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Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps Despite Damaging Attacks on Pipelines and Refineries

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:19:06 +0000

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company posted a 9 percent increase in third-quarter profit on Tuesday.

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks the President’s ‘Pettysburg Address’

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:13:47 +0000

“And where better to reassure the public that they are in good hands than in front of a pool you’ve repeatedly botched to the tune of $16 million?” Kimmel said of Trump’s speech before the midterms.

Latin America’s Swing to the Right Was Never About Trump

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:06 +0000

The Trump administration has profoundly misread Latin America’s political winds.

When will we know who controls Congress? It could be a while.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:24:28 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stakes in Tuesday's election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say.

The Associated Press will be calling races in all 435 House districts and the 35 Senate contests that are up for election this year.

Control of the House depends on which party reaches 218 seats. Currently, 219 members caucus with Republicans, just one more than the minimum needed for a majority when all seats are filled. There are two vacancies now.

The bar for the Senate is 51 seats for Democrats or 50 for Republicans, since Vice President JD Vance can cast a tiebreaking vote for his party. Republicans have a 53-47 edge in the Senate right now.

During the last midterm elections in 2022, the AP called control of the Senate four days after Election Day, while the House call was eight days after.

During the presidential cycle of 2024, there was a bigger gap between the two. Senate control was called the day after Election Day, with the House call coming eight days later.

Some states consistently take days to count all their ballots. California, the nation's most populous, has seen thousands of mail ballots dropped off on Election Day. In 2022, half the state’s votes were counted after Election Day.

Other states like Alaska and Maine, which have key Senate races this year, use ranked choice voting.

A candidate can win with more than 50% of votes in the first round, but if no one reaches that threshold then the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed to the voter's second choice. The process can significantly delay results.

The AP does not make projections and will only declare a winner when it’s determined there is no scenario that would allow the trailing candidates to close the gap.

This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/know-controls-congress-could-while-052428093.html

Here are Arkansas' 2026 election results

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000

Live election results: Get the latest on Arizona's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial races as well as ballot measures.

Mamdani threatens to sue Trump admin over ICE's use of city-owned lots for immigration enforcement

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:58:37 +0000

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat, threatened to sue the Trump administration over Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) reported use of city-owned parking lots to stage immigration enforcement operations without the city's authorization.

In a letter addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, acting ICE Director David Venturella and ICE New York field office Director Kenneth Genalo, Mamdani said he is "deeply troubled" by reports of ICE agents "using property owned by the City of New York to stage enforcement operations," which the mayor said is unauthorized and illegal.

"This use of City property in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement is unauthorized and is therefore illegal, endangers City residents, and sows fear among those who seek to access City property," Mamdani wrote in the letter. "If your agents continue any unauthorized use of these lots, New York City will take legal action to prevent this unlawful commandeering of City property."

DEMOCRAT MAYOR BLASTED BY DHS FOR 'HUNTING DOWN' PROPERTY OWNERS LEASING TO ICE: 'UNHINGED'

According to the mayor's letter, ICE agents have reportedly parked their vehicles and conducted meetings in several city-owned, unstaffed parking lots, including in a parking lot at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx as well as in parking lots along 111th Street on the west side of Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, which is located next to a city-run preschool and several cultural institutions welcome hundreds of children and families every day.

"ICE has not secured any authorization from the City to use these lots for immigration enforcement. To be clear: the City does not authorize ICE using its property in this manner," Mamdani wrote.

"Parking lots connected to City parks are reserved for the safe use and enjoyment of New Yorkers and visitors who wish to use our parks," he continued. "Use of these lots for other purposes, including ICE’s reported use of these lots, amounts to unauthorized activity on City property. Accordingly, you must immediately issue guidance to your agents prohibiting them from using any City lots to stage or conduct enforcement operations."

Mamdani added that New York City "deeply values its immigrant communities and will continue to use all available lawful means to ensure their safety, well-being, and ability to navigate the City and its resources without fear."

MAMDANI CALLS ICE A 'ROGUE' AGENCY AFTER NYC SHOOTING, CLAIMS AGENTS VIEW LAW AS 'MERELY A SUGGESTION'

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment.

Last month, Mamdani and other New York Democratic leaders pushed for the city’s private parking lot owners to ban ICE from their properties.

"In solidarity with immigrant New Yorkers and in our shared commitment to the City we love, we ask that you do not rent, lend or otherwise make your property available to ICE as a staging area for its enforcement operations," the mayor wrote in a letter to property owners and operators.

MAMDANI SAYS EVEN IF HE CAN GET ALONG WITH TRUMP, HE STILL DEMANDS THAT 'ICE SHOULD BE ABOLISHED'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., were among more than 100 elected officials who signed on to Mamdani's October letter.

Mamdani has previously pushed for ICE to be abolished, including after an ICE agent shot and killed Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston in July and after another ICE agent shot and wounded Dominican national Oscar Belgal during an enforcement operation in New York City last month.

U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:10:38 +0000

The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.

Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:58:04 +0000

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the death in Lewis County reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.

Bears prove they are NFC North's most complete team with commanding win over Seahawks

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:49:29 +0000

Don’t let the standings fool you: the Chicago Bears are the darling of the loaded NFC North, and they proved why on "Monday Night Football" against the Seattle Seahawks.

Lumen Field and the "12s" never make it easy for a road team to play against the Seattle Seahawks, and it doesn’t help that this group just gave the Kansas City Chiefs its first loss of the season in Week 7.

But the Bears, led by head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, don’t seem to care where their games are held each week.

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Their offense, and a defense that saw All-Pro Jeffery Simmons show out in his first game with the club since he was traded, made problems for the reigning Super Bowl champions in a 34-17 victory to improve to 6-2 on the season.

The Minnesota Vikings are still in first place in the division at 6-1, but there are a lot of questions about their offensive struggles compared to a suffocating defense that has kept them on the right side of close games thus far.

The Detroit Lions gave the Vikings their first loss to move to 5-2, while the Green Bay Packers got the job done against the Carolina Panthers on "Thursday Night Football" to get to 5-3.

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It’s loaded from top to bottom, but the Bears appear to be the most complete team out of this pack.

Just look at what Williams and company accomplished against the league’s best defense in terms of yards allowed per game (233.9). The Bears totaled 363 yards, 237 of which were through the air on big chunk plays including a 23-yarder to Luther Burden III, who caught Williams’ only touchdown pass of the contest, and a 24-yard strike to Rome Odunze, who led the team with 87 yards on four receptions.

Williams became the first quarterback to eclipse 200 passing yards against this vaunted defense.

Then, there’s the ground game, Johnson’s bread and butter as he continues to draw up the right concepts with a disciplined offensive line that executes who D’Andre Swift can plow his way into the end zone three times in the game.

But the Bears’ defense are no slouches either, coming into the game ninth in yards allowed and points allowed. With Simmons on board, Chicago was proving there are all-in for this championship window, and the veteran defensive tackle was present throughout his first-ever Bears game.

He finished tied for the team lead in combined tackles (6), while collecting a sack and two tackles for loss. James Lynch also forced a key interception when it was 27-17 with six minutes to play, leading to Swift’s third touchdown of the game.

Meanwhile, Sam Darnold and the Seahawks have shown spurts of that Super Bowl-level play that got them the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season. However, it hasn’t been as consistent as they would like.

They made a trade themselves before the Bears landed Simmons, acquiring left guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts to beef up their offensive line, help the run game and keep Darnold upright. And with rookie Jadarian Price back from injury, and Zach Charbonnet making his season debut after recovering from an injury last season, the run game was supposed to be better heading into Week 8.

The Seahawks had just 81 yards rushing, and if it weren’t for another 100-yard-plus game for receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who scored just before the first half ended, this game may have gotten out of hand.

The Seahawks are still in the hunt with a lot of season left to play, but the Bears made a clear statement in a hostile Seattle environment on Monday night.

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In Run-Up to Midterms, Legacy of 2020 Looms Large Over Justice Dept.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:36:43 +0000

The refusal of top department officials to acknowledge Donald J. Trump’s loss that year is the engine driving an intensifying effort to intercede in state administration of elections.

Trump calls Iran conflict a 'soft war,' insists US holds the cards ahead of midterm elections

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:47:52 +0000

President Donald Trump sought to reassure voters the day before the midterm elections that Iran is not a "forever war," but a "soft war" that the United States could end at any time.

"We're not fighting a war … When was the last time we fired anything? This isn't a war, this is a very soft war," Trump said Monday on "Hannity."

Iran could be a key deciding issue as voters go to the polls on Election Day Tuesday as Americans continue to grapple with surging gas prices and the economic fallout from the United States’ conflict, which began eight months ago.

AMERICANS 'FRUSTRATED' ABOUT IRAN WAR GOING INTO MIDTERMS AS TRUMP ADMIN HAS DECISION TO MAKE: GOP LAWMAKER

"What’s a war? A war is fighting. Take a look at World War I, World War II. When was the last time you saw us fighting with them? We go months and months, we talk," Trump told host Sean Hannity.

"This is not much of a war, Sean, because there hasn't been shooting for months."

TRUMP ADMIN THREATENS IRAN WITH 'CONSEQUENCES' AS ALLIES CONVENE AMID THREATS OF POST-ELECTION ESCALATION

Trump’s comments come shortly after the United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz Monday after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft. Officials confirmed to Fox News that the "defensive" strike does not indicate a return to full-blown U.S. military strikes in Iran.

The president said Monday that he was in no hurry to resume military strikes against Iran but warned that the U.S. will give Iran "the hammer" soon if the latest round of peace talks are not fruitful.

TRUMP WARNS IRAN WILL BE HIT 'REALLY HARD' IF NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE AGAIN

"With [Operation] Midnight Hammer, we bombed out all of their potential nuclear power. Now we have might have to go after Pickaxe [Mountain], but that's not a big deal. We can do it in literally one hour," Trump told Fox News.

"This isn't like a war that's going on, there’s no war raging," he added. "It could happen if they don't make a deal. But they want to make a deal very badly, and there is a very good chance we make a deal."

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The financial toll of the Iran conflict has emerged as a political liability for Republicans ahead of Election Day as the Pentagon estimates the war has cost taxpayers more than $47 billion.

President Trump, however, dismissed criticism of the staggering price tag, describing the expense as "peanuts" and saying that the war was necessary to disarm Iran from building a nuclear weapon.

TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS ‘DEAD’ — EXPERTS POINT TO THE REAL SIGN TEHRAN IS NEARING THE BRINK

"Their military is gone, their navy is gone, their air force is gone, their anti-aircraft is gone, and they have some missiles, but they don't have many of them – very little capacity to build more. They have drones, but they don't have very many, they have very little capacity to build more," he said.

"What we’ve done is amazing," the president continued.

Trump said the U.S. is dealing from a position of "total strength" and that the conflict can be ended "at any time."

Child’s measles death marks New York state’s first in more than 30 years amid outbreak

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:40:19 +0000

A child in New York state's Lewis County died in the first known measles-associated death in the state in more than 30 years amid an ongoing measles outbreak, officials announced on Monday.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was "heartbroken" to learn of the child's death.

"As a mother and grandmother, I cannot imagine what this family is going through. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this child," Hochul said in a statement.

"Measles is highly contagious, and vaccination remains our best protection against this dangerous disease. This is New York’s first measles-related death in 30 years, a devastating reminder of what’s at stake when Washington deliberately erodes decades of progress in protecting Americans from preventable illnesses," she added. "In New York, we will continue to stand by proven public health measures and do everything we can to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy."

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The Trump administration has made changes to federal vaccine policy, including revising the childhood immunization schedule and reviewing how vaccines are recommended. The CDC, however, continues to recommend two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for children and says two doses provide the best protection against measles.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a response to Hochul's comments.

The child's death comes four weeks after Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighboring states, expanding the pool of eligible people who can administer measles vaccines and providing quick access to additional resources if needed.

The governor said last month she planned to seek federal assistance to combat the outbreak.

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The New York State Department of Health said it is working with county health departments and local partners to provide the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to any unvaccinated people who request it and to closely monitor and investigate all reported cases.

As of Oct. 24, New York had recorded 178 measles cases this year — 170 outside New York City and eight in the city.

State health officials urged New Yorkers to protect themselves by making sure they are up-to-date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines and be aware of health advisories if traveling with unvaccinated people, especially young children.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of a child in Lewis County associated with the ongoing measles outbreak. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the child's family and loved ones and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time," the New York State Department of Health said in a statement.

The department said measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications and death, stressing that vaccination is the "best protection against measles."

"The Department has offered resources to Lewis County to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts – both in response to this case, and as part of our ongoing efforts to support counties that are facing this ongoing measles outbreak," the department's statement reads. "We urge New Yorkers to ensure they are up-to-date on measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations and speak to their healthcare provider about immunizations."

Democratic Divisions on Israel Come Thundering Back, in Preview of Fights to Come

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:56:37 +0000

A shattered alliance in Michigan between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and his former primary rival, Representative Haley Stevens, underscored broader tensions in the party.

Christian Yelich says 'Brewer Ball' is hard to replicate for this season after World Series triumph

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:41:21 +0000

The Milwaukee Brewers’ celebration continues, and it likely won’t be stopping for quite a while.

After all, the organization and its fan base have never celebrated a World Series title, and the entire state, let alone the city itself, is still on cloud nine after the five-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Christian Yelich has been waiting for this moment since he landed in Milwaukee in 2018, and since that last out was made at Tropicana Field, he understood immediately how much it means to the loyal fan base as well as his teammates.

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"It’s been awesome," Yelich told OutKick just before celebrating once more with Brewers fans at Raising Cane’s for a victory "shift" in Greendale, Wisconsin. "We’ve been busy kinda bouncing around everywhere. Not a whole lot of sleep, but I think that’s kinda how it should be. Still taking it all in and celebrating with everybody still. It’s been an awesome couple days."

But, while the Brewers relish their first-ever title, all 29 other MLB teams might be trying to rethink how to play the game itself after "Brewer Ball" took over this season.

Milwaukee’s style of play, which emphasizes fundamentals and situational baseball — think compared to the launch angle, raw power mindset others have adopted in today’s game — earned the moniker whilst winning 103 regular-season games. Then, they made a postseason run that shocked some, especially after sweeping the back-to-back-champion Los Angeles Dodgers and almost doing the same to the Rays in the World Series before a Game 4 walk-off by Tampa Bay saved them for another day.

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Does Yelich believe the league will follow suit and get back to fundamentals being top priority? "Brewer Ball" is clearly successful, but there’s a caveat for Yelich.

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"Yeah, I think everybody tries to do it, but it’s really hard to do it," he explained. "It takes a team that’s together and everybody’s bought in and going in the same direction. I think that was one of our biggest strengths – the togetherness of everybody and everybody sharing a common goal. Being willing to do whatever it took to accomplish that."

Perhaps Yelich’s point is the biggest part of "Brewer Ball" – having a team bought into doing the little things needed to win those close matchups. It takes a special group, which is what Milwaukee had been all season long through the highs and lows.

Now, Yelich and the rest of the crew are reaping the benefits of that selfless style of play that other teams may be trying to replicate down the road.

While they try, Yelich will keep interacting with fans like he did on Monday, surprising more than 400 fans at Raising Cane’s following Friday’s victory parade through the streets of Milwaukee. He, Brice Turang and manager Pat Murphy even made an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend.

Yelich, joined by his mother, grandmother and dog Winston, greeted fans, signed baseballs, jerseys and more, and continued to party on.

"Just seeing people make memories and celebrate the championship with us. We knew how much it meant to everybody and how much everybody wanted us to get this done," he said. "We’ve been close for a while now and finally getting over that hurdle and finally getting it done has been awesome. Just really cool to see how happy it’s made people and how much fun everybody’s been having the last few days."

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Associated Press Top 25 poll voters hit a new, ridiculous low with this week's results

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:27:10 +0000

At this point, it's reasonable to wonder if the voters who determine the Associated Press Top 25 poll are even trying anymore.

It's been a recurring problem in recent years, with the first part of the 2026 season showing once again that many poll voters are either not paying close enough attention, or are hopelessly consumed, or confused, by specific pro-conference or pro-team biases.

That observation was even more evident with the release of this week's poll, which has conclusively demonstrated, yet again, that preseason polls are given far too much importance and that no other conference gets the special treatment the SEC receives.

YES, THE SEC IS STILL GETTING RIDICULOUS PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT IN THE AP TOP 25 POLL

First? The Texas Longhorns. Texas has two poor quality losses this year, to the Oklahoma Sooners and a home loss to the Florida Gators. They have the miraculous escape over Ohio State, and a win over Ole Miss. They're No. 10 in the country. Texas Tech has just one loss, a bad one at Cincinnati, but two "ranked" wins in a surprisingly strong Big 12 Conference. They're No. 13.

We've had an entire offseason and half a season with SEC coaches, cough Lane Kiffin cough, complaining about moving to a nine-game schedule and demanding preferential treatment for their schedules, all while they're already getting it.

Missouri is No. 19, for some reason, despite an extremely unimpressive resume of providing losses for other SEC teams. They were blown out 31-3 by Ole Miss, lost to what's clearly a mediocre Mississippi State team, though at least that was with Kamario Taylor, but their big win over Florida now looks much less impressive considering the Gators' collapse.

But the biggest problem? Their ridiculous handling of that Florida team and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Exclusively because of their conference affiliation.

Florida has two impressive wins, over Ole Miss and Texas, but has three awful losses. Not one, not two, but three losses. They were blown out 45-17 at Missouri, blown out 38-19 by South Carolina, and blown out 27-8 by Georgia. That 27-8 loss was just on Saturday. Why are they ranked?

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You could make the case that the Gators deserve to be in the top 25 had their three losses been even remotely close. They weren't. This is a deeply flawed team that is capable of flashes of brilliance against some opponents. They shouldn't be ranked. And they wouldn't be, if their jersey patch didn't have the SEC logo on it.

Meanwhile, Northwestern isn't ranked, despite having just two losses. Two close losses, to Indiana and a still-feisty Oregon Ducks team.

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South Carolina also has three losses, yet not only are they ranked, they're No. 23. At least Florida can point to Ole Miss and Texas, but the Gamecocks jumped into the top 25 after beating a very mediocre Oklahoma team. They lost to Mississippi State, Kentucky, and were blown out 49-18 by Alabama. While they did beat Tennessee, there's little to justify being ranked with three losses this early in the season.

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To be fair to the SEC, the voters' handling of Notre Dame is also bizarre. The Irish have taken advantage of an easy schedule this year, going 7-1 with wins over Wisconsin, Rice, Michigan State, Purdue, North Carolina, Stanford and Navy. They lost their only "tough" game on the road at BYU. So why are they No. 4, ahead of an undefeated UCLA and one loss Indiana team? The Hoosiers, after all, lost in close fashion to Ohio State, with starting QB Julian Sayin. They've won everything else.

UCLA hasn't lost at all, the only team in the Big Ten or SEC able to say that. Sure, they've had a pretty easy schedule, but they have wins over Wisconsin at home and Oregon on the road...how's that any different from Notre Dame? Especially considering, again, they haven't lost?

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The reality here is that poll voters are hopelessly committed to brand names. Whether those brand names are at the team or conference level. After Kiffin and Sarkisian have spent weeks complaining about the SEC's schedules and how they're handled, it's clear that the AP Poll is giving them an enormous amount of deference, likely undeservedly so.

The reality is that the SEC this year, and the Big Ten for that matter, are filled with teams that are far less talented than in years past. NIL and the transfer portal have flattened out college football, and brand names matter less than ever. You'd think that watching Indiana win a national championship would show voters that the traditional pathways and powerhouse programs should not be given the benefit of the doubt.

Some of this will sort itself out as November plays out, but there's no question that the AP Poll will impact the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings. The ones that actually matter. It's clear that they shouldn't.

Angel Reese steps back from 'Unapologetically Angel' podcast after Atlanta Dream's Finals loss

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:25:35 +0000

Angel Reese is logging off. Well, mostly.

After the Atlanta Dream dropped Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to the Golden State Valkyries, the forward announced a six-month break from her podcast.

Reese took to social media to tell followers she is stepping away from "Unapologetically Angel." She made it clear that she needs to dedicate the offseason to herself.

Reese is heading to Florida for the break to spend time with her boyfriend, Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. The rest of the plan is to rest, lift weights, build her brand and find "peace."

Over the past year, Reese used the mic to complain that her WNBA salary could not cover her $8,000 monthly rent, lectured Cam Newton on why men must pay every bill, and took routine swipes at Caitlin Clark fans. The feed never lacked for eye-rolls.

The media break follows a rough finish on the court. Atlanta reached the finals for the first time since 2013, but the Dream dropped Game 7, 68-63.

Reese struggled to score during the elimination game. She logged 33 minutes but managed only eight points on 3-for-7 shooting. She grabbed 12 rebounds but gave away four turnovers. Over the seven-game series, she coughed up the ball 27 times, setting a WNBA Finals record.

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After dropping Game 7, she declared she had "nothing to hang my head about." Naturally, out came the playbook: every defeat is a lesson, a championship is "delayed, not denied," and she wants more. It was textbook deflection.

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The Dream front office might prefer an appetite for ball security. For the next six months, the basketball world gets a welcome breather from her weekly studio declarations. Reese claims she will return to work after her Florida stay.

Whether the time away produces better fundamentals on the court remains to be seen.

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‘Devastating’ Damage as Hard Rains and Flash Floods Batter the Southwest

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:22:59 +0000

Some towns received more rain in a single day than they typically get during all of November, forcing evacuations across the Four Corners region.

20-Year-Old Nathalia Filgueiras Was a Pilot on Learjet That Crashed in Florida

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:22:04 +0000

Nine people died, including two young children and a 20-year-old co-pilot, Nathalia Filgueiras, who received her pilot’s license three years ago, when she was still a teenager.

Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:04:46 +0000

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the death in Lewis County reflects eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.

Early Voting Turnout Surges

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:58:40 +0000

Also, the Senate’s future is riddled with wild cards. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Ex-West Point cadet sued for secretly drugging pregnant girlfriend with abortion pills

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:48:23 +0000

A former West Point cadet who admitted to secretly drugging his pregnant girlfriend and administering abortion medication to her without her knowledge or consent is now being sued over the 2022 incident.

The woman, identified as "Jane Doe" in court documents, sued Caleb T. Suh in New York Supreme Court on Oct. 28, accusing him of assault and battery and seeking damages.

Doe and Suh were cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point when Doe learned she was pregnant in January 2022, according to the complaint.

The lawsuit alleges Suh repeatedly pressured Doe to have an abortion, while she told him she intended to keep the baby. Suh later appeared to support her decision but allegedly used her identification to create an online pharmacy account in her name and obtain abortion medication without her knowledge.

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On Feb. 4, 2022, Suh brought a drink he described as a pregnancy protein shake to Doe's barracks room, according to the complaint. She became sick and drifted in and out of consciousness after drinking it.

Suh later admitted in federal court that he administered abortion medication to Doe without her knowledge or consent. Hours later, Doe became seriously ill and was taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed she was suffering a miscarriage.

Doe reported the incident to the Army Criminal Investigation Division at West Point in May 2022.

Suh was charged in federal court in June 2026 and pleaded guilty June 30 to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a dating partner.

Suh admitted creating an online pharmacy account using his girlfriend's identity to obtain abortion medication without her knowledge or consent. He also admitted to obtaining Xanax to sedate her before administering the abortion pills.

"My intent was use the Xanax to unwittingly sedate my girlfriend so that I could then administer the abortion pills, which I had obtained via the online pharmacy," Suh said, according to the complaint.

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Suh also admitted deceiving his girlfriend into believing he supported the pregnancy before giving her the medication. He acknowledged that she later miscarried "as a result of the abortion pills that I had administered without her knowledge and consent."

After leaving West Point, Suh attended Cornell University, graduating in May 2026, before enrolling in a master's program at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

A spokesperson for Cornell told Fox News Digital that when Suh was admitted as a transfer student, he answered "No" when asked whether he had been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at a previous school. Cornell said his previous university had reported he was in good academic standing and eligible to return.

A person with knowledge of the matter told Fox News Digital that Columbia was unaware of Suh's status until the New York Times contacted the university Friday and that the school took swift action. Applications to the school do not require applicants to disclose prior criminal convictions, the person said.

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Suh asked a federal judge in October to postpone his sentencing until January 2027, in part to complete his semester at Columbia. Federal prosecutors did not oppose the request, and U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern granted it.

Doe is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.

"Our complaint sets out that our client was forced to endure an unimaginable trauma and was robbed of a pregnancy she wanted, while Mr. Suh has since managed to attend not one, but two ivy league schools. We are outraged on her behalf and plan to aggressively pursue justice," Russell Kornblith, partner at Wigdor LLP, said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

West Point and an attorney for Suh did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

In Run-Up to Midterms, Legacy of 2020 Looms Large Over Justice Dept.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:47:52 +0000

The refusal of top department officials to acknowledge Donald J. Trump’s loss that year is the engine driving an intensifying effort to intercede in state administration of elections.

JD Vance says Haley Stevens' endorsement of GOP's Mike Rogers will 'certainly' help Michigan Senate race

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:39:04 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Vice President JD Vance addressed Rep. Haley Stevens’, D-Mich., endorsement of GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers over his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, saying that he believes the endorsement will "certainly" help Rogers in the midterm.

Vance spoke to reporters at Joint Base Andrews following two rallies for GOP candidates in New York and Ohio, responding to a question from Fox News Digital about the impact that Stevens’ endorsement will have on the race.

"I certainly think it helps," Vance said. "I mean, the message is whether you're a reasonable Democrat, a Republican, a conservative, an independent or just a liberal who loves the United States of America. El-Sayed is a crazy person and Mike Rogers is a patriot."

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"I do think it drives home the message, maybe gives certain voters who, you know, wouldn't normally vote for a Republican permission, knowing that the Democratic Congresswoman of Michigan is going to support Mike Rogers."

The vice president then emphasized that Rogers is a "good guy" and said he believes Michiganders are seeing El-Sayed as a "crazy guy" that would not be good for the state.

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Stevens endorsed Rogers on Sunday, while taking a swipe at El-Sayed in the process.

"Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul, said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away," Stevens said. "And he’s right, and that’s why I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today. I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign."

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Both El-Sayed and Rogers penned opinion pieces for Fox News Digital on Monday ahead of Election Day, with the two candidates laying out their reasoning for entering the race.

"I’m running for Senate because no Michigander deserves to be left behind," El-Sayed wrote. "That’s why we’ve held over 700 events in over 120 cities. I’ve sat down with Michiganders from all walks of life, all of whom are hurting from the Rogers-Trump agenda and are hungry for change."

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Rogers didn’t spare El-Sayed from criticism in his piece, noting his Democrat opponent's connection to far-left communist streamer and activist Hasan Piker.

"As a former Army officer and FBI street agent, I would never have imagined that I would be running against someone who associates with terrorist sympathizers. El-Sayed has invited someone to our state who openly proclaims, ‘America deserved 9/11.’ He took donations from individuals linked to terrorist organizations."

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Stevens also criticized El-Sayed’s connection to Piker following her endorsement of Rogers, and has previously said Piker "should be condemned" for his extremist views.

During a livestream in May, Piker directed investigators to Neville Roy Singham as a target of subpoenas issued by the Treasury Department, saying Singham’s "operation" in the U.S. includes the openly Marxist ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, known as PSL.

"I think that ultimately the target is probably Singham and his operation from PSL to ANSWER Coalition to CodePink — like anything that he has ever financed," Piker said. "Not sure how much money he has now, but he's been a funding vehicle for a lot of political movements in the country, like a lot of activism, and they hate that s---, so they're trying to jam them up."

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A Fox News Digital investigation found that Singham has pumped $285 million into six organizations including $22.44 million to the People’s Forum, a hub for communist organizing in New York City; $1.33 million to CodePink; $68.7 million to Justice and Education Fund Inc., a nonprofit that funnels money to anonymous projects overseas; $1.098 million to BreakThrough BT Media, a propaganda arm; and $16.76 million to Tricontinental Ltd., a pro-communist think tank. The Party for Socialism and Liberation and ANSWER Coalition share office space at the People's Forum and share leadership with the People's Forum.

After Vance returned to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon, El-Sayed and Rogers both held rallies in Michigan in a final message to voters.

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On Vance’s final rally blitz, he spoke to voters in Ohio and New York, advocating for Jon Husted, Vivek Ramaswamy, Andrew Constantino, among others. He was joined by Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Donald Trump Jr. during his remarks.

Crowds of a couple of hundred supporters gathered at the two airport hangars where Vance spoke in the two states as he delivered his message encouraging Republicans to get out to the polls for Tuesday’s midterm elections.

William Nordhaus Pioneered Putting a Price on Pollution

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:27:42 +0000

Economist William Nordhaus said putting a price on pollution was the best way to reduce climate change. Then came the fossil fuel lobby and the anti-tax movement.

Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Demanding Harvard Admissions Data

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:23:28 +0000

Trump administration officials had sought admissions data, including student application essays, from Harvard to see if the school was complying with a court decision banning affirmative action.

Don’t Be a Haley Stevens

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:23:22 +0000

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Don’t Be a Haley Stevens

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:23:21 +0000

History doesn’t give us second chances.

Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:22:03 +0000

On the eve of the election, the president held forth in great detail on columns, drain pipes and granite at the newly refilled Reflecting Pool.

Brandon Aiyuk hires Drew Rosenhaus to salvage NFL career after torching 49ers relationship

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:19:51 +0000

Brandon Aiyuk wants back in the NFL, and he just hired football’s premier fixer to clean up his self-inflicted mess.

The estranged 49ers wideout officially signed with Drew Rosenhaus on Monday to jump-start his stalled career at age 28.

Aiyuk has not played a down since blowing out his knee against Kansas City in October 2024.

From that moment on, he did everything possible to destroy whatever leverage he had left.

After San Francisco voided roughly $27 million in contract guarantees in July 2025 when Aiyuk skipped mandatory team rehab sessions, he stopped showing up entirely. The team placed him on the reserve/left squad and reserve/did not report lists.

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Over the summer, Aiyuk took his grievances to social media, tried to force his release, and demanded a trade. Aiyuk openly campaigned to join former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels in Washington.

Aiyuk also faced an arrest warrant in June 2026 after posting a clip of himself hitting 104 mph in a 40 zone outside Levi's Stadium.

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San Francisco never blinked. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan made it clear Aiyuk is done in the Bay Area. Asked in September 2026 if wide receiver injuries might force a reunion, Shanahan needed just one word: "No."

Washington slammed the door shut too, signing Stefon Diggs and killing Aiyuk's dream reunion with Daniels.

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Before any transaction can materialize, Aiyuk needs formal league reinstatement before the 49ers can cut or trade him.

That is where Rosenhaus comes in.

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When a player burns his bridges, he is the cleanup guy brought in to save what is left of a career. His resume includes Terrell Owens doing driveway push-ups in 2005 while Rosenhaus repeatedly told reporters, "next question." He represented Antonio Brown through erratic exits across multiple franchises, and briefly took on Johnny Manziel before severing ties over rehab conditions.

Aiyuk had elite production in 2023, posting 1,342 receiving yards. But talent only protects a player for so long when matched with prolonged drama, missed rehab, and two full seasons away from contact. San Francisco holds his rights without paying him a dime. Rosenhaus has pulled off miracles with troubled receivers before, but Aiyuk wrote the book on how to alienate front offices across the league.

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John Cena Classic to take place at Disney World as WWE stars hope for magical moment

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:17:50 +0000

The long-awaited John Cena Classic finally received a date and some details.

John Cena himself appeared on "Monday Night Raw" in Brooklyn, New York, and unveiled some of the details behind the event. He told the crowd at the Barclays Center the John Cena Classic will be held as part of a two-part "Monday Night Raw" on Dec. 14. While some members of the WWE roster will be in Perth, Australia, those competing in the John Cena Classic will be at the ESPN Wide World of Sportrs Complex at Walt Disney World fighting for the new championship.

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"I have my heart and soul in this event. If you look at this award, there’s me," Cena said. "My name is on this event. This event encapsulates everything I stand for – perseverance, hustle, loyalty, respect."

Cena also announced the first invitee to the event: Cody Rhodes.

"The American Nightmare" and Cena were adversaries for the better part of 2025. Cena defeated Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41, which gave Cena his record-setting 17th title. Rhodes eventually won the title back later that year at SummerSlam.

Cena told Rhodes he was "wrong" when he said Rhodes couldn’t handle the pressure that comes with being "QB1." He said Rhodes was doing it better than he ever could.

"This event is everything you are," Cena said. "Everything you stand for. I love you, bud. And I’m so glad to officially invite you to the John Cena Classic."

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Cena is expected to appear on "Monday Night Raw," NXT, "Friday Night SmackDown" and Survivor Series: WarGames to announce more invitees.

The WWE star didn’t dive into the format of the classic at this juncture. He said fans who signed up for Club WWE will have an impact on the event.

Cena first made the announcement of the John Cena Classic back in May at Backlash. At that time, he said stars from each of WWE’s top brands would compete for a championship and the champion would be voted on by the fans.

WWE wrestlers who lose their respective matches could still end up the overall winner of the event.

More details about the event are expected to come over the next few weeks. Cena told Sports Illustrated in May that if he had to sum up his event in one sentence, he would call it, "WWE’s All-Star Game."

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Request to Intervene in California Ballot Case

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:14:14 +0000

The court’s ruling came just hours after administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Request to Intervene in California Ballot Case

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:14:13 +0000

The court’s ruling came just hours after administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.

Four states vote Tuesday on ballot measures that could reshape girls' and women's sports nationwide

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:01:26 +0000

Four states have measures on Tuesday's ballot that could change who gets to compete in girls' and women's sports — and, in some cases, who gets to use their locker rooms.

Arizona and Nebraska already have laws restricting biological males from competing in female sports. A "yes" vote in either state would expand or strengthen those existing restrictions.

Washington and Colorado are different. Neither currently has the statewide sex-based restrictions proposed by these measures. If voters approve them, both states would establish statewide sex-based restrictions for school sports — a significant change in two traditionally Democratic states.

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So what's at stake Tuesday? Here's a state-by-state breakdown of what the measures would do, what opponents are saying, how supporters are responding and what the betting markets are predicting.

What a yes vote would do: Prohibit students defined as biologically male from competing in girls' K-12 interscholastic sports. Girls seeking to participate would have to provide documentation from a healthcare professional verifying biological sex based on "reproductive anatomy, genetic makeup, or normal endogenously produced testosterone levels."

As it stands, K-12 athletes in Washington can compete based on their gender identity under current eligibility rules, which allowed a boy in Camas, WA, to switch to the girls' team mid-season earlier this year.

What a no vote would do: Keep the current eligibility rules in place, without adding the initiative's new sex-verification requirements.

What opponents say: Organizations such as No Hate in Washington State argue that the initiative would discriminate against transgender students and could subject girls to invasive genital examinations.

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Proponents call the "invasive exam" argument fearmongering, saying that biological sex can be verified as part of a routine sports physical — something high school athletes have been undergoing for years. They also point to a simple cheek swab, which collects DNA from inside the mouth, as another possible way to verify biological sex.

Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: 64% market-implied probability of I-638 passing.

What a yes vote would do: Establish statewide sex-based participation requirements for school sports from K-12 through the college level. Athletes would generally compete on teams matching their biological sex, with exceptions for coed sports and girls joining boys' teams when no equivalent girls' team exists.

The measure covers public, charter and private schools, as well as colleges and universities. It applies to interscholastic and intramural athletics, including school-sponsored club sports.

Proposition 134 defines females as "a person whose biological reproductive system is organized around the production of ova" and males as "a person whose biological reproductive system is organized around the production of sperm."

Unlike Washington's initiative, Colorado's measure doesn't specifically require a doctor's note or medical examination to verify biological sex. Instead, schools would have to establish their own eligibility policies, with no verification method specified in the measure. The state education commissioner could take action against school districts that intentionally refuse to comply.

What a no vote would do: Maintain the existing eligibility system, allowing schools, districts and athletic associations to continue setting their own participation policies, subject to state and federal law.

What opponents say: Planned Parenthood and other opponents echo the concerns raised in Washington, arguing that Proposition 134 amounts to government overreach and "risks invasive gender checks for girls."

But as XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey — who chairs the campaign supporting Proposition 134 — has pointed out, 27 states already have restrictions on biological males competing in girls' sports. Sey argues that the invasive examinations opponents warn about aren't happening in those states.

Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: 55% market-implied probability of Proposition 134 passing.

What a yes vote would do: Build on Arizona's existing public school sports rules by expanding restrictions to private schools and athletic associations, including those overseeing youth and college sports. It would also require schools and athletic associations to restrict access to restrooms, locker rooms and other private spaces connected to athletics based on biological sex as recorded on an original birth certificate.

The measure would also allow athletes to sue schools and athletic associations that knowingly violate the law. It would retain protections for athletes competing on coed teams and would not categorically prohibit girls from participating on boys' teams.

What a no vote would do: Leave existing laws in place, keeping Arizona's current public school sports restrictions without expanding them to additional institutions or adding the measure's new requirements for private spaces.

What opponents say: Civil rights groups such as the ACLU argue that Proposition 318 singles out transgender students, could subject girls to intrusive questioning about their biological sex and opens schools up to expensive lawsuits.

Supporters counter that the measure closes loopholes in existing law, protects privacy and safety in locker rooms and bathrooms, and establishes consistent rules for fair athletic competition across the state.

Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: 82% market-implied probability of Proposition 318 passing.

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What a yes vote would do: Amend Nebraska's Constitution to prohibit biological males from competing in girls' and women's school sports, from K-12 through college. Schools would have to designate teams as male, female or coed, with female teams reserved for biological females.

The measure would apply to public schools and colleges, as well as private institutions whose teams compete against public schools.

Unlike Washington and Colorado, Nebraska already has a law restricting biological males from competing in girls' and women's sports. Gov. Jim Pillen signed the Stand With Women Act in June 2025. Arizona also has an existing law, but Nebraska's ballot measure would go a step further by putting its restrictions into the state constitution, making them harder for future lawmakers to overturn.

What a no vote would do: Leave Nebraska's Constitution unchanged. The existing law restricting biological males from competing in girls' and women's sports would remain in effect.

What opponents say: Groups such as OutNebraska and the Fairness for All campaign argue that the amendment would discriminate against transgender students and unnecessarily write restrictions into the state constitution when a law already exists. Opponents also point out that transgender athletes make up a tiny percentage of the state's population.

Supporters counter that putting the restrictions into the constitution would protect female athletes from future changes to state law. The Fairness for Girls campaign argues that allowing biological males to compete against girls creates safety concerns and can cost female athletes medals, advancement opportunities and scholarships.

Polymarket prediction at the time of writing: No Polymarket prediction found.

Investigators Looking for Cause of Florida Crash Say Ice Was ‘Certainly a Factor’

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:50:50 +0000

Ice, experts said, can change the shape of a plane’s wing, disrupting its aerodynamics.

Investigators Looking for Cause of Learjet Crash Say Ice Was ‘Certainly a Factor’

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:50:50 +0000

Ice, experts said, can change the shape of a plane’s wing, disrupting its aerodynamics.

US will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, Witkoff says

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:47:08 +0000

U.S. officials will mediate a new round of talks between Ukraine and Russia next week with the goal of delivering "lasting security for generations to come," U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday.

Witkoff said the U.S.-mediated negotiations will be held on Nov. 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

"The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, advancing President Trump’s mission to end the war. Discussions will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts, and next steps toward peace," Witkoff wrote on X.

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Ahead of next week's peace talks, U.S. negotiators will meet this week in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU and NATO.

"Additionally, American negotiators will meet this week in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU, and NATO to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe’s post-war security architecture, and economic opportunities to support Ukraine’s reconstruction," Witkoff said.

The push by the U.S. government builds upon earlier diplomatic discussions held in Kyiv, Oslo and St. Petersburg, as the Trump administration continues efforts to broker an end to the war following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

"We look forward to building on the progress made in Kyiv, Oslo, and St. Petersburg toward a comprehensive, durable peace agreement that delivers lasting security for generations to come," Witkoff said.

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This comes after President Donald Trump said last month that efforts to resolve the war were "maybe now the closest we’ve been," adding that he believed both sides wanted an end to the conflict after years of fighting and heavy casualties.

How a midterm tie gets settled in the case of the Senate

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:38:26 +0000

In the World Cup, they play overtime, then rely on penalty kicks to settle ties.

The National Hockey League plays a short overtime, followed by a shootout. NHL games used to end in ties. In the playoffs, the teams keep going – until there’s a winner. In the 2020 playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning finally topped the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 after a staggering five overtimes. In other words. They played nearly THREE total games. That’s the equivalent of 26 innings in baseball.

Speaking of Major League Baseball, teams play extra innings. And keep playing until one team is ahead and the home team has completed an at-bat in the bottom of the inning. MLB modified its rules a few years ago, introducing a "ghost runner" on second base to start the 10th inning. That’s an effort to end the tie and finish the game sooner.

If only there were a method to settle a tie in the U.S. Senate.

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Yes. In the case of a tie roll call vote, the vice president — who doubles as president of the Senate – can vote to break a tie vote. In fact, the VP doesn’t even have to cast a ballot if it’s a tie and the roll call vote is going the way he or she wants. By rule, tie votes go down to defeat in the Senate.

But what if we wake up Wednesday morning (if not Friday or Saturday morning or sometime in early December, depending on how hotly contested things are) to discover that the Senate is tied at 50-50?

There is nothing in the Senate’s 44 standing rules which serves as a tiebreaker. The Founders didn’t provide a system to bust up a tie and determine which side is in the majority or minority. And no, it’s not written down anywhere that the party of the President is automatically thrust into the majority.

Maybe soccer is on to something with penalty kicks. At least there’s a system. There’s nothing concrete to sort out which party controls the Senate if things are deadlocked at 50-50.

There was a tie was a Senate tie in 1881 after resignations and political maneuvering. The Senate was also tied for a period in 1954. Nearly ten percent of all senators died during the two-year Congress which stretched from early 1953 to early 1955.

However, the Senate featured two ties in recent Senate history. Both instances reflect what the Senate did to sort out which party captured the majority. One tie came after the 2000 election. The other in 2020. Both elections took a while to sort things out.

In 2026, Alaska, we’re looking at you.

It took until early December, 2000 to determine that Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., defeated then-Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Wash., establishing a 50-50 Senate.

In fact, the tie for the Senate from the 2020 election wasn’t even established until two days into the new Congress on January 6, 2021. Yes. That was the day of the Capitol riot. Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., both won runoffs to set the 50-50 split.

In early December, 2000, the Supreme Court finally settled the Florida election dispute between President George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore. Republicans had held the Senate. But then Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., engineered a power-sharing agreement between the parties. This aligned with the election of Vice President Dick Cheney.

Lott would serve as the Majority Leader and the GOP technically had the "majority." But the bipartisan pact granted Daschle some special floor powers. Republicans chaired each committee. However, there was equal representation by both parties on each panel.

The full Senate had to ratify this agreement. And it did just that.

Such a process is subject to two filibusters requiring 60 yeas. One to bring up the proposal for debate. Another to terminate the debate. Then a simple majority to pass it. But none of that was a problem. The Senate greenlighted it with all 100 senators signing on.

Why such smooth sailing?

Republicans feared Democrats would stall the agenda of President George W. Bush. So they got on board. Democrats agreed because they knew they were kinda, sorta in the majority. Otherwise, they were relegated to an outright minority.

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was well aware of those same dynamics in 2001. He insisted that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., propound – word-for-word – the same accord in 2021 which Lott and Daschle hammered out.

Which brings us to a potential tie in 2027. Is there the political will in the Senate – let alone the votes – to agree to such a compact? President Trump is still president. And Vice President JD Vance is still President of the Senate. What would they say about that? Unclear.

The Senate isn’t compelled to present a dedicated "majority" or "minority." The concept of a "Majority Leader" is relatively new – only dating back to the early 20th Century. The Senate is a body of "equals." Thus, the Founders didn’t expect one senator to wield operational control of the Senate. You won’t find the words "Majority Leader" anywhere in the Constitution. Just Speaker of the House and President of the Senate.

If there’s a 50-50 Senate and an impasse, could Vance suddenly have more power? Maybe. As President of the Senate, he can’t debate. He can only preside over the body and break ties. Moreover, would Vance even want to assert more authority? It’s unclear what that could be. And what would all of this do to his plans to run for president in 2028?

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In fact, a deadlocked Senate with no power sharing agreement could potentially hamstring Vance. It wasn’t that long ago that the Vice President spent much of his time presiding over daily Senate debates. But not anymore. If there’s no set majority, those responsibilities either fall to Vance, current Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, or the possible Democratic Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. The latter two are the most senior senators from their respective parties. The President Pro Tempore is third in line to the presidency, following the Vice President and House Speaker. A power sharing agreement is what helps determine who presides over the Senate. Otherwise, Vance may be moored in the Senate.

So there is precedent for settling a "tie" in the Senate. But it hinges on the political will of senators. And if there are disputes about seating Members – say the Alaska Senate race or another contest becomes a conflagration – one can anticipate a toxic climate on Capitol Hill. Few may be willing to sign on to anything.

The Senate relies a lot on history and precedent to do things. But absent political will, senators may just resort to rock, paper, scissors.

Or maybe, penalty kicks.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Request to Intervene in California Ballot Case

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:36:02 +0000

The court’s ruling came just hours after administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.

20-Year-Old Nathalia Filgueiras Was a Pilot on Learjet That Crashed in Florida

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:24 +0000

Nine people died, including two young children and a 20-year-old co-pilot, Nathalia Filgueiras, who received her pilot’s license three years ago, when she was still a teenager.

Bill Belichick doesn't have time for questions about relationship with Jordon Hudson after near Miami upset

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:19:20 +0000

Bill Belichick made it clear on Monday that he isn't answering any tabloid-style questions about his relationship with Jordon Hudson. The Big Js can keep those types of questions to themselves, because he's keeping the answers to himself.

News of the reported breakup between the 74-year-old North Carolina Tar Heels coach and the 25-year-old made the rounds over the weekend. The two are said to have called it quits more than a year ago, but "remain close friends."

They're still also reportedly in business together, but that's not Belichick's focus right now. The possibly single and ready to mingle ball coach has a college football season to get through and an improved team to coach.

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That improved team of his gave the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes all they could handle on Saturday night in Chapel Hill after all this nonsense about his personal life made headlines.

According to the NY Post, WRAL reporter Brian Murphy, was the one who decided to ask Belichick about the Jordon Hudson relationship news and "what it might mean moving forward."

Anyone who thought Belichick had actually lost a step, or that nearly pulling off an insane upset of Miami was going to have him lower his guard any couldn’t have been more wrong. He's still got it.

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"Do you work for a tabloid now?" Belichick said before adding, "I'll keep my personal comments and relationships to myself, if that's alright with you?"

Uncomfortable. Awkward. Perfectly Bill Belichick. You can't tell the full story of the coaching legend without it.

These types of moments in news conferences, the cutoff hoodies, and the 25-year-old ex-girlfriend/business partner are all as much of his story as all the winning he's done throughout his career.

You can call me a sucker for a good time if you must, but I could listen to these types of answers from Belichick all day long.

Passengers in Florida crash identified as family of 4, their caretaker and another couple

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:17:17 +0000

The families of the seven passengers who were aboard a Bahamas-bound Learjet that crashed in Palm Beach County, Fla., on Sunday identified their loved ones on social media Monday.

“With broken hearts, our families share that Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp, their children Emma and Charlie, Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Cetina were among those lost aboard the flight that went down near Greenacres, Florida, on November 1,” the statement said.

Authorities had still not publicly confirmed the identities of those on board the plane at a news conference Monday afternoon, during which they said weather conditions were a major factor in the federal investigation into the fatal crash.

The National Transportation Safety Board told reporters on Monday that ice was forming on the jet as it experienced moderate turbulence. Miami air traffic control granted the pilot permission to climb from 35,000 feet to 37,000 feet to avoid precipitation, but shortly afterward, an emergency was declared with a mayday call.

Air traffic control audio posted on LiveATC captured the crew's comments leading up to the crash. Someone in the cockpit can be heard saying "Mayday, mayday," reporting the plane was descending at 10,000 feet per minute, Reuters reported. "We're going to crash into the ground," the person said.

The Learjet 60, which had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, went down at about 12:50 p.m. ET near Cresthaven, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

The NTSB said all nine people on board were killed, including two crew members and seven passengers. Along with the passengers’ families, Camila Corteleti identified her 20-year-old daughter, Nathalia Filgueiras, as one of the pilots of the private jet that crashed Sunday afternoon, the New York Times reported.

The NTSB said it's unclear if Filgueiras was at the controls at the time of the crash.

A man who was leaving the area of the crash on Sunday sustained a leg injury, officials said.

Dashcam footage posted to social media by an eyewitness showed the aircraft falling toward the ground beside a road and exploding into a fireball, narrowly missing cars and homes.

The impact left a "massive crater" near the entrance to a mobile home park, Palm Beach County Commissioner Joel Flores said at a news conference. About 600 residents were evacuated to two shelters, he said.

People stand near a crater formed after the Learjet 60 crashed.

Vanessa Lara/via REUTERS

"We have a lot of work to do on scene — this will be a several-day process," NTSB senior investigator Timothy Monville said during Monday's news conference. "The biggest obstacle we're going to have is recovering the major wreckage from the impacted crater on the roadway." Investigations are also hampered because the crash-site crater is partially filled with water.

The NTSB said it will interview witnesses to the accident as part of its investigation and encouraged anyone with relevant information, videos or audio to contact the NTSB by email at witness@ntsb.gov.

Some evidence indicates that parts of the plane broke off before the private jet crashed, according to NTSB member Tom Chapman. "I want to note that if any members of the community find debris, please do not move it," he said. "Contact us or local authorities, and we will respond appropriately."

He also told reporters that, according to records, a cockpit voice recorder was installed, but the NTSB doesn't know whether it was still on board. "Sometimes these things change over time," Chapman said. "Of course we're very hopeful that we can recover it. Too early to know, but that will be very important data."

What we know about the victims

Among the victims was the copilot of the private jet, Filgueiras. Her mother said she earned her pilot's license at age 17. The 20-year-old had logged more than 1,300 hours of flight time and was working for a private charter firm based in Fort Lauderdale, according to her mother.

Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras

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It's unclear who the other pilot was or who was at the controls at the time of the crash.

According to the Palm Beach Post, the crash killed Helen Sharp, 40, her husband, Adam Robinson, 45, and their two young children. Sharp's father, 70-year-old Dudley Sharp, confirmed the deaths to the outlet.

"It's quite a blow," he told the Palm Beach Post. "We had a daughter, her husband and two grandchildren on the plane."

Family members of the seven passengers killed in Sunday's crash released a joint statement on Facebook that also identifies the other three passengers: Anita Maria Cetina, Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr.

"With broken hearts, our families share that Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp, their children Emma and Charlie, Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Cetina were among those lost aboard the flight that went down near Greenacres, Florida, on November 1," the statement said. "Adam and Helen were devoted parents, and Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2, were the light of their lives. Helen and Adam were the love affair that will last forever. Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives. Their loss will be felt deeply by all those who loved them and who they loved in return."

"Charmi and Rachel were full of joy and adventure," the statement continued. "They loved their people fiercely, fully and without hesitation. From the moment they met, they were all in on each other and the life they were building. They are deeply loved, and we will miss them endlessly. Anita Maria cared for Emma and Charlie with tenderness and devotion, and she was truly part of the family. She showed us a legacy of unconditional love and devotion."

The families also thanked first responders, investigators and the Palm Beach community for "their care," as well as "everyone who reached out with love." They added: "Our hearts are also with the families of the pilots, who are grieving alongside us."

What we know

The aircraft crashed in a residential area in Greenacres.

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The Learjet 60 took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. FAA records list the owner as a Delaware corporation.

The National Weather Service had a flood watch in effect for the area of the crash, Palm Beach County, through Monday afternoon, with rain expected on and off across South Florida.

In air traffic control audio posted on LiveATC, someone in the cockpit said they were "managing the ice" but faced "moderate" turbulence and were seeking "better rides." The Associated Press reported the crew also asked to climb.

Less than a minute later, the person said "Mayday, mayday," reporting the plane was suddenly descending at 10,000 feet per minute. Seconds later, the person declared an emergency, with the descent rate reaching 20,000 feet per minute.

Less than 20 seconds later, the person said: "We're going to crash into the ground," before reporting the descent rate had reached 22,000 feet per minute as the plane began to bank.

Flightradar24 data showed the vertical descent rate at one point exceeded 32,000 feet per minute. The last words heard from the cockpit were "we're out of time."

The jet is reported to have descended at a peak of 32,000 feet per minute.

Anadolu via Getty Images

Accuweather reported that thunderstorms in the area produced heavy rainfall and lightning.

Driver Aki Kuusisto's dashcam footage captured the moment the jet hit the ground. "I heard a whistling noise, a big bang, and I saw a fireball," he told CBS News. "It felt like it was right next to us... you could feel it in the car."

What have other officials said?

The FAA said the aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas when the crash took place.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters during a Sunday briefing that there was "a lot of debris" that was strewn over a "pretty significant distance."

"It was a cataclysmic plane crash," DeSantis said. "It looked like a missile going down and left a big crater on the side of the road."

Transportation Secretary Duffy called the crash a "horrific tragedy" and said the FAA and Department of Transportation would be investigating the incident.

What did eyewitnesses say?

Anthony Blackmon, who lives around 500 feet from the site of the crash, told NBC Miami that debris from the crash struck his home.

"Debris was everywhere," he said. "Debris hit my house. Everything was on fire. The road was on fire. I've always seen it on the news, never thought it would happen so close to somebody like how it happened today."

Adam Itayem told WPTV, "It sounded like a loud boom. I thought it was thunder," adding, "I saw a big crater in the ground and water coming out of the crater and a big fire too."

"I heard and felt the boom," Andrew Mannino told CNN, saying he saw a "large black cloud immerse in the air," adding, "The power immediately went out and is still out."

Around 600 people were evacuated by Palm Beach County authorities while federal officials investigate the crash.

"We're waiting for someone to give us answers about what we're going to do, because they're not even letting us into the community to get our clothes," local resident Jesus Solorzano told WPTV.

This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/learjet-plane-crash-in-florida-kills-all-9-on-board-what-we-know-111242550.html

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Authorities said on Monday that weather conditions are a major factor in the federal investigation into the fatal crash of a private jet that was bound for the Bahamas and crashed in Palm Beach County, Fla., on Sunday afternoon.

The Learjet 60, which had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, went down at about 12:50 p.m. ET near Cresthaven, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

The NTSB said all nine people on board were killed, including two crew members and seven passengers. Although authorities hadn’t publicly confirmed the names of those on board, their families began to identify them on Monday. Camila Corteleti identified her 20-year-old daughter, Nathalia Filgueiras, as one of the pilots of the private jet that crashed Sunday afternoon, the New York Times reported. Soon afterward, the families of the seven passengers released a statement on Facebook identifying their loved ones.

The NTSB said it's unclear if Filgueiras was at the controls at the time of the crash.

A man who was leaving the area of the crash on Sunday sustained a leg injury, officials said.

Dashcam footage posted to social media by an eyewitness showed the aircraft falling toward the ground beside a road and exploding into a fireball, narrowly missing cars and homes.

People stand near a crater formed after the Learjet 60 crashed.

Vanessa Lara/via REUTERS

What we know about the victims

Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras

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It's unclear who the other pilot was or who was at the controls at the time of the crash.

"It's quite a blow," he told the Palm Beach Post. "We had a daughter, her husband and two grandchildren on the plane."

What we know about the crash

The aircraft crashed in a residential area in Greenacres.

Anadolu via Getty Images

The National Weather Service had a flood watch in effect for the area of the crash, Palm Beach County, through Monday afternoon, with rain expected on and off across South Florida.

Less than 20 seconds later, the person said: "We're going to crash into the ground," before reporting the descent rate had reached 22,000 feet per minute as the plane began to bank.

Flightradar24 data showed the vertical descent rate at one point exceeded 32,000 feet per minute. The last words heard from the cockpit were "we're out of time."

The jet is reported to have descended at a peak of 32,000 feet per minute.

Anadolu via Getty Images

Accuweather reported that thunderstorms in the area produced heavy rainfall and lightning.

What have other officials said?

The FAA said the aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas when the crash took place.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters during a Sunday briefing that there was "a lot of debris" that was strewn over a "pretty significant distance."

"It was a cataclysmic plane crash," DeSantis said. "It looked like a missile going down and left a big crater on the side of the road."

Transportation Secretary Duffy called the crash a "horrific tragedy" and said the FAA and Department of Transportation would be investigating the incident.

What did eyewitnesses say?

Anthony Blackmon, who lives around 500 feet from the site of the crash, told NBC Miami that debris from the crash struck his home.

Adam Itayem told WPTV, "It sounded like a loud boom. I thought it was thunder," adding, "I saw a big crater in the ground and water coming out of the crater and a big fire too."

"I heard and felt the boom," Andrew Mannino told CNN, saying he saw a "large black cloud immerse in the air," adding, "The power immediately went out and is still out."

Around 600 people were evacuated by Palm Beach County authorities while federal officials investigate the crash.

"We're waiting for someone to give us answers about what we're going to do, because they're not even letting us into the community to get our clothes," local resident Jesus Solorzano told WPTV.

This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/learjet-plane-crash-in-florida-kills-all-9-on-board-what-we-know-111242550.html

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