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Millions Of Americans Vote In US Midterm Elections Amid Tight Race
Republicans losing the House would give Democrats the power to stall the 80-year-old Trump's legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations of his administration.
How Trump And His Administration May Interfere In US Midterm Elections
The US Constitution gives the president no direct role in running elections, and courts have so far rebuffed the administration's main legal challenges.
Bhutan Sets World Record By Consecrating 108 Buddhist Stupas In 9 Hours
The country on Sunday erected and consecrated 108 Buddhist Stupas, also called Jangchub Chortens, within nine hours at the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City.
Iran Warns US Of 'Unpredictable' Response, Sets 5 Conditions For Peace
Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi said Iran's military could target the material and non-material assets of its enemies, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Tuesday.
US Man Grows 5-Foot-3-Inch Beard Lock, Sets Guinness World Record
He explained that the record came not from something he actively did, but from simply not cutting his hair.
New York County Ballot Machine Faces Glitch As Voting Continues For Midterms
The New York State Board of Elections said on X that there has been no disruption to voting.
‘Well-known’ man fails in legal attempt to block Guardian and ITN publishing sexual allegations
Anonymity of individual, whose lawyers had sought injunction citing suicide risk, remains in place subject to any appealA “well-known individual” has failed in his attempt to stop two media organisations from publishing allegations of inappropriate sexual activities towards young women, the high court has ruled.The legal team for the anonymous individual, known in court only as PPT, had claimed he was “highly likely” to attempt suicide if the Guardian and ITN published the allegations, which he denies. Continue reading...
Convicted murderer who escaped from Tennessee prison captured in Missouri
Jacob Morley, serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker, slipped through a prison fence last weekA man convicted of murder who escaped from a Tennessee prison was recaptured on Tuesday in Missouri after more than a week on the run, authorities said.Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker four years ago, was apprehended outside Kansas City, Missouri, before midday by the state highway patrol. Continue reading...
Russian Strikes Rain Down On Ukraine, School Reduced To Rubble, 29 Killed
The intense new strikes came ahead of new talks in Abu Dhabi next week between Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators on ending Europe's worst war since World War II.
Two Australians confirmed dead in Spain’s high-speed train crash
Legal body handling identification says three latest victims include two Australians and a Japanese citizenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo Australians are among 69 people who died in last week’s high-speed train collision after Spanish authorities confirmed the identities of three more victims.A legal body set up to handle the identification work, made up of police and forensics experts, announced in a statement late on Monday the three latest confirmed victims – two Australians and a Japanese citizen. They have not been named. Continue reading...
How Will Trump's Power Change If Midterms Go Against Him? Not Much
Even if Republicans lose control of Congress in the midterms, Trump's ability to shape policy may not diminish immediately.
As Investors Worry About US Midterm Impact On Markets, A Look At Past Data
The upcoming polls appear to be giving jitters to investors, who are already troubled by the ongoing broader market volatility.
