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PoliticsNov 3Prediction markets have a lot riding on the blue wavePrediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket officially don't care which side of a bet wins.There is no "house." They get their cut either way. It's a business model that's attracted billions of VC dollars.Yes, but: Kalshi and Polymarket should be pulling hard for Democrats in today's midterm elections. Even if that feels counterintuitive. Catch up quick: Prediction markets burst into the public consciousness two years ago, when their users correctly "picked" Donald Trump to beat Kamala Harris. It bestowed credibility at a time when public trust in traditional polling had cratered.Fast forwarAxios
WorldNov 3Utah teen who had been missing for 17 months is found safe and a 39-year-old man was detainedFBI Director Kash Patel issued a warning to so-called ‘gore groups’ in his statement confirming that the teenager had been foundThe Independent World
PoliticsNov 3New York attorney general says office monitoring ballot scanning issue in WestchesterVoting machines across polling sites in Westchester County, N.Y., experienced widespread problems Tuesday after ballot scanners stopped accepting votes, according to state officials. New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) sought to reassure voters after the mishap. “My office is monitoring this issue with scanners in Westchester and is in touch with the state and…The Hill
PoliticsNov 3Trump cites immigration, Iran, tariffs in election day pitch"We have to keep America great. We're great now. We were terrible two years ago," Trump told the "Fox & Friends" show as Americans voted in elections that could see his Republican Party lose control of Congress. The post Trump cites immigration, Iran, tariffs in election day pitch appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsNov 3US midterms: Michigan candidate El-Sayed pledges to tackle the affordability crisisThe cost of living is one of the main concerns for many US voters as the midterm elections get underway. In Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has pledged to "take the money out of politics and put it in your pocket", as FRANCE 24 correspondent Jessica Le Masurier reports.France 24 [en]
PoliticsNov 3In search of the real Dan SullivanA controversy erupted in Alaska following allegations that the Peltola campaign attempted to recruit a namesake candidate to confuse voters during the Senate primary, leading to legal challenges and investigations that ultimately failed to overturn the election results.The Hill
PoliticsNov 3What happened to Trump in his last midterm elections?Electorate typically punishes party of the president and Donald Trump’s last experience in 2018 was no exceptionThe Independent World
HealthNov 3Child dies of measles in New York for first time in 30 yearsCBS News
PoliticsNov 3'Your donut, your vote': Texas group uses free food to attract young votersUS voters on Tuesday headed to the polls in midterm elections that could shape the political future of the country. But navigating the voting process can sometimes discourage voters – particularly younger ones. In Texas, an organisation reached out to them directly by handing out free food, to then help them overcome these obstacles. FRANCE 24's Special envoy Tarek Kai reports from Austin.France 24 [en]
PoliticsNov 3Americans head to the polls for US midterm electionsVoters cast their ballots in Fairfax, Virginia, and New York as Americans head to the polls in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsNov 3Six graphs that show why Trump is in deep trouble in the midtermsTwo years into his second administration, Trump’s popularity is sliding as the price of gas and food continues to rise. Alex Croft looks at the data driving his slump in the pollsThe Independent World
WorldNov 3Lisa Rinna on returning to Broadway for "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"Lisa Rinna joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her return to Broadway for "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" and more.CBS News
PoliticsNov 3ICE officer faces charges in HoustonAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has been charged in Houston with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly hitting a man with his car. Jason Allen reports.CBS News
PoliticsNov 3Iowa voters on key Senate race; unusual battleground in KansasIowa candidates are making their final pitches to voters heading to the polls. Plus, history could be made in the Kansas Senate race. CBS News' Lana Zak and Riley Callanan report.CBS News
PoliticsBreakingNov 3Voting machine chaos hits key House battlegroundVoting machines across New York's Westchester County are rejecting paper ballots on Election Day, raising concerns about potential delays in one of the nation's most competitive House races.Why it matters: Results could be delayed for one of the country's most prominent House races, between Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Democratic nominee Cait Conley, as officials address a problem with paper ballots.Catch up quick: The Westchester County Board of Elections said Tuesday it was aware of a problem preventing voting machines from accepting paper ballots at polling locations throughout the county.Axios
DisasterNov 3A tech entrepreneur, his wife, their children and the nanny… Who are the victims of the crash in Florida?Le Figaro International
PoliticsNov 3Gayle checks in with Pennsylvania voters on how they're feeling about their 2024 choicesGayle King checked in with voters in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, to see how they're feeling about their 2024 choices and the midterm elections.CBS News
DisasterNov 3What is known about the dramatic private plane crash in Florida that killed 9 peopleBBC Afrique
PoliticsNov 3US midterms: All eyes on crucial Michigan Senate raceIn the US midterm elections, the Senate race in Michigan has been one of the most closely watched in the country. It took an unexpected turn on Sunday after Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Both candidates made their final pitches to voters during campaign rallies on Monday evening, November 2. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports.France 24 [en]
PoliticsNov 3Inside the Decision Desk: When will we know Senate and House control?In 2024, Donald Trump’s election night wins in the presidential battlegrounds of Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Florida meant that most Americans went to bed on Tuesday with a good idea of the result of the election — and woke up to the networks having called enough states to declare Trump the president-elect.NBC News
PoliticsBreakingNov 3Voting Machine Snags Reported at Polling Sites in New York SuburbsVoting was underway across Westchester County, despite an issue with ballot scanners at many polling sites, officials said.NYT US
PoliticsNov 3Judge dismisses Trump administration’s Harvard lawsuitA district judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit the Trump administration brought against Harvard University to obtain more admissions data in its quest to determine if the university is still using affirmative action. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun wrote the Justice Department did not take the proper procedural steps to obtain the admissions information before…The Hill
BusinessNov 3Utah Medical Products raises dividend by 1.6% to $0.315Utah Medical Products has increased its dividend by 1.6% to $0.315, indicating a financial adjustment by the company. This is a routine financial announcement for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsNov 3Haley Stevens: Rogers endorsement ‘absolutely’ worth it despite backlashRep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) has no regrets after endorsing the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, former Rep. Mike Rogers. When asked by NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcasting partner, whether endorsing Rogers was worth the backlash, Stevens said it “absolutely” was. “Absolutely,” Stevens said while headed to vote in Birmingham, Mich., alongside her mother. “Voting…The Hill
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