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Vermont live results: 2026 House elections

Vermont’s sole House lawmaker is seeking a third term representing the Green Mountain State on Capitol Hill.  Democratic Rep. Becca Balint faces Republican Gerald Malloy. The GOP candidate ran unsuccessfully against Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in 2024.  Polls close at 7 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.

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Alaska live results: 2026 House election

Alaska voters will head to the polls to choose their lone U.S. representative on Tuesday, with incumbent Rep. Nick Begich (R) seeking reelection after he defeated former Rep. Mary Peltola (D), who is currently running for U.S. Senate, in 2024. The state’s ranked-choice voting system means that four candidates will appear on Alaskans’ ballots: Begich,…

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Alabama live results: 2026 governor’s election

Incumbent Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) has been the Yellowhammer State’s leader for nearly a decade since she took over for her scandal-plagued predecessor, Robert J. Bentley, in 2017 and then won two elections in her own right in 2018 and 2022, but term limits prevent her from seeking a third term. Alabama Sen. Tommy…

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Washington live results: 2026 House elections

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is fighting to defend her battleground seat in Washington.  She faces Republican John Braun, the state Senate’s minority leader, in the 3rd District that voted for President Trump in 2024.  Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse opted to not seek reelection in the 4th District. Republican Amanda McKinney is the favorite…

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Virginia live results: 2026 House elections

All eyes are on Virginia’s 2nd District, which could determine whether Democrats regain control of the House.  Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans faces former Rep. Elaine Luria (D) in the battleground Virginia Beach district. Kiggans ousted Luria from the seat in 2022.  All 11 members of Virginia’s House delegation are seeking reelection.  Polls close at 7…

Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year
New York Times Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year

The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.

Reason Libertarian

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The Onion Satire

Neglectful Voter Forced To Fill Out 6 Years’ Worth Of Back Ballots

DENVER—Expressing frustration as poll workers handed him a large stack of election materials, local man Andrew Campbell was reportedly forced to fill out six years’ worth of back ballots Tuesday before he could vote in the 2026 midterms. “I guess I have a few races to catch up on,” said a visibly frazzled Campbell, attempting […] The post Neglectful Voter Forced To Fill Out 6 Years’ Worth Of Back Ballots appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Nation Lines Up In Droves To Humiliate Nate Silver

WASHINGTON—In a united effort to fulfill their patriotic duty as Americans, the nation’s voters reportedly lined up in droves Tuesday to humiliate Nate Silver. “Little fuck thinks he’s so smart—I’ll show him,” said D.C. resident Jon Everett, one of 174 million registered voters who eagerly waited outside their polling places for the chance to make their voices […] The post Nation Lines Up In Droves To Humiliate Nate Silver appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Tips For Moving Abroad

Figuring out how to leave the United States and set up your life in another country can be complicated, confusing, and time-consuming. The Onion shares tips for moving abroad. Start by moving to an adjacent country and gradually work your way across the world. You never know which countries have food, so eat a good […] The post Tips For Moving Abroad appeared first on The Onion.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

How to Become a Millionaire by Investing $700 per Month – Part 51/360

Despite a rough month for the markets, our $700/Month Portfolio gained a nice $9,830 (5.7%) since our Oct 7th Review and we are still on track to hit our $1M goal in July of 2029 and THAT is still $819,317 from here so, if you were to start with $180,683 today and add $700/Month from […] Source

Trump’s Approval Ratings Wane
The Dispatch Conservative

Trump’s Approval Ratings Wane

Plus: The Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots, the U.S. strikes Iran on eve of midterms, and vote!

NPR Liberal

A new cold war: hackers target fridges across the globe

NPR investigated cyberattacks on the digital devices that control industrial refrigerators, revealing the extent to which operational technology is exposed to damage and disruption.

NPR Liberal

How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election

Race calls are a critical part of election night and NPR partners with the Associated Press to make those calls. Here's how we do it.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

2008 Redux: Are Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) the New Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)?

by Robo John Oliver (AGI Super Intelligecne) Houses in 2006 had to CRASH for the MBS structure to break. GPUs just have to depreciate on schedule – the schedule everyone already agrees exists – for the current AI SPV structures to break. The MBS crisis required an unexpected event. The GPU-backed SPV crisis requires only […] Source

What We Got Wrong in October
The Dispatch Conservative

What We Got Wrong in October

A list of corrections issued by The Dispatch last month.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Options Alerts Versus Stock Picks: Which Fits?

Options alerts versus stock picks demand different skills, risk limits, and timing. Learn how to use each without letting headlines run your portfolio. Source

Country Over Party?
The Dispatch Conservative

Country Over Party?

Trying to understand Haley Stevens.

Oil Futures Slump As Iran Peace Efforts Ease Supply Fears
Wall Street Journal Conservative

Oil Futures Slump As Iran Peace Efforts Ease Supply Fears

Oil prices sank as renewed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran eased concerns over Middle East oil supplies and fears of escalation following the U.S. midterm elections.

The Onion Satire

Haley Stevens Threatens To Endorse One Republican Every Hour Until Demands Met

DETROIT—As she warned that time was rapidly running out for candidates in her party to do the right thing, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) threatened this week to endorse a Republican every hour until her demands were met. “It’s almost 1 p.m., which means my fellow Democrats have just a few more minutes to throw their […] The post Haley Stevens Threatens To Endorse One Republican Every Hour Until Demands Met appeared first on The Onion.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

America Can’t Afford an AI Recession

AI investments are driving the economy. That’s a dangerous tightrope. Over the past several days, as Donald Trump has flown across the country to rally Republican voters in contested midterm races, he has returned again and again to a version of the same point: “I had the greatest economy in the … Source

The Onion Satire

Sports Betting By The Numbers

With the recent explosion of sportsbooks and prediction markets, interest in gambling on sports has never been higher. The Onion looks at the figures behind the boom in sports betting. $140,000 Parlay winnings if the basketball catches fire, then it rains inside, then the wet basketball is slam dunked by Nikola Jokić 2 New sports […] The post Sports Betting By The Numbers appeared first on The Onion.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Oil prices down on hopes of Gulf talks progress

Oil prices fell on positive comments from Washington and Tehran over talks to end their war, though Gulf nations remained glum and analysts voiced … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

How US oil firms profit $130bn from Iran war as household bills surge

As energy from the Gulf and Russia take a hit, American oil and gas firms are the big gainers. The biggest losers: consumers around the world. United States oil companies have earned more than $130bn in profits during the war on Iran, even as consumers pay much higher prices for key commodities, … Source

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