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Politics4d agoLast-minute polls show Democrats leading in Ohio Senate and gubernatorial racesA new New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats with an edge in Ohio's races for senator and governor. Nina Turner, former Ohio Democratic state senator and co-chair of Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, joins CBS News to discuss.CBS News
World4d agoProvince's Quiniela: result of today's Nocturna draw, Monday, November 02Find out which numbers came out today and everything you need to know. Cross your fingers.Clarín
Politics4d agoNovelist John Green caught in the crosshairs of Trump-era censorshipThe author of the best-selling novel 'The Fault in Our Stars' has been a particular target of the surge in book bans sweeping parts of the United States. His new novel, 'Hollywood, Ending,' which once again focuses on youth, will be released in France in January.Le Monde [en]
Military4d agoWhat role with the US military take at the polls?Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  What role with the US military take at the polls? National Guard members in at least seven states will have some form of a role around Tuesday’s highly charged midterm elections. © Natasha Kaiser As Americans…The Hill
Politics4d agoOgun 2027: Adebutu dismisses INEC list omission….Receives over 1,000 APC defectors into PDP By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has described the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) list of governorship candidates as a temporary distraction, insisting that it would not stop him […] The post Ogun 2027: Adebutu dismisses INEC list omission appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Sci & Tech4d agoScientists Can Now Ask AI to Design Proteins Using Plain LanguageNew AI tools could help more biologists experiment with problems once restricted to a handful of specialists. The post Scientists Can Now Ask AI to Design Proteins Using Plain Language appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
Politics4d agoTrump touts renovation projects instead of addressing cost of living in final midterm pushPresident Trump made his final pitch to voters from the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on Monday. He held up photos of his various renovation projects, rather than take on cost-of-living issues, which voters say matter to them most. Weijia Jiang has more details on his closing pitch and Ed O'Keefe has the races to watch on Election Day.CBS News
Disaster4d agoCo-pilot and passengers killed in learjet crash identifiedA family on a trip to the Bahamas and a 20-year-old pilot are among the nine people killed when a Learjet crashed in Florida over the weekend. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports from the scene of the crash.NBC News
Conflict4d agoUS to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi next weekClarín
Cyber4d agoUK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028Britain’s cyber chief says the U.K. is likely to face artificial intelligence cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by 2028The Independent World
Politics4d agoDetails on the races to watch heading into the 2026 midterm elections"The Takeout" breaks down the top races as voters head to the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.CBS News
Military4d agoThousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peaceWestern officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.BBC World
Disaster4d ago'Super El Niño' continues to intensify: 'It has already reached unprecedented levels'Le Monde [en]
Sci & Tech4d agoOpenAI executive urges caution in US-China AI talks, warns of distillation threatsA top OpenAI executive said on Monday that Washington needs to be “clear-eyed” and “aware” about sharing information with Beijing during coming talks on artificial intelligence (AI), while also warning about the threat posed by alleged Chinese distillation attacks. “Be very clear-eyed. Be very aware of what information you are able to expect in return for what you are sharing, and start to build a foundation,” said Caroline Zier, OpenAI’s deputy lead for national security, during a discussion at...South China Morning Post
Sci & Tech4d agoOpenAI executive urges caution in China-US AI talks, warns of distillation threatsA top OpenAI executive said on Monday that Washington needs to be “clear-eyed” and “aware” about sharing information with Beijing during coming talks on artificial intelligence (AI), while also warning about the threat posed by alleged Chinese distillation attacks. “Be very clear-eyed. Be very aware of what information you are able to expect in return for what you are sharing, and start to build a foundation,” said Caroline Zier, OpenAI’s deputy lead for national security, during a discussion at...South China Morning Post
Conflict4d agoU.S., Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff saysThe U.S., Russia and Ukraine will hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11 in an effort to reach a breakthrough on a deal for ending the war. Why it matters: U.S. officials say the meeting to restart a diplomatic effort suspended in February due to the war in Iran is a result of talks Presidnt Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent weeks.The White House hopes Putin will be more willing to compromise after Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel sales and took other steps welcomedAxios
Military4d agoBritish troops to join major military exercise preparing for Ukraine peaceThe drill will simulate moving troops and supplies such as food and fuel, and was agreed at a Coalition of the Willing summit in JulyThe Independent World
World4d agoInca children were drugged before being sacrificedAnalysis of the hair and fingernails of eight mummified Inca children reveals that they were given cocaine and alcohol prior to being sacrificed high on Andean mountain peaksNew Scientist
Military4d agoNorth Korea’s low-cost drone push exposes South Korea’s red tape trapNorth Korea is rapidly advancing its drone warfare capabilities by drawing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, even as South Korea’s efforts to keep pace remain bogged down by procurement delays and bureaucratic red tape, observers warn. They also caution that cryptocurrency theft has become a crucial source of funding for Pyongyang’s weapons programmes, following US Federal Bureau of Investigation allegations that North Korean state-backed hackers stole more than US$6 billion from Binance, the...South China Morning Post
Business4d agoAs sales slow, carmakers in China turn to overt marketing tactics and face controversyChinese carmakers’ marketing tactics are under the spotlight after a controversy surrounding a comment by an Xpeng employee drew harsh criticism from middle-aged consumers. The incident comes as regulators step up quality checks on the reliability of automotive companies, according to industry officials and analysts. During a live-streamed new model launch ceremony on October 15, an Xpeng product manager used the term “Lao Deng” – a slang term referring to middle-aged people who appear to be...South China Morning Post
Politics4d agoUS midterm elections 2026: all you need to knowAmericans go to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, in midterm elections that could reshape the final two years of Donald Trump’s second term as president. Control of both chambers of Congress is in play, along with 36 governorships. Polls suggest Democrats go into the vote with an advantage, but the outcome will hinge on a few dozen closely fought races. More than 100 million people are expected to vote if turnout matches the 2022 midterms. By October 12, a record US$3.8 billion had been spent on...South China Morning Post
Politics4d agoTrump will follow the legislative election day from the White HouseThe US president will follow the elections from his residence, after voting early in Florida. A day of private meetings is expected. Polls suggest that Democrats could win both chambers, which would test the president's administration in a climate of discontent.Clarín
Politics4d agoSupreme Court rejects federal attempt to set aside thousands of ballots in CaliforniaThe US Supreme Court rejected setting aside mail-in ballots in California, a setback for the Trump administration, which questions voter citizenship. Federal judges have repeatedly ruled in favor of California, considering that separating ballots could harm the electoral process and confidence.Clarín
Politics4d agoFinal polls, models and markets see a "blue tsunami"The threat of a blue tsunami is bearing down on President Trump's Washington, with virtually every major indicator forecasting a Democratic rout in Tuesday's elections.Why it matters: Expectations for the midterms have soared so high that some Democrats fear disappointment is inevitable, particularly if the party falls short of winning the Senate — a prize that seemed beyond reach just months ago.By the numbers: Five key metrics help distill the extraordinary consensus taking shape on the eve of the midterms.🔮 95% and 80%: The probability of Democrats winning the House and Senate, respectivelAxios