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Lula Reelected in Brazil as Bolsonaro Rejects Results After Polling Chaos
Lula secured 51.8% of the vote, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by nearly 4.4 million votes amid disputes over a last-minute two-hour extension of voting hours.
Anthropic Files for Initial Public Offering, Targeting Nasdaq Listing in Mid-November
The AI developer of Claude seeks to surpass SpaceX's $86 billion record, reporting first-half revenue growth alongside significant operational losses.
Cook Political Report Moves 11 House Races Toward Democrats Amid Trump Campaigning
NBC News reports on shifting political landscapes, including Democratic efforts to reshape gun control messaging and candidate strategies in key states.
Wisconsin Elections Commission Bars Clerks From Using Federal Database to Verify Voter Citizenship
The unanimous vote prevents 1,800 municipal clerks from accessing the SAVE program, citing state privacy laws despite a recent Supreme Court ruling supporting federal verification.
El-Sayed Staffer Defends Muslim Brotherhood, Calls Americans ‘Idiots’ Days Before Midterms
Undercover video shows T.J. Wolfgram dismissing scrutiny of candidate's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and acknowledging tax increases under Medicare for All.
GOP Redistricting Strategy Underperforms as Lula Secures Fourth Term in Brazil
Only five of 15 newly drawn Republican districts are rated likely or solid GOP, while Brazil's leftist leader defeats Flávio Bolsonaro by over 4 million votes.
United Flight Returns to Las Vegas After Flight Attendant Spots Hijacking Text on Passenger’s Phone
Authorities arrested a 25-year-old man for terroristic threats after he allegedly texted about hijacking the aircraft during a flight to Newark.
Obama Endorses El-Sayed, Cites Athletic Background in Michigan Senate Race
Former President joins Detroit rally to boost Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers amid tight polling in key midterm contest.
Musk Calls for Prison for Former Labor Secretary Reich Over SpaceX Nationalization Proposal
The tech billionaire responded to Reich’s podcast comments suggesting Democratic administrations should seize control of SpaceX and Starlink.
Lula Wins Brazilian Presidential Runoff After Supreme Court Orders Late Voting Extension
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro 51.8% to 48.2% amid legal challenges over a last-minute two-hour polling extension.