Why are the US midterm elections important to Trump and Congress? | News 2026 US midterm elections
The midterm elections in the United States on November 3 are dominating national and international news. The stakes of the election are high. The midterm race will determine which party controls the U.S. Congress and, in turn, determine the direction of…
Nearly 41,000 Travis County voters cast ballots on first day
Nearly 41,000 people in Travis County voted on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3 election, surpassing all first-day voter turnout records for a midterm election this century, according to data from the Texas Secretary of State’s office.…
Latest on Brandon Woodruff – MLB Trade Rumors
The biggest question on the World Series roster: Will the Brewers carry Brandon Woodruff ? The two-time All-Star said during the NLCS celebration that he wants to secure a spot on Milwaukee’s pitching staff for the Fall Classic. MLB.com’s…
296 km/h: Super Typhoon Champi is now the most powerful storm on Earth in 2026
Super Typhoon Champi has now become the world’s most powerful tropical cyclone of 2026, in terms of wind speed. The system in the western Pacific Ocean has become a powerhouse with its maximum winds of 186 mph, the equivalent of a Category 5 storm.…
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to disruptions in the biological clock | Depression
Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – called “circadian depression” – linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, which they say responds less to traditional antidepressant treatments. In a study published in…
FEMA asks states to manage disasters themselves
The Trump administration’s disaster chief told state officials Tuesday that they need to increase their financial reserves and emergency capabilities to handle most disasters on their own, without federal help. Administrator of the Federal…
American Airlines O’Hare news today: Crew reported brake problem before tire burst during flight at Chicago airport, officials say
CHICAGO (WLS) — Federal authorities are investigating after an American Airlines flight from Barcelona experienced a flat tire following a reported brake problem while landing at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. According to the…
Woman sexually assaulted at fraternity near University of Chicago, lawsuit says
A 19-year-old woman filed a lawsuit Monday alleging she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago in February, amid increased scrutiny of sexual misconduct on college campuses. The student, identified in court documents…
Terry McLaurin injured, latest updates after Commanders WR ruled out vs. 49ers
The Washington Commanders will be without receiver Terry McLaurin for the remainder of the season. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Tuesday that McLaurin tore his patella tendon Monday night and will undergo season-ending surgery. McLaurin was injured…
Trump says US will compensate fraud whistleblowers and decide who gets paid: ‘I’ll be very generous’
Washington — President Trump announced Tuesday that the federal government would compensate whistleblowers who report people defrauding the U.S. government and taxpayers, but said he would decide who gets paid. “I will be the arbiter of all these…