizona State House Statewide propositions Local propositions Results pending South Tucson City Council Results pending School boards Results pending The post Live: Arizona 2026 election results for Pima County and Tucson appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6e83726b22deeb6a9cda Joe Rogan warns 'woke' ideology is replacing God on the left and entering into Christianity te 2026-11-03T23:30:11.384Z Joe Rogan warns 'woke' ideology is replacing God on the left and entering into Christianity Podcaster Joe Rogan argued Saturday that progressive ideology has replaced religion for many on the left and that some are injecting their political beliefs into Christianity. Rogan said he believed the left was "much more loony" than the right because a large portion of the left has embraced secularism. "Like when you think about the left, you generally don't think about like Christianity or any religion really. It's more of like a science-based like, ‘We're too smart for that thing.’ And I think they're just lost," Rogan said on his podcast. "There's no moral scaffolding to hold on to." TALARICO DISMISSES PAST COMMENTS ABOUT GOD AND GENDER AS 'PROVOCATIVE' WHILE INVOKING CHARLIE KIRK Rogan went on to argue that having a shared code like the Ten Commandments and showing humility toward a higher power are good for society. He said that for many liberals, far-left political ideology has become their new religion, to the point where they try to inject their liberal beliefs into traditional Christianity. "Another thing that's interesting with the religious thing when it comes to the left is there's been this larger than normal presence of these, like, LGBT pastors and these people that are promoting a very different Christianity," Rogan said. "They're talking about things that, you know, biblical scholars are like, ‘Hey, wait, what page is this on? What? Where does it say abortion's OK? Like, how are you getting to that? Where does it say God's non-binary?’" "You know, there's a lot of this weirdness — that this woke weirdness that sort of entered into religion and some pastors are doing it. And you go, ‘OK, is that good?’ I don't know if that's good," he said. "Because you're not following the original stuff." Rogan went on to say that if anything in the Bible is due for a modern reckoning, it would be biblical passages about slavery and genocidal warfare first, long before people try questioning God’s gender identity. EXPERT TEARS APART TALARICO'S VIRAL CLAIM HIS AGENDA IS BASED ON JESUS'S TEACHINGS: 'BUTCHERING THE BIBLE' His guest, "Triggernometry" co-host Francis Foster, agreed, recalling his Catholic upbringing and comparing it with a more modernized Church of England service. Foster said that if one is going to be religious, you want "the real deal," a faith that takes itself seriously. "You want to hear the Latin!" Rogan said. "You want the good stuff," Foster continued, noting that a genuine religion needs a sense of moral consequences for bad deeds and saying, "You want to sit there and think to yourself, ‘F---, I'm going to hell, and it's going to be awful.’" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire and Bishop of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota, told Fox News Digital he largely agreed with the substance of Rogan's take. "For the past several decades, various forms of liberal Christianity have compromised the doctrinal content of the faith, first turning the great dogmas into vague symbols and subsequently evacuating them completely in favor of the progressive political agenda," he said. "The test is whether someone can honestly and with enthusiasm subscribe to the Apostles’ Creed. Does he believe in God, in the divinity of Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit, in the objective truth of the Resurrection? If not, he is using classical Christianity as a smokescreen." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6e82726b22deeb6a9cd1 Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies after on-field collision as authorities open investigation te 2026-11-03T23:30:10.085Z Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies after on-field collision as authorities open investigation His teammates affectionately called him "Demi," while soccer fans across Spain simply knew him as Jesús de Miguel. His death was confirmed Tuesday, one day after the beloved athlete was critically injured in an in-game collision. De Miguel’s career followed a path familiar to many professional soccer players. He worked to make a living from the sport, moving from club to club throughout Spain’s lower divisions. Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel began his career with Leganés’ reserve team in 2015. The striker went on to play for several clubs in and around the Spanish capital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE De Miguel’s most productive season came after he joined Castellón in 2023. His 16 goals helped the club earn promotion to the second division. After struggling to score in the second tier, De Miguel left mainland Spain in the summer of 2025 for Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Back in the third division, he scored six goals in his first five games and finished with 11, helping the blue-and-white club earn another promotion. ARGENTINE SOCCER PLAYER LUCAS TREJO LOSES WIFE, TWO CHILDREN IN VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE BUILDING COLLAPSE: REPORT Left-footed and 6-foot-2, De Miguel was a traditional striker who made his living competing for balls in the air. On Monday, he was sprinting through the middle of the field at Tenerife’s home stadium, chasing a long pass from a teammate in stoppage time of a 2-2 draw with FC Andorra. That was when De Miguel was blind-sided by the Andorra goalkeeper rushing out of his area. FORMER ARSENAL GOALKEEPER ALEX MANNINGER DEAD AT 48 AFTER CAR STRUCK BY TRAIN AT RAILROAD CROSSING De Miguel crashed to the ground, curled onto his knees and flopped over on his back, his arms at his side. He suffered cardiac arrest and passed away the following morning in hospital. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! De Miguel was 30 and is survived by his daughter, who was born last year, and her mother. Former teammate Fernando Román wrote on social media that he was devastated by the death of a friend he described as "humble, hard-working … above all a good person." Tenerife said Miguel’s body would be transported to Navahermosa, in the Toledo province, at the request of his family, and his teammates and club officials would be present for a "final farewell." "We need to give Demi the tribute he deserves," said Tenerife president Felipe Miñambres. "And from that point on we will always carry him in our hearts." Spanish police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding De Miguel’s death, including whether the collision could constitute involuntary manslaughter. The case is under judicial supervision, and Spanish law requires an investigation into deaths from non-natural causes, including accidents. Santa Cruz de Tenerife chief prosecutor José Luis Sánchez-Jáuregui told the Spanish news agency EFE that criminal proceedings appeared unlikely because the collision occurred during play. He added that authorities must first consider the referee’s report and the findings of the sports disciplinary committee. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6e7f726b22deeb6a9ca8 ‘Mud Bogging’ to the Polls in Storm-Soaked Navajo Nation te 2026-11-03T23:30:07.459Z ‘Mud Bogging’ to the Polls in Storm-Soaked Navajo Nation Ruined roads have created a voting obstacle for hundreds of residents of Rock Point, Ariz. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6e7a726b22deeb6a9c84 En vivo: Resultados de las elecciones de Arizona 2026 en el condado de Pima y Tucson te 2026-11-03T23:30:02.783Z En vivo: Resultados de las elecciones de Arizona 2026 en el condado de Pima y Tucson Los votantes de Arizona elegirán a funcionarios y decidirán medidas electorales a nivel local, estatal y federal. ¿Vas a votar hoy? Consulta aquí las guías electorales de Arizona Luminaria. Los centros de votación cierran a las 7 p.m. Se espera la primera ronda de resultados a las 8 p.m. En el condado de Pima, consulta la lista de Centros de Votación e información sobre cómo entregar tu boleta de votación anticipada. Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos Funcionarios electos a nivel estatal Senado Estatal de Arizona Cámara de Representantes del Estado de Arizona Proposiciones estatales de Arizona Proposiciones del condado de Pima Resultados pendientes. Se esperan los primeros resultados después de las 8 p.m. Concejo Municipal de South Tucson Resultados pendientes. Se esperan los primeros resultados después de las 8 p.m. Juntas escolares Resultados pendientes. Se esperan los primeros resultados después de las 8 p.m. The post En vivo: Resultados de las elecciones de Arizona 2026 en el condado de Pima y Tucson appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6c27726b22deeb6a9be7 Christa Pike asks court not to send her to former prison block following failed execution te 2026-11-03T23:20:07.816Z Christa Pike asks court not to send her to former prison block following failed execution Christa Pike, the death row inmate who survived a botched lethal injection attempt, has filed an emergency federal court motion to stop prison officials from transferring her back to her former housing block, claiming her life is in danger. Pike, 50, is currently in solitary confinement in the infirmary at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville as she recovers from the execution attempt. In her court filing, Pike argued that her severe physical weakness leaves her vulnerable and unable to protect herself if returned to her previous unit, the New York Post reported. CHRISTA PIKE'S EXECUTION DOCTOR SAYS MISPLACED IV SENT LETHAL DRUGS INTO HER ARMS INSTEAD OF VEINS "This pod houses inmates with significant histories of assaults and disciplinary problems," the motion states. "In my two years living in this pod… I witnessed multiple assaults by close custody inmates of other inmates and guards, multiple individuals who were undergoing acute psychological breakdowns, and significant danger." Pike emphasized her inability to handle potential threats. "In my current physical condition, I could not defend myself or get away if another inmate attacked me," she wrote. "I am afraid that I will be seriously hurt if I am moved to that pod while I am this weak." CHRISTA PIKE DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL, RETURNED TO PRISON AFTER BOTCHED EXECUTION, ATTORNEYS SAY The motion further states that returning to her prior housing unit poses a "high risk of infection and further injury" due to unsanitary conditions, specifically noting that she would be forced to clean and use an alleged "roach-infested shower" on her own while still recovering, according to the Post. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, a fellow participant in a Job Corps training program in Knoxville. In 2001, she received an additional conviction for the attempted murder of another inmate. DEATH ROW KILLER CHRISTA PIKE DESCRIBES WAKING UP AFTER EXECUTION SHE NEVER EXPECTED TO SURVIVE Poised to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than two centuries, Pike survived after two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital failed to kill her during the Sept. 30 execution attempt. Following the failed procedure, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a temporary halt on all executions pending an investigation. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Tennessee Department of Correction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6c26726b22deeb6a9bde Jerry Jones calls for Cowboys star player to see the ball more after crushing overtime defeat te 2026-11-03T23:20:06.152Z Jerry Jones calls for Cowboys star player to see the ball more after crushing overtime defeat When the boss speaks, everyone should listen. When your boss is Jerry Jones, head coach Brian Schottenheimer would be especially wise to listen. Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver George Pickens was on the field for just 42 of a possible 74 snaps, the lowest percentage of snaps he has played in a game as a pro outside of last season's regular-season finale, which was a meaningless game. Pickens had just four targets in the Cowboys’ 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and that’s not enough for Jones. "He needs the ball coming his way more," Jones said during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "And there’s your good case, you say ‘What can you do differently than we did out there the other day?’ We get the ball in that direction more and we press that." Jones said the team had a "firm" game plan to run the ball, yet they ran it with little success. As a team, the Cowboys ran the ball 39 times for just 93 yards, and the lack of success on the ground surprised the Cowboys owner. "The Arizona defensive line is to be commended. They did not have that reputation to have that kind of game they had against us. So, that’s one of the frustrating things about that game," Jones said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Pickens was certainly frustrated after the game, as he sprinted down the tunnel to the Cowboys’ locker room immediately after the Cardinals hit the game-winning field goal in overtime. The drop in targets came after Pickens had only six targets in the Cowboys’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7. Through eight games, Pickens has 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns. That production is far behind what he produced last season, when he had 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. Making the lack of targets for Pickens more frustrating for Jones is Pickens’ salary. Under the franchise tag, Pickens is making $27.289 million. Jones was hoping that Pickens and Lamb would once again be one of the top wide receiver duos in the league and serve as the engine for a playoff team. Instead, the Cowboys are 3-5, and fans are wondering if Jones could consider trading Pickens for future assets, as he is a free agent at the end of the year. Jones would like to see the Cowboys – and Pickens – get back on track when they play the reeling Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6c22726b22deeb6a9ba2 China’s Giant ‘Floating Island’ Could Spend Months in the Open Ocean te 2026-11-03T23:20:02.401Z China’s Giant ‘Floating Island’ Could Spend Months in the Open Ocean The floating platform with a maximum displacement of about 74,000 tons “has never been done before,” a China expert told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea69cc726b22deeb6a9aef WATCH: Repeat offender leads deputies on 100 mph chase before hiding under porch in his underwear te 2026-11-03T23:10:04.771Z WATCH: Repeat offender leads deputies on 100 mph chase before hiding under porch in his underwear A Colorado repeat offender turned a routine traffic stop into a dangerous chase and a manhunt that the district attorney says should never have happened. Zakary Dean Hirschfield, 24, of Centennial, received a five-year prison term after pleading guilty to felony eluding of a peace officer following the January pursuit through Douglas County, authorities said. Video released by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office captures the nighttime escape, the pursuit through traffic and the moment deputies finally took Hirschfield into custody. REPEAT OFFENDER BUSTED AGAIN LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER RELEASE IN BRAZEN JEWELRY STORE THEFT CASE: POLICE District Attorney George Brauchler said Hirschfield should have been locked up before he ever hit the gas. "This case highlights the ripple effects of decisions made by other law enforcement agencies who had opportunities to lock this guy up before this dangerous episode," Brauchler said. The pursuit began when a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy pulled Hirschfield over for speeding in Castle Pines. During the stop, Hirschfield suddenly accelerated toward the deputy, forcing the deputy to jump out of the way to avoid being hit, authorities said. Video of the stop shows a deputy standing beside the vehicle before it abruptly pulls away. The deputy moves clear as the vehicle speeds down the residential street. FOUR WISCONSIN COPS INJURED AFTER SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVER BARRELS TOWARD CROWD, SPARKS POLICE CHASE The deputy can be heard reporting over the radio that the driver tried to hit him. His female passenger screamed as he sped away, according to authorities. Hirschfield tore through Highlands Ranch and Littleton at speeds exceeding 100 mph, crossing medians and driving against traffic before crashing into another vehicle, according to authorities. SUSPECTED DUI DRIVER LEADS COPS ON WILD CHASE BEFORE DRAMATIC TAKEDOWN ON POPULAR CALIFORNIA BEACH Pursuit video shows deputies following the vehicle along roads busy with nighttime traffic, passing other motorists as emergency lights flash ahead. His passenger later told deputies she repeatedly begged him to stop. Instead, he abandoned her and the wrecked vehicle and ran, authorities said. WATCH: DEPUTIES HUNT WANTED MAN THROUGH CORNFIELD AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE CAUGHT ON CAMERA Dozens of deputies, specialized units and aerial resources joined the search, with drones and a K9 tracking Hirschfield through a Littleton neighborhood. Thermal drone video shows a person moving through an area with trees and brush as the aerial camera follows from above. COPPER THEFT SUSPECT'S DESPERATE ESCAPE CAUGHT ON BODYCAM VIDEO BEFORE DEPUTIES DISCOVER WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND About an hour after the initial traffic stop, deputies found Hirschfield beneath a porch, wearing only his underwear, authorities said. Body camera video shows deputies approaching a raised wooden structure with flashlights, then restraining the shirtless Hirschfield on the ground with his hands behind his back. "Put your hands behind your back, behind your back," a deputy orders as officers restrain him. A search of his vehicle turned up cocaine and drug paraphernalia, authorities said. "Don’t run from our deputies. We will catch you and hold you accountable," Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said. "This defendant learned that the hard way and is now headed to prison. Putting our deputies and the public at risk will not be tolerated in Douglas County." The chase followed a series of earlier court decisions that Brauchler pointed to in criticizing Hirschfield’s repeated releases. FENTANYL DEATHS COULD NOW COST DRUG DEALERS THEIR LIVES UNDER NEW GOP PROPOSAL In November 2024, an Arapahoe County judge gave Hirschfield probation and community service after a plea agreement resulting in a conviction for attempted distribution of fentanyl, according to prosecutors. His probation was revoked less than three months later, but he was placed back on probation in June 2025. Another motion to revoke his probation was filed Aug. 19, 2025, the same day he was released without having to post cash bail in Jefferson County on a new felony robbery charge, prosecutors said. Five months later, he led deputies on the high-speed chase. "This defendant put countless lives at risk that evening," Deputy District Attorney Zach Idris said. "Thanks to the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office, Hirschfield will now spend several years in the Department of Corrections, where he will have plenty of time to think about his reckless actions that put him there." Brauchler closed with a blunt warning. "Commit your crimes somewhere more forgiving, or heck, maybe don’t commit them at all." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6779726b22deeb6a9a50 Holiday shopping found at annual bazaar te 2026-11-03T23:00:09.838Z Holiday shopping found at annual bazaar Lura Turner Homes for Adults with Special Needs hosts its 41st holiday bazaar and craft fair, noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at Cross Roads United Methodist, 7901 N. Central Ave. Dozens of vendors will offer everything from original art and baked goods to homemade Christmas decorations, jewelry and more. The event is free, but shoppers are encouraged to bring canned goods to support Desert Mission Food Bank. Proceeds from the event benefit the special needs men and women who live at Lura Turner Homes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea6773726b22deeb6a99eb Todd Blanche Responds to Alaska Scenarios as Trump DOJ Sends Target Letters te 2026-11-03T23:00:03.507Z Todd Blanche Responds to Alaska Scenarios as Trump DOJ Sends Target Letters The DOJ’s Alaska election probe escalates as the attorney general outlines when disputed ballots could face further scrutiny. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea651b726b22deeb6a9891 Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity te 2026-11-03T22:50:03.278Z Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity Called FlashProve, the system would let anyone check that an AI response really came from the model it claims to be from. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea606f726b22deeb6a9773 Democratic polling leads in Michigan and Maine have come with questions. te 2026-11-03T22:30:07.690Z Democratic polling leads in Michigan and Maine have come with questions. In states that can feel unpredictable, both Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Troy Jackson saw increased support in recent surveys. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea606d726b22deeb6a9758 Can Hasan Piker-Backed Candidates Win? List and What Data Shows te 2026-11-03T22:30:05.424Z Can Hasan Piker-Backed Candidates Win? List and What Data Shows Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker has leveraged his online following as he rallies with candidates during this year's election cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea606b726b22deeb6a974f Widow of Airman Killed in Iran War Posts Vote for Democrat Doug Jones te 2026-11-03T22:30:03.492Z Widow of Airman Killed in Iran War Posts Vote for Democrat Doug Jones The widow of an Air Force major who died in March says she voted Tuesday for Democrat Doug Jones for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5e1b726b22deeb6a96e7 Two helicopters collide near Mount Everest during rescue flight, killing one, injuring others te 2026-11-03T22:20:11.623Z Two helicopters collide near Mount Everest during rescue flight, killing one, injuring others Two helicopters collided with each other while attempting to land just below Mount Everest base camp in Nepal. The accident happened at about 8:12 a.m. Tuesday in the Pheriche area of Solukhumbu District, according to a translated press release from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The helicopters were identified as an Air Dynasty aircraft and a Fishtail Air aircraft, the aviation authority said. Two foreign tourists were aboard the Fishtail Air helicopter. One of them, 47-year-old Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu of Chennai, India, died in the accident, according to CAAN. DEADLY HELICOPTER CRASH KILLS 2 PILOTS BATTLING RAGING WILDFIRE IN YOSEMITE The other tourist, New Zealand national Shailesh Kisan Patel, was injured, along with at least one pilot involved in the collision, the authority said. Those injured in the collision were admitted to a hospital in Kathmandu for further treatment, according to the aviation authority. CAAN has opened an investigation into the accident and will determine whether corrective action is needed based on its findings. Fishtail Air said its helicopter crashed during landing while transporting passengers rescued from the Everest region, Reuters reported. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The Air Dynasty helicopter was carrying only cargo, an official with the company told Reuters. Helicopters are a key form of transportation around Everest, where there are no roads. They are used to evacuate trekkers and guides suffering from illness or exhaustion amid the region's cold temperatures and high altitude, according to The Associated Press (AP). Pheriche, where the accident occurred, sits about 13,780 feet above sea level and is located below Everest base camp, the AP reported. The collision also came after heavy snow had covered trekking routes in the region. Conditions improved Sunday, allowing thousands of trekkers to begin moving through the area again, according to the outlet. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Nepal has faced other major travel and safety challenges in recent months. In September, about 70 Americans remained unaccounted for following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, while 18 Americans had been confirmed safe, Fox News Digital previously reported. The flooding was triggered by an Aug. 26 glacier collapse and caused widespread destruction, including flash floods and landslides. Rescue crews were searching areas including hydropower project tunnels where workers were believed to be trapped. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES U.S. officials warned Americans at the time not to travel to the disaster zone because of the continued threat of additional flash floods and landslides. At least 1,399 people across Nepal and China's Tibet region had died in the disaster, with more than 5,400 others still missing at the time of the report. Fox News' Gillian Turner, as well as Sophia Compton of Fox News Digital, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5e18726b22deeb6a96c2 With Redistricting on the Ballot, a Longtime Missouri Democrat Persists te 2026-11-03T22:20:08.638Z With Redistricting on the Ballot, a Longtime Missouri Democrat Persists Missouri Republicans tried to end the congressional career of Emanuel Cleaver. Even with an old map back in place on Election Day, his political future remained unclear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5e17726b22deeb6a96b9 The F.B.I. debunks claims of fraudulent Texas votes. te 2026-11-03T22:20:07.286Z The F.B.I. debunks claims of fraudulent Texas votes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5e15726b22deeb6a96b0 In San Francisco, Voters Cast Ballots at Hair Salons and Among the Dead te 2026-11-03T22:20:05.793Z In San Francisco, Voters Cast Ballots at Hair Salons and Among the Dead The city prides itself on offering hundreds of polling places, and that means voting in eclectic locations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5e13726b22deeb6a9693 Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows te 2026-11-03T22:20:03.955Z Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5bd6726b22deeb6a962d Fugitive Murder Convict Caught in Missouri After Escape From Tennessee Prison te 2026-11-03T22:10:30.716Z Fugitive Murder Convict Caught in Missouri After Escape From Tennessee Prison Jacob Allen Morley, 28, was found hundreds of miles away, near Kansas City, Mo., after breaching a fence last week at a correctional facility where he was serving a life sentence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5bd0726b22deeb6a9624 How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues. te 2026-11-03T22:10:24.973Z How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues. Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5bcc726b22deeb6a960a Map Shows States With Highest Early Voting Totals as Democrats Dominate te 2026-11-03T22:10:20.435Z Map Shows States With Highest Early Voting Totals as Democrats Dominate More than 60.3 million early votes have been reported across the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5bc7726b22deeb6a9601 What Your Airline Miles Are Really Worth, and the Worst Ways to Spend Them te 2026-11-03T22:10:15.765Z What Your Airline Miles Are Really Worth, and the Worst Ways to Spend Them Learn how to value airline miles, why flights usually beat gift cards or merchandise, and when buying points makes sense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5bc1726b22deeb6a95f8 No 22 UCLA Stuns No 5 Arizona in Historic Season-Opening Upset te 2026-11-03T22:10:09.703Z No 22 UCLA Stuns No 5 Arizona in Historic Season-Opening Upset No. 22 UCLA upsets No. 5 Arizona 84-75, earning a rare season-opening victory over a ranked opponent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea596b726b22deeb6a95a8 Party control of state leadership could flip across the country te 2026-11-03T22:00:11.302Z Party control of state leadership could flip across the country Republican Rick Jackson rallies supporters in Roswell, Georgia, last week as he campaigned for Georgia governor. This year, voters in 36 states will elect governors with at least a dozen races characterized by analysts as competitive. (Photo by Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder) While much of the national attention on today’s midterm elections has focused on control of Congress, voters across the country will also choose which party controls the levers of state power.  Across the states, more than 6,000 legislative seats are up for grabs, leaving the partisan control of numerous chambers hanging in the balance.  And voters will choose governors in 36 states. Only a dozen of those races are considered competitive by independent analysts, but Democrats have a shot at winning control of a majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years. Midterm elections generally favor the party that doesn’t control the White House. Voters’ growing disapproval of President Donald Trump and frustration over high prices has given Democrats a shot at not only flipping control of Congress but also making major gains in state governments, where Republicans have held a majority of governors and legislative chambers since 2010. “For the most part the Republicans are kind of playing defense more than offense,” Katy Owens Hubler, director of elections and redistricting at the National Conference of State Legislatures, told Stateline earlier this election cycle.  Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24 gubernatorial advantage over Democrats. The math could change depending on the outcome of today’s elections, particularly as Democrats are competing closely in some reliably conservative states. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, which ranks the competitiveness of state and national races, identified a dozen races for governor considered competitive this cycle. Those include: Alaska, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin.  In recent weeks, Cook moved its ratings of the Florida and Texas governor races from Likely Republican to Lean Republican. That means the GOP candidates are still favored in those states, but “given the grim political environment for the GOP,” the analysts could not rule out an upset in one or both states.   Democrats’ improving prospects are evidence of the broader political challenges facing Republicans across the country, said Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston. “It’s a rebuke of the Trump model, and especially the Republican Trump model,” he said. “But it’s also something that isn’t uncommon for midterms.” In states such as Alaska, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio and Texas, a Democratic governor could reinvigorate the left, which has struggled to compete with the GOP’s grip on state power, providing a new check on Republican lawmakers.  Experts say Democratic control of more governor’s offices could mean more bipartisan compromise — or gridlock — in state capitols, depending on which party controls the legislature. In Nevada, a Democratic governor could initiate a new era of policymaking: Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo has vetoed more than 160 bills approved by the Democratic-controlled legislature during his term. Democrats are also aiming to flip hundreds of state legislative seats this cycle. Republicans currently boast control of 28 state legislatures and Democrats control 18, while three states have divided control of chambers, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Since President Donald Trump’s second term began, Democrats have flipped a dozen seats in special elections in Arkansas, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Texas, according to tracking by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, which works to elect Democrats at the state level. They also flipped another 18 seats in last year’s general elections in New Jersey and Virginia.  Heather Williams, president of that organization, has repeatedly characterized 2026 as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” to transform state legislative power for the party. The outcome of gubernatorial and legislative races will undoubtedly affect local policymaking in upcoming legislative sessions. But both parties have identified control of congressional redistricting as another prize up for grabs this cycle. Set off by a White House push to give Republicans more seats in the U.S. House, 10 states have completed middecade redistricting — a phenomenon unseen since the 1800s. “We know Democrats and their national allies will continue to pour millions into state legislative races because they understand what’s at stake: the legislators elected in 2026 will shape redistricting and the balance of power for years to come,” Republican State Leadership Committee President Edith Jorge-Tuñón, said in a July statement to Stateline.  Stateline reporter Kevin Hardy can be reached at khardy@stateline.org.  This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5967726b22deeb6a956e Election Day Turnout Is High Across Battleground States te 2026-11-03T22:00:07.069Z Election Day Turnout Is High Across Battleground States A midterm campaign marked by high engagement showed no signs of slowing on Election Day, though it was unclear whether either party had an advantage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5965726b22deeb6a9565 Democrats rise in polls of New Hampshire and Minnesota. te 2026-11-03T22:00:05.111Z Democrats rise in polls of New Hampshire and Minnesota. The two blue states had appeared competitive, but recent surveys have showed promising signs for Chris Pappas and Peggy Flanagan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5719726b22deeb6a9508 Up high, down low, too slow: ASU women’s hoops opens season in dominating fashion te 2026-11-03T21:50:17.541Z Up high, down low, too slow: ASU women’s hoops opens season in dominating fashion TEMPE – Monday night brought with it no shortage of question marks about the Arizona State women’s basketball team in its season opener against Jackson State. With just four returning players, all eyes were on both ASU’s premier group of transfer-portal additions and its class of high school recruits which are being counted on to fuel the momentum built in the program by  coach Molly Miller during her first season in 2025-26. Despite the uncertainty, the Sun Devils won 84-41. In the opening minutes, self-inflicted wounds caused ASU to fall to an early 11-2 deficit but no panic ensued. The usually animated Miller even took an early seat for a couple of possessions, before heroes swooped in to turn the game for the Sun Devils. “We know it’s going to be a little bit tight, first time in front of a crowd,” Miller said. “The nerves were there. We needed to over-communicate in that first quarter, and I think that’s where our lapse was. But (I’m) really proud that they never tucked their tails.” The returners, all familiar with Miller’s system, gave the Sun Devils offensive life after they trailed early – notably forwards Heliosa Carrera and McKinna Brackens. “Our main thing in games is to dominate in the paint,” Carrera said. “Me and McKinna being able to do that is going to help the team. Just being able to work in and outside of the 3-point line, it’s great for our team.”   A 13-0 run ensued for Arizona State, which quickly reclaimed the lead, and the Sun Devils never took their feet off the gas. The entire first quarter came and went with the two forwards scoring ASU’s only points. Carrera led the way with 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field. She ended the night with 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brackens added 14 points and eight boards. “I think Brackens is someone that they’re going to focus on,” Miller said. “Circle, highlight, star and scout. But now you got to worry about all our guards.”  When the lead became sizable, Miller leaned on the depth of her roster, including some of the newcomers, to continue the dominance.  The approach was evident in the performance of freshman guard Averie Lower, who finished with 15 points and made five 3-pointers in her collegiate debut. Despite missing her first four attempts from beyond the arc, Lower never hesitated to let another one fly and finished the game 5-for-12. Arizona State women’s basketball coach Molly Miller directs her players during ASU’s season-opening victory at Desert Financial Arena. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) “I just had to have confidence in myself and trust that the next ones are going in because I can never doubt myself, or it’ll go downhill,” Lower said. Miller said that mentality is exactly what the coaching staff wants from the freshman, emphasizing that shooters need to keep shooting regardless of how the previous attempt went. “She missed the first three, I believe, but she’s got that shooter’s next-shot mentality,” Miller said. “I don’t care how many (you) miss in a row. If it’s three in a row, I think the fourth’s going in.” Miller’s squad also finished with 51 rebounds, including 20 offensive boards, and recorded 26 assists on 12 turnovers allowed. The largest lead of the night was an astounding 47 points. Miller emphasized the importance of aggression when discussing the Sun Devils’ defensive identity.  “Every 50-50 ball is 100% ours,” Miller said. “If there’s a ball bouncing on the ground, we’re going to go get it and we’re going to come up with it.” For Carrera, the opening performance offered a glimpse of what the group can accomplish as its chemistry continues to develop. “Everyone improved a lot,” Carrera said. “Seeing that we can do amazing things together when we execute, when we play defense, when we get stops, it’s something that’s going to be really good for the season.” With a new-look roster beginning to settle into Miller’s system, ASU’s season opener provided an early indication that its offensive and defensive identities will be more team-oriented than ever.  Up next, the Sun Devils host Northern Arizona University on Salute to Service night at 6:30 p.m. MST Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5712726b22deeb6a94cf Chargers lose again over the weekend, but Madison Beer's Halloween costume was a winner te 2026-11-03T21:50:10.715Z Chargers lose again over the weekend, but Madison Beer's Halloween costume was a winner The Los Angeles Chargers are now 0-7 on the season after losing to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday 24-9. The winless start after going 11-6 last season has been as unexpected as anything that's happened this season. The finger pointing and blame game are well underway. Is new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel at fault? What happened to Justin Herbert? Is his fiancée, Madison Beer, to blame? Did she ruin the star quarterback? Did the NFL set them up for failure with the training camp WAG propaganda campaign? Those are only a few of the questions surrounding the team's miserable start to the season. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The only thing left for the Chargers to do is start winning games. Nobody is going to feel sorry for them. Nobody is going to wait around for them to figure it out. They have to show up and keep working through it. There will be hecklers. There will be outside noise. There will be calls for jobs. All of that comes with being a bad team and right now the Chargers are a bad team. You can't let any of that distract you. BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT SAYS NFL FANS ARE WRONG ABOUT JUSTIN HERBERT & MADISON BEER VIRAL CAMP VIDEOS There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe Madison Beer is the one to lead them out of the darkness. She's shrugging off hecklers like a veteran, standing in the pocket and delivering. That's the only way to describe the Nurse Ratched Halloween costume she ended up wearing this year. It's been said many, many times before, but it's always worth repeating. It's easy to show up when you're winning. It's much more difficult to do when you're not. You can learn a lot about what you're made of when you're going through a tough stretch. I think we all learned that Madison Beer has what it takes to ride the ups and the downs that come with life in the NFL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea570f726b22deeb6a949b Bills Release CJ Gardner-Johnson Following 1-Game NFL Suspension te 2026-11-03T21:50:07.286Z Bills Release CJ Gardner-Johnson Following 1-Game NFL Suspension The Buffalo Bills are reportedly releasing veteran safety CJ Gardner-Johnson following his one-game NFL suspension. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea570c726b22deeb6a947e Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures seeks $490M for new funds amid AI-driven cybersecurity boom te 2026-11-03T21:50:04.583Z Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures seeks $490M for new funds amid AI-driven cybersecurity boom Cybersecurity focused Ballistic Ventures is seeking to raise $360 million for a new flagship fund and another $130 million for a separate investment vehicle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54c2726b22deeb6a9440 Crash causes afternoon traffic near Hathaway Avenue te 2026-11-03T21:40:18.308Z Crash causes afternoon traffic near Hathaway Avenue A two-vehicle crash is slowing traffic on southbound John Wayne Parkway near Hathaway Avenue. The crash occurred around 1:42 p.m. today at the intersection, blocking at least one southbound lane. By 2:20 p.m., crews were towing the vehicles from the scene. It was not immediately known what caused the crash or whether anyone was injured. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Karen Bartunek contributed to this report.  The post Crash causes afternoon traffic near Hathaway Avenue appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54be726b22deeb6a941a Kansas postal worker indicted for stealing mail, including hundreds of Republican election flyers te 2026-11-03T21:40:14.752Z Kansas postal worker indicted for stealing mail, including hundreds of Republican election flyers A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment Tuesday charging Kelly R. Cram, a 59-year-old postal worker, with stealing thousands of pieces of mail including hundreds of political flyers all related to Republican candidates, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas wrote in a release. The Baxter Springs native was indicted on one count of unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail, according to the release. Cram allegedly stole 4,404 pieces of mail beginning in October, according to the release. EXCLUSIVE: HAWLEY EXPANDS USPS PROBE WITH BLISTERING LETTER ACCUSING CHIEF OF DODGING CONGRESS "Among the mail items she allegedly stole and placed in her garage, were nearly 400 political mailers solely related to Republican candidates or Republican Partly affiliated political action committees," the statement read. FORMER USPS WORKER INDICTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY DUMPING 300-PLUS UTAH MAIL-IN BALLOTS WITHOUT DELIVERING ONE Additionally, "agents found no mailers related to candidates of any other political party at Cram’s residence." TRUMP-BACKED SENATOR ADMITS GOP FACES NIGHTMARE SCENARIO IN STATE REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T LOST IN 90 YEARS The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is investigating the incident, per the release. Kansas voters on Tuesday will decide on a large slate of candidates, including in the gubernatorial race, where they will choose between Republican Ty Masterson, the president of the state's Senate, and Democrat Cindy Holscher, also a member of the state's Senate. TRUMP PUSHBACK, BIDEN 'DISASTER' AND GENDER SURPRISE: 5 KEY MOMENTS FROM KANSAS SENATE DEBATE DEMS RALLY AROUND BEST HOPE TO DEFEND GOVERNOR'S MANSION FROM GOP TAKEOVER All four of the state's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, as well as one of the state's two Senate seats. Incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., is being challenged by Democrat Adam Hamilton. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54bd726b22deeb6a9411 Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for Tonight’s NHL Slate te 2026-11-03T21:40:13.215Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for Tonight’s NHL Slate The NBA is off for Election Day, which leaves Tuesday night to the NHL. Eleven games are on the board, from an eight-game 7:00 p.m. ET window to a late finish in Vancouver. Hard Rock Bet is offering new users the chance to bet $5 and get $500 in No Sweat Bets, with a token waiting for you every day for 10 days. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl against Connor Hellebuyck is the best matchup of the night. Hellebuyck is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage since joining New Jersey, which is why the Devils are home favorites. Edmonton counters with Tristan Jarry, who has two shutouts but a .901 save percentage. The Devils won the last meeting 2-1 in January, and the books are expecting another tight game with the under juiced at -125. That’s exactly the kind of game where the puck line matters. The Pick: Oilers +1.5 (-180). If this is a one-goal game either way, Edmonton covers. Even against an elite goalie, McDavid and Draisaitl rarely let a game get out of hand, and the Oilers only need to lose by one or win outright. It’s the safest way to back the best offensive duo in hockey on the road. Odds are subject to change Hurricanes at Predators, 8:00 p.m. ET. Carolina raised its second Stanley Cup banner on opening night, and the champs get Nashville’s best effort every time they come to town. Road games against hungry home teams are where defending champions get tested in November. Red Wings at Lightning, 7:00 p.m. ET. Nikita Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy last season and still drives everything Tampa Bay does. When the Lightning are at home, Kucherov’s line is usually the first place to look. 7:00 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET 8:00 p.m. ET 9:00 p.m. ET Ten days of No Sweat Bets means tonight is just the start. New users can bet $5 and get $500 in No Sweat Bets with Hard Rock Bet on tonight’s NHL slate and beyond. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54ba726b22deeb6a93f1 Democrats have small polling leads in the Ohio and Kansas Senate races. te 2026-11-03T21:40:10.340Z Democrats have small polling leads in the Ohio and Kansas Senate races. Many of the leads for Sherrod Brown and Adam Hamilton have fallen within the margins of error, underscoring that they could be quite competitive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54b8726b22deeb6a93d8 Colts Reach Contract Extension Agreement With Rumored Trade Candidate te 2026-11-03T21:40:08.008Z Colts Reach Contract Extension Agreement With Rumored Trade Candidate The Indianapolis Colts reached a contract extension agreement with breakout defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54b6726b22deeb6a93cf Kings Rookie Makes NBA History Not Seen Since Luka Doncic te 2026-11-03T21:40:06.435Z Kings Rookie Makes NBA History Not Seen Since Luka Doncic Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. joins Luka Doncic and Oscar Robertson in NBA history after another impressive performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54b4726b22deeb6a93c6 Brian Kelly Reveals if He's Interested in Florida State Coaching Job te 2026-11-03T21:40:04.951Z Brian Kelly Reveals if He's Interested in Florida State Coaching Job Brian Kelly opens up about the Florida State head coaching job after the program fired Mike Norvell this past weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea54b3726b22deeb6a93bd Vikings Release Former Super Bowl, College Football National Champion: Report te 2026-11-03T21:40:03.287Z Vikings Release Former Super Bowl, College Football National Champion: Report NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Tuesday afternoon that the Minnesota Vikings were releasing a member of their offensive line. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea52a3726b22deeb6a9389 Sedona Mayor Ploog signs local Proclamation of Emergency te 2026-11-03T21:31:15.168Z Sedona Mayor Ploog signs local Proclamation of Emergency Sedona Interim Mayor Holli Ploog signed a local Proclamation of Emergency on Tuesday, Nov. 2, in response to ongoing impacts from the Sunday, Nov. 1, flooding that continues to impact the Sedona community. The proclamation allows the city to continue coordinating resources and response efforts while Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5295726b22deeb6a9358 NTSB finds 'no evidence' of Mar-a-Lago connection after Florida jet crash kills nine people te 2026-11-03T21:31:01.483Z NTSB finds 'no evidence' of Mar-a-Lago connection after Florida jet crash kills nine people A critical piece of the private jet that plunged into a Florida neighborhood was found miles from the impact site, federal investigators revealed Tuesday as crews prepared to drain the crater left by the crash that killed nine people. Asked about the crash occurring less than 10 miles from President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and any potential connection to Secret Service operations, National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman dismissed a link. "There is no evidence of connection. Purely coincidence," he said. FORMER NFL STAR SAYS HE PREVIOUSLY FLEW ON PRIVATE JET THAT CRASHED IN FLORIDA: 'ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED' Most of the Learjet 60’s left elevator was recovered between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the crash site in Palm Beach County, Chapman said during the agency’s final on-site briefing. The discovery adds to evidence that the aircraft began breaking apart before impact. The elevator is a movable surface on the aircraft’s tail that helps control whether its nose points up or down. TEXAS FAMILY OF 4, 20-YEAR-OLD COPILOT AMONG 9 KILLED IN FIERY FLORIDA JET CRASH But Chapman said he did not believe the component would have enabled the aircraft to recover even if it had remained attached, given the speed of the jet’s descent. The Learjet was carrying seven passengers and two crew members from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas when it crashed Sunday, killing everyone aboard. FAA SEEKS PERMANENT AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS NEAR TRUMP’S MAR-A-LAGO AS EXPERT WARNS RULES ARE ‘NOT GOOD ENOUGH’ Investigators are now preparing to remove water from the impact crater, where Chapman said they expect to recover additional aircraft components. Given the force of the crash, pieces buried there will likely be small. Severe weather has hampered some recovery efforts, and weather remains a key focus of the investigation. The cause of the crash has not been determined. FAA, NTSB INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF SAFETY PROTOCOL INVOLVING TRUMP, MARINE ONE Investigators have also obtained dashcam footage to help reconstruct the aircraft’s final moments, Chapman said. Recovered wreckage is being retained for analysis, and officials urged anyone who encounters debris to leave it untouched and notify authorities. The crew had reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence while flying at about 35,000 feet before requesting permission to climb to 37,000 feet. Less than 30 seconds after controllers approved the request, the crew reported they were descending and issued a mayday call. Roughly 600 residents near Military Trail and Cresthaven Boulevard were evacuated after the crash, according to The Palm Beach Post. Between 40 and 50 people were staying at the Greenacres Community Center, Palm Beach County spokesperson John Jamason told the outlet. County officials were seeking state funding to help displaced residents with housing and transportation while authorities worked at the crash site. TRUMP HELICOPTER’S RADIO WARNINGS WENT UNHEARD BEFORE CLOSE CALL WITH PASSENGER JET, REPORT SAYS Officials said during Tuesday’s briefing that Military Trail remained closed in both directions between 10th Avenue North and Purdy Lane. They did not provide a timeline for reopening the road or allowing displaced residents to return home. Among those killed were Austin technology entrepreneur Adam Robinson, 45, his wife, Helen Sharp, 40, and their children, Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2. NORAD FIGHTER JETS INTERCEPT 2 AIRCRAFT NEAR TRUMP’S GOLF CLUB, 3RD PLANE DELAYS HIS NJ DEPARTURE Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Retention.com, had celebrated a business milestone in his final LinkedIn post the day of the crash, announcing that RB2B had reached $10 million in annual recurring revenue. He was also preparing for a live business debate scheduled for Tuesday. "Adam and Helen were devoted parents, and Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were the light of their lives. Helen and Adam were the love affair that will last forever," the families said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives. Their loss will be felt deeply by all those who loved them and who they loved in return." Chapman expressed confidence that investigators would determine what happened and thanked Florida and Palm Beach County authorities and first responders for their assistance. Officials added that further investigative updates will be posted on the NTSB’s website. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea528b726b22deeb6a934f 'Grand Theft Auto' community organizing 'last ride' on old game before release of 'GTA VI,' but why? te 2026-11-03T21:30:51.444Z 'Grand Theft Auto' community organizing 'last ride' on old game before release of 'GTA VI,' but why? November is finally upon us, and aside from setting our clocks back an hour, that also means we are a little more than two weeks away from the release of "Grand Theft Auto VI." The hotly anticipated title is set to drop on November 19, and the gaming community at large can hardly wait, which is understandable considering they've gone 13 years between installments. Yes, hard to believe that, as of September 17 of this year, "Grand Theft Auto V" would be old enough to see a PG-13 movie in theaters. UNKNOWN HACKER ALLEGEDLY LEAKS SEVERAL MINUTES OF GRAND THEFT AUTO VI GAMEPLAY AHEAD OF NETFLIX REVEAL Given the large time gap between games, you would expect there to be equal parts yearning for the new game as there is nostalgia for the old one, and from that nostalgia comes the "Last Ride." The "Last Ride" was pitched by the GTA community, and will see thousands of players take one last lap around the map of Los Santos — the in-game world for "GTA V" based heavily on Los Angeles — the night before "GTA VI's" big release. It's been trending heavily on social media, with gaming outlets all over the world picking up on it. As a particularly nostalgic person myself as well as a fan of the "Grand Theft Auto" series, I can see where these guys and gals are coming from with the "Last Ride," but it doesn't make a whole lot of sense when you peel the layers back a bit. For starters, "GTA V" isn't going anywhere. On November 20, you will still be able to pop the disc into your Xbox or Playstation and ride around Los Santos in your vehicle of choice to your heart's content. Hell, I still play "GTA IV" about as much as I play its predecessor, and I doubt I'll stop playing either once VI comes around. If you love the game that much, I guarantee you November 18 won't be the last time you ever play "GTA V." I appreciate the symbolism, but let's not get melodramatic here. When "Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" came out, do you think everyone just immediately chucked their copies of "Ocarina of Time" in the trash? NINTENDO OF AMERICA RELEASES TEASER TRAILER CONFIRMING LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME REMAKE IN 2026 No, and as a matter of fact, the demand for "Ocarina of Time" has remained so high over the last 28 years that a remake is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 later this month. This isn't "Madden" or "FIFA," where an updated version makes last year's game immediately obsolete. "GTA V" is unique because of the world the developers created as well as the memories those who played the game created for themselves. I'm not here to yuck anyone's yum; take the "Last Ride." Enjoy it. Reminisce on all the good times you had these last 13 years, but let's not act like "GTA V" is being relegated to the shelf for all of eternity come November 19. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5282726b22deeb6a9346 Why isn’t Angel Reese held to the Caitlin Clark standard when fans attack her teammates? te 2026-11-03T21:30:42.437Z Why isn’t Angel Reese held to the Caitlin Clark standard when fans attack her teammates? The WNBA media constantly demands that Caitlin Clark answer for internet trolls. They tell her she needs to condemn "racism, misogyny and homophobia," even though she has nothing to do with the messages other players receive on social media. But does that standard change when the players facing online trolling are being attacked due to their proximity to a different WNBA star, one who receives very different treatment from those same commentators? ANGEL REESE, ATLANTA DREAM DISAPPOINTED AFTER WNBA FINALS GAME 7 LOSS: 'WE'LL BE BACK' Atlanta Dream players Jordin Canada and Rhyne Howard are now on the receiving end. And the hate isn't coming from supposed Caitlin Clark fans; it's coming from supposed Angel Reese fans. Will the commentators who keep assigning Clark responsibility for other people’s behavior apply their standard to Reese? Don't hold your breath. For the record, I don’t think either player owes anyone a statement. Neither Clark nor Reese is responsible for what other people do or say online. However, I do think the people who keep demanding condemnations from Clark owe us an explanation as to why they aren't keeping up that energy when it's Reese at the center. The list of WNBA media members who have openly called for Clark to denounce online hate, something Clark has done multiple times by the way, is almost too long to count. But let's recap a few of the biggest ones: Those examples span from 2024 through this season. So, this isn't new. These people have been making demands of Clark for three seasons, despite her repeated condemnations of the behavior. CAITLIN CLARK SAYS SHE BLOCKS SOCIAL MEDIA HATE AND ENJOYS HOSTILE WNBA ROAD CROWDS On July 3, Clark once again delivered a lengthy statement condemning online hate. She explicitly extended that condemnation to the treatment of opponents, teammates and coaches. "The harassment, the hate, none of that is okay. … There should never be question of character. Like I’ve always stood up here and said that and that’s truly what I believe. That’s how I was raised. … none of that is okay. And I don’t want anybody to ever experience that," Clark said. A reporter raised the subject again at her October 8 season-ending news conference. Asked about Kelsey Mitchell’s comments on the treatment she receives, Clark was also asked to address "the attention this team receives because of you, but maybe not attention that you necessarily asked for." There’s that familiar framing again. Other people send the messages, but Clark gets asked to account for the attention surrounding her teammates. So she answered. Again. "As far as people that have used me to demonstrate racist rhetoric or hate or discrimination, that’s not something I stand for," Clark said. The expectations come from commentators, the questions come from reporters, and Clark keeps giving them an answer. But apparently, that still wasn’t enough. On October 23, ESPN analyst Monica McNutt said: "There is no way that someone would use my likeness to support causes that I am against." Clark has already told people she opposes that behavior. Repeatedly. How many more statements would satisfy McNutt? And now that people defending Angel Reese are attacking Reese’s own teammates, does McNutt expect the same response from her? My guess? Not a chance. Jordin Canada returned to social media after avoiding it during the playoffs and immediately found a reminder of why she had stayed away. "It blows my mind that as fans yall CHOOSE to say the hurtful and cruel things out loud and on here," she wrote, describing the comments as "heartless, rude, insensitive." Some of the posts targeting her and Howard make their allegiance clear. One account accused Howard, coach Karl Smesko and the Dream’s owners of selling Reese out in a supposedly rigged Finals. Another defended Reese while calling Canada and Howard "BOTH selfish players and human beings" and accusing them of not caring about winning. And some of the attacks were explicitly racist, including posts using the N-word. So where is the insistence that Reese address online trolls "invoking her name" as an excuse to attack other players? So far, the WNBA media has been silent. WNBA FINALS TEAMS END SEASON WITH ONE FINAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SNUB AS DREAM, VALKYRIES LEAVE COURT Reese, meanwhile, outlined her plans for the next six months. In an Instagram post (on her private secondary account), Reese announced she is pausing her podcast for the offseason, plans occasional YouTube vlogs and will spend time resting and working out in Florida. Her explanation: "i’m dedicating this off season to myself." Can you imagine Caitlin Clark announcing that she's taking the next six months to focus on herself while her teammates are complaining about receiving nasty messages on social media? The WNBA media might never recover from such a scenario. We’d get days, probably weeks and maybe even months of lectures about leadership, accountability and whether Clark was abandoning the teammates receiving online abuse. Think pieces would be plastered all over The Guardian, The Athletic, ESPN and other left-wing sites explaining how White women have the privilege of focusing on themselves while Black women have no choice but to always worry about everyone else in their "community." They would all demand that Caitlin Clark issue yet another statement. Then, they would complain that the statement wasn’t enough. The whole cycle would fuel the WNBA media ecosystem through the entire offseason. So, where are the lectures for Angel Reese? Anyone see any think pieces about how Reese is being selfish? Didn't think so. All of this unfolds in a league that spends an extraordinary amount of time talking about what people (and bots) say on the internet. In August, after Sophie Cunningham’s comments about "biological men" competing in women’s sports sparked a debate over eligibility, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told teams an upcoming meeting of the league’s anti-hate task force would address whether males should be eligible to play in the WNBA. Yahoo Sports reported that meeting instead largely focused on online hate directed at players. Even with eligibility rules on the agenda, the WNBA couldn’t stop talking about internet trolls. USA SPORTS, NBC CLAIM RECORD WNBA FINALS RATINGS, BUT COMPARISONS LEAVE OUT IMPORTANT CONTEXT That’s what I wanted to ask Engelbert about when I attended her October 17 press conference before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Why does online commentary warrant so much of the league’s time and attention? And does repeatedly highlighting negativity overshadow the positive things happening with attendance and television audiences? I wasn’t called on. Engelbert nevertheless returned to the subject in her final answer, condemning people who sit "behind a keyboard to spew vitriol and hate and racism and misogyny at our players." After all those meetings, statements and lectures, you’d think the reporters, analysts and commentators demanding more from Caitlin Clark would recognize a familiar situation in Atlanta. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Where are you, Elle Duncan, Monica McNutt, Sarah Spain, and Nancy Armour? Where are your demands for Angel Reese to defend her teammates? Again, I don’t think Reese owes anyone a statement. Clark doesn’t, either. But the people who have spent three seasons assigning that responsibility to Clark should explain why their standard apparently disappears when applying it would require them to make demands of Reese. In the WNBA media’s world, Caitlin Clark has to answer for the internet. But Angel Reese gets to focus on herself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea526e726b22deeb6a9314 Former School Teacher, Sister Are Billionaires After Stock Debut te 2026-11-03T21:30:22.346Z Former School Teacher, Sister Are Billionaires After Stock Debut Mai Michael is now worth an estimated $2.5 billion following the company's initial public offering. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5265726b22deeb6a930b Ravens Urged to Trade for Cardinals QB After Lamar Jackson Injury te 2026-11-03T21:30:13.072Z Ravens Urged to Trade for Cardinals QB After Lamar Jackson Injury Lamar Jackson's injury has left the Ravens scrambling for help, but a veteran quarterback could help keep their season alive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5007726b22deeb6a928d Third-party spoilers could swing several close races this year. te 2026-11-03T21:20:07.742Z Third-party spoilers could swing several close races this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea5004726b22deeb6a9271 Dillon Brooks Calls Out Draymond Green After Tense Suns-Warriors Altercation te 2026-11-03T21:20:04.585Z Dillon Brooks Calls Out Draymond Green After Tense Suns-Warriors Altercation After a tense altercation with Draymond Green, Suns star Dillon Brooks called out the Warriors star over his in-game behavior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4dbd726b22deeb6a9213 ASRA NOMANI: Muslim reformers reject ‘fire will rise’ warning if El-Sayed loses as 'Jihad First' te 2026-11-03T21:10:21.553Z ASRA NOMANI: Muslim reformers reject ‘fire will rise’ warning if El-Sayed loses as 'Jihad First' American Muslim reformers are torching political commentator Wajahat Ali after he warned that "the fire will rise" and people will be "radicalized" if Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed loses his Michigan Senate bid, saying his language echoes a "Jihad First" intimidation rhetoric used by religious tyrants before elections in the Middle East. On Monday, Ali drew fire on X when he wrote: "If, God forbid, Abdul loses, this will be a watershed moment in Democratic politics. The fire will rise. It’s over. People will be radicalized against corporate, pro-Israel Dems. There will be a reckoning. If, when, he wins, it will be a watershed moment. And that reckoning will still come." After facing backlash, Ali posted another message Tuesday morning, expressing no regrets and instead scolding critics for alleged bigotry. "Ah, that Islamophobia and anti-Arab bigotry are so pure and naked," Ali wrote. "People are just coming out in the open about how they’ve always felt. Great. Please, be honest. Just share the ugliness with the world so we can all see." Ali didn't respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Reform-minded Muslim leaders aren't buying Ali's rhetoric. The divide with Muslim reformers reflects a broader fissure within American Muslim politics: between establishment organizations and leaders who accept political Islam, or Islamism — the idea that religion should shape government and political life — and reform-minded critics who challenge orthodoxy, reject anti-Israel and anti-Western rhetoric and support secularism, including the separation of mosque and state. "What Wajahat Ali said on the eve of elections is actually the language we’ve seen Islamists use before elections in countries in the Middle East, including Egypt," Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian Muslim reformer and critic of political Islamism, told Fox News Digital. "The threat is usually: If you don’t choose us, this will lead to radicalization, and this will lead to violence," added Ziada, who is Washington, D.C., director at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. "Maybe we need to expect troubles coming up." EL-SAYED'S PAST MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD COMMENTS RAISE RED FLAGS AS HE EYES POWERFUL ROLE Soraya Deen, a Muslim reform activist, attorney and co-founder of the Los Angeles Women's Multifaith Alliance, said Ali’s language shouldn't be treated as a routine social-media outburst. "His words are deeply troubling," Deen told Fox News Digital. "His warning that ‘the fire will rise,’ that people will be ‘radicalized,’ and that a ‘reckoning’ is coming deserves serious scrutiny." "Losing an election is not a license for radicalization," added Deen, . "We must reject intimidation, political extremism and the politics of perpetual grievance." EX-DSA MEMBER RIPS ABDUL EL-SAYED AND WARNS FAR-LEFT ADOPTING POLITICS OF FOREIGN TERROR ORG Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a Muslim reformer and founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, said Ali’s comments reflect what he describes as a "Jihad First" lens for viewing political conflict. "Wajahat Ali, like Abdul El-Sayed, proves yet again their decades of anti-American Islamist obsession and the ‘Jihad First’ lens through which they view every cultural, social, military and political conflict," said Jasser, who is running for Congress as a Republican candidate in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District. Jasser’s comments were directed at what he described as the political rhetoric surrounding El-Sayed’s campaign. The reformers didn't accuse Ali of belonging to an Islamist organization. Their criticism focused on language they said resembles tactics used to pressure voters by warning that rejecting a candidate could produce violence or radicalization. EL-SAYED TRIES TO MAKE PEACE WITH JEWISH DEMOCRATS BUT DRAWS LINE AT DUMPING HASAN PIKER Ali’s comments came as El-Sayed’s campaign draws support from a wide network of Muslim advocacy groups, Palestinian activist organizations, progressive groups, labor organizations and political influencers. A Fox News Digital review of campaign endorsements, public statements and voter-mobilization efforts identified 70 Muslim groups and influencers supporting El-Sayed’s political orbit one way or another. The records include formal endorsements, campaign-listed support, voter mobilization and public amplification. Not every organization has the same relationship with the campaign. They include CAIR Action, Americans for Justice in Palestine Action, Bangladeshi Americans for Political Progress, Emgage Action and the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights. El-Sayed's official website includes endorsements from "Muslims for Abdul," the Yemeni American Michigan Democratic Caucus, the Michigan Bangladeshi American Democratic Caucus and Palestinian American political operative Linda Sarsour's MPower Action, among others. ABDUL EL-SAYED REPORTEDLY CALLED HASAN PIKER WARNING HIS RHETORIC WAS 'COSTING' VOTES The broader coalition supporting El-Sayed includes Democratic Party organizations and Democratic Socialists of America chapters, as well as online commentators and political figures including Hasan Piker, Linda Sarsour, Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib. The organizations and individuals have overlapping priorities, including opposition to U.S. support for Israel, demands for an arms embargo or cease-fire, support for Palestinian activism, criticism of Democratic moderates and efforts to mobilize Muslim and progressive voters. The coalition’s critics have described it as a "red-green" alliance involving "red" left-wing political organizations and "green" Muslim advocacy groups. "Their red-green ‘Jihad First’ filter — threatening fire and radicalization — is simply an unmooring of their own dreams to live the jihad of Islamism and destroy the American dream and everything for which it stands," Jasser said. "Patriotism is not in their vocabulary." TRUMP SAYS ISRAEL WILL STOP RECEIVING $4B IN US AID BY YEAR'S END, CAN STILL BUY WEAPONS For Ziada, the significance of Ali’s post lies in the suggestion that an election loss could trigger radicalization. "Muslims like Wajahat Ali are just using the political movement backing Abdul El-Sayed as a staircase to bring them to the power of a chair they want to claim," Ziada said. "Once they get there, they don’t care what they may have promised. And if they don’t get there, they will turn it into fire." Ziada also criticized El-Sayed’s campaign rhetoric about Israel, comparing what she described as repeated attacks on Israel to political tactics used by leaders in the Middle East. Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump announced that he would cut off $4 billion of aid to Israel, one of the network's demands, designed to isolate the nation. "The demonization of Israel that we saw very prominently in the campaign of El-Sayed is a tactic that we saw Middle Eastern dictators resorting to every now and then," Ziada said. "Whenever they are stuck with economic issues or politics, they just bring up the ‘Israel is bad’ card," she added. "Again, he is just copying dictators in the Middle East." Jasser said the episode should prompt Muslim voters and Democratic leaders to examine the language used by political influencers who claim to speak for Muslim communities. "Any honest Muslim who reads that post will see ‘Jihad First’ and everyone else be damned, including patriotic Muslims," Jasser said. Ali has emerged as a prominent media figure over more than two decades, writing for and appearing on outlets including The Daily Beast, The New York Times, CNN and The Guardian. He also hosted programming for Al Jazeera America. His political activism began after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when he became involved in campus protests at the University of California, Berkeley. He later worked with Democratic operative Faiz Shakir, who became campaign manager for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, at the Center for American Progress, a nonprofit established by former Clinton administration chief of staff John Podesta. Ali has continued to weigh in on Israel, Democratic Party strategy and Muslim political activism, regularly drawing fire. Earlier this year, in a broadcast with former MSNBC host Joy Reid, the two decried "weak White mean" in a heated anti-Trump rant. Most recently, Ali hosted a speaker who criticized Democratic House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries for receiving political contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, calling him an "AIPAC monkey." The smear drew cries of racism against Jeffries, who is Black. Now, Muslim reformers are scolding Ali for making comments that seem to threaten voters with "fire," a "reckoning" and a "radicalized" citizenry if his preferred candidate loses. Deen said the response to an election should be political disagreement, not warnings of unrest. "Losing an election is not a license for radicalization," Deen said. "We must reject intimidation, political extremism and the politics of perpetual grievance." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4db5726b22deeb6a9200 Voting Machine Snags Reported at Polling Sites Lead to Election Conspiracy Theories te 2026-11-03T21:10:13.864Z Voting Machine Snags Reported at Polling Sites Lead to Election Conspiracy Theories Officials said problems in New York, Georgia, Florida and other places were unfortunate but not unusual. Conspiracists seized on them anyway. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4daf726b22deeb6a91c4 Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal te 2026-11-03T21:10:07.014Z Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal Palantir delivered such a huge third-quarter earnings report on Monday that its press release even bragged that the numbers were “crushing consensus expectations.” Yet, retail investors were lukewarm on the company on Tuesday, with the stock trading slightly down. That’s because Palantir’s enterpris Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4b61726b22deeb6a917d Megan Moroney confirms WAG status, college hoops' wildest free throw & good for Jeffery Simmons te 2026-11-03T21:00:17.997Z Megan Moroney confirms WAG status, college hoops' wildest free throw & good for Jeffery Simmons 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. I learned a valuable tip very early in my journalism career: Never read the comments. And for the most part, I follow that rule. But over the weekend, I was out on Old Hickory Lake covering The Champions, a massive bass fishing tournament with a $3.25 million purse. It was also our first big event since OutKick OutDoors became officially official back in August. So naturally, I was curious to see what people were saying. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE And after scrolling the comments, I made an alarming discovery: There are an awful lot of you who think there's some sort of mass bass genocide happening on lakes across the country. Friends, allow me to explain how this works. These tournaments are catch-and-release. Anglers keep their fish alive in aerated livewells on their boats, hold them up for a few quick seconds during weigh-in, and then the fish are returned to the lake. In fact, keeping those fish alive is such a priority that competitors are heavily penalized if they bring a dead fish to the scales. Unfortunately, things do happen sometimes. But the entire process is designed to keep as many of them swimming as possible. And for the record, there's absolutely nothing wrong with legal hunting and fishing, harvesting animals for food. But before y'all come yelling at me for covering bass fishing, please understand we're not out here just murdering smallmouth in droves for funsies. MATT ROBERTSON WINS RECORD $1.25 MILLION FISHING PRIZE, DECLARES 'TRAILER TRASH FOR LIFE' Maybe just relax, grab yourself a beer from the garage fridge, kick back and enjoy some Nightcaps. So you can all breathe easier now that we finally have confirmation. After months of dating rumors, suspiciously timed trips to Italy and a phone lock screen that seemingly gave the whole thing away, country music star Megan Moroney and USMNT soccer star Christian Pulisic are officially an item. Apparently, Moroney was chatting with actress Eiza González at the TIME100 Gala in New York City last Thursday when González reportedly joked, "We're the new generation of WAGs." González is dating tennis star Grigor Dimitrov, while Moroney has apparently claimed her spot on Team Pulisic. PEOPLE subsequently confirmed that the country singer and AC Milan star are, in fact, dating. Congratulations to the happy couple. And now we can close this case. Look, it's no secret that I despise the Tennessee Titans. As someone who used to work there, I can confirm the absolute dumpster fire they put out on the field every Sunday is directly reflective of the ownership and front office that runs the place. I was thrilled for Derrick Henry when he got out of Nashville — and for Kevin Byard, too. So now I'm equally pumped that Big Jeff Simmons is in Chicago and will actually have a chance at a ring. And man, did he make one hell of a first impression. As a Miami Dolphins fan, I'll likely never see a Super Bowl in my lifetime. I'm at peace with this. But I'm a Bears fan by marriage, so I hope they keep it up. I do not claim to be an expert on the fundamentals of basketball. My hoops career ended in fifth grade when I got frustrated with girls 7 inches taller than me boxing me out in the school gym. But even I know you're not supposed to shoot a free throw like you're trying to launch a grenade over enemy lines. Allow me to introduce you to Kendall Puryear, a 6-foot-3 forward for the University of South Florida women's basketball team, who has perhaps the most unhinged free throw form I've ever seen. Seriously, watch this. WHAT WAS THAT?! Puryear, who transferred from Purdue this offseason, went to the line twice during Monday's 80-54 win over Furman and missed both attempts. Which, given the mechanics we're working with here, isn't exactly shocking. For the record, Puryear was actually a standout shot put thrower in high school, ranking No. 1 in Missouri. Which actually explains a whole lot. But like I said, not a basketball connoisseur over here. We'll need Dan Dakich to weigh in. Let's open the mailbag. 📩 Email: amber.harding@outkick.com (Send your thoughts, stories, tips, rants and photos of your dog.) 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheAmberHarding 📸 Instagram: @amberharding Steve H. writes: Thanks for bringing back dog pictures! We miss the videos too. Tuesday nights used to be my favorite edition of Nightcaps until they disappeared. Duke (yellow lab) took time out of his busy schedule patrolling the yard and scaring away squirrels, rabbits, deer, and sand hill cranes to express his approval too. DF in AR writes: Why so many words on the wnba to an audience that doesn't like the wnba or NBA??? Why not something about the world series? I like your writing but not the subjects woke Fox wants to highlight. I enjoy your personal trips and dog more. How about more words on positive and inspiring topics? Amber: Very kind of you to say, Darrell. Don't worry — the travel/dog content is staying. At least on Tuesdays it is. And on OutKick OutDoors. In Friday's Nightcaps, Zach vowed not to write about the WNBA (except for Sophie Cunningham) for the next seven months. I'm going to make you that same promise. I can't promise I won't throw some Cameron Brink in there occasionally, though. Eric P. (or maybe his dog, Duke) writes: Dogs on vacation?? But of course I need a vacation..just be sure the pool is at the right temperature.. Amber: Always love it when Duke stops by Nightcaps. My Rocky is getting ready for a very busy vacation season. We're leaving today for a little getaway to the woods then next month it's off to Florida for Thanksgiving with the family. And then Indiana for Christmas. OK, Indiana isn't much of a vacation destination, but Rocky's just happy to be included. Brad B. writes: Your dog pics today reminded me to recommend you see the Heart of the Beast movie; it's a bit of a tribute to wartime service dogs. Very good film and provides you with some additional Brad Pitt eye candy. Best seen in a theater as the cinematography is awesome. Amber: I saw it a couple of weeks ago! Phenomenal film. And I'm woman enough to admit I sobbed. No spoilers here, though. As a German Shepherd haver myself, I know that I'm biased. But man, they are just incredible dogs. Their intelligence, trainability and loyalty are out of this world. But so are their shedding and neediness, so keep that in mind before you go getting one. Jon C. writes: We ALWAYS travel with our dogs. Spartan Race, check. Beach trip, check. Two days driving to get to Montana so we can bring the adventure pups, in the designing stages. Life is just better with man’s best friend riding shotgun. Like some of your co-writers on Outkick that always end their columns with a pic of Steve Largent or Dale Earnhardt, you need to always end yours with a pic of Rocky. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Amber: I mean, if you insist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4b5f726b22deeb6a9174 Country singer Nicole Taylor of Taylor Red dead at 35 te 2026-11-03T21:00:15.695Z Country singer Nicole Taylor of Taylor Red dead at 35 Nicole Taylor, a singer in the country trio Taylor Red, has died. She was 35. On Monday, Nika and Natalie Taylor — the other members of the group and Nicole's sisters — announced her death in a TikTok post. "We’re heartbroken to announce the passing of our sister, Nicole Taylor," Nika said. "We honestly thought she’d be healed here on earth, but now she’s healed in heaven." STARS WE'VE LOST IN 2026 Nicole — who was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2022 — died Sept. 28 at her home in Nashville, according to a memorial page created by her family. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "It was an aggressive type [of cancer]. In her words, when she first found out, were, ‘God’s gonna use this for his glory,’" Natalie said. "She fought it fearlessly, and she said, ‘We’re not going to live in dread during all of this.’ And she even did CrossFit while she was doing her chemo treatments. She responded well to treatments, and she was declared evidence without disease." 'BAYWATCH' STAR NICOLE EGGERT EXPOSES FINANCIAL TOLL OF CANCER BATTLE: 'THE BILLS DON'T STOP' They shared that Nicole was told "nine months later" that the cancer had returned as Stage 4, and she had "around three months" to live. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "[The doctor said] if the treatments worked, they didn’t know how long [she'd have] after that," Nika said. "We’re still processing everything," Natalie said while fighting back tears. "This, honestly, feels really hard to talk about, but we’re going to do our best to share her story." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The sisters said Nicole "lived around a year after that prognosis." "During the time of the more extreme diagnosis, we felt led to not live in fear and claim healing," Nika said. "She said she had so much peace, and we’re really thankful for that," Natalie said. "We are still shocked and didn’t think this would happen, but we know she’s not suffering anymore." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4b5d726b22deeb6a916b Supreme Court offers support for Catholic preschools challenging state funding requirements te 2026-11-03T21:00:13.513Z Supreme Court offers support for Catholic preschools challenging state funding requirements The Supreme Court's conservative majority offered clear support Tuesday for Catholic preschools that claim Colorado's taxpayer-funded program improperly excludes them by unconstitutionally intruding on their religious rights. At issue is whether those private education institutions that deny admission to children of LGBTQ+ parents violate state anti-discrimination laws, and can therefore be denied a generally applicable public benefit. It is the latest high-profile religious rights appeal to reach the high court in recent years, several of them originating from Colorado. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, BANNED RIFLES AND ‘CLIMATE LAWFARE’: BLOCKBUSTER FIGHTS AWAIT SUPREME COURT In a lively two-hour oral argument, the justices debated competing interests involving both religious liberty and a state's interest in ensuring equal opportunity for gay and lesbian parents. "I'm hard-pressed to think that given those [Catholic] teachings that any homosexual family is going to choose to go to one of these schools, but that should be their choice, not your choice to exclude them," said Justice Sonia Sotomayor to the lawyer for the plaintiffs. "That's what you're asking for... You want an official statement by the State that I will subsidize you with public money even though-- because I have a right to reject children." ANDREA PICCIOTTI-BAYER: COLORADO'S UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL REVIVES VILE ANTI-CATHOLIC LAWS But Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the state's motives, however well-intentioned, are promoting a kind of conformity that is not constitutionally permissible. "Why not seek the win/win?" Kavanaugh asked the attorney for the state. "There are plenty of opportunities to respect the rights of the religious believers and respect the ability of LGBT parents to find among the 2,000 [Colorado] schools an appropriate fit for their children. "It seems like this is a would-be solution in search of a problem that is unnecessary to create this clash," he added. "There's an ability for everyone to go to the school, a good school that's a fit for them and respect religious rights." Colorado established a Universal Preschool Program (UPK) in a 2020 ballot measure, distributing public funds for participating schools, with the requirement they "provide eligible children an equal opportunity to enroll and receive preschool services regardless of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, lack of housing, income level, or disability." Two Catholic parishes sued, arguing the policy targets their sincerely-held beliefs about same-sex marriage. The Archdiocese in the state manages 34 preschools, with a policy to only admit students from ​families who support Catholic ideology, including on same-sex relationships and gender identity. They seek exemptions to the Colorado law, arguing their exclusion is a form of religious discrimination in violation of the First Amendment. The Trump administration has signaled its support of the religious plaintiffs. The state counters its public benefit conditions are neutral and generally applied to every preschool. It provides a $6,300 annual benefit per child for up to 15 hours a week of preschool, with money coming from a tobacco tax. Officials told the nine-member bench that religious schools are free to participate but must abide by nondiscrimination laws, similar to those affecting low-income and disabled students. As part of its review of the Colorado dispute, the high court will decide whether to narrow a 36-year-old precedent that religious practices do not create exemptions from broadly applicable laws. The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The Supreme Court in prior decades had focused on the first part, ensuring a constitutional separation of church and state, when disputes over religious rights reached the public sphere. But the current conservative bench in the past few years — led by Justice Samuel Alito — has trended toward favoring religious institutions raising "free exercise" claims. The justices have separately backed a Colorado baker, mental health counselor, and website developer, who all challenged the state's anti-discrimination policies. The oral arguments Tuesday seemed to divide along ideological lines. Conservative justices focused on the "free exercise" claims by the Catholic parishes that state requirements for receiving public benefits amounted to religious discrimination. "Explain what the difference is between [explicitly excluding Catholic schools] and then choosing to impose a condition that you know that those schools will be unable to agree to?" said Justice Amy Coney Barrett. But Justice Elena Kagan cited the court's prior cases, which she said affirmed the idea "you can't treat religious institutions differently." "That's not the principle that's at issue here," Kagan said. "The principle at issue here is: Do you have to treat them better?" Chief Justice John Roberts asked tough questions of both sides and his vote could prove determinative. At one point, he expressed skepticism that recent rulings favoring the rights of religious schools over similar claims should also prevail in the current petition. "The law in those cases, in each of them, expressly discriminated against religious schools on its face," Roberts told Reaves. "That's not the case here," suggesting Colorado's law may be applied fairly across the board. The current dispute was brought by plaintiffs including St. Mary Catholic School. Erika Nagle, whose children attend the Littleton facility, told Fox News Digital that two of her children were denied access to the state's preschool funding program, leaving her family to cover additional education expenses. "We are being excluded from this benefit because we are Catholic," Nagle said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "And so in a state that preaches inclusion, they are actively going out of their way to exclude a huge chunk of people because of our religious beliefs. "We have had two preschools in the archdiocese that have been closed down," she added. "The state is dangling a carrot over here, incentivizing people to leave their faith, to abandon the Catholic education that they want." The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty represented the plaintiffs in court, arguing the state's policies are having severe consequences, with enrollment at Archdiocesan preschools having fallen 20%, and two schools shuttered. The state counters religious entities like Catholic Charities, at least three dozen Christian schools, one Muslim and three Jewish schools continue to participate in the preschool funding program. "Colorado welcomes religious preschools" to its program, state attorney Helen Norton told the high court. "The only thing Colorado asks is that they comply with the same conditions that every publicly funded preschool must meet, religious and secular alike." The case is St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy (25-581), with a ruling expected by next spring. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4b59726b22deeb6a913a Bears Could Be Eyeing Another Blockbuster Trade After Jeffery Simmons Deal te 2026-11-03T21:00:09.240Z Bears Could Be Eyeing Another Blockbuster Trade After Jeffery Simmons Deal An NFL insider believes the Bears aren't finished making moves after acquiring Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4b57726b22deeb6a9131 Ravens Officially Announce Starting QB Decision for 'TNF' Matchup vs Jaguars te 2026-11-03T21:00:07.128Z Ravens Officially Announce Starting QB Decision for 'TNF' Matchup vs Jaguars The Baltimore Ravens announced their final quarterback decision for Thursday night's primetime matchup against the Jaguars. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4b54726b22deeb6a9114 Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space te 2026-11-03T21:00:04.037Z Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space An in-space construction first could be an enabler for the space data centers of the future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea48ff726b22deeb6a907c Voter Turnout Shows Democrat Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida te 2026-11-03T20:50:07.850Z Voter Turnout Shows Democrat Enthusiasm in Trump's Home State of Florida Voter turnout data points to a leftward shift in Florida, but it's not clear if that will be enough to power Democratic victories. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46c6726b22deeb6a9033 Veterans Day parade to close portion of McCulloch Boulevard on Wednesday te 2026-11-03T20:40:38.316Z Veterans Day parade to close portion of McCulloch Boulevard on Wednesday A portion of McCulloch Boulevard will close Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, as Lake Havasu City marks Veterans Day with its annual parade and ceremony. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46c3726b22deeb6a902a Remains found near Lake Havasu City in 1992 identified after 34 years te 2026-11-03T20:40:35.821Z Remains found near Lake Havasu City in 1992 identified after 34 years Human remains discovered in a shallow grave near Lake Havasu City more than 34 years ago have been identified as those of a Pennsylvania man who disappeared in 1992. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46bf726b22deeb6a9008 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Tonight’s NHL Slate Including Devils-Oilers te 2026-11-03T20:40:31.592Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Tonight’s NHL Slate Including Devils-Oilers Tuesday is one of the busiest nights of the NHL week, with 11 games on the schedule and a 7:30 p.m. ET headliner in Newark. Edmonton visits New Jersey, and the spotlight falls squarely on Leon Draisaitl. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries on any game tonight. This game comes down to the best offensive duo in hockey against one of the best goalies in the world. Hellebuyck has been excellent early in his Devils tenure, going 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. Edmonton counters with Tristan Jarry, who is 4-1-2 with two shutouts but just a .901 save percentage. That gap in net is why New Jersey is favored at home. It’s also why the Oilers are interesting at plus money. Edmonton doesn’t need many chances to score, and few teams can match the speed and skill McDavid and Draisaitl bring to the top of the lineup. The Devils won the last meeting 2-1 in January, and the total sits at 6.5 with the under juiced at -125, so the books expect another tight one. For pick’em, McDavid is the starting point. His point line is the safest way to get exposure to Edmonton’s offense, and even a quiet night for the Oilers usually runs through him. On the other side, Hellebuyck’s saves line is worth a look. If Edmonton controls the puck the way it usually does, he’ll be busy. Odds are subject to change The defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes visit Nashville at 8 p.m. ET, and Anaheim at Vancouver closes the night at 9 p.m. ET. Earlier, Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning host Detroit in one of eight games at 7 p.m. ET. 7:00 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET 8:00 p.m. ET 9:00 p.m. ET It's a loaded NHL slate on Tuesday night. McDavid and Draisaitl against Hellebuyck, plus 10 more games around it. Play $10 on Devils-Oilers or any game tonight with Underdog promo code FOXNEWS and get $50 in bonus entries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46bc726b22deeb6a8fff Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Get $200 in Bonuses and Four Free Picks for Tuesday’s NHL Slate te 2026-11-03T20:40:28.626Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Get $200 in Bonuses and Four Free Picks for Tuesday’s NHL Slate Tuesday’s NHL schedule runs 11 games deep, with eight puck drops at 7:00 p.m. ET and a marquee matchup in Newark at 7:30. That’s a lot of players to choose from on the pick’em board. Betr is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to get $200 in bonuses and four free picks for tonight’s slate. Four free picks, four places to start, one massive NHL slate.  Connor McDavid points (higher): Edmonton visits New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. ET, and McDavid is still the most reliable point producer in hockey. Even when the Oilers have a quiet night, the offense usually runs through him. He’s the anchor for any NHL entry tonight. Connor Hellebuyck saves (higher): Hellebuyck has been excellent since arriving in New Jersey, going 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. Facing McDavid and Leon Draisaitl means facing a lot of rubber. If Edmonton controls play the way it usually does, Hellebuyck’s saves line is in play. Leon Draisaitl points (higher): The Devils will likely put their top shutdown pieces on McDavid’s line, which can leave Draisaitl with easier matchups. He also runs the top power play alongside McDavid. Pairing the two is a simple way to bet on Edmonton’s top end breaking through. Nikita Kucherov points (higher): Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy last season, and Tampa Bay hosts Detroit at 7 p.m. ET. Home games against a Red Wings team still building toward contention are exactly where Kucherov tends to pile up points. New Jersey is favored at home largely because of the matchup in net. Edmonton’s Tristan Jarry is 4-1-2 with two shutouts, but his .901 save percentage trails Hellebuyck by a wide margin. The Devils won the last meeting 2-1 in January, and the under is priced at -125, so the books see another low-scoring game coming. Odds are subject to change The defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes visit Nashville at 8 p.m. ET, and Anaheim at Vancouver closes the night at 9 p.m. ET. Eleven games and four free picks to spread across them. Sign up with Betr promo code FOXNEWS to get $200 in bonuses and four free picks for Tuesday’s NHL slate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46b9726b22deeb6a8ff6 FanDuel Promo Code: Get $200 When Betting $5 on the NHL, NBA and College Basketball Over 4 Days te 2026-11-03T20:40:25.920Z FanDuel Promo Code: Get $200 When Betting $5 on the NHL, NBA and College Basketball Over 4 Days The next four days are loaded. The NHL has an 11-game slate tonight, college basketball is in its first week, and the NBA heads into the second Friday of NBA Cup group play. FanDuel is giving new users $200 in bonus bets by betting $5 a day for four days, with no promo code required. The NBA takes Election Day off, so hockey owns Tuesday night. The best game on the board is Edmonton at New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. ET. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl run into Connor Hellebuyck, who has been excellent since arriving in New Jersey at 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. Edmonton counters with Tristan Jarry, who has two shutouts but a .901 save percentage. That goaltending gap is why the Devils are favored at home. Edmonton at plus money, with the best one-two punch in hockey, is the kind of number that gets underdog bettors interested. The Devils won the last meeting 2-1, and the under is juiced at -125. Odds are subject to change Elsewhere, the defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes visit Nashville, and Nikita Kucherov’s Lightning host Detroit. College basketball tipped off Monday, and the first week is when the market knows the least. Rosters have been reshaped by the transfer portal, freshmen are playing their first real minutes, and lines are set more on projections than results. Your daily $5 bet doesn’t need to be on a marquee game. Some of the best value in November comes from teams the public hasn’t watched yet. The NBA is back Wednesday, and Friday brings the second night of NBA Cup group play. Every one of these games counts toward the regular-season standings and the race for a knockout spot: Philadelphia at Cleveland is the headliner, with LeBron James back in Cleveland for a reunion game in the toughest group in the East. Hockey tonight, college hoops all week and the NBA Cup on Friday. Bet $5 a day for four days with FanDuel and collect $200 in bonus bets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46b6726b22deeb6a8fed BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Unlock $1500 in First Bet Cover for Tonight’s NHL Including Devils-Oilers te 2026-11-03T20:40:22.529Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Unlock $1500 in First Bet Cover for Tonight’s NHL Including Devils-Oilers With the NBA off for Election Day, hockey has Tuesday night to itself. Eleven NHL games are on the schedule, and the best of them puts Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl against Connor Hellebuyck in Newark. BetMGM is offering new users bonus code FOXNEWS to unlock up to $1,500 in First Bet Cover. If your first wager loses, BetMGM refunds your stake in bonus bets. The books have New Jersey as a home favorite, and the reason is in net. Hellebuyck is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage since joining the Devils. Edmonton’s Tristan Jarry has two shutouts and a 4-1-2 record, but his .901 save percentage leaves less room for error. New Jersey also won the last meeting 2-1 in January, and the under is priced at -125. That’s the case for the Devils. The case for Edmonton is simpler: no team in the league has two forwards like McDavid and Draisaitl. They run the top power play together, they can split up to stretch a defense across two lines, and they can turn a quiet game in a matter of shifts. Hellebuyck can steal games, but he hasn’t faced this kind of firepower yet in a Devils sweater. A protected first bet is the right tool for taking a plus-money underdog with this kind of upside. Bet $100 on Edmonton to win and you collect $235 if the Oilers get it done. If New Jersey holds on, BetMGM refunds your $100 in bonus bets. With the two best players on the ice wearing orange, getting them as an underdog is a number worth taking. Odds are subject to change The defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes visit Nashville at 8 p.m. ET, and Nikita Kucherov, last season’s Hart Trophy winner, leads Tampa Bay against Detroit at 7 p.m. ET. 7:00 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET 8:00 p.m. ET 9:00 p.m. ET Back the Oilers, trust Hellebuyck or take your first bet anywhere on an 11-game slate. New users can unlock up to $1,500 in First Bet Cover on tonight’s NHL action with BetMGM bonus code FOXNEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46b2726b22deeb6a8fe4 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Devils vs Oilers te 2026-11-03T20:40:18.505Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Devils vs Oilers Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl head to Newark on Tuesday night to take on a Devils team that suddenly has one of the best goalies in the world. It’s the marquee game on an 11-game NHL slate, and with the NBA off for Election Day, it has the spotlight to itself. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash on Devils vs. Oilers. Hellebuyck vs. the best duo in hockey. Connor Hellebuyck has been as good as advertised in New Jersey, opening 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. He’s built his career on stealing games against elite offenses, and McDavid and Draisaitl are the toughest test he’ll get all month. If he holds them in check, the Devils are in great shape at home. Edmonton’s goaltending gap. Tristan Jarry gives the Oilers a 4-1-2 record and two shutouts, but his .901 save percentage is a red flag against a Devils team that can push the pace. Edmonton can survive a shaky night from its goalie when its stars are rolling. It’s much harder when the other team’s goalie is standing on his head. The special teams battle. McDavid and Draisaitl together on the top power play is the most dangerous unit in the league. New Jersey has to stay out of the box. If the Devils keep this game at five-on-five, they can lean on their structure and their goalie. If they hand Edmonton chances on the man advantage, the Oilers’ price at +135 starts to look like a bargain. The last time these teams met, New Jersey won 2-1 in January. The books have priced the under at -125 for a reason. Hellebuyck’s numbers so far point to a low-scoring night, and the Devils’ best path to winning is keeping the game tight and grinding out a one- or two-goal result. Even if Edmonton’s stars break through once or twice, it would take a goaltending collapse on both ends to get to seven goals. Bet $20 on the Under and collect $350 in FanCash once it’s graded, no matter how it lands. Oilers vs Devils Odds Odds are subject to change Elite goaltending against the most dangerous one-two punch in the sport, with the hockey world watching. New users can bet $20 on Devils vs. Oilers and get $350 in FanCash with Fanatics Sportsbook promo code FOXNEWS350. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46af726b22deeb6a8fdb Retired NYPD officer arrested after 'off with his head' post over Florida mosque expansion te 2026-11-03T20:40:15.893Z Retired NYPD officer arrested after 'off with his head' post over Florida mosque expansion A retired NYPD officer living in Florida was arrested Monday after authorities say he made a social media post calling for the beheading of a Pinellas County commissioner who recently voted to approve the expansion of a local mosque. Rodolfo Mienert, who now lives in St. Petersburg, allegedly commented on a Facebook post criticizing Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott for supporting a land-use change that would allow the North Pinellas mosque to expand. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the 68-year-old ex-officer called Scott a "Republican turncoat" before writing, "off with his head!" Mienert posted this Facebook comment under the username "Rudy MineAllmine," according to an affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. OHIO MAN CHARGED OVER GRAPHIC THREATS TO KILL TRUMP, BEHEAD GOP LAWMAKER The account's profile picture shows Bugs Bunny holding a revolver, while its bio reads, "...if I pissed off a libtard today, I'm happy!! no further reply!!" The last post made by this account reposted a campaign video from Scott, accompanied with the message: "DO NOT vote for this person, he voted FOR a mosque." Detectives traced the IP address of the account that made the post to Mienert, who later confirmed the account was his. MAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY POSTING GRUESOME DEATH THREATS AGAINST KRISTI NOEM, PAM BONDI ON SOCIAL MEDIA Mienert told detectives he is "very vocal and not afraid to share his opinion" on political issues and said he called Scott a "turncoat" because of his vote to approve the mosque expansion. Mienert also told detectives he had attended an Oct. 27 County Commission meeting where residents discussed the mosque issue at length. During that meeting, he said he escaped New York to "beautiful Florida" and claimed the growing footprint of the mosque would damage the environment and make traffic worse. Mienert was arrested and charged with one felony count of a written or electronic threat to kill, an offense that carries a maximum of 15 years in prison in Florida. In a statement, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said that "threatening to cut off the head of a county commissioner because of his vote on a land issue is intolerable and we will strictly enforce the law against anyone who makes threats of this nature." Mienert, who retired as a sergeant after 22 years with the New York Police Department, remains in the Pinellas County Jail, according to records reviewed by Fox News Digital. He is set to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46a9726b22deeb6a8faa Eli Drinkwitz Addresses Florida State Rumors After Mike Norvell Firing te 2026-11-03T20:40:09.119Z Eli Drinkwitz Addresses Florida State Rumors After Mike Norvell Firing Eli Drinkwitz made it clear how he feels about Missouri as Florida State rumors heat up following Mike Norvell's firing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea46a4726b22deeb6a8fa1 An Atlanta Recovery Center is Using AI To Connect With Vulnerable Patients te 2026-11-03T20:40:04.989Z An Atlanta Recovery Center is Using AI To Connect With Vulnerable Patients Advanced technology is helping this FQHC build rapport with patients—and help more of them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4455726b22deeb6a8cbf Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tonight’s NHL Action te 2026-11-03T20:30:13.639Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Tonight’s NHL Action Eleven NHL games are on the board Tuesday night, starting with a nine-game 7:00 p.m. ET window and running all the way to a late puck drop in Vancouver. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash on any game tonight. The Carolina Hurricanes raised their second Stanley Cup banner on opening night, and Tuesday they visit Nashville in the lone 8:00 p.m. ET game. Every team gets up for the defending champions, and the Predators get the Canes in their own building. Pyotr Kochetkov is slated to get the start between the pipes for the 'Canes, and he is off to a record-setting pace. With Kochetkov in the crease, the Hurricanes have one ten straight as he has recorded a blistering 1.50 GAA to go along with two shutouts.  Tampa Bay hosts Detroit at 7:00 p.m. ET with Nikita Kucherov, who won his second Hart Trophy last season, leading the way. He’s still one of the most productive players in the sport, and the Lightning at home are always a tough out. There have been rumblings that Kucherov may want out of Tampa, which would be massive news in the NHL world. Ironically, Detroit is one of the list of teams that have reportedly already inquired about the Hart Trophy winner.  7:00 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET 8:00 p.m. ET 9:00 p.m. ET With the league moving to an 84-game schedule this season, there’s hockey almost every night, and Tuesday is one of the busiest of the week. New users can bet $20 on any NHL game tonight and get $350 in FanCash with Fanatics Sportsbook promo code FOXNEWS350. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4451726b22deeb6a8ca1 Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day te 2026-11-03T20:30:09.107Z Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, his office said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea444e726b22deeb6a8c86 Knicks HC Mike Brown 'Excited' by Team's Early-Season Struggles te 2026-11-03T20:30:06.396Z Knicks HC Mike Brown 'Excited' by Team's Early-Season Struggles New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is a "little excited" about the team's struggles to open up the 2026-27 NBA season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea444b726b22deeb6a8c7d Caitlin Clark Sends Clear Message on Valkyries Winning WNBA Championship te 2026-11-03T20:30:03.838Z Caitlin Clark Sends Clear Message on Valkyries Winning WNBA Championship Fever star Caitlin Clark gave her honest assessment of the Valkyries winning the WNBA championship in just their second season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea4205726b22deeb6a8c1d Peter King's new book 'The Game' sparks debate over NFL's most significant figures across four decades te 2026-11-03T20:20:21.133Z Peter King's new book 'The Game' sparks debate over NFL's most significant figures across four decades The list of premier NFL historians has for a long time included Peter King as a contributor, and his new book titled "The Game" is a journey that gives color to the growth of America's sport from the 1980s, when baseball and the NFL were still sports landscape peers to the current day in which football simply dominates. King, the former Sports Illustrated writer and founding author of the Monday Morning Quarterback column, has delivered 40 chapters about King Sport. "The Game" is a journey that details everything from the perfect NFL career authored by a Steelers' player not part of the early-day Super Bowl titles, to the rebirth of the New York Giants in the 1980s, to the painful last stand of Bill Walsh, to the sad end of Al Davis in 2007 – with much in between and beyond. The book is a sprawling, colorful ride through four decades in forty chapters. FOOTBALL LEGEND BILL BELICHICK ADDRESSES HALL OF FAME SNUB AND WHETHER IT WAS A 'POLITICAL' DECISION Sitting down with the writer allowed me an opportunity to explain to King how wrong he was about his Mount Rushmore of Pro Football. Fine, so I didn't actually tell a legendary scribe he's wrong about his stuff. But it's fair to say I probed him about the water cooler conversation segment of the book, which he patterned after Mount Rushmore. Having known King for decades, I reminded him that Mount Rushmore has four presidents on its granite cliff and his Mount Rushmore boasts 100 people, then adds another 10 just because, then includes an honorable mention section. "Armando," King retorts, without missing a beat, "as you know, I always wrote long." Fair enough. Time to prod. King did not include either Bill Belichick or Don Shula among his top 20 names on his Mount Rushmore. EX-PATRIOTS STAR ON WHETHER TOM BRADY COULD FACE SAME HOF FATE AS BILL BELICHICK: 'CRAZY TO THINK ABOUT' Belichick, who has more Super Bowl championships than any other coach in NFL history, is No. 24 on King's mountain. "Well, my Mount Rushmore is about the people who have been most significant in making the NFL the monstrous game and product that it is today," King explains. "So, like I have Joe Carr, former NFL commissioner, as the 4th most significant guy in pro football history. NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL WILL NOT TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS AMID SCRUTINY OF PAST TESTIMONIES "I think it's hard for somebody, unless you're absolutely like the best who's ever done it, for me to say that he's more important in football history than, say, Lamar Hunt, or Pete Rozelle, or John Madden or Vince Lombardi ... And those are guys I have, obviously, in the top 10. "There are so many people, and I went through so many iterations of this, but I just tried to stick with the sort of the tried and true approach of people who were most responsible for this game being as gargantuan as it is." Before this gets out of control, understand that King was a Pro Football Hall of Fame selector for decades and thought it was a mistake not to induct Belichick as a first-ballot candidate. So he is not anti-Belichick, folks. MANNY FERNANDEZ, CORNERSTONE OF DOLPHINS’ PERFECT 1972 SEASON, DEAD AT 79 Shula, the winningest coach of all time and the architect of the NFL's only undefeated Super Bowl champion, is outside King's top 25. "I just don't think of Don Shula as a more important figure than the people I put above him," King said. "I think the reason is, and look, the undefeated season is obviously, that team is without peer in modern NFL history without any question. And that was an incredible accomplishment, especially because they beat some incredible teams in that season. They had a great year. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "But I think the way I kind of look at it, other than the number of wins, which is paramount, when I look at Don Shula, I am left asking the question, 'What other contributions to the game did he have that should put him higher on this list? What are they?' "And I am left not convinced that he made the kind of contributions that guys like Madden and Lombardi made. This is more than just your win total. It has to do with everything you contributed to the game." King is a good sport allowing me to thrust and riposte with him a bit. Any book that can set off such an exchange over football is worth the time. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea41fd726b22deeb6a8bec Swastikas Painted on Jewish School Buses in New York te 2026-11-03T20:20:13.127Z Swastikas Painted on Jewish School Buses in New York The NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the vandalism in Williamsburg. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea3fac726b22deeb6a8b52 Democrats Appear to Flip 1st Midterm Seat as Guam Drops Unofficial Results te 2026-11-03T20:10:20.321Z Democrats Appear to Flip 1st Midterm Seat as Guam Drops Unofficial Results Democrats appear poised for the first midterm flip as Alicia Limtiaco leads Guam's House delegate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea3fa4726b22deeb6a8b49 LeBron James Names the 'Most Skilled' Player He's Ever Seen te 2026-11-03T20:10:12.435Z LeBron James Names the 'Most Skilled' Player He's Ever Seen Philadelphia 76ers veteran LeBron James identified the "most skilled" player he's ever seen in his 24-year NBA career. 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The order applied to U.S. government employees in Matamoros, a Mexican city across the border from Brownsville, Texas. The U.S. Mission to Mexico said on Oct. 30 that the law enforcement activity that had prompted the order had subsided. DEADLY SECURITY RISKS PROMPT UPDATED TRAVEL WARNINGS FOR 13 COUNTRIES "The order for U.S. government employees to shelter in place has been lifted," officials said. They noted that the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas, where Matamoros is located, remains under the State Department's highest-level travel advisory — Level 4 or "Do Not Travel" — due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping. The shelter-in-place order came amid heightened security concerns following two arrests in Matamoros that prompted roadblocks across Tamaulipas, according to Mexican authorities. In an Oct. 30 statement, Mexican officials identified one suspect as Axel Alfredo "N," the alleged second-in-command of the Gulf Cartel's Los Ciclones faction. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Mexican authorities linked him to homicides, kidnappings, extortion, fuel theft and cross-border trafficking, as well as a May 2026 attack on federal security officers that left one dead and several injured. "To uphold the rule of law and protect residents in the area, the Ministry of National Defense deployed 450 personnel and two helicopters to Matamoros and surrounding municipalities," the translated statement said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "The deployment is part of efforts to strengthen the operational presence of security forces, expand surveillance activities and improve authorities' response capabilities." After lifting the order, U.S. officials urged Americans in Matamoros to monitor local media and to "be aware of your surroundings." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Americans were also urged to notify friends and family of their safety. The warning follows a similar security alert issued in August. 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A delivery alert might ask you to confirm your address or pay a small fee. And an email about a problem with your order could be an attempt to steal your payment information. The tricky part is that these messages often arrive when you're already looking for deals or expecting packages. Before you click or enter your credit card information, here are seven holiday shopping scams to watch for and simple ways to protect yourself. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com. DO NOT CLICK FAKE 'ACCOUNT RECOVERY' AMAZON EMAIL During the holidays, it is normal to receive messages from unfamiliar stores. You may also be expecting several deliveries at once. Meanwhile, sales and shipping deadlines create pressure to act quickly. Scammers take advantage of those distractions. A fake message becomes more convincing when it matches something you are already expecting. That's why one of the best ways to avoid holiday shopping scams is to verify unexpected messages through a company's official website or app rather than responding directly. You see a social media ad for a name-brand coat, popular gadget or designer handbag at 80% off. The photos look professional, and a countdown clock warns that the deal is about to expire. Big discounts happen during the holidays. However, unusually low prices on popular merchandise can signal a scam. Some fake stores collect your payment and send nothing. Others deliver cheap counterfeits or products that look nothing like the advertisement. The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers frequently use social media advertisements featuring popular products at unusually low prices. Fake shopping websites can look remarkably convincing. Scammers copy brand logos, product photography and website layouts to make their stores appear legitimate. Sometimes, the biggest clue is hiding in the website address. A fake store might add words such as "outlet" or "sale" to a familiar brand name. Others use subtle misspellings or unfamiliar web addresses. One important detail: A padlock icon or HTTPS connection does not guarantee that a shopping website is legitimate. It means the connection is encrypted. Scammers can use encrypted websites, too. When in doubt, type the retailer's official address into your browser or open its trusted app. "Your package could not be delivered. Please confirm your address." Messages like this appear through text messages and emails, often claiming to come from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS or FedEx. Because you may have packages on the way, the message can seem believable. Scammers frequently direct you to a fake tracking page. There, they may ask you to enter your address, credit card number or other personal information. Some demand a small redelivery fee. The Postal Service confirms that it does not charge a fee for redelivery. If a text claims you must pay USPS to receive your package again, treat it as a warning sign. Another common scam involves an email claiming that your payment failed, your shopping account has been locked or a purchase needs immediate confirmation. Some messages go further. They claim someone made an expensive purchase using your account and provide a phone number to call if you want to cancel it. That number may connect you directly to a scammer. Once you call, the person may request your credit card information, ask for a one-time verification code or pressure you into installing remote-access software. If you cannot verify the message through your account, contact the company's customer service department using contact information from its official website. Gift cards make convenient holiday presents. Unfortunately, scammers also like them because the money can be difficult to recover once the card numbers and PINs are shared. A scammer may pretend to be a seller, employer or family member who urgently needs financial help. Some even claim to represent government agencies or utility companies. A legitimate company might sell gift cards or accept its own gift cards for purchases. However, demands to buy gift cards and send someone the card numbers or PINs are strong signs of fraud. The holidays are a popular time for charitable giving. Scammers know that emotional appeals can encourage people to donate quickly. Fake charities may use names that resemble familiar organizations. Others take advantage of natural disasters or heartbreaking stories to solicit donations. Some scammers impersonate legitimate charities and direct donations to fraudulent payment pages. You can also consult the FTC's charity guidance before donating. CHEAP ANDROID PHONES FOUND WITH MALWARE ALREADY INSTALLED Online marketplaces and local resale groups can be useful places to find holiday bargains. However, they also attract scammers posing as legitimate sellers. A seller might advertise a popular item at an unusually low price, then demand payment before you can inspect it. Others try to move conversations away from the marketplace to avoid its protections. Fake payment confirmations and requests for additional shipping fees are other warning signs. Remember that not every marketplace provides buyer protection. Check its policies rather than assuming it will refund a fraudulent purchase. Avoiding holiday shopping scams starts with a few simple habits. These precautions can help protect your finances and personal information. These habits help reduce your risk even when an advertisement or shopping website looks legitimate. Even careful shoppers can encounter convincing scams. The important thing is to respond based on what actually happened. Simply opening a webpage does not automatically mean your accounts have been compromised. Acting quickly can improve your chances of limiting the damage. Good habits are your first line of defense, but nobody spots every scam every time, especially during the busy holiday season. That's where reliable security software can provide an extra layer of protection. I recommend using strong antivirus software that helps detect suspicious websites, phishing attempts and malicious links before they put your personal information at risk. Look for software that offers real-time protection against viruses, malware, spyware and ransomware. Some security solutions also include scam detection tools that can help identify fraudulent text messages, fake shopping websites and suspicious links. These features are particularly useful when scammers impersonate familiar retailers or delivery companies. A built-in password manager is another valuable feature. It can generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for your shopping accounts. That helps reduce the risk of someone accessing multiple accounts if one password is compromised. AI-powered scams are also becoming more convincing. Fake celebrity endorsements, manipulated videos and fraudulent holiday giveaways can make questionable offers appear legitimate. Some security products now include AI-powered scam detection and deepfake detection tools to help identify certain types of manipulated content. However, these capabilities vary by product, device and platform. While security software cannot stop every scam, combining it with secure payment methods, account alerts and careful shopping habits can help protect your money and personal information throughout the holiday season. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. SCAMMERS ARE BUYING GOOGLE ADS TO STEAL BANK LOGINS I love finding a great holiday deal as much as anyone. But I've learned that the best way to avoid getting scammed is to be a little skeptical when something looks unusually attractive or demands an immediate response. Scammers are getting better at copying familiar stores and creating convincing messages. They're also using AI to make fraudulent offers look more believable. That's why I recommend checking purchases directly through retailers you trust and using security tools that can help flag suspicious activity. A few extra seconds of checking could save you a lot of trouble. The holidays should be about enjoying time with the people you care about, not cleaning up after a scam. Have you ever received a fake delivery alert or spotted an online shopping deal that turned out to be a scam? What tipped you off? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea38a2726b22deeb6a81b0 Melania Trump to Host Russia-Ukraine War Talks After Ceasefire te 2026-11-03T19:40:18.370Z Melania Trump to Host Russia-Ukraine War Talks After Ceasefire The meeting comes after the first lady brokered the longest ceasefire since the start the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea389c726b22deeb6a81a7 MLB Makes Huge Salary Cap Concession to MLB Players' Association te 2026-11-03T19:40:12.243Z MLB Makes Huge Salary Cap Concession to MLB Players' Association MLB made a monumental concession in its proposed salary cap-and-floor system amid CBA negotiations with the MLBPA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea3896726b22deeb6a818b AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges te 2026-11-03T19:40:06.549Z AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea364e726b22deeb6a8145 As Election Day arrives, Democrats poised to see gains and pump brakes on Trump agenda te 2026-11-03T19:30:22.950Z As Election Day arrives, Democrats poised to see gains and pump brakes on Trump agenda Early voting at Kearny Town Hall in Kearny, New Jersey, on Oct. 24, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor) WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape President Donald Trump’s remaining policy agenda.  As of Monday, more than 57 million Americans had cast a vote, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab, which tracks early voting. This year’s elections have already shattered the record for midterm early voting, set in 2022, in which nearly 46 million Americans voted early.  Polls close between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time on Election Day. Under federal law, as long as voters are in line when the polls close, they can still cast their ballots. Voters must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and registered to vote in their state. Many states allow same-day registration. Trump came into his second term with his party in control of both chambers of Congress. But historically, the president’s party loses seats in the midterm elections, and this cycle appears unlikely to be an exception. Elections forecasters have favored Democrats to win back the majority in the U.S. House, which would allow them to significantly rein in Trump’s legislative agenda. Analysts have also increasingly predicted Democrats could win control of the U.S. Senate could, which would allow them to block appointments, including a potential U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter projects Democrats to pick up a Senate seat in North Carolina and lists six more races as toss-ups, all of which are now held by Republicans. Those races are in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Ohio and Texas. Democrats are defending an open seat in Michigan that the Cook Political Report moved from toss-up to leaning toward the Democrat, Abdul El-Sayed, on Monday. If the other races go as predicted, Democrats would have to win at least three of the toss-ups to gain control of the chamber. The Cook Political Report shifted 12 House races in the direction of Democrats on Oct. 30. Eighteen remained toss-ups as of Monday. Democrats have to net three seats to flip control of the House, if they also win the race in a heavily Democratic Florida district that is vacant after former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned in April. If Democrats gain the majority in the House, they are likely to pursue investigations into Trump and other administration officials. They have also signaled they will embrace a policy agenda centered on lowering costs, especially related to healthcare, though Trump’s veto looms on any major legislation Congress passes for the next two years. Legal challenges amid dismal numbers The war with Iran that has contributed to high gas and diesel prices, inflation and an aggressive immigration crackdown has led to historically low presidential approval ratings. Trump’s approval on average was at 37% Monday, only a tick better than his second-term low of 36% recorded just two weeks earlier, according to The New York Times. The president has already made an attempt to use the Department of Justice to halt the certification of the Alaska U.S. Senate race, after The New York Times reported the campaign of Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola made an effort to recruit a candidate with the same name as GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan in order to stack the four-way general election in her favor.  States Newsroom has not independently verified the Times story. A federal judge tossed out the lawsuit Sunday.  Other court challenges related to the administration’s actions or potential actions related to the election are still unfolding on Election Day. Cases include Democrats’ aim to bar armed federal officials for polling locations and DOJ’s effort to prevent California from counting 20,000 votes the Trump administration suspects are noncitizens.  The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the Trump administration’s final attempt to force California to set aside the ballots. Separately, congressional Democrats have taken their own precautions. More than 100 Senate staffers and 300 House staffers were trained as election monitors and will be sent to 60 or 70 close races, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, Joe Morelle, told reporters last week.  Even after the polls close, it could take weeks to know the results of some races, and consequently, control of both chambers of Congress, due to each state’s voting laws and processes for counting votes.  After the 2022 midterms, control of the House was projected for Republicans eight days after Election Day. In 2024, the same projection took nine days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea364b726b22deeb6a8125 Chris Cuomo says talking about politics makes it difficult for him to avoid violence te 2026-11-03T19:30:19.594Z Chris Cuomo says talking about politics makes it difficult for him to avoid violence Chris Cuomo has no interest in running for office like his father and brother. In fact, he says talking about politics on television has made it difficult enough to control his violent urges. "Man, I run from office. I’m telling you, I would never, ever, ever, ever consider running for office," Cuomo told pollster Frank Luntz on his podcast. "But in fact, I’ll tell you what I’m considering: getting the f— out [of talking about politics]." BOBBY BURACK: THE ANTI-WHITE RESISTANCE IS ALREADY BEGINNING FOR COOPER FLAGG Cuomo referenced boxer Mike Tyson and said his job makes him want to start punching people in the face. "Mike Tyson has turned out to be a prophet, which is already a perversity. But when Mike Tyson said, ‘Social media has made people forget that some things that you say will get you punched in the face.’ "And my desire to punch people in the face has gotten, it’s consuming me, Frank. I can’t handle this. I can’t handle the stupidity. I can’t handle what wins. I can’t handle what gets paid. I can’t handle what succeeds. I can’t handle it." We understand that Cuomo was probably joking. But if anyone were to abandon a successful media career because of an uncontrollable urge to get violent, he would rank near the top of our list. For background, Cuomo now hosts a cable news show on NewsNation. The younger Cuomo brother has a long history of losing his temper. In 2019, he threatened to throw a man down the stairs at a Shelter Island bar after the man called him "Fredo," a reference to the weak link in the Corleone crime family from "The Godfather." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! A year later, video showed Cuomo screaming at a bicyclist who questioned why he was outside in the Hamptons while recovering from COVID-19. Cuomo later called the man a "jacka–" and "loser" on his radio show. Cuomo also frequently posts videos of himself working out. Sometimes, he lifts dumbbells while typing on his computer. Just saying. Look, we do not want to downplay Cuomo’s urges and then see someone get punched in the face on set or in the political arena. That’s all. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea3648726b22deeb6a811c Mariners hire 36-year-old Jason Kanzler as new manager after disappointing season te 2026-11-03T19:30:16.326Z Mariners hire 36-year-old Jason Kanzler as new manager after disappointing season The Seattle Mariners have achieved their first big goal of the offseason: hiring a manager. The team announced on Tuesday that they hired Jason Kanzler, who spent the last three seasons as the Chicago Cubs' director of player development, as their new manager. Kanzler, 36, is the 22nd manager in team history. "I am thrilled to join the Mariners organization, and I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running," Kanzler said in a statement. "This team has an immense amount of talent in all facets of the game, and my coaching staff and I are excited to access and unlock this team’s full potential." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said the organization was looking for a manager who would challenge everyone to improve, and Kanzler fit the bill. The Mariners reached the ALCS in 2025 but regressed mightily last season, going 76-86. Kanzler will look to help the team return to its 2025 form. "Jason has the mindset, expertise, communication skills and intensity to help create a championship standard here in Seattle," Dipoto said in a statement. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Prior to joining the Cubs in 2024, Kanzler served as a coach for the Houston Astros at the major league level in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, when the Astros won the World Series, he served as a major league coach before becoming the assistant hitting coach in 2023. Before joining the major leagues with Houston in 2022, Kanzler spent three years in the organization's farm system, serving in various roles throughout the minor leagues. Prior to becoming a coach, he spent three seasons (2013-15) as an outfielder in the Minnesota Twins organization. Kanzler played for Class A Cedar Rapids and High-A Fort Myers and had a .249 batting average with a .720 OPS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea3641726b22deeb6a80ec Cardinals Make Major Injured Reserve Decision on Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love te 2026-11-03T19:30:09.535Z Cardinals Make Major Injured Reserve Decision on Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love The Arizona Cardinals are placing RB Jeremiyah Love on injured reserve, according to a report from Ian Rapoport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea363e726b22deeb6a80d0 Reddit tests ads in search results as traffic declines and growth concerns mount te 2026-11-03T19:30:06.147Z Reddit tests ads in search results as traffic declines and growth concerns mount The new ad placements could help Reddit squeeze more revenue from existing users as Google's AI search changes how people discover its content. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea33ef726b22deeb6a807b Tiger Woods to redesign famed Long Island golf club that was rocked by prostitution scandal te 2026-11-03T19:20:15.494Z Tiger Woods to redesign famed Long Island golf club that was rocked by prostitution scandal Tiger Woods and his design firm are set to break ground on a new project, reviving a golf club that's been closed since 2021. The 15-time major winner announced that he and his team will be redesigning the Tam O’Shanter Country Club on Long Island, roughly 10 miles away from where he won the 2002 U.S. Open. The club was rocked by a scandal in the early 2010s when it was reported that members of the club took prostitutes and strippers to the club for golf outings. The property was sold in 2019 for a potential housing development project, but plans fell through after an arsenic discovery, and the club closed two years later. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But Woods is planning on bringing the once-famed course back to life. "The opportunity to create a new golf experience in the heart of Long Island’s Gold Coast, a region steeped in rich history, is tremendously exciting for our team," Woods said in a statement. "I have great memories of competing on Long Island, especially at Bethpage. This region has an extraordinary golf course architecture tradition, and we look forward to contributing to that legacy with a course that players can enjoy for generations." "Bringing Tiger Woods and TGR Design to this beautiful and historic part of Long Island is a remarkable opportunity," Brookville Mayor Dan Serota said in a statement. "Combining the Gold Coast’s longstanding golf tradition with Tiger and his team’s skill and attention to detail makes this an exciting project for Brookville and the broader region." JON RAHM OPEN TO ACCEPTING BROOKS KOEPKA-LIKE PENALTIES IN ORDER TO RETURN TO PGA TOUR AFTER LIV GOLF EXIT Woods' TGR Design is partnering with The Armchair Collective, a private golf company that bought the land in September. The project will include new practice facilities, a new clubhouse and a golf performance center. "Long Island is home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the country, and we're looking forward to contributing to the region's rich golf history," Woods said in an Instagram post. Woods' return to the golf course remains to be determined - he has not played since the 2024 Open Championship. When he was arrested in March, he said he was "hoping to" play in April's Masters, but he ultimately missed the entire 2026 season. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER He is set to host the Hero World Challenge next month, where he could suit up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea33eb726b22deeb6a805f What Judges Have Said About the Trump Administration’s Election-Related Lawsuits te 2026-11-03T19:20:11.150Z What Judges Have Said About the Trump Administration’s Election-Related Lawsuits The administration has ramped up its efforts in the courts to push claims of voter fraud but has been rejected by judges at all levels. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea33e8726b22deeb6a8044 From Haley Stevens to AOC: How 2020’s Rising Stars Have Fared te 2026-11-03T19:20:08.947Z From Haley Stevens to AOC: How 2020’s Rising Stars Have Fared Haley Stevens' stunning GOP endorsement offers a window into what happened to 10 rising political stars profiled six years ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea33e6726b22deeb6a803b Florida State Gets Crushing News on Star Playmaker After Clemson Loss te 2026-11-03T19:20:06.533Z Florida State Gets Crushing News on Star Playmaker After Clemson Loss Florida State faces another major setback as its top playmaker has been ruled out for the season following an ACL tear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea33e3726b22deeb6a801b Queer Latine authors share their stories at Tucson library te 2026-11-03T19:20:03.766Z Queer Latine authors share their stories at Tucson library Two queer Latine authors who became friends online, then quarantined together in a cabin during the pandemic to write novels, told a Pima County Public Library audience how that friendship shaped their books. The Pima County Public Library’s Pride committee and Nuestras Raíces team hosted a hybrid conversation Oct. 17 at the Richard Elías-Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Road, with Mesa-based author Sonido Reyes and Texas-based author Jonny Garza Villa, who talked about their stories, collaborations and what it means to be a queer author of color. Garza Villa joined by Zoom while Reyes attended in person The library’s Pride committee was established in February 1997 by a group of staffers advocating for domestic partner benefits and library services for Tucson’s queer community. The library was one of the first in the country to have a committee dedicated to LGBTQ+ services, according to the library. One of the committee’s longest-running programs is the Pride Author Talk, which started in 1998. “Part of our mission as the Pride Team is to create welcoming spaces for our diverse community,” said Pride committee co-chair Sarah Evins. “I’m incredibly honored to be part of such a special team and to work for a library system that actively supports the LGBTQIA+ community in this way.” Nuestras Raíces, Spanish for “our roots,” is the library’s oldest affinity team and began roughly four decades ago, providing opportunities to celebrate and engage with the culture and heritage of Latine and Spanish-speaking communities locally. Nuestras Raíces grew out of the Chicano civil rights movement. Arnulfo Trejo, a founder of the national library group REFORMA, was a University of Arizona professor who helped start the Graduate Library Institute for Spanish Speaking Americans, which ran from 1975 to 1980. Its graduates went to work for the library and started the “Services to the Spanish Speaking” committee, now known as Nuestras Raíces. “We are incredibly passionate about celebrating la cultura and connecting our community with resources,” said Nuestras Raíces co-chair Samantha Neville. Reyes is known for books including “The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School,” which won a Lambda Literary Award for Young Adult Literature, “The Broposal” and the dystopian novel “To Our Untamed Core,” which combines queer representation, “The Hunger Games” and Mexican culture. We're a nationally recognized newsroom, but we're still a nonprofit that runs on community support. Help us keep telling Tucson's stories. Author Jonny Garza Villa joins the Latine-Pride Author Talk by Zoom Oct. 17 while the audience at the Richard Elías-Mission Library watches on a screen. Garza Villa and Sonido Reyes met online and later quarantined together in a cabin to write novels. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. And while they’ve made a career out of writing, it did not come naturally to Reyes. “I was actually very averse to writing for most of my life,” Reyes said. “I did not like reading. I did not like writing. I had a learning disability, I’m autistic and I’m dyslexic, and I just did not think that reading and writing were for people like me. I thought they were for smart people, and I did not think that I was smart.” Reyes eventually found a writing voice through creative writing, including DC Comics fan fiction and experimenting with slam poetry. “It was my fan fiction friends that peer-pressured me into writing a novel. From there, I never looked back,” Reyes said. Writing still came with challenges when addressing identity, belonging and vulnerability. While Reyes was writing their book, “The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar,” in which the protagonist comes to terms with their bipolar diagnosis, Reyes was experiencing the same thing. “I knew that I wanted to write a book about bipolar disorder because I had been recently diagnosed with schizoaffective, which is like for me bipolar and schizophrenia together,” Reyes said. “I was reflecting on how I was really afraid of writing a book about bipolar that further stigmatizes the illness. I did not want anyone to read a book about bipolar and walk away thinking, ‘Oh wow, bipolar people are scary or crazy.’” Reyes wanted to make sure people could read the book and see themselves or somebody they love in a character with a mental illness that is often stigmatized. “I wanted to show someone with bipolar that specifically having a happy ending without curing the illness,” Reyes said. Library staff and attendees pose with Sonido Reyes, left, and Jonny Garza Villa on screen after the Oct. 17 talk at the Richard Elías-Mission Library. The Pima County Public Library’s Pride committee and Nuestras Raíces team organized the event. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotilght. Readers have thanked Reyes for helping them realize they needed to seek help. “Someone told me that that book made them realize that they needed help, and they asked for help, and they got it,” Reyes said. “Somebody else told me that that book made them realize that they needed to get a diagnosis, and they were able to get diagnosed with bipolar because of the book. That was super, super special . . . if one person got the help that they needed, that means everything.” Reyes wasn’t the only author on the panel writing about identity and belonging. Garza Villa is known for books including “Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun,” “Ander & Santi Were Here” and, most recently, “Futbolista,” a story in which Gabriel Piña, a college goalkeeper with professional soccer dreams, slowly falls for his philosophy classmate while attempting to come to terms with his bisexual identity. Garza Villa was inspired to write after reading Becky Albertalli’s “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,” a queer story that made an impact on Garza Villa and their friends. “(I) never had taken a creative writing class, didn’t major in English, had no idea what I was doing,” Garza Villa said. “Becky showing me that like queer people can exist in a contemporary way really struck me . . . Becky was the push that I needed to really figure it out and try something.” Garza Villa said they struggled with imposter syndrome at the beginning of their writing career. “I remember drafting ‘1500 Miles from the Sun,’ and at that time there was just a lot of discourse about no need for coming-out stories anymore. It was a lot of trying to find the confidence not just to tell my story in the way that it wants to be told, but also doing so in a way that is fearless as a storyteller,” Garza Villa said. “I can both be confident as an author and also be confident as a storyteller.” Attendees browse Pride committee and Nuestras Raíces materials, including a flyer for the Latine-Pride Author Talk with Jonny Garza Villa and Sonido Reyes. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Garza Villa’s authentic writing has given readers characters they say they rarely see in books. “The first time I did a book festival here in San Antonio . . . there were just so many readers who said, ‘I’ve never read a story about (people) like us said here in South Texas, and like with a family that looked like mine,’” Garza Villa said. “I was doing like a Canto Contigo tour and I had this one girl come up to me, and she was like, ‘I love this book because like I’m a trans Chicana, and I have never seen a trans Chicana in a book before.’ The happiness of feeling seen, I think is just so meaningful and so that you really can’t take away.” Garza Villa also found community among other authors in Reyes’s “QPOC Chat,” a group where queer and trans authors of color talked about what they were reading and writing. The two met through a giveaway Reyes held called “Query Critiques,” in which up-and-coming authors who donated to a cause received Reyes’s feedback on their book’s query letter before sending it to literary agents. “Jonny entered . . . and then we became friends, and then we started trading manuscripts and reading each other’s books,” Reyes said. Reyes and Garza Villa first met in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, when both authors quarantined together in a cabin in the woods for Novel November, a challenge to write a novel in one month. During that time, Reyes wrote a novel that will be published in the future, and Garza Villa wrote their 2024 book “Canto Contigo.” The book, which won the Stonewall Book Award for Young Adult Literature, is described by Garza Villa as a “half grief novel, half rivals-to-lovers of romance,” set in a world of high school mariachi. Sonido Reyes talks with a library staff member while signing a copy of “To Our Untamed Core” after the Oct. 17 author talk. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotilght. With Twitter’s transition to X, the community chat broke off, but Reyes was still looking for ideas on how to retain that sense of community. “I texted the group chat, which Jonny is a part of, and I said, ‘Somebody tell me that I don’t have time to start a podcast,’” Reyes said. “Instead of telling me that I don’t have time, Jonny said, ‘Do you need help?’ This would be so much more fun with a friend. So I responded, ‘Yeah, I need help. Let’s do it.’” Reyes and Garza Villa started the “Bidi Bidi Book Pod” podcast to highlight queer and trans BIPOC storytellers while sharing their personal experiences within the publishing industry. Reyes and Garza Villa both write books that pay homage to their Hispanic heritage, a major connecting point to readers. “When I wrote ‘The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School,’ I knew I was going to allow (the protagonist) to be like as Mexican as she is, as as Mexican as I am, and I thought that that meant that I had to pull back on other aspects, like I couldn’t make her neurodivergent,” Reyes said. “When it’s about my experience, whether it’s my culture, my identity, my queerness, my neurodivergence, my heritage, all of those things, they come more naturally, and I don’t necessarily have to think about how am I going to fit this in here.” For Garza Villa, connecting with that heritage came later in life. “I really love celebrating my culture as someone who grew up super assimilated and had to kind of figure out how to de-assimilate myself,” Garza Villa said. “If I’m going to tell a story, (I) celebrate those sort of cultural aspects and ancestral aspects that I’m now really proud of as an adult.” Garza Villa also uses stories to critique parts of that community. “I love mariachi. It’s such a big part of my upbringing and my family . . . but it’s also incredibly traditional, and when you have something traditional, like it can easily be queerphobic and transphobic and anti-Black,” Garza Villa said. “To be able to tell a story that shows both of those things and can appreciate one while also showing what it is to make your own space.” Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea31a5726b22deeb6a7fcd AOC campaign memo frames growth from progressive firebrand to national Democratic Party force te 2026-11-03T19:10:29.648Z AOC campaign memo frames growth from progressive firebrand to national Democratic Party force An internal strategy memo released by the campaign committee for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N. Y.) and distributed to key allies makes the case that the lawmaker has evolved from a progressive firebrand into a formidable national political force. The five-page document makes no mention of a potential 2028 presidential or Senate run. Instead, it urges stakeholders to view her record as that of one of the Democratic Party's most effective messengers for working-class voters. Following President Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, the memo states, Ocasio-Cortez launched an aggressive nationwide push to rebuild the party around economic populism and establish a broad movement for working families. CARVILLE TORCHES DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS AS 'PACK OF FOOLS,' PRAISES AOC'S POLITICAL EVOLUTION "Over the past two years, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has built a record of success that extends beyond her own electoral victories," the memo reads. "The Congresswoman has emerged as one of the most powerful endorsements in the United States and New York State specifically. Candidates from rural districts and battleground seats see her as an asset for their general election campaigns." The document highlights her fundraising reach, citing more than 2 million contributions totaling $38 million, an average donation of $17. 56, and over $3 million funneled to other Democratic candidates and state parties. 'SQUAD' RAKES IN RECORD $2.35M WHILE SLAMMING THE DOOR ON COP DONATIONS Her small fundraising operation is unmatched in the House and rivals that of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the memo claims. According to the document, Ocasio-Cortez’s strategy was shaped by post-2024 conversations with "Trump-AOC" split-ticket voters in her New York district, who expressed deep, cross-partisan frustration with a political establishment perceived as favoring corporate billionaires over ordinary workers. BERNIE SANDERS ADMITS DEMOCRATS FAILED WORKING-CLASS VOTERS ON ECONOMICS, DRIVING THEM TO DONALD TRUMP "As Democrats tried to understand why Trump had won again, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez argued that the path for the party to win back working class voters should be centered on economic populism, confronting concentrated wealth and power, and revitalizing American democracy," the memo states. The memo points to race-altering endorsements in key primary and general election races across California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Montana. It highlights Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign in Michigan and Sam Forstag’s Congressional primary victory in Montana as central case studies of her influence in rural and conservative-leaning areas. AOC SIDES WITH BERNIE-BACKED PROGRESSIVE IN SENATE PRIMARY CLASH WITH SCHUMER ESTABLISHMENT Forstag trailed significantly in the polls before joining Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders on stage at their "Fighting Oligarchy" rally in Missoula, Montana. Following her endorsement and appearance, he was able to erase the deficit and win the Democratic primary. The document outlines a turning point following her unsuccessful bid for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, alongside a March 2025 budget standoff in which Senate Democratic leadership accepted concessions during federal shutdown negotiations. In response, Ocasio-Cortez shifted focus to taking her message directly to voters. BERNIE SANDERS DISMISSES HALEY STEVENS, SAYS MICHIGAN RACE IS AGAINST THE 'BILLIONAIRE CLASS' Speaking at a rally in Idaho, Ocasio-Cortez laid out the central thesis of her national tour: "I want us all to understand that this constant pressure we feel in our lives—of the water rising up to our throats, the impossibility to afford anything easily, the fear of speaking up or being who we are in public, the bitter divisions driven more by online algorithms than the truth, the crumbling of our rights and protections— understand that this, right now, is what it feels like to be governed by billionaires," she said. In the two years since, the memo states, Ocasio-Cortez has held large-scale rallies in purple, red, and blue places alike. "She made race-changing endorsements in swing districts and deep-blue party primaries, as well as in her home base of New York City," the memo added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea31a2726b22deeb6a7fc4 Zach Bryan's cover of Ian Noe's 'Kentucky Hurricane' with a choir goes viral on YouTube te 2026-11-03T19:10:26.474Z Zach Bryan's cover of Ian Noe's 'Kentucky Hurricane' with a choir goes viral on YouTube Zach Bryan is making waves online with a powerful cover of a fellow singer's country song. Bryan is one of the most famous entertainers in America, and without question an elite country music talent. He recently released his new EP — "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" — and it took no time at all to start dominating the charts. ZACH BRYAN DOMINATES TOP ALBUMS AND TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS CHARTS WITH 'YOUNG MANHOOD' EP RELEASE Now, he's firing YouTube into a frenzy. Bryan released a chilling cover of Ian Noe's song "Kentucky Hurricane" on Sunday, and it represents everything fans have come to love from the singer. The "Something in the Orange" singer also didn't perform alone. He linked up with a choir for the outstanding performance. Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Noe was the top comment on YouTube, and offered a very simple and straightforward reaction to Bryan's cover. "What an honor. Thank you Zach," the original singer of Kentucky Hurricane wrote. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER There were also plenty of other reactions to the viral performance. One fan wrote, "Awesome cover. Thanks for pointing people to Ian Noe. He should be one of the biggest stars in the world already. One of the greatest songwriters who ever lived." Another added, "Zach has been nonstop quality this year." A third commented, "Zach please put this on Spotify. Now." Country music is certainly having a great run at the moment, and Zach Bryan is a huge part of the reason it's happening. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea319e726b22deeb6a7fbb Popeyes revives long-lost menu item that fans have been waiting years to taste again te 2026-11-03T19:10:22.814Z Popeyes revives long-lost menu item that fans have been waiting years to taste again Popeyes has brought back a previously discontinued side, prompting celebrations from some fans and complaints from others. The Southern-fried chicken chain's Cajun Onion Rings returned to U.S. menus on Nov. 2 for $3.99. The crispy, Cajun spice-covered rings come with a cup of buttermilk ranch and are available for a limited time. CHEFS NAME AMERICA'S BEST FAST- FOOD FRIED CHICKEN AND BISCUITS — AND ONE CHAIN STANDS ABOVE THE REST "Popeyes is bringing even more bold Louisiana flavor to the table with their new Cajun Onion Rings, a crispy, craveable premium side seasoned with Cajun spice," the company told Fox News Digital. "Made to be shared, they're joining a lineup of offers that bring fans together over a satisfying meal at a great value." The side item was available in the 1990s, and many locations stopped selling it in the early 2010s, with the last locations discontinuing it in 2020, according to multiple reports. POPEYES BRINGS BACK POPULAR MENU ITEM FOR GOOD, AND NOT EVERYONE IS HAPPY The return sparked nostalgia among some customers. On Popeyes' Instagram announcement, one commenter wrote, "I have waited sooooo very long!" Another remembered eating the rings in the 1990s. An Allrecipes review of the item praised its crispy batter and said the Cajun heat builds as you eat. Some people were more skeptical, though, questioning whether the recipe is the same as it was in the past. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ One customer who claimed to have tried the rings called them "hard and burnt and overly salted." Others complained that the side wasn't worth the price. In addition to the new menu item, Popeyes is offering six pieces of its Signature Bone-In Chicken for $10 for a limited time, the latest of its value-driven offerings. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Earlier this year, Popeyes made its $3.99 chicken wraps a permanent menu item, with Classic, Spicy and Blackened Ranch options. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Customers had mixed reactions to those, Fox News Digital previously reported, with some welcoming the offering and others criticizing the wraps' size, while McDonald's snack wraps were noted as an even cheaper alternative at $2.99. Popeyes was previously named by chefs as the top fast-food chain for fried chicken and biscuits, with chefs praising the chicken's crisp coating and bold seasoning and the biscuits' buttery flavor, Fox News Digital reported. Bojangles and KFC received honorable mentions, while some social media commenters said Popeyes biscuits can be dry when cold. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea319a726b22deeb6a7fb2 Healthy 24-year-old athlete dies just 2 miles from NYC marathon finish line after sending dad chilling texts te 2026-11-03T19:10:18.929Z Healthy 24-year-old athlete dies just 2 miles from NYC marathon finish line after sending dad chilling texts New York City marathon runner Rachel Apa died on Sunday after collapsing at mile 24. Apa, 24, set out to run the world-famous race on Nov. 1 for the first time, along with more than 60,000 other runners. The former Bucknell University Division I field hockey player had reportedly trained for the marathon for months. The New York Times reported details from the runner's parents, Michelle and Steve Apa, on Monday. HEALTHY ATHLETE HAD NO SYMPTOMS BEFORE MANDATORY HEART SCREENING REVEALED HIDDEN DEFECT Michelle Apa said she watched her daughter run by at mile 14 in Long Island City, Queens. She took a video of Apa looking strong, smiling and giving out high-fives before taking off again. The runner's mother then headed toward the finish line, planning to wait for her daughter at mile 25 in Central Park. Steve Apa was back home in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, sending his daughter supportive texts at every mile as he tracked her in the New York Road Runners app. Rachel Apa reportedly texted her father back at mile 18, saying, "Ow." And once again at mile 19, "Ow ow." MYSTERIOUS DISEASE SENDING YOUNG, HEALTHY TEXAS WORKERS INTO KIDNEY FAILURE At mile 23, Steve Apa texted, "Final stretch." Rachel Apa never responded again, according to The New York Times. Spectator Michaela Nicholas reportedly witnessed Apa pass by in her matching green shorts and tank top near mile 24 in Central Park. She cheered Apa on with only two miles to go. Seconds later, at around 1:30 p.m., Apa collapsed. Nicholas, who is a hospital social worker, ran over to help and declared that Apa did not have a pulse. After Nicholas’ fiancée called for a doctor, two people who claimed to be physicians hopped in, taking turns administering CPR. Nicholas said she held Apa’s hand the whole time. The New York Road Runners, the marathon organizers, told the Times that marathon medical staff arrived soon after and used a defibrillator to try to revive Apa. Paramedics then arrived with an ambulance. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER After realizing Apa was not moving in the tracking app, Michelle Apa reportedly headed to her daughter's location. When she arrived, the ambulance transporting her daughter was pulling away. Michelle Apa was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center, where doctors worked to save Rachel Apa’s life for more than six hours. She was declared dead at around 9:40 p.m., according to the report. Steve Apa told The New York Times that his daughter's cause of death was rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition that occurs after injury, severe dehydration and overheating, or, most typically, excessive, high-intensity exercise without rest. "It’s unfathomable," he said. "Perfect health, perfect shape, 24 years old." The condition, also known as rhabdo, causes the muscles to break down when over-exerted, which leads to muscle death, according to Cleveland Clinic. When this disintegration occurs, toxic components of the muscle fibers can enter the circulatory system and kidneys, which can cause kidney damage, essentially acting as poison to the body. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Common signs of rhabdo include weak muscles, muscle stiffness and swelling, muscle pain and a change in urine shade, closer to a brown, red or tea color. It can also lead to nausea, dehydration and loss of consciousness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, typically developing one to three days after the muscle injury. The condition is life-threatening, as physicians encourage listening to your body and seeking medical attention immediately. "If you feel especially sore or tired during a workout, stop and rest," Cleveland Clinic recommends. "Don’t push yourself beyond safe limits." "[Stay] hydrated and avoid getting overheated. Take breaks in the shade if you’re doing physical activity in the heat." The New York Road Runners told the Times that the last marathon death occurred during a medical incident in 2024. In a statement responding to Apa’s death, the organization said, "We are deeply saddened by the death of one of our runners following yesterday’s race. Our thoughts and sincere sympathies are with the runner’s family, friends and the entire running community." Fox News Digital reached out to the New York Road Runners for comment. Rachel Apa was working as a product manager for an electrical component company while working on receiving her MBA at Charleston Southern University, according to the report. She was running to raise money to fight Parkinson’s disease, in honor of her late grandfather. On the Parkinson’s Champions fundraising website, Apa wrote what her grandfather meant to her. "My grandfather was my role model growing up," she said. "He taught me to stay active, push my limits and embrace challenges, shaping my love for sports and movement." "Later in life, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and I watched as the disease slowly took away the freedom to move that he once loved so much. He passed away in 2022, but the lessons he taught me continue to drive me forward." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ She added, "I'm proud to run with Parkinson's Foundation Champions to raise funds and awareness for research, better care and a cure." Rachel Apa has raised more than $13,000 and counting for the cause. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea3193726b22deeb6a7f97 You asked us anything about the midterms. We had answers. te 2026-11-03T19:10:11.808Z You asked us anything about the midterms. We had answers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea318f726b22deeb6a7f67 Ten years later, ‘Pokémon Go to the polls’ still haunts the internet te 2026-11-03T19:10:07.703Z Ten years later, ‘Pokémon Go to the polls’ still haunts the internet Hillary Clinton's 2016 political gaffe has become an irony-shrouded rallying cry for jaded young voters who still dare to hope for change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2f49726b22deeb6a7f1b AOC campaign memo frames growth from progressive firebrand to national Democratic Party force te 2026-11-03T19:00:25.193Z AOC campaign memo frames growth from progressive firebrand to national Democratic Party force An internal strategy memo released by the campaign committee for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N. Y.) and distributed to key allies makes the case that the lawmaker has evolved from a progressive firebrand into a formidable national political force. The five-page document makes no mention of a potential 2028 presidential or Senate run. Instead, it urges stakeholders to view her record as that of one of the Democratic Party's most effective messengers for working-class voters. Following President Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, the memo states, Ocasio-Cortez launched an aggressive nationwide push to rebuild the party around economic populism and establish a broad movement for working families. CARVILLE TORCHES DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS AS 'PACK OF FOOLS,' PRAISES AOC'S POLITICAL EVOLUTION "Over the past two years, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has built a record of success that extends beyond her own electoral victories," the memo reads. "The Congresswoman has emerged as one of the most powerful endorsements in the United States and New York State specifically. Candidates from rural districts and battleground seats see her as an asset for their general election campaigns." The document highlights her fundraising reach, citing more than 2 million contributions totaling $38 million, an average donation of $17. 56, and over $3 million funneled to other Democratic candidates and state parties. 'SQUAD' RAKES IN RECORD $2.35M WHILE SLAMMING THE DOOR ON COP DONATIONS Her small fundraising operation is unmatched in the House and rivals that of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the memo claims. According to the document, Ocasio-Cortez’s strategy was shaped by post-2024 conversations with "Trump-AOC" split-ticket voters in her New York district, who expressed deep, cross-partisan frustration with a political establishment perceived as favoring corporate billionaires over ordinary workers. BERNIE SANDERS ADMITS DEMOCRATS FAILED WORKING-CLASS VOTERS ON ECONOMICS, DRIVING THEM TO DONALD TRUMP "As Democrats tried to understand why Trump had won again, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez argued that the path for the party to win back working class voters should be centered on economic populism, confronting concentrated wealth and power, and revitalizing American democracy," the memo states. The memo points to race-altering endorsements in key primary and general election races across California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Montana. It highlights Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign in Michigan and Sam Forstag’s Congressional primary victory in Montana as central case studies of her influence in rural and conservative-leaning areas. AOC SIDES WITH BERNIE-BACKED PROGRESSIVE IN SENATE PRIMARY CLASH WITH SCHUMER ESTABLISHMENT Forstag trailed significantly in the polls before joining Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders on stage at their "Fighting Oligarchy" rally in Missoula, Montana. Following her endorsement and appearance, he was able to erase the deficit and win the Democratic primary. The document outlines a turning point following her unsuccessful bid for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, alongside a March 2025 budget standoff in which Senate Democratic leadership accepted concessions during federal shutdown negotiations. In response, Ocasio-Cortez shifted focus to taking her message directly to voters. BERNIE SANDERS DISMISSES HALEY STEVENS, SAYS MICHIGAN RACE IS AGAINST THE 'BILLIONAIRE CLASS' Speaking at a rally in Idaho, Ocasio-Cortez laid out the central thesis of her national tour: "I want us all to understand that this constant pressure we feel in our lives—of the water rising up to our throats, the impossibility to afford anything easily, the fear of speaking up or being who we are in public, the bitter divisions driven more by online algorithms than the truth, the crumbling of our rights and protections— understand that this, right now, is what it feels like to be governed by billionaires," she said. In the two years since, the memo states, Ocasio-Cortez has held large-scale rallies in purple, red, and blue places alike. "She made race-changing endorsements in swing districts and deep-blue party primaries, as well as in her home base of New York City," the memo added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2f43726b22deeb6a7eee Democrat Says Social Security Could Get 'Cut to Ribbons' if GOP Wins te 2026-11-03T19:00:19.791Z Democrat Says Social Security Could Get 'Cut to Ribbons' if GOP Wins Murray's warning comes as Democrats seek to make Social Security a major dividing line in the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2f40726b22deeb6a7ee5 Philip Rivers Emerges as Frontrunner for NC State Head Coaching Job te 2026-11-03T19:00:16.766Z Philip Rivers Emerges as Frontrunner for NC State Head Coaching Job Philip Rivers has emerged as the frontrunner for the NC State job, with further discussions expected in the coming days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2f34726b22deeb6a7ec9 Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV is sold out for 2027 te 2026-11-03T19:00:04.724Z Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV is sold out for 2027 The Luce, Ferrari's first electric car and one of its most polarizing models, is "fully allocated" through 2027, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2d06726b22deeb6a7e75 MS NOW host links Election Day to wiping out Pat McAfee and the 'manosphere' te 2026-11-03T18:50:46.432Z MS NOW host links Election Day to wiping out Pat McAfee and the 'manosphere' For Joe Scarborough at MS NOW, voters across America could be going to the polls today with a clear mission: to bury Pat McAfee and the "manosphere." In a bizarre Election Day morning rant, the "Morning Joe" host claimed that McAfee was "ruining GameDay" and that he's "had enough." That led Scarborough to declare that the election could become a referendum on McAfee and high-testosterone men. "While we're talking football, does anybody want to get in trouble? I'll just say it myself. I've just had enough of this. Pat McAfee ruining 'College GameDay.' I look forward to waking up on Saturday mornings and watching that. And I don't know if they haven't got the message yet, but the manosphere that we all thought was brought in in '24, it may get washed aside. And maybe you aren't having to be, you know, yelling at people and being freaked out because two kids in Utah put up signs or say something that might offend you." FBI ADVISED ESPN STAR PAT MCAFEE TO WEAR A BULLETPROOF VEST AFTER CHARLIE KIRK’S ASSASSINATION The last sentence is a reference to McAfee saying he felt unsafe during a recent ESPN stop at the University of Utah. "Do you know what Nick Saban calls that? Tuesday! It's like, and he's melting down," Scarborough continued. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This would be the same Joe Scarborough who declared in March 2024 that Joe Biden was at his "best Biden ever" level despite what the rest of us saw with our own eyes. "Morning Joe," at the time, said that Biden was totally all there. "He was as sharp as anybody else I’ve spoken to and spoke actually like a man who’s been doing this since he was 29 years old and new world leaders," Scarborough said of Biden. How'd that work out? Now the MS NOW blowhard wants us to believe that American voters are declaring McAfee as public enemy No. 1, and they're voting for woke candidates as a "gotcha" to the GameDay host. That's quite a feather in Pat's cap. Gallup reported last week that the top concerns for voters this cycle are the economy, healthcare, war, income, gas prices, immigration, abortion, the Middle East/Palestine, crime, data centers and climate change. Nowhere in the latest Gallup poll do we see "Pat McAfee" or the "manosphere" as a hot issue. To our knowledge, not a single political candidate used Pat McAfee in an attack ad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2d03726b22deeb6a7e67 Ex-Rep Justin Amash says Mike Rogers 'would be more dangerous in the US Senate' than Abdul El-Sayed te 2026-11-03T18:50:43.650Z Ex-Rep Justin Amash says Mike Rogers 'would be more dangerous in the US Senate' than Abdul El-Sayed Former Rep. Justin Amash — who announced on Monday that he did not vote for Abdul El-Sayed or former Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race — said he thinks El-Sayed would "be far less dangerous in practice than Rogers." Rogers, a Republican candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing Democratic candidate El-Sayed in the widely-watched Senate contest. "It goes without saying that I have major disagreements with both Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, and neither one particularly likes me," Amash wrote in a thread on X. "I also don’t vote for 'the lesser of two evils.' I believe you should support a candidate only if you truly want the person to hold that office. I’ve already voted, and consistent with the above principle, I didn’t vote for Rogers or El-Sayed. But I do know which one would be more dangerous in the U.S. Senate — and it’s not even close." ELECTION DAY 2026: VOTERS CAST BALLOTS WITH CONTROL OF CONGRESS ON THE LINE Amash pointed to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as a political figure who resembles El-Sayed. Sanders has supported El-Sayed in the Senate race. "To assess who is the greater threat to American freedom, let’s take a look at my time in Congress with Rogers and Bernie Sanders, who shares many of El-Sayed’s views and can serve as his stand-in," Amash wrote. "Several of Sanders’s key proposals, in my opinion, would be exceptionally bad for our country. But given the structure of our government, he’s in no position to get those ideas enacted and enforced. "In contrast, Rogers is extraordinarily bad on all the issues on which an individual member of Congress may be the deciding vote. Again, these are issues like war powers, surveillance, privacy, the freedom of speech, criminal justice, and government oversight and accountability," he asserted. "In this world — the real world, not the imaginary one that partisan pundits on the right and left live in — Rogers poses a far greater threat to individual liberty and the Constitution than Sanders. Moreover, it’s not just that Rogers is awful here; it’s that Sanders is actually much better on these issues than the median member of Congress." MICHIGAN VOTERS MAKE SURPRISING CROSS-PARTY CHOICES AS ROGERS, EL-SAYED RACE REACHES FINAL HOURS Amash asserted that between Rogers and El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate would be "less dangerous." "I think it’s fair to view El-Sayed as someone who mostly will follow in Sanders’s footsteps on policy and therefore will be far less dangerous in practice than Rogers," Amash wrote, adding in parentheses, "(Again, El-Sayed as a senator will do many things that are bad. The question addressed at length is not whether he’s good but simply whether he’s better on the whole than Rogers.)" The Rogers and the El-Sayed campaigns did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment on Tuesday. MICHIGAN VOTERS WEIGH IN AFTER DEM REP HALEY STEVENS ENDORSES GOP CANDIDATE Amash, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from early 2011 until early 2021, voted to impeach President Donald Trump in late 2019. While he served most of his congressional tenure as a Republican, Amash switched to Independent in 2019 and then to Libertarian in 2020. He lost the 2024 GOP Michigan U.S. Senate primary to Rogers. Rogers went on to lose the general election that year to Democrat Elissa Slotkin, who was a House lawmaker at the time. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., who lost the Democratic Senate primary to El-Sayed this year, shook up the 2026 general election when she endorsed Rogers on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2cfc726b22deeb6a7e4e Justice Dept. Sends Target Letters to Democrats in Escalation of Alaska Inquiry te 2026-11-03T18:50:36.477Z Justice Dept. Sends Target Letters to Democrats in Escalation of Alaska Inquiry The move is a highly unusual action to take at the decisive moment in a close race between the incumbent, Dan Sullivan, and his Democrat rival, Mary Peltola. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2cf8726b22deeb6a7e45 Here Are the 11 Senate races to Watch on Election Day te 2026-11-03T18:50:32.624Z Here Are the 11 Senate races to Watch on Election Day Control of the chamber is on the ballot on Election Day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2cf6726b22deeb6a7e30 Map Shows Where Election Day Is a State Holiday te 2026-11-03T18:50:30.013Z Map Shows Where Election Day Is a State Holiday Election Day rules vary, with some states recognizing it as a public holiday and others requiring workers to get time off to vote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2cf2726b22deeb6a7e26 Fox News Viewer Numbers Drop Off—Here’s What They’re Watching Instead te 2026-11-03T18:50:26.578Z Fox News Viewer Numbers Drop Off—Here’s What They’re Watching Instead As Fox News acknowledges a viewership drop, data suggests there could be a personality-based pivot at play. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2cef726b22deeb6a7e0b DeSantis Breaks With Trump Day Before Midterm as Democrats Surge te 2026-11-03T18:50:23.290Z DeSantis Breaks With Trump Day Before Midterm as Democrats Surge The GOP governor said he was particularly concerned about an enthusiasm gap between the parties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2cec726b22deeb6a7e02 UConn’s Dan Hurley Explains Unexpected Postgame Behavior After Milestone Win te 2026-11-03T18:50:20.228Z UConn’s Dan Hurley Explains Unexpected Postgame Behavior After Milestone Win UConn head coach Dan Hurley achieved a milestone win with the program, which led to some bizarre postgame behavior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2ce8726b22deeb6a7df9 Jaylen Brown Leaves No Doubt About Who Leads the 76ers te 2026-11-03T18:50:16.146Z Jaylen Brown Leaves No Doubt About Who Leads the 76ers Philadelphia 76ers new addition Jaylen Brown made it very clear who leads the team at this point in the 2026-27 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2ce5726b22deeb6a7df0 Kevin Durant Goes Viral for Tense Postgame Moment With Reporter te 2026-11-03T18:50:13.168Z Kevin Durant Goes Viral for Tense Postgame Moment With Reporter Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant had a tense postgame moment with a reporter following Monday's win over Boston. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2ce1726b22deeb6a7de7 Jayson Tatum's Frustration Boils Over During Celtics-Rockets Game te 2026-11-03T18:50:09.090Z Jayson Tatum's Frustration Boils Over During Celtics-Rockets Game Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum lost his cool during Monday night's 109-93 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2cdd726b22deeb6a7dcb Netflix’s new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood te 2026-11-03T18:50:05.856Z Netflix’s new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood The first experimental feature under the tab will allow users to get recommendations based on what they're currently in the mood for. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2ab5726b22deeb6a7d76 These college football coordinators will be the next big head coaches, according to 'Film Guy' Brooks Austin te 2026-11-03T18:40:53.281Z These college football coordinators will be the next big head coaches, according to 'Film Guy' Brooks Austin In a surprising turn of events, Florida State recently fired its embattled head coach, Mike Norvell, after a 3-5 start to the season. While his record would indicate it was long past time for him to hit the road, the shocking part of it all is the fact that FSU was willing to pay his exorbitant buyout, which is reported to be around $50 million when all is said and done. This means one of the premiere coaching jobs in college football has suddenly, and perhaps unexpectedly, come open, and the Seminoles will be in the market for a new head coach in the coming months. COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHING CAROUSEL COULD EXPLODE AS LINCOLN RILEY AND DEION SANDERS FACE MOUNTING PRESSURE Many expect the Noles to take a swing at a big, currently established head coaching name, but recent history shows that may not be the smartest play. Some programs think they need to make a big splash hire, when in actuality, the best candidates are often the ones hiding in plain sight. Take the Kentucky Wildcats, for example. They fired Mark Stoops after a 13-year stint in Lexington, and instead of parking a Brinks truck in front of a seasoned veteran, they handed the keys to Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein. The results speak for themselves, as the Wildcats lead the SEC eight games into the season. FORMER NFL QB PHILIP RIVERS HAS BECOME A SERIOUS OPTION FOR NC STATE OPENING AMID COLLEGE FOOTBALL CAROUSEL All that is to say, who will be the next hot-shot coordinator to take a job like Florida State and become the greatest thing since sliced bread? One man who has a few names on his list is college football analyst Brooks Austin. Austin watches hours of tape a week and identifies the best units across the country, and when I asked him about who the next big name will be when scouring the coordinator ranks, he had more than a few options. "I've always studied Buster Faulkner at Florida and loved what he's done," Austin says. "I loved what he did at at Georgia Tech." While Faulkner was one of the hottest coordinator names in the country heading into October, the months of spooks and scares certainly did a number on the Gators' OC and his reputation among elite playcallers, something Austin admits. "I think Buster... he's kind of gotten tipped off lately in, in this league. People are kind of figuring out what it is he's doing." A name that might be flying under the radar but needs some more attention is Utah offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven. "I watched what Utah does, and I'm like, 'This is fun, man,'" he says with a smile. "This is fun, that you're getting to a different play in a different way every single time you do it." In his first year in Salt Lake City, McGiven has the Utes scoring nearly 39 points per game, and doing so with an innovative two-quarterback system. Austin admits that, while he likes what he's seeing from Utah and McGiven, there is a chance if it doesn't work right away in one of the "big boy leagues," it could fall apart quickly due to the impatience of SEC fans. "If an SEC school hired Kevin McGiven, and it didn't work out in like the first six weeks, are they gonna sit there and go, 'why did we hire this high school offense,'" asks Austin. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "If you do that, and you hire that at a bigger like like blue blood program, and it doesn't work, people are gonna be like, 'well, duh, he runs a high school offense?'" For all the talk of the offensive side of the ball, there are a few defensive coordinators who have also caught Austin's eye. "Glenn Schumann at Georgia, he's always been a guy that is like really, really smart, and is just such a great teacher of concepts, and is still really young." Another one who fits the mold of young, innovative DC is Bryant Haines at Indiana, whom Austin calls "a lunatic" (that's a positive trait for a defensive coordinator, by the way). One more name Austin mentioned is a guy who is flying way under the radar given his current employer, and that is Louisiana Tech DC Luke Olson. "(Olson) is like 33 (or) 34 years old, and he is highly, highly respected," he mentions "Like when (offenses) go to face this guy, they're like, 'We got a tough one this week.'" "Luke Olson's a dude." Suffice to say, there are a lot of brilliant football minds in the college game right now, and although Florida State may go in a different direction, they can't go wrong taking a look at some of these names. If the Seminoles want a "dude" at head coach, they know where to look. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2aa1726b22deeb6a7d4c 76ers' VJ Edgecombe Opens up on His Relationship With LeBron James te 2026-11-03T18:40:33.049Z 76ers' VJ Edgecombe Opens up on His Relationship With LeBron James Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe opened up about his relationship with all-time great NBA superstar LeBron James. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2a97726b22deeb6a7d43 Jerry Jones Makes Definitive Statement on Cowboys WR George Pickens te 2026-11-03T18:40:23.519Z Jerry Jones Makes Definitive Statement on Cowboys WR George Pickens Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens had just two catches on four targets in Sunday's stunning loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2a8d726b22deeb6a7d3a Giannis Doesn't Hold Back With Bold Statement on Luka Doncic te 2026-11-03T18:40:13.566Z Giannis Doesn't Hold Back With Bold Statement on Luka Doncic The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Miami Heat on Monday night, led by a masterful performance from Luka Doncic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2877726b22deeb6a7cd4 Bruce Springsteen sparks fan fury after backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race te 2026-11-03T18:31:19.479Z Bruce Springsteen sparks fan fury after backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race Bruce Springsteen has a message for Michigan voters — and some of his longtime fans aren't having it. The rock legend faced criticism from some social media users after backing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, prompting angry fans to accuse The Boss of crossing a political line. Springsteen, who has never shied away from politics, took aim at President Donald Trump in his endorsement of El-Sayed, portraying the progressive candidate as a defender of American democracy. "Dr. El-Sayed is a fighter for our American Constitution, he’s a fighter for our American Democracy, and he’s a fighter against the corrupt, lawless, and anti-American leadership currently in the White House. That’s why I’m in his corner 100%. Bruce Springsteen," he penned on social media. CHRIS ROBINSON, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FACE BACKLASH AS 'AMERICANS HAVE HAD ENOUGH' OF BEING LECTURED: EXPERT Critics questioned why the New Jersey-born singer was endorsing El-Sayed, given controversies over the candidate's political associations and positions on Israel. "Bruce Springsteen, the guy who spent 40 years cashing in on ‘Born in the USA,’ finally posts after two years of silence just to call an elected American president ‘corrupt, lawless, and anti-American’ while locking arms with Abdul El-Sayed, the same guy who campaigned with Hasan Piker (the streamer who said America deserved 9/11) and still can’t shake the Muslim Brotherhood questions about his own family." METALLICA FRONTMAN JAMES HETFIELD BLASTS ENTERTAINERS PUSHING POLITICAL AGENDAS AT CONCERTS Another commenter criticized the singer's political activism, writing, "The Boss isn’t fighting for the Constitution. He’s just another rich coastal has-been who needs a new reason to hate the country that made him." "Bruce Springsteen who performed at the concert for NY at MSG on 2001 after 9/11….. is now campaigning for a Muslim brotherhood sympathizer," another person wrote. "Did I not have this on my bingo card for today." Another longtime fan expressed sadness and anger over what they viewed as Springsteen's failure to understand the impact of his endorsement on those who have long fought antisemitism. "Shame on you. You are not educated to understand what your endorsement means to so many life long fans and good people that are fighting antisemitism and hatred for thousands of years. You are acting like an ignorant uneducated school child. You did this for what reason? This is so foolish. I’m so sad., I’m 59 years old.. Shame on me for thinking you were educated and smarter. Take the time to understand the other point of view." However, not everyone was ready to turn on the rock icon. EL-SAYED'S SILENCE OVER MOM'S FBI QUESTIONING RAISES TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS Springsteen's endorsement drew support from El-Sayed backers, including one self-described frequent concertgoer who accused critics of unfairly targeting the Democratic candidate. "As a huge Springsteen fan, and veteran of over 50 different shows around the country, and a resident of Michigan, and supporter of Dr. Abdul El Sayed, I support this message 100%. I suspect that some of your Jewish fans may have issues with this, but that's their problem. That just shows their bigotry. They're the first ones to … complain about the racism and bigotry of Maga, and yet here they are doing the same damn thing to Abdul. Anyway Bruce, thank you for supporting the good Dr. and always being on the side of the good guys." "Fully with you, he's the man," one supporter wrote. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Thank you Bruce. History is about to be made. Abdul is more than qualified," another added. Another commenter questioned El-Sayed's political beliefs and policy positions. "Would love to know exactly what El-Sayed’s beliefs and what he is doing that American you love so much? America is not a socialist country nor is socialism the USA’s belief no matter who has been in the Oval Office." Meanwhile, El-Sayed's Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., accused the Democratic candidate of misleading Michigan voters about his views on the Muslim Brotherhood, pointing to reported associations involving members of El-Sayed's family. El-Sayed previously told Fox News that he has "never been" and will "never be" a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Fox News Digital is not aware of any direct ties between El-Sayed and the organization. Springsteen also released a second video message addressing election officials and government representatives, urging them to protect the integrity of the voting process. "Hi, it’s Bruce Springsteen. I’m speaking to election officials and representatives of our government on election day. You have sworn an oath to preserve, protect, and defend our constitution." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE He continued, "That means you have a solemn duty to ensure that our votes are securely counted. Thomas Jefferson said, government requires the consent of the governed. You who represent us must never consent to any directives that undermine our constitutional right to a free and fair election. Our vote is our voice, and it’s up to you to ensure that our voice is heard. I wish you all a good election day, and thank you for your service." The accompanying caption urged followers who had not yet voted to do so and directed them to OathProject.org to take what Springsteen described as an "Oath to the Constitution." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The endorsement comes as El-Sayed faces Rogers in a Michigan U.S. Senate race. El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health official, is running on a progressive platform centered on universal healthcare after defeating Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary. The race has featured disagreements over U.S. support for Israel and accusations of antisemitism. Stevens endorsed Rogers, who is seeking a political comeback after losing the 2024 Senate race by fewer than 20,000 votes. Fox News Digital has reached out to Springsteen and El-Sayed for comment. Fox News Digital's Pedro B. Rodriguez-Aparicio and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2870726b22deeb6a7ccb Idaho deer hunter reports Bigfoot encounter in remote woods after he 'smells the smell' te 2026-11-03T18:31:12.307Z Idaho deer hunter reports Bigfoot encounter in remote woods after he 'smells the smell' An Idaho deer hunter out on an evening hunt a couple of weeks ago in the mountains near St. Maries has now heard the knocks and smelled the smell of what had to be a Bigfoot. The hunter was minding his own business and walking down a trail on Tuesday, Oct. 20, around 5 p.m. when he first heard what he described to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization as "loud knocking on a tree." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The noises were coming from a creek bed about 200 to 300 yards away from him. While he didn't catch a glimpse of who or what was responsible for the knocking, he says it was "immediately followed by a super strong smell of death." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS "The knocking persisted for 5-10 minutes, and upon searching for any carcasses producing the smell, nothing was found. I also heard briefly what sounded like a really deep voice but I couldn't make out what it was saying, sort of gibberish," the hunter reported to BFRO. "I did not see any human footprints or any signs of people on that trail or in the general area. I was the only truck I saw all day on the road leading to the drainage I was in." COUNTRY BOYS IN KENTUCKY HEAR KNOCKS IN WOODS AT NIGHT BEFORE ONE CATCHES GLIMPSE OF BIGFOOT WITH SPOTLIGHT What else could it have been, but a Bigfoot? I've never seen a deep voice speaking in gibberish be reported before, but this is a veteran outdoorsman with no prior incidents of an encounter like this before. He knows the woods. He knows the signs of a dead animal nearby, and he couldn’t explain what he encountered alone at dusk last month. "The smell of decay was extremely strong, as if you were standing right on top of a carcass. It was overpowering," he added. "I could not even find a single sign of a dead animal near me." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea286a726b22deeb6a7cc2 Missouri State Highway Patrol recaptures convicted murderer who escaped Tennessee prison te 2026-11-03T18:31:06.245Z Missouri State Highway Patrol recaptures convicted murderer who escaped Tennessee prison Missouri state troopers have recaptured an escaped murderer who broke free from a Tennessee prison last week, a highway patrol spokesperson told Fox News Digital Tuesday. Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, on Oct. 25, officials there said previously. Details about his capture were not immediately available, but the spokesperson said more information would be forthcoming. TENNESSEE INMATE CONVICTED OF MURDER ESCAPES FROM PRISON, STEALS PICKUP TRUCK, MANHUNT UNDERWAY: OFFICIALS "This just happened, so we're still getting all the details," he said. SEND US A TIP CONVICTED MURDERER GOT OVER 5-HOUR HEAD START AFTER PRISON ESCAPE BEFORE LOCAL POLICE WERE NOTIFIED: OFFICIAL LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Staff at the prison noticed Morley was unaccounted for at around 11:30 p.m., and a review of surveillance footage subsequently revealed him crossing through the prison's perimeter fence. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol dispatch audio, Morley was last seen at the prison around 4 p.m. Sunday. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL This is a breaking news story. Fox News' Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2856726b22deeb6a7cb9 Bird flu kills US resident after dairy cow exposure, marking nation’s third death te 2026-11-03T18:30:46.107Z Bird flu kills US resident after dairy cow exposure, marking nation’s third death A resident of Yakima County, Washington, has died from complications of bird flu, public health officials confirmed, marking a rare fatal human case of the virus in the United States. The individual, who had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized with severe illness after contracting avian influenza through exposure to infected livestock at a local dairy facility. Local officials declined to release the person’s name, age or gender, citing privacy concerns. H5N1 BIRD FLU CONFIRMED IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE FIRST TIME, MEANING VIRUS HAS NOW REACHED EVERY CONTINENT "Our hearts go out to the individual's family and loved ones during this difficult time," Dr. Dave Atteberry, health officer for the Yakima Health District, said in a statement. "Avian influenza can cause severe illness, particularly among people who have underlying health conditions," he went on. "While this is a serious and heartbreaking outcome, the risk to the general public remains low." Health officials on Monday also confirmed a third human case of avian influenza in Yakima County. That individual, who was also exposed to infected dairy cattle at a local farm, has not been hospitalized and has not experienced severe illness. Public health teams are actively tracing and monitoring close contacts of both individuals for potential symptoms. RARE TICK-BORNE VIRUS TURNS DEADLY FAST AS US CASES REACH RECORD HIGH, EXPERTS WARN "People at greater risk include dairy workers and others who have close or prolonged contact with infected animals or environments contaminated with the virus," the health district said in an advisory. "If you work on a dairy farm and develop symptoms after potential exposure to infected cattle, contact your health care provider or the Yakima Health District." Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a disease caused by influenza type A viruses that typically spread among wild aquatic birds and domestic poultry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In recent years, an outbreak of the H5N1 strain has expanded beyond birds to infect various mammals, including domestic dairy cows and outdoor livestock. Federal and state health officials emphasize that the overall risk to the general public remains low. Person-to-person spread of bird flu is extremely rare and has not been identified in the U.S., according to the CDC. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Agricultural workers, veterinarians and people in close, prolonged contact with infected animals, raw milk or contaminated manure are at the greatest risk of exposure, the above agency states. Commercial pasteurized milk and properly cooked poultry remain safe to consume, as heat kills the virus. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Bird flu infections in humans can range from mild to severe. The most common symptoms reported in recent farm-related cases include the following. Health authorities advise the public to avoid handling sick or dead wild birds and livestock. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Farm personnel and dairy workers should wear recommended personal protective equipment — such as N95 respirators, eye goggles and fluid-resistant gloves — whenever handling potentially infected livestock or contaminated surfaces. Anyone developing respiratory or eye symptoms after animal exposure should seek medical evaluation promptly. The Yakima Health District updates its local avian influenza case figures and guidance twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2845726b22deeb6a7c90 Florida Plane Crash Revives Debate Over Female Pilots te 2026-11-03T18:30:29.083Z Florida Plane Crash Revives Debate Over Female Pilots "If you are in the seat, you earned the seat," aviation expert Becky Lutte told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea283e726b22deeb6a7c87 Leading Causes of Death in Each National Park Revealed te 2026-11-03T18:30:22.618Z Leading Causes of Death in Each National Park Revealed An analysis of federal data has outlined the leading cause of accidental deaths across the country's national parks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2838726b22deeb6a7c7e Tennessee Escaped Inmate Jacob Morley Captured After Week on the Run te 2026-11-03T18:30:16.051Z Tennessee Escaped Inmate Jacob Morley Captured After Week on the Run Morley was last seen on surveillance footage stealing a white 2008 Ford F-350 from a lot near Tiptonville, Tennessee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2830726b22deeb6a7c75 Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals Jeffery Simmons Nickname After Seahawks Win te 2026-11-03T18:30:08.933Z Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals Jeffery Simmons Nickname After Seahawks Win Caleb Williams revealed the nickname that new Bears teammate Jeffery Simmons has after helping them defeat the Seahawks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea25d3726b22deeb6a7bf2 Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay te 2026-11-03T18:20:03.605Z Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay The two countries have long been adversaries, and the United States attacked Venezuela this year, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio is starting talks on a legal agreement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea23a0726b22deeb6a7b6b MSNBC host links Election Day to wiping out Pat McAfee and the 'manosphere' te 2026-11-03T18:10:40.489Z MSNBC host links Election Day to wiping out Pat McAfee and the 'manosphere' For Joe Scarborough at MSNBC, or MSNOW as they want you to call it these days, voters across America could be going to the polls today with a clear mission: to bury Pat McAfee and the "manosphere." In a bizarre Election Day morning rant, the "Morning Joe" host claimed that McAfee was "ruining GameDay" and that he's "had enough." That led Scarborough to declare that the election could become a referendum on McAfee and high-testosterone men. "While we're talking football, does anybody want to get in trouble? I'll just say it myself. I've just had enough of this. Pat McAfee ruining 'College GameDay.' I look forward to waking up on Saturday mornings and watching that. And I don't know if they haven't got the message yet, but the manosphere that we all thought was brought in in '24, it may get washed aside. And maybe you aren't having to be, you know, yelling at people and being freaked out because two kids in Utah put up signs or say something that might offend you." FBI ADVISED ESPN STAR PAT MCAFEE TO WEAR A BULLETPROOF VEST AFTER CHARLIE KIRK’S ASSASSINATION The last sentence is a reference to McAfee saying he felt unsafe during a recent ESPN stop at the University of Utah. "Do you know what Nick Saban calls that? Tuesday! It's like, and he's melting down," Scarborough continued. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This would be the same Joe Scarborough who declared in March 2024 that Joe Biden was at his "best Biden ever" level despite what the rest of us saw with our own eyes. "Morning Joe," at the time, said that Biden was totally all there. "He was as sharp as anybody else I’ve spoken to and spoke actually like a man who’s been doing this since he was 29 years old and new world leaders," Scarborough said of Biden. How'd that work out? Now the MSNBC blowhard wants us to believe that American voters are declaring McAfee as public enemy No. 1, and they're voting for woke candidates as a "gotcha" to the GameDay host. That's quite a feather in Pat's cap. Gallup reported last week that the top concerns for voters this cycle are the economy, healthcare, war, income, gas prices, immigration, abortion, the Middle East/Palestine, crime, data centers and climate change. Nowhere in the latest Gallup poll do we see "Pat McAfee" or the "manosphere" as a hot issue. To our knowledge, not a single political candidate used Pat McAfee in an attack ad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2390726b22deeb6a7b42 What Russia and Ukraine Really Want From America’s Midterms te 2026-11-03T18:10:24.380Z What Russia and Ukraine Really Want From America’s Midterms It seems obvious who Russia and Ukraine are pulling for at the midterms. But is it really that simple? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2389726b22deeb6a7b39 Hunter Biden Says Joe Biden's Cancer Treatment 'Incredibly Taxing' te 2026-11-03T18:10:17.631Z Hunter Biden Says Joe Biden's Cancer Treatment 'Incredibly Taxing' Hunter Biden offered an update on his father Joe Biden's battle with cancer, describing the ordeal as "taxing" and "painful". Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2383726b22deeb6a7b30 King Charles Tells Both Sides of Slavery History in Key Speech te 2026-11-03T18:10:11.581Z King Charles Tells Both Sides of Slavery History in Key Speech King Charles III said the Royal Navy played a "leading role" in ending slavery amid calls for reparations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2128726b22deeb6a7ac6 Susan Collins' Maine Senate office vandalized with 'disturbing' graffiti on night before Election Day te 2026-11-03T18:00:08.881Z Susan Collins' Maine Senate office vandalized with 'disturbing' graffiti on night before Election Day The Biddeford, Maine, office of Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was vandalized Monday night for the second time in a month, Collins' chief of staff told Fox News. After vandals previously spray-painted the building's door in September, saboteurs on Monday dumped a bucket of red paint in front of the location while writing in crimson — "BLOOD on her HANDS" — on the sidewalk in front of the building. "This is another incident in a series and the second attempt at our Biddeford office to intimidate the Senator and her staff. These tactics are disturbing, but not effective. Our staff is undeterred and on the job," Collins' chief of staff Katie Brown told Fox News' Alexis McAdams. TRUMP REAFFIRMS ICE ARREST POLICY AFTER CONFUSING GUIDANCE SPARKS ALARM AMONG AGENTS The Biddeford office is near the scene of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer-involved shooting in which a law enforcement officer shot and killed 26-year-old Colombian national Johan Sebastián Guerrero in July. Days after the shooting, protesters barged into the Biddeford office's front door, chanting "vote her out." PERSONAL JABS, BILLIONAIRE DONORS AND PARTY LOYALTY FUEL HEATED MAINE SENATE DEBATE In September, the "Trump whore" epithet was spray-painted in red on her office door. Collins' challenger for her U.S. Senate seat, former Democratic state Senator Troy Jackson, condemned the September vandalism in a statement to Fox News Digital. COLLINS INSISTS SOCIALIST RIVAL WON'T BEAT HER AS MAINE'S MONEY MACHINE: 'YOU'LL LOSE BIG TIME' "Senator Collins and her staff should be able to do their jobs without anyone defacing their office, and I condemn whoever did this," Jackson said. Biddeford police are investigating the incident, according to Collins' campaign. Sen. Collins' and Troy Jackson's campaigns did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea2123726b22deeb6a7a9b CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off te 2026-11-03T18:00:03.803Z CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1ed1726b22deeb6a7a2a MACtion college football picks favor the Bulls plus the spread against Miami (Ohio) tonight te 2026-11-03T17:50:09.389Z MACtion college football picks favor the Bulls plus the spread against Miami (Ohio) tonight College Football is in action tonight, and it isn't just action; it is MACtion. If you're not a big college football fan, you may not realize that there are games almost every night at this point. That hasn't always been the case; it seems like the MAC was the only conference that really played during the week. Either way, it starts tonight, and we have a good one brewing between Buffalo and Miami (Ohio). The Buffalo Bulls come into the game with a 5-3 record and a 3-1 mark in the conference. The Bulls were one of my favorite teams a few years ago, when they were running everyone ragged on the field. Their identity has changed a bit, but they still have built their team around a strong running game. Their main ball-carrier, Messiah Burch, has run for 845 yards for the season with five touchdowns. Averaging over 100 yards per game, no matter what conference you play in, is impressive. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE So far, the Bulls have played some decent competition. They started the year with a game against UAlbany, and they won by four points. They probably should've had an easier time in that game, but I'll excuse it since it was the first game of the season. The next two games were against Florida International and Penn State, both losses. Florida International beat them by 13, and Penn State routed them by 42. Buffalo really is only effective on the road, not even throwing for 200 yards in a game this season. Over the past five games, they've gone 4-1, beating Robert Morris, Toledo, Massachusetts and Bowling Green. Their lone loss was against Western Michigan. On the other side of the field is Miami (Ohio) RedHawks. They are also 5-3 for the season and have a 3-1 record in the MAC. The parallels between the two teams don't really end there. Miami Ohio is more of a run-first team, but they rely on their quarterback to scramble about as much as they are looking for their lead back to get them yards. Part of the issue is that their main quarterback coming into the season, David McComb, is injured. He was racking up passing yards in the first four games. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER In the next four games, Caleb Heavner, their new quarterback, has thrown for a total of 579 passing yards. McComb had 646 in his final two games. The RedHawks started the season against Pittsburgh and lost 59-14. They destroyed Holy Cross the next game, and then lost to Cincinnati on the road. They won against UConn, but lost their MAC opener to Bowling Green. Since then, they have won three straight against Massachusetts, Akron, and Central Michigan. Tonight is a battle between two decent MAC teams. The Bulls are going to run the ball as much as possible, and that will likely milk the clock. I could see the under being a good look here. The RedHawks will run more often than throw as well. However, I think a lower-scoring game gives the Bulls a chance to win or at least cover. They are getting six points, and I think they are the correct side in this game. Give me the Bulls +6 tonight. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1ecd726b22deeb6a79ff Why Susan Collins Is the 2026 Midterms in Miniature te 2026-11-03T17:50:05.512Z Why Susan Collins Is the 2026 Midterms in Miniature Collins embodies the midterms' defining dilemma: can Republicans claim independence from the consequences of their party's rule? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1c7d726b22deeb6a7967 Map Shows Top Midterm Ballot Initiatives: Gay Marriage, Abortion and More te 2026-11-03T17:40:13.310Z Map Shows Top Midterm Ballot Initiatives: Gay Marriage, Abortion and More Voters across the U.S. face major ballot measures on abortion, same-sex marriage, taxes and voting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1c76726b22deeb6a7947 Actualización en vivo: Día de elecciones 2026 en Pima, de las urnas a la oficina electoral te 2026-11-03T17:40:06.601Z Actualización en vivo: Día de elecciones 2026 en Pima, de las urnas a la oficina electoral Mientras los votantes de Tucson y el condado de Pima acuden hoy a las urnas —para votar en persona o entregar sus boletas—, los reporteros de Arizona Luminaria estarán recorriendo distintos lugares para observar y hablar con los residentes. También estaremos en el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Pima para ofrecerles una mirada desde dentro al funcionamiento del Día de las Elecciones y al conteo de votos. Las urnas abren a las 6 a.m. y cierran a las 7 p.m. Visita esta página durante todo el día para conocer las actualizaciones de todo el condado. 10:08 a.m. Compartir “Solo quiero que Dios ponga en el poder a personas que amen a este país” Jewell Hawley regresó caminando con determinación hacia su camioneta después de votar esta mañana en el Tucson Convention Center. Hawley, de 72 años, tenía lugares a los que debía ir: hoy está cerrando la compra de una casa en el suroeste de la ciudad. “En realidad, estoy de vacaciones y ahora mismo estamos comprando una casa”, dijo. Jewell Hawley Pero su primera tarea del día fue votar. “Lo que me hizo salir hoy es simplemente la dirección que está tomando el país y solo quiero que Dios ponga en el poder a personas que amen a este país y defiendan lo que este país representa”, dijo. Hawley, supervisor de documentos de Old Dominion Freight Line, dice que está siguiendo de cerca la contienda por el Senado de Michigan entre el demócrata Abdul El-Sayed y el republicano Mike Rogers. “Tenemos que tratar de poner a las personas correctas en los lugares correctos, personas que amen a este país. De eso se trata todo esto”, dijo. “Si no amas este país, vete a un país que ames”. Shannon Conner 8:15 a.m. Compartir Observadores federales supervisarán el cumplimiento de la Ley de Derecho al Voto Monitores electorales del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos observarán las elecciones generales del martes en el condado de Pima, una práctica de larga data, pero que ocurre ahora bajo una administración presidencial que ha intentado presionar para obtener resultados específicos electorales favorables. Los monitores, generalmente abogados del Departamento de Justicia, observarán el proceso de votación y se asegurarán de que el condado de Pima cumpla con la Ley de Derecho al Voto, según el comunicado de prensa del condado de Pima. La Ley de Derecho al Voto fue creada para reducir al mínimo la discriminación en la votación. Las comunidades indígenas de Arizona, en particular, han advertido durante mucho tiempo sobre el acceso desigual a la infraestructura electoral que reduce las posibilidades de que su voz sea escuchada en las elecciones, incluidas las dificultades para acceder a lugares de registro y de votación en zonas altamente rurales, así como para obtener materiales electorales traducidos a lenguas indígenas. Lo que es diferente este año, informa Votebeat, es que la administración Trump está enviando un número sin precedentes de monitores a los centros de votación: alrededor de 1,000 monitores electorales estarán en localidades de todo el país. Votebeat señaló que, para llegar a 1,000 monitores, podría ser necesario reclutar personal de fuera del Departamento de Justicia. Aunque la administración Trump ha intentado influir en los resultados de las elecciones de 2026, incluido acudir a los tribunales para bloquear los resultados de una elección al Senado en Alaska si el candidato republicano pierde, el comportamiento de los monitores federales sigue estando regido por reglas específicas. El Campaign Legal Center elaboró una guía sobre las leyes que deben seguir los monitores, que incluye obtener la aprobación de funcionarios estatales y locales para ingresar a los centros de votación, no intervenir mientras realizan su labor de observación y no presentarse sin previo aviso. Yana Kunichoff The post Actualización en vivo: Día de elecciones 2026 en Pima, de las urnas a la oficina electoral appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1a2c726b22deeb6a7902 Demond Williams Jr. Expected To Be Washington's Starting QB Vs. Penn State te 2026-11-03T17:30:20.073Z Demond Williams Jr. Expected To Be Washington's Starting QB Vs. Penn State Demond Williams Jr.’s time away from being Washington’s starting quarterback did not last long. Washington head coach Jedd Fisch said Monday that, barring any lingering injury issues, the junior out of Chandler, Arizona, would start the Huskies’ home game against Penn State on Saturday. The move follows Washington’s 17-10 win at Nebraska this past weekend when Williams came off the bench in the fourth quarter and led the Huskies — who had managed just three points in the first three quarters — to an improbable comeback victory. Williams finished 7 for 13 passing for 99 yards. No play was bigger than a 24-yard completion to Chris Lawson on a fourth-and-18 play with 1:42 remaining. That set up a 25-yard touchdown pass to Lawson on a catch-and-run two plays later. "If Demond is feeling good, I don’t see why he wouldn’t play and start," Fisch said. "… He took some hits in that game, so we’ve got to make sure that he’s good to go and that he feels right. If he feels right, hopefully we can play off the momentum of the fourth quarter." Williams had been out since halftime of Washington’s 41-24 loss to Iowa on Oct. 9, when he suffered a fractured rib on the Huskies’ final drive of a first half. He had thrown for 69 yards and was sacked four times. Transfer Elijah Brown replaced Williams and threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns, and then went 21 for 27 for 302 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions in the Huskies’ 38-26 win at Purdue on Oct. 16 while Williams continued to recover. When he was injured, Williams had a 145.7 quarterback rating to begin the year, which ranked 10th in the Big Ten. Fisch didn’t name a starter coming out of Washington’s bye week, saying only that both quarterbacks would be available. Brown ended up getting his second straight start, but the UW offense struggled against Nebraska’s defense. Brown went 19 for 30 for 136 yards in the first quarters. Fisch put Williams in to provide a spark, and that’s just what happened. Now, the Huskies will see if he can continue to do so. Reporting by The Associated Press. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1a29726b22deeb6a78ef Texas, Star Madison Booker Still Chasing A National Title After Transfer Exodus te 2026-11-03T17:30:17.642Z Texas, Star Madison Booker Still Chasing A National Title After Transfer Exodus Madison Booker and Texas earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year, and made it to the Final Four twice in a row after 20 years away. Then the Longhorns watched three key players walk out the door. That's life in the modern era of the transfer portal and player mobility. The exodus has hardly seemed to phase Longhorns coach Vic Shaefer and the team they left behind, or tempered the expectations surrounding the program. With do-everything All-American Booker still leading the way, Texas starts the season ranked No. 6 and is considered a strong threat to No. 1 South Carolina for the Southeastern Conference championship. Texas opens the season Wednesday night against Fairleigh Dickinson. Still, it was a surprise when the Longhorns returned home from a Final Four loss to UCLA and watched Jordan Lee transfer to South Carolina, guard Aaliyah Crump transfer to Duke and forward Justice Carlton transfer to Houston. "That broke my heart, but at the end of they day, they are individual players and have to do what’s best for them," Texas point guard Bryanna Preston said. All three played big roles in chasing Texas' first national championship since its only one in 1986. Lee and Crump were two of the biggest transfer moves in the country. Lee was Texas' No. 2 scoring leader at 13.2 points last season and is a top-level perimeter defender. She started and scored 13 in her South Carolina debut against Maryland. Crump was limited because of injuries last season but was one of the top recruits in the country out of high school. Booker seemed little interested in looking back or even wondering why a former teammate would leave. "I mean, that's their journey," Booker said. "What they thought is going to be better for their journey is what they thought. I'm supporting them always." Over the past five seasons, Texas leaned on point guard Rori Harmon on both ends of the court. Harmon is the only player in Division I history with more than 1,500 points, 900 assists, 600 rebounds and 350 steals. She is now in the WNBA with the Washington Mystics. Harmon was tiny but she dogged opponents with relentless defense and was typically assigned to defend the opponents' top perimeter player. That is likely Preston's job now. "Rori was fast. Bri’s electric. I’m excited to see her this year. She’s really special. I don’t worry about her running our team or doing things for us on offense," Schaefer said. "What we’ll have a hard time replacing is the defense. Who is going to step to be that No. 1 defender?" Booker drives Texas. As a freshman, she took over Harmon's point guard duties when Harmon was sidelined for most of the season with a knee injury. With her size, ballhandling and free-flowing jump shot, she is a matchup nightmare for smaller guards and slower forwards. She's also no longer a kid. She's a fourth-year player who has already taken her place in program history and now wants to bring home a championship. Booker also comes into this season off the worst game of her career in the Final Four loss to UCLA. Booker shot just 3 of 23 with a string of 17 consecutive misses. Her driving layup to get Texas within one in the final 20 seconds was blocked. It was her second bad game in a Final Four. Booker scored only 11 points in a blowout loss to South Carolina in 2025. "It's a new year and a new team. That loss was heartbreaking ... but it's in the past, we move on. That was my mentality," Booker said. Booker needs just 31 points to become the program's fourth career 2,000-point scorer. After the loss to UCLA, Booker took a month off and then returned to practice with a clear motivation to chase the elusive national championship. "I thought about what I need to get better and that was to be a three-level scorer ... and use my voice to put confidence in a young group," Booker said. "That's my whole approach. I can't be good without my teammates." Schaefer and the Longhorns will be leaning on her again. "In my mind, Madison Booker is the best player in the country," Schaefer said. "Every night when we take the floor, I feel good about that." Reporting by The Associated Press. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1a24726b22deeb6a78c6 Robotic Surgery: When Technology Expands the Possibilities of Medicine te 2026-11-03T17:30:12.679Z Robotic Surgery: When Technology Expands the Possibilities of Medicine International Hospital of Colombia is expanding the role of robotics across complex care to enhance precision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1a22726b22deeb6a78bd Celebrities Make Last-Minute Midterm Push as Election Day Arrives te 2026-11-03T17:30:10.206Z Celebrities Make Last-Minute Midterm Push as Election Day Arrives Roseanne Barr, Conan O'Brien and Cardi B are among the celebrities making final appeals to midterm voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1a1f726b22deeb6a78b4 If Not Schumer, Who? 4 Favorites to Replace Senate Democratic Leader te 2026-11-03T17:30:07.404Z If Not Schumer, Who? 4 Favorites to Replace Senate Democratic Leader Brian Schatz, Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen and Cory Booker are the leading alternatives to replace Schumer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1a1c726b22deeb6a78ab Could Trump Be Impeached if Democrats Win Midterms? te 2026-11-03T17:30:04.796Z Could Trump Be Impeached if Democrats Win Midterms? If Democrats flip the House on Tuesday, they could potentially launch a third impeachment bid against President Donald Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea17d2726b22deeb6a7840 Paper ballots in NY county unable to be accepted by voting machines, will still be counted te 2026-11-03T17:20:18.561Z Paper ballots in NY county unable to be accepted by voting machines, will still be counted Voting machines in Westchester County, New York, the state's seventh most populous county, are not accepting paper ballots at polling locations throughout the county, the Westchester County Board of Elections said in a statement Tuesday morning. "The Westchester County Board of Elections (BOE) is aware of an issue involving the paper ballots that is preventing some voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County," the statement read. The board relayed that it is communicating with state and county officials and with poll workers to address the issue while repeatedly affirming to voters that all paper ballots will be counted. WATCHDOG, GOP LAWMAKER WARN NY VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEMS LACKS KEY SAFEGUARDS "Voters should continue to complete their paper ballots as instructed by poll workers. Ballots that cannot be processed by voting machines will be placed in designated orange emergency ballot bags, which will remain secure and monitored. These ballots will subsequently be counted," the BOE said. In a statement, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, "My office is fully aware of the ongoing problems with ballots and voting scanners across Westchester County, and I want to be absolutely clear: this situation is unacceptable. "Voters should remain in line and exercise their right to vote. Every eligible voter will have the opportunity to cast their ballot, and every vote must be counted. I have directed County officials, including representatives from our Law Department, to monitor the voting process and ensure that voters can cast their ballots without interference and that every vote is properly and accurately counted. "Once these issues are resolved, I will convene a bipartisan team to conduct a thorough review of the decisions and failures that led to this debacle, determine where accountability lies and ensure that this never happens again. "Westchester County voters deserve a fair, secure and seamless election process. Today, we have fallen short of that standard. The voters deserve better, and I intend to make sure they get it," Jenkins said. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., first alerted voters to an apparent ballot scanner problem in the county in a Tuesday morning post on X. OUTGOING HOUSE DEMOCRAT BACKS INCUMBENT REPUBLICAN LAWMAKER FOR RE-ELECTION "There is a problem with every ballot scanner in Westchester County. We do not yet know the exact cause of the issue, whether it is the ballot or the machine. The Board of Elections is working with their vendors to resolve it," Lawler wrote. "However, every ballot will be counted. Stay on line and vote. Do not leave the polling place without voting," Lawler's post concluded. Lawler also revealed while speaking to CNN reporters outside a polling location in Pearl River, New York, that the issue appeared to be that the paper ballots were too thick to be read by the machines. "There was an issue with the thickness of the ballot and the formatting of the machines. And so none of the machines were accepting the ballot across the entire county," Lawler told CNN. "As is often the case, when there's an emergency, they take the ballot, and they put it in an emergency voting bag. Every ballot will be counted. And everybody should be rest assured that their vote will count. They should wait on line. I know the lines may be impacted a little bit. With some delays, but do not leave the line. Make sure you vote. Your vote will be counted. The machines are being fixed," he said. The board echoed Lawler's insistence that all votes would be counted. "We strongly encourage all voters to remain in line, exercise patience and, most importantly, cast their ballots," the board added. The board also apologized to voters and to poll workers for the inconvenience. "Let us be absolutely clear: Every eligible vote will be counted. No voter should be discouraged from participating in this election because of this issue. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Please stay in line and vote," the board's statement said. Voter Patrick Reagan, who has been voting in Westchester County for the last 40 years, spoke to Fox News outside a polling place in Yonkers. "I hope all the votes are going to be corrected properly and accounted for. And, you know, it's a big year for everybody just voting. You know, we need to keep the country safe and good. And I hope, it's going to turn out the way I wanted to," Reagan said. Voter Linda Giaimo, a woman who took her friend to vote, said she would be calling the Board of Elections about what was happening on Election Day. "It's all through Westchester County, that all these machines are down. So now we've got to put our vote in a bag and believe that that bag is going to be delivered. I got a problem with this," Giaimo said. INSIDE HOUSE GOP'S UNPRECEDENTED PUSH TO MONITOR MIDTERM ELECTIONS AND PREPARE FOR LEGAL FIGHTS New York's Democratic Attorney General Letitia James also weighed in. "My office is monitoring this issue with scanners in Westchester and is in touch with the state and local Boards of Elections as they work on a solution. Westchester voters can still safely fill out and turn in their ballots at their polling locations. Your votes will count," she wrote in a Tuesday morning post on X. James also reminded state residents that New York has a dedicated Election Protection Hotline — (866) 390-2992 — to assist New Yorkers experiencing issues at the polls. "Today is your opportunity to make your voice heard, and every eligible New Yorker deserves to cast their ballot without fear or intimidation," James said in a statement. "My office is here to help New Yorkers navigate any problems they encounter at the polls and ensure their voices are heard. If you experience an issue while voting today, call our Election Protection Hotline. We are ready to help," she continued. New York's polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 9 p.m. Fox News Digital contacted Rep. Mike Lawler for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1583726b22deeb6a77aa From a billionaires tax to abortion rights, voters will decide policy. te 2026-11-03T17:10:27.003Z From a billionaires tax to abortion rights, voters will decide policy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea157a726b22deeb6a778e Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute te 2026-11-03T17:10:18.048Z Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute At a moment when Anthropic's compute margins should be getting better, they’re getting worse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1570726b22deeb6a7782 Tucson documentary “The Backcourt” honors Sugar Hill legends te 2026-11-03T17:10:08.804Z Tucson documentary “The Backcourt” honors Sugar Hill legends A documentary about two Tucson basketball legends will screen in downtown Tucson on Saturday, bringing together sports, family history and the legacy of the city’s historic Sugar Hill neighborhood. “The Backcourt: Basketball’s Best Kept Secret,” directed by Marquez Price and produced by Damian Becerra of Obsidian Lens Media, tells the story of Delano Price and Wallace “Hoegie” Simmons, childhood friends who helped lead Tucson High School to the 1969 Arizona state basketball championship. That year, the Badgers beat Tempe for the Class AAA title, the last of the school’s eight state championships. Tony Morales coached the team, which also included Kenny Ball and 6-foot-10 center Elizaro “Chuco” Miranda. Delano Price moved to Tucson from Gary, Indiana. He captained the Badgers, earned first-team all-city and all-state honors, and went on to play at Phoenix College before finishing his degree at the University of Arizona. He spent 33 years as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Sunnyside and Tucson Unified school districts, including as the first Black boys’ basketball coach at Sunnyside High School. Simmons came from Monroe, Louisiana. He earned second-team all-city and all-state honors in 1969, started at Glendale Community College and then played at Texas A&M, where he averaged 30 points and was a two-time All-American, according to the Tucson Weekly. Inspired by Marquez Price’s 2025 sports biography, also titled “The Backcourt,” the film follows the two athletes as they build their basketball careers, take different paths in life and maintain a friendship rooted in their shared experiences. The book came out in January 2025 and became an Amazon bestseller in three categories. Marquez Price has called it a legacy piece he has worked on his whole life. However, the director says the film reaches far beyond basketball. “I hope audiences walk away from the film educated,” Marquez Price said. “The story masquerades as a basketball one, but it’s very layered.” Your gift keeps local news free, bilingual and built for real life. The poster for “The Backcourt: Basketball’s Best Kept Secret,” a documentary on two Tucson High School basketball stars from the 1969 state championship team and the Sugar Hill neighborhood where they grew up. Courtesy of Marquez Price. The two players met as children in Sugar Hill, a historically Black neighborhood in central Tucson between Stone and Fourth avenues, south of Grant Road. The neighborhood took shape in the 1950s, when Black families began moving in during a time when racial covenants and redlining limited where they could buy homes. The share of Black residents has dropped since the 1980s, which Sugar Hill Community Land Trust founder Sadie Shaw has largely blamed on gentrification. Through personal accounts and testimonies from others, the documentary examines the players’ experiences alongside the history of Sugar Hill, which shaped their lives in the community. For the director, who is Delano Price’s son, making the film also became a chance to uncover previously unknown details about his own family. “The most memorable part of making the film was unveiling intricacies of my family lineage that I was totally unaware of,” Price said. “It was utterly fascinating.” The Nov. 7 event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St. in downtown Tucson. The event listing also advertises a reading by Price from his book and a live musical score by MicTV. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Reservations can also be made by contacting Price at marquez_prc@yahoo.com or 520-869-3659. Kyleigh Pandhi is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist based in Tucson. Contact her at kyleighpandhi@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea131f726b22deeb6a7705 No 2 Duke Extends Impressive Streak With Dominant Win Over Army te 2026-11-03T17:00:15.138Z No 2 Duke Extends Impressive Streak With Dominant Win Over Army No. 2 Duke opens the 2026-27 season with an 84-50 win over Army, extending its streak to 27 consecutive season-opening victories. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea131b726b22deeb6a76fc Map Shows States Voting on New Voter ID Rules te 2026-11-03T17:00:11.241Z Map Shows States Voting on New Voter ID Rules Six states are voting on ballot measures that could introduce or expand voter ID requirements in the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea1315726b22deeb6a76f3 Scientists Uncover Dozens of Previously Unknown Alzheimer’s Risk Factors te 2026-11-03T17:00:05.089Z Scientists Uncover Dozens of Previously Unknown Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Researchers identified 48 regions in human DNA associated with disease risk that had previously not been mapped. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea10d9726b22deeb6a7681 NCAA basketball betting picks for Tennessee, Alabama and Arkansas on their opening night games te 2026-11-03T16:50:33.810Z NCAA basketball betting picks for Tennessee, Alabama and Arkansas on their opening night games The NCAA basketball season kicked off last night, and there were some pretty exciting games. Unfortunately, for today, I can't say we have a ton of great games on the schedule. Most of them are between top-level squads and some lower-level clubs. That doesn't mean we can't make the games entertaining with some sports betting.  We won our game last night, so let's get another one or two here as we put a play on a few of tonight's games. Let me spoil this one a bit for you; it would take everything going correctly for Wofford to pull off a victory against the Volunteers. That doesn't mean it is impossible. If movies like "The Little Giants" have taught us anything, it is that there is always that one time when the underdog can come out on top. It won't happen tonight, though. Tennessee lost a bunch of guys to the NBA and to the transfer portal, but they rest their team with eight transfers and top-tier freshmen. Their transfer class was ranked second in the nation. The question will be about how quickly this team can gel and get everything connected. Wofford is in the same boat, bringing in nine new players. There are some key returning players, which might give them the edge in the first half of the game. I don't expect Wofford to win, or this to end closely, but I do think the first half could be one the Terriers cover because of the continuity of their team compared to what Tennessee will have. Take the +14.5 in the first half. NO. 1 FLORIDA GATORS FACE NO. 14 MIAMI HURRICANES IN TOP MATCHUP AS COLLEGE BASKETBALL TIPS OFF One of the things most people don't realize about the transfer portal is just how much it impacts the lower-level colleges. Sam Houston and programs like theirs tend to lose anyone who has a breakout year. Their team has some pretty good players still, but depth might be an issue. Alabama has a solid returning core of four guys, and Aden Holloway will lead the offense again. Amari Allen will get more exposure after earning minutes last year.  This is a talented Alabama team, and they've added some good pieces. This game is being played in Tuscaloosa, so they will have a nice home-court advantage as well. I think the Crimson Tide will take this game and cover the big spread. Give me Alabama -26.5. Their pace and Holloway give me confidence that this offense should look good. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER I won't pretend I know much about Arkansas-Pine Bluff. I know about as much as you do, and that's all thanks to the AI of your choice giving you details. However, I do know a bit about Arkansas and what they are looking to do. This is yet another Coach Cal team, so you know that it will focus on high-upside freshmen. Gone is Darius Acuff Jr., who is shooting a million shots per night in the NBA. Billy Richmond III is back and should be a nice combo forward. They have a solid center in Paulo Semedo, who will bring rim protection and get some easy buckets. Miikka Murrinen should be similar to Lauri Markkanen, and not just because they are both Finnish. I think Arkansas will rack up points, but asking them to put up 105 points seems like a big ask for the first game of the season. I expect Cal to work on key plays and things in the game rather than just run the pace up. Go under 104.5 for the Razorbacks team total. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea10d6726b22deeb6a7678 iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Is $2,000 worth it? te 2026-11-03T16:50:30.872Z iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Is $2,000 worth it? How much would you pay for a phone that turns into a small tablet? Apple is betting the answer is nearly $2,000. After seven years of watching Samsung build folding phones, Apple has finally entered the race with its first-ever foldable iPhone. The new iPhone Duo, which went on sale Oct. 23, opens like a book to reveal a 7.6-inch screen. Its biggest competitor, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, offers the same screen size and a remarkably similar design. However, Samsung's phone is lighter and costs about $100 less. Apple has some interesting advantages of its own, including impressive battery performance and a clever screen designed to reduce glare. But there are compromises on both sides, including a repair bill that might make you think twice about carrying either phone without protection. So, has Apple finally cracked the folding phone formula, or does Samsung still have the better idea? Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com. 8 BIGGEST THINGS WE LEARNED FROM APPLE'S 2026 EVENT Samsung introduced the original Galaxy Fold in 2019. Those early devices came with plenty of growing pains, including concerns about screen durability. Since then, Samsung has steadily improved its folding technology. Apple took its time. In fact, we covered one of the company's early ideas in our article about Apple's foldable iPhone patent back in 2023. Now the iPhone Duo is finally here, and Apple has made some interesting design decisions. The phone features a polished titanium frame, Apple's A20 Pro processor and a large inner OLED display. It also introduces a redesigned version of iOS built around the folding experience. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 takes a different approach. It uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and Samsung's One UI 9 software, which has evolved through several generations of folding phones. That experience gives Samsung an advantage in some areas. However, Apple has already managed to outperform its rival in early battery testing. Let's get the painful part out of the way. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage. The 512GB model costs $2,199, while the 1TB version jumps to $2,599. If you really want to splurge, Apple's 2TB model costs an eye-watering $3,199. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,899.99 for 256GB. The 512GB version costs $2,099.99, while the 1TB model reaches $2,499.99. That puts Samsung roughly $100 below Apple at comparable storage levels. Of course, Samsung has another advantage. Its Fold 8 has been on sale since August, so retailers and carriers have had time to introduce promotions. However, I'd look closely at those deals before celebrating the savings. Some carrier offers require a qualifying trade-in or a lengthy commitment to monthly bill credits. There's also a larger question. When you're already spending nearly $2,000, will saving $100 really determine which phone you choose? I suspect the answer comes down to what happens when you actually hold them. One of the first things you'll notice about these phones is how similar they look. Both fold horizontally like a book, with smaller screens on the outside and expansive displays when opened. But there's a noticeable difference in weight. The iPhone Duo weighs 8.96 ounces, compared with 7.09 ounces for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. That's almost two ounces heavier for Apple's phone. If you've ever carried a heavy smartphone in your pocket all day, you know how noticeable that can become. The difference could be even more apparent when you're holding the phone open for extended periods. Samsung also wins on thickness. Its Fold 8 measures about 0.38 inches thick when closed, while the Duo measures 0.44 inches. Apple counters with a rounded titanium design that may feel more comfortable in your hand. Samsung uses sharper edges and a flatter appearance. There's also something worth thinking about. Both phones have relatively small outer screens. Apple's measures 5.4 inches, while Samsung's comes in at 5.5 inches. Those screens are perfectly usable for everyday tasks. However, they're considerably smaller than the displays on many conventional flagship phones. You could end up spending $2,000 on a device that requires an extra step whenever you want a bigger screen. That's why I'd recommend trying both in person before buying. The phone that feels exciting for five minutes in a store needs to feel comfortable after five hours in your hand. Both folding phones open to reveal 7.6-inch OLED screens with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz. Each also offers peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits. The real difference comes down to how those displays handle reflections. Apple developed a nano-texture finish for the Duo's inner screen. It creates a matte appearance that helps reduce glare and makes the fold crease harder to see. Anyone who has struggled to read a glossy screen near a sunny window might appreciate this approach. Samsung's screen has a more traditional glossy finish, which can make colors appear richer. Some early iPhone Duo reviews suggest Apple's matte display sacrifices a little contrast and vibrancy to achieve its reduced reflections. Neither approach will appeal to everyone. However, Apple has another interesting feature coming. The iPhone Duo now supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C) through iOS 27.2, which Apple released on October 26. That means you can sketch or annotate documents directly on the folding screen. The feature already works in the software's release candidate. That means you'll be able to sketch or annotate documents directly on the folding screen. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 does not support the S Pen. Samsung removed the feature as it pursued thinner folding designs. There is one catch with Apple's approach. The Duo works only with the USB-C Apple Pencil. Even if you already own an Apple Pencil Pro, you won't be able to use it with this phone. The USB-C version also lacks the pressure sensitivity available on more advanced Apple Pencil models. Still, this could be useful for someone who regularly signs documents or prefers handwritten notes. Here's where those seven years of Samsung experience become apparent. Let's say you're on a video call and someone sends you an important document. You want to review it without interrupting the conversation. Then you need to check your calendar. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 can handle several apps on its larger screen. You can run three apps in split-screen mode, and Samsung also offers pop-up windows for additional flexibility. The Fold 8 supports Samsung DeX, too, giving you a desktop-style experience when connected to compatible external displays. Apple has introduced Split View on the Duo, allowing two apps to run side by side. That's a first for the iPhone, and it should make the larger screen far more useful. However, Apple's approach remains more restrictive than Samsung's. Split View uses a fixed arrangement, and you don't get the same floating-window flexibility. There's another issue that early iPhone Duo owners are discovering. Apple redesigned iOS 27 for the Duo, which ships with iOS 27.1. Its own apps have been adapted to use the folding display. However, some third-party apps haven't caught up. Early reviewers found that certain apps display large black bars or awkward layouts when opened on the bigger screen. That could be frustrating when you've paid so much for additional screen space. Fortunately, developers can update their apps to support the Duo's design. Some popular apps have already received updates, and more are expected. For now, though, Samsung has a more established folding software experience. I would also pay attention to which apps you use most. A larger screen loses some of its appeal when your favorite apps still behave as though they're running on a much smaller phone. Folding phones have a difficult job. They need enough battery power to run a large display without becoming too bulky. Apple's iPhone Duo uses two internal batteries and an A20 Pro processor designed for efficient performance. Samsung equips its Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a 4,800mAh battery and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Both processors offer plenty of power for demanding apps. However, early independent testing suggests Apple has a surprising advantage when it comes to battery life. In one battery test involving continuous web browsing over 5G, the iPhone Duo reportedly lasted 13 hours and 20 minutes, compared with 10 hours and 6 minutes for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. That's more than three additional hours for Apple. Another independent test produced encouraging results for the Duo. While streaming video over Wi-Fi with the larger screens at maximum brightness, Apple's foldable reportedly lasted 18 hours and 15 minutes, compared with 16 hours and 30 minutes for Samsung. Although the tests used different methods, both suggest Apple has managed to squeeze impressive battery life out of its first folding phone. Apple officially claims up to 31 hours of video playback using the inner display. However, that figure comes from controlled laboratory testing, so everyday results will vary depending on how you use the phone. Charging is another consideration. Apple says the Duo can reach 50% in about 20 minutes with a compatible wired charger. Samsung supports 45W wired charging and fast wireless charging. For anyone who spends long days traveling or regularly finds their battery running low before dinner, Apple's early results are encouraging. THE IPHONE DUO IS OFFICIALLY HERE — GET IT FOR NO MONEY DOWN AT T-MOBILE For nearly $2,000, you'd expect a phone with an incredible camera. And while both of these foldables take excellent photos, there's a catch. Apple's iPhone Duo has two 48MP rear cameras, while Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has two 50MP cameras. Neither has a dedicated telephoto lens, which means you're giving up some of the zoom capabilities found on other premium phones. Think about trying to get a close-up shot of your child playing soccer or capturing something interesting in the distance while on vacation. Apple's Duo offers 2x optical-quality zoom by cropping into its main sensor. Samsung uses a similar approach, with digital zoom for subjects farther away. Both can handle everyday photos, but if you love getting those close-up shots, an iPhone 18 Pro Max or Galaxy S26 Ultra may be a better choice. Here's where Samsung throws another option into the mix. Its Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99, just $100 more than Apple's Duo at their regular starting prices. For that extra money, you get a 200MP main camera and a dedicated telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. That's worth considering if you want a folding phone but aren't willing to give up a more versatile camera. And with Samsung already offering discounts on some models, you may not even have to spend more. Ever try taking a group photo and realize you're the one missing from it? Apple's Smart Take could help with that. Just prop open the iPhone Duo, get into the picture and let its AI recognize when everyone is posing. The phone automatically snaps the photo, so there's no racing against a timer or asking someone else to take the shot. Then there's Duo Preview, which lets the person you're photographing see themselves on the outside screen. That could save you from hearing, "Wait, let me see that one," after every picture. Apple also came up with Kid Cue, which plays Peanuts animations on the outer display to get children to look toward the camera. If you've ever tried getting a toddler to cooperate for a family photo, you can probably appreciate that one. Samsung has a few tricks of its own. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 can show people a preview on its outer screen, and you can prop it partially open for hands-free photos. That comes in handy when you want to be in the picture instead of always being the one taking it. Now let's talk about something that deserves far more attention than it usually receives. Repairs. Apple rates the iPhone Duo IP68 for dust and water resistance, while Samsung gives the Galaxy Z Fold 8 an IP48 rating. That gives Apple stronger protection against dust under standardized laboratory testing. However, neither rating guarantees that a folding screen or hinge will survive years of rough treatment. These phones also contain more moving parts than conventional smartphones. And if something goes wrong, the repair costs can be substantial. There's another reason to think carefully about durability. As we reported in our article, Apple confirms iPhone Duo screen problems after launch, some owners experienced cracks along the inner screen near the hinge within hours or days of purchase, sometimes during initial setup. Apple acknowledged an issue affecting a small number of devices and directed affected customers to contact AppleCare for replacements. The company hasn't identified the cause or disclosed how many phones are affected. An AppleCare+ subscription isn't required to request a replacement for this acknowledged issue. Still, it's something I'd consider before spending nearly $2,000 on a first-generation folding iPhone. According to Apple's published repair estimates, replacing the iPhone Duo's damaged inner display costs $999 without AppleCare+. That's roughly half the cost of the entry-level phone. Apple also lists an estimated $1,499 charge for certain other damage repairs. There is some relief for minor screen damage. Apple's replaceable inner display cover layer costs $49 to replace without AppleCare+, provided the damage is limited to that layer. AppleCare+ can significantly reduce eligible repair charges. For example, an inner display repair is listed at $99 under the coverage, subject to the plan's terms. Of course, the coverage itself adds to the cost of ownership. Samsung's folding phones also have specialized displays and hinges that can be expensive to repair. However, repair pricing varies by model, damage and coverage. This is one area where I'd encourage anyone considering either phone to look beyond the advertised purchase price. After all, a $2,000 phone is expensive enough without worrying about what happens if it slips out of your hand and you're suddenly facing a repair bill approaching $1,000. Apple has made the iPhone Duo eSIM-only worldwide. That means you won't find a physical SIM card slot. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 supports both eSIM and a physical nano-SIM card, although configurations may vary by market. For most people in the United States, this probably won't be an obstacle. Major carriers support eSIM, and many international providers offer digital plans. However, if you travel frequently and prefer buying physical SIM cards at your destination, Samsung gives you more flexibility. It's worth checking whether your preferred mobile provider supports eSIM before buying the Duo. If you've been waiting years for a folding iPhone, Apple's Duo is an appealing first attempt. It offers excellent early battery performance, an impressive display and the convenience of staying within Apple's ecosystem. However, I wouldn't overlook Samsung. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is significantly lighter, costs a little less and offers more flexible multitasking. Those advantages could become increasingly important once the excitement of owning a new folding phone wears off. And here's something else to consider. If most of your day involves texting or checking email, you may spend far more time using the smaller outer screen than you expect. The larger display becomes especially useful when you frequently review documents or watch videos while traveling. Before buying either phone, think about how much time you would realistically spend with it unfolded. Also, if you're considering switching between Apple and Samsung, take a look at our guide on how to transfer data to a new iPhone or Android at CyberGuy.com. It can help make the move considerably easier. HERE'S SOME TIPS ON HOW TO ORGANIZE PHOTOS WITH KEYWORDS ON YOUR PHONE I have to give Samsung credit. Seven years ago, folding phones seemed like an expensive experiment, and I wasn't convinced they'd ever catch on. But Samsung stuck with the idea, and now Apple has finally joined the party. I like what Apple's done with the iPhone Duo, especially the display and those impressive early battery results. Still, I keep coming back to the price. Nearly $2,000 for a phone that's heavier than Samsung's and doesn't have a dedicated telephoto camera? That's a tough sell. And the possibility of a $999 inner screen repair would certainly make me nervous. I also wouldn't count Samsung out just because Apple has entered the race. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is noticeably lighter, and Samsung has spent years figuring out how to make that larger screen useful. Being able to run more apps at once is a nice advantage, especially if you're someone who likes getting work done on your phone. And let's face it, a lighter phone is something you'll appreciate long after the excitement of showing everyone how it folds has worn off. If I were spending this kind of money, I'd want to see how Apple's first folding iPhone holds up after a few months of everyday use. I'd also want to hold both phones before deciding. But here's what I keep wondering. How often would I really open that larger screen? If I ended up using the smaller outside display most of the day, I'd have a hard time convincing myself that spending $2,000 was worth it. Would you really spend $2,000 on a folding phone, or do you think Apple and Samsung are charging us more to solve a problem we never had? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea10d4726b22deeb6a766f Illegal immigrant accused of violent attempted murder, kidnapping of a minor was released under Biden admin te 2026-11-03T16:50:28.872Z Illegal immigrant accused of violent attempted murder, kidnapping of a minor was released under Biden admin An illegal immigrant is facing a slew of charges after investigators say he stabbed a young victim and tried to kidnap her from a home in Baltimore, Maryland. It happened just three years after he was let into the country during the Biden administration. The Baltimore Police Department says Abubakarr Barrie, 23, is accused of stabbing a 15-year-old girl inside a home. Multiple reports say he worked as an unlicensed cab driver. The Department of Homeland Security says Barrie picked the victim up and took her "to a basement property that he was renting at the time." ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RIDESHARE DRIVER CHARGED WITH RAPE IN MARYLAND HAD PRIOR NYC SEX ABUSE ARREST: DHS Inside the basement, he allegedly stabbed the girl over and over again until she was able to escape and run away. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X It happened on Oct. 22; he was arrested two days later. ICE lodged a detainer for Barrie the same day he was arrested. EXCLUSIVE: ICE CAPTURES ILLEGAL ALIEN AT CENTER OF NYC MANHUNT AFTER SANCTUARY CITY RELEASE SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Earlier this year, the New York City Police Department arrested him on charges of third-degree possession of a forged instrument. At the time, ICE lodged a detainer. He was released by New York City officials in July. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST DHS confirmed he is an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone who entered the country in December 2023 by way of Arizona. He was arrested by Border Patrol agents at the time, and eventually released under the Biden administration. DHS BOSS REVEALS OVAL OFFICE PLAN TO 'WITHHOLD FUNDING' FROM SANCTUARY CITIES AFTER AGGRESSIVE NEW YORK BUST CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB In a statement, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said, "This tragedy would never have happened were it not for the multiple failures of sanctuary policies. First, Biden’s open borders let this monster into our country, then sanctuary politicians in New York refused to hand him over to ICE and released him after a previous arrest three months before this horrific crime. DHS is urging Baltimore County authorities to learn from sanctuary New York’s mistakes, honor ICE’s detainer against this illegal alien, and prevent him from harming any more Americans." SEND US A TIP Fox News Digital has reached out to NYPD and City of New York. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea10ce726b22deeb6a7649 Sigler's Mount Rushmore of NFL GMs te 2026-11-03T16:50:22.972Z Sigler's Mount Rushmore of NFL GMs General managers play a big role in the makeup of an NFL team. Here are the top general managers in the modern era. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea10bc726b22deeb6a7609 Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked away te 2026-11-03T16:50:04.845Z Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked away Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0e7d726b22deeb6a7541 Letter to the Editor: Flagstaff's public safety and our future te 2026-11-03T16:40:29.665Z Letter to the Editor: Flagstaff's public safety and our future As your neighbors and elected representatives, we share a deep commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. Flagstaff has grown over the years, and with that growth comes increasing demands on police, fire, and emergency management services. First… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0e77726b22deeb6a7507 Michigan voters make surprising cross-party choices as Rogers, El-Sayed race reaches final hours te 2026-11-03T16:40:23.241Z Michigan voters make surprising cross-party choices as Rogers, El-Sayed race reaches final hours Michigan voters showed the swinginess of their state in conversations with Fox News the day before the midterm elections, with one former Democrat firmly backing GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers and a lifelong Republican holding his nose to vote for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat. After casting a ballot for Rogers, voter Marjorie Mehney said she was a Democrat "years ago" and would be "embarrassed to be one today" with candidates like El-Sayed representing the party. However, she pointed out that El-Sayed has won over many voters in her hometown of Petoskey, located in Emmet County, where President Donald Trump took more than 55% of the vote in 2024. "The majority are Republican. However, there's a great deal of signage for Abdul. So it's very mixed. We've never seen anything like the support that's going on with signs in front yards," Mehney told Fox News in downtown Rochester. ROGERS WARNS MICHIGAN VOTERS AGAINST EL-SAYED’S ‘EXTREME’ AGENDA AHEAD OF ELECTION When asked if she knew why there had been a shift toward El-Sayed, she said she had "no idea" and called the momentum he is experiencing in her community "a bit shocking." "They are people I've known and never knew that they felt this way that Abdul does," she said. "It's a little concerning." Mehney predicted that El-Sayed will prevail over Rogers on Tuesday, but warned that Michigan voters will come to regret sending him to the Senate. I'M DR ABDUL EL-SAYED. THIS IS WHY I WANT MICHIGAN'S VOTE FOR SENATE Another voter, Tom Wright, told Fox News that he voted for El-Sayed despite disagreeing with him on "60% to 70% of his policy positions." "I cannot bring myself to vote for a Trump minion under any circumstances," Wright said, referring to Rogers. Rogers left Congress before Trump launched his first presidential campaign, representing Michigan's 8th District from 2001 to 2015, meaning he has no congressional voting record on Trump's legislative agenda across either of his two terms. Rogers has made his position clear on a series of Trump policies. For instance, he backed the Iran war in its early stages and has supported giving presidents broad authority to impose reciprocal tariffs, as Trump did. TRUMP DOMINATES EL-SAYED'S ATTACKS AGAINST ROGERS, BUT GOP RIVAL OFFERS UNEXPECTED POLICY SPLIT However, as the Senate campaign entered its final stretch, Rogers has distanced himself with Trump on both issues. In late September, he released an ad calling for a quick end to the Iran war, and in early October, another ad of his demanded an end to the "tariff war" with Canada. Wright, who described himself as "a lifelong Republican," said Rogers' shifts on those issues were not enough to win his support. Wright argued that the GOP is "too far toward Trump" and that "Mike Rogers won't stop it." "The litmus test is, are people willing to hold their nose and vote for Abdul because they are so appalled by Trump? Not that they like Abdul or are a progressive," Wright said. EL-SAYED, ROGERS CLASH OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, TRUMP AND GUNS: 5 FIERY DEBATE MOMENTS When asked about his reservations about El-Sayed, Wright said he doesn't like his stance on Israel and Palestine. "I don't think he has sufficiently disavowed elements that I consider divisive. A man is judged by the company he keeps and he keeps some pretty bad company," Wright said. "Nonetheless, he is one senator out of 100. I don't care what he says he's going to do. He can't do a damn thing. And if some sanity returns the Republican Party in six years, I can vote for the opposition." A third Michigan voter, Gerald, said he was planning to split his ticket, telling Fox News he would vote for Rogers for Senate and Democrat Jocelyn Benson for governor. Gerald wasn't comfortable voting for El-Sayed because he heard he is a "communist." As in past midterm elections, Michigan could play a pivotal role in determining control of Congress. Polls are open across the state Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with voters still able to cast a ballot as long as they are in line by the time polls close. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0e70726b22deeb6a74d6 Trump Makes Last Pitch to Voters on Election Day te 2026-11-03T16:40:16.980Z Trump Makes Last Pitch to Voters on Election Day As Americans went to the polls for an election widely seen as a referendum on his second term, President Trump again downplayed concerns over the cost of living and addressed unpopular foreign policy matters. 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FBI PROBES SUSPICIOUS WHITE POWDER LETTERS SENT TO SCHUMER, DEM SENATORS AS THREAT SPREADS NATIONWIDE The arrest comes as federal authorities investigate suspicious letters mailed to congressional and election offices ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The FBI said it was working with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to investigate "a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide, including Secretary of State offices and their related election offices," The Associated Press reported last month. Authorities had warned recipients to treat the mailings as "potentially hazardous" as authorities worked to intercept additional letters before they reached their destinations, according to the outlet. The FBI said in an Oct. 23 advisory that no hazardous material had been identified in the suspicious substances tested at that point, though laboratory testing remained ongoing. Several Senate offices reported receiving or being sent suspicious mail.  JUDGE TOSSES CASE AGAINST EX-FBI OFFICIALS ACCUSED OF LYING TO CONGRESS ABOUT HUNTER BIDEN INVESTIGATION A letter addressed to Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s Delaware office was intercepted by Capitol Police, while suspicious mail addressed to the offices of Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., were intercepted by postal authorities, AP reported. ILLINOIS MAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING CONGRESS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCES IN LETTERS MARKED WITH HIS RETURN ADDRESS Similar suspicious letters were sent to election offices in more than 15 states during the 2024 election cycle, prompting evacuations and hazmat responses, The Associated Press reported at the time. Authorities determined that some of the substances were harmless. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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For individuals living with language and communication disorders, social isolation remains one of the most significant challenges following a stroke or traumatic brain injury. To address these barriers, local nonprofit Friends of Aphasia is partnering with regional organizations like Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports to provide community-based recreation and rehabilitation. Although high winds recently forced the postponement of their latest adaptive cycling session, Friends of Aphasia and SAAS continue to build on a series of joint initiatives designed to keep members active and engaged. Founded by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who developed aphasia after surviving an assassination attempt in 2011, Friends of Aphasia works to bridge the gap in long-term rehabilitation. Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain damage that impairs an individual’s ability to speak, read, write or comprehend spoken language, while leaving intellect intact. Strokes account for 40% of aphasia cases across Pima County, according to Friends of Aphasia executive director Kymberli Olsen. While traditional post-stroke medical therapies frequently taper off after six months, the nonprofit provides continuous support structures to promote ongoing neurological recovery. Help us build local news that brings people together, not apart. Friends of Aphasia members, Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports staff and volunteers gather next to a sign for the Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center, where the groups’ cycling program is based. Courtesy of Friends of Aphasia. The adaptive cycling program operates out of SAAS’s Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center at the Kino Sports Complex, where SAAS maintains a fleet of specialized equipment, including recumbent trikes, handcycles and tandem configurations, tailored for individuals with physical mobility limitations or hemiparesis. “Adaptive cycling is about approaching recreation in a way that improves inclusion and access for all people,” said SAAS executive director Mia Hansen. “For someone experiencing balance issues due to a stroke, a three-wheeled recumbent trike lowers the center of gravity and eliminates the need to balance.” SAAS staff and volunteers fit riders with custom hook-and-loop support straps, weighted pedals and modified gear shifters so participants with paralysis on one side or reduced grip strength can operate the equipment safely. Riders first test their bikes on a secure 2-mile loop around Sam Lena Park before moving to the Chuck Huckelberry Loop. Clinicians say combining physical activity with outdoor navigation can support speech recovery through neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to rebuild neural pathways. “Physical movement, visual processing and social interaction happen simultaneously during adaptive sports,” said Clare McNamara, speech-language pathologist and clinical director at Friends of Aphasia. “Combining these skills stimulates brain plasticity. As those neural pathways rebuild, it directly supports the work we do on language and communication recovery.” A whiteboard at a Friends of Aphasia session lists what helps people with aphasia express themselves, including speaking slowly, taking their time, using pictures and gestures, and finding a quiet space. Courtesy of Friends of Aphasia. Beyond the neurological benefits, the outings also target the emotional toll of brain injuries. “Our vision is that aphasia does not limit your quality of life,” Olsen said. “Exercise boosts dopamine, and participating within a supportive community helps members regain their independence.” According to McNamara, the environment gives participants the confidence needed to transition from tandem bikes to solo trikes, helping individuals rebuild self-reliance after life-altering health events. In addition to adaptive cycling, Friends of Aphasia offers biweekly support groups, music therapy, local art presentations and community outings, including adaptive bowling at Lucky Strike Bowl, birdwatching with Birdability at Fort Lowell Park and wilderness excursions through Luke 5 Adventures at Sabino Canyon. Looking ahead to 2027, Friends of Aphasia plans to expand its clinical outreach by hiring a bilingual speech-language pathologist to serve Spanish-speaking families in Tucson. Concurrently, SAAS is expanding its regional footprint through a new adaptive mountain biking initiative and the “Parks for All” accessibility project in partnership with Saguaro National Park. Friends of Aphasia holds regular sessions featuring communication strategy groups, music programs and community presentations. To learn more about Friends of Aphasia, visit friendsofaphasia.org or follow the group on Instagram at @friendsofaphasia. Isabel Vidrio is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact her at  vidrioi@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea09bd726b22deeb6a6b1c JACKSON THOMPSON: Father of Michigan volleyball player blasts El-Sayed for '60 Minutes' girls' sports remark te 2026-11-03T16:20:13.914Z JACKSON THOMPSON: Father of Michigan volleyball player blasts El-Sayed for '60 Minutes' girls' sports remark The father of a Michigan volleyball player suing over a transgender opponent blasted Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s "60 Minutes" remarks, saying his family’s experience shows the dispute is far from manufactured. "Mr. El-Sayed, how can you look my daughter in the eyes and call this a manufactured issue? She is living this fight," Sean Lechner, father of Monroe High School volleyball player Briley Lechner, said in a statement. "Our entire family has lived it for a year, and it’s a living hell!! it is far from over." MICHIGAN TEEN VOLLEYBALL PLAYER FILES LAWSUIT AFTER SHE UNKNOWINGLY SHARED LOCKER ROOM WITH TRANS ATHLETE Lechner’s response followed an exchange in El-Sayed’s extended interview with Ross Douthat. Douthat asked about parental control over education, including transgender students’ participation on sports teams, and how to resolve situations in which rights conflict. "I don't know that that's actually true," El-Sayed responded. "I think we manufacture these social issues..." El-Sayed argued that smartphones make it unrealistic for parents to prevent children from encountering information they find objectionable. He later said eligibility decisions should belong to sports governing bodies. "I'm not running to govern sports," he said. For the Lechners, the issue has led to federal litigation. Briley and her father filed suit Oct. 9 against Monroe Public Schools, the Michigan High School Athletic Association and district officials. Their attorneys at the Thomas More Law Center allege officials knew before a Sept. 9, 2025, match that Ann Arbor Skyline’s girls’ volleyball team included a transgender athlete, but did not tell Monroe players or parents. The suit also alleges the opposing player was permitted to use the girls’ locker-room facilities without Monroe athletes being informed. MICHIGAN FATHER ALLEGES BOMB THREAT TO HOME AFTER DAUGHTER SPOKE UP ABOUT FACING TRANS ATHLETE WITHOUT KNOWING The district deemed the family’s Title IX allegations unsubstantiated. The lawsuit challenges that determination and the handling of their appeal. "I find your statement disgusting. You undermine female athletes and disrespect families who deserve answers," Lechner said of El-Sayed’s remarks. "My daughter’s privacy, dignity and right to fair competition deserve more than your manufactured, political talking points." El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate election Tuesday. In the interview, El-Sayed argued that culture-war disputes distract from economic concerns, including groceries, gas and access to medical care. Lechner urged voters to put their children ahead of party loyalty. "My faith and my family come first. I pray every Michigander votes for the person, not the party, and demands leaders with the courage to protect our children," he said. "Our daughters should never pay the price for a politician’s cowardice—and I’ll make damn sure my voice, my vote and my fight for my daughter are impossible to ignore!!!" OutKick has reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea09ba726b22deeb6a6b13 Jon Rahm open to accepting Brooks Koepka-like penalties in order to return to PGA Tour after LIV Golf exit te 2026-11-03T16:20:10.586Z Jon Rahm open to accepting Brooks Koepka-like penalties in order to return to PGA Tour after LIV Golf exit Jon Rahm spoke to the media for the first time since announcing his exit from LIV Golf last month, and while he spoke vaguely about why he left the breakaway circuit, he also sent a clear message to the PGA Tour about his future. The two-time major champion is teeing it up in this week's Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, the penultimate event on the DP World Tour calendar. While it marks his first start since officially leaving LIV Golf, the talk in the media center wasn't about the golf to be played this week, per se, but instead about both his past and future. With LIV Golf losing its Saudi funding and later filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, the future of the circuit still remains entirely unknown. As Rahm alluded to, those uncertainties involving "LIV 2.0" were too overwhelming to ignore. RORY MCILROY CALLS LIV GOLF 'HALF A GOOD IDEA' BEFORE SAYING HE'D VOTE YES ON HAVING PLAYERS RETURN TO TOUR "Too many unknowns at the time and there are still quite a few," Rahm said in Abu Dhabi. "It seemed like it was going away from team golf and some of the things that made LIV, LIV. It just became more of a regular tour. It wasn't really ever much of a consideration, to be honest." Rahm's claim that the potential removal of the team golf aspect – and that LIV turning into a "regular tour" – impacted his decision to leave feels wildly disingenuous. On the flip side, bashing the circuit that paid you hundreds of millions of dollars and happens to be in bankruptcy proceedings would be a bit harsh. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Rahm, like the majority of his counterparts who have left LIV Golf, plans to play on the DP World Tour in 2027 and in all four major championships. It's no secret that the Spaniard would like to return to the PGA Tour sooner rather than later. At this moment in time, the Tour is not offering an immediate, penalty-free pathway back for players to return, but that doesn't mean Rahm doesn't have an idea in mind. At the start of 2026, Brooks Koepka left LIV Golf and returned to the Tour under a then-offered Returning Member Program. The five-time major winner had to agree to forfeit any player equity shares for the next five years, was not eligible for the $100 million FedEx Cup bonus program in 2026, and agreed to make a $5 million donation to charity. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Rahm, who earned more than $100 million on the course alone in four years with LIV, wouldn't mind being offered a similar deal. "Most likely, yeah. Why not? Yeah, but it's a big if," Rahm said, when asked if he would accept a Koepka-like deal. "I seriously doubt I get offered the same deal that Brooks did. But yeah, if I got offered exactly the same penalties as him, I probably would do it." Rahm was eligible to return via the previously offered Returning Members Program that Koepka jumped on. The Tour offering the exact same pathway back a second time for Rahm is hard to imagine. Rahm could be left with only one option for a return to the PGA Tour, which would include a one-year suspension before becoming eligible again. Former Masters champion Patrick Reed took the one-year suspension route earlier this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea09b8726b22deeb6a6b0a MICHAEL RUIZ: Mangione’s new argument to escape NY murder case: Same gun, same killing, same prosecution te 2026-11-03T16:20:08.520Z MICHAEL RUIZ: Mangione’s new argument to escape NY murder case: Same gun, same killing, same prosecution Luigi Mangione's lawyers are doubling down on their double jeopardy defense in their fight to have the admitted assassin spared from New York murder charges after admitting to what they say was essentially the same crime in federal court. Murder is the same evil as stalking with intent to kill — and then killing, they argued. The claims came in response to Manhattan prosecutors who have asked a New York judge to reject his bid to drop his state-level charges following a federal guilty plea in which he admitted to assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two who Mangione shot in the back outside a Hilton hotel in the middle of the Big Apple. BRAVE WIDOW OF SLAIN UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO BRIAN THOMPSON COMES FACE TO FACE WITH LUIGI MANGIONE FOR FIRST TIME Prosecutors have said that since Mangione was not prosecuted for federal firearms offenses, there is no double jeopardy if the state level ones remain on the table. They argued that the murder charges should still go forward because although Mangione admitted to killing Thompson, that's not the same "harm or evil" involved in the federal stalking charges. And they argued that even though Mangione withdrew a potential "extreme emotional disturbance" defense specific to Empire State law, that doesn't mean the federal case prevented him from using it. Mangione's lawyers, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Marc Agnifilo and Jacob Kaplan, attacked all three arguments in a reply made public over the weekend. LUIGI MANGIONE PLEA BUZZ RAISES POTENTIAL PAUL MANAFORT PROBLEM FOR PROSECUTORS READ the defense reply: First, they argued that although the federal firearms charges were dismissed, he was still "prosecuted" for them, putting him at risk of double jeopardy. "The statutory definition of being 'prosecuted' for an offense does not require that the defendant plead guilty to that specific offense," Mangione's lawyers wrote. LUIGI MANGIONE HEARING SET FOR FRIDAY STIRS PLEA DEAL SPECULATION IN HIS FEDERAL CASE Their client pleaded guilty to two federal charges, although he'd initially faced more. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "In other words, when Mangione pleaded guilty to the federal indictment, the criminal action in which he had been charged with possession and use of the firearm was terminated for statutory double jeopardy purposes," they wrote. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS They also argued that stalking Thompson with intent to kill him is the same "core misconduct" as murdering him. In order to get around New York's double jeopardy law, which is more restrictive than the U.S. Constitution, prosecutors need to show that the state charges are meant to prevent different "harms or evils" than the federal ones he already pleaded guilty to. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "One of the harms clearly addressed by the expansive federal stalking statute is stalking with the intent to kill and resulting in the killing of the person stalked," Mangione's lawyers wrote. "It is a statute that, like a state murder statute, is intended to keep people safe from being murdered — the oldest crime there is." LUIGI MANGIONE'S TEAM FIRES BACK AT PLEA DEAL REPORT, CALLS LEAKS THREAT TO FAIR TRIAL They argued that while the federal stalking charge includes other elements, including interstate travel and the use of electronic communications, they are "not related" to the core evil of the crime, which is killing someone. GOT A TIP? MANHATTAN DA'S OFFICE SAYS LUIGI MANGIONE DEFENSE SPREAD FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT MURDER TRIAL MEDIA PLAN "Travel and electronics are not the evils or harms being prevented," they wrote. "The federal government does have an interest, however, in preventing people from [traveling] or using electronics as part of the crime of killing another person, or intending to do so. That is what makes the stalking statute similar to the murder statute in terms of the evils or harms both are looking to prevent." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Mangione's lawyers are asking Judge Gregory Carro to dismiss the state charges. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Fox News' Jennifer Johnson and Maria Paronich contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0764726b22deeb6a6aa2 Mohave County meat processor gets $99K grant to ease supply chain bottlenecks te 2026-11-03T16:10:12.321Z Mohave County meat processor gets $99K grant to ease supply chain bottlenecks A Mohave County meat processor has received nearly $100,000 in federal funding to improve efficiency, expand production and help strengthen the region's meat supply chain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea075d726b22deeb6a6a5a James Talarico’s Final Crowd Size Compared To Ken Paxton: In Photos te 2026-11-03T16:10:05.986Z James Talarico’s Final Crowd Size Compared To Ken Paxton: In Photos The Senate rivals closed their campaigns before contrasting Texas crowds as voters prepared to decide a race with national stakes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea075a726b22deeb6a6a3e New York City’s Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech te 2026-11-03T16:10:02.941Z New York City’s Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech The mayor's comments come after the entertainment giant's data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan's surveillance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea050e726b22deeb6a68b9 Talarico warms to Trump, says he wants to help fulfill some MAGA promises te 2026-11-03T16:00:14.076Z Talarico warms to Trump, says he wants to help fulfill some MAGA promises James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, appeared to extend an olive branch to President Donald Trump in a podcast released Monday, expressing a willingness to work with Trump on a wide range of issues. "I would love, as the next U.S. senator from Texas, to work with Donald Trump to actually fulfill some of the promise of his political project," Talarico told Steve Bartlett, the host of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast. "The promise of MAGA was that we were going to transform this government so that it delivered for the people who have been left behind, the people who have been forgotten in this country. And there's still time to do that," Talarico continued. Talarico, who Trump has frequently mocked and criticized in the months leading up to the Texas state representative's crucial midterm contest against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, explained that he'd love to work with Trump on issues like healthcare and housing. "If the president wants to work with me or with any Democrat to expand healthcare access, I'm there. If he wants to make sure that every single kid in this country gets high-quality, accessible childcare, I'm there. If he wants to tackle the housing problem — Donald Trump is a builder — if he wants us to slash the red tape in this country so we could build millions of new homes and ensure everyone in this country has a place to call home, that I'm there. I'll work with him to do it. I would love to do that," Talarico said. BATTLEGROUND DEM TOUTS BIPARTISAN RECORD, BUT CAN’T NAME SINGLE ISSUE SHE’D WORK WITH TRUMP ON Talarico also indicated that a successful midterm election for Democrats could be a "rebirth" for Trump's presidency. "If the people of Texas, if the people of this country elect leaders who are going to check the president, I think it could be a rebirth for his presidency," Talarico said. SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY Talarico added that he hoped a Democratic victory Tuesday could be a "wake-up call" for Trump and his administration, claiming that he felt the administration should "reverse course" if faced with a Democratic supermajority in Congress. Talarico's willingness to reach across the aisle comes despite months of Trump badmouthing him on social media and the president campaigning in person for Paxton. Trump has taken to frequently referring to Talarico as "TalaFREAKo" in posts on Truth Social, calling him "unelectable" in Texas and disparagingly referring to him as a vegan, a charge which Talarico denies. Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt cast doubt on the authenticity of Talarico's intentions during a Tuesday morning appearance on "FOX & Friends." "I don't buy it for one second," Leavitt said. "This is exactly what the Democrats do in every election cycle. They are incredibly disingenuous. In fact, it's the one thing they are good at. They talk like the radical leftist that they are until they win their Democrat nomination. And then they try to fool voters by appearing moderate so that they can win their votes. But when they are elected, God forbid, if Talarico is elected, and we pray that he isn't after polls closed tonight, he will govern as a far left extreme liberal that he truly is," she continued. "Just listen to his own words. Some of the things he said in the past, he said he's a Christian who hates Christianity. He said God is non-binary. He said he believes there are six genders. He said that the United States southern border in the great state of Texas should be like a front porch where everybody is welcomed, while James Talarico, we have that for four years under the Biden administration, and it resulted in the worst border crisis in American history. He wants to abolish ICE. He wants to open our prisons. This is not somebody who is going to work with President Trump to secure our border and continue deporting illegal aliens," Leavitt added. "This is somebody who would join the ranks of the extremely liberal Democrat Party to engage in lawfare and obstructionism of all of the common sense policies that the Trump administration is continuing to pursue. And that's exactly why the great people of Texas need to get out and vote," Leavitt concluded. The Talarico campaign and the White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea050c726b22deeb6a68b0 Austin tech founder killed with wife and children in Florida jet crash had reached a $10M business milestone te 2026-11-03T16:00:12.181Z Austin tech founder killed with wife and children in Florida jet crash had reached a $10M business milestone An Austin tech founder who was killed alongside his wife and two young children in a fiery Florida jet crash had just celebrated a major business milestone and was making plans for a live event Tuesday in what became his final LinkedIn post. Adam Robinson, 45, his wife, Helen Sharp, 40, and their children, Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were among nine people killed Sunday when the Learjet 60 carrying them from Austin to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas plunged into a Palm Beach County neighborhood. Days before the crash, Robinson wrote that RB2B had reached $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). FORIDA PLANE CRASH VICTIMS IDENTIFIED AFTER 9 PEOPLE KILLED IN FIERY WRECK "RB2B is $10m ARR with 1 FTE," Robinson wrote. "MoltSets is almost $1m ARR." Two months earlier, Robinson said RB2B was generating $9.5 million in annual recurring revenue and described reaching $10 million with a small team as "the promised land." Robinson was CEO and co-founder of Retention.com, an Austin-based company that helps businesses identify people who visit their websites and reach them with advertising and marketing. The company later launched RB2B, which helps businesses identify potential customers visiting their websites. Robinson also led MoltSets, which provides business contact information, including work emails and phone numbers. PRIVATE JET WITH 9 PEOPLE ON BOARD CRASHES JUST MILES FROM MAR-A-LAGO In his final post, Robinson described a debate with friend Jesse Ouellette over whether RB2B and MoltSets should remain separate or be combined. Robinson wrote that Ouellette believed combining them could reduce customer turnover and double revenue, while he favored keeping the products separate. "My question: WHY DO I NEED TO DO EITHER OF THOSE THINGS?" Robinson wrote. "Honestly, I'd be thrilled if RB2B never grew another dollar," he added. FORMER NFL STAR SAYS HE PREVIOUSLY FLEW ON PRIVATE JET THAT CRASHED IN FLORIDA: 'ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED' The two planned to settle their disagreement during a live debate Tuesday on "Claude Did What!!??" "So we're settling it LIVE," Robinson wrote. "There's much more to his argument, but I'm saving it for Tuesday," he added. "Grab some popcorn and pick a side." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Robinson never made it to the debate. The Robinson family was remembered in a joint statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Adam and Helen were devoted parents, and Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were the light of their lives. Helen and Adam were the love affair that will last forever," the families said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives. Their loss will be felt deeply by all those who loved them and who they loved in return." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Retention.com, RB2B and MoltSets also remembered Robinson as "a friend, a mentor and a bold, outspoken leader who lived life to the fullest." SEND US A TIP "He cared deeply about the people around him and brought energy and conviction to everything he built," the companies said. "His loss is deeply felt across our team and the tech community, as we collectively mourn this significant loss." GOT A TIP? The Learjet departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at about 10:37 a.m. Sunday with two crew members and seven passengers aboard. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The crew reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence at about 35,000 feet before requesting permission to climb to 37,000 feet. Less than 30 seconds after the request was approved, the crew reported they were descending and issued a mayday call. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Federal investigators said Monday that weather conditions are a major focus of the investigation and that there are indications the aircraft began breaking apart before impact. The cause of the crash has not been determined. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0508726b22deeb6a6889 Ex-Trump Official Warns POTUS Could Contest Texas Election if Paxton Loses te 2026-11-03T16:00:08.390Z Ex-Trump Official Warns POTUS Could Contest Texas Election if Paxton Loses Miles Taylor told Newsweek there could be "guys in FBI windbreakers carrying boxes out of buildings" if James Talarico wins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0506726b22deeb6a6880 What Prince Harry and Meghan's Latest Move Says About Their UK Return te 2026-11-03T16:00:06.195Z What Prince Harry and Meghan's Latest Move Says About Their UK Return Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly called off their hunt for a house in Britain, choosing to stay on a friend's estate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0503726b22deeb6a6860 Soto y King compiten por un escaño en el Senado estatal por el Distrito Legislativo 17 en Tucson te 2026-11-03T16:00:03.124Z Soto y King compiten por un escaño en el Senado estatal por el Distrito Legislativo 17 en Tucson Leer en inglés Dos veteranos militares, el demócrata Edgar Soto y el republicano Christopher King, compiten este 3 de noviembre para reemplazar al senador republicano Vince Leach quien se retira en el Distrito Legislativo 17. El distrito abarca una gran parte del área de Tucson, incluyendo sectores de Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, Catalina y Rincon Valley. Los senadores cumplen mandatos de dos años y pueden ejercer hasta cuatro periodos, lo que suma un total de ocho años. Los republicanos han ocupado este escaño durante los últimos 13 años, desde que finalizó el mandato del demócrata David Schapira en enero de 2013. Soto, oriundo de Tucson, es egresado de Tucson High School y veterano del Cuerpo de Marines; cuenta con experiencia en el ámbito de la educación superior y trabaja para Pima Community College. Soto busca ganar este escaño para su partido, centrando su campaña en tres prioridades principales, según su sitio web: reducir el costo de vida, fortalecer la educación pública y apoyar las iniciativas de seguridad pública. El Foco de Tucson consultó a ambos candidatos sobre sus posturas respecto a la regulación de las aguas subterráneas, la vivienda asequible y el financiamiento de las escuelas públicas. Manténgase informado sin saturarse de información. Edgar Soto, el candidato demócrata al escaño del Senado estatal por el Distrito Legislativo 17, conversa con los votantes durante un encuentro con candidatos celebrados en junio. Diana Ramos / El Foco de Tucson. La educación es una de las principales preocupaciones de los electorales en estas elecciones; algunos distritos escolares del Distrito Legislativo 17 enfrentan problemas que afectan a los estudiantes y a sus comunidades. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson está atravesando un proceso de consolidación debido a la disminución de la matrícula estudiantil y a otros factores. Arizona ocupa un lugar bajo a nivel nacional en cuanto al gasto por alumno. Soto señaló que su experiencia en el ámbito educativo le ha permitido observar, de primera mano, los beneficios de invertir en las escuelas. “Mi máxima prioridad es garantizar que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso a una educación pública de alta calidad, independientemente de su código postal,” afirmó Soto. “Arizona debe realizar una mayor inversión en nuestras aulas, mejorando la contratación y retención de docentes, reduciendo el tamaño de las clases siempre que sea posible y asegurando que las escuelas cuenten con los recursos necesarios para ayudar a los estudiantes a alcanzar el éxito.” La vivienda es otro tema que preocupa a los votantes. Más del 33% de los hogares en Tucson enfrentan una carga excesiva por costos de vivienda, lo que significa que destinan más del 30% de sus ingresos a este rubro, según un estudio de 2024 de Making Action Possible, una plataforma de estadísticas de la Universidad de Arizona. “La asequibilidad de la vivienda comienza por aumentar la oferta y fortalecer los ingresos de los hogares. Priorizaría una legislación que fomente la construcción de viviendas y adecuadas para la fuerza laboral, agilice los procesos de obtención de permisos y amplíe las inversiones en infraestructura que respalden un desarrollo responsable,” indicó Soto. “Arizona debería ser un lugar donde las personas puedan permitirse una vivienda, formar una familia y construir un futuro; no un lugar donde los costos elevados les impiden acceder a esas oportunidades.” El agua ha sido una preocupación central en estas elecciones, especialmente porque gran parte de las aguas subterráneas de Arizona permanecen sin regulación fuera de las llamadas Áreas de Gestión Activa. Christopher King, candidato al escaño del Senado estatal por el Distrito Legislativo 17, durante un foro de candidatos organizado por la Cámara de Comercio de Greater Vail. Cortesía de Chris King for AZ. Soto afirmó que el agua no es una cuestión política, sino un asunto de supervivencia. “Si no tenemos agua, nada más importa. El futuro de Arizona depende de proteger nuestras aguas subterráneas y, al mismo tiempo, fomentar el crecimiento económico,” señaló Soto. “Apoyaría una legislación que exija a los nuevos grandes proyectos urbanísticos, situados fuera de las Áreas de Gestión Activa, demostrar que cuentan con un suministro de agua sostenible antes de iniciar la construcción. También respaldo la ampliación de las herramientas locales de planificación de aguas subterráneas, la mejora de la transparencia mediante un seguimiento y una presentación de informes más rigurosos, y la concesión de mayor autoridad a las comunidades rurales para proteger sus recursos hídricos.” King, candidato republicano y veterano de la Fuerza Aérea, forma parte de la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Vail desde 2021. Su mandato actual concluye el 1 de enero de 2029. King no respondió a las solicitudes de comentarios de El Foco de Tucson, pero sí completó una encuesta de AZ Voter Guide en la que se consultaba a los candidatos sobre diversos temas. Al preguntársele sobre el mantenimiento del programa universal de Cuentas de Becas de Empoderamiento sin restringir los criterios de elegibilidad, manifestó su apoyo a conservar el programa tal como está, sin limitar quién puede acceder a él. El programa, que se abrió a todos los estudiantes de educación básica y media (K-12) en 2022, cuenta ya con más de 100,000 beneficiarios. Según el Departamento de Educación de Arizona y el Common Sense Institute, se prevé que el costo del programa se acerque a los $1,000 millones durante el presente año fiscal. King también figuró entre los demandantes en un litigio de 2020 que pretendía anular los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales en Arizona. El 9 de diciembre de 2020, un juez federal desestimó el caso al determinar que los demandantes carecían de legitimación procesal. Según los documentos judiciales, en aquel momento King ocupaba el cargo de vicepresidente del Partido Republicano del Condado de Pima. 💡 Las elecciones generales se celebrarán el 3 de noviembre. Los votantes del condado de Pima pueden registrarse, verificar su registro o solicitar una boleta electoral por correo a través del sitio web recorder.pima.gov.  Nya Belcastro es estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puedes contactarla en nya2005@arizona.edu.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02ba726b22deeb6a6800 Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel in Favor of New Deal te 2026-11-03T15:50:18.029Z Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel in Favor of New Deal The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02b8726b22deeb6a67ea Caleb Williams Goes Viral for Fiery Sideline Moment in Bears' Win Over Seahawks te 2026-11-03T15:50:16.136Z Caleb Williams Goes Viral for Fiery Sideline Moment in Bears' Win Over Seahawks Caleb Williams was caught on camera during the Bears' "MNF" win over the Seahawks delivering a blunt message to teammates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02b5726b22deeb6a67e1 Stephen Curry Reacts to Draymond Green Ejection After Dillon Brooks Altercation te 2026-11-03T15:50:13.973Z Stephen Curry Reacts to Draymond Green Ejection After Dillon Brooks Altercation Stephen Curry explained what Draymond Green's ejection meant for the Warriors after his altercation with the Suns' Dillon Brooks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02b4726b22deeb6a67d8 China Just Exposed America's 'Carrier Gap' in the Pacific Again te 2026-11-03T15:50:12.146Z China Just Exposed America's 'Carrier Gap' in the Pacific Again Chinese warships are filling the gaping holes left by the United States in the Pacific. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02b2726b22deeb6a67cf Donald Trump Throws Last-Ditch Israel Hail Mary to MAGA Skeptics te 2026-11-03T15:50:10.117Z Donald Trump Throws Last-Ditch Israel Hail Mary to MAGA Skeptics Trump’s Election Day Israel aid pledge exposes a political vulnerability that could cost Republicans votes on the MAGA right. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02b0726b22deeb6a67c6 New Constitutional Amendment Would Give Congress Power Over Campaign Cash te 2026-11-03T15:50:08.067Z New Constitutional Amendment Would Give Congress Power Over Campaign Cash A proposed constitutional amendment would give Congress greater power to regulate campaign contributions and political spending. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02ad726b22deeb6a67bd Donald Trump Dangles $5,000 Checks in Last Speech Before Midterms te 2026-11-03T15:50:05.986Z Donald Trump Dangles $5,000 Checks in Last Speech Before Midterms Trump repeated his pledge to pay every U.S. adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea02ab726b22deeb6a67b4 JD Vance's Post About New York Wins Hit With Community Note te 2026-11-03T15:50:03.803Z JD Vance's Post About New York Wins Hit With Community Note The vice president was humiliated on X after Zohran Mamdani's blunt response to his post on Trump's NYC accomplishments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aea0055726b22deeb6a6732 Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up te 2026-11-03T15:40:05.866Z Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fe0c726b22deeb6a66de Alaska voter 'disgusted' by reported 'decoy Dan' plot switches from Peltola to Sullivan te 2026-11-03T15:30:20.497Z Alaska voter 'disgusted' by reported 'decoy Dan' plot switches from Peltola to Sullivan As the Senate race in Alaska makes headlines over an alleged Democrat-linked election scheme, Fox News spoke with voters heading to the polls to see whether their decisions were changed, including one man who said he is voting for incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, despite having previously considered voting for the Democratic Senate candidate, former Rep. Mary Peltola. The Senate race, which is a ranked-choice voting contest, has been the subject of significant national attention due to the inclusion of a candidate with nearly the same name as the incumbent GOP lawmaker. The male voter, who did not provide his name, explained that he "thought it was sketchy from the get-go." A New York Times report published last week detailed the alleged scam that involved Democrats seeking to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. to run in the race against the incumbent Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan. "When The New York Times article came out, and I found out how that transpired, I was disgusted by the whole thing, so sleazy," the voter noted. ELECTION DAY 2026: VOTERS CAST BALLOTS WITH CONTROL OF CONGRESS ON THE LINE A woman who was with the man in Alaska noted that he had "thought about voting for Mary Peltola." "I switched," he said. The woman said she believes it is "unethical, and I don't think [Peltola] should be elected." The man agreed. They both confirmed they would be voting for Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. DOJ FACES 'HEAVY LIFT' IN ALASKA ELECTION APPEAL AS SEPARATE CRIMINAL PROBE CONTINUES The Peltola campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's comment request on Tuesday. In a rally speech last week, Peltola denied being involved in the alleged scheme. "I knew nothing about any other candidates on the ballot except for me and the incumbent. That is all I have ever known about," Peltola said. "I am not interested in tricking voters. I know I can beat Dan Sullivan." Sen. Sullivan said during a speech on Monday, "We all knew that the decoy Dan guy was fake, but the extent of the corruption, the extent of the cheating." DEMS' DIRE WARNINGS ABOUT THREATS TO DEMOCRACY FACE AN UNCOMFORTABLE RECKONING AFTER ALASKA ELECTION REPORT President Donald Trump is backing the senator in the race. "Senator Dan S. Sullivan, the Best Senator in the History of Alaska, and one of the Best in the Country, should be running his Senatorial Race in Alaska, 'UNDER PROTEST,' for the FRAUD that has been committed against him in putting another Dan Sullivan on the Ballot. Dan Sullivan against Dan Sullivan — How ridiculous is that? Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fe08726b22deeb6a66bd The AI Boom Has an Energy Problem. Geothermal Is the Answer | Opinion te 2026-11-03T15:30:16.547Z The AI Boom Has an Energy Problem. Geothermal Is the Answer | Opinion Geothermal is here, the heat in the earth is constant, and does not fluctuate with weather, time of day, or season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fe06726b22deeb6a66b4 Dallas Skyline Appears to Turn Blue Ahead of Midterms te 2026-11-03T15:30:14.530Z Dallas Skyline Appears to Turn Blue Ahead of Midterms Footage of buildings lit up in Dallas on Monday in a teal-blue color were shared on social media ahead of Tuesday's midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fe04726b22deeb6a66ab Modern Dating Has Made Us Better at Choosing, But Worse at Loving | Opinion te 2026-11-03T15:30:12.534Z Modern Dating Has Made Us Better at Choosing, But Worse at Loving | Opinion Dating apps offer endless choice, but the search for perfection is making lasting relationships harder to build. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fe02726b22deeb6a66a2 Arrest Made After Breakthrough in 2019 Murder of Texas Woman te 2026-11-03T15:30:10.478Z Arrest Made After Breakthrough in 2019 Murder of Texas Woman New technology helped investigators uncover evidence and make an arrest in the 2019 killing of Meagan Gonzales. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fe00726b22deeb6a6699 Ukraine and Russia Bombard Each Other Hours After Peace Talks Agreed te 2026-11-03T15:30:08.446Z Ukraine and Russia Bombard Each Other Hours After Peace Talks Agreed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of timing its strikes to coincide with the U.S. midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fdfe726b22deeb6a6690 Kirk Cousins-Vikings Trade Speculation Gains Steam Amid Kyler Murray Struggles te 2026-11-03T15:30:06.612Z Kirk Cousins-Vikings Trade Speculation Gains Steam Amid Kyler Murray Struggles The Minnesota Vikings are being urged to bring back star quarterback Kirk Cousins ahead of the trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fdfc726b22deeb6a6687 Broncos Insider Drops Major Update on Jonathan Taylor Trade Interest te 2026-11-03T15:30:04.306Z Broncos Insider Drops Major Update on Jonathan Taylor Trade Interest The Denver Broncos are expected to make a major push to land Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fbb8726b22deeb6a6637 Havasu man arrested after hit-and-run injures two children te 2026-11-03T15:20:24.348Z Havasu man arrested after hit-and-run injures two children A Lake Havasu City man faces prosecution for driving on after the vehicle he was operating struck 2 children who were riding skateboards late Sunday afternoon, on Nov. 1. Police Sergeant Kyle Ridgway said the 9 and 10-year-old victims were… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fbb3726b22deeb6a662e Havasu man sentenced to jail, probation in attempted child abduction case te 2026-11-03T15:20:19.534Z Havasu man sentenced to jail, probation in attempted child abduction case Judge Billy Sipe imposed the maximum punishment he could under terms of a plea agreement, but expressed reservation about its restrictions and the resolution of what he said could have been a child abduction event in Lake Havasu City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fbae726b22deeb6a6606 11 kitchen tools for building better sandwiches, plus tips from a pro te 2026-11-03T15:20:14.618Z 11 kitchen tools for building better sandwiches, plus tips from a pro Today is National Sandwich Day, making it a good excuse to upgrade your desk lunch. We asked Gilli Rozynek, owner of New York City's Brown Bag Sandwich Co., to share tips for building better sandwiches at home, along with the kitchen tools she uses to chop, toast, slice and store them. "One of the biggest mistakes people make is stacking a bunch of delicious ingredients together without thinking about how they’ll actually eat them," Rozynek says. "You might get the meat in one bite, the lettuce in the next and the sauce at the end. That’s why we love chopping our sandwich ingredients." This technique helps distribute each ingredient and condiment throughout the sandwich. Rozynek believes the best sandwiches combine richness, acidity, texture and freshness. "If you have something rich like cheese, mayo or fatty meat, you probably want something acidic to cut through it, like a pickle, cherry peppers, mustard or a vinaigrette," she says. Bread is a key component of any sandwich, so it’s important to choose the right loaf. "Look for something that can stand up to the fillings without being so tough that everything gets pushed out when you take a bite," Rozynek says. Shop expert-recommended essentials to elevate your next sandwich. Original price: $50 A good serrated knife can make it easier to slice delicate tomato skin, bread and sandwich fillings without crushing them. Original price: $16 A pizza cutter is one of Rozynek’s favorite tools at Brown Bag Sandwich Co. "We use it to chop ingredients together inside a bowl," she says. "The rounded blade works with the shape of the bowl, making it easy to mix and chop ingredients without needing a large cutting surface." Ask a chef for their favorite mayonnaise and you’ll get several answers, but Kewpie comes up often for its rich flavor and texture. Its high egg yolk content, along with MSG, gives it a distinctive taste. Spread condiments such as mayo, mustard and pesto with this wide, rounded blade from Zyliss. The 4-inch knife has a rubber handle and can also help you spread sticky toppings like peanut butter or goat cheese. Its sharp blade can halve a sandwich or trim the crusts. Original price: $50 According to Rozynek, sandwich bread shouldn’t be an afterthought. "A little toasting can make a big difference, especially for hot sandwiches," she says. This two-slice toaster lets you choose a preferred toast shade and bread type. Its touchscreen design also adds a modern touch to the countertop. Original price: $50 If you like the original Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker, this newer model offers a larger cooking surface for standard sandwich bread. It can prepare hot sandwiches with or without eggs in about five minutes. A cast-iron skillet can help create a crisp grilled cheese and handle recipes beyond sandwiches. With proper care, cast iron can last for decades. Use it for fried eggs, seared steak or cornbread, too. Make crustless sandwiches with this cutter and sealer. Add peanut butter, jelly and your preferred bread, then place the sandwich between the cutters and crimp it closed. You can freeze the sandwiches for a quick snack later. As a culinary school graduate who has used a version of this serrated knife for 20 years, I’ve found that it cuts through loaves of bread with minimal effort. Rozynek agrees: "You want to slice through a crusty hero or roll without crushing the bread. It’s especially helpful when cutting a fully assembled sandwich in half." At $16, it’s an affordable addition to any knife block. These containers help prevent homemade sandwiches from getting smushed in your lunch bag. Each one has a secure locking lid and is safe for the top rack of the dishwasher. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Fresh bread can make a sandwich feel more special, but baking a loaf from scratch may seem intimidating. This Hamilton Beach bread machine handles the kneading and baking for you. Add the ingredients, select a cycle and choose your preferred loaf size and crust setting. The machine then prepares a warm loaf for sandwiches and toast. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9fba6726b22deeb6a65f3 Voting Machine Snags Reported at Polling Sites in New York Suburbs te 2026-11-03T15:20:06.439Z Voting Machine Snags Reported at Polling Sites in New York Suburbs Voting was underway across Westchester County, despite an issue with ballot scanners at many polling sites, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f94c726b22deeb6a6590 How to watch the 2026 midterm election results on Fox News across platforms te 2026-11-03T15:10:04.569Z How to watch the 2026 midterm election results on Fox News across platforms As polls close across the country's biggest battlegrounds on Tuesday, Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital will deliver live results, race calls and analysis of the contests that could determine control of Congress. Viewers can watch live coverage on Fox News Go with a participating television provider or stream Fox News Channel through FOX One. Fox News Channel's special "FOX News Democracy 26" coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET and will be co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY Dana Perino, Brit Hume, Harold Ford Jr., Bill Hemmer, Sandra Smith, Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and other Fox News personalities will contribute throughout the evening. The Fox News Decision Desk will provide race calls for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests, along with projections of which party will control each chamber of Congress. HOW TO WATCH CRITICAL 2026 MIDTERM ELECTION RACES IN TX, OH, MI, WI, GA, IA, NV, ME AND FL FOX Business will simulcast Fox News Channel's Election Night coverage from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Trace Gallagher will lead overnight coverage, with a special early edition of "FOX & Friends First" beginning at 4 a.m. Readers can follow a live Election Night blog featuring breaking developments on Fox News Digital, which will include coverage of Fox News Power Rankings and Fox News Voter Analysis as polls close across the country. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: SOUTH CAROLINA MOVES TO TOSS-UP The Fox News Elections Center will serve as a central destination for tracking results in Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Maine and Florida, as well as other key congressional and statewide races nationwide. The Fox News app will feature a new "Midterms 2026" tab with interactive county-level election maps and an AI-powered "Election HQ" chatbot that answers questions about races and results using Fox News reporting. ELECTION DAY 2026: JOIN AMERICA'S CONVERSATION HERE! Signed-in users can also participate in "The Room," an interactive Election Night discussion experience featuring real-time commentary. Fox ONE also offers an interactive election experience featuring several tools debuting for the 2026 midterm elections, including a command center, an election hub that brings together FOX's election coverage and an in-house-built data platform. For additional election analysis, "Ruthless Live! Midterm Election Show" will stream from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on Fox News Digital and FOX Nation. Listeners can tune in to Fox News Radio or use the Fox News app's "Listen" feature beginning at 7 p.m. ET, when Jared Halpern and Jessica Rosenthal kick off live radio coverage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE More than 20 Fox News Channel and FOX Business correspondents will report from battleground states nationwide, while chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram will provide updates from Capitol Hill. With control of the House and Senate at stake, Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital will provide continuing coverage as results emerge from the nine battleground states and beyond, including races that may remain undecided into Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f703726b22deeb6a654f Randy Bennett opens new chapter with win in ASU coaching debut te 2026-11-03T15:00:19.455Z Randy Bennett opens new chapter with win in ASU coaching debut TEMPE – The lights went out, flames shot into the air and Sun Devils fans turned up the heat with a warm welcome for Randy Bennett as he took the court for his regular-season coaching debut with Arizona State. As student and fan cheers echoed through Desert Financial Arena, Bennett barely reacted. The crowd grew louder, but Bennett sat on the bench, keeping his focus on the game and his opponent, East Tennessee State. After 25 seasons at Saint Mary’s, Bennett turned the page to a new chapter in his career. The Mesa Westwood High School graduate returned to his Arizona roots, taking the sideline for the first time in a regular-season game as coach of the team for which he grew up rooting. Bennett’s journey to his Sun Devil debut came with an unexpected detour. After accepting the coaching vacancy on March 23 following Bobby Hurley’s departure, Bennett had an undisclosed medical issue that led to a 10-day hospital stay at Mayo Clinic, delaying his introductory press conference to May 7. Despite the unexpected setback, Bennett was roaming the sideline when the Sun Devils defeated East Tennessee State 75-65, giving Bennett his first victory at ASU.  When asked what it meant to finally coach the team he cheered for growing up, Bennett struggled to put the significance into words. “The only way I can say it is, this means a lot to me,” he said. The victory did not come without obstacles. Only two players returned from last season’s roster. New situations bring challenges, but Bennett knows he must establish his coaching philosophy while his players build chemistry because they have limited experience playing together. Bennett spent much of the game on the bench, allowing his assistants to play a more active role in communicating with the players offensively. Only occasionally did his calm demeanor give way to emotion on the defensive side of the ball. He jumped out of his seat when his team drew a charge and remained standing for multiple possessions until a TV timeout after disagreeing with a foul called on Paulius Murauskas. Arizona State led the entire second half, but the Buccaneers tested the Sun Devils’ poise when they cut the lead to five at the halfway point. “What I was pleased with (was) composure,” Bennett said. “Because it was kind of ratty there for a while, and we were choppy on defense.” Bennett is no stranger to success, having established Saint Mary’s as a consistent NCAA Tournament threat. During his time in the West Coast Conference, Bennett compiled a 589-228 record with the Gaels and made 12 Tournament appearances, including six since 2019. During his time at Saint Mary’s, his teams emphasized getting stops on defense and finding high-quality looks offensively while controlling the pace and limiting mistakes. Bennett’s offensive philosophy was on display Monday. The Sun Devils created open looks but struggled to knock down shots early, shooting 3-for-14 from beyond the arc in the first half. ASU found more success from 3-point range in the second half, connecting on 41.7% of its attempts. ASU also won the turnover battle, committing 10 to East Tennessee State’s 13. Portland transfer guard Joel Foxwell played a pivotal role in creating offense for the Sun Devils with 15 points and five assists. He helped create opportunities for his teammates while adjusting to the blitzing and pressure from the Buccaneers’ defense. For Foxwell, Bennett’s system means making quick decisions to get his teammates open and keep everyone involved. “Randy’s just giving me the opportunity to go out there, run the team and give the guys the best shot possible,” Foxwell said.  Foxwell’s responsibility was evident throughout the game. The Sun Devils always looked to make the extra pass to help create open looks, something Bennett emphasized at Saint Mary’s. Despite the improvements offensively, Bennett’s defensive expectations are still a work in progress. Murauskas followed Bennett from Saint Mary’s to Arizona State and wasn’t satisfied with the defensive effort, since he knows the standard. “I don’t think we played great tonight,” Murauskas said. “I’m not satisfied with it, but it’s good that we grabbed the win. That’s the most important thing.” While Bennett’s first victory signals the beginning of a new era in Tempe, the challenge of competing in the Big 12 still looms. He built Saint Mary’s into a consistent postseason contender, but now he faces the task of achieving the same level of success in one of college basketball’s toughest conferences. Bennett understands building a successful program takes time, and he believes the Sun Devils have plenty of room to improve. “We gotta play better,” Bennett said. “If you act right and play hard, I think people appreciate that. And we’ll do that, but we’re just not where we need to be yet, and we won’t be for a while.” When the final buzzer sounded and the Sun Devils celebrated their season-opening win, the veteran coach remained stoic, treating it like any other. For Bennett, it was just one game, but it marked the beginning of a new chapter in his home state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f701726b22deeb6a6546 Arizona’s supporting cast showcases potential flaws in season-opening loss to UCLA te 2026-11-03T15:00:17.738Z Arizona’s supporting cast showcases potential flaws in season-opening loss to UCLA LAS VEGAS – Senior center Mo Krivas held Arizona’s chance to tie the game in his hands, receiving an entry pass on the block with under a minute to play in the Wildcats’ season-opening clash with UCLA.  Predictably, the Bruins brought a double team, like they had all night, in a concerted effort to make anyone other than the 7-foot-2 Lithuanian beat them.   In response, Krivas turned and fired a pass into the corner next to Arizona’s bench, looking for an open Wildcat to drain the game-tying 3-pointer. Unbeknownst to Krivas, nobody was there – or even in the vicinity of the pass – to finish the play as the ball bounced untouched toward the sideline.   Once again, the Wildcats’ supporting cast was a no-show. Only this time, Krivas couldn’t even give them the chance to deliver.  The potential limitations of Arizona’s role players were apparent on Monday night in the Wildcats’ 84-75 loss to the Bruins at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in the Hall of Fame Series.  Arizona didn’t look the part of a Tommy Lloyd-coached squad. It couldn’t secure defensive rebounds, it couldn’t defend the 3-point line and it made some costly mistakes late in the game. It almost overcame a first-half dud, largely on the back of sophomore forward Ivan Kharchenkov, who posted a 38-point double-double, adding 10 rebounds.  The rest of the team? That cast only managed 37 points.  “You have got a lot of new guys playing new roles and you get punched in the face a little bit and maybe you kind of lose your way,” Lloyd said. “But I’m proud of the way our guys fought back.” Krivas, the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year, only managed two baskets the entire night, logging eight points while battling foul trouble.  “They did a good job of making Mo maybe a little bit indecisive,” Lloyd said. “But I mean, Mo did draw nine or 10 fouls. So he’s just got to be a little bit better.”  The Bruins clogged the lane, crowded the paint and sent doubles to Krivas on a regular basis, refusing to surrender the paint to Arizona’s 7-footer. Instead, they conceded open looks to other Wildcats. In some instances, the nearest UCLA defender was camped in the paint multiple feet away from Arizona shooters, daring the Wildcats to beat them from the 3-point line.  Arizona couldn’t make them pay.  The Wildcats only attempted 16 3-pointers per game a year ago to rank 359th out of 365 teams, but they attempted 30 shots beyond the arc on Monday. They shot just 23% on those attempts, sinking just one in the first half.   If that one-game trend continues, it could prove problematic for Arizona, which will likely see other teams employ a similar strategy against Krivas this season. Nonetheless, Lloyd said he’s not concerned, encouraging his players to keep shooting, especially when other teams are willingly conceding the 3-point shot.  “They were really heavy in the gaps, and they weren’t guarding guys. At some point you (have) got to shoot a few of those and you (have) got to figure it out,” Lloyd said. “We’ll definitely need a few more of those threes to go in, and we will get a few more to go in. There’s no panic after one game.” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd was not happy with his team’s rebounding and hustle for loose balls in the Wildcats’ season-opening 84-75 loss to UCLA at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Monday. (Photo by Austin Gibbs/Cronkite News) While the 3-point struggles have plagued Arizona in the past, a few unfamiliar problems put the Wildcats in a hole early. One glaring issue for Lloyd’s squad was its inability to control the glass.  Off a free throw in the first half, freshman forward Nikola Kusturica skied into the air, tipping the ball to himself over two Arizona players to snag another UCLA offensive rebound. It was one of 16 in the game for the Bruins.  That type of effort on the boards doesn’t fly under Lloyd, who promptly spun around and screamed at the Wildcats’ bench in frustration, likely asking for someone on his team, anyone, for that matter, to corral a rebound.  The Bruins outrebounded Arizona 27-22 in the first half. Although Arizona managed to finish just one rebound behind the Bruins with 44, Lloyd remained dissatisfied with his team’s effort on the glass and coming up with loose balls.  “They definitely won the rebounding battle, and they won the loose ball battle,” Lloyd said. “That’s what these games come down to. You try to emphasize that with your team,. Maybe it doesn’t quite hit home until you have a moment like this.” UCLA’s control of the paint wasn’t limited to just rebounding. It also narrowly outscored the Wildcats in the paint, an area that Arizona has dominated in recent years. The absence of fifth-year forward RJ Godfrey, who is holding out for a court injunction to be able to play this season, hurt the Wildcats’ frontcourt depth.   In the past, however, it was a group effort that helped Arizona hunt the paint. On Monday, it seemed like Kharchenkov and Krivas were the only ones able to consistently make an impact in that area.  Freshman guard Caleb Holt was expected to help in that regard, but it was mostly tough sledding for the young guard against an experienced UCLA backcourt. He managed seven points on 2-for-7 shooting, battling foul trouble and struggling to develop an offensive rhythm.  Holt was just one of many players who displayed their youth against the Bruins. Lloyd emphasized that’s part of the learning process for a team that will need multiple underclassmen to be contributors this season.  As Lloyd noted, it’s one game in a long season. While Arizona’s performance against UCLA may have revealed potential flaws, its young players will likely continue to grow over the course of the season.    Consistent with his long-term approach to the season, Lloyd believes that the loss can be a helpful catalyst.  “Welcome to college basketball,” Lloyd said. “I told our guys, ‘What happens today is not going to define our team season, and it’s not going to define your individual season. So you just have to understand that you (have) got to keep it moving.’” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f6f9726b22deeb6a6509 Johnny Depp no longer rules out a 'Pirates of the Caribbean' return after years away from franchise te 2026-11-03T15:00:09.728Z Johnny Depp no longer rules out a 'Pirates of the Caribbean' return after years away from franchise Johnny Depp isn't shutting the door on a return to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is one of the most successful franchises in Hollywood history. The first film — "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" — was released in 2003 and ushered in a new era of superstardom for Depp. It also launched the A-list careers of Kiera Knightley and Orlando Bloom. Four more films were released between 2006 and 2017 with Depp always reprising his role of Captain Jack Sparrow. TOM CRUISE IS REPORTEDLY GOING TO MAKE AN INSANE AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR TOP GUN 3 However, the franchise never returned past 2017 following the fallout between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, Amber Heard, who he famously and successfully sued for defamation over abuse allegations published in the Washington Post. Depp previously said there wasn't anything that could convince him to return to the franchise after the fallout. Now, it sounds like he's changing his tune and is open to reprising his role as Jack Sparrow if the situation is right. "If things are exactly where they need to be with regard to how they are going to top off the 'Pirates.' The only involvement I really want to have, truly, is just to send them off on a better note," Depp told Entertainment Tonight in a video published Monday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER He continued, "I'll go to work with [producer Jerry] Bruckheimer tomorrow for anything, you know. Doesn't matter. If it's Jerry, I trust him and we have deep friendship." You can watch his full comments in the video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. "Pirates of the Caribbean" at its best — certainly the original film — is what great cinema is at its finest. It's fun, original, entertaining and doesn't take itself too seriously. There's also no preachy woke nonsense. Granted, that garbage didn't really exist in 2003. While it's very unclear if Depp will ever return to the "Pirates" universe, he has plenty of other things going on as he builds his career back up. He starred in "Jeanne du Barry" in 2023 and is starring in "Ebenezer," set for release Nov. 13, 2026, and "Day Drinker," scheduled for release in 2027. Both of his upcoming releases are major productions with stacked casts. Would you like to see Johnny Depp run it back once more as Captain Jack Sparrow? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f6f6726b22deeb6a6500 Mattress deals worth shopping now: save up to 60% on Nectar, DreamCloud and Awara te 2026-11-03T15:00:06.272Z Mattress deals worth shopping now: save up to 60% on Nectar, DreamCloud and Awara It's finally time to replace your lumpy, uncomfortable mattress. Improve your sleep instantly with a cooling mattress from Nectar, DreamCloud or Awara for up to 60% off. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f249726b22deeb6a63ed John Rich says Kathy Hochul is ‘running over’ NY farmers with renewable energy agenda te 2026-11-03T14:40:09.921Z John Rich says Kathy Hochul is ‘running over’ NY farmers with renewable energy agenda John Rich is blasting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over the state’s renewable energy policies, accusing her administration of silencing farmers and overriding local officials in upstate New York. The 52-year-old Big & Rich member has publicly joined local landowners, activists and officials who are challenging New York’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES), a state agency that reviews and permits major renewable energy and transmission projects. Last month, Rich released his new country song "Dear Kathy," which is directed at the Democratic governor, who is running for reelection. In the song, Rich speaks on behalf of farmers and landowners who are protesting large-scale solar and wind projects on upstate New York farmland, arguing that ORES has undermined local control and put family farms, rural communities and private property rights at risk. JOHN RICH WARNS NASHVILLE'S FAMED BROADWAY COULD GO DARK AS BUSINESSES FACE TAX ‘DEATH NAIL’ During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Rich shared his message for Hochul, pointing to the final line of "Dear Kathy," which asks, "Why do you hate these people so much?" "What have they ever done to you except pay taxes and put food on your table? That’s it," Rich said. "Why do you hate these people?" he continued. "Because only somebody that has a vindictive spirit would do what she’s doing to them — or greed." "I think greed is probably the largest driver in it because these companies that are coming in, building these huge fields. Listen, if you add up all the plans they have coming into upstate New York, it’s over 100 square miles of solar panels," Rich added. WILLIE NELSON URGES AMERICANS TO FIGHT 'WATER THIEVING' AI DATA CENTERS DEVOURING RURAL TEXAS FARMLAND The conflict centers on New York’s centralized permitting system for large-scale solar and wind projects. Created in 2020 under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, ORES generally handles renewable energy projects capable of producing 25 megawatts or more. Its rules encourage developers to avoid the state’s most productive agricultural soils and require them to minimize or mitigate impacts when farmland cannot be avoided. ORES can also waive local zoning and land-use restrictions it deems "unreasonably burdensome," a power that critics argue gives state officials too much control over farmland and leaves local communities with limited say over projects in their areas. BROOKE ROLLINS, MONICA CROWLEY: AMERICA’S FAMILY FARMS HAVE KEPT US STRONG FOR 250 YEARS While speaking with Fox News Digital, Rich claimed Hochul’s administration used research from Cornell University to change how prime farmland is defined. The singer argued that the move made it easier for solar and wind projects to be built on agricultural land. WATCH: JOHN RICH SLAMS KATHY HOCHUL OVER FARMLAND DISPUTE: ‘WHY DO YOU HATE THESE PEOPLE?’ "She decided she didn’t like their definition of prime farmland because if it’s prime, it’s protected from solar and wind and projects like that," Rich said. "So they just redefined it. They just came up with a whole new equation and determined, well, based on these new numbers, there’s really no such thing as prime farmland anymore in upstate New York. So we can do whatever the hell we want to these people." AMISH FACE NEW YORK VACCINE MANDATE IN SUPREME COURT FIGHT, MIGHT HAVE TO ‘PACK THEIR WAGONS’ "Oh, by the way, we put ORES in place. So if they try to stop us, we just run right over the top of them," he continued. "I mean, it is a complete and total chokeout that she’s put on these farmers up there." "Some of these families have owned their farms, been in their families since before the Revolutionary War," Rich said. "You’re talking about one of the original 13 colonies, New York, and to think that 250 years later, after these same people’s ancestors had to fight off the British, now they’re standing there fighting with their own governor in the United States of America." "It is astonishing, and I find it to be disgusting. I also think it’s probably unconstitutional," he added. Since taking office in 2021, Hochul has continued to advance New York’s renewable energy agenda. Her administration has promoted large-scale solar and wind development and defended the state’s approach to farmland, arguing that renewable energy projects are not taking over New York’s "best farmland" and that leasing land for solar can help farmers keep their property in their families. When reached for comment by Fox News Digital, Hochul’s office pushed back on Rich’s criticism. "If he really wants to help farmers, maybe he can write a song calling on his buddy Donald Trump to lift the tariffs, end his reckless war with Iran that is driving up gas and diesel prices, and rein in the ICE raids, all of which are hurting farmers here in New York and across the country," Ken Lovett, a senior communications adviser on energy and environment for Hochul, said. DEBRA MESSING DITCHES DEMOCRAT FOR TRUMP-BACKED REPUBLICAN AS SHE SOUNDS ALARM OVER NEW YORK Rich said he first learned about the dispute after seeing Alexandra Fasulo, an upstate New York landowner and ORES critic, discuss it on social media. The singer said he was startled by the claim that the state could sideline landowners, zoning boards, mayors and other local officials when deciding where major projects would be built. "I said, that can’t be the case. I’m gonna go up and see this for myself," Rich recalled. Rich argued that ORES’ authority undermines "home rule," the principle that landowners and local governments should have authority over how land in their communities is used. During his visit, Rich held two town hall meetings, including one at Fasulo’s farm, where he met with hundreds of farmers and landowners. "We had Amish people standing in the room being silent, standing in the back," Rich said. "It looked like something out of a movie." "And we had this discussion about ‘What are we going to do about this governor running over everybody?’" he continued. "And man, the sentiment in the room was so much frustration and feeling of bewilderment that what do you do? I mean, she's put something into gear here that just runs us over and takes away our voice." The singer told Fox News Digital that the meetings ultimately inspired him to write "Dear Kathy." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I left there thinking to myself, I need to put this song out, ‘Dear Kathy,’" he recalled. "I need to write a song for the governor of New York on behalf of all those people whose voices she has silenced. And so that led to me with a pencil and a piece of paper and a guitar writing a letter or a song to Kathy Hochul." WATCH: JOHN RICH SAYS MEETING AMISH FARMERS INSPIRED SONG TARGETING KATHY HOCHUL On Oct. 28, Rich officially released the song and its accompanying music video, which highlights affected areas in upstate New York, showcasing local landowners and the Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, which has actively opposed large wind projects near its grounds. "And I jokingly say in the video, 'What do you get the woman who has everything, including your freedom in her back pocket? Well, you give her the one thing she doesn't have — a country song,'" Rich said. "And so I wrote ‘Dear Kathy’ and it really was my way of speaking on behalf of those people that she will not listen to." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Rich described "Dear Kathy" as a "fight song" for the farmers he met and emphasized that the dispute transcended party lines. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE WATCH: JOHN RICH CALLS ‘DEAR KATHY’ A ‘FIGHT SONG’ FOR NEW YORK FARMERS "One interesting thing about those farmers that I met — they were Democrat, Republican, probably more Democrat than Republican, actually," he said. "And so it's not a partisan thing. Owning land is an American thing. I mean it may be one of the last things we all agree on in this country is that if you own land, if you bought that land, and you take care of that land, that's your land." "You get to determine what happens to it or what doesn't happen to it," he continued. "And that's exactly what I felt up there. It was an across the board repudiation of Kathy Hochul and her assault on their land and on their land and on them and on their legacies." "To me, as bad as that is, that was a beautiful experience actually for me to sit up there knowing that this is not a partisan deal, and I'm sitting in the room with both sides of the aisle, but everybody is in unison," Rich added. Despite his criticism of Hochul, Rich told Fox News Digital that he would welcome the opportunity to meet with Hochul to discuss the landowners’ concerns directly. "If Kathy Hochul wanted to sit with me and have a meeting, I would jump on the next thing smoking to be up there," he said. "I mean, I would sit down at her desk. She could bring anybody she wants and I would just ask questions. ‘Why do you think this is OK? I mean you're still an American. Don't you think that this is against the Constitution? Home rule is a real thing. You don't think that people that you govern have the right to determine what happens to their own land and not just a farm here or there, a hundred square miles of land?' I would just ask her basic questions." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f248726b22deeb6a63e4 The economy is on the ballot. 3 charts reveal the reality voters face as they head to the polls te 2026-11-03T14:40:08.349Z The economy is on the ballot. 3 charts reveal the reality voters face as they head to the polls Voters who have already cast ballots and those heading to the polls on Tuesday are weighing an economy shaped by rising everyday costs, surging home prices and strong gains in the stock market. President Donald Trump vowed a better economy and a brighter financial future in his 2024 bid for office. But nearly two years into his second term, fuel prices have surged, inflation has accelerated and buying a home remains expensive — all pressures that put Republicans' affordability promises to the test in this midterm election cycle. Three charts help exhibit the economic forces shaping voters’ choices as control of Congress hangs in the balance and the future of Trump's agenda is put on the line. HIGH PRICES PUT TRUMP’S ECONOMY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS THE GOP FIGHTS TO HOLD CONGRESS The latest inflation report showed consumer prices rose 3.7% over the year through September and 0.6% from August. The Consumer Price Index tracks prices across a broad range of household expenses, including food, housing, medical care and transportation. Trade policy has added to some of those costs. A New York Federal Reserve study found that Trump's tariffs added about 2.9 percentage points to prices across the consumer goods researchers examined. Roughly one-third of the increase came from U.S.-made products, as domestic manufacturers faced higher costs for imported materials and components under Trump's agenda. The impact varies by household, but these figures offer a snapshot of the price pressures voters may weigh ahead of the midterms. They show how costs have changed, though not how voters will assign responsibility. Higher energy costs are putting pressure on households and businesses, as the wars in Iran and Ukraine disrupt global fuel supplies. Diesel prices have climbed sharply, rising from about $3.45 per gallon in early 2025 to a peak of $6.53 in October 2026, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The increase matters beyond the pump because trucks, freight trains and farm equipment rely on diesel. AMERICAN-MADE GOODS ALSO GOT MORE EXPENSIVE UNDER TRUMP TARIFFS, NEW RESEARCH FINDS Higher fuel costs can raise expenses for businesses moving groceries, packages and building materials, which may absorb some of the increase or pass it along to customers. Gasoline prices are also adding to household costs. They jumped 9.1% in September, accounting for more than half of that month’s overall increase in the Consumer Price Index. Housing remains a major affordability challenge, particularly for prospective buyers. Freddie Mac’s 30-year mortgage rate averaged 7.24% as of Oct. 29, while the latest median price for an existing home was $417,500 in September, according to the National Association of Realtors. Mortgage rates shape buyers’ monthly payments, and home prices determine how much they need to borrow, making it harder for many households to enter the market. TRUMP’S HOUSING CHIEF PAINTS A GRIM PICTURE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP IN ONE MAJOR AMERICAN CITY Rising home values can benefit people who already own property, but that wealth is difficult to access without selling or borrowing against a home. For renters and first-time buyers, the costs are more immediate. The data offer a snapshot of the costs voters have faced, but the charts alone cannot show how they will weigh the economy—or which party they will hold responsible—as results come in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f245726b22deeb6a63d2 What to Watch in California on Election Day te 2026-11-03T14:40:05.355Z What to Watch in California on Election Day Voters are deciding on whether to pass a wealth tax, who will be the state’s next governor and more. Here are five things we’re watching. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f243726b22deeb6a63b6 The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4 te 2026-11-03T14:40:03.284Z The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4 On Nov. 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings founders and VCs to Boston's SoWa Power Station for practical insights and connections. Register before prices increase at the door. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f016726b22deeb6a6349 Ukraine's Zelenskyy on defying US in attacking Russian oil: 'Our response must be painful' te 2026-11-03T14:30:46.144Z Ukraine's Zelenskyy on defying US in attacking Russian oil: 'Our response must be painful' KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is defying calls from the Trump administration for his armed forces to stop attacking Russian oil refineries, telling Fox News: "Our response must be painful." In an interview in Kyiv, Zelenskyy acknowledged holding discussions with the Trump administration about targeting oil facilities, attacks President Donald Trump has pinned as being partly to blame for high gas prices in the U.S. "We had different conversations — different, and several — with President Trump and with his team about attacks on refineries," Zelenskyy said. "We said that if you want us not to attack Russia's refineries, they have not to attack our energy system." TRUMP TELLS ZELENSKYY TO STOP DOING 'ONE THING' DURING ATTACKS ON RUSSIA Ukraine has reported near-daily Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, triggering power outages just as temperatures dip ahead of winter. "That's why we have to respond. But our response has to be painful for Russian military people," Zelenskyy said. "If we will not respond on energy, they will continue." U.S.-Ukraine relations took a further hit in October when Trump struck a deal to import millions of tons of Russian diesel to the United States. ZELENSKYY ACCUSES PUTIN OF DEFYING TRUMP'S CEASEFIRE PUSH, SENDS POINTED MESSAGE TO WHITE HOUSE Zelenskyy suggested Ukraine might be encouraged to hold off on further attacks on Russian oil facilities if the United States were to deliver more U.S.-made Patriot missile interceptors to protect Ukrainian skies. Pressed by Fox News on whether that might be seen as an attempt to leverage Trump, Zelenskyy said: "I don't have any concerns when I share the truth between partners." "Our countries are huge partners. American society (is a) huge supporter." "And that's why I have to share with (the) president the truth, the real situation: that America can't help Russia. (The) president can't help Putin." US WILL MEDIATE UPCOMING UKRAINE-RUSSIA TALKS IN ABU DHABI, WITKOFF SAYS Ahead of planned peace talks in the United Arab Emirates, Zelenskyy urged Trump to launch another push for a targeted ceasefire where both Russia and Ukraine refrain from attacks on energy facilities. "If the American president thinks that this war has influence on the prices," Zelenskyy said, "he can ask, energy ceasefire, during (the) Abu Dhabi trilateral meeting: energy ceasefire." Zelenskyy spoke with Fox News hours before starved and exhausted residents left the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky and crossed into Ukraine under a humanitarian truce brokered by first lady Melania Trump, the first of its kind in more than four years of war. Zelenskyy welcomed the first lady's initiative, calling the evacuations "a huge result," and adding: "I don't know how many such steps will be available for us, but if the First Lady can do it ... it's very helpful. I'm very thankful to her." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f014726b22deeb6a6340 'Big difference': Dem's last-minute endorsement gives GOP new hope in crucial Senate battle te 2026-11-03T14:30:44.368Z 'Big difference': Dem's last-minute endorsement gives GOP new hope in crucial Senate battle OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN — Michigan’s Republican ticket had a clear message for voters preparing to vote in the midterm elections: Their path to victory relies on winning over voters who typically don’t align themselves with the GOP. That prospect appeared to be buoyed by Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens’ 11th-hour endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers over her primary rival, Abdul El-Sayed. Early Monday afternoon, Republican operatives in Michigan blasted out a press release advertising an event just hours later intended to tout Stevens’ endorsement and its purported impact on Black and Jewish voters. In front of a throng of press at the Michigan GOP’s headquarters, six community leaders representing African Americans and Jews criticized what they saw as El-Sayed’s excesses and lauded Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers. Broadly, they argued that El-Sayed had insufficiently distanced himself from some of his radical associations, that Stevens' endorsement had real significance for the race and that they were seeing an unprecedented groundswell of support for Republicans among their peers. MIKE ROGERS DISHES ON HOW SHOCK HALEY STEVENS ENDORSEMENT UNFOLDED HOURS BEFORE ELECTION DAY In addition to the community leaders, close to two dozen others — many of whom were Black or Jewish — attended the event as well. While some political observers have cast doubt on the impact of Steven’s endorsement and the degree to which African Americans and Jews are defecting from the Democratic Party, members of those communities told Fox News Digital the shift is happening. "I believe it's going to make a big difference that she came out," Michelle Nard, an African American former Democrat running for State Senate told Fox News Digital. "She had a big following. She's a great congresswoman, a great state representative for the United States." BLACK VOTERS RIP DEMS OVER TAKING THEM FOR GRANTED IN EL-SAYED'S BACKYARD: ‘HUSH US UP’ Nard recounted how she had recently spoken to a Black woman who highlighted that her community makes a big deal of going to the polls on Election Day, a point she used to stress that Haley’s endorsement, though late in the cycle, could still influence last-second voters. "You have strong Haley Stevens supporters in our community that will support her to the end, and then you have some that feel betrayed," Marcus Bowman, a metro Detroit school board trustee, told Fox News Digital. Bowman, who says he knows Stevens personally, said "true supporters of Haley Stevens, they know her as a person and they know what she represents. I think they will follow her and respect her for her decision based off some of the radical things we've heard about Abdul El-Sayed." While those who spoke were handpicked for a Republican news conference, there is some data to back up Black voter defection. Between August and September, El-Sayed’s support among African Americans held steady at around 75%, well below the party's typical benchmark. FOX NEWS POLL: MICHIGAN VOTERS SPLIT BETWEEN EL-SAYED AND ROGERS The Arab American community in the Detroit metropolitan area has historically been at odds with African Americans in the areas across a number of issues, a theme that has come up occasionally during El-Sayed’s campaign. While comparable polls have not found similar trends among Jewish voters, who are a much smaller part of Michigan’s electorate, a number of high-profile members of the communities, including top donors, have flocked to the Rogers camp. "Haley, what she did was give a lot of Jews permission, hardcore left-wing Democrats, permission to now say, you know what, if Haley can endorse him, I can vote for him," Aaron Tobin, a conservative Jewish community leader, told Fox News Digital in reference to Mike Rogers. "Now I think she's broken that wall down and now they can see that a hardcore Democrat — and she was very successful and very popular in Michigan — if she said Mike Rogers is good enough for her, I think a lot of Jews are going to say, 'I'm going to vote for him because Abdul just says the worst things.'" Ezra, another Jewish voter, told Fox News Digital that he believes Jews have increasingly been abandoned by the Democratic Party and, even if Stevens’ endorsement doesn’t move the needle, he’s grateful that she took a stand. "The [March 12] terrorist attack in [a] West Bloomfield [synagogue], I believe was the starting point of the Detroit Jewish community being afraid and that fear was not alleviated over the next [six months]. That fear has not been alleviated by Abdul El-Sayed in any sort of way, which is why I think you're seeing this," he said. "We're waiting for something and it's not coming. And so that's why I think you're seeing so many in the Jewish community moving for Mike Rogers because they're like, you know what, that guy's going to keep my family safe. The other guy's not." MAMDANI, HASAN PIKER AMONG RADICAL LEFT-WING VOICES ERUPTING OVER HALEY STEVENS' ENDORSEMENT SWITCH "I think in some ways, it's, it's more brave because it's at the last minute. In some ways, you know what, who knows, even if it, if it's 100 votes or 1000 votes, then it makes a difference," he added. These alleged breakthroughs with traditionally Democratic constituencies took center stage at Rogers’ closing rally on Monday night. At one point, the campaign invited six Black and Jewish voters, most of them former Democrats, to take the stage where they explained why they believed El-Sayed to be too extreme for their support. Rogers himself praised the group during his final campaign speech, invoked the need for unity and thanked Stevens at length for her endorsement. Conservatives at the rally were clearly grateful to Stevens for her endorsement, with nearly every mention of her name being met with cheers or chants of her name. Republicans are even optimistic that Stevens’ endorsement could trickle down to their down-ballot races. MICHIGAN DEM CLAIMS STEVENS SHOT DOWN ROGERS ENDORSEMENT RUMOR HOURS BEFORE TURNING ON EL-SAYED "I was on the ground last week in Michigan and Ohio, and the momentum in Michigan is real. It was real before Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers, even more real now," Adam Piper, executive director of the Republican Attorneys General Association, told Fox News Digital. Piper said he "absolutely" believes Stevens’ endorsement will move the needle for Michigan Republican attorney general nominee Doug Lloyd. "You know, around the Detroit area, Grosse Pointe, Detroit, elsewhere, I saw homemade yard signs in the yards of black churches that said African-Americans and Jews stand together. And that was powerful." Lloyd said he is optimistic that Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers could give him a boost. "Well, I saw something today in the news that basically said 50% of the available voters have voted through absentee and early voting. We still have one day left. And as we've said, you know, the race isn't done until 8 o'clock tomorrow night when the polls close," he said. "So, if this made a difference for someone who had been sitting on the sideline and they decided they were going to get out and vote because of it, I'm excited for that." Democrats have argued Stevens’ endorsement could strengthen, rather than weaken, El-Sayed’s support. Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel said he expected the episode to galvanize Democrats, while El-Sayed’s campaign reported raising $2.4 million Sunday, its largest fundraising day of the campaign. While cutting into the Democratic Party’s margins by successfully pulling away Black and Jewish voters could prove valuable to the GOP, a reversion among Arab voters — who swung toward Republicans in 2024 but strongly favor El-Sayed — could erase such gains. Fox News’ final power ranking rated Michigan’s Senate race as a toss-up, meaning that, as voters head to the polls, neither party holds a clear edge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f011726b22deeb6a632e When the Ukraine War Ends, the Arms Race Won't te 2026-11-03T14:30:41.162Z When the Ukraine War Ends, the Arms Race Won't Dronemakers on both sides of the conflict already have their eye on the next fight—not for territory, but money and influence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f00f726b22deeb6a6325 Poland Moves To Secure Border With Russia After 'Disturbing Movement' te 2026-11-03T14:30:39.535Z Poland Moves To Secure Border With Russia After 'Disturbing Movement' The NATO member has deployed police units near Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f00d726b22deeb6a6313 America’s Small Businesses Are Playing a Dangerous Tax Game | Opinion te 2026-11-03T14:30:37.479Z America’s Small Businesses Are Playing a Dangerous Tax Game | Opinion Geographic expansion has become easier, but state tax obligations have not become simpler. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f007726b22deeb6a62f8 Judge Calls for More ICE Agents on Witness Stand: 'Willing To Lie' te 2026-11-03T14:30:31.968Z Judge Calls for More ICE Agents on Witness Stand: 'Willing To Lie' A federal judge says ICE agents should face questioning under oath after live testimony exposed false claims in an arrest record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f006726b22deeb6a62ef Las Vegas Raiders Want to Create Memories, Not Just Sell Tickets te 2026-11-03T14:30:30.091Z Las Vegas Raiders Want to Create Memories, Not Just Sell Tickets Las Vegas is becoming a sports destination, drawing visitors beyond the casino floor and building a lasting fan community. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f004726b22deeb6a62e6 Michigan Race Shifts Toward El-Sayed as Stevens Doubles Down on Endorsement te 2026-11-03T14:30:28.208Z Michigan Race Shifts Toward El-Sayed as Stevens Doubles Down on Endorsement Cook Political Report said Tuesday it had moved its rating for the contest from Toss-Up to Lean Democrat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9f001726b22deeb6a62dd Four Flights Targeted By Suspected Bomb Threats in Europe Within Hours te 2026-11-03T14:30:25.819Z Four Flights Targeted By Suspected Bomb Threats in Europe Within Hours Flights landing in Poland, Spain and Bulgaria were all affected by bomb threats, according to reports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9efff726b22deeb6a62d4 Where Is the Other Dan Sullivan? What We Know te 2026-11-03T14:30:23.952Z Where Is the Other Dan Sullivan? What We Know The midterm elections are here. But the whereabouts of independent Alaska Senate candidate Daniel J. Sullivan are unclear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9effd726b22deeb6a62cb Map Shows Where DOJ Deploying Election Monitors for Midterms te 2026-11-03T14:30:22.000Z Map Shows Where DOJ Deploying Election Monitors for Midterms The Justice Department has revealed where 1,000 federal election monitors and observers are to be deployed in the 2026 midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9effb726b22deeb6a62c2 Republicans Pour Billions Into Ads Amid Midterm Wipeout Fears te 2026-11-03T14:30:19.772Z Republicans Pour Billions Into Ads Amid Midterm Wipeout Fears Over $4 billion was spent on ads in October alone, ballooning the $11 billion-plus total for the 2025-2026 cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eff9726b22deeb6a62b9 Poll Of The Day: What Decided Your Midterm Vote More Than Anything Else? te 2026-11-03T14:30:17.925Z Poll Of The Day: What Decided Your Midterm Vote More Than Anything Else? Take part in today's poll: what is the single biggest factor determining how you vote in these era-shaping midterm elections? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eff8726b22deeb6a62b0 Bruce Springsteen and Nicki Minaj Face Off in Crucial Midterm Race te 2026-11-03T14:30:16.032Z Bruce Springsteen and Nicki Minaj Face Off in Crucial Midterm Race Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, with key races being decided across the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eff6726b22deeb6a62a7 Map of Midterm Election Storms as Severe Weather Threatens 6 States te 2026-11-03T14:30:14.196Z Map of Midterm Election Storms as Severe Weather Threatens 6 States Severe storms, flooding and tornado threats could disrupt voting as Americans head to the polls Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eff4726b22deeb6a629e Map Shows Where Emergencies Declared Over El Niño Impact te 2026-11-03T14:30:12.264Z Map Shows Where Emergencies Declared Over El Niño Impact Countries across the Americas are declaring emergencies as El Niño brings risks of drought, flooding, and severe weather. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eff2726b22deeb6a6295 How to Actually Get a Cruise Deal: When to Book and What to Avoid te 2026-11-03T14:30:10.161Z How to Actually Get a Cruise Deal: When to Book and What to Avoid Cruise deals are rarely as simple as they seem. Here's how to compare costs and evaluate the perks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eff0726b22deeb6a628c AI Is Breaking the Career Ladder. We Need a Career Lattice | Opinion te 2026-11-03T14:30:08.153Z AI Is Breaking the Career Ladder. We Need a Career Lattice | Opinion A ladder assumes steady movement in one direction. A lattice allows people to move across functions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9efee726b22deeb6a6283 Why Tucker Carlson Isn’t All Wrong on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain te 2026-11-03T14:30:06.236Z Why Tucker Carlson Isn’t All Wrong on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Tucker Carlson may be right that only a nuclear device could completely destroy Iran's buried Pickaxe Mountain facilities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9efeb726b22deeb6a627a Donald Trump Announces End To Israel Payments as Americans Head To Polls te 2026-11-03T14:30:03.777Z Donald Trump Announces End To Israel Payments as Americans Head To Polls The U.S. and Israeli militaries are deeply connected, with close to $4 billion of U.S. funding earmarked for Israel annually. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9ed96726b22deeb6a6206 9th Circuit block on California noncitizen voter probe lifted, then restored in legal boomerang te 2026-11-03T14:20:06.891Z 9th Circuit block on California noncitizen voter probe lifted, then restored in legal boomerang A federal appeals court briefly lifted a block on the Trump administration’s efforts to investigate alleged voting by noncitizens in California, then reversed course hours later, sending the dispute to the full 11-judge 9th Circuit for rehearing. Earlier Monday night, a three-judge panel granted the Justice Department’s request to pause a temporary restraining order issued by a San Francisco federal judge. That order had barred the administration from making further requests to set aside ballots under the warning of prosecution of state and local election officials who declined. The panel said the government was likely to prevail in arguing that its requests and criminal investigations were core executive functions. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP DOJ'S THREATS AGAINST ELECTION WORKERS AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS Hours later, the full 9th Circuit vacated the ruling and ordered the case reheard by all 11 active judges, according to the court’s order. The move restored the district court’s restrictions while the full court considers the dispute. "The TRO issued by a San Francisco judge purporting to restrict DOJ investigations into election officials has been appropriately lifted," First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli wrote on X before the temporary restraining order was restored. "Conducting criminal investigations is a core function of the executive branch, not the judiciary." The case against investigating allege noncitizen voting was brought by labor unions and civil rights groups, including the NAACP and the League of United Latin American Citizens. They argued that DOJ and Homeland Security letters to election officials, which warned of potential criminal liability over ballots linked to suspected noncitizens, amounted to intimidation. CALIFORNIA ELECTION WORKERS HIT WITH CRIMINAL SUBPOENAS AS TRUMP DOJ TURNS UP HEAT IN VOTING SHOWDOWN The Trump administration argues that allowing illegal voting and halting investigative work could lead to prosecution for those involved. "Americans deserve to have confidence in their elections," Essayli wrote late Monday night. "The courts have made it clear that the preferred remedy for election law violations is criminal prosecution. Building on Operation Protect the Vote, we will continue investigating and charging those who violate election laws or assist in their violation." The appeals court whiplash followed a separate Supreme Court rejection of the Trump administration's effort to protect the vote Monday. The justices denied an emergency request to require California to set aside mail ballots from roughly 20,000 registered voters federal officials flagged as likely noncitizens. BLANCHE ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST 10 PERMANENT RESIDENTS ACCUSED OF MINNESOTA VOTER FRAUD "We will continue pursuing every available legal avenue to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure federal law is enforced," acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Trent ​McCotter wrote on X. The administration had demanded that California separate any allegedly unlawful ballots from other ballots and not count them until those voters are determined to be U.S. citizens through investigations that the state has rejected without review. "Once California commingles the challenged ballots with lawful ones, there is no way to get the challenged ballots back," the Justice Department wrote in its request to the Supreme Court. DHS OFFICIAL VOWS TO PROSECUTE AND DEPORT NONCITIZENS CAUGHT ILLEGALLY VOTING AHEAD OF MIDTERMS The DOJ has been forced into a legal Catch-22 where it has to watch votes be cast in California, even if they have alleged evidence of them being noncitizen voters, and then pursue legal action afterward. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that 63 people were charged with election crimes Monday. "Today's announcement marks the largest surge of voter-fraud arrests since President [Donald] Trump returned to office," Blanche wrote in a statement. "These foreign nationals allegedly took advantage of the trust of the American people and flouted the laws that govern our nation’s elections. This Department of Justice will continue investigating and prosecuting voter fraud to restore confidence in our electoral system." The DOJ has charged 195 illegal immigrants across 25 states with illegal voting and voter registration offenses in the past nine weeks. There have been charges against 239 people with voting fraud offenses since Trump returned to the White House, according to the DOJ. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9ed95726b22deeb6a61fd Cowboys cheerleaders crushed for dark & moody 'stripper' costumes, an odd free throw & Costco meal 'deals' te 2026-11-03T14:20:05.018Z Cowboys cheerleaders crushed for dark & moody 'stripper' costumes, an odd free throw & Costco meal 'deals' Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. Did you see Jerry Jones' reaction to the end of Sunday's game against the Cardinals where the Dallas defense gave up TWENTY (20!!!!) fourth quarter points only to lose in overtime? "S–T," Jerry yelled from his box as he slammed his hands into a table as his 'Boys ran their record to 3-5 with the 33-30 loss. JERRY JONES SLAMS TABLE AFTER DAK PRESCOTT THROWS CRITICAL LATE INTERCEPTION IN BRUTAL COWBOYS LOSS These are very dark, very moody times for Jerry. This was supposed to be a huge month. The team has four home games at AT&T. The NFC East was his for the taking with the Eagles floundering and coming to town on Thanksgiving. "This is an indictment of the whole show," Jer told reporters Sunday night after a dark day in Cowboys history. "This is a criticism of everyone." DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADER ALUM REACTS TO MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE GUN STUNT, RIC WILL BE OK & NBA FLOPPING "For our fans, we have to be better than that, where we got our hands on the win and then dropped the ball," Jerry added. While Jerry was dealing with disappointment, there was equal disappointment from fans of the Cowboys cheerleaders over the dark, moody costumes. "Costume malfunction they needed to have those pants elastic size underneath the boots . Also probably not a popular response, but they weren’t very becoming on some of the girls," one fan wrote on Instagram. "They’re beautiful that attractive ladies. My point was there could’ve been something else selected that would’ve made them look and feel a whole lot better." It was just a total disaster of a day for the organization. Fans really weren't into the "Stampede" look. "I’m shocked Kellie and Judy let them wear these," wrote another fan. Fans thought the outfits looked like something a stripper would wear. AMERICA'S BIGGEST BUFFET CHAIN CRACKED THE CODE TO ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PROFITS "I really don't have a single issue with garters or strippers or the girls here, but the style of these outfits is just soooooo close to stripper outfits that it's simply a mindboggling match for good ol' Conservative DCC Land. As said: I don't care. It's just like cognitive dissonance by DCC, so my guess is that they want to sell more stuff to the 'male audience,'" wrote a concerned DCC fan. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps For those of us who live in battleground states, it's been miserable. Thank god it's over until the next cycle which will probably start in March. On Monday, I received EIGHT text messages from campaigns trying to get me to vote for them. I've also received two video messages from Archie Griffin telling me to vote. And, I'm not kidding, as I typed the last sentence, yet another text message came in telling me where to vote. Give me those Christmas commercials. The story of this guy who was walking around the world for 28 years is being hailed as some sort of accomplishment for humanity. Meanwhile, this loser left two kids in the UK so he could go for a walk. And I'm told he couldn't come back to see his kids because he would've broken his promise to walk around the world. Bulls–t. I'm also not convinced that this guy swam all the way across the English Channel. And what was stopping this guy from jumping on Zoom to talk to his mother? The BBC reported, "His mother, who had not seen him for a decade, told Bushby: 'Where have you been?'" I'm not buying any of this. The guy's a deadbeat. "Under the rules he set for his journey, he could not return to the UK to meet his family," the BBC added. "On rare occasions, he met his son and parents, who are divorced, in other countries." What other 'deal' am I missing in family ready-to-go meals these days? • Jack N. sent this to the Daily OutKick newsletter, but I would like to answer it: How can you explain Ohio State coaching, they were playing the 4th quarter like they were two touchdowns up.  They continued to run the ball play after play and down 2 scores, well Day did  it again, terrible play calling, he won the stats and lost by a lot, amazing. Kinsey: Two words - ARTHUR & SMITH. The guy thinks he's in the middle of an NFL season. There's zero sense of urgency. We've watched him not call a single play for Jeremiah Smith with the ball on the one-yard-line. We've watched him put the QB in the gun from the one-yard-line. I honestly have no idea how the guy keeps getting jobs. • Gen X Warren has a theory: MJ Halloween costumes: one of my neighbor’s twin sons dressed as Thriller MJ and kids all around the neighborhood have been all about Michael Jackson playing the music. It’s because of the massive hit film earlier this year. It’s interesting to see Gen Alpha really embrace MJ. Kinsey: Kids were watching a Michael Jackson documentary? Warren, I want to believe you, but I'm not sure kids around here are sitting down to watch an MJ doc. This has to be something they're seeing on Fortnite, TikTok or some other game/app I don't know about. • 'Sheriff' John in Houston adds his perspective: 1) On the groceries, we used to do the HEB curbside when the boys were younger, but that eventually just became its own PITA. When we did, I was always leery of letting them pick out my produce and fresh meat. Now we just make random grocery and costco runs when we need something or have decided to cook. Other than that, we eat out a lot and I see that getting even more frequent once the final child goes to college next year (I've noticed older couples eat out a lot). Personally, my preferred time for grocery shopping is 10:00 PM on a weeknight or 6:00 AM on a Saturday. Hate crowds. 2) On the college football question. First, OU is having a pretty bad season (except against my Longhorns) so you might expect attendance to be down. That photo might not be indicative of the whole sport. Second, big college stadiums are always slow to fill up pregame and that picture was obviously taken before kickoff. ALL THAT BEING SAID... I have noticed that my personal interest in CFB is waning. I still love gambling and staying up late drinking on the porch on saturdays, but the free agent / mercenary culture is really kind of off-putting. Those aren't "our guys" anymore, they are someone else's guys we are paying to come play for us. Texas is the worst. We can pay the most for players and we still have the same problems year to year. It does tend to strangle out the enthusiasm in the fans, at least for this fan, and I can really see how fans of the smaller poorer schools lose enthusiasm as well. As soon as you have some good players, they just leave. That would suck. So, to circle back on your question, I don't know if that particular OU photo means anything, but I do think the average fan is losing interest. • Jeff E. emails: I don’t go into a grocery store that often.  Maybe once every three months.  FYI - I wouldn’t have groceries delivered.  It’s one of those analog human experiences I sort of enjoy.  New products.  Seeing someone I know.  Plus I want control over my purchases. Here’s a confession.  A few times - in the past - I’ve seen employees pushing carts around and shopping for an online order.  I have - very occasionally and randomly - taken an item - like a bag of Dove chocolates - and when the shopper isn’t looking I add it to a bag.  A treat for the online shopper.    There you go.  My thoughts on online shopping. • Joey G. tells us: Joe, I'm writing this to give the readers plenty of time to plan on this one. Your kids do not want generic crap from TJ Maxx or Target impulse aisle in their stockings for Christmas. Here are some things my kids actually like/use: Multi tool (Amazon has a Leatherman knockoff for $18) CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Fountain Pen - apparently this was a big hit in middle school last year (Pilot Varsity has a 5pk for $15) Nice Mechanical Pencil (Rotring brand was a big hit $12) Old Trading Cards (my kids have enjoyed X-Men, ALF and 90s baseball in the past, these are usually $3/pk on eBay) THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Retro Happy Meal Toys - around $5-10 on eBay. Mac Tonight, Muppet Babies and the food Transformers were a big hit in my household #NotSponsored ################### SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That's it this morning. It's going to be 76 and sunny in NW Ohio. SUNNY! This time of year is notorious for clouds moving in over the Great Lakes. Not today. It's like summer. It's going to be the perfect day to go VOTE and then come home to watch sports, maybe grill, and just go live life. Have a good one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eb43726b22deeb6a6188 Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I. te 2026-11-03T14:10:11.162Z Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I. Google is making it easier to restrict its A.I. tools for students. But schools that block A.I. entirely will lose student access to Google’s search engine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9eb3e726b22deeb6a616c Tomorrow: TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston and when pass rates increase te 2026-11-03T14:10:06.287Z Tomorrow: TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston and when pass rates increase Secure your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass savings before prices increase tomorrow at 9 a.m. ET. Save up to $100 on your pass, and get a second for free. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9e8eb726b22deeb6a614b Night Market offers gathering space te 2026-11-03T14:00:11.384Z Night Market offers gathering space The First Friday Slope Night Market returns to Sunnyslope Nov. 6 from 5-9 p.m. The event will feature food, drink, featured DJ and music, art and community at 509 W. Hatcher Road – offering the opportunity to visit with old friends, make new friends and support the local community. Vendors will include art, DIY collage for everyone, vintage items, flash tattoo, and many artisan goods. While relaxing with the DJ’s tunes, try tacos, agua frescas, and Somali sambusas (with coconut jalapeno salsa), as well as artisan coffee/tea, cookies and more. Free parking is available behind the dental office at 421 W. Hatcher Road; at the Rise Over Run parking lot, 524 W. Hatcher Road; or at Books on 7th Avenue, 9201 N. 7th Ave. For more information, including a list of vendors or booth opportunities for future events, visit https://slopenightmarket.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9e8e6726b22deeb6a6116 Trump says Israel will stop receiving $4B in US aid by year's end, can still buy weapons te 2026-11-03T14:00:06.865Z Trump says Israel will stop receiving $4B in US aid by year's end, can still buy weapons President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. aid to Israel would end at the close of the year, arguing that the country no longer needs the assistance and can purchase its own weapons. "We were giving them $4 billion – we are – but it gets cut off at the end of the year," Trump told "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday morning in an Election Day morning announcement. Trump said the support included "things and money," and described it as military aid, cash or "barter." He said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed ending the assistance for years, adding that Netanyahu raised the idea. "They don’t need it," Trump said. "Israel is a very thriving country." The current U.S.-Israel security assistance agreement provides about $3.8 billion annually through 2028. Netanyahu has previously said he wants to phase out Israel’s reliance on U.S. military aid, though the timing and terms of any change to the agreement have not been detailed in the remarks provided. This is a breaking news update. Check back for more updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9e8e5726b22deeb6a610d College basketball player's bizarre foul shot goes viral in season-opener: 'Diabolical' te 2026-11-03T14:00:05.094Z College basketball player's bizarre foul shot goes viral in season-opener: 'Diabolical' Free-throw shooting is the simplest part of the game of basketball to understand but the act itself comes easy for some and nearly impossible for others – just ask Shaquille O’Neal. The technique taught at basketball camps back in my day was the B.E.E.F method. Balance, eyes, elbow, follow-through. As you get further in your basketball career, a coach may tell you to pick a spot at the center of the free-throw line and line it up with the center of the backboard. Sure, the pressure mounts, your hands get sweaty and things can go awry. Who hasn’t airballed a foul shot in front of a Catholic school auditorium filled with 50 people on a Saturday morning? THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Finding that balance and getting the technique down pat is important. It’s why South Florida Bulls women’s basketball center Kendall Puryear caught people off guard on Monday against the Furman Paladins. Puryear went to the foul line in the second quarter with 3:54 left in the first half. She took her time and jolted upward, looking as though she was going to shoot her shot like any other player but instead cocked back her right arm and chucked the basketball toward the basket. She missed both foul shots – the only two she took in the Bulls’ 80-54 win – and finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and three steals in 28 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But it was the strange shooting motion that took over social media. Puryear, a junior, spent the first two seasons of her collegiate career with the Purdue Boilermakers before she transferred to South Florida. She averaged 6.6 points and 3.2 rebounds during the 2025-26 season with Purdue. Over her career, Puryear is shooting 57% from the free-throw line. She was a McDonald’s All-American Game nominee and a finalist for Miss Show-Me Basketball in Missouri. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9e435726b22deeb6a5f5a Hochul, Mamdani face questions over NYC women's safety after stabbing and Central Park assault te 2026-11-03T13:40:05.866Z Hochul, Mamdani face questions over NYC women's safety after stabbing and Central Park assault Following two unprovoked attacks on women in major New York City public spaces over the past two weeks, top New York leaders are facing mounting pressure for failing to present a concrete plan of action.  One woman is currently on life support after police say an unknown suspect approached her while she was on a run and stabbed her in the throat. The NYPD told Fox News Digital that Katie Suarez, 28, was rushed to the hospital following the attack that happened Friday evening on Shore Parkway Greenway in Brooklyn. She "sustained multiple stab wounds," police said. BRUCE BLAKEMAN HAMMERS DEM GOV HOCHUL, MAMDANI OVER SUBWAY SAFETY DURING NYC CAMPAIGN RIDE Suarez is an avid runner, having completed races with the New York Road Runners. "We were sad to hear of this horrible attack — our hearts are with her family and the running community," a spokesperson for the organization said. Suarez was not registered to run in this past weekend's New York City Marathon.  Responsing to the recent violence, a spokesperson for New York Governor Kathy Hocul said, "Governor Hochul has zero tolerance for violence of any kind and believes any perpetrator must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Since taking office, the Governor has funded law enforcement at record levels and strengthened bail and discovery laws to hold all violent offenders accountable. Governor Hochul's top priority is public safety and she will always fight to protect all New Yorkers." New York City Council Member Kayla Santosuosso who represents southern Brooklyn also responded to the tragedy. SMART STREET SENSORS COULD BE WATCHING YOUR CITY NEXT In a statement to Fox News Digital, she said, "I am horrified by the stabbing of Katie Suarez, and first and foremost my thoughts are with Katie and her loving family. I have been personally assured by Police Commissioner Tisch that the NYPD is pulling out all the stops in their efforts to catch the perpetrator. The promenade where this horrific crime took place has been poorly lit for years, since well before I took office. We will be working to ensure that upcoming renovations to the pedestrian bridge near the scene and the promenade itself will include sufficient lighting." She called the recent violence against women "deeply disturbing." MAMDANI UNVEILS SWEEPING NYPD USE-OF-FORCE REVIEW, BUT STOPS SHORT OF FULFILLING KEY CAMPAIGN PROMISES Santosuosso went on to say, "We deserve to be able to walk and jog in our neighborhoods without worrying for our safety. This is a serious and personal issue for me as a woman and as a mother and I will be doing everything in my power to keep southern Brooklyn a place where women can live without fear." 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ON YOUR STREET CORNER: LAWFUL SPYING OR CONSTITUTIONALLY PROBLEMATIC? Retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro said lighting, in addition to surveillance, needs to be the first step at preventing the repeated violence. "Lighting is great, but I would not only ask for that. I would ask for cameras and very ostentatious cameras." WOMAN BUSTED IN NYC RABBI SYRINGE ATTACK ALLEGEDLY STABBED ANOTHER JEWISH MAN HOURS EARLIER: REPORT He went on to say, "You want people to feel like they are observed." Mauro said Santosuosso's plan to increase "lighting" in the area "tacitly" follows Giuliani-era "broken windows" policing in New York City. That strategy involved targeting lower-level crimes and public offenses to prevent more serious crimes, an approach that was popularized under former mayor Rudy Giuliani during his time in office from 1994 to 2001. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X In a separate case, police said a woman, 39, was raped at knifepoint in Central Park across the street from a stretch of multimillion-dollar apartments on Fifth Avenue on Oct. 24. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST It was the fifth reported sex assault in the park this year. There have been no arrests in either recent case. This perceived silence on street-level interventions for everyday New Yorkers has drawn sharp criticism, especially when contrasted with the state’s aggressive response to higher-profile collegiate incidents. Last month, Hochul took unprecedented executive action regarding an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University, appointing Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor and directing State Police to take over sexual assault complaints on the Ivy League campus. While Hochul publicly vowed not to let the Cornell case get "swept under the rug," critics argue that the same fierce executive urgency is nowhere to be found for New York City residents navigating daily life and public parks in the five boroughs. NYPD IDENTIFIES WOMAN KILLED IN TIMES SQUARE STABBING SPREE In response to the attack on Suarez, James said in a post on X on Monday: "This is outrageous and unacceptable. No New Yorker should have to fear such violence. I’m praying for a swift recovery for Katie, and keeping her family in my thoughts. I urge anyone with information to contact @NYPDTips." A spokesperson for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office said: "The recent attacks on women across our city are horrific. Every New Yorker should be able to walk anywhere in our city at any time of day or night without fear of violence. The Mamdani administration is committed to ensuring that survivors are heard and supported — and that those responsible are held accountable. We will continue working with survivors, service providers and community partners to strengthen prevention, close gaps in services and confront gender-based violence." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Neither the mayor nor City Council mentioned increasing patrols in the city – something Mauro sees as a major red flag. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "Nobody will be willing to admit that good policing keeps people safe because they need the police as something to beat up on," he said. SEND US A TIP While city leaders have kept quiet on the possibility of increasing patrols following the recent attacks, Mauro warned that any young woman who either lives in the city currently or is planning a move there should educate herself on the real dangers that are happening in the city. GOT A TIP? "Young women, you better understand what you're getting into because you are joining a city whose leadership does not prioritize your safety. They take it for granted, and they are willing to countenance instances like this in furtherance of some wrongheaded notional agenda that is going to lead us all into some socialist egalitarian Shangri-La that is never going to arrive." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9e434726b22deeb6a5f47 Sixers fan who had his cup of wine drunk by LeBron James mid-game describes moment with epic quote te 2026-11-03T13:40:04.418Z Sixers fan who had his cup of wine drunk by LeBron James mid-game describes moment with epic quote LeBron James is a wine guy, famously sharing years ago that he drinks a glass of the grape pretty much every day. He partook on Monday night, but under quite unusual circumstances. During the third quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers' home matchup against the Chicago Bulls, James chased after a loose ball and ended up bumping into a fan who happened to be carrying a cup of red wine. James saw this as an opportunity for a quick tasting, so he grabbed the cup from the fan's hand and took a sip before getting back out onto the floor. NBA HAS NO ISSUE WITH LEBRON JAMES' HELICOPTER COMMUTE, 76ERS STAR CALLS TRANSPORTATION 'JUST ANOTHER WAY' While it made for a viral moment and gave the fan, Troy Clemons, a story he could tell for the rest of his life, he didn't make it any bigger than what it was. Speaking with ESPN's Kris Rhim after having his cup of wine taken from him, Clemons shared his initial reaction to the moment while dropping a strong line about James being a regular guy. "At the end of the day, he's another man like me," Clemons said when asked what he was going to do with the cup James drank from. "He's LeBron, but I threw that cup in the trash, and it's nothing up with him, but I just got a fresh drink." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In a world where the majority of people in Clemons' situation would have milked the situation for all it is worth, it's cool to see a regular guy have a regular reaction to a moment such as this. Philadelphia ended up blowing out the Bulls 126-107 on Monday night, as James scored 15 points, dished out nine assists, and snagged seven rebounds in 31 minutes of action. James' tenure in Philadelphia has gotten off to a nearly flawless start, with the 76ers opening the campaign up at 7-1 and the 41-year-old looking extremely comfortable in a new city and a new role of not being asked to do all of the heavy lifting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9df83726b22deeb6a5e82 Election Live Blog: Results, updates, what to know te 2026-11-03T13:20:03.992Z Election Live Blog: Results, updates, what to know Welcome to the Arizona Capitol Times’ coverage of Election Day 2026. Our reporters are collecting the latest updates, intel and anecdotes from across the state, and we’ll be updating this page all day and deep into the night to keep you informed about everything. So check back regularly. 6:00 a.m.: Due to a power outage, the Vote Center located at the Laveen Elementary School District Office is — Maricopa County Elections (@MaricopaVote) November 3, 2026 5:30 a.m.: When will we see election results?  Arizona’s counties will post their first unofficial election results online at 8 p.m. Tuesday, one hour after polls close. In Maricopa County, the first batch of results is expected to reflect ballots received through last Saturday, according to Zach Schira, assistant county manager for elections and external affair. A second release of results later Tuesday evening should reflect all ballots received through last Sunday. Results from in-person voting on Tuesday are then expected to be reported throughout the evening, Schira told reporters at a briefing on elections operations Monday. Schira said the county will likely be counting ballots throughout the week. After Election Day, it’s expected that updated results will be published twice per day. Similar processes will be playing out in counties around the state. The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office will begin posting statewide election results online after 8 p.m. Tuesday. — Rachel Ohm The post Election Live Blog: Results, updates, what to know first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9dd2d726b22deeb6a5ceb Warriors' Draymond Green throws Suns player to floor, grabs opponent's jersey in heated confrontation te 2026-11-03T13:10:05.176Z Warriors' Draymond Green throws Suns player to floor, grabs opponent's jersey in heated confrontation Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was involved in a skirmish on Monday night. How many times have you read that sentence before? The 15-year NBA veteran who has been in a number of scuffles and confrontations added another to his resume against the Phoenix Suns. The four-time All-Star was running back on defense in the third quarter when Suns center Khaman Maluach received the ball in the paint. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! As Maluach tried to establish position, Green fell to the ground. Green immediately got back up as Maluach received the ball and tried for a lay-up. Green decided to wrap his arms around the 7-foot-1 player’s waist and threw him down to the floor. Dillon Brooks rushed over and put his hand on Green to get him to backpedal from Maluach. Green, in turn, grabbed Brooks by his jersey. Green had to be pulled back to the sideline. Green was hit with consecutive technical fouls and received his first ejection of the season. Golden State was down 67-57 with 10 minutes left in the period, but stormed all the way back to win the game 116-113. Brooks said he was trying to keep things calm when he entered the fray. "I was just trying to deescalate the whole thing," Brooks said. "He did a lot there, fell down, and pushed him at the end of it. I was just trying to deescalate it. He was just tweaking all game. So let it be." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Warriors guard Brandon Podziemski said the incident "fueled" the team. "We didn't have that edge to us to start the game," he said. "Found it a little bit in the second quarter and then they came out in the third quarter pretty well and then that kind of changed the game for us. Everybody locked in a little bit more and came together for Dray. I think it was needed. Maybe he sensed it, maybe he didn't, but it helped us." Maluach brushed off Green’s antics. "I think it's just a basketball play, he's just out there playing basketball," Maluach said. "Nothing against Draymond, he's just playing basketball out there." Green has received 179 technical fouls in his career and has been ejected 23 times. He now has three technical fouls in the Warriors’ first eight games. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9dd2a726b22deeb6a5cdb Latinos are now America’s most important swing voters. te 2026-11-03T13:10:02.766Z Latinos are now America’s most important swing voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9dadf726b22deeb6a5ca5 Live updates: Your guide to Arizona Election Day, from vote centers to first results te 2026-11-03T13:00:15.089Z Live updates: Your guide to Arizona Election Day, from vote centers to first results A voter drops his ballot into a drop box at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in Phoenix on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Photo by Samad Khan/Cronkite News) Polls open in Arizona Maricopa County opens 254 vote centers, where Arizonans can cast their ballots between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. With over 2.5 million registered voters, residents can vote at any voting center in the county regardless of their assigned precinct. County officials will release the first unofficial election results at 8 p.m., starting with early ballots that are already tabulated and verified. Additional results from ballots cast in person on Election Day will follow throughout the evening. Voters have until 7 p.m. to return early ballots in person. Ballots dropped off on Election Day undergo additional verification and processing before they are officially counted. – Alex Hernandez | Posted at 6:00 a.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9dad8726b22deeb6a5c7e Election 2026: Vote centers available throughout Coconino County on Election Day te 2026-11-03T13:00:08.661Z Election 2026: Vote centers available throughout Coconino County on Election Day Registered voters may vote at their assigned precinct polling place or at any Vote Center on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9dad4726b22deeb6a5c56 Florida polling places in 7 counties are moving locations due to flooding te 2026-11-03T13:00:04.615Z Florida polling places in 7 counties are moving locations due to flooding Florida voters in seven counties are being directed to temporary polling locations Tuesday, after widespread flooding prompted Gov. Ron DeSantis to issue an emergency order allowing election officials to relocate voting sites ahead of the midterm elections. The Florida Department of State confirmed polling-place changes in Brevard, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties, according to its website, which was updated on Election Day. DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-227 on Monday after a low-pressure system brought heavy rainfall across parts of Florida from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, triggering flash flood warnings and threatening roads, schools and other critical infrastructure. ELECTION DAY 2026: JOIN AMERICA'S CONVERSATION HERE! The order declared a state of emergency in Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. It also allows county election supervisors who cannot meet certain polling-place requirements to seek approval from Florida's secretary of state for alternative voting arrangements. The Florida Department of State published a list of temporary polling locations for affected voters. In Brevard County, several precincts have been reassigned to New Shiloh Christian Center and Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne, as well as Palm Bay City Hall. In Highlands County, voters assigned to Precinct 20 at Springlake Community Center in Sebring are being redirected to the Penny Ogg Operations Center. Indian River County voters assigned to Precinct 7 at Sebastian Church of God are being directed to Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714. In Martin County, voting at Grace Presbyterian Church has been moved to the county supervisor of elections office in Stuart. THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. HERE'S WHAT'S AT STAKE ON ELECTION DAY Okeechobee County voters assigned to Precinct 10 at Fort Drum Community Church are being directed to High Point Church. In Palm Beach County, voters assigned to Casa Rio Clubhouse and Ironhorse Country Club are being directed to RB Preparatory and Achievement Academy and North County Senior Center, respectively. St. Lucie County has reported multiple changes, with affected voters being redirected to locations including the Port St. Lucie Community Center, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Tradition Town Hall and Havert L. Fenn Center. The state cautioned that relocations remain subject to change as additional information becomes available. Voters can check the Florida Department of State's emergency election resources page or contact their county supervisor of elections to confirm their assigned polling place. Polls in Florida are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time Tuesday. Voters in line when polls close will be permitted to cast their ballots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9d879726b22deeb6a5bcd Live updates: Election Day 2026 in Pima County, from the polls to the elections office te 2026-11-03T12:50:01.732Z Live updates: Election Day 2026 in Pima County, from the polls to the elections office As Tucson and Pima County voters head to the polls today — to vote in person or drop off ballots — Arizona Luminaria reporters will be out observing and talking with residents. We’ll also be at the Pima Elections Department to bring you an insider view of the inner workings of Election Day and vote tabulation. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Visit this page all day for updates from around the county. Pinned 5:30 am Today is Election Day. Vote Centers in Pima County are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re in line by 7, you can vote. Find an Election Day vote center here. Irene McKisson Share 5:25 am How many people have already voted in Arizona? According to the Associated Press, as of Monday, Nov. 2, about 1.6 million voters had already cast their ballots. Slightly more Republicans than Democrats voted early. Share 5:20 am Find all our 2026 voter guides at this link: Irene McKisson Share The post Live updates: Election Day 2026 in Pima County, from the polls to the elections office appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9d62a726b22deeb6a5b72 Maricopa development roundup: New businesses, projects and homes te 2026-11-03T12:40:10.409Z Maricopa development roundup: New businesses, projects and homes Permits issues Sept. 11 – Oct. 10  Commercial   Ashton Woods issued flagpole at 18990 N. Pineta Road for model home complex, valued at $3,000. The contractor is ALB Industries.  PCG Maricopa Grand issued interior alterations for a wall at Back Nine Golf, 41724 W. Smith-Enke Road. The contractor is Atlas Construction Services.  Calvary Maricopa issued new construction for 11,035 s.f. chapel at 46020 W. McDavid Road, valued at $2,375,394. The contractor is Titus Building Company.  Calvary Chapel issued on-site improvement at 46020 W. McDavid Road, valued at $2,700,000. The contractor is Titus Building Company.  City of Maricopa issued detached structure at Heritage Park, valued at $450,000. The contractor is Willmeng Construction.   City of Maricopa issued detached structure for a stage at Maricopa Stagecoach Days, valued at $48,344.  TTRG AZ Maricopa Phase II Development issued tenant improvement at South Bridge Marketplace for Club Pilates, valued at $190,000. The contractor is CWM Construction.  Copa Flatz 520 issued 5 EV chargers at 45760 W. Village Parkway, valued at $10,000. The contractor is Distributed Clean Power.  TTRG AZ Maricopa Phase II Development issued tenant improvement at South Bridge Marketplace for European Wax Center, valued at $98,932. The contractor is PRH Construction.  Aztec Ventures issued tenant improvement at Shops at Maricopa Fiesta for Hello Sugar, valued at $94,265. The contractor is Versatile Construction Solutions.  Pinal County School District issued tenant improvement at Maricopa High School for old school gym, valued at $4,500,000. The contractor is Core Construction.  Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Parish issued detached structure for storage building at 18700 N. Saint Gabriel Way, valued at $94,270. The contractor is Capital R.   Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Parish issued 6,400 s.f. shade structure at 18700 N. Saint Gabriel Way, valued at $116,025. The contractor is Capital R.  Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Parish issued on-site improvement at 18700 N. Saint Gabriel Way for new pavilion and storage building. The contractor is Capital R.  Palomino Ridge issued flagpole at 45807 W. Brumby Drive for Dream Finders model home complex, valued at $3,000. The contractor is ALB Industries.  Palomino Ridge issued 2 shade structures at 45700 W. Brumby Drive. The contractor is Gothic Landscaping.   Palomino Ridge issued 200 s.f. shade structure at 45725 W. Saddlebred Drive, valued at $12,086. The contractor is Gothic Landscaping.  Maricopa Leased Housing Associates issued detached structure for pool restroom at Saddleback Village, valued at $10,877. The contractor is LSH Construction.   Maricopa Leased Housing Associates issued 4 solar permits at Saddleback Village, valued at $723,112. The contractor is Sun Valley Solar Solutions.   Maricopa Leased Housing Associates issued development review amendment at Stonegate for pool addition, enclosure, shade ramada and restroom building.   New H Multistate Holdings issued minor development review at Stonegate for site plan.     Residential  Ashton Woods to construct 1 home in Rancho Mirage.  Beazer Homes to construct 6 homes in Rancho Mirage.  D.R. Horton to construct 4 homes in Moonlight, 1 home in Sorrento and 1 home in Elena Trails.  Lennar to construct 7 homes in Anderson Farms.   Oakwood Homes to construct 5 homes in Moonlight.   Pulte Homes to construct 3 homes in El Rancho Santa Rosa.  Richmond American Homes to construct 1 home in the Lakes at Rancho El Dorado.    This story first appeared in the November issue of InMaricopa.  The post Maricopa development roundup: New businesses, projects and homes appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9d626726b22deeb6a5b4c Former NFL star says he previously flew on private jet that crashed in Florida: 'Absolutely devastated' te 2026-11-03T12:40:06.117Z Former NFL star says he previously flew on private jet that crashed in Florida: 'Absolutely devastated' Joe Mixon, a two-time NFL Pro Bowl running back, came to the harsh realization he had been aboard the private jet that plunged out of the sky and crashed onto a Florida highway. The former Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans star wrote on social media on Monday he was on the same plane about a month ago. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Absolutely devastated by yesterday’s tragic plane crash in Florida and the loss of all nine lives," he wrote on X. "I flew on that exact aircraft last month with those same two pilots. They were incredible professionals and genuinely wonderful people. Hearing the young woman’s story and learning about the bright future she had ahead of her makes it even more heartbreaking that her life was cut so short. "My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the grieving families and loved ones of everyone on board. A tragic reminder of how fragile life is. Love on your loved ones while you can, because you never know what tomorrow may bring." The Learjet 60 crashed in a Palm Beach County neighborhood on Sunday. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Monday there were indications the jet was breaking apart before the fiery wreck and that investigators were zeroing in on weather conditions being a major factor in the incident. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "The weather conditions are a major focus of the investigation," NTSB member Tom Chapman said at a news conference. "You all saw what the weather was like here at the surface. What we have to determine is what the weather conditions were like at altitude." Later Monday, the nine victims of the crash were identified. Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, was the co-pilot, Jeff Gregory, 55, was the pilot in charge, Adam Robinson, 45, was a Texas tech entrepreneur and was traveling with his wife Helen Sharp and their two children and Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, who were traveling together and building their lives together. Gadelha Filgueiras was an aspiring commercial pilot from Palm Beach County who earned her private pilot's license at 17, before she got her driver's license. Filgueiras trained through her high school's aviation academy and later graduated from American Flyers flight school. Fox News’ Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9d625726b22deeb6a5b43 What's at stake on Election Day in the battle for Congress and more top headlines te 2026-11-03T12:40:05.088Z What's at stake on Election Day in the battle for Congress and more top headlines 1. What's at stake on Election Day in the battle for Congress — Follow FOX News' latest midterm election coverage 2. DOJ faces ‘heavy lift’ in Alaska election appeal  3. High prices put Trump’s economy in the spotlight    MAJOR HEADLINES RETALIATORY RESPONSE — US strikes Iranian island after aircraft comes under fire, official says. Continue reading … CAPITOL PUNISHMENT — House Dems demand Haley Stevens' exile as Jeffries gives deadline on deciding her fate. Continue reading … CROSSED THE LINE — Union boss stuns with major Republican endorsement as election nears. Continue reading … ‘HEARTBROKEN’ — First jet crash victims ID'd after 9 killed, including pilot who earned wings at just 17. Continue reading … ‘WILL NOT DISSUADE ME’ — Conservative Jewish activist vows not to be silenced after attack on Michigan campus. Continue reading ... -- POWER PLAY — Rare Senate deadlock could put JD Vance at center of post-election drama. Continue reading … UNITY GAP — Battleground Dem vows to oppose Trump after touting her bipartisan record. Continue reading … CLEAR CONTRAST — Vance calls El-Sayed a 'crazy person' as Dem breaks ranks for GOP rival. Continue reading … BENCH PRESS — Trump admin dealt Supreme Court setback in California noncitizen voting fight. Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons…   CRYING FOUL — Famous director warns Knicks owner not to force team to meet Trump. Continue reading ... UNSCRIPTED MOMENT — Bill Murray confronts smiling Trump advisor in unusual live TV interview. Continue reading … EQUAL GROUND — Federal prosecutors allege $25K payments to Black residents breach the Constitution. Continue reading … SLANTED COVERAGE — Study finds preinstalled iPhone app pushed 67% left-leaning content in October. Continue reading … MIKE ROGERS — I want your vote for Senate. Here's why Michiganders should elect me. Continue reading …  ABDUL EL-SAYED — Let me tell you why I want to be Michigan's next senator. Continue reading … -- BITING CONCERN — Southern state battles largest dengue fever outbreak in decades with hundreds infected. Continue reading ….. 'INDICATIONS ARE POSITIVE' — Lions share update on Jack Campbell after linebacker's scary neck injury. 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U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Justice Department had not adequately established that it followed required procedures before suing Harvard to obtain applicant-level admissions data. The dismissal was issued without prejudice, leaving the door open for the administration to file another lawsuit if it addresses the procedural deficiencies identified by the court. "The Government may be able to identify a qualifying determination or cure the procedural deficiency, but it has not supplied a sufficient basis for the judicial relief currently sought," Joun wrote in his 10-page decision. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ACCUSES PRESTIGIOUS LAW SCHOOL OF FAVORING BLACK APPLICANTS OVER WHITE, ASIAN PEERS The Justice Department filed its lawsuit in February, alleging that Harvard had failed to cooperate with a federal civil rights review examining whether the university's admissions practices comply with the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling limiting the use of race in college admissions. The Justice Department alleged that Harvard repeatedly delayed producing requested documents and failed to provide individualized admissions records despite multiple requests and extended deadlines. JUDGE’S HARVARD ANTISEMITISM RULING SENDS TRUMP JUSTICE DEPARTMENT BACK TO DRAWING BOARD In announcing the lawsuit in February, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Harvard of withholding information necessary for the government's review. "Harvard has failed to disclose the data we need to ensure that its admissions are free of discrimination," Bondi said at the time. Joun acknowledged that federal officials had made repeated requests for records and warned Harvard of potential enforcement action. But the judge found that the government's court filings failed to adequately demonstrate that officials had followed the required procedures before seeking judicial intervention. In particular, Joun noted that the Justice Department's complaint did not allege that officials had notified Harvard of their intent to pursue litigation if the university failed to comply or adequately identified the specific compliance failure at issue. HARVARD, NYU AMONG 30 UNIVERSITIES HIT WITH PENTAGON FOREIGN-TIE AUDIT DEADLINE Joun also found that the Department of Education had not sufficiently demonstrated that it followed its own required procedures before referring its separate admissions investigation for judicial enforcement. Harvard's attorneys argued that the lawsuit was part of a broader retaliatory campaign by the Trump administration after the university resisted demands for changes to its governance and academic policies, according to Reuters. The judge did not rule on Harvard's retaliation claims, stressing that his decision addressed procedural deficiencies rather than whether the university had violated federal civil rights law. "Nothing in this decision converts the Government's request for information into an accusation of present discrimination or resolves Harvard's underlying Title VI compliance," the judge wrote. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department, Department of Education and Harvard University for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9cf1d726b22deeb6a580f MICHAEL RUIZ: Idaho college massacre survivor says family moved 9 times as strangers followed them te 2026-11-03T12:10:05.996Z MICHAEL RUIZ: Idaho college massacre survivor says family moved 9 times as strangers followed them The University of Idaho student massacre survivor who came face-to-face with a masked man believed to be Bryan Kohberger is asking a Latah County judge to press pause on an order granting the release of video and images that could show her face in a firsthand letter describing how the trauma has upended her life. "I worry that even appearing in the background of someone’s photo could lead to more people recognizing me or identifying where I am," Dylan Mortensen wrote in an affidavit to Judge Megan Marshall, asking her to reconsider the order. Mortensen added that she now uses an alias for delivery orders, at her job and even when introducing herself to new people. BRYAN KOHBERGER'S COURT HEARINGS ABRUPTLY CANCELED AS LAWYER WARNS OF LENGTHY LEGAL BATTLE "Since November 2022, my family and I have had to move nine times in an effort to protect our privacy and safety," she wrote. "Reporters and strangers investigating the case on their own have shown up outside our homes, followed family members, and invaded our privacy in ways that have made it difficult to feel safe." Mortensen was one of the first to speak with police after they responded to 1122 King Road in Moscow on Nov. 13, 2022. Read Dylan Mortensen's affidavit: She also saw a masked man in her home after the 4 a.m. murders and texted another surviving roommate about it — but didn't call 911. Police weren't called until around noon, after Mortensen and the other survivor, Bethany Funke, contacted friends who came to the house. One of them saw the remains of their roommate Xana Kernodle, 20, and her boyfriend, Ethan Chapin, also 20. Responding officers also found 21-year-olds Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves dead on the top floor. "Along with losing four of my friends and experiencing something incredibly traumatic, I have spent nearly four years dealing with public attention, harassment, threats, and constant speculation about my involvement in what happened," Mortensen wrote. "People who have never met me have formed opinions about my character, questioned my actions, and accused me of things I had absolutely nothing to do with." Read her mother's affidavit: Later, she wrote, "It is difficult to feel completely comfortable in public when I am constantly considering whether someone knows who I am and what they might believe about me." What protection she has left, according to her lawyer, is the blur over her face in redacted police video and photographs, and releasing an unblurred version would be an "unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." Mortensen's attorney, Robyn McPherson, filed a motion to intervene last week after Marshall agreed to the release of previously held records from an independent media company, EWU Media LLC. She is also asking the judge to reconsider her the Oct. 20 order and issue a stay until the petition and appeals are resolved. The motion to reconsider asks Marshall to require Moscow authorities to identify the withheld records, submit them for a private "in-camera" judicial review and prepare a detailed index, arguing that her client can't fully argue for her right to privacy without knowing what the records contain. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She said Moscow's city attorney told her that the documents were expected to include interviews, photographs and videos of Mortensen. EWU filed a public records request on Aug. 28, 2025, which was at least partially denied. The entity than asked the court to compel the city to disclose them, and Marshall agreed to do so last month. Read the motion to reconsider: In another court filing, McPherson wrote that she filed the motion days after learning that Moscow's city attorney did not plan to challenge the decision. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "D.M. seeks reconsideration of the October 20 order only on the issue of whether disclosure of the records withheld by the City [of Moscow] would constitute 'an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy," McPherson wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB She also argued that city lawyers failed to provide the files in question to the judge before her decision came down. SEND US A TIP McPherson is asking for her client to join the case to pursue a stay on the release of additional images and reconsideration of Marshall's order. She argued neither Moscow officials nor other intervenors — the families of Chapin and Madison Mogen — have been aligned with her specific privacy interest. Kohberger pleaded guilty in July 2025 and then tried to take back his plea earlier this year. The case is still playing out in front of a different judge. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Marshall, who was the original magistrate judge overseeing Kohberger's case before his arraignment in May 2023, granted the additional release of public records on Oct. 20. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL A hearing on the matter is scheduled for Nov. 12. Kohberger is due to return to court for a hearing on his petition for post-conviction relief on Dec. 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9cf1b726b22deeb6a57ee What You Can and Can’t Do at Polling Places te 2026-11-03T12:10:03.177Z What You Can and Can’t Do at Polling Places Election laws are largely determined by the states, making it important to check local rules. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9cccb726b22deeb6a5463 Housing affordability weighs on Arizona voters te 2026-11-03T12:00:11.313Z Housing affordability weighs on Arizona voters WASHINGTON – Income hasn’t caught up with housing costs over the last two years for many people in Arizona and other electoral battlegrounds. That affordability gap is weighing on voters in the midterms. “Housing is one of the issues that really connects the economy directly to people’s everyday lives,” said Alison Cook-Davis, research director at Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Statewide surveys have shown that housing costs are top of mind for Arizona voters, and candidates have sought to assure them they’ll do something about it. A week before Election Day, Rep. Eli Crane, R-Oro Valley, toured home manufacturers in Phoenix and Chandler with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner.  In the press release, Crane vowed to “expand housing options for Arizonans.” Turner posted on X that day, Oct. 26, that under President Donald Trump, “we’re supporting innovators to increase supply and help more families achieve the American Dream of homeownership.” Turner appeared in Tucson the next day with another embattled incumbent, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Tucson. They toured Gospel Rescue Mission, a faith-based homeless shelter, to discuss housing accessibility.  “We see a common theme: costs are higher, making it more difficult for families to enter the marketplace,” Ciscomani said, according to his office. Lisa Paffrath, president of Northern Arizona Association of Realtors, agreed that high housing costs are a major concern in Arizona. “Since 2024 things have not gotten better,” she said. “We still have an issue with housing affordability, housing for (the) workforce – and that’s throughout the state.” A statewide survey conducted in August by Arizona’s nonpartisan Citizens Clean Elections Commission found that 71% of registered voters in Arizona care about candidates’ views on housing costs. That was more than any other issue besides road, bridge and utility infrastructure – including such topics as immigration enforcement and public safety.  In a separate survey conducted in June and August by the Center for the Future of Arizona, just over half of Arizonans – regardless of party – said high housing costs prevent them from improving their finances. “It really is both sides of the fence, whether you’re Republican or Democrat, hoping for a change in government because it has not gotten better in the last two years,” Paffrath said. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage just before Election Day was 7.24%, up more than 1 percentage point from a year earlier. That spike makes homebuying more costly, which keeps some renters from making the jump – in turn, pushing up demand for rentals. A poll released by the ASU Center for Latinas/os and American Politics Research and ASU Hispanic Research Center in September found that 63% of Arizona voters view housing costs and inventory as a serious problem. Zachary Milne, director of policy and research at the conservative Common Sense Institute, a think tank, said that household sizes are growing faster than housing stock as people find it hard to move out of parents’ homes or start families. “It correlates exactly with what we saw with prices, and I think in states like Arizona, that change may have been more pronounced,” Milne said. Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, expanded the Arizona is Home downpayment assistance program last year. Her challenger, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, has made housing affordability a top campaign priority, promising to reduce red tape to speed permits for new construction and to end Hobbs’ “anti-homebuilding policies.”  In Congress, he has pushed legislation meant to deter people in the country illegally from owning a home, with the stated goal of reducing demand and driving down prices. “If you want people to live the American dream, you have to make it so they can get into a home,” Biggs said Oct. 26 on the Mike Broomhead Show on KTAR. Jay Feely, the GOP nominee to succeed Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, also blames Arizona’s housing shortage on lax border security. In a Sept. 7 interview on FOX 10 Phoenix, he echoed a claim previously made by Trump that 30% of the rise in home prices during the Biden administration stemmed from illegal immigration.  “I’ll work to cut regulations and permit barriers to building more homes, making it easier to construct new housing, which increases supply, lowers cost and lowers rent,” Feely posted on X on Oct. 22.  His Democratic rival, Amish Shah, has blamed Trump policies for increasing rents. He also promised voters to address housing affordability.  “Over the last two years, we have seen how the Trump administration’s policies have hurt the people of Arizona,” he said on MSNow on Oct. 13. “Rents have gone up. Mortgages are high.” “People have noticed, and they’re not happy,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9ccc5726b22deeb6a5427 Federal judge orders DOJ to ensure poll monitors are not law enforcement officials te 2026-11-03T12:00:05.062Z Federal judge orders DOJ to ensure poll monitors are not law enforcement officials A federal judge denied the NAACP’s request to block the Justice Department from sending election monitors to polling places, but ordered the department to ensure they are not sworn law enforcement officers and cannot make arrests. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, in an order Monday night, said the DOJ must also ensure its monitors are unarmed, out of uniform and do not display insignia identifying them as federal employees. The order applies to the department’s poll monitoring program for Election Day, Nov. 3. BIDEN-APPOINTED JUDGE BLOCKS VOTER-FRAUD PROBES IN BATTLEGROUND STATES JUST DAYS BEFORE MIDTERMS "The Court is therefore unpersuaded by the plaintiffs' assertion that a person who is simply 'project[ing a] command[ing] presence, scan[ning] crowds, and more" – without any outward indications of law enforcement authority – would generate objectively reasonable fear in a voter," according to Walton, who was nominated to the Washington, D.C., court by former President George W. Bush. "Thus, the Court finds that in conjunction with the defendants’ public statements regarding voter fraud and election integrity, the deployment of these individuals as election monitors would not place the average voter 'in reasonable fear of harassment and interference with their right to vote.'" The NAACP had sought a temporary restraining order barring the DOJ from deploying personnel from agencies including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Prisons. The group argued their presence could intimidate voters and violate the Voting Rights Act. Walton denied the motion without prejudice, finding that the current record did not show the NAACP was likely to succeed on its claim. He said the DOJ’s representations at a hearing addressed his concerns: the monitors would be administrative or clerical employees, not sworn officers, and would not carry firearms. TRUMP-APPOINTED JUDGE SLAMS DOOR ON DOJ AS COURT LOSSES PILE UP DAYS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS "The Court will order that the defendants comply with their counsel’s concession that they will take action to ensure that the monitors participating in the DOJ’s Poll Monitoring Program are indeed administrative or clerical personnel and not law enforcement officials, will not be in uniform or display any other insignia indicating their affiliation with a federal agency, will not be armed with a firearm, and will not have the power to effectuate arrests," Walton wrote. Walton also ordered monitors not to interfere with voters or election officials, to follow state and local rules, and to avoid speaking with voters inside polling places. They may speak with voters outside only after they have cast a ballot. Monitors must introduce themselves to election officials and carry federal credentials in case they are asked to verify their employment. Walton ordered the DOJ to file a status report by 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday explaining how it confirmed that none of the monitors would be law enforcement officials with arrest powers. The ruling followed allegations that the DOJ planned to send more than 1,000 personnel, including law enforcement agents and investigators, to polling locations. The department’s attorneys told the court that sworn agents and officers would be excluded from the program. Fox News’ Jake Gibson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9ccc2726b22deeb6a5419 Election Day Could Be a Rainy One in Some Areas te 2026-11-03T12:00:02.183Z Election Day Could Be a Rainy One in Some Areas Researchers have found that bad weather can deter certain voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9ca6c726b22deeb6a5068 Lamar Jackson goes from being a problem for 31 NFL teams to becoming a problem for the Ravens te 2026-11-03T11:50:04.678Z Lamar Jackson goes from being a problem for 31 NFL teams to becoming a problem for the Ravens Lamar Jackson has posed a problem for every NFL team that has played the Baltimore Ravens the past nine years. Now he is the biggest problem the Ravens are perhaps about to face since they arrived in Baltimore in 1996. Jackson, as everyone understands, must have surgery to repair the battered thumb on his right (throwing) hand that he injured Sunday against the Buffalo Bills — an injury coach Jesse Minter said would land the team's quarterback on injured reserve and "potentially" threaten his status for the remainder of this season. That, believe it or not, is the good news. RAVENS QUARTERBACK LAMAR JACKSON INJURED ONCE AGAIN AND OUT OF THE GAME AFTER ONLY ONE PLAY AGAINST THE BUFFFALO BILLS The bad news is what comes next because that includes the possible departure of a generational player who turned a solid Ravens franchise when he arrived into a playoff contender every game of every season he was healthy and played since 2018. So here we are: Jackson may have played his final game for the Ravens. His constant and often losing battle to stay healthy, against a backdrop of a difficult contract and salary cap situation in 2027, could force a divorce between the Ravens and Jackson next offseason. The Ravens will find themselves in a situation where they must decide to pay a 30-year-old, often-injured, very expensive Lamar Jackson because he's a difference-maker when healthy? ... Or do they try to trade him – with his permission because he has a no-trade clause – to a team of his choice that is willing to improve instantly? (Whispers Miami Dolphins, Jackson's hometown team). LAMAR JACKSON LEAVES GAME WITH INJURED ANKLE AND WHAT HAPPENED NEXT SHOWS NO ONE FEARS THE TENNESSEE TITANS The questions boggle because a two-time MVP is typically a piece of the puzzle for an NFL team and not the puzzle itself that requires a solution. This crazy situation is, at its root, going to be about money and business and not love or emotion. Simply: Jackson is carrying an $84.34 million salary cap charge next year on a team that is estimated to be $45.9 million over the estimated cap. That is not sustainable. And it wouldn't be a problem if Jackson were healthy this season, playing at his usual heights, and promising more of the same in the future. The Ravens would then negotiate an extension with Jackson that would lower his cap charge while rewarding him with a lot of new cash. Except that might not be the view the Ravens can logically share anymore. Their view post-injury that threatens to knock him out of the lineup for 16 of 34 games after this season, is not known. But the club might decide paying Jackson as if a season-crashing injury had not happened might not be the smartest approach. JONATHAN TAYLOR ADDRESSES TRADE RUMORS AMID COLTS' FIRE SALE: 'HOPEFULLY THAT DAY MAY NOT COME' The Ravens and Jackson have squared off on the contract front before. The 2023 offseason brought one dramatic moment after another before Jackson and the club agreed to a $230 million deal. Jackson absolutely expects an extension next offseason because he will not want to play the season on an expiring deal. That is not how business is typically done in the NFL and definitely not with a franchise-type of quarterback. And did I mention, Jackson expects to be the league's highest-paid player when he inks his next extension. All this might be too much for the Ravens who have seen this season that opened with Jackson and much promise sink into an abyss of uncertainty. Colts coach Shane Steichen on Monday answered a question he himself helped pose after Sunday's blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars by saying he needed evaluate everyone, including Daniel Jones. That was understood to mean Jones, a disappointment so far this season, could be benched. But, no. "Evaluating the tape, looking back at it, some things he could do better, some things that we need to help him with moving forward," Steichen said. "But I do feel that Daniel gives the best chance to win right now." Great. Stop right there. If the Colts, in garage sale mode after trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, don't start calling around offering Jones in trade by the Nov. 10 trade deadline, they are totally missing the point of the remainder of their season. No one in Indy cares if Jones gives the a Colts team already out of significant contention a better chance to win next weekend. But the Minnesota Vikings might care that Jones might help them make the playoffs. Or even win a championship. The Colts should be on the phone to the Vikings offering to trade Jones to them and reunite the QB with the coaching staff that wanted to bring him back for 2025 after he spent the latter part of '24 in their facility. The Vikings need help. Kyler Murray is struggling with a sore hamstring, he's already had a concussion earlier this season, and he hasn't exactly lit any defenses on fire when healthy. It makes sense for the Vikings to invest, say, a fourth- or fifth-round pick to bring Jones aboard. And the Colts? Jones won't be on the Colts in 2028 or 2029, but that mid-round pick might be to give them a better chance to win then. The Arizona Cardinals made the obvious transition from Jacoby Brissett to Gardner Minshew as their starting quarterback on Monday after the man with the game's greatest O.K. Corral mustache threw three touchdowns passes to lead a comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Coach Mike LaFleur not only benched Brissett but demoted him to the No. 3 emergency QB spot behind Minshew and rookie Carson Beck. That makes Brissett a luxury and someone the Cardinals should be making or taking phone calls about as a possible trade deadline target. It makes sense for the Cardinals to get something for Brissett and give him a chance to matter on a team where he might be more valued. He served his purpose in Arizona, it would be wise to turn the page. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9ca6b726b22deeb6a505f Kordell Stewart opens up about the rumor that haunted his Steelers career for 28 years in new documentary te 2026-11-03T11:50:03.603Z Kordell Stewart opens up about the rumor that haunted his Steelers career for 28 years in new documentary It was 28 years ago when Kordell Stewart, the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, got a phone call from a friend who was curious to ask him a question following a stop at the barbershop. The friend told him people at the barbershop were saying he was arrested at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh on charges of participating in a lewd act with a trans woman. Within hours, he was being contacted by former teammates and others in cities like San Francisco, Atlanta and Indianapolis. It was a rumor – nothing more than that. Yet, Stewart, nicknamed "Slash" for his unique skill set that saw him play quarterback, receiver, running back and even punter, dealt with scrutiny and outside noise stemming from the rumor while trying to cement himself as the franchise signal caller. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn" is a new HBO and NFL Films documentary, directed by Brian Rivera, which allowed Stewart to tell his story and how a rumor had a long-term impact on his career and life. "To have an opportunity to have a story out there to tell I think is what allured this relationship between myself, my team, with NFL Films and Brian Rivera being the director, to the collaboration with HBO and HBO Max. It’s surreal to say the least considering, with storytelling, there’s so many layers," he told OutKick during a recent interview. Stewart called the experience "unique and cathartic," and it included a trip to Schenley Park and its crudely named "Fruit Loop Circle," where the 1995 NFL Draft choice was said to have been participating in the lewd act when he was arrested. Again, Stewart was never arrested and has always denied the accusations. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But while the rumor is something that always seems to come up when Stewart comes to the minds of Steelers fans and others, he wants his body of work on the field to be the main topic of conversation, which is the documentary’s theme. In fact, Stewart views himself as a trailblazer in the sport because the league, in his eyes, was not ready for someone with his skill set – a dual-threat quarterback that is now coveted by teams in the NFL. "You look at the game today. It was everything I did back then. Guys are being drafted No. 1 overall? Where’s my money, Scott? I need my back pay here, you know what I mean? Sarcastically speaking," Stewart said. "It’s appreciated and I think all the work that’s been put in – if I had to do it again, I’d do it again. All the work put in, it was well worth it." "It was a tremendous amount of fun," he added about his career. "Some sorry moments, but that’s a part of the game and a part of life. You can’t always stay down there at the bottom of the barrel knowing that the road traveled was one of trying to succeed. As [former Steelers] Coach [Bill] Cowher said, he’s won more games with me than any other quarterback over the course of his career. That’s something to be proud of." Stewart’s football career has many layers, as he alluded to earlier. As a standout at Colorado, he had tremendous arm talent, but also possessed the speed and agility to be a "Hall of Fame wide receiver," which he said the Steelers told him he could be. But playing quarterback is what he felt his calling was on the gridiron, and he stuck to that belief from the very start until the end. However, to get playing time after the Steelers drafted him in the second round, Stewart did what was needed. The nickname "Slash" followed after Cowher put him "Quarterback/Wide Receiver" on the roster. Stewart, though, wanted to eventually shake that thought out of the Steelers’ mind, as he continued to prove his worth as the team’s starting quarterback. 2026 SUPER BOWL ODDS: 49ERS FAVORED; RAVENS PLUMMET AMID LAMAR JACKSON INJURY In 1997, Stewart went 11-5 as a starter, eventually reaching the AFC Championship Game before falling short of the Super Bowl. Everything seemed to be going well, but with key coaching changes, especially offensive coordinator Chan Gailey leaving, Stewart was struggling to find consistency on the field. Compound that with the rumors circulating, and you would understand if Stewart started to spiral. Instead, he took all of it with grace. The word-of-mouth rumor was allegedly traced back to a Pittsburgh police officer, though Stewart doesn’t know who exactly it was to this day. He still can’t understand why someone, especially a Steelers fan, would do such a thing. "I mean, really? For real bro, that’s how low we went because of the disdained taste that many may have had in their mouths, their minds and their spirits of me being the face of that organization at the quarterback position," he said. "That makes me want to go back in time and do it again. Because you weren’t going to move me off my spot of what I believed in and knew what I could do. So, the what ifs don’t stick with me because I did my part. "If we’re standing on the only thing I couldn’t do was win a Super Bowl – look at Dan Marino. Look at Dan Fouts. Look at Warren Moon, who has a yellow jacket. If that’s the only problem that I have – people are going to pick other stuff. But holistically, if that’s the only issue I had, I was a great quarterback in that city and in the National Football League considering four of those five years. I had different coordinators and had to go through that stuff that you just talked about. Bro, come on. The normal person couldn’t handle that and still be consciously aware and articulating and comfortable and laughing and smiling and having a great time to where you’re prepared to want to tell the story 28 years to Nov. 1 this year that this story is finally being told." Today, 54-year-old Stewart continues to love the game of football, serving as the volunteer offensive coordinator for the South Forsyth War Eagles high school football team in Cumming, Georgia. And he also makes it quite clear he would like the Steelers to show some respect to his career outside of weathering the storm on and off the field. Stewart was the first player in NFL history to throw for 20-plus touchdowns (21) and rush for 10-plus touchdowns (11) in the same season. He also sits third all-time in passing yards in Steelers history, and his 2,561 rushing yards are the most by a quarterback in franchise history. "People want to segregate it and make it about what I didn’t do as a quarterback," he explained. "The body of work and the totality of the stuff I did in that city, you can’t throw that away. You can try to because you want to stick to what you want to stick to, and sometimes the traditional ways we want to believe what we want to believe. "But the reality is no one has ever done before, and will not ever have to play the game that way – full-time at receiver, become the best quarterback, and then it be talked about in a way we will have to learn how to because that impact on the game has changed the game so much. "It is what it is. God blessed the chance to work in that beautiful city, a very historical football team, a ton of history there. I’m proud of the run I had in that city. I hope those can become proud considering I handle myself at the highest levels and never turned my back on anything other than that foolishness that was talked about. When it came to the organization – my teammates, the game, my coaches, and the fans who appreciated that run – I appreciate you guys, man. If I had to do it again, I promise you I’d do it again. I wouldn’t change nothing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9c812726b22deeb6a4ff7 How to Follow The New York Times’s 2026 Midterm Election Results and Coverage te 2026-11-03T11:40:02.804Z How to Follow The New York Times’s 2026 Midterm Election Results and Coverage Here’s how to follow our news coverage, with real-time results, visuals and analysis from more than 400 journalists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9c364726b22deeb6a4f48 Flagstaff Event Almanac for November 3 te 2026-11-03T11:20:04.022Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for November 3 Nov 3 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9c10b726b22deeb6a4ea3 Hochul silent about women under attack in America's largest city as Dem candidate steers outrage elsewhere te 2026-11-03T11:10:03.590Z Hochul silent about women under attack in America's largest city as Dem candidate steers outrage elsewhere Following two unprovoked attacks on women in major New York City public spaces over the past two weeks, top New York leaders are facing mounting pressure for failing to present a concrete plan of action – including Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is seeking reelection. Hochul, who is facing a challenge from Republican Bruce Blakeman, has been silent on the recent attacks. One woman is currently on life support after police say an unknown suspect approached her while she was on a run and stabbed her in the throat. The NYPD told Fox News Digital that Katie Suarez, 28, was rushed to the hospital following the attack that happened Friday evening on Shore Parkway Greenway in Brooklyn. She "sustained multiple stab wounds," police said. BRUCE BLAKEMAN HAMMERS DEM GOV HOCHUL, MAMDANI OVER SUBWAY SAFETY DURING NYC CAMPAIGN RIDE Suarez is an avid runner having completed races with the New York Road Runners. "We were sad to hear of this horrible attack—our hearts are with her family and the running community," a spokesperson for the organization said. Suarez was not registered to run in this past weekend's New York City marathon. New York City Council Member Kayla Santosuosso represents southern Brooklyn. SMART STREET SENSORS COULD BE WATCHING YOUR CITY NEXT In a statement to Fox News Digital, she said, "I am horrified by the stabbing of Katie Suarez, and first and foremost my thoughts are with Katie and her loving family. I have been personally assured by Police Commissioner Tisch that the NYPD is pulling out all the stops in their efforts to catch the perpetrator. The promenade where this horrific crime took place has been poorly lit for years, since well before I took office. We will be working to ensure that upcoming renovations to the pedestrian bridge near the scene and the promenade itself will include sufficient lighting." She called the recent violence against women "deeply disturbing." MAMDANI UNVEILS SWEEPING NYPD USE-OF-FORCE REVIEW, BUT STOPS SHORT OF FULFILLING KEY CAMPAIGN PROMISES Santosuosso went on to say, "We deserve to be able to walk and jog in our neighborhoods without worrying for our safety. This is a serious and personal issue for me as a woman and as a mother and I will be doing everything in my power to keep southern Brooklyn a place where women can live without fear." 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ON YOUR STREET CORNER: LAWFUL SPYING OR CONSTITUTIONALLY PROBLEMATIC? Retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro said lighting, in addition to surveillance, needs to be the first step at preventing the repeated violence. "Lighting is great, but I would not only ask for that. I would ask for cameras and very ostentatious cameras." WOMAN BUSTED IN NYC RABBI SYRINGE ATTACK ALLEGEDLY STABBED ANOTHER JEWISH MAN HOURS EARLIER: REPORT He went on to say, "You want people to feel like they are observed." Mauro said Santosuosso's plan to increase "lighting" in the area "tacitly" follows Giuliani-era "broken windows" policing in New York City. That strategy involved targeting lower-level crimes and public offenses to prevent more serious crimes, an approach that was popularized under former mayor Rudy Giuliani during his time in office from 1994 to 2001. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X In a separate case, police said a woman, 39, was raped at knifepoint in Central Park across the street from a stretch of multimillion-dollar apartments on Fifth Avenue on Oct. 24. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST It was the fifth reported sex assault in the park this year. There have been no arrests in either recent case. This perceived silence on street-level interventions for everyday New Yorkers has drawn sharp criticism, especially when contrasted with the state’s aggressive response to higher-profile collegiate incidents. Last month, Hochul took unprecedented executive action regarding an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University, appointing Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor and directing State Police to take over sexual assault complaints on the Ivy League campus. While Hochul publicly vowed not to let the Cornell case get "swept under the rug," critics argue that the same fierce executive urgency is nowhere to be found for New York City residents navigating daily life and public parks in the five boroughs. NYPD IDENTIFIES WOMAN KILLED IN TIMES SQUARE STABBING SPREE In response to the attack on Suarez, James said in a post on X on Monday: "This is outrageous and unacceptable. No New Yorker should have to fear such violence. I’m praying for a swift recovery for Katie, and keeping her family in my thoughts. I urge anyone with information to contact @NYPDTips." A spokesperson for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office said: "The recent attacks on women across our city are horrific. Every New Yorker should be able to walk anywhere in our city at any time of day or night without fear of violence. The Mamdani administration is committed to ensuring that survivors are heard and supported — and that those responsible are held accountable. We will continue working with survivors, service providers and community partners to strengthen prevention, close gaps in services and confront gender-based violence." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Neither the Mayor or City Council mentioned increasing patrols in the city – something Mauro sees as major red flag. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "Nobody will be willing to admit that good policing keeps people safe because they need the police as something to beat up on," he said. SEND US A TIP While city leaders have kept quiet on the possibility of increasing patrols following the recent attacks, Mauro warned that any young woman who either lives in the city currently or is planning a move there should educate herrself on the real dangers that are happening in the city. GOT A TIP? "Young women, you better understand what you're getting into because you are joining a city whose leadership does not prioritize your safety. They take it for granted, and they are willing to countenance instances like this in furtherance of some wrongheaded notional agenda that is going to lead us all into some socialist egalitarian Shangri-La that is never going to arrive." Fox News Digital has reached out to Hochul's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9c10a726b22deeb6a4e9a DOJ faces ‘heavy lift’ in Alaska election appeal as separate criminal probe continues te 2026-11-03T11:10:02.687Z DOJ faces ‘heavy lift’ in Alaska election appeal as separate criminal probe continues The Justice Department faces an uphill legal battle in its bid to overturn a federal judge's dismissal of its Alaska Senate election lawsuit, according to legal experts who questioned whether the government can secure meaningful relief before voting ends Tuesday — even as a separate criminal investigation continues. DOJ filed a notice of appeal after Obama-appointed U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed its lawsuit Sunday over the presence of two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot. The judge ruled that federal officials lacked standing because they had not demonstrated how its proposed remedy could address potential voter confusion without compromising ballot secrecy. With voting ending Tuesday, attorneys told Fox News Digital that even a successful appeal could leave the government scrambling to obtain an injunction or return to district court, while a defeat would leave the civil case dismissed without necessarily affecting potential criminal charges arising from the alleged recruitment of the second Sullivan. DOJ SET TO APPEAL RULING IN ALASKA SENATE RACE DISPUTE OVER ‘DECOY DAN’ "The federal judge dismissed on a procedural issue — standing," election attorney Jason Torchinsky of Virginia-based firm Holtzman Vogel told Fox News Digital. "So if the government were to prevail, it would either have to seek injunctive relief from the appeals court in the first instance; a very high bar, or go back down to the district court to seek relief." "Given the time available between now and close of polls [Tuesday], this is a heavy lift for the government," Torchinsky added. A reversal would not automatically change Alaska's election results. DOJ would still need to obtain specific judicial relief, potentially requiring further proceedings in district court. Former federal prosecutor and ex-Pentagon official Cully Stimson similarly said that DOJ will have difficulty securing any immediate relief in its effort to pause the Sullivan-Peltola contest. While Gleason was appointed by Obama, Stimson suggested the ruling did not appear partisan and said uncertainty remains because voting had not yet concluded. "I'm not surprised that the judge did this. I don't think it would matter whether an Obama judge or any other judge appointed by any other president," Stimson told Fox News Digital. "Asking for injunctive relief way before anything even happens is a reach," he said, adding Alaska falls under the San Francisco-based Ninth Circuit, which will hear any appeal. But Stimson suggested DOJ may have a longer-term objective beyond winning an immediate injunction: establishing a legal record that could support further proceedings after the election, once the votes are counted. TRUMP PROSECUTIONS UNDER BIDEN SET PRECEDENT FOR DOJ’S ALASKA ‘DECOY DAN’ PROBE, EX-FEC CHAIR SAYS "They may be filing these suits to establish a record and force Alaska and others supporting the status quo to defend what's happening, knowing that there's some level of confusion and they have the legal wheels churning," he said. "So after the vote is [over], they've started the legal wheels rolling." Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for North Florida Zack Smith added that if the Ninth Circuit does not hear the case promptly, DOJ could seek emergency review from the U.S. Supreme Court. While the Alaska case is considered unprecedented, according to the experts, the idea of a Supreme Court expedition at election time is not. On Dec. 9, 2000, one day after the Florida Supreme Court ordered a manual recount of disputed ballots in the Bush v. Gore presidential election dispute involving "hanging chads," then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush’s legal team successfully sought emergency intervention. The court ultimately decided in Bush’s favor within a week. Since the disputed 2000 election, which featured "hanging chads" on hole-punched paper ballots and the Brooks Brothers Riot at the Miami-Dade elections office, DOJ has become well-accustomed to the expedited-review process, the experts said. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP DOJ'S THREATS AGAINST ELECTION WORKERS AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS "DOJ is familiar with kind of working quickly, getting things to the Supreme Court, and so I wouldn't be completely surprised if you were to see something like that," Smith said. Bush v. Gore offers a procedural parallel because federal courts were asked to intervene in the administration of a state-run election. "Florida was conducting the election in the manner under Florida law, under this time, place and manners set out by Florida law even though it was a federal election," Stimson said. "They used a particular type of ballot, which had those so-called dangling chads, which were punch-holes that didn't come the whole way off, so the hole was left with a little tag, essentially like a skin tag, and eventually the Supreme Court of Florida ruled." "But because there were federal violations, eventually the Supreme Court weighed in and stopped it, And at no point in time had the vice president’s (Albert Gore) vote count ever surpassed that of the governor (Bush) and because it was a federal interest, the Supreme Court stepped in and stopped this counting at the state level." Alex Charns, an attorney who has argued in federal court, told Fox News Digital that the clock has run out and DOJ's goal of segregating ballots based on voter intent is no longer possible. "I've litigated against the USDOJ for over thirteen years in federal court. I've practiced law in Durham, NC for 43 years. The USDOJ filed a case without legal merit and its appeal is likely to fail," he said. "In addition, voting ends [Tuesday]. The relief they seek isn't possible - ballots already case can't be segregated. Also, one cannot tell why any voter voted in a particular way. The appeal is unlikely to be successful." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In a statement from the DOJ's "Rapid Response" office, a spokesperson said the court "dismissed the case on procedural grounds but did not dispute the argument of the United States that Daniel J. Sullivan (a/k/a Decoy Dan) entered the race as a frivolous candidate to confuse voters." "Alaskan voters deserve a fair election, not to be misled in an attempt to rig outcomes," DOJ-RR said, announcing their appeal. Stimson cautioned that the outcome of the civil litigation would have little bearing on the separate criminal investigation, which could uncover evidence supporting additional legal action even if DOJ's appeal fails. "As long as that criminal investigation is going on, you're not breathing easy," he said, adding that evidence uncovered by federal investigators could potentially provide grounds for a separate civil lawsuit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9b2fd726b22deeb6a49dc HUGH HEWITT: The ghosts of 2006 are stirring — but will they catch the GOP? te 2026-11-03T10:10:05.894Z HUGH HEWITT: The ghosts of 2006 are stirring — but will they catch the GOP? As the past is often prologue, much of the GOP is thinking today about the pounding the party took in 2006, the last time a Republican president led his party into the midterms for the second time. Older Republicans try not to let 1986 enter their heads. (The GOP lost eight Senate seats that year.)  A truth bolt about polling from the Washington Post on Friday gave some hope to the mainstream, especially in states that voted for President Trump in 2024. The Post revealed that its pollsters had made 85,000 calls and sent 50,000 text messages in Kansas seeking to measure support for Senator Roger Marshall, who is being challenged by Democrat Adam Hamilton. While 32% of Kansas Democrats answered the calls and the texts from pollsters, only 12% of the GOP voters did. The Post conceded that these numbers provide "good reason to suspect the poll overestimates Democratic candidates’ support." THE SILENT MAJORITY PROBLEM AND WHY CAMPAIGN POLLSTERS KEEP 'FIGHTING THE LAST WAR' ON ELECTIONS That concession about the reality of polling in 2026 should give every analyst pause before citing "the polls." There isn’t great public data on which either party can rely, but there is history. For the GOP, the year most analogous to 2026 is 2006, and that’s scary. (The electorate is so different from 1986 that if it rhymes at all, it’s a reach.) In 2006, Republicans under President George W. Bush took a "thumpin’" — W’s term for the beat down of the GOP that year — so it is rational to consider the results from 20 years ago as a clear and present danger signal for Republicans. There are, however, some significant differences between this year and 2006, when the GOP lost a net 6 Senate seats and 30 House seats. FOX NEWS POLL: COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS WEIGH ON GOP IN MIDTERMS GDP in Q3 of 2006 was reported at just 1.6% in October of that year. (It was revised up to 2% later.) It is more than twice that this year, clocking in October at a very healthy 3.4%. Republicans can rightly point to an economy in rapid takeoff mode and voters feel that, especially the newly employed. Inflation in 2006 was at 2.1%, and it’s at 3.7% now. Gas was $2.25 a gallon then and $4.20 today. (National average in both cases.) Those numbers hurt the GOP candidates across the country. As do housing costs. In October 2006, the average U.S. interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was approximately 6.36%. It’s 7.25% today. Younger voters looking to buy their first home or "move-up" don’t know that the era of 3%-4% 30-mortgage rates was an aberration. They just know they missed that window. The rational voter knows the hike in the cost of gas and the inflation is because President Trump is taking on the fanatics atop the Islamic Republic of Iran, our country’s sworn enemy of 47 years.  Every president since Bill Clinton has warned the ayatollahs that force was on the table if it did not cease its nuclear program, which it has refused to do even after the one night of strikes that obliterated the program in 2025, the strike deemed "Operation Midnight Hammer." SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: A RED RETREAT FOR REPUBLICANS IS NOT THE SAME AS A BLUE WAVE IN 2026 But, the rogue regime didn’t get the message and immediately began rebuilding its shattered nuke program while continuing its support of terrorists around the region. Iran is responsible for the deaths of more than 1,000 Americans since the Islamic revolution of 1979, and is the greatest state sponsor of terror on the planet. If that regime can be cowed or collapsed, it will be President Trump’s greatest accomplishment. The biggest difference from 20 years ago, and one reason for Republicans to believe 2026 may not be a repeat of 2006? Twenty years ago, the U.S. had been at war for five years in Afghanistan and three in Iraq. October 2006 saw more than 100 U.S. military killed in Iraq and 10 in Afghanistan. Contemporary reporting described it as one of the deadliest months of the war. The U.S. and its warriors and its military families were paying a very high price in 2006 and it did not seem that we were winning. The U.S. is decisively winning in the present conflict in Iran though it has not yet decisively won the battle. Only partisans of the left deny the blockade is bringing Iran to its knees. 23 service members have paid the ultimate price since February. The cancer in the region for 47 years is being ripped out and the cost is high. Those are the statistical comparisons for two Republican presidents in their sixth year in office, though of course, President Trump’s terms are non-consecutive. The good news for the GOP in the comparison is that President Bush’s second term got off to a terrible start in 2005 with the controversy over Terri Schiavo, Hurricane Katrina and the failed effort to reform Social Security. President Trump’s first 22 months back saw the wide open border shuttered and kept sealed, a massive tax hike averted, additional tax cuts made for tips and overtime and long overdue hikes in defense spending. Crime is down as the Feds crack down and the war on police is over. DEI is DOA and Dems continue to pursue policies considered extreme by the mainstream, including transgender craziness in sports for kids and objections to voter ID. Then there is "candidate quality" then and now. Democratic Senate winners in 2006 included James Webb (USMC war hero), a young Sherrod Brown in a still blue Ohio and John Tester, who was authentically Montana. MORNING GLORY: THE DEMOCRATS HAVE A 'FANATIC FOUR' OF EXTREMIST SENATE CANDIDATES This year they are running DSA’s Troy Jackson in Maine, extremist Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and scandal-plagued Mary Peltola in Alaska. Not sure what to call James Talarico, but he’s a very different candidate than, say, Bob Casey Jr., who beat Rick Santorum in PA in 2006. (Sherrod Brown is 20 years older and trying a comeback from being fired by Ohio voters two years ago. Brown is looking and sounding like Joe Biden in 2022, and voters know it is a six-year term.) On the spending front: Total midterm spending was roughly $2.8 billion in 2006. The numbers are not in yet for this cycle, but the estimates are that approximately $4 billion will be spent and that the GOP has a significant advantage. President Bush made 16 campaign appearances in October 2006. President Trump hit 30 or more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION GOPers should prep for another 2006, but should not be surprised if the results are not that bad. Senators Collins, Husted, Marshall and Sullivan have run great races. Challengers Mike Rogers in MI and Michele Tafoya in MN are five-star candidates running against 0 star Ds. Redistricting is the last wrinkle. A "big blue wave" could wash out the gains the redistricting push brought, but then again, voters are much more aware of political issues today than ever before. "Trust the people" was Churchill’s phrase, which he got from his father.  So we all should. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9b2fd726b22deeb6a49d3 SEAN PARNELL: The military needs more than recruiting ads — it needs to be seen te 2026-11-03T10:10:05.067Z SEAN PARNELL: The military needs more than recruiting ads — it needs to be seen Three years ago, Washington had written off a generation. Too soft, too unfit, too disconnected to serve. In 2023, the Army, Navy and Air Force all missed their recruiting goals. People in this town started asking out loud whether the all-volunteer force could survive. Some started talking about a draft. They were wrong about the kids. Under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, every active-duty service made its recruiting mission in fiscal year 2026, and most of them did it months early. The Army signed 61,500 future soldiers with more than four months to spare. The Navy raised its goal by 10 percent and still hit it in July. It finished the year with 45,112 sailors, three years after coming up 7,450 short of its goal. The Air Force and Space Force had met their goals by April. The Marines said it was the best recruiting environment they'd seen in years, and they already have half of next year's class under contract. RENEWED PATRIOTISM AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FUEL ARMY'S BIGGEST RECRUITING SURGE IN YEARS Since November 2024, the military has posted its best rate of recruiting mission achieved in more than 15 years. We did it while American troops were in combat in the Middle East. Across the active-duty force, we saw interest across all demographics, and women’s recruitment is up once again. That strength extended beyond active duty. The Navy Reserve finished at 113 percent of mission, Marine Corps Reserve at 108 percent, the Army National Guard at 102 percent, and the Army Reserve at 103 percent, its first time surpassing its goal in 10 years. The kids didn't change. The leadership did. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth told young Americans the truth. The military exists to fight and win. The work is hard. Earning your place in it is something to be proud of. It turns out a generation that had been told nothing was worth sacrificing for was hungry to hear that something is. I co-chair the Department of War Recruiting Task Force, and our job is to make sure this year’s success is a starting point, not a high-water mark. Records don't sustain themselves. If we want to keep setting them, I believe we have to do two things. Build propensity, the desire to serve, and create proximity, a military close enough to the American people that the desire turns into a decision. Propensity There's a photo that says this better than I can. A little boy, maybe five years old, stands ankle-deep in the surf in a swim shirt, holding up a small American flag. Two Army Apache helicopters are thundering low over the water in front of him. He's never going to forget that day. That's propensity. It comes from moments of awe. Apaches over the surf. Jets ripping over a stadium on a Friday night. A kid climbing into the hatch of a tank at the county fair. No ad campaign can do what those moments do. They make a kid want to be one of us. NAVY SAYS NO REPRIMANDS OR FIRINGS AFTER BLUE ANGELS’ LOW PASS OVER BEACHGOERS That's why this administration has approved more flyovers than any administration before it. The public does the rest. Every flyover is filmed and shared and passed around online, and that sharing costs the taxpayer nothing. We need to build on that with live demonstrations, special operations showcases, and Fleet Weeks that don't stop at the coast. There are river towns in the heartland that have never seen a Navy ship. They should. No one grows up wanting to be something they've never seen. Proximity I led an infantry platoon in Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division. Every grunt learns the same lesson fast: if you don't hold the ground, you lose it. You can clear a valley in an afternoon. Pull out, and someone else moves in. The only way to hold terrain is to be on it, every day. TRUMP PENTAGON LAUNCHES COMPETITION FOR AMERICA'S NEXT GREAT MILITARY BASE Recruiting is no different. The ground is every town in America, and for twenty years we've been pulling back from it. We consolidated onto fewer, bigger bases. We left the cities that used to see uniforms every day. Then we acted surprised when young people stopped thinking about serving. What we're left with is a force that's become a family business. We go back to military families again and again because they're the only Americans we still touch on a regular basis. Those families are the backbone of this country, and we owe them more than we can repay. But a force that only recruits from itself is burning through a reserve it can't replace. The Pentagon plans to add 44,000 service members next year. We won't find them unless we reach Americans who have never known anyone in uniform. Proximity is how we take that ground back. We want a recruiting presence in every town in America. Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in dress uniform at the county fair, the Friday night game and the Fourth of July parade, doing the work face to face. New recruits sworn in at halftime. Recruiters who are part of the community, not stuck in a strip-mall office. Guard units out where people can see them. You need both Neither one works alone. Propensity without proximity fades. That boy on the beach is going to need someone in uniform in his hometown when he turns 17. Proximity without propensity is just a recruiting table nobody stops at. Showing up again America's young people never stopped being willing to serve. We just stopped showing up. Under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, America is back, and so is military service. Now we have to make sure we never stop, in the stadiums, on the beaches, at the fairs and in every town a base will never reach. Propensity makes them want to serve. Proximity puts us there when they're ready. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9b2fb726b22deeb6a49c8 Trump Effort to Prove Rampant Noncitizen Voting Leads to Few Charges So Far te 2026-11-03T10:10:03.301Z Trump Effort to Prove Rampant Noncitizen Voting Leads to Few Charges So Far Just 236 people have been charged with voting-fraud-related offenses by the Trump administration, despite its unsubstantiated claims that fraud is widespread. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9b2fa726b22deeb6a49bf How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues. te 2026-11-03T10:10:02.450Z How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues. Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9b0a2726b22deeb6a48f0 PASTOR COREY BROOKS: El-Sayed's pitch to Black voters is the same old liberal condescension te 2026-11-03T10:00:02.113Z PASTOR COREY BROOKS: El-Sayed's pitch to Black voters is the same old liberal condescension Like most Americans, I've been following the election, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the last day we can vote. I have to admit that from the South Side of Chicago, I've been watching the state near me, Michigan, with a heavy heart. On Tuesday, voters there will decide whether or not to send Abdul El-Sayed to the United States Senate. He is a progressive who wants to implement Medicare for All, and he wants to abolish ICE. He has Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his corner (Britannica). What interests me about him is that he is part of a broader push on the left that sees American principles as the problem. El-Sayed says that he is not a socialist. He calls himself a capitalist, and the Democratic Socialists of America have never endorsed him. But one has to wonder if keeping that distance is part of his campaign strategy. Between 2017 and 2020, he spoke at six DSA chapter events and even gave the keynote speech at a 2019 fundraiser. The socialist organizers have called him "a longtime friend of Detroit DSA" (Fox News). In addition to this, 50 DSA members flew in from New York to knock on doors for him before the primary (Washington Examiner). I'll let Michigan decide what the most apt political label is for him. I'M DR. ABDUL EL-SAYED. THIS IS WHY I WANT MICHIGAN'S VOTE FOR SENATE He has made a concerted effort to show Black voters in the Detroit area that he is with them. He lost the city in the August primary, and since then he has visited Black churches, stood with Black pastors and put out an agenda for Black communities with housing timelines, minority business loans and school repairs. In September, he told a room full of female faith leaders in Detroit, "When it comes to Black communities in Michigan, when it comes to Black communities in America, there are unpaid debts that have long since come due that we are unwilling to acknowledge, let alone pay down."  It is important to notice the language here. He's talking to us as if we are people who are owed, as if our future depends on somebody else paying up. He sees us as members of the oppressed class, and he's trying to chill with us on that level, just like the good old White liberal used to do. I'M MIKE ROGERS. THIS IS WHY I WANT MICHIGAN'S VOTE FOR SENATE I've listened to him long enough to know that I can't find any of the things that I'd want to hear him say. He says nothing about embracing America without apology. Being an American means not relying on excuses, being responsible and taking accountability. But he says none of this. For 60 years, the left has talked to Black Americans this way, and I've seen the profound damage that kind of talk does in the communities that I serve. I have said this elsewhere. This socialism that candidates like El-Sayed lean heavily into is not a good thing. After all, we Black Americans were the first in America to truly live under the kind of government dependency that socialists now want for everyone. Though they were sold politically as programs that would lift us out of our history of oppression, the Great Society, the housing projects and welfare rules that punished marriage and work all trapped us in a vicious culture of dependency. EL-SAYED SCORES SINGLE-DAY FUNDRAISING RECORD AFTER HALEY STEVENS ENDORSES RIVAL In 1963, 23.6% of Black children were born to unmarried mothers. By 2023, the number had increased to 69%. Fathers were leaving, a check took the place of the man in the house, and marriage, faith and work started to look optional. Many Black Americans fled this life by using the American principles of uplift, and too many others found themselves in what has become known as the permanent Black underclass. That's what I see every day. I created Project H.O.O.D. to undo all of this damage with job training and character building, and by telling young people the truth, which is that government dependency doesn't have to be their destiny. DEMOCRAT HALEY STEVENS ENDORSES GOP SENATE NOMINEE MIKE ROGERS The people who rallied around El-Sayed have told us what they want. The DSA's 2026 program, "Workers Deserve More," has made the call for abolishing the Senate and the Electoral College and replacing the president and Supreme Court "with an executive and judiciary chosen by and subordinate to Congress." They literally want to take down the greatest form of government ever devised. They have also talked about the need to "draft a new constitution, and create a democratic socialist republic." In 2021, a DSA convention resolution said that the United States "has never been and will never be a force for liberation." Amy Wilhelm, who sits on the DSA's National Political Committee, said, "The role of socialists ... is really to facilitate the defeat of our own nation."  El-Sayed hasn't signed on to that program, and his own proposal is to end the filibuster. But these are the folks who walked his precincts, drumming up votes, and I'm pretty certain they'll want something for it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION A big part of why El-Sayed has advanced so far is White guilt. For a lot of White progressives, voting for a man like El-Sayed is a way to prove they're on the right side of race. They feel good backing a candidate who talks about debts owed to Black communities. It validates their social justice bona fides, and Black Detroit is left with the dependency. You can see the decay everywhere, and nobody stops to ask if more of the same socialist policies are working. The point here is not true Black uplift, but the innocence of White people, and El-Sayed is playing to that. El-Sayed has also used White guilt to protect himself. He has faced recent allegations that his family may have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. In 2012, his half-sister wrote online about "an amazing talk with my mom about her activism in the Muslim Brotherhood during the early 70s while she was in college." When he was asked about it, he said his family has no ties to the group and called the post "hearsay evidence from a tweet."  Fact-checkers haven't found evidence that he himself has ties to the Brotherhood, and he has disavowed it. But when he went on "Meet the Press," he asked, "Why is this even a subject of debate?" When a voter at a town hall asked him to disavow the group, he said, "Sure, yeah, absolutely," and then went after the man: "You assume ... that because I am Muslim, that somehow I would have some allegiance to something that is not our Constitution."  No reporter wants to be called an Islamophobe, just as nobody wants to be called a racist. It is the same fear that White guilt runs on, and he counts on that fear to make the question go away. What all of this reveals is that there is nothing new about El-Sayed. Like the White liberal before him, he speaks to Black Americans as people who are owed, and he leans on the same socialist ideas that have already failed us. Every day I work to lift up members of my community with American principles, and those in Michigan who vote for Abdul El-Sayed are voting in the opposite direction. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9abf2726b22deeb6a47ac U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure te 2026-11-03T09:40:02.606Z U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9a99a726b22deeb6a4762 Will Arizona Republicans show up on Election Day? The answer could reshape the state Capitol te 2026-11-03T09:30:02.845Z Will Arizona Republicans show up on Election Day? The answer could reshape the state Capitol (Illustration via Getty Images Plus) Republicans nominally outnumber Democrats in Arizona by 283,000 voters. But in a political environment where voters overwhelmingly think President Donald Trump is doing a terrible job and poll after poll shows they plan to take out their frustrations on GOP candidates up and down the ballot, that figure will matter far less when the polls close Tuesday night than who actually showed up to cast their votes. And if dampened enthusiasm among Republican voters means they stay home in large numbers, it could spell the end for GOP control of Arizona government.  “Republicans are counting on a stellar Election Day turnout,” said Paul Bentz, a Republican political strategist and pollster. “They need it to keep these races competitive.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE While the most prominent boosters for Arizona Republican candidates on social media are boasting about an increase in early voting among GOP voters and say it’s a sign that the expected Democratic wave won’t materialize in 2026 — at least in the Grand Canyon State — Bentz said he’s skeptical. “They’re acting like the voters have returned to early (voting) and the cavalry is coming over the hill on Election Day,” he said. “But I don’t know if that’s what will happen.” Former Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Gina Swoboda is convinced that it won’t happen. What we’re seeing this year in early voting — as of Nov. 1, more than 1.6 million ballots had been cast, with Republicans nursing a miniscule 16,000-vote edge over Democrats — is the inverse of 2022, when Trump and gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake told GOP voters to abandon mail-in ballots in favor of showing up at a polling site on Election Day. Now, she said, Trump and Republicans are pleading with voters to return their early ballots, and many have listened. But that necessarily means that any surge of voters on Election Day will be smaller. “We have cannibalized Election Day voters,” Swoboda said. “That bullet is out of our gun.” Democratic campaign consultant Rodd McLeod said that the “insane Republican jihad against early voting” that Trump and others pushed in 2022 and, to a lesser extent, in 2024 seems to be subsiding, and the result is pools of consistent voters being shifted from one method of casting ballots to another — something that some are mistaking for a surge in voting that will increase the total. “If the people who are voting early this year are reliable voters, that is not necessarily an indicator that they’re doing well (on turnout),” he said. “They won’t have the Election Day turnout they expect.” Daniel Scarpinato, a Republican campaign strategist who oversaw the effort to defend the GOP’s majority in the Arizona Senate, said there are still a lot of votes on the table, and there are lots of “perfect voters” — those who have cast ballots in at least three of the last four elections — who will vote on Election Day. “And there’s a lot more of those on the Republican side of the aisle,” he said. “Those are really reliable voters.” But there is a very real enthusiasm gap, McLeod said, that is borne out in polling both in Arizona and across the nation: Republicans are unhappy with Trump’s second term and the political tides are favoring Democrats this election. The combination of that and candidates at the top of the ticket that are all-in on MAGA means some will cross party lines to vote for Democrats, while others will protest by opting out of voting altogether, he said. Republican voters skipping the election could prove disastrous for the GOP’s nearly uninterrupted 60-year control of the Arizona Legislature. There are signs that is exactly what’s happening. And because control of each legislative chamber hinges on just a handful of closely fought races where the winners are likely to be those candidates and parties who manage to get more of their voters to the polls, Democrats could have their best electoral showing ever in Arizona.   An internal Republican analysis of early ballots cast this year compared to 2022 shared with the Arizona Mirror by a veteran political operative found that the election-over-election increase in GOP early voters this year is almost entirely made up of voters who shifted from Election Day four years ago to mailing in a ballot this year. And that shift is masking more than 158,000 reliable early Republican voters who haven’t yet returned their ballots — and might not vote at all. That figure includes more than 34,000 who are the most committed GOP voters: people who had voted early in at least three of the last four primary elections, but who skipped this year’s primary. The analysis shows that the largest pools of the reliable early Republican voters who haven’t yet cast a ballot live in affluent, college-educated suburbs — and in many cases, in the competitive legislative district races that will determine whether Republicans retain their decades-long grip on power at the state Capitol. Swoboda, the former AZGOP chairwoman, said she shares the frustration those voters have. “I don’t think they’re coming back, because they feel betrayed and knifed. And it’s not just this year — they’ll never vote again,” she said. “I feel that way. If I wasn’t an accidental political operative, I wouldn’t have voted this year.” Tony Cani, a Democratic campaign consultant, said the GOP candidates at the top of the ticket — Andy Biggs in the governor’s race, secretary of state nominee Alexander Kolodin and attorney general hopeful Warren Petersen — know the turnout figures are trending badly for Republicans. That’s why, he said, they’ve spent the final days of the campaign focused on getting GOP voters to the polls instead of making a “real closing argument” to Arizona voters.  “They ran a campaign thinking the voter registration advantage would be enough,” he said.  “But the cancer of Trump in the Republican Party isn’t skipping people,” Cani added, explaining that the president’s unpopularity is an albatross around the necks of GOP candidates in every race. And even if some of those holdout Republican early voters do come home on Election Day and head to the polls, either to vote or drop off their early ballot, there’s no guarantee they’ll back the GOP candidates, said DJ Quinlan, a Democratic strategist and former executive director of the Arizona Democratic Party. “The floor has shifted so much that it may not matter,” he said, noting that sky high gas prices because of Trump’s war in Iran and continued inflation have turned many right-of-center independent voters and “normal Republicans” against the GOP in this election.  “The real question is how many Republican legislators get wiped out,” Quinlan said, adding that he thinks Democrats will win at least one legislative chamber. Swoboda said if that happens, it will be a case of Republican legislators reaping what they’ve sown by electing ideologues more interested in power than in governing.  “They’re unlikable people acting in an unlikeable manner,” she said, speaking of the conservative bloc that wields the most power at the legislature. “The Arizona Freedom Caucus is … vindictive people who just want power over their enemies.” If tens of thousands of otherwise reliable GOP voters stay home, it could be cataclysmic for Republicans in Arizona, said Bentz, the pollster. The worst case scenario, he said, would be akin to the mirror image of the 2010 election, when the Tea Party wave led Republicans to supermajority control of both legislative chambers: Democrats would win all of the statewide offices and both the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives. That’s what Swoboda believes will happen when the dust settles on the 2026 election. “It’s a perfect storm. I think we’re going to get destroyed. It’ll be a blue trifecta,” she said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9a4e9726b22deeb6a454a The battle for Congress is just the beginning. Here's what's at stake on Election Day te 2026-11-03T09:10:01.719Z The battle for Congress is just the beginning. Here's what's at stake on Election Day It's Election Day in America, with voters heading to the polls to determine control of the U.S. House and Senate for the next two years. Republicans are defending their slim congressional majorities, but President Donald Trump predicts the GOP will hold the House and Senate for the final two years of his presidency. "We're going to win and let's make the next two years bigger and better and stronger than ever before," Trump told supporters Sunday night at a rally in Kansas. But Republicans are fighting political history, as the party in power in Washington has traditionally lost seats during midterm election years. The GOP also faces a challenging political climate fueled by persistent inflation tied in part to what polls show is an unpopular war with Iran and Trump's increasingly negative approval ratings. DEMOCRACY 2026: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The GOP is also facing a potential turnout deficit, with public opinion polls indicating Democrats are more energized than Republicans to cast ballots in the midterms. Early voting in the midterms has shattered previous records, with more than 54 million people already casting ballots, according to the Associated Press. That's nearly nine million more ballots cast in early voting than in 2022, the previous midterm elections. With early voting traditionally favoring Democrats, Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters, pointing to Election Day turnout, recently told Fox News Digital, "If our voters turn out, we win." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The political climate has the GOP playing plenty of defense on the campaign trail, as the president tries to energize the GOP base. Trump's event in red-leaning Kansas, which he touted as his 30th rally over the past month, came hours after the Fox News Power Rankings shifted the state's Senate race from Lean Republican to Toss-up. Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton, who is challenging GOP Sen. Roger Marshall, is aiming to become the first Democrat in nearly a century to win a Senate election in Kansas. The Fox News Power Rankings, as well as many of the leading nonpartisan political handicappers, point to Democrats retaking control of the House, with the majority in the Senate a toss-up heading into Election Day. "Think of what is possible tomorrow: Democrats can flip the House, take back the Senate, and stop Trump’s harmful agenda," Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin spotlighted, in an Election Eve social media post. Also up for grabs in this year's elections — governorships in 36 of the 50 states. Plus, all but four states are holding legislative elections. And voters will also weigh in on 145 statewide ballot measures in states from coast to coast. The big question with Election Day upon us — have the public opinion polls that point to a potential blue wave undercounted Republican voters? LEAVITT SAYS TRUMP DEFYING MIDTERM HEADWINDS AS HE BARNSTORMS COUNTRY We'll find out in the coming hours. Until then, here's a closer look at what's up for grabs on Election Day 2026. Republicans currently control the chamber 53-47, which means Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win back the majority. The GOP needs to hold at least 50 seats to retain control of the chamber, since Republican Vice President JD Vance is the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. Besides Kansas, Republicans are also playing defense in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas, which are all rated toss-ups in the Power Rankings. They're also defending seats in competitive races in Kansas, which is rated Lean Republican, and Ohio, which is rated Lean Democrat. Democrats are on defense in Michigan, Minnesota and New Hampshire. The GOP is hanging on to a razor-thin majority in the House, with Democrats needing a net gain of just three seats to reach 218, which would hand them the majority. A good night for the Democrats could see them ending up with as many as 240 seats in the 435-seat chamber, according to the Power Rankings. But if Republicans have a good night, they could end up with 212 seats. That’s six short of a majority, but enough to make life difficult for the next Democratic House speaker, who would have to balance the demands of the moderate and far-left wings of the party. The earliest-closing districts on election night will give some sense of the House’s future. "Keep an eye on Kentucky’s 6th District, which covers Lexington and a large central area of the state. Trump won here by 15 points in the last presidential election. Thanks to a combination of left-leaning college voters and farmers grappling with higher costs, it looks close this cycle," Remy Numa, a Fox News contributor who steers the network's Power Rankings, said. There are currently 26 Republican and 24 Democratic governors. The Power Rankings list three states where the GOP controls the governor's office – Alaska, Nevada and Georgia – as toss-ups. Wisconsin, which has an open Democratic-controlled governor's office, is also rated a toss-up. The gubernatorial races in red states Florida, Kansas and Texas are rated Lean Republican, according to the Power Rankings. Meanwhile, the showdowns in Arizona, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and Oregon are rated Lean Democrat. Referendums requiring voters to present identification when they show up at the polls, or bans on noncitizen voting, are on the ballot in 11 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota and West Virginia. Voters in Alaska will also decide if they want to repeal the state’s ranked choice voting system, open primaries and a campaign finance disclosure rule. Voters approved the current system in 2020 and narrowly kept it in 2024. But the voting system has come under fresh scrutiny amid the controversy over a potential spoiler candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race. Voters in Virginia will decide whether the right to vote should be restored to convicted felons upon their release. California's Proposition 40 is making national headlines. The measure, the first of its kind, would slap a one-time 5% tax on wealth for Californians worth over $1 billion, with the vast majority of the revenue generated going to pay for healthcare. Also in the spotlight is a millionaires' tax in Washington state. If passed, the referendum would repeal a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million a year, which state lawmakers recently approved. Washington state currently does not have a personal income tax. Voters in Maryland, Missouri and Colorado weigh in on ballot measures on congressional redistricting, as the mid-decade redistricting fight between Democrats and Republicans will be waged again in 2028. Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington state have referendums on transgender students’ participation in sports. Colorado also has a referendum on blocking gender transition surgeries for minors and preventing state or federal funding from being used for those operations. Voters in Missouri weigh in on repealing a right to abortion and banning gender transition medical care for children. Meanwhile, an Idaho initiative would overturn one of the nation's strictest abortion bans, while Virginia and Nevada voters decide on establishing a right to abortion in their state constitutions. California, Colorado and Arizona hold ballot measures on policy around energy, transportation and development. The first poll closings come at 6 p.m. ET, with the final poll closings happening at 1 a.m. ET. 6 p.m. ET: Polls close in parts of Kentucky and Indiana. 7 p.m. ET: Polls close in Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia. The final polls in Kentucky and Indiana close. And most polls in Florida and New Hampshire close. 7:30 p.m. ET: Polls close in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. 8 p.m. ET: Polls close in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Washington, D.C. The remaining polls in Florida and New Hampshire close. Most polls close in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. 8:30 p.m. ET: Polls close in Arkansas. 9 p.m. ET: Polls close in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The final polls close in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. 10 p.m. ET: Polls close in Montana and Utah. Most polls also close in Idaho and Oregon. 11 p.m. ET: Polls close in California and Washington state, with the remaining polls in Idaho and Oregon also closing. Midnight ET: Polls in all of Hawaii and most of Alaska close, with the remaining polls in Alaska closing at 1 a.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae996da726b22deeb6a41a1 Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe’s startup scene te 2026-11-03T08:10:02.500Z Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe’s startup scene Evertrue Capital announces $17M debut fund to back early stage AI and fintech. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae99483726b22deeb6a4150 Ex-Chicago FBI chief sues DOJ, claims he was ousted over failed anti-ICE prosecutions te 2026-11-03T08:00:03.007Z Ex-Chicago FBI chief sues DOJ, claims he was ousted over failed anti-ICE prosecutions The former chief of the FBI's Chicago field office said he was forced out of his job after he says he was wrongly blamed for the failed prosecution of six people who protested against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Windy City, according to a lawsuit he filed on Monday. Douglas DePodesta sued top Justice Department officials, alleging that federal prosecutors pushed "politically motivated prosecutions" against Chicago demonstrators before gathering evidence, according to the lawsuit. He said his superiors notified him that FBI Director Kash Patel pushed for his ouster before he was forced to resign over the summer. "I saw the writing on the wall," DePodesta told The Associated Press. DePodesta accused the top federal prosecutor in Illinois, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros, of launching a "campaign" within the DOJ to blame him after the so-called "Broadview Six" case fell apart earlier this year. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS LOST OR ABANDONED HUNDREDS OF LAWSUITS AGAINST ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS, MIGRANTS: REPORT Hours after the lawsuit was filed, U.S. District Judge April Perry ordered Boutros and three of his assistant attorneys to testify under oath on Nov. 16 in the failed "Broadview Six" case. "There is more than an adequate factual basis for the Court to pursue an inquiry as to whether willful false statements were made to the court," Perry wrote in the order. Federal prosecutors brought charges against roughly 30 protesters during the federal immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz, but many of those charges have since been dropped or dismissed. DePodesta’s lawsuit alleges that Boutros faced pressure from the DOJ throughout the immigration crackdown to slap protesters with felony charges. "Boutros sent DePodesta emails demanding that DePodesta open FBI investigations into individuals with political views or affiliations in opposition to the Trump administration," DePodesta’s attorneys wrote in the complaint. Boutros often pressured assistant U.S. attorneys to press charges "before investigating the objective evidence," according to the lawsuit, which says he wanted felony charges when assistant U.S. attorneys "favored misdemeanors or no charges at all." Last October, Boutros charged six people with conspiring to obstruct a federal officer, a felony, in connection with their actions during a protest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview. Grand jury transcripts later turned over to the court showed that grand jurors twice declined to indict the six people as prosecutors sought charges, according to The Associated Press. Boutros dropped all charges against the six people in May as the court moved to investigate possible prosecutorial misconduct. Boutros "repeatedly complained to his superiors in Washington" that the failure was DePodesta's fault "to deflect attention from his own malfeasance," DePodesta's attorneys wrote in the lawsuit. DePodesta denied Boutros’ claims to his superiors at the FBI, and they conceded that he was only being forced out of his job due to the "political pressure Boutros created," according to the suit. The complaint alleges Boutros told DOJ leadership that DePodesta and his sister-in-law, Nancy DePodesta, who is an attorney representing one of the six former defendants, "conspired to destroy" the case. PRITZKER CALLS FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS INTO ICE AGENTS OVER ‘MIDWAY BLITZ’ CONDUCT "There is no one at the FBI who took their oath of office and their ethical and moral responsibilities more seriously than Doug," Nancy DePodesta said in a statement to The Associated Press, adding that it is "both heartbreaking and shameful that he was forced out of his position based on what appear to be utterly false rumors spread by" Boutros. In September, one of the prosecutors on the "Broadview Six" case abruptly resigned, writing in a resignation letter that Boutros had "scapegoated and publicly vilified" her. She filed a motion asking the court to treat her as an independent party moving forward. The former defendants have asked the judge to appoint a special counsel to probe possible misconduct by prosecutors. At an Oct. 1 hearing, Perry ordered further "fact-finding" about communications between Boutros’ office and DOJ leadership. Boutros has previously denied that politics played a role in charging decisions. Fox News Digital reached out to the DOJ for comment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9922f726b22deeb6a3e1b Governor Hobbs Prioritizes Morning Hike, Campaigning Over Emergency Relief After Deadly Historic Flooding  te 2026-11-03T07:50:07.317Z Governor Hobbs Prioritizes Morning Hike, Campaigning Over Emergency Relief After Deadly Historic Flooding  By Staff Reporter | As Arizona families mourned loved ones and homes lost in this weekend’s historic flooding and lawmakers pleaded for emergency relief, Gov. Katie Hobbs went for a morning hike to work off the stress of her reelection campaign.  “Nothing like hitting the trail for a morning hike before hitting the campaign trail,” posted Hobbs. Nothing like hitting the trail for a morning hike before hitting the campaign trail. pic.twitter.com/t01PglGGne — Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) November 2, 2026 As Hobbs was hiking, Arizona families were assessing the scope of what they’d lost. Among them, two men who perished in the floodwaters that ravaged Flagstaff: one who remains unidentified as of this report, and Williams Singavarapu, 73. Another man, 63-year-old Benny Sutton Jr. from Yavapai County, remains missing near the Castle Springs area. Initial tallies indicate that dozens of homes have been flooded and destroyed.  Floodwaters also trapped residents in the area and destroyed critical infrastructure, resulting in evacuation orders for multiple communities.  FLOODWATERS TRAP RESIDENTS AS ROOFTOP RESCUES UNFOLD IN SEDONA A dangerous flood emergency is unfolding in Sedona, Arizona, where rapidly rising waters have surrounded homes and left residents stranded. At least SIX ROOFTOP EVACUATIONS have been reported as Oak Creek rises… pic.twitter.com/BNBl5K5rpL — Michael Bradbury (@MrMBB333) November 1, 2026 Porter mountain rd, by the Humane Society. The bridge is gone! People nearby ran as the pipe shifted toward them in the rushing floodwater. pic.twitter.com/7liWJT5Q0d — Mountain Daily Star (@MtnDailyStar) November 2, 2026 Viewer videos from this morning show drivers traveling through flooding on I-17 near Munds Park. pic.twitter.com/Oy0L1aVbKq — ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) November 1, 2026 HEARTBREAKING SCENES FROM OAK CREEK 📍 Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona 🇺🇸 The flooding in Oak Creek through Sedona is absolutely intense. The water is roaring, roads are gone, and homes near the creek are under serious threat. This is not just rain — this is a community in… pic.twitter.com/KNWI3Vx82W — 🥷🏽 (@Whi_rlz) November 1, 2026 As floods ravaged multiple counties throughout the state, Hobbs drove past the displaced residents to head to Tucson for several campaign stops as part of a final push to secure enough votes for reelection. Lowering costs and standing up for small businesses will always be one of my top priorities. Thank you to Gibson Food Hall & Market for showing @johngiles4AZ and me around their beautiful business today here in Tucson. pic.twitter.com/yTfinu6nOD — Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) November 2, 2026 As @johngiles4AZ and I have traveled the state, we’ve seen how hard our volunteers have worked to make this moment happen. I couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who's knocked doors, talked to friends and family, and fought every day for the freedom, opportunity, and security… pic.twitter.com/3vrtSzBJcT — Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) November 2, 2026 Residents questioned why Hobbs wasn’t taking action to provide emergency relief earlier, noting that their neighbors were trapped by the flooding. The roads are washed out on all sides of my community to the point that me and all my neighbors are effectively trapped here, but it’s a relief to know it’s a nice day for our governor to go on a recreational hike. https://t.co/NIScvyQarS — Matt Mead (@whodamoose) November 2, 2026 Multiple Republican lawmakers had urged the governor to call a state of emergency as early as Sunday night. State Rep. Walt Blackman (R-LD-7) had pleaded for emergency aid for his constituents and the surrounding areas. Blackman also petitioned Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) to coordinate federal support for the congressman’s district. Blackman expressed particular concern for the rural and tribal communities where existing aid and resources are already scarcer than in other parts of the state.  “Families facing rising water need immediate help, clear information, and a reliable path to recovery,” said Blackman. “Rural and tribal communities cannot be overlooked. A washed-out road can cut a family off from medical care, groceries, and emergency services. We need direct coordination with people on the ground to identify unmet needs and get help where it belongs.” State Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-LD-3) asked Hobbs to call a state of emergency due to the potential for Arizonans to be stranded with no way to vote. 🚨 Emergency Declaration Needed in Maricopa County To Protect Election Day Access for Flood Impacted Rio Verde Foothills Voters Washed out roads in Rio Verde Foothills could keep voters from the polls tomorrow. The right to vote is the foundation of every other right Arizonans… pic.twitter.com/Xz76ugaT8v — Rep. Alexander Kolodin (@realAlexKolodin) November 2, 2026 It wasn’t until later on Monday afternoon that Hobbs fulfilled the request of the lawmakers for emergency relief. The announcement immediately unlocked $200,000 in emergency funding for local communities.  The safety of every Arizonan is my top priority. Today, I declared a Statewide State of Emergency to unlock critical funding and state resources for communities impacted by recent severe storms and flash flooding. We're working closely with local leaders to clear roads, repair… pic.twitter.com/XzUrc5kZRJ — Governor Katie Hobbs (@GovernorHobbs) November 2, 2026 Conditions remain dangerous in multiple counties, though the rainfall ceased on Monday.  The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the closure of the following roads: State Route 87 north of Winslow, milepost 344 to 346;  State Route 87 south of State Route 264, mileposts 398 to 400; State Route 89A between Sedona and Kachina Village, mileposts 375 to 397;  U.S. 191 in Rock Point, mileposts 496 to 494;  State Route 288 between mileposts 271 and 302; and, State Route 377 northbound north of Heber-Overgaard, mileposts 1 to 33.  ADOT regularly provides real-time traffic information on az551.gov and the AZ511 app. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Governor Hobbs Prioritizes Morning Hike, Campaigning Over Emergency Relief After Deadly Historic Flooding  first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae98d80726b22deeb6a39eb Arizona Judge Invalidates State’s Cage-Free Egg Mandate te 2026-11-03T07:30:08.682Z Arizona Judge Invalidates State’s Cage-Free Egg Mandate By Matthew Holloway | A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has declared Arizona’s cage-free egg rule invalid and unenforceable, finding that the Arizona Department of Agriculture lacked the specific statutory authorization required to impose the mandate. In his ruling, Judge Scott A. Blaney granted part of the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment and denied the state’s competing motion. The challenge was brought by Tucson restaurateur Grant Krueger and Union Hospitality Group, represented by the Goldwater Institute and Pacific Legal Foundation. The rule, adopted in 2022, required, with limited exceptions, that egg-laying hens in Arizona be housed in cage-free environments and that eggs sold in the state come from hens housed under those conditions. Egg ranches with fewer than 20,000 egg-laying hens were exempt. Arizona restaurateur sues the "egg bureaucrats" to stop illegal power grab. Today Goldwater and @PacificLegal are challenging a cage-free egg mandate that bureaucrats imposed with no checks and balances. Read about the lawsuit here: https://t.co/kD0o9rZsPZ — Goldwater Institute (@GoldwaterInst) November 16, 2023 Blaney concluded that the regulation violated A.R.S. § 41-1030(D)(3), which prohibits agencies from making rules that are not specifically authorized by statute. The Agriculture Department relied on A.R.S. § 3-710(J), which requires its director to “adopt rules for poultry husbandry and the production of eggs sold in this state.” Blaney found that general authority insufficient to authorize the cage-free requirements. “[T]he language of the statute must not only be broad enough to authorize or permit the mandates/standards that the agency seeks to impose through its rule, that authorization must also be specific enough to suggest that the Legislature contemplated or anticipated the mandates or standards in the proposed rule,” Blaney wrote. The judge found that the department’s interpretation would effectively remove the word “specifically” from the statutory restriction on agency rulemaking. “Nothing in the broad language of the statute suggests that the Legislature intended to specifically authorize Defendant to institute an entirely new ban on the sale of all eggs that were not produced in a ‘cage free’ environment, with only a limited exemption for small producers,” the ruling stated. The plaintiffs also challenged the constitutionality of the Legislature’s delegation of authority to the department. Blaney expressly declined to decide that argument because the statutory issue resolved the dispute. He likewise found it unnecessary to decide whether the rule was reasonably necessary. The court’s findings addressed the regulation’s anticipated financial effects on consumers and restaurants. Holding other factors constant, Blaney found that cage-free requirements increase egg prices for consumers and retailers. The ruling cited the department’s own rulemaking estimates, including a projected long-run wholesale increase of 39 cents per dozen and estimated annual consumer costs of $2.71 to $8.79 per person. Those figures were projections associated with the rule, rather than findings of actual statewide losses. The department had concluded during rulemaking that anticipated public and animal welfare benefits outweighed the potential economic costs. Union Hospitality Group purchased 104,040 eggs between November 2022 and October 2023, the ruling stated. The court found that the mandate would restrict the restaurant group’s purchasing options and would very likely increase its costs for eggs and egg products. Blaney also found that Krueger would face restricted purchasing choices and higher prices as an individual consumer. Those anticipated effects supported the plaintiffs’ standing to challenge the regulation. Implementation had already been delayed. According to the ruling, the department suspended full implementation until 2027 amid bird flu, egg shortages, and rising prices. In March 2025, Gov. Katie Hobbs directed a further delay until 2034. The court cited the department’s expectation that postponement would allow additional producers to supply Arizona and help reduce prices through increased availability. Goldwater Institute Vice President for Legal Affairs Timothy Sandefur credited HB 2599, the 2021 legislation that established the specific-authorization requirement, as central to the challenge. “Today’s ruling is not only a win for businesses and consumers in Arizona, but a superb example of how the administrative state—perhaps the single largest threat to constitutional democracy in this country—can be reined in,” Sandefur wrote. “Bureaucratic agencies too often exercise the legislative, executive, and judicial powers together, in violation of one of our most important constitutional principles, in order to write rules that have the force of the law—even though the employees of these agencies have never been elected by the people.” Sandefur broadened his argument, adding, “And it’s not just questions about food production—which are important enough. Virtually every aspect of our lives today is touched in some manner by the power of the administrative state. That threatens to turn our free society into what we call the Permission Society—in which the individual has no rights, but only permissions, and must ask the government ‘mother may I?’ for every act in his or her life.” Blaney directed the plaintiffs to submit a proposed judgment by November 20, along with any application for attorney’s fees and taxable costs. Defendants will have 20 days afterward to submit objections or responses. The ruling did not award a specific amount in fees or costs. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Judge Invalidates State’s Cage-Free Egg Mandate first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae98d7a726b22deeb6a3974 Apple Watch’s AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing te 2026-11-03T07:30:02.353Z Apple Watch’s AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing Now in beta: Apple's new Audio Intelligence features can help you remember what someone said or take notes on conversations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae98b27726b22deeb6a3934 Scottsdale Reopens Renovated Monterra Event Venue At WestWorld te 2026-11-03T07:20:07.279Z Scottsdale Reopens Renovated Monterra Event Venue At WestWorld By Ethan Faverino | The City of Scottsdale celebrated the reopening of Monterra at WestWorld following extensive renovations that transformed the longtime event venue into a fully climate-controlled facility capable of hosting weddings, corporate gatherings, and community events year-round. City officials and WestWorld partners marked the reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on October 23, highlighting the improvements and the city’s expanded role in managing the facility. Originally opened in 1990, Monterra operated under a private agreement for more than three decades before the Scottsdale City Council approved transferring operating rights to the city in November 2024. The venue is now managed directly by the city as part of WestWorld of Scottsdale, providing additional opportunities to host private celebrations, banquets, and receptions associated with the facility’s signature events. “Bringing Monterra back into city operation gives us an opportunity to make better use of a community asset,” said City Manager Greg Caton. “These improvements expand what WestWorld can offer throughout the year, whether we’re hosting a local celebration or welcoming visitors for one of Scottsdale’s signature events.” The renovations included the installation of a new heating and cooling system, a new roof, updated indoor and outdoor flooring, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The city also upgraded the facility’s restrooms to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Located at the western end of WestWorld, Monterra features a ballroom with a full bar, three outdoor function spaces, and patios overlooking the facility’s 20-acre polo field and the McDowell Mountains. The venue offers approximately 5,580 square feet of space, with a reception capacity of 800 guests, theater-style seating for 500, and banquet seating for 450. WestWorld’s food and beverage partner, M Culinary Concepts, will provide exclusive catering and bar services for events hosted at the facility. According to city officials, the improvements are intended to expand Monterra’s availability throughout the year, particularly during Arizona’s warmer months, while accommodating events ranging from, business meetings and conventions to weddings and private celebrations. “Monterra pairs views of the McDowell Mountains with the convenience of being right here at WestWorld,” said WestWorld Director Cassie Johnson. “With the new climate-control system and updated spaces, we can welcome guests year-round and help event organizers bring everything from a wedding reception to a large banquet together in one location.” In September, the Scottsdale City Council approved a one-year pilot program establishing daily rental rates of $3,000 Thursday through Sunday and $750 Monday through Wednesday. The rates were developed following a market study of comparable event venues. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Scottsdale Reopens Renovated Monterra Event Venue At WestWorld first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae97d11726b22deeb6a3581 Mamdani threatens to sue Trump admin over ICE's use of city-owned lots for immigration enforcement te 2026-11-03T06:20:01.786Z Mamdani threatens to sue Trump admin over ICE's use of city-owned lots for immigration enforcement New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat, threatened to sue the Trump administration over Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) reported use of city-owned parking lots to stage immigration enforcement operations without the city's authorization. In a letter addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, acting ICE Director David Venturella and ICE New York field office Director Kenneth Genalo, Mamdani said he is "deeply troubled" by reports of ICE agents "using property owned by the City of New York to stage enforcement operations," which the mayor said is unauthorized and illegal. "This use of City property in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement is unauthorized and is therefore illegal, endangers City residents, and sows fear among those who seek to access City property," Mamdani wrote in the letter. "If your agents continue any unauthorized use of these lots, New York City will take legal action to prevent this unlawful commandeering of City property." DEMOCRAT MAYOR BLASTED BY DHS FOR 'HUNTING DOWN' PROPERTY OWNERS LEASING TO ICE: 'UNHINGED' According to the mayor's letter, ICE agents have reportedly parked their vehicles and conducted meetings in several city-owned, unstaffed parking lots, including in a parking lot at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx as well as in parking lots along 111th Street on the west side of Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, which is located next to a city-run preschool and several cultural institutions welcome hundreds of children and families every day. "ICE has not secured any authorization from the City to use these lots for immigration enforcement. To be clear: the City does not authorize ICE using its property in this manner," Mamdani wrote. "Parking lots connected to City parks are reserved for the safe use and enjoyment of New Yorkers and visitors who wish to use our parks," he continued. "Use of these lots for other purposes, including ICE’s reported use of these lots, amounts to unauthorized activity on City property. Accordingly, you must immediately issue guidance to your agents prohibiting them from using any City lots to stage or conduct enforcement operations." Mamdani added that New York City "deeply values its immigrant communities and will continue to use all available lawful means to ensure their safety, well-being, and ability to navigate the City and its resources without fear." MAMDANI CALLS ICE A 'ROGUE' AGENCY AFTER NYC SHOOTING, CLAIMS AGENTS VIEW LAW AS 'MERELY A SUGGESTION' Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment. Last month, Mamdani and other New York Democratic leaders pushed for the city’s private parking lot owners to ban ICE from their properties. "In solidarity with immigrant New Yorkers and in our shared commitment to the City we love, we ask that you do not rent, lend or otherwise make your property available to ICE as a staging area for its enforcement operations," the mayor wrote in a letter to property owners and operators. MAMDANI SAYS EVEN IF HE CAN GET ALONG WITH TRUMP, HE STILL DEMANDS THAT 'ICE SHOULD BE ABOLISHED' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., were among more than 100 elected officials who signed on to Mamdani's October letter. Mamdani has previously pushed for ICE to be abolished, including after an ICE agent shot and killed Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston in July and after another ICE agent shot and wounded Dominican national Oscar Belgal during an enforcement operation in New York City last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae97abf726b22deeb6a350b NAU football makes third straight second-half comeback in win at Southern Utah te 2026-11-03T06:10:07.417Z NAU football makes third straight second-half comeback in win at Southern Utah NAU football overcame a third straight halftime deficit amid a career day for Quran Gossett in his return from injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae97159726b22deeb6a321b Trump DOJ Targets 405 Ballots. Some May Belong to U.S. Citizens te 2026-11-03T05:30:01.771Z Trump DOJ Targets 405 Ballots. Some May Belong to U.S. Citizens The DOJ wants Washington to hold back ballots from 400-plus alleged noncitizens, though its own letter says some may be citizens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96f0c726b22deeb6a31a9 Carrie Sue Sartain te 2026-11-03T05:20:12.776Z Carrie Sue Sartain Carrie Sue Sartain was born on Aug. 26, 1958, in Phoenix, to Don and Margret Holgate. She grew up alongside her three brothers, Dan, Edward and Scott, who were an important part of her life. On Sept. 8, 1979, Carrie married the love of her life, Steve Sartain. Together, they built a life centered on love, family and faith. In 1997, Carrie and Steve moved to Winslow, where they raised their four beautiful children: April, Jill, Kelli and Jacob. Her family was the heart of her world, and being a wife and mother was among her greatest blessings. Carrie dedicated part of her life to working with NACOG Head Start, where she touched the lives of countless children and parents. Through her work, she had the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families in her community, leaving a lasting impression on those she served. Carrie was a woman of strong faith who faced life with strength and love. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a cherished friend. Her love for her family, her caring heart, and her faith were defining parts of who she was. The lives she touched and the love she shared will continue to be remembered by all who knew her. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Margret Holgate; her beloved husband, Steve Sartain; and her oldest daughter, April. Carrie will be deeply missed and forever loved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96f0b726b22deeb6a31a0 Notice of Trustee’s Sale IDSPub. #0317728 te 2026-11-03T05:20:11.975Z Notice of Trustee’s Sale IDSPub. #0317728 Notice of Trustee's Sale Recorded on: 10/1/2026 TS No.: AZ-26-1063063-BF Order No. : 2007516984 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/19/2023 and recorded 7/20/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-09530 in the office of the County Recorder of NAVAJO County, Arizona. Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 1/11/2027 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: In the courtyard of the Navajo County Governmental Complex located at 100 Code Talkers Drive, Holbrook, AZ 86025 Legal Description: LOT 24, TIMBER RIDGE, ACCORDING TO BOOK 18 OF MAPS, PAGE 45 AND AMENDED IN BOOK 18 OF MAPS, PAGE 50, RECORDS OF NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 200 TIMBER RIDGE LOOP, SHOW LOW, AZ 85901 Tax Parcel Number: 210-47-024 Original Principal Balance: $410,815.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. C/O LoanCare, LLC 3637 Sentara Way Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): RAYMOND FRANK CIESLAK AND NEESIE GRACE CIESLAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE 200 TIMBER RIDGE LOOP, SHOW LOW, AZ 859010000 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: (866) 645-7711 Sales Line: 800-758-8052 Login to: www.xome.com Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 AZ-26-1063063-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. TS No.: AZ-26-1063063-BF Dated: 10/1/2026 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Tianah Schrock, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/1/2026 before me, A. Pilgram a notary public, personally appeared Adriana Banuelos, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature A. Pilgram Commission No. 2517622 NOTARY PUBLIC – California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/14/2029 IDSPub #0317728 11/11/2026 11/18/2026 11/25/2026 12/2/2026 9954-T11/11,18,25;12/2 ____________________ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96f0a726b22deeb6a3197 Notice of Trustee’s Sale te 2026-11-03T05:20:10.631Z Notice of Trustee’s Sale Notice of Trustee's Sale Recorded on: 10/5/2026 TS No.: AZ-26-1063087-AB Order No. : 2007524003 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/13/2006 and recorded 10/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-31592 and re-recorded on 12/4/2006 as Instrument Number 2006-36147 in the office of the County Recorder of NAVAJO County, Arizona. Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 1/14/2027 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: In the courtyard of the Navajo County Governmental Complex, located at 100 Code Talkers Drive, Holbrook, AZ 86025 Legal Description: A PORTION OF LOT 1, IN BLOCK 6, OF THE J.N. SMITH'S SURVEY OF THE SNOWFLAKE TOWNSITE, LOCATED IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 21 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA AND AS DRAWN ON "GOIN' OWEN" SURVEYING, INC. PLAT #940838, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT, BEING A SET 1/2 INCH REBAR CAPPED LS 15328; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES, 03 MINUTES, 15 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 99.28 FEET ALONG THE EAST LOT LINE TO A SET 1/2 INCH REBAR CAPPED LS 15328; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES, 45 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 150.82 FEET TO A SET 1/2 INCH REBAR CAPPED LS 15328; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES, 07 MINUTES, 52 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 99.86 FEET TO THE NORTH LOT LINE OF SAID LOT MARKED BY A 1/2 INCH REBAR CAPPED LS 15328; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 58 MINUTES, 45 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 150.50 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Purported Street Address: 176 NORTH 1ST STREET WEST, SNOWFLAKE, AZ 85937 Tax Parcel Number: 202-11-039D Original Principal Balance: $152,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee for CSMC 2018-RPL6 Trust C/O NewRez LLC, d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing 75 Beattie Place Suite 300 Greenville, SC 29601 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): JOHN KENNETH BARNES AND MARY LUE BARNES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AND SHEREL BARNES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 176 NORTH 1ST STREET WEST, SNOWFLAKE, AZ 85937 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: (866) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916-939-0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 AZ-26-1063087-AB The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. TS No.: AZ-26-1063087-AB Dated: 10/5/2026 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Monica Ceniseros, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/5/2026 before me, A. Pilgram a notary public, personally appeared Tianah Schrock, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature A. Pilgram Commission No. 2517622 NOTARY PUBLIC – California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/14/2029 IDSPub #0317806 11/11/2026 11/18/2026 11/25/2026 12/2/2026 9964-T11/11,18,25;12/2 ____________________ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96f09726b22deeb6a318e Notice to Creditors No. PB2026-00148 Estate of James Charles Burrage te 2026-11-03T05:20:09.283Z Notice to Creditors No. PB2026-00148 Estate of James Charles Burrage NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. PB2026-00148 (For Publication) STATE OF ARIZONA NAVAJO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES CHARLES BURRAGE, Deceased. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. Lyna Marie Marquez was appointed personal representative of this Estate on October 16, 2026. 2. Claims against the Estate are required to be presented within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. Claims against the estate must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative: Lyna Marie Marquez c/o Robert N. Sewell Esq. Davis Miles, PLLC 999 E. Playa del Norte Dr., Ste 510 Tempe, AZ 85288 DATED this 26th day of October, 2026. DAVIS MILES, PLLC By: /s/Robert N. Sewell 999 E. Playa del Norte Dr., Ste 510 Tempe, AZ 85288 Attorneys for Personal Representative 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/26 CNS-4092112# PAINTED DESERT TRIBUNE 9981-T11/11,18,25 ____________________ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96f08726b22deeb6a3185 Articles of Organization of L&T Porter LLC te 2026-11-03T05:20:08.058Z Articles of Organization of L&T Porter LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF L&T PORTER, LLC an Arizona Limited Liability Company 1. Name of this limited liability company: L&T PORTER, LLC 2. Address of the known place of business in Arizona: 3340 Buckskin Canyon Road Heber-Overgaard, Arizona 85928 3. Name and address of the Statutory Agent: LARON D. PORTER Mailing Address: 2856 1st Avenue Heber-Overgaard, Arizona 85928 Street Address: PO Box 368 Heber-Overgaard, Arizona 85928 4. Management structure: vested in a Manager or Managers 5. Names and addresses of the Managers: LORIN D. PORTER 3340 Buckskin Canyon Road Heber-Overgaard, Arizona 85928 TONITA B. PORTER 3340 Buckskin Canyon Road Heber-Overgaard, Arizona 85928 6. Name and address of the Member: LORIN D. PORTER and TONITA B. PORTER, Trustees, or their successors in interest, of the PORTER LIVING TRUST, dated August 20, 2026, and any amendments thereto 3340 Buckskin Canyon Road Heber-Overgaard, Arizona 85928 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures on August 20, 2026. /s/Lorin D. Porter, Manager /s/Tonita B. Porter, Manager 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/26 CNS-4092243# PAINTED DESERT TRIBUNE 9982-T11/11,18,25 ____________________ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96f06726b22deeb6a317c Articles of Organization for Sample This Entertainment LLC te 2026-11-03T05:20:06.685Z Articles of Organization for Sample This Entertainment LLC NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: Sample This Entertainment LLC ID: 25141254 II. The address of the known place of business is: 102 E. Hermosa Dr., Holbrook, AZ 86025. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Republic Registered Agent LLC, ATTN: Lovette Dobson, 3101 N. Central Ave., Ste. 183, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jonathan Sample, 102 E. Hermosa Dr., Holbrook, AZ 86025, member 9985-T11/11,18,25 ____________________ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96a53726b22deeb6a2fe1 Bears prove they are NFC North's most complete team with commanding win over Seahawks te 2026-11-03T05:00:03.553Z Bears prove they are NFC North's most complete team with commanding win over Seahawks Don’t let the standings fool you: the Chicago Bears are the darling of the loaded NFC North, and they proved why on "Monday Night Football" against the Seattle Seahawks. Lumen Field and the "12s" never make it easy for a road team to play against the Seattle Seahawks, and it doesn’t help that this group just gave the Kansas City Chiefs its first loss of the season in Week 7. But the Bears, led by head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, don’t seem to care where their games are held each week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Their offense, and a defense that saw All-Pro Jeffery Simmons show out in his first game with the club since he was traded, made problems for the reigning Super Bowl champions in a 34-17 victory to improve to 6-2 on the season. The Minnesota Vikings are still in first place in the division at 6-1, but there are a lot of questions about their offensive struggles compared to a suffocating defense that has kept them on the right side of close games thus far. The Detroit Lions gave the Vikings their first loss to move to 5-2, while the Green Bay Packers got the job done against the Carolina Panthers on "Thursday Night Football" to get to 5-3. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It’s loaded from top to bottom, but the Bears appear to be the most complete team out of this pack. Just look at what Williams and company accomplished against the league’s best defense in terms of yards allowed per game (233.9). The Bears totaled 363 yards, 237 of which were through the air on big chunk plays including a 23-yarder to Luther Burden III, who caught Williams’ only touchdown pass of the contest, and a 24-yard strike to Rome Odunze, who led the team with 87 yards on four receptions. Williams became the first quarterback to eclipse 200 passing yards against this vaunted defense. Then, there’s the ground game, Johnson’s bread and butter as he continues to draw up the right concepts with a disciplined offensive line that executes who D’Andre Swift can plow his way into the end zone three times in the game. But the Bears’ defense are no slouches either, coming into the game ninth in yards allowed and points allowed. With Simmons on board, Chicago was proving there are all-in for this championship window, and the veteran defensive tackle was present throughout his first-ever Bears game. He finished tied for the team lead in combined tackles (6), while collecting a sack and two tackles for loss. James Lynch also forced a key interception when it was 27-17 with six minutes to play, leading to Swift’s third touchdown of the game. Meanwhile, Sam Darnold and the Seahawks have shown spurts of that Super Bowl-level play that got them the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season. However, it hasn’t been as consistent as they would like. They made a trade themselves before the Bears landed Simmons, acquiring left guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts to beef up their offensive line, help the run game and keep Darnold upright. And with rookie Jadarian Price back from injury, and Zach Charbonnet making his season debut after recovering from an injury last season, the run game was supposed to be better heading into Week 8. The Seahawks had just 81 yards rushing, and if it weren’t for another 100-yard-plus game for receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who scored just before the first half ended, this game may have gotten out of hand. The Seahawks are still in the hunt with a lot of season left to play, but the Bears made a clear statement in a hostile Seattle environment on Monday night. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae96a52726b22deeb6a2f98 New York Hit by First Measles Death in 30 Years as Virus Takes Child te 2026-11-03T05:00:02.250Z New York Hit by First Measles Death in 30 Years as Virus Takes Child The state remains under a disaster emergency amid an ongoing measles outbreak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95e9a726b22deeb6a26ab U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island In What U.S. Officials Call A Defensive Measure te 2026-11-03T04:10:02.397Z U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island In What U.S. Officials Call A Defensive Measure The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95c46726b22deeb6a2626 Trump calls Iran conflict a 'soft war,' insists US holds the cards ahead of midterm elections te 2026-11-03T04:00:06.972Z Trump calls Iran conflict a 'soft war,' insists US holds the cards ahead of midterm elections President Donald Trump sought to reassure voters the day before the midterm elections that Iran is not a "forever war," but a "soft war" that the United States could end at any time. "We're not fighting a war … When was the last time we fired anything? This isn't a war, this is a very soft war," Trump said Monday on "Hannity." Iran could be a key deciding issue as voters go to the polls on Election Day Tuesday as Americans continue to grapple with surging gas prices and the economic fallout from the United States’ conflict, which began eight months ago. AMERICANS 'FRUSTRATED' ABOUT IRAN WAR GOING INTO MIDTERMS AS TRUMP ADMIN HAS DECISION TO MAKE: GOP LAWMAKER "What’s a war? A war is fighting. Take a look at World War I, World War II. When was the last time you saw us fighting with them? We go months and months, we talk," Trump told host Sean Hannity. "This is not much of a war, Sean, because there hasn't been shooting for months." TRUMP ADMIN THREATENS IRAN WITH 'CONSEQUENCES' AS ALLIES CONVENE AMID THREATS OF POST-ELECTION ESCALATION Trump’s comments come shortly after the United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz Monday after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft. Officials confirmed to Fox News that the "defensive" strike does not indicate a return to full-blown U.S. military strikes in Iran. The president said Monday that he was in no hurry to resume military strikes against Iran but warned that the U.S. will give Iran "the hammer" soon if the latest round of peace talks are not fruitful. TRUMP WARNS IRAN WILL BE HIT 'REALLY HARD' IF NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE AGAIN "With [Operation] Midnight Hammer, we bombed out all of their potential nuclear power. Now we have might have to go after Pickaxe [Mountain], but that's not a big deal. We can do it in literally one hour," Trump told Fox News. "This isn't like a war that's going on, there’s no war raging," he added. "It could happen if they don't make a deal. But they want to make a deal very badly, and there is a very good chance we make a deal." FOX NEWS POLL: 71% THINK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION LACKS PLAN TO END IRAN WAR The financial toll of the Iran conflict has emerged as a political liability for Republicans ahead of Election Day as the Pentagon estimates the war has cost taxpayers more than $47 billion. President Trump, however, dismissed criticism of the staggering price tag, describing the expense as "peanuts" and saying that the war was necessary to disarm Iran from building a nuclear weapon. TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS ‘DEAD’ — EXPERTS POINT TO THE REAL SIGN TEHRAN IS NEARING THE BRINK "Their military is gone, their navy is gone, their air force is gone, their anti-aircraft is gone, and they have some missiles, but they don't have many of them – very little capacity to build more. They have drones, but they don't have very many, they have very little capacity to build more," he said. "What we’ve done is amazing," the president continued. Trump said the U.S. is dealing from a position of "total strength" and that the conflict can be ended "at any time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95c45726b22deeb6a261c Trump Skirts Court Commands as Distrust Between Branches Spirals te 2026-11-03T04:00:05.901Z Trump Skirts Court Commands as Distrust Between Branches Spirals Repeated compliance disputes and personal attacks on judges are straining relations between the executive branch and the judiciary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95c44726b22deeb6a2613 Ken Paxton Leans on Trump in Tight Texas Senate Race te 2026-11-03T04:00:04.925Z Ken Paxton Leans on Trump in Tight Texas Senate Race Facing an energized Democratic opponent, the Texas attorney general is testing whether party loyalty can overcome voters’ reservations about him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95c43726b22deeb6a260a What a Blue Wave Could Look Like te 2026-11-03T04:00:03.889Z What a Blue Wave Could Look Like Polls show some kind of “wave” seems likely for the Democrats in this midterm election. But will it translate into Democrats flipping the House and Senate? Nate Cohn, our chief political analyst, outlines four possible scenarios. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae959ed726b22deeb6a24b6 Child’s measles death marks New York state’s first in more than 30 years amid outbreak te 2026-11-03T03:50:05.548Z Child’s measles death marks New York state’s first in more than 30 years amid outbreak A child in New York state's Lewis County died in the first known measles-associated death in the state in more than 30 years amid an ongoing measles outbreak, officials announced on Monday. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was "heartbroken" to learn of the child's death. "As a mother and grandmother, I cannot imagine what this family is going through. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this child," Hochul said in a statement. "Measles is highly contagious, and vaccination remains our best protection against this dangerous disease. This is New York’s first measles-related death in 30 years, a devastating reminder of what’s at stake when Washington deliberately erodes decades of progress in protecting Americans from preventable illnesses," she added. "In New York, we will continue to stand by proven public health measures and do everything we can to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy." DEADLY MEASLES OUTBREAK HITS NORTHEAST AS STATE RECORDS FIRST DEATHS IN 35 YEARS The Trump administration has made changes to federal vaccine policy, including revising the childhood immunization schedule and reviewing how vaccines are recommended. The CDC, however, continues to recommend two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for children and says two doses provide the best protection against measles. Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a response to Hochul's comments. The child's death comes four weeks after Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighboring states, expanding the pool of eligible people who can administer measles vaccines and providing quick access to additional resources if needed. The governor said last month she planned to seek federal assistance to combat the outbreak. TRUMP SURGEON GENERAL PICK BACKS MMR VACCINE, REJECTS LINK BETWEEN CHILDHOOD VACCINES AND AUTISM The New York State Department of Health said it is working with county health departments and local partners to provide the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to any unvaccinated people who request it and to closely monitor and investigate all reported cases. As of Oct. 24, New York had recorded 178 measles cases this year — 170 outside New York City and eight in the city. State health officials urged New Yorkers to protect themselves by making sure they are up-to-date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines and be aware of health advisories if traveling with unvaccinated people, especially young children. "We are deeply saddened by the death of a child in Lewis County associated with the ongoing measles outbreak. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the child's family and loved ones and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time," the New York State Department of Health said in a statement. The department said measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications and death, stressing that vaccination is the "best protection against measles." "The Department has offered resources to Lewis County to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts – both in response to this case, and as part of our ongoing efforts to support counties that are facing this ongoing measles outbreak," the department's statement reads. "We urge New Yorkers to ensure they are up-to-date on measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations and speak to their healthcare provider about immunizations." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae959eb726b22deeb6a2483 Judge Declines to Halt D.H.S. Demands for States to Screen Ballots te 2026-11-03T03:50:03.469Z Judge Declines to Halt D.H.S. Demands for States to Screen Ballots Judge James E. Boasberg ruled that states had largely succeeded in rebuffing the Trump administration’s efforts to disqualify voters, and that Democratic plaintiffs hadn’t suffered direct impacts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae959ea726b22deeb6a2467 Trump Says Alaska's ‘Two Dan Sullivans’ Ballot Is Confusing. Voters Agree? te 2026-11-03T03:50:02.446Z Trump Says Alaska's ‘Two Dan Sullivans’ Ballot Is Confusing. Voters Agree? With two Dan Sullivans on the Senate ballot, Alaska voters weigh in on whether that’s a real problem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95793726b22deeb6a23c6 Ravens Add New QB After Brutal Lamar Jackson Injury News te 2026-11-03T03:40:03.642Z Ravens Add New QB After Brutal Lamar Jackson Injury News The Dallas Cowboys have signed quarterback Austin Reed to their practice squad after losing Lamar Jackson to another injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95791726b22deeb6a23aa Google takes Dreambeans to India in bid to bring AI-generated personal stories to the masses te 2026-11-03T03:40:01.942Z Google takes Dreambeans to India in bid to bring AI-generated personal stories to the masses Google's Dreambeans, its latest AI experiment, now supports 13 Indian languages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95093726b22deeb6a17c5 Go Lake Havasu reports improvements as council questions its future te 2026-11-03T03:10:11.850Z Go Lake Havasu reports improvements as council questions its future Questions about the future of Go Lake Havasu surfaced during a Lake Havasu City Council meeting last week, as one council member raised the possibility of dissolving the city's tourism organization even as it reported efforts to improve transparency and… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95092726b22deeb6a17bb Floodwaters recede across Southwest as Arizona communities assess damage te 2026-11-03T03:10:10.833Z Floodwaters recede across Southwest as Arizona communities assess damage Floodwaters began receding Monday across parts of the Southwest after a weekend of heavy rain forced evacuations, closed highways, damaged infrastructure and disrupted schools throughout northern and central Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95091726b22deeb6a17a9 Halloween weekend storms bring heavy rain, 41 mph wind gusts to Lake Havasu City te 2026-11-03T03:10:09.482Z Halloween weekend storms bring heavy rain, 41 mph wind gusts to Lake Havasu City Halloween weekend storms bring heavy rain, 41 mph wind gusts to Lake Havasu City Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae95090726b22deeb6a17a0 Lake Havasu school board to discuss future of former ASU campus in closed session te 2026-11-03T03:10:08.351Z Lake Havasu school board to discuss future of former ASU campus in closed session The Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will meet behind closed doors Wednesday to discuss the future of the former Arizona State University campus. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9508c726b22deeb6a1728 Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum Earn Major NBA Honors te 2026-11-03T03:10:04.994Z Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum Earn Major NBA Honors Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum earn NBA Player of the Week honors after impressive starts to the 2026-27 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9508b726b22deeb6a171f LaMelo Ball Makes NBA History With Hot Start for Timberwolves Against Bucks te 2026-11-03T03:10:03.377Z LaMelo Ball Makes NBA History With Hot Start for Timberwolves Against Bucks LaMelo Ball achieved NBA history during his hot start in the Minnesota Timberwolves game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94e35726b22deeb6a0d83 US Strikes Iran as Trump Says ‘We Haven’t Been Fighting for Months’ te 2026-11-03T03:00:05.925Z US Strikes Iran as Trump Says ‘We Haven’t Been Fighting for Months’ The defensive strikes come as the Trump administration continues efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94e34726b22deeb6a0d7a Nebraska HC Matt Rhule Threatens to Quit Coaching After Daughter Was Berated te 2026-11-03T03:00:04.200Z Nebraska HC Matt Rhule Threatens to Quit Coaching After Daughter Was Berated Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule threatens to quit coaching after an ugly incident between a fan and his daughter in Week 9. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94bdd726b22deeb6a0d05 Christian Yelich says 'Brewer Ball' is hard to replicate for this season after World Series triumph te 2026-11-03T02:50:05.530Z Christian Yelich says 'Brewer Ball' is hard to replicate for this season after World Series triumph The Milwaukee Brewers’ celebration continues, and it likely won’t be stopping for quite a while. After all, the organization and its fan base have never celebrated a World Series title, and the entire state, let alone the city itself, is still on cloud nine after the five-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Christian Yelich has been waiting for this moment since he landed in Milwaukee in 2018, and since that last out was made at Tropicana Field, he understood immediately how much it means to the loyal fan base as well as his teammates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "It’s been awesome," Yelich told OutKick just before celebrating once more with Brewers fans at Raising Cane’s for a victory "shift" in Greendale, Wisconsin. "We’ve been busy kinda bouncing around everywhere. Not a whole lot of sleep, but I think that’s kinda how it should be. Still taking it all in and celebrating with everybody still. It’s been an awesome couple days." But, while the Brewers relish their first-ever title, all 29 other MLB teams might be trying to rethink how to play the game itself after "Brewer Ball" took over this season. Milwaukee’s style of play, which emphasizes fundamentals and situational baseball — think compared to the launch angle, raw power mindset others have adopted in today’s game — earned the moniker whilst winning 103 regular-season games. Then, they made a postseason run that shocked some, especially after sweeping the back-to-back-champion Los Angeles Dodgers and almost doing the same to the Rays in the World Series before a Game 4 walk-off by Tampa Bay saved them for another day. MILWAUKEE BREWERS BROKE BASEBALL ON THEIR WAY TO REMARKABLY DOMINANT WORLD SERIES RUN Does Yelich believe the league will follow suit and get back to fundamentals being top priority? "Brewer Ball" is clearly successful, but there’s a caveat for Yelich. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Yeah, I think everybody tries to do it, but it’s really hard to do it," he explained. "It takes a team that’s together and everybody’s bought in and going in the same direction. I think that was one of our biggest strengths – the togetherness of everybody and everybody sharing a common goal. Being willing to do whatever it took to accomplish that." Perhaps Yelich’s point is the biggest part of "Brewer Ball" – having a team bought into doing the little things needed to win those close matchups. It takes a special group, which is what Milwaukee had been all season long through the highs and lows. Now, Yelich and the rest of the crew are reaping the benefits of that selfless style of play that other teams may be trying to replicate down the road. While they try, Yelich will keep interacting with fans like he did on Monday, surprising more than 400 fans at Raising Cane’s following Friday’s victory parade through the streets of Milwaukee. He, Brice Turang and manager Pat Murphy even made an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend. Yelich, joined by his mother, grandmother and dog Winston, greeted fans, signed baseballs, jerseys and more, and continued to party on. "Just seeing people make memories and celebrate the championship with us. We knew how much it meant to everybody and how much everybody wanted us to get this done," he said. "We’ve been close for a while now and finally getting over that hurdle and finally getting it done has been awesome. Just really cool to see how happy it’s made people and how much fun everybody’s been having the last few days." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94bdb726b22deeb6a0cbf David Pollack Urges Florida State to Poach Coach From ACC Rival te 2026-11-03T02:50:03.023Z David Pollack Urges Florida State to Poach Coach From ACC Rival David Pollack loves what this ACC head coach has done with the program in a short period of time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94985726b22deeb6a0c53 Associated Press Top 25 poll voters hit a new, ridiculous low with this week's results te 2026-11-03T02:40:05.510Z Associated Press Top 25 poll voters hit a new, ridiculous low with this week's results At this point, it's reasonable to wonder if the voters who determine the Associated Press Top 25 poll are even trying anymore. It's been a recurring problem in recent years, with the first part of the 2026 season showing once again that many poll voters are either not paying close enough attention, or are hopelessly consumed, or confused, by specific pro-conference or pro-team biases. That observation was even more evident with the release of this week's poll, which has conclusively demonstrated, yet again, that preseason polls are given far too much importance and that no other conference gets the special treatment the SEC receives. YES, THE SEC IS STILL GETTING RIDICULOUS PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT IN THE AP TOP 25 POLL First? The Texas Longhorns. Texas has two poor quality losses this year, to the Oklahoma Sooners and a home loss to the Florida Gators. They have the miraculous escape over Ohio State, and a win over Ole Miss. They're No. 10 in the country. Texas Tech has just one loss, a bad one at Cincinnati, but two "ranked" wins in a surprisingly strong Big 12 Conference. They're No. 13. We've had an entire offseason and half a season with SEC coaches, cough Lane Kiffin cough, complaining about moving to a nine-game schedule and demanding preferential treatment for their schedules, all while they're already getting it. Missouri is No. 19, for some reason, despite an extremely unimpressive resume of providing losses for other SEC teams. They were blown out 31-3 by Ole Miss, lost to what's clearly a mediocre Mississippi State team, though at least that was with Kamario Taylor, but their big win over Florida now looks much less impressive considering the Gators' collapse. But the biggest problem? Their ridiculous handling of that Florida team and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Exclusively because of their conference affiliation. Florida has two impressive wins, over Ole Miss and Texas, but has three awful losses. Not one, not two, but three losses. They were blown out 45-17 at Missouri, blown out 38-19 by South Carolina, and blown out 27-8 by Georgia. That 27-8 loss was just on Saturday. Why are they ranked? CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE You could make the case that the Gators deserve to be in the top 25 had their three losses been even remotely close. They weren't. This is a deeply flawed team that is capable of flashes of brilliance against some opponents. They shouldn't be ranked. And they wouldn't be, if their jersey patch didn't have the SEC logo on it. Meanwhile, Northwestern isn't ranked, despite having just two losses. Two close losses, to Indiana and a still-feisty Oregon Ducks team. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! South Carolina also has three losses, yet not only are they ranked, they're No. 23. At least Florida can point to Ole Miss and Texas, but the Gamecocks jumped into the top 25 after beating a very mediocre Oklahoma team. They lost to Mississippi State, Kentucky, and were blown out 49-18 by Alabama. While they did beat Tennessee, there's little to justify being ranked with three losses this early in the season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! To be fair to the SEC, the voters' handling of Notre Dame is also bizarre. The Irish have taken advantage of an easy schedule this year, going 7-1 with wins over Wisconsin, Rice, Michigan State, Purdue, North Carolina, Stanford and Navy. They lost their only "tough" game on the road at BYU. So why are they No. 4, ahead of an undefeated UCLA and one loss Indiana team? The Hoosiers, after all, lost in close fashion to Ohio State, with starting QB Julian Sayin. They've won everything else. UCLA hasn't lost at all, the only team in the Big Ten or SEC able to say that. Sure, they've had a pretty easy schedule, but they have wins over Wisconsin at home and Oregon on the road...how's that any different from Notre Dame? Especially considering, again, they haven't lost? SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The reality here is that poll voters are hopelessly committed to brand names. Whether those brand names are at the team or conference level. After Kiffin and Sarkisian have spent weeks complaining about the SEC's schedules and how they're handled, it's clear that the AP Poll is giving them an enormous amount of deference, likely undeservedly so. The reality is that the SEC this year, and the Big Ten for that matter, are filled with teams that are far less talented than in years past. NIL and the transfer portal have flattened out college football, and brand names matter less than ever. You'd think that watching Indiana win a national championship would show voters that the traditional pathways and powerhouse programs should not be given the benefit of the doubt. Some of this will sort itself out as November plays out, but there's no question that the AP Poll will impact the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings. The ones that actually matter. It's clear that they shouldn't. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94982726b22deeb6a0c0d David Pollack Raises Major Concerns About Ohio State After USC Loss te 2026-11-03T02:40:02.975Z David Pollack Raises Major Concerns About Ohio State After USC Loss Ohio State fell to USC without Julian Sayin. See David Pollack’s concerns and how the Buckeyes can keep their CFP hopes alive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94733726b22deeb6a0b75 Angel Reese steps back from 'Unapologetically Angel' podcast after Atlanta Dream's Finals loss te 2026-11-03T02:30:11.164Z Angel Reese steps back from 'Unapologetically Angel' podcast after Atlanta Dream's Finals loss Angel Reese is logging off. Well, mostly. After the Atlanta Dream dropped Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to the Golden State Valkyries, the forward announced a six-month break from her podcast. Reese took to social media to tell followers she is stepping away from "Unapologetically Angel." She made it clear that she needs to dedicate the offseason to herself. Reese is heading to Florida for the break to spend time with her boyfriend, Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. The rest of the plan is to rest, lift weights, build her brand and find "peace." Over the past year, Reese used the mic to complain that her WNBA salary could not cover her $8,000 monthly rent, lectured Cam Newton on why men must pay every bill, and took routine swipes at Caitlin Clark fans. The feed never lacked for eye-rolls. The media break follows a rough finish on the court. Atlanta reached the finals for the first time since 2013, but the Dream dropped Game 7, 68-63. Reese struggled to score during the elimination game. She logged 33 minutes but managed only eight points on 3-for-7 shooting. She grabbed 12 rebounds but gave away four turnovers. Over the seven-game series, she coughed up the ball 27 times, setting a WNBA Finals record. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After dropping Game 7, she declared she had "nothing to hang my head about." Naturally, out came the playbook: every defeat is a lesson, a championship is "delayed, not denied," and she wants more. It was textbook deflection. CASUAL BASKETBALL FANS GOBSMACKED AT HORRIBLE ANGEL REESE HIGHLIGHTS FROM AN ACTUAL WNBA FINALS GAME The Dream front office might prefer an appetite for ball security. For the next six months, the basketball world gets a welcome breather from her weekly studio declarations. Reese claims she will return to work after her Florida stay. Whether the time away produces better fundamentals on the court remains to be seen. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94730726b22deeb6a0b6a How a Tax Cut Could Threaten a Florida Necessity: Mosquito Control te 2026-11-03T02:30:08.829Z How a Tax Cut Could Threaten a Florida Necessity: Mosquito Control As Florida fights a dengue outbreak, a ballot proposal to cut property taxes has raised concerns about local governments’ ability to pay for sufficient mosquito control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9472f726b22deeb6a0b61 Can a Republican Win in a Democratic State? te 2026-11-03T02:30:07.520Z Can a Republican Win in a Democratic State? Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, is running for re-election in Maine, a state that has voted against President Trump three times. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how Republicans hope that she can distance herself enough from Mr. Trump to win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9472c726b22deeb6a0b20 Falcons Get Massive Boost as Star Pass Rusher Returns From Suspension te 2026-11-03T02:30:04.885Z Falcons Get Massive Boost as Star Pass Rusher Returns From Suspension The Falcons are getting a key pass rusher back at the right time. Here’s why it matters for Atlanta’s season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9472a726b22deeb6a0b17 Angel Reese Announces Surprising Offseason Plans After WNBA Finals Loss te 2026-11-03T02:30:02.927Z Angel Reese Announces Surprising Offseason Plans After WNBA Finals Loss Dream star Angel Reese made a surprising announcement about her WNBA offseason just days after her team's WNBA Finals loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9427c726b22deeb6a07b4 Eagles Legend Makes Bold Prediction for NFL Season After Commanders Loss te 2026-11-03T02:10:04.847Z Eagles Legend Makes Bold Prediction for NFL Season After Commanders Loss An Eagles legend gave his bold prediction on the team's season after they lost their sixth straight game amid injury issues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9427b726b22deeb6a07ab Ravens Share Concerning Quarterback News Ahead of 'TNF' te 2026-11-03T02:10:03.367Z Ravens Share Concerning Quarterback News Ahead of 'TNF' The Ravens quarterback room has been hit with the injury bug ahead of Thursday night's game versus the Jaguars. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94029726b22deeb6a0741 Ex-West Point cadet sued for secretly drugging pregnant girlfriend with abortion pills te 2026-11-03T02:00:09.051Z Ex-West Point cadet sued for secretly drugging pregnant girlfriend with abortion pills A former West Point cadet who admitted to secretly drugging his pregnant girlfriend and administering abortion medication to her without her knowledge or consent is now being sued over the 2022 incident. The woman, identified as "Jane Doe" in court documents, sued Caleb T. Suh in New York Supreme Court on Oct. 28, accusing him of assault and battery and seeking damages. Doe and Suh were cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point when Doe learned she was pregnant in January 2022, according to the complaint. The lawsuit alleges Suh repeatedly pressured Doe to have an abortion, while she told him she intended to keep the baby. Suh later appeared to support her decision but allegedly used her identification to create an online pharmacy account in her name and obtain abortion medication without her knowledge. WOMAN HELD DOWN, FORCE-FED ABORTION PILLS AT HEART OF ‘HELL ON EARTH’ FIGHT OVER BIDEN-ERA POLICY On Feb. 4, 2022, Suh brought a drink he described as a pregnancy protein shake to Doe's barracks room, according to the complaint. She became sick and drifted in and out of consciousness after drinking it. Suh later admitted in federal court that he administered abortion medication to Doe without her knowledge or consent. Hours later, Doe became seriously ill and was taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed she was suffering a miscarriage. Doe reported the incident to the Army Criminal Investigation Division at West Point in May 2022. Suh was charged in federal court in June 2026 and pleaded guilty June 30 to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a dating partner. Suh admitted creating an online pharmacy account using his girlfriend's identity to obtain abortion medication without her knowledge or consent. He also admitted to obtaining Xanax to sedate her before administering the abortion pills. "My intent was use the Xanax to unwittingly sedate my girlfriend so that I could then administer the abortion pills, which I had obtained via the online pharmacy," Suh said, according to the complaint. EX-DEMOCRAT SHARES ABORTION PILL EXPERIENCE THAT LEFT HER 'HEMORRHAGING IN THE BATH' Suh also admitted deceiving his girlfriend into believing he supported the pregnancy before giving her the medication. He acknowledged that she later miscarried "as a result of the abortion pills that I had administered without her knowledge and consent." After leaving West Point, Suh attended Cornell University, graduating in May 2026, before enrolling in a master's program at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. A spokesperson for Cornell told Fox News Digital that when Suh was admitted as a transfer student, he answered "No" when asked whether he had been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at a previous school. Cornell said his previous university had reported he was in good academic standing and eligible to return. A person with knowledge of the matter told Fox News Digital that Columbia was unaware of Suh's status until the New York Times contacted the university Friday and that the school took swift action. Applications to the school do not require applicants to disclose prior criminal convictions, the person said. FIRST ON FOX: TOP REPUBLICANS TAKE ABORTION PILL FIGHT TO SUPREME COURT, CITING COERCION AND SAFETY RISKS Suh asked a federal judge in October to postpone his sentencing until January 2027, in part to complete his semester at Columbia. Federal prosecutors did not oppose the request, and U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern granted it. Doe is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. "Our complaint sets out that our client was forced to endure an unimaginable trauma and was robbed of a pregnancy she wanted, while Mr. Suh has since managed to attend not one, but two ivy league schools. We are outraged on her behalf and plan to aggressively pursue justice," Russell Kornblith, partner at Wigdor LLP, said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. West Point and an attorney for Suh did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94025726b22deeb6a0711 Democratic Divisions on Israel Come Thundering Back, in Preview of Fights to Come te 2026-11-03T02:00:05.738Z Democratic Divisions on Israel Come Thundering Back, in Preview of Fights to Come A shattered alliance in Michigan between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and his former primary rival, Representative Haley Stevens, underscored broader tensions in the party. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae94023726b22deeb6a06f5 Utah Jazz Make $9.98 Million Decision on Former Top-5 Pick te 2026-11-03T02:00:03.904Z Utah Jazz Make $9.98 Million Decision on Former Top-5 Pick The Utah Jazz exercise Ace Bailey's $9.98 million team option for 2027-28 as the franchise makes key roster decisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93dd3726b22deeb6a046d JD Vance says Haley Stevens' endorsement of GOP's Mike Rogers will 'certainly' help Michigan Senate race te 2026-11-03T01:50:11.621Z JD Vance says Haley Stevens' endorsement of GOP's Mike Rogers will 'certainly' help Michigan Senate race WASHINGTON, D.C. - Vice President JD Vance addressed Rep. Haley Stevens’, D-Mich., endorsement of GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers over his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, saying that he believes the endorsement will "certainly" help Rogers in the midterm. Vance spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews following two rallies for GOP candidates in New York and Ohio, responding to a question from Fox News Digital about the impact that Stevens’ endorsement will have on the race. "I certainly think it helps," Vance said. "I mean, the message is whether you're a reasonable Democrat, a Republican, a conservative, an independent or just a liberal who loves the United States of America. El-Sayed is a crazy person and Mike Rogers is a patriot." MICHIGAN DEM CLAIMS STEVENS SHOT DOWN ROGERS ENDORSEMENT RUMOR HOURS BEFORE TURNING ON EL-SAYED "I do think it drives home the message, maybe gives certain voters who, you know, wouldn't normally vote for a Republican permission, knowing that the Democratic Congresswoman of Michigan is going to support Mike Rogers." The vice president then emphasized that Rogers is a "good guy" and said he believes Michiganders are seeing El-Sayed as a "crazy guy" that would not be good for the state. EL SAYED'S LEFT-WING ALLIES ATTACK 'EVIL' STEVENS AFTER BOMBSHELL ROGERS ENDORSEMENT Stevens endorsed Rogers on Sunday, while taking a swipe at El-Sayed in the process. "Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul, said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away," Stevens said. "And he’s right, and that’s why I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today. I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign." MAMDANI, HASAN PIKER AMONG RADICAL LEFT-WING VOICES ERUPTING OVER HALEY STEVENS' ENDORSEMENT SWITCH Both El-Sayed and Rogers penned opinion pieces for Fox News Digital on Monday ahead of Election Day, with the two candidates laying out their reasoning for entering the race. "I’m running for Senate because no Michigander deserves to be left behind," El-Sayed wrote. "That’s why we’ve held over 700 events in over 120 cities. I’ve sat down with Michiganders from all walks of life, all of whom are hurting from the Rogers-Trump agenda and are hungry for change." EL-SAYED, ROGERS CLASH OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, TRUMP AND GUNS: 5 FIERY DEBATE MOMENTS Rogers didn’t spare El-Sayed from criticism in his piece, noting his Democrat opponent's connection to far-left communist streamer and activist Hasan Piker. "As a former Army officer and FBI street agent, I would never have imagined that I would be running against someone who associates with terrorist sympathizers. El-Sayed has invited someone to our state who openly proclaims, ‘America deserved 9/11.’ He took donations from individuals linked to terrorist organizations." ABDUL EL-SAYED REPORTEDLY CALLED HASAN PIKER WARNING HIS RHETORIC WAS 'COSTING' VOTES Stevens also criticized El-Sayed’s connection to Piker following her endorsement of Rogers, and has previously said Piker "should be condemned" for his extremist views. During a livestream in May, Piker directed investigators to Neville Roy Singham as a target of subpoenas issued by the Treasury Department, saying Singham’s "operation" in the U.S. includes the openly Marxist ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, known as PSL. "I think that ultimately the target is probably Singham and his operation from PSL to ANSWER Coalition to CodePink — like anything that he has ever financed," Piker said. "Not sure how much money he has now, but he's been a funding vehicle for a lot of political movements in the country, like a lot of activism, and they hate that s---, so they're trying to jam them up." HASAN PIKER BRUSHES OFF DEMS WHO SEE HIM AS A LIABILITY, NAMES HIS '28 CHOICE A Fox News Digital investigation found that Singham has pumped $285 million into six organizations including $22.44 million to the People’s Forum, a hub for communist organizing in New York City; $1.33 million to CodePink; $68.7 million to Justice and Education Fund Inc., a nonprofit that funnels money to anonymous projects overseas; $1.098 million to BreakThrough BT Media, a propaganda arm; and $16.76 million to Tricontinental Ltd., a pro-communist think tank. The Party for Socialism and Liberation and ANSWER Coalition share office space at the People's Forum and share leadership with the People's Forum. After Vance returned to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon, El-Sayed and Rogers both held rallies in Michigan in a final message to voters. HALEY STEVENS' ENDORSEMENT STUNT BACKFIRES WITH EL-SAYED SETTING SINGLE-DAY FUNDRAISING RECORD On Vance’s final rally blitz, he spoke to voters in Ohio and New York, advocating for Jon Husted, Vivek Ramaswamy, Andrew Constantino, among others. He was joined by Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Donald Trump Jr. during his remarks. Crowds of a couple of hundred supporters gathered at the two airport hangars where Vance spoke in the two states as he delivered his message encouraging Republicans to get out to the polls for Tuesday’s midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93dcf726b22deeb6a03fd Stanford Lands Four-Star QB Over Oregon, Ole Miss and Arizona te 2026-11-03T01:50:07.462Z Stanford Lands Four-Star QB Over Oregon, Ole Miss and Arizona Stanford lands four-star quarterback Hunter Fujikawa, beating Oregon, Ole Miss and Arizona for the 2028 prospect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93dcc726b22deeb6a03b4 Apple may try to increase revenue by doing…something with third-party AI apps te 2026-11-03T01:50:04.294Z Apple may try to increase revenue by doing…something with third-party AI apps Apple hinted at ways that it could spur revenue through third-party "opportunities" during its Monday night earnings call. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93b77726b22deeb6a000b Maricopa, it’s your move: What to know before Election Day te 2026-11-03T01:40:07.245Z Maricopa, it’s your move: What to know before Election Day Maricopa voters have some decisions to make tomorrow. Four candidates are competing for two City Council seats, five are vying for two school board seats and voters will weigh in on the city’s future growth and school funding. If you haven’t looked at your ballot yet, now’s the time. Polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7 p.m. Here’s what you need to know before heading out. First things first: Where do I vote? Pinal County uses assigned polling places, so you can’t necessarily cast your ballot at the location closest to home. Find your polling place using the Pinal County polling place lookup. Some polling locations in town include the Maricopa Library and Cultural Centerm Copper Sky Multigenerational Center and the Maricopa Unified School District Office. Don’t assume your neighborhood polling place is the right one. Check your assigned location first. What should I bring? Arizona voters must present identification at the polls. The easiest option is an Arizona driver’s license or state-issued ID with your name and address. Other acceptable options include certain federal or government-issued photo IDs or tribal identification. Don’t have a qualifying photo ID? You may be able to use two different documents showing your name and address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, vehicle registration or voter registration card. See the Arizona Secretary of State’s voter ID guide for the complete list. Already voted early? First, congratulations on beating the Election Day rush. If you still have an unreturned early ballot, you can drop it off at an official Pinal County drop box or polling location by 7 p.m. Tuesday. Don’t put it in the mail. If you requested an early ballot but want to vote in person instead, bring the unvoted ballot to your assigned polling place and ask an election worker how to proceed. What’s on the ballot? Here’s where things get interesting. City Council: Tena Dugan, Vincent Manfredi, Chrystal O’Jon and Henry Wade are competing for the remaining 2 seats on the Maricopa City Council. Voters can select up to 2 candidates. MUSD Governing Board: Loraine Conley, Patti Coutre, Lisa Garcia, Latrinda Williams and Nicolas Yendrzeski are competing for 2 seats on the school board. Voters can select up to 2 candidates. Proposition 414: This measure asks voters to approve the city’s updated General Plan, a 10-year blueprint for growth and development. It covers everything from land use and transportation to parks, public facilities and economic development. Proposition 416: MUSD is asking voters to continue its 10% maintenance and operations budget override, which provides approximately $7.8 million annually. The money supports smaller class sizes, the RAM Academy alternative high school program and instructional technology. If voters reject the renewal, funding would begin phasing out after the 2026-27 school year, with the override ending in 2029. Other state and local races can be found on the county website. What if something goes wrong? Wrong polling place? Confused about your ballot? Encountering a problem? Start with an election worker or polling place inspector. If the issue isn’t resolved, contact Pinal County Elections at 520-866-7550 or the Pinal County Recorder’s Office at 520-509-3555. Voters who witness suspected election misconduct or irregularities can report concerns to election officials. Document what happened, including the location and time, and provide supporting information when possible. And before sharing that alarming post on Facebook, make sure the information is verified. When will we know who won? It can take darn near a week to get accurate results, but Pinal County’s anticipated results schedule includes: 8 p.m. Tuesday: First results, including early ballots processed through Oct. 30. 11 p.m. Tuesday: Second update, including processed Election Day ballots. Approximately 3 a.m. Wednesday: Third update, including additional polling-place ballots. Before 9 p.m. Wednesday: Additional early ballots that were signature-verified before Election Day. Thursday through Wednesday, Nov. 11: Additional early ballots and provisional ballots.  Just remember, results remain unofficial until the election is canvassed. We’ll be following the numbers, talking to candidates and updating our coverage as results come in. Follow InMaricopa.com for Election Day coverage. We’ll have live updates through the week.  The post Maricopa, it’s your move: What to know before Election Day appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9391f726b22deeb69ff57 John Cena Classic to take place at Disney World as WWE stars hope for magical moment te 2026-11-03T01:30:07.989Z John Cena Classic to take place at Disney World as WWE stars hope for magical moment The long-awaited John Cena Classic finally received a date and some details. John Cena himself appeared on "Monday Night Raw" in Brooklyn, New York, and unveiled some of the details behind the event. He told the crowd at the Barclays Center the John Cena Classic will be held as part of a two-part "Monday Night Raw" on Dec. 14. While some members of the WWE roster will be in Perth, Australia, those competing in the John Cena Classic will be at Walt Disney World fighting for the new championship. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "I have my heart and soul in this event. If you look at this award, there’s me," Cena said. "My name is on this event. This event encapsulates everything I stand for – perseverance, hustle, loyalty, respect." Cena also announced the first invitee to the event: Cody Rhodes. "The American Nightmare" and Cena were adversaries for the better part of 2025. Cena defeated Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41, which gave Cena his record-setting 17th title. Rhodes eventually won the title back later that year at SummerSlam. Cena told Rhodes he was "wrong" when he said Rhodes couldn’t handle the pressure that comes with being "QB1." He said Rhodes was doing it better than he ever could. "This event is everything you are," Cena said. "Everything you stand for. I love you, bud. And I’m so glad to officially invite you to the John Cena Classic." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Cena is expected to appear on "Monday Night Raw," NXT, "Friday Night SmackDown" and Survivor Series: WarGames to announce more invitees. The WWE star didn’t dive into the format of the classic at this juncture. He said fans who signed up for Club WWE will have an impact on the event. Cena first made the announcement of the John Cena Classic back in May at Backlash. At that time, he said stars from each of WWE’s top brands would compete for a championship and the champion would be voted on by the fans. WWE wrestlers who lose their respective matches could still end up the overall winner of the event. More details about the event are expected to come over the next few weeks. Cena told Sports Illustrated in May that if he had to sum up his event in one sentence, he would call it, "WWE’s All-Star Game." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9391e726b22deeb69ff4e Brandon Aiyuk hires Drew Rosenhaus to salvage NFL career after torching 49ers relationship te 2026-11-03T01:30:06.902Z Brandon Aiyuk hires Drew Rosenhaus to salvage NFL career after torching 49ers relationship Brandon Aiyuk wants back in the NFL, and he just hired football’s premier fixer to clean up his self-inflicted mess. The estranged 49ers wideout officially signed with Drew Rosenhaus on Monday to jump-start his stalled career at age 28. Aiyuk has not played a down since blowing out his knee against Kansas City in October 2024. From that moment on, he did everything possible to destroy whatever leverage he had left. After San Francisco voided roughly $27 million in contract guarantees in July 2025 when Aiyuk skipped mandatory team rehab sessions, he stopped showing up entirely. The team placed him on the reserve/left squad and reserve/did not report lists. RODDY WHITE QUESTIONS 49ERS’ HANDLING OF BRANDON AIYUK AS RECEIVER'S FUTURE IN SAN FRANCISCO REMAINS UNCLEAR Over the summer, Aiyuk took his grievances to social media, tried to force his release, and demanded a trade. Aiyuk openly campaigned to join former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels in Washington. Aiyuk also faced an arrest warrant in June 2026 after posting a clip of himself hitting 104 mph in a 40 zone outside Levi's Stadium. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! San Francisco never blinked. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan made it clear Aiyuk is done in the Bay Area. Asked in September 2026 if wide receiver injuries might force a reunion, Shanahan needed just one word: "No." Washington slammed the door shut too, signing Stefon Diggs and killing Aiyuk's dream reunion with Daniels. BRANDON AIYUK SHOUTS OUT COMMANDERS IN LATEST SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO AS 49ERS TRADE SAGA DRAGS ON Before any transaction can materialize, Aiyuk needs formal league reinstatement before the 49ers can cut or trade him. That is where Rosenhaus comes in. NFL GREAT STEVE SMITH SR SAYS HE HAS 'NO DAMN IDEA' WHAT'S GOING ON WITH EMBATTLED 49ERS STAR BRANDON AIYUK When a player burns his bridges, he is the cleanup guy brought in to save what is left of a career. His resume includes Terrell Owens doing driveway push-ups in 2005 while Rosenhaus repeatedly told reporters, "next question." He represented Antonio Brown through erratic exits across multiple franchises, and briefly took on Johnny Manziel before severing ties over rehab conditions. Aiyuk had elite production in 2023, posting 1,342 receiving yards. But talent only protects a player for so long when matched with prolonged drama, missed rehab, and two full seasons away from contact. San Francisco holds his rights without paying him a dime. Rosenhaus has pulled off miracles with troubled receivers before, but Aiyuk wrote the book on how to alienate front offices across the league. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9391c726b22deeb69ff0c NFL Coach Makes Telling Justin Herbert Observation Amid Chargers' 0-7 Start te 2026-11-03T01:30:04.463Z NFL Coach Makes Telling Justin Herbert Observation Amid Chargers' 0-7 Start An NFL coach from another team questioned the Los Angeles Chargers' staff fit for quarterback Justin Herbert. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9391a726b22deeb69ff03 Browns Part Ways With Veteran Running Back te 2026-11-03T01:30:02.846Z Browns Part Ways With Veteran Running Back The Cleveland Browns have seen enough from one of their veteran running backs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae936c7726b22deeb69fea0 Four states vote Tuesday on ballot measures that could reshape girls' and women's sports nationwide te 2026-11-03T01:20:07.704Z Four states vote Tuesday on ballot measures that could reshape girls' and women's sports nationwide Four states have measures on Tuesday's ballot that could change who gets to compete in girls' and women's sports — and, in some cases, who gets to use their locker rooms. Arizona and Nebraska already have laws restricting biological males from competing in female sports. A "yes" vote in either state would expand or strengthen those existing restrictions. Washington and Colorado are different. Neither currently has the statewide sex-based restrictions proposed by these measures. If voters approve them, both states would establish statewide sex-based restrictions for school sports — a significant change in two traditionally Democratic states. WHERE TOP DEMOCRAT SENATE CANDIDATES AND THEIR GOP OPPONENTS STAND ON TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS So what's at stake Tuesday? Here's a state-by-state breakdown of what the measures would do, what opponents are saying, how supporters are responding and what the betting markets are predicting. What a yes vote would do: Prohibit students defined as biologically male from competing in girls' K-12 interscholastic sports. Girls seeking to participate would have to provide documentation from a healthcare professional verifying biological sex based on "reproductive anatomy, genetic makeup, or normal endogenously produced testosterone levels." As it stands, K-12 athletes in Washington can compete based on their gender identity under current eligibility rules, which allowed a boy in Camas, WA, to switch to the girls' team mid-season earlier this year. What a no vote would do: Keep the current eligibility rules in place, without adding the initiative's new sex-verification requirements. What opponents say: Organizations such as No Hate in Washington State argue that the initiative would discriminate against transgender students and could subject girls to invasive genital examinations. NEW POLL SHOWS WASHINGTON STATE VOTERS ARE READY TO END BOYS COMPETING IN GIRLS' SPORTS Proponents call the "invasive exam" argument fearmongering, saying that biological sex can be verified as part of a routine sports physical — something high school athletes have been undergoing for years. They also point to a simple cheek swab, which collects DNA from inside the mouth, as another possible way to verify biological sex. Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: 64% market-implied probability of I-638 passing. What a yes vote would do: Establish statewide sex-based participation requirements for school sports from K-12 through the college level. Athletes would generally compete on teams matching their biological sex, with exceptions for coed sports and girls joining boys' teams when no equivalent girls' team exists. The measure covers public, charter and private schools, as well as colleges and universities. It applies to interscholastic and intramural athletics, including school-sponsored club sports. Proposition 134 defines females as "a person whose biological reproductive system is organized around the production of ova" and males as "a person whose biological reproductive system is organized around the production of sperm." Unlike Washington's initiative, Colorado's measure doesn't specifically require a doctor's note or medical examination to verify biological sex. Instead, schools would have to establish their own eligibility policies, with no verification method specified in the measure. The state education commissioner could take action against school districts that intentionally refuse to comply. What a no vote would do: Maintain the existing eligibility system, allowing schools, districts and athletic associations to continue setting their own participation policies, subject to state and federal law. What opponents say: Planned Parenthood and other opponents echo the concerns raised in Washington, arguing that Proposition 134 amounts to government overreach and "risks invasive gender checks for girls." But as XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey — who chairs the campaign supporting Proposition 134 — has pointed out, 27 states already have restrictions on biological males competing in girls' sports. Sey argues that the invasive examinations opponents warn about aren't happening in those states. Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: 55% market-implied probability of Proposition 134 passing. What a yes vote would do: Build on Arizona's existing public school sports rules by expanding restrictions to private schools and athletic associations, including those overseeing youth and college sports. It would also require schools and athletic associations to restrict access to restrooms, locker rooms and other private spaces connected to athletics based on biological sex as recorded on an original birth certificate. The measure would also allow athletes to sue schools and athletic associations that knowingly violate the law. It would retain protections for athletes competing on coed teams and would not categorically prohibit girls from participating on boys' teams. What a no vote would do: Leave existing laws in place, keeping Arizona's current public school sports restrictions without expanding them to additional institutions or adding the measure's new requirements for private spaces. What opponents say: Civil rights groups such as the ACLU argue that Proposition 318 singles out transgender students, could subject girls to intrusive questioning about their biological sex and opens schools up to expensive lawsuits. Supporters counter that the measure closes loopholes in existing law, protects privacy and safety in locker rooms and bathrooms, and establishes consistent rules for fair athletic competition across the state. Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: 82% market-implied probability of Proposition 318 passing. SUPREME COURT MAKES RULING ON TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! What a yes vote would do: Amend Nebraska's Constitution to prohibit biological males from competing in girls' and women's school sports, from K-12 through college. Schools would have to designate teams as male, female or coed, with female teams reserved for biological females. The measure would apply to public schools and colleges, as well as private institutions whose teams compete against public schools. Unlike Washington and Colorado, Nebraska already has a law restricting biological males from competing in girls' and women's sports. Gov. Jim Pillen signed the Stand With Women Act in June 2025. Arizona also has an existing law, but Nebraska's ballot measure would go a step further by putting its restrictions into the state constitution, making them harder for future lawmakers to overturn. What a no vote would do: Leave Nebraska's Constitution unchanged. The existing law restricting biological males from competing in girls' and women's sports would remain in effect. What opponents say: Groups such as OutNebraska and the Fairness for All campaign argue that the amendment would discriminate against transgender students and unnecessarily write restrictions into the state constitution when a law already exists. Opponents also point out that transgender athletes make up a tiny percentage of the state's population. Supporters counter that putting the restrictions into the constitution would protect female athletes from future changes to state law. The Fairness for Girls campaign argues that allowing biological males to compete against girls creates safety concerns and can cost female athletes medals, advancement opportunities and scholarships. Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: No Polymarket prediction found. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae936c4726b22deeb69fe5d Cardinals Lose Veteran WR for Rest of Season te 2026-11-03T01:20:04.811Z Cardinals Lose Veteran WR for Rest of Season The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver room is looking very thin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae936c2726b22deeb69fe41 Ukraine’s new pocket-sized gadget turns Russian drones’ cameras against them te 2026-11-03T01:20:02.679Z Ukraine’s new pocket-sized gadget turns Russian drones’ cameras against them A Kyiv startup’s pocket-sized, 10-ounce receiver lets Ukrainian troops watch the video feeds of Russian drones, though Russian moves toward digital video and AI-guided drones that emit no signals could make the victory short-lived. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93470726b22deeb69f81a Can Democrats Flip Texas? te 2026-11-03T01:10:08.785Z Can Democrats Flip Texas? The last time a Democrat won a statewide election in Texas, it was the 1990s. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats think this year could be different. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9346e726b22deeb69f7db Saints to Make Decision on Jordyn Tyson Very Soon te 2026-11-03T01:10:06.014Z Saints to Make Decision on Jordyn Tyson Very Soon New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson could be nearing his return to the field. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9346b726b22deeb69f7d2 Sean McVay Shares Update on Myles Garrett's Return Timeline te 2026-11-03T01:10:03.800Z Sean McVay Shares Update on Myles Garrett's Return Timeline The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been on the IR since after the first game of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93220726b22deeb69f79f Trump’s low approval rating shapes closing messages in Arizona races te 2026-11-03T01:00:16.487Z Trump’s low approval rating shapes closing messages in Arizona races WASHINGTON – In his final public appeal before polls open in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that history isn’t on his side.  “For some reason the sitting president doesn’t win the midterms, but we gave this a very strong shot,” Trump said at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, in a closing arguments appearance that focused as much on the pool’s renovation as his plea for voters to let Republicans keep control of Congress. Democrats in Arizona and across the battleground map have weaponized Trump’s low approval ratings. Trump – barnstorming 20 states from Alaska to Florida over the past month – has urged voters to act as if he’s on the ballot. Some Republicans cringed at that advice. Democrats took it as a gift; for them, Trump is the leading argument in the midterms and they and their allies have worked hard to make him a central factor in the state’s three hotly contested U.S. House races.  “Jay Feely says he’ll fight for Trump. You deserve someone in Congress who’ll fight for you,” says a TV ad targeting the GOP nominee to succeed Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills. Feely, the ad says, “will push Trump’s agenda” of “tariffs, more data centers, health care cuts, and a costly endless war that sends gas prices soaring.” That particular ad is from the League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund, but Democrat Amish Shah has also sought to tar Feely for his support from and of Trump.  Shah “is campaigning against Donald Trump as much as he is campaigning against … Jay Feely,” said political consultant Stan Barnes. He’s hardly alone. Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s Democratic challenger, JoAnna Mendoza, posted Friday on Facebook that “Juan Ciscomani and his rubber-stamp friends have had every chance to stand up to this Administration, on healthcare, on SNAP, on the Iran war with no plan. They haven’t.” Ciscomani, R-Tucson, has tried to keep his distance from Trump, despite the president’s endorsement. He skipped Trump’s Oct. 14 rally in Bullhead City, for instance. So did Feely – unlike Rep. Eli Crane, R-Oro Valley, who has leaned into his Trump ties. Crane arrived with Trump aboard Air Force One. Rep. Andy Biggs of Gilbert, the GOP nominee for governor, also attended the rally. “It’s a calculation on the part of each candidate and we’ll see if it works for them or not,” Barnes said.  A week out from Election Day, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Phoenix, needled Crane on social media, posting that he “has enabled Donald Trump’s agenda every step of the way.” “I have noticed political advertisements highlighted Republicans’ MAGA credentials in a negative way – which I’ve never seen before,” Kim Fridkin, a professor at Arizona State University’s School of Politics and Global Studies, said by email.  Trump’s approval rating fell to 31% in an Oct. 19 Reuters/Ipsos poll, his lowest level in that poll during either term. “It’s fair to say that most (Republican candidates) … have done their level best to downplay their support of the president” and to emphasize instead local issues they hope will resonate with voters, Barnes said.   According to KJZZ, Ciscomani’s website never mentioned Trump – and the president is not listed on his endorsement page. Before the primary, Feely’s website had a pop-up that touted his Trump endorsement, according to KJZZ. That has since disappeared, a change the campaign downplayed as routine.  Trump remains the first person listed on Biggs’ endorsement page. But, KJZZ reported, his campaign replaced “Trump endorsed” in a logo with the name of his running mate. A spokesperson told KJZZ the endorsement no longer fit in the logo when the campaign decided to add the running mate’s name. “This is not a new phenomenon. Both parties do it,” Barnes said. “When the president is popular, you put your arm around him and you campaign together. When the president’s not so popular, you try to put some distance between you and the president.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9321a726b22deeb69f768 US will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, Witkoff says te 2026-11-03T01:00:10.105Z US will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, Witkoff says U.S. officials will mediate a new round of talks between Ukraine and Russia next week with the goal of delivering "lasting security for generations to come," U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday. Witkoff said the U.S.-mediated negotiations will be held on Nov. 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. "The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, advancing President Trump’s mission to end the war. Discussions will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts, and next steps toward peace," Witkoff wrote on X. INSIDE MELANIA TRUMP'S SECRET DIPLOMATIC ROLE IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CEASEFIRE DEAL Ahead of next week's peace talks, U.S. negotiators will meet this week in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU and NATO. "Additionally, American negotiators will meet this week in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU, and NATO to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe’s post-war security architecture, and economic opportunities to support Ukraine’s reconstruction," Witkoff said. The push by the U.S. government builds upon earlier diplomatic discussions held in Kyiv, Oslo and St. Petersburg, as the Trump administration continues efforts to broker an end to the war following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "We look forward to building on the progress made in Kyiv, Oslo, and St. Petersburg toward a comprehensive, durable peace agreement that delivers lasting security for generations to come," Witkoff said. TRUMP NEGOTIATORS WITKOFF, KUSHNER MEET WITH PUTIN IN MOSCOW AS US PUSHES FOR END TO RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR This comes after President Donald Trump said last month that efforts to resolve the war were "maybe now the closest we’ve been," adding that he believed both sides wanted an end to the conflict after years of fighting and heavy casualties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93216726b22deeb69f73a Democrats Head Into Election Day Feeling Hopeful About the Midterms te 2026-11-03T01:00:06.896Z Democrats Head Into Election Day Feeling Hopeful About the Midterms Chuck Schumer thinks his party has expanded the map. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93215726b22deeb69f71f Two Killed in After-Hours Shooting at California State Beach te 2026-11-03T01:00:05.222Z Two Killed in After-Hours Shooting at California State Beach Investigators said they don't yet know whether the people involved knew one another or why they were at the beach at that time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae93213726b22deeb69f716 8 MLB Players Receive Qualifying Offers Ahead of Free Agency te 2026-11-03T01:00:03.374Z 8 MLB Players Receive Qualifying Offers Ahead of Free Agency Eight MLB free agents can accept a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to stay put this offseason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92fc2726b22deeb69f6be Deadly shooting rocks California coastal community, leaving 2 dead, 2 injured te 2026-11-03T00:50:10.533Z Deadly shooting rocks California coastal community, leaving 2 dead, 2 injured Two people were killed and two others injured in a shooting near a California beach early Monday, authorities said. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said deputies, California State Parks personnel and California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire along Jetty Road in Moss Landing just before 2 a.m. Deputies found two people who were pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff's office said. A third person who had been shot arrived at a local hospital. That person's condition was unknown. ONE DEAD, 6 INJURED AFTER GUNFIRE ERUPTS AT UNSANCTIONED CALIFORNIA PARTY THAT DREW HUNDREDS: SHERIFF A fourth person was taken from the scene to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, authorities said. The identities of the two people killed were being withheld pending forensic examinations and notification of their families. "This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the loss of two lives," Monterey County Sheriff Tina M. Nieto said in a statement. "Our detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding what occurred. We ask anyone who may have information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist with this investigation." SHOOTING AT FLORIDA BEACH 'TEEN TAKEOVER' LEAVES 17-YEAR-OLD HOSPITALIZED WITH GUNSHOT WOUND California State Parks Police closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach at the request of the sheriff's office as the investigation continued. "There is no active threat to the Moss Landing Community at this time," the sheriff's office said.  Authorities have not said what led to the shooting. "This remains an active investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available," the sheriff's office said. State Sen. John Laird called the shooting an "unspeakable horror" and offered his condolences to those affected. FLORIDA WOMAN, 70, OPENS FIRE INSIDE PORT ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOBBY, CHIEF SAYS "Over the weekend, there were numerous reports of shooting deaths across the country. This unspeakable horror has also hit home on the Central Coast, with reports of multiple fatalities just after midnight today in Moss Landing," Laird said in a statement.  "The pain and suffering of all those impacted is impossible to measure and my heart goes out to everyone. Thank you to the Monterey County Sheriff and team for its management of this devastating situation." The Monterey County Sheriff's office could not immediately be reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92fc1726b22deeb69f69f How a midterm tie gets settled in the case of the Senate te 2026-11-03T00:50:09.336Z How a midterm tie gets settled in the case of the Senate In the World Cup, they play overtime, then rely on penalty kicks to settle ties. The National Hockey League plays a short overtime, followed by a shootout. NHL games used to end in ties. In the playoffs, the teams keep going – until there’s a winner. In the 2020 playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning finally topped the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 after a staggering five overtimes. In other words. They played nearly THREE total games. That’s the equivalent of 26 innings in baseball. Speaking of Major League Baseball, teams play extra innings. And keep playing until one team is ahead and the home team has completed an at-bat in the bottom of the inning. MLB modified its rules a few years ago, introducing a "ghost runner" on second base to start the 10th inning. That’s an effort to end the tie and finish the game sooner. If only there were a method to settle a tie in the U.S. Senate. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND Yes. In the case of a tie roll call vote, the vice president — who doubles as president of the Senate – can vote to break a tie vote. In fact, the VP doesn’t even have to cast a ballot if it’s a tie and the roll call vote is going the way he or she wants. By rule, tie votes go down to defeat in the Senate. But what if we wake up Wednesday morning (if not Friday or Saturday morning or sometime in early December, depending on how hotly contested things are) to discover that the Senate is tied at 50-50? There is nothing in the Senate’s 44 standing rules which serves as a tiebreaker. The Founders didn’t provide a system to bust up a tie and determine which side is in the majority or minority. And no, it’s not written down anywhere that the party of the President is automatically thrust into the majority.  Maybe soccer is on to something with penalty kicks. At least there’s a system. There’s nothing concrete to sort out which party controls the Senate if things are deadlocked at 50-50. There was a tie was a Senate tie in 1881 after resignations and political maneuvering. The Senate was also tied for a period in 1954. Nearly ten percent of all senators died during the two-year Congress which stretched from early 1953 to early 1955.  However, the Senate featured two ties in recent Senate history. Both instances reflect what the Senate did to sort out which party captured the majority. One tie came after the 2000 election. The other in 2020. Both elections took a while to sort things out. In 2026, Alaska, we’re looking at you. It took until early December, 2000 to determine that Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., defeated then-Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Wash., establishing a 50-50 Senate.  In fact, the tie for the Senate from the 2020 election wasn’t even established until two days into the new Congress on January 6, 2021. Yes. That was the day of the Capitol riot. Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., both won runoffs to set the 50-50 split. In early December, 2000, the Supreme Court finally settled the Florida election dispute between President George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore. Republicans had held the Senate. But then Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., engineered a power-sharing agreement between the parties. This aligned with the election of Vice President Dick Cheney. Lott would serve as the Majority Leader and the GOP technically had the "majority." But the bipartisan pact granted Daschle some special floor powers. Republicans chaired each committee. However, there was equal representation by both parties on each panel. The full Senate had to ratify this agreement. And it did just that. Such a process is subject to two filibusters requiring 60 yeas. One to bring up the proposal for debate. Another to terminate the debate. Then a simple majority to pass it. But none of that was a problem. The Senate greenlighted it with all 100 senators signing on. Why such smooth sailing? Republicans feared Democrats would stall the agenda of President George W. Bush. So they got on board. Democrats agreed because they knew they were kinda, sorta in the majority. Otherwise, they were relegated to an outright minority. Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was well aware of those same dynamics in 2001. He insisted that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., propound – word-for-word – the same accord in 2021 which Lott and Daschle hammered out.  Which brings us to a potential tie in 2027. Is there the political will in the Senate – let alone the votes – to agree to such a compact? President Trump is still president. And Vice President JD Vance is still President of the Senate. What would they say about that? Unclear. The Senate isn’t compelled to present a dedicated "majority" or "minority." The concept of a "Majority Leader" is relatively new – only dating back to the early 20th Century. The Senate is a body of "equals." Thus, the Founders didn’t expect one senator to wield operational control of the Senate. You won’t find the words "Majority Leader" anywhere in the Constitution. Just Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. If there’s a 50-50 Senate and an impasse, could Vance suddenly have more power? Maybe. As President of the Senate, he can’t debate. He can only preside over the body and break ties. Moreover, would Vance even want to assert more authority? It’s unclear what that could be. And what would all of this do to his plans to run for president in 2028?  EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT HOUSE AND SENATE CONTROL, BALLOT MEASURES AND 2026 ELECTION DAY POLL CLOSING In fact, a deadlocked Senate with no power sharing agreement could potentially hamstring Vance. It wasn’t that long ago that the Vice President spent much of his time presiding over daily Senate debates. But not anymore. If there’s no set majority, those responsibilities either fall to Vance, current Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, or the possible Democratic Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. The latter two are the most senior senators from their respective parties. The President Pro Tempore is third in line to the presidency, following the Vice President and House Speaker. A power sharing agreement is what helps determine who presides over the Senate. Otherwise, Vance may be moored in the Senate. So there is precedent for settling a "tie" in the Senate. But it hinges on the political will of senators. And if there are disputes about seating Members – say the Alaska Senate race or another contest becomes a conflagration – one can anticipate a toxic climate on Capitol Hill. Few may be willing to sign on to anything. The Senate relies a lot on history and precedent to do things. But absent political will, senators may just resort to rock, paper, scissors.  Or maybe, penalty kicks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92fbe726b22deeb69f675 How Money Is Shaping the Midterms te 2026-11-03T00:50:06.939Z How Money Is Shaping the Midterms The 2026 midterm election is the most expensive national midterm election in U.S. history, with more than $11 billion in ad spending. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher breaks down where all that money is going. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92fbc726b22deeb69f657 Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Makes QB Decision After Sixth Straight Loss te 2026-11-03T00:50:04.403Z Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Makes QB Decision After Sixth Straight Loss Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni says that he does not plan on making a change at quarterback after their sixth straight loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92fbb726b22deeb69f64e Cardinals Make Starting QB Decision After Gardner Minshew's Win vs Cowboys te 2026-11-03T00:50:03.061Z Cardinals Make Starting QB Decision After Gardner Minshew's Win vs Cowboys Gardner Minshew came in during Sunday's contest and led the Cardinals to four consecutive TD drives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92d64726b22deeb69f5d8 Bill Simmons Shares Big Update on Bob Chesney's Future at UCLA te 2026-11-03T00:40:04.197Z Bill Simmons Shares Big Update on Bob Chesney's Future at UCLA Bob Chesney has led the UCLA Bruins to a 8-0 record. They are just one of three undefeated teams in the FBS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92d62726b22deeb69f5bc Y Combinator’s Garry Tan uses AI agents so much, he spends up to $200K a year on tokens te 2026-11-03T00:40:02.127Z Y Combinator’s Garry Tan uses AI agents so much, he spends up to $200K a year on tokens Y Combinator Garry Tan has, in the past, jokingly admitted that he's suffered from "cyber psychosis” and barely sleeps sometimes because he’s so excited to be working with his AI agents. On a new episode of Walter Isaacson’s podcast, The Builders, set to publish on Tuesday, Tan put a price tag on hi Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92b12726b22deeb69f549 Maricopa County prepares for Election Day, has already tabulated 1M ballots te 2026-11-03T00:30:10.326Z Maricopa County prepares for Election Day, has already tabulated 1M ballots Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee speaks during a pre-election press conference on Nov. 2, 2026. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The Maricopa County Elections Department had already tabulated over a million ballots on Monday and said it is fully prepared for any situations that arise come Tuesday as election officials across the country prepare for a midterm with a litigious Department of Justice being wielded by an election-denying president.  “Remember, Maricopa County is a swing county in a swing state,” Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee said to a room of reporters, adding that the state is home to some of the most competitive races in the country. “Our election staff is the best in the country.”  Maricopa County has been a hotbed for conspiracy theorists since 2020, when they made unfounded and unsubstantiated claims that President Donald Trump lost that election due to fraud.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Maricopa County ballots from the 2020 election were later handed over to a Florida-based “#StopTheSteal” supporting Cyber Ninjas who later came to the same conclusions the county did in its tabulation of the votes: Trump lost.  County officials on Monday stressed that elections staff are fully prepared and ready for all inevitabilities but were largely mum on the details.  The county will have 254 polling locations open on election day with 4,000 volunteer poll workers and 800 workers at Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center, the county’s central tabulation center, also known as MCTEC.  “We have back ups to the back up plans,” said Jennifer Liewer, communications director for the County Elections Department, adding that voters who choose to cast a ballot at the polls on Tuesday may see longer lines as people make their way out of work.  The county is expecting 250,000 people to vote in person on election day. Of the 2.5 million registered voters in the county, over 1 million had voted as of Monday afternoon. The vast majority of Arizona voters cast their ballots early via vote by mail or at an early voting location. The county said that about 10 to 15% of voters choose to vote in person on election day.  The county also said that the first batch of results should be posted by 8 p.m. on Election Day with another batch to come about an hour later. The county expects to post twice-daily updates in the evenings following Election Day.  “Election results are never final on election night,” Assistant County Manager Zach Schira said, reiterating that counting will continue throughout the week.  Late last week, the county asked the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure that none of its election observers have been convicted of election related crimes after reporting that one of those monitors had used a SQL injection attack to obtain login information from the Lee County Supervisors Election website in Florida.  The observer, David Michael Levin, called the hack a “silly political stunt” in a 2021 plea agreement hearing.Another observer in Maricopa County worked on the Georgia fake elector plot, according to Democracy Docket.  The county said it had a “very successful meeting” with the DOJ about its concerns and doesn’t believe there will be any further issues.  “I don’t think any of us knew of that situation until it was publicly reported in the media,” Schira said about the concerns raised about the observers.  Another area of concern nationally and among local groups has been the possible presence of other federal law enforcement, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at polling locations.  “We are not going to disenfranchise voters by having a strong uniformed presence at polling sites,” Frank Williams, the director of Emergency Management and Services for the county said.  The county also said it is working on a solution to help voters in the Rio Verde Foothills where dirt roads have become an issue due to the historic amount of rain the state has been experiencing. Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for the entire state to try to help coordinate relief efforts.  County officials stressed that voters should shy away from “rumors” and look to official or trusted sources for news on election day, specifically saying that voters should go to Maricopa.Vote if they need additional information. Voters across the state can visit my.arizona.vote.  Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday. If you haven’t returned your mail-in ballot, you can still drop it off at a polling place or ballot drop box through 7 p.m. on Election Day.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92b10726b22deeb69f528 Bill Belichick doesn't have time for questions about relationship with Jordon Hudson after near Miami upset te 2026-11-03T00:30:08.633Z Bill Belichick doesn't have time for questions about relationship with Jordon Hudson after near Miami upset Bill Belichick made it clear on Monday that he isn't answering any tabloid-style questions about his relationship with Jordon Hudson. The Big Js can keep those types of questions to themselves, because he's keeping the answers to himself. News of the reported breakup between the 74-year-old North Carolina Tar Heels coach and the 25-year-old made the rounds over the weekend. The two are said to have called it quits more than a year ago, but "remain close friends." They're still also reportedly in business together, but that's not Belichick's focus right now. The possibly single and ready to mingle ball coach has a college football season to get through and an improved team to coach. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! That improved team of his gave the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes all they could handle on Saturday night in Chapel Hill after all this nonsense about his personal life made headlines. According to the NY Post, WRAL reporter Brian Murphy, was the one who decided to ask Belichick about the Jordon Hudson relationship news and "what it might mean moving forward." Anyone who thought Belichick had actually lost a step, or that nearly pulling off an insane upset of Miami was going to have him lower his guard any couldn’t have been more wrong. He's still got it. JORDON HUDSON, BILL BELICHICK TAKE IN CHURCHILL DOWNS DURING KENTUCKY DERBY WEEKEND "Do you work for a tabloid now?" Belichick said before adding, "I'll keep my personal comments and relationships to myself, if that's alright with you?" Uncomfortable. Awkward. Perfectly Bill Belichick. You can't tell the full story of the coaching legend without it. These types of moments in news conferences, the cutoff hoodies, and the 25-year-old ex-girlfriend/business partner are all as much of his story as all the winning he's done throughout his career. You can call me a sucker for a good time if you must, but I could listen to these types of answers from Belichick all day long. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92b0d726b22deeb69f508 Trump Says Oil Prices Dropping as Don Jr. Concedes Gas Prices Are 'High' te 2026-11-03T00:30:05.778Z Trump Says Oil Prices Dropping as Don Jr. Concedes Gas Prices Are 'High' As both parties make their final pitch to the American people ahead of Election Day, the price of gasoline remains a top concern. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92b0b726b22deeb69f4ff Giants HC John Harbaugh Sends Message to League Before Trade Deadline te 2026-11-03T00:30:03.968Z Giants HC John Harbaugh Sends Message to League Before Trade Deadline New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh encouraged other teams to call about potential trades ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae928b6726b22deeb69f490 Flanagan vs. Tafoya: Early Voting Surges in GOP-Leaning Minnesota Counties te 2026-11-03T00:20:06.313Z Flanagan vs. Tafoya: Early Voting Surges in GOP-Leaning Minnesota Counties While Minnesota has long been considered a Democratic stronghold, Tafoya has gained ground during this election cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae928b4726b22deeb69f487 Steelers Reportedly Linked to Star WR Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline te 2026-11-03T00:20:04.874Z Steelers Reportedly Linked to Star WR Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline The Steelers have three wide receivers on the IR and another one out with injury. They need any help they can get. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae928b2726b22deeb69f46b Hinge tests a cheaper plan as users become more fed up paying for dating apps te 2026-11-03T00:20:02.857Z Hinge tests a cheaper plan as users become more fed up paying for dating apps At a time when people are increasingly tired of dating apps, Hinge is testing a cheaper subscription plan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92669726b22deeb69f44b Mohave College men's soccer wins one and falls in two games, including playoffs te 2026-11-03T00:10:17.449Z Mohave College men's soccer wins one and falls in two games, including playoffs MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College men's soccer team competed in three October matches, including a postseason matchup against Arizona Western College Oct. 27. The Bighorns earned a victory over College of Southern Nevada before facing Eastern Arizona College and… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92668726b22deeb69f442 Mohave College men's soccer wins one and falls in two games, including playoffs te 2026-11-03T00:10:16.344Z Mohave College men's soccer wins one and falls in two games, including playoffs Lazzar Ramos dribbles the ball and looks to score during a home game against College of Southern Nevada on Oct. 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92664726b22deeb69f425 Maricopa’s housing market has a lot of doors open te 2026-11-03T00:10:12.674Z Maricopa’s housing market has a lot of doors open Here are the numbers for the City of Maricopa as we begin November 2026. As always, these numbers focus on homes in HOA subdivisions since the non-HOA areas are so diverse. There are currently 671 homes available for sale, with another 135 under contract. Of those 671 homes, 228 are brand-new or spec homes. That’s about 34% of everything available! Builders are offering some pretty significant incentives right now, which makes it even harder for resale homes to compete. Only 66 of the available homes have a private pool. That’s less than 10% of the market, which really limits the choices for buyers who must have a pool. Least expensive home: $229,500 40202 W. Mary Lou Drive in Desert Passage. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus den, 1,320 square feet, new appliances, quartz countertops, washer/dryer included and a community pool. Most expensive home: $759,900 40438 W. Hall in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,386 square feet, double RV gate, heated saltwater pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and plenty of interior upgrades. Current listing breakdown 631 Regular listings There are also 63 homes currently available in Province, Maricopa’s active adult community. Bedroom breakdown (671 homes) 2 bedrooms – 49 Garage breakdown (671 homes) No garage – 5 Price range breakdown $225,001–$250,000 – 13 What’s happening with prices? The average asking price of a Maricopa home is currently $362,139, with an average price per square foot of $181. The average seller has reduced their asking price by $20,815 since originally listing, and homes are spending an average of 90 days on the market. Those numbers tell you quite a bit about where the market stands right now. One trend I’m really watching: Short sales One thing that stands out to me is the increase in short sales over the past few years. 2023 – 4 short sales sold And as we begin November, there are currently 38 active short sale/pre-foreclosure listings on the MLS. For those unfamiliar with the term, a short sale generally happens when a homeowner sells for less than what is owed on the mortgage, with the lender’s approval. We’ve gone from just 4 short sales closing in all of 2023 to 24 already closing in the first 10 months of 2026. That’s a pretty significant change and something I’ll continue watching. My thoughts on the market Overall, Maricopa is definitely a buyer-advantaged market right now. Not only are sellers competing with hundreds of other resale homes, but roughly one-third of the available inventory is new construction. Builders can sometimes offer tens of thousands of dollars in incentives that individual sellers simply can’t match. Buyers have plenty of choices and room to negotiate. Sellers need to understand the competition and price their homes accordingly. Of course, every subdivision is different, and what’s happening in one neighborhood may not be happening in another. If you have questions about your particular neighborhood, want to know what homes are actually selling for, or would like specific comps, feel free to comment or reach out. Brian Petersheim BrianPetersheim@gmail.com The post Maricopa’s housing market has a lot of doors open appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9265f726b22deeb69f3e6 The Las Vegas Raiders Are Redefining the Game-Day Experience te 2026-11-03T00:10:07.853Z The Las Vegas Raiders Are Redefining the Game-Day Experience Las Vegas is redefining game day, using technology and infrastructure to create a seamless experience from arrival to departure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9265e726b22deeb69f3dd Who Was Adam Robinson? Tech Entrepreneur Killed in Florida Plane Crash te 2026-11-03T00:10:06.387Z Who Was Adam Robinson? Tech Entrepreneur Killed in Florida Plane Crash His wife, two young children and five others also died when the Learjet 60 crashed near Greenacres. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae9265c726b22deeb69f3d4 Trump Is Preparing to Cut a Pregnancy Safety Net That Barely Exists te 2026-11-03T00:10:04.681Z Trump Is Preparing to Cut a Pregnancy Safety Net That Barely Exists Trump's planned pregnancy protections rollback exposes how little America offers mothers compared with other wealthy democracies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae92411726b22deeb69f390 Minshew Mania: Arizona Cardinals make long-awaited QB change after comeback win in Dallas te 2026-11-03T00:00:17.457Z Minshew Mania: Arizona Cardinals make long-awaited QB change after comeback win in Dallas TEMPE – The first 43 minutes of the Arizona Cardinals’ Week 8 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday played out like a recycled movie, complete with a depressing plot that had become all too familiar throughout the 2026 season. Starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett could only muster 145 yards of total offense on seven possessions while completing just 10 of 23 pass attempts for 119 yards and an interception. With time winding down and his team facing a 17-3 deficit, coach Mike LaFleur pulled the trigger on a long-awaited decision. While Brissett headed to the bench, backup quarterback Gardner Minshew took the field for the first time as an Arizona Cardinal with less than two minutes remaining in the third quarter. “It wasn’t really a big hoorah moment,” center Hjalte Froholdt said. “It was just, ‘Quiet down, let’s just do our job because we have 30 minutes, and let’s just get after it’.” What transpired after that point ushered in the Minshew Mania era – expiration date to be determined. The veteran signal caller led three consecutive drives that ended with a passing touchdown in the fourth quarter, and finished the game with 17 completions on 23 attempts and a passer rating of 137.3.  More importantly, his efforts helped the Cardinals storm back and pull out an improbable 33-30 victory in overtime to improve to 3-5. The win was the Cardinals’ fifth in five meetings with Dallas at AT&T Stadium and their ninth in their past 10 meetings with the Cowboys. That was enough for coach Mike LaFleur to name Minshew the team’s starter at a news conference on Monday, with rookie Carson Beck moving up to the backup role. “You just come in, look your guys in the eye and tell them you’re going to give it all you got for them,” Minshew told reporters in Dallas after the game. “We got guys that are willing to go do that with you, and there’s nothing better.” Minshew’s NFL journey dates back to when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him in the sixth round of the 2019 draft following his lone season at Washington State. Since then, he has started 47 games for five different teams across his seven-year career. Before taking over in Week 8, Minshew’s last appearance on an NFL field was in Week 16 of the 2025 season. He threw just eight passes as the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting quarterback before suffering a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture. In March, the Cardinals signed Minshew to a one-year, $8.25 million contract (with incentives) with the expectation that he would sit behind Brissett. The Cardinals handed the 33-year-old Brissett a reworked one-year contract worth $15.5 million guaranteed in July despite posting a 1-11 record as the starter the year before.  That record eventually worsened to 3-16 following a loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 7, but despite prolonged frustration regarding the team’s offensive struggles, LaFleur kept Brissett at the top of the depth chart for another week. When Brissett posted the worst single-game passer rating as a starter of his career against Dallas (41.8), however, it was fair to wonder if it was also the closing note to his time in Arizona.  Passer rating if you throw the ball into the ground every time: 39.6 Jacoby Brissett passer rating in the first half: 36.2 — Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) November 1, 2026 Despite demoting Brissett to third string, LaFleur offered no indication that the move was related to the upcoming NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10. “Only focused on this week,” LaFleur said. “He’s fully a part of this team and (I’m) excited to see him still be the teammate I know he is.” Arizona’s Week 9 contest in Seattle on Sunday is shaping up to be the first time Beck will be listed as active on the team’s game-day roster. The former Miami Hurricane remains a lingering conundrum for the Cardinals, but it’s no mystery that his recent promotion puts him in a position to take the field at some point during the season. If Minshew struggles in a stadium in which the Cardinals have lost four straight games, and against an opponent that has beaten them 10 straight times overall, perhaps it could come soon and the Cardinals will have the opportunity to evaluate what they have in Beck before the QB-rich 2027 draft. Currently, LaFleur’s focus rests on the 24-year-old gaining more experience and recovering from the back spasms he was dealing with last week. “Just think that’s the right thing to do,” LaFleur said. “Got to continue his development in terms of getting a little bit more reps with the scout team and all that. We feel that he’s week to week in terms of he’s feeling really good right now.” While it’s still unknown how Beck’s rookie campaign will pan out, it’s also becoming increasingly possible that Arizona may not be able to use the draft for a top quarterback prospect.  Based on nfl.com tiebreakers and verified by tankathon.com, the Cardinals currently sit 12th in the 2027 NFL draft order. There are currently nine teams with fewer wins than Arizona despite owning a record two games under .500. On the other hand, the team will have to manage recent injuries to receivers Michael Wilson, Kendrick Bourne and running back Jeremiyah Love during a brutal three-game stretch that includes the Seahawks on the road, the Los Angeles Rams at home and the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. For now, LaFleur is hoping Sunday’s showcase of Minshew Magic is the start of a long-term offensive spark as the veteran prepares to make his first start with the franchise. “I think he kind of showed all of us, in terms of going in there, being competitive,” LaFleur said. “Doesn’t shock me. The production was pretty wild in terms of the amount of points and just moving up and down the field. He’s a competitor and he’s always prepared.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home