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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...
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.
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…
New York Times gleeful over Democrats huge midterm victories, says it's time to ‘feel pride’
The New York Times Editorial Board declared Americans should "feel pride" after Democrats swept the House, Senate, and key gubernatorial races.
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.
US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections
Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.
Democrats clinch open Amodei House seat in Nevada
Democrats are projected to flip retiring Rep. Mark Amodei’s (R) seat in northern Nevada, per Decision Desk HQ. Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson, a social worker and former majority leader of the state House, defeated Republican David Flippo, an Air Force veteran, to clinch the district that encompasses Reno and the entire upper half of the Silver…
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....
AMD stock flat following strong Q3 earnings beat, as data center revenue climbs 97%
AMD beat expectations on the top and bottom lines.
Congress drafted a historic climate bill. Environmental groups want to kill it.
Environmental organizations are opposing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which aims to accelerate the U.S. clean energy transition by streamlining permitting processes and limiting litigation.
Mike Johnson's No 2 launches GOP takeover bid as House falls to Democrats
Prominent House Republicans Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are likely heading for a brutal battle over who will be Trump's top defender as minority leader.
DeSantis calls midterm bloodbath an ‘extinction-level event for Republicans’
Florida Republicans fended off a blue wave yesterday, while Democrats across the country flipped long-held red seats and seized control of Congress.
Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) announced Wednesday that he will run for minority leader, formally entering the race to lead House Republicans in the next Congress after they suffered a major blow in the midterms. He will likely face a contentious fight against current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.). Speaker Mike Johnson…
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.
Sports Owners Got Very Little for Their Money in Midterm Elections
Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats.
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.
Wall Street Journal editorial board: Trump ‘main architect’ of GOP midterm ‘rout’
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board cast much of the blame on President Trump for GOP losses Tuesday, as Democrats are poised to take control of both the House and Senate. “Republicans may console themselves that midterm defeats in second presidential terms are common. But this was more than a normal defeat,” the board wrote…
North Carolina Democrat Ojeda defeats NRCC Chair Richard Hudson in House race
Democrat Richard Ojeda is projected to defeat Rep. Richard Hudson (R), the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), in the race for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. Hudson’s role as the NRCC chair meant he was tasked with helping protect vulnerable House Republicans across the…
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.
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
Not even $200 million could help Elon Musk buy Texas
Elon Musk donated lavishly to Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott, but Democrats still won big in Texas.
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.
Speaker Mike Johnson won’t run for minority leader, setting up GOP battle
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on a staff call Wednesday that he will not run for minority leader, according to two GOP staffers, heading off what will likely be a bitter fight over the party’s future in the next Congress as Republicans reel from a seismic election defeat. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and…