It’s Time for a Corporate Power Reset
The 2026 midterm elections have been the most expensive in history, with more than $11 billion being spent on political ads. While Democratic candidates have outraised Republicans in individual donations by appealing directly to voters, Republicans have received the lion’s share of money from super PACs funded by a smallContinue Reading
Kenya releases 5 Ebola patients after negative tests as 2 remain hospitalized
Kenya has released five Ebola patients after they tested negative for the virus and showed no symptoms, Read MoreContinue Reading
Which races might predict a ‘blue wave’? Here’s what to watch
The night’s big question is whether a true wave will materialize for Democrats and how sizable it might be., Read MoreContinue Reading
Republicans fight to hold on to the Senate as Democrats seek gains in traditionally red states
Control of the Senate is on the line Tuesday, following a midterm election cycle with races marked by betrayal and alleged ballot shenanigans., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
More than 57 million vote early as high-stakes midterm elections get underway
More than 57 million Americans had already voted before Election Day — nearly as many as the entire early vote in the 2022 midterms.Continue Reading
Judge considers March retrial for Lindsay Clancy after 11-1 jury deadlock
Clancy’s return to court comes two months after her first trial ended in a hung jury: 11 jurors favored acquittal; only one voted to convict.Continue Reading
Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton cast their votes in Ohio
Ohio gubernatorial candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton cast their votes in Columbus on Tuesday, as they attempt to succeed a term-limited sitting governor who’s spent five decades in politics. Correction: An earlier version of this caption incorrectly stated that the candidates voted on Wednesday. They voted on Tuesday. #shortsContinue Reading
On Ebola’s frontline, survivors offer friendship to sick children
Jerkis Mahamba is one of a growing number of Ebola survivors in Congo who, with immunity from the strain currently spreading through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, found a calling at the bedside of sick children battling the often-fatal disease in isolation wards. Mahamba caught the highly infectious diseaseContinue Reading
Four boats, two soldiers each, under cover of fog: Russia’s first attempt to land troops in Kherson ended with one dead and three captured
Russia is massing for a river crossing to try to take back Kherson. Its forces are preparing to dig in on the west bank of the Dnipro and build up around the Korabel district as a possible bridgehead for an assault on the city, Anastasiia Shevchenko, deputy spokesperson for Ukraine’sContinue Reading
Norway, Denmark and Sweden teams refuse to play with Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Cup
Norway, Denmark, and Sweden said on Tuesday they will not play Russia at the 2027 men’s World Championship in Germany, citing safety and geopolitics. Their decision came days after a sports court cleared their return to international competition, according to Reuters. Last week the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowedContinue Reading
Global fossil fuel roadmap leaves governments with “no excuse not to act,” says 350.org
350.org has welcomed the publication of the global roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Energy Systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner (TAFF), commissioned under Brazil’s COP30 Presidency, describing it as an important step towards turning the global commitment to move away from fossil fuels into practicalContinue Reading
Waymo expands to Torrance, Manhattan Beach and other corners of L.A. County
The robotaxi company Waymo is expanding its Los Angeles service area into South Bay and adding popular destinations such as Universal Studios.Continue Reading
GM describes its fourth-generation EV platform
The US automakers’ stop/start approach to electrification has been compared (by me) to the stereotypical comedic representation of an inept driver, alternately flooring the accelerator and slamming on the brakes. After slamming on the brakes in 2025, GM now appears to be stepping on the prissy pedal again, announcing aContinue Reading