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First Democrat wins statewide office in Indiana since 2012
Democrat Beau Bayh pulled off a major upset in Indiana’s secretary of state race Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat to win statewide office in the Republican stronghold in more than a decade. Bayh defeated Republican Max Engling in a closely watched contest that drew national attention as Democrats sought to break the GOP’s grip on…
James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat blue in a historic win for Dems
Democrat James Talarico is projected to win a Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton and delivering his party their first big Lone Star state win in decades, according to a projection by Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). It’s a huge moment for Democrats, both because it finally notches the party a big victory in…
Elon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
As Republicans suffered a landslide defeat and Texas elected its first Democratic governor in more than three decades, one of the biggest losers of the U.S. midterms was not on the ballot: billionaire Elon Musk.
Shaquille O’Neal says Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls teammate was just ‘along for the ride’ in six Championship wins
Shaquille O’Neal has made a major admission about Scottie Pippen’s stint with the Chicago Bulls. Drafted by the franchise in 1987, Pippen became a key piece...
Chiefs Could Swing for Texans’ Former First-Round Pick to Fix Glaring Issues
The Houston Texans are 2-5. They opened their 25th season with Super Bowl hopes but lost their first four games. The defense has slipped. Houston allowed 17....
Stephen A. Smith issues a warning to Democrats on midterm wins
Democrats now have control of both chambers of Congress. And that means the question of whether they’ll try to impeach President Donald Trump for a third tim...
AMD stock flat following strong Q3 earnings beat, as data center revenue climbs 97%
AMD beat expectations on the top and bottom lines.
Ilhan Omar lashes out at 'bigot' Trump after winning re-election despite investigation
Ilhan Omar told supporters Democrats' midterm victories sent a message to Trump, as she addressed federal probes and Operation Metro Surge protests.
Why the stock market is unexpectedly rallying in the wake of the Democratic blue wave
Here's why stocks are doing something very different post-election from what many thought they would.
US midterms 2026: Republicans trumped, stumped, and dumped as Democrats win both House and Senate
TOI Correspondent From Washington: It is a rout of the Republicans, a political bloodbath of epic proportions.
Sold-out arenas, 3.3 million viewers for Game 7: The WNBA postseason surges in numbers
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA Finals was the most watched since 1999 with an average of 1.88 million people viewing the seven-game series that Golden State won ov...
Connor Hellebuyck Writes Letter to Jets Fans, Explains Reasons for Trade Request After Devils Move
New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck pointed toward "challenging circumstances involving my family" when explaining why he wanted to leave Winnipeg in an Instagram post Wednesday directed toward Jets fans.
Charles Leclerc to miss Brazilian GP media duties after welcoming first child
Leclerc will miss his media duties in Brazil after becoming a father, delaying his response to Hamilton’s criticism following their Mexico Grand Prix clash.
Idaho voters choose an official state gun
Idaho voters overwhelmingly supported the Winchester Model 1873 rifle as the official state gun over five other guns. The rifle garnered around 31 percent of the vote as of early Wednesday morning, with the Winchester Model 1894 at around 25 percent, according to The Associated Press. The Winchester Model 1873 was the focus of the…
Sean Payton's success was the exception, not the rule, for Saints
We don't know if Kellen Moore can build a winner, but history shows his Saints predecessor Sean Payton's success was the exception, not the rule.
Giannis-Bam Pairing Ripped by NBA Exec amid Heat's Early-Season Struggles
Back-to-back wins apparently haven't been enough to assuage doubts about Giannis Antetokounmpo's fit alongside Bam Adebayo with the Miami Heat.
In 2009, a Virginia woman paid $7 for a Renoir at a Harpers Ferry flea market; it had been stolen from Baltimore's museum in 1951, and in 2014 a judge sent it back
A Virginia woman unknowingly purchased a stolen Renoir painting for just $7 at a flea market, leading to a federal court case and its return to the Baltimore Museum of Art after 63 years. Discover the extraordinary journey of this artwork and the implications for art ownership rights.
Ford ousts Lombardo in battleground Nevada governor’s race
Democrat Aaron Ford is projected to defeat Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) in the Nevada governor’s race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Ford, the Nevada attorney general, defeated first-term Lombardo to be Nevada’s top executive. Lombardo’s loss underscores the Democratic blue wave that’s splashed across the nation where even more reliably Republican areas like Texas and…
Jesus de Miguel: Goalkeeper Jesus Owono defended by FC Andorra team-mate after Tenerife forward's death
FC Andorra's Argentinian defender Lautaro Spatz took to Instagram to pay tribute to Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel after he died following a collision with Jesus Owono, but also defended the goalkeeper, who has deleted his account on the social media platform
Sydney Sweeney soon to become neighbors of Harry-Meghan, Beckhams? Actor views property in Cotswolds village
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney is reportedly considering a move to the English countryside after viewing a property in the picturesque Cotswolds village
Zak Chelli to fight on Sky Sports: From classroom to the ring - the supply teacher ready for Zuffa Boxing bow
Fulham fighter Zak Chelli has signed with Zuffa Boxing and will fight on<em> Sky Sports</em>; Chelli is coming off a tremendous upset win when he knocked out David Morrell; Chelli is a former British, Commonwealth and English champion looking to fight his way into world class
Hungary opens secret police files, 47 years after fall of communism
Critics say the move comes too late, that the files themselves are incomplete, and the move risks sowing division and causing unnecessary anguish.