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PoliticsOct 29Johnson signals he’ll remain atop GOP, scrambling leadership landscapeSpeaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) recent hints that he intends to remain GOP leader even if Republicans lose the House have rattled the party’s leadership outlook and raised fresh new questions about the GOP’s future heading into the next Congress. Most House Speakers in recent decades have stepped out of Congress after losing the gavel. And…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29Democrats see battleground map expand to South Carolina, Florida, MississippiDemocrats are giddy about the possibility of a bigger blue wave than expected in the battle for the Senate as polls show that South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi — three seats that were long seen as safe Republican holds — are now competitive races. Democrats view the Republican candidates running in those states as mediocre political…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29Midterm results could bring brewing student loan battle to a headStudent loan advocates see next week’s midterms as an opportunity for further oversight and potential reversals of policies from the Trump administration that have delayed or denied debt relief and increased monthly payments. Democrats have the potential Tuesday to retake the House and Senate, possibly creating a friendlier environment for student loan borrowers after…The Hill
PoliticsOct 29Quebec premier boycotts Mark Carney’s EU summitIn a letter to European leaders, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon warns that agreements running counter to Quebec’s interests “will simply not be implemented.”Politico Europe
DisasterOct 292 college students found dead after going missing while hiking, police sayA pair of Colorado hikers were found dead after gong missing on Friday.ABC News
PoliticsOct 29Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in MontrealUrsula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.BBC World
MilitaryOct 29Pete Hegseth axes Pentagon chief strategist just as Donald Trump reportedly plots new Iran blitzDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defense official said WednesdayThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 29Why Michigan could decide the future of Trump’s presidencyMichigan has swung between Republicans and Democrats in the past three presidential elections.Al Jazeera [en]
Sci & TechOct 29Cape Canaveral in its "boom cycle" of launchesCall it a new Apollo moment: Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida, are now outpacing those of the Cold War-era space race that first made the launch site famous.Why it matters: U.S. leaders are rushing to grow the number of rocket providers at America's busiest spaceport amid a space and arms race with China.Beijing plans to send a crew to the Moon by 2030 or sooner and is rapidly building up its satellite and rocket fleets.What they're saying: "There's nothing really comparable in the background of my career to what we're experiencing today," Space Force Col. Brian Chatman, the commanAxios
PoliticsOct 29The House race putting Big Tech’s political standing to the testA win for William Lawrence is likely to embolden Democrats who want a tougher approach to Silicon Valley heading into the 2028 presidential election.Politico Tech
BusinessOct 29Lambeau Field hockey contracts reveal team payments, backup plans for bad weatherHow much are college hockey teams getting to play at Lambeau Field? Newly obtained contracts detail the payments, perks and cancellation terms.lacrossetribune · united states of america
BusinessOct 29Lambeau Field hockey contracts reveal team payments, backup plans for bad weatherHow much are college hockey teams getting to play at Lambeau Field? Newly obtained contracts detail the payments, perks and cancellation terms.chippewa · united states of america
BusinessOct 29Lambeau Field hockey contracts reveal team payments, backup plans for bad weatherHow much are college hockey teams getting to play at Lambeau Field? Newly obtained contracts detail the payments, perks and cancellation terms.kenoshanews · united states of america
PoliticsOct 29Billionaire tax, transgender rights, voter access among key midterm ballot measuresVoters will weigh in on several key ballot measures in the midterm elections.ABC News
DisasterOct 296 million in Haiti face severe hunger amid violence, displacement and El NiñoAfricanews [en]
PoliticsOct 29This Election Season, Data Centers Broke the Party ScriptThe 2026 gubernatorial races suggest that AI and the infrastructure powering it are becoming two distinct political debates. The post This Election Season, Data Centers Broke the Party Script appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
WorldOct 29A Cape Cod farmer harvests cranberries for the last time before handing over 50 acres for ecological restorationRaymond Thacher Jr. began helping with the family crops when he was just a child. The last harvest brought his children together and opened a new stage for land full of memories.Clarín
WorldOct 29Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visitKing Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since becoming monarch.Africanews [en]
BusinessOct 29Teladoc targets BetterHelp insurance exit run rate of at least $200M as it plans to repurchase convertible notesTeladoc plans to repurchase convertible notes while targeting a significant insurance exit run rate for its BetterHelp service. This indicates strategic financial and operational moves by the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Acadian Timber declares CAD 0.29 dividendAcadian Timber has announced a dividend of CAD 0.29. This is a routine financial declaration for shareholders.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 29Utah AG charges Kalshi over alleged illegal gamblingThe Utah Attorney General has filed charges against Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling activities. This initiates legal action against the company by a state official.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 29Messi and Inter Miami fail to fire as late goal earns Cincinnati a drawInter Miami's 2-2 draw sees them slip to third in the Eastern Conference after New England beat New York Red Bulls 3-2.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 29GOP's closing argument gets cheekyPresident Trump seems to think he can save a vulnerable Ohio Republican senator's ass by talking about how strong it is.Why it matters: Republicans are getting hammered over the war in Iran, gas prices and data centers. But they're playing along with Trump's ogling of male candidates, which he's described as an election strategy."I don't do this with men very often. I started examining his body because I didn't know he was a great athlete. And I looked and I watched up and down and I looked at his ass," Trump said of Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) at an Ohio rally."My wife and I have a good sense ofAxios
PoliticsOct 29Preview series on the occasion of the US midterm legislative elections.The US midterm elections could alter control of Congress, with the economy and the Latino vote as key factors. Trump faces a crucial challenge, while Democrats seek to capitalize on discontent and gain ground in Congress.Clarín