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Maine Republican Susan Collins concedes Senate seat in a tech-fueled race.

The longtime senator counted tech executives like Palantir CEO Alex Karp and venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz among her donors. Democratic challenger Troy Jackson also received some billionaire support, but no obvious tech ties. Maine almost became the first state to pause data centers, before the governor vetoed the moratorium. [Link: Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1021080/maine-senate-race-susan-collins-ai-data-centers | The Verge]

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World

Former elementary school teacher becomes newest paper billionaire in China

A former elementary school teacher has been propelled into the ranks of paper billionaires in China after the stock debut of his company selling tape and other adhesive products to tech giants, according to Forbes.

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Politics

Jackson ousts Collins in Maine Senate flip

Democrat Troy Jackson is projected to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R) in Maine, flipping the GOP seat for the first time in almost 50 years, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Jackson’s win marks a stunning rise for the former state Senate president who ran unsuccessfully for governor this cycle. The Democrat notched 53 percent…

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NFL

‘Here Is a Big One’ — Media Insider Predicts Joe Buck’s Next MNF Partner Amid ESPN Drama, Floats Surprise Landing Spot for Troy Aikman

We have a whole, entire, sizzling NFL season running, but the headlines have really been all about Joe Buck and Troy Aikman’s falling out in the ESPN booth....

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Soccer

Pat Surtain II Reacts to Jaylen Waddle’s Post After Broncos Beat Chiefs

Pat Surtain II chimed in on Jaylen Waddle’s Instagram post after the receiver helped Denver erase an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit against Kansas City. The...

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World

In 1992, a trucker paid $5 for a drip painting at a San Bernardino thrift shop; a fingerprint said Pollock, experts said no, and she died in 2019 refusing $50 million

In 1992, Teri Horton bought an oil painting for $5 at a thrift shop, igniting a decades-long debate over its connection to Jackson Pollock. Despite forensic evidence, experts dispute its authenticity. Horton declined offers up to $50 million before her death in 2019, leaving the painting's origins shrouded in mystery.

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Politics

Bo French loses TX Railroad Commissioner race

Bo French, the GOP nominee running for Texas railroad commissioner, is projected to lose his race to Democrat Jon Rosenthal, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican lost support from several prominent Republicans in his state after he posted on social media about University of Texas at Austin students of South Asian descent. In a…

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Basketball

Caitlin Clark’s latest heartwarming gesture sees her send a massive gift to her alma mater

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark had her former college team, the Iowa Hawkeyes, in mind after the Nike CC1 release. Clark dominated the NCAA with a fou...

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Politics

Troy Jackson defeats GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, padding Democrats’ majority

NBC News projects that Jackson, who became the Democratic nominee after an embattled Graham Platner dropped out, flipped control of the Senate seat.

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World

Apple sends AI warning, tells it is not immune to attacks by AI Agents; they may send communication or may transactions that ...

Apple has expanded its warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, cautioning that autonomous AI agents could access systems without

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Basketball

‘I Need to Do Better,’ ‘Maybe I Should Chill’ — Caitlin Clark Makes Honest Admission About Major Source of Criticism

Caitlin Clark has never been shy about showing emotion on the court, but the Indiana Fever star says one part of her competitive reputation may be overstated...

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World

Tiger killed after being hit by train near Sengottai

Madurai: A tiger was reportedly killed after being hit by a passenger train near Sengottai in Tenkasi district in the early hours of Wednesday.

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World

In 2010, a Briton paid about $5 at a Las Vegas garage sale for sketches; one was appraised at up to $2.4 million as a possible Warhol, the authentication board declined to verify it, and it later appeared on eBay for $2 million

Discover the astonishing story of British businessman Alan Fields, who bought a sketch at a Las Vegas garage sale for just $5, only to claim it could be an early Andy Warhol worth $2.4 million. Explore the authentication struggles and the eccentric world of art valuation.

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Business

What will Trump losing US midterm elections mean for Sensex, Nifty? Explained

Investors are closely watching the US midterm elections for indications of whether the outcome could help reduce geopolitical uncertainty worldwide, an

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World

Gillette India faces ‘pink tax’ complaint as consumer commission issues notices to company and senior officials over allegations that women’s razors are priced 4 to 5 times higher than men’s

JAIPUR: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Kota on Monday issued notices to Gillette India Ltd and its senior officials over a

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Cricket

A Hardik Pandya fan, Rohan Rajbhar slams maiden ton; dedicates milestone to mother after anchoring Rajasthan’s recovery alongside Mahipal Lomror

Playing only his fourth First-Class match, Rohan Rajbhar scored his maiden century, bringing up 140 off 263 balls with 11 fours and a six, as Rajasthan

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Politics

Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor’s race, extending Democratic control

Benson will succeed Gretchen Whitmer, NBC News projects. It’s the first time in more than 60 years that Michigan will have had two Democratic governors in a row.

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Business

Stock futures drop as Wall Street confronts the ‘blue tsunami’ threat to the AI boom

Stock futures slid after Democrats won key Senate races across the country. The size of the blue wave surprised Wall Street, which was expecting a ripple.

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More sport

Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Central) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, November 5 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S) 6 p. Chattanooga at Penn State — BTN7...

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Michigan Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Central) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, November 5 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S) 7 p. Kalamazoo at Western Michigan — E...

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Soccer

Rayan Ait-Nouri: Man United receive positive update in January pursuit of Man City ace

Manchester United secured a stunning 3-2 comeback win over AS Roma at Old Trafford in the Champions League. However, the game further highlighted a gap in th...

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World

National Trust to 'maintain spirit' of Flatford Wildlife Garden

Flatford Wildlife Garden is bought by the National Trust after being run by the RSPB for 15 years.

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Society

BSF HC RO RM answer key 2026 released: Check direct link to download, objection details here

The Border Security Force (BSF) has released the Head Constable (Radio Operator and Radio Mechanic) answer key 2026.

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Jets beat Canadiens in OT after trailing 4-0 with 3 minutes left, setting NHL record

The Jets won a game in a way never before seen in the NHL on Tuesday.

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Culture

Regina Cassandra says female stars deserve grand cutouts like male superstars, praises her 'Mookuthi Amman 2' co-star Nayanthara

Actress Regina Cassandra has opened up about her experience of playing a negative role in Sundar C's 'Mookuthi Amman 2'.

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World

Friend, 2 aides strangle Delhi property dealer over suspected affair, stuff body in bag

NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old property dealer was strangled, allegedly by three men, over suspicions of an illicit relationship in southwest Delhi's Dabri area

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Politics

North Carolina voters approve constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for mail-in ballots

North Carolinians are projected to approve a constitutional amendment requiring that all voters in the state show photo ID to cast a ballot, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Require Photo Identification Amendment proposed changing the North Carolina Constitution to require all voters in the state to present an ID, regardless of whether they are…

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World

In the 1980s, an English surgeon paid a few hundred pounds for a Chinese vase kept in the kitchen; in 2022 an expert spotted the Qianlong mark and it made £1.45M

Discover how a Chinese vase bought for a few hundred pounds in the 1980s was identified as valuable antique with a Qianlong mark, ultimately fetching £1.45 million at auction.

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More sport

Ziaire Williams gets candid on ‘easy’ role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ current win streak hit two games following their 138-117 thrashing of the Miami Heat on Monday, and the team welcomed t...

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Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman doesn’t want AI deciding what humans do; OpenAI CEO says: People should not be relegated to a role of...

Sam Altman has spent years telling the world that superintelligence is closer than it looks.

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World

In 1944, a US Navy serviceman stationed in the Pacific mailed his wife a coconut with their names carved inside a heart; he paid 37 cents in postage, and she kept it for more than 50 years

Strawberries are popularised as one of the most romantic fruits in the world.

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Politics

Schumer exults over Democratic Senate: ‘Wow, wow, wow’

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who is now poised to become Senate majority leader, exulted Tuesday night over the blue wave that has flipped at least six Republican seats and put Democrats firmly in control of the Senate next year. “Oh man! Wow, wow, wow! Against all odds we Democrats have won the Senate,” Schumer declared…

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Politics

Democrats flip four governorships, extending their inroads into red states

Democratic candidates flipped control of governorships in four races while maintaining power in several other states, further punctuating the party’s success in Tuesday’s elections.

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Politics

Speaker Mike Johnson: Republicans ‘faced some real odds’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told supporters in Louisiana on Tuesday that the GOP “faced some real odds” in the midterm elections but that the fight was far from over. “We knew that to keep the House and sustain our majority, we would have to defy more than a century of midterm history, OK?” Johnson said.…

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Politics

Lone Star turns blue: Democrats Talarico, Hinojosa topple Texas Republicans

Democrat James Talarico, a former schoolteacher and Presbyterian seminarian who campaigned on a "politics of love," on Tuesday won the US Senate race in Texa...

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Politics

El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Michigan Senate race

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Michigan Senate race, with El-Sayed defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim American elected to the upper chamber, according to Decision Desk HQ. El-Sayed, a doctor and former head of health departments in Detroit and Wayne County, prevailed against Rogers, a former congressman backed by…

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Politics

GOP’s Alme wins Montana Senate race

Republican nominee Kurt Alme is projected to win Montana’s Senate election, according to Decision Desk HQ. The former U.S. attorney for the District of Montana will replace retiring Sen. Steve Daines (R), after the two-term senator announced his departure from Congress minutes before the filing deadline in March. Daines and President Trump endorsed the Republican…

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Politics

Dems seize the Senate as blue tidal wave crashes deep into Trump country, topples GOP strongholds

Democrats reclaimed the Senate Tuesday by toppling GOP candidates across Trump country, with Chuck Schumer clinching five pickups in a midterm wave.

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World

Similar solar farm plans to boost Berkshire councils' coffers

Neighbouring councils are aiming to generate energy and money by running their own solar farms.

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World

Republican Susan Collins loses seat, ending almost 30 years in the Senate

Maine's Senate race was mired in controversy after Democratic nominee Graham Planter withdrew following multiple scandals.

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