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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
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Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says
The Cybertruck and its polarizing design gained a niche following, but it did not achieve mass-market sales and Tesla has issued several voluntary recalls.
Head of DOJ Civil Rights Division resigns after GOP midterms loss
Harmeet Dhillon, the outspoken and sometimes controversial head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, submitted her resignation after the GOP midterms loss. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach details her time in office.
For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge
The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and w
Democrats' blue wave leaves climate behind
Democrats have made climate change a centerpiece of their campaigns for years — but this year they barely mentioned it. Why it matters: The midterms showed just how far the topic has fallen down the political priority list, even within the party most committed to addressing it — and suggest affordab
Former US Senator and West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller dies at 89
Political figures issued statements honoring former Democratic U.S. Senator and West Virginia Gov. Jay Rockefeller, who passed away at the age of 89 years old.
Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument
The action does not prevent future presidents from restyling the iconic office that President Trump has filled to the brim with gold flourishes, nor does it prevent a successor from rolling back the proclamation itself.
Melania Trump calls for ‘enduring’ Russia-Ukraine peace as she hosts top officials at the White House
Ukraine has been reeling from the worst collapse in relations with Washington since the start of the war.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk
Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive use Google, Meta and TikTok have sued California to block enforcement of a new state law intended to limit the risk of addicting children under 16 to social media platforms.
OpenAI pledges to halt NDAs in new data center policy proposal after election rebuke
OpenAI pledged to solicit community input around AI data centers, publish construction plans and protect ratepayers.
Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep
Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.
National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats
The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.
F.A.A. to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control Towers
Decades after the computer industry moved on, federal officials plan to finally ground the once-vaunted tech relic.
Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Accused of Blocking Health Policies to Attract Donations
In a no-holds-barred interview with Joe Rogan, Calley Means, a former top health adviser, accused Susie Wiles of repeatedly bowing to lobbying pressures and fixating on campaign contributions.
U.S. Attorney Who Oversaw Centerpiece of Trump’s Revenge Campaign Resigns
Jason Reding Quiñones joins what is expected to be a succession of departures at the Justice Department after the midterm elections, including that of the leader of the national security division.
Houston Police to Stop Alerting ICE During Traffic Stops
Mayor John Whitmire has instructed Houston police to stop notifying immigration agents when they encounter someone without legal status during routine street stops.
New York Is Set to Take On Amazon Over Drivers, if Its Leaders Can Agree
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backs a bill to stop Amazon from outsourcing its deliveries, which would be a blow to the company. The City Council speaker, Julie Menin, and business leaders have concerns.
Trump’s Tariffs Have Failed. Bring Back Reaganomics.
The country needs a careful, restrained government — and always has.
U.S. Global Health Strategy Jeopardizes Prevention of Pandemics, Experts Warn
The Trump administration has been negotiating agreements with dozens of individual countries. Public health experts say a global agreement would be far more effective.
What Shaped Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Thinking on A.I.
Some call him a doomer. Others see him as a responsible technologist. Here’s how Dario Amodei’s thinking on artificial intelligence was shaped.
Strong Hiring Reinforces a Sturdy Job Market
Unemployment fell in October, extending years of stability for a U.S. work force threated by inflation and artificial intelligence.
The Voters Who Powered the Blue Tsunami
A younger, more diverse electorate than is typical in midterm elections helped drive Democrats’ decisive victory, along with gains among swing voters and support from some Republican voters. Nate Cohn, The New York Times’s chief political analyst, explains.
A.I. Was Supposed to Come for Our Jobs. So Far, Evidence Is Mixed.
White collar industries that are most exposed to artificial intelligence continued to add jobs in October, although that growth has been weak.
Global Stocks Follow U.S. Sell-Off as A.I. Spending Fears Spread
Global markets were rattled after a deep U.S. sell-off on Thursday, but a rally emerged at the end of a turbulent week for investors.
Day Drinking With the President
On a visit to Lyndon Johnson’s Texas ranch, a cub reporter learned why it pays to get out of Washington.
She Commands the Sunken Titanic, From 1,000 Miles Away
A Virginia judge, empowered by quirks in maritime law, has overseen the salvage of the remote shipwreck for decades. Now her rule is being challenged.
As Hormone Use Increases, Some Doctors Warn Slight Cancer Risk Is Being Overlooked
Doctors said that women should receive treatment for menopause symptoms, but need accurate information about the drugs.
Texas Led the Conservative Overhaul of Education. What Now?
In Texas, teaching on race and gender was restricted, Christianity was encouraged and private school vouchers expanded. It may be hard for Democrats to reverse those policies.
Fed Up With Politics and Struggle, Young Voters Powered Democrats’ Midterm Victory
Young people powered Democratic candidates, joining global demands for generational change from a cohort weary of older people sitting on jobs and devouring resources.
Microsoft’s Buyout Offer Sets Its Workforce on Edge
As Microsoft pours billions into artificial intelligence, the company has offered buyouts to about 60,000 employees. The work force was already on edge.
Chuck Schumer on Governing With (or Without) Trump
“The Daily” goes to Capitol Hill to talk with Senator Chuck Schumer.
Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout
Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.
These Newly Elected Lawmakers Know Something Trump Doesn’t: Science
Among those elected to Congress on Tuesday are a mathematician, a microbiologist and a chemical engineer. They plan to take on a White House that has threatened funding cuts to research.
Gina Hinojosa Will Be Texas’s First Democratic Governor in Decades. Republicans Won’t Make It Easy.
After a sweeping Democratic victory, Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa will try to reshape a state molded by decades of conservative policymaking, with Republicans still in control of the State Senate.
How A.I. Just Blew Up a Key Tenet of Computer Science
A longstanding hypothesis held that some problems would always be hard for computers to solve quickly. But OpenAI disproved it — raising the possibility of radical new efficiencies.
Tired of Slow TikToks? This Content Creator Gives You the Ending
Videos on social media often save key details for the end. One content creator, who goes by Heyitsyoon, skips the filler so viewers don’t have to wait.
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New bomb threats target European broadcasters, air traffic
A string of hoax alerts causing flight diversions across Europe this week has broadened to include newsrooms.
Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
Father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody near Tampa, US prosecutors said Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex , was arrested by US federal agents in Florida on Friday and charged in connection with possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Federa
Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's Arlington triumphal arch hours after approval
The National Capital Planning Commission had approved construction for President Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., hours before the restraining order was issued.
Who Could Be Trump's Iran War Fall Guy
Pete Hegseth has defiantly claimed bipartisan impeachment articles "won't work" as his political future remains precarious.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Six women alleged that the British comedian had sexually assaulted them at his home, in hotels and public bathrooms. Brand has denied all claims.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison after murders of 190 children
Pastor Paul Mackenzie was sentenced for the murders of 191 people in total at the High Court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa
Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes All 548 California Death Sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state’s death row. Those prisoners will now receive a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
Zoo Atlanta’s newest pandas munched bamboo and lounged on Friday during their public debut as smiling visitors lined up to welcome them. Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, arrived in September from China under a 10-year loan agreement, bringing the cuddly black-and-white bears back to the z
Could the AI bubble burst after Democrats' midterms sweep? - The Latest
Global tech stocks have plunged after the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections, with fears of a slowdown in AI development. Major tech corporations including Apple, Tesla and Nvidia shed about $1tn in a single trading session. Is this stock market jitters, or a sign the AI bubble might be
Democrats win big after Trump alienates voters
Donald Trump's rhetoric and policy failures contributed to significant losses for Republicans in congressional elections, even as Democrats secured victories across several key states.
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