Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan faces Democrat Ashley Bell and Libertarian Steven Feldman in a district that includes Winston-Salem and follows Interstate 77 down to Mooresville. The Cook Political Report rates the race as “Solid Republican.” Incumbent Republican U.N. Ambassador Mark Harris faces Democrat Colby Watson and Green Party candidate Bo Whitehead in an 8th district.
Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps Despite Damaging Attacks on Pipelines and Refineries
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Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
Trump rejected that deal in September and has since repeatedly threatened to launch fresh strikes on Iran. Asked on Monday if he’s considering striking Iran after the U.S. midterms, Trump simply said, “No” Persian Gulf nations are preparing themselves for a possible return to heavy fighting, which they expect could trigger Iranian retaliatory strikes.
The 2027 satel demonstration could provide more evidence about the technical feasibility of interconnected orbital computing. The successful demonstration does not mean Google has a fully operational orbital data center. If Google eventually makes the technology commercially viable, it could give cloud providers another way to expand AI computing capacity as demand for processing power and electricity increases.
Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
Around 2,800 troops from 10 European countries will stage the first exercise of a new multinational force in support of Ukraine. The Multinational Force - Ukraine (MNF-U) has no offensive mission and is only to be deployed once a ceasefire is agreed. "This isn't a hypothetical plan, it's a real force," UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting said.
North Korea denies links to Binance hack as researchers trace stolen billions
Park Jin Hyok is wanted by the FBI over alleged involvement in North Korean state-sponsored cyberattacks. The FBI attributed Binance's $6.3 billion theft to North Korea's TraderTraitor activity, without publicly naming Park as a participant. North Korea Denies the Binance Hack, Calls FBI Investigation Fabricated.
Democrats Head Into Election Day Feeling Hopeful About the Midterms
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Voting is under way in the 2026 US midterm elections, with the first polls opening in Vermont. More than 57 million Americans already voted early, according to the University of Florida Voting Lab. The initial numbers are unlikely to offer a clear indication of the national outcome, as several constituencies in Kentucky and Indiana are considered Republican strongholds.
Voting began at 6 am local time (11:00 GMT) in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Virginia, as well as parts of Indiana and Kentucky. All 435 House seats up for grabs, 35 Senate seats at stake. Around 54 million voters cast early ballots. First results expected as polls close at 23:30 GMT.
U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for another wave of strikes on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections in the U.S., according to two regional officials and a third person familiar with the matter. According to sources cited by Axios, Netanyahu pushed for Mr. Trump to strike Iran but the president wants to let the negotiations play out.
US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump’s agenda
Republicans had tried to buck historical precedent — a president’s party almost always loses seats during the midterms — with an aggressive redistricting effort aimed at creating a more favorable congressional map. In the House, Republicans are now trying to hang on to their narrow majority, as Democrats try to flip seats in states Trump has repeatedly carried.
Trump focuses on Reflecting Pool in final public speech before midterms
Trump's first explicit reference to the midterms came around the 23-minute mark. The speech, which lasted nearly an hour, was expected to serve as Trump's "closing argument" He touted his administration's record and lashed out at some Democratic candidates by nam. The president's party tends to underperform in midterm elections.
Why Trump Often Mentioned Iran in the Midterm Campaign
The Iran war triggered a rise of inflation earlier this year as a historic oil supply shortage pushed up prices for gasoline, groceries and other essentials. "Even if we ended the Iran war today, I think it's going to take a while for those energy prices to come down," an economist at American University said.
Arab parties set to back opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc in Israeli elections. But taking support from the Arab parties poses a challenge for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli leaders and parties have been openly deploying anti-Arab racism to woo Jewish voters. The decision to leave a centrist Jewish-led party and join a conservative Arab-led one has drawn condemnation.
What Voters Should Know About Election Security for the 2026 Midterms
Police are asking people with information, dashcam or CCTV footage to get in touch. Beijing wants to work with Moscow to bolster strategic communication and mutual trust in the military field. Two passenger planes are being inspected after landing in Warsaw and a third in Murcia in Spain, following a series of bomb threats.
What Israeli Election Results Reveal About the Electorate
Ben Gvir fell short of expectations that he would gain ground in the latest election. He was seen as an unpalatable troublemaker among the more mainstream right. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "needs Ben Gvir by his side, strong and stable, with right-wing views", he said.
Netanyahu Didn’t Win Israel’s Election. But He’s Far From Out.
The election's unexpected results are "a cause for rejoicing," Levy writes. 19 of those 67 seats were won by Israel's "Arab parties," an all-time high. Unfortunately, many Democrats are unqualified DEI candidates, and/or radical-left denigrators of our country and crucial allies.
In 2016, Trump won Saginaw County over Democrat Hillary Clinton by 1 percentage point. Trump won the city by about 10 points in 2024, but Democratic Gov. Joe Biden was victorious in the county. Democrat Kamala Harris won Kent County in 2024 over Trump, 52%-47%, even though she lost statewide. Trump carried Alger County overwhelmingly, 59%-40%, over Harris.
How Arab Voters in Israel Shifted the Political Landscape
Your confidence will increase and your thoughts will come out with clarity. Your communication skills will increase, and this will open the doors of new possibilities for you. Your sensitivity and intuition will flourish today, allowing you to establish better connections between yourself and others.Overall, this day is for you to stay positive, just use your insight and energy properly.
Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden reported refrigeration problems that forced some retailers to discard food after temperatures rose overnight. Dozens of stores across several grocery chains reporting refrigeration failures. Rain likely, windy and breezy in Milwaukee.
Australian Court Hears Challenge to Social Media Ban
Australia's ban works by restricting children under 16 from holding accounts on the world's biggest social media platforms.Reddit has highlighted a number of issues in its written submission to the court, pointing to problems enforcing the ban. Australia said its restrictions would protect young users from graphic content, online predators and predatory algorithms designed to keep people scrolling.
Russia bombs aid centre and shelter in Ukraine, killing at least 29 people
Authorities had reported 26 deaths on Monday evening, but the number increased as rescue teams continued clearing collapsed structures. With rescue operations continuing and the extent of the destruction still being assessed, the confirmed death toll may not represent the final number of victims. 48 people remained unaccounted for. Their whereabouts remain uncertain, and the finalNumber of casualties may change as recovery operations continue.
Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims
A married couple and their two toddlers were among the nine on the Learjet 60 plane that crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, according to a Texas father. Husband, wife and two children among victims, families say. The identities of a young co-pilot and seven passengers aboard the plane have not been released.
Trump Removes South Africa From the African Growth and Opportunity Act Trade Program
U.S.-South Africa relations have plummeted during Trump's second term. South Africa accused of being anti-American for its criticism of Israel and diplomatic ties with Iran. Washington has clashed with Pretoria over Trump's claims of a "genocide" against white South Africans. The U.S. is ending PEPFAR aid to the country.
U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure
"I don't know if you even call it a war because we haven't been doing any fighting for months," Trump said. Despite Trump's claims of no shooting for months, a U.S. official confirmed that America had conducted strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
Jury Selection Begins in First Death-Penalty Case at Guantánamo Bay
Nashiri was charged in April 2011 with offenses including murder in violation of the law of war and terrorism. His case has been mired in pre-trial proceedings for years. His lawyers have argued that he was not competent to stand trial due to trauma he suffered. Nashiri was considered close to Osama bin Laden.
