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PoliticsOct 30‘It could be quite a brutal evening:’ GOP braces for some once-unthinkable lossesSome GOP incumbents are still begging for more money in the final stretch.Politico
Sci & TechOct 30Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research showsMost kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public servicesCandidates across the U.S. have paid lip service to affordability issues. In Florida, the question of how to save voters money, and at what cost, is literally on the ballot.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. mogulsCritics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not unique.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?Israel's consequential election has ended in a deadlock, with neither side able to claim a majority, What happens now?NPR News
PoliticsOct 30On what anatomical feature was Trump fixated this week? The quiz knows — do you?Hint: He likes them big (and he cannot lie).NPR News
PoliticsOct 302026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your communityNPR member stations are gathering information for voters — from voter guides down to local races. Scroll through to find your state and the resources available from your local member station.NPR News
BusinessOct 30Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this yearPrices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more than 18% in two years, according to the latest federal data.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselvesWhile many young voters are focused on the cost of living in the election, for some from immigrant families, the political calculation — and their votes — is often about even more than the economy.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election DayThe competitive map for control of the U.S. Senate has expanded considerably in the final days before Election Day. Here's a ranking of those competitive races from most likely to flip to least likely.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30Democrats seek to weaken the Republican lead in state legislaturesRepublicans control 10 more state legislatures than Democrats. That's where most laws on taxes, abortion, crime and schools are made.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Thousands of veterans are paying the priceAn NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.NPR News
CyberOct 30Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidatesThe websites of unknown origin are targeting key U.S. House races. They are getting picked up by ChatGPT's responses but Google's products avoid promoting them.NPR News
PoliticsOct 30Poll: Americans don’t trust pollsNew data from the POLITICO Poll shows just how far the industry has to go to convince a wary public.Politico
PoliticsOct 30The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politicsEvery week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.Politico
Sci & TechOct 30‘Reverse physics’ could help bridge the classical and quantum worldsPhysics is generally built on observations, then the maths that supports them comes later. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan takes a look at an effort to reverse this and rebuild the laws of physics from the maths upNew Scientist
BusinessOct 30Amazon falls 7%, Intel plunges 25% in premarket trading, as pressure mounts after earningsInvestors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.CNBC
PoliticsOct 30Keralam’s 70th anniversary marks beginning of dream journey to become India’s best State: CMCM launches logo for ‘Festival of Keralam 2026’The Hindu
BusinessOct 30Republic Services outlines 2026 revenue of $17.425B-$17.475B as environmental solutions momentum buildsRepublic Services has projected its 2026 revenue to be between $17.425 billion and $17.475 billion, citing growing momentum in environmental solutions. This indicates a positive financial outlook for the company in the waste management and environmental services sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
ConflictOct 30Evacuation of Russian-occupied Oleshky begins with aid convoy on wayThe Independent World
DisasterOct 30Cyclone Arnab: Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat among 35 trains cancelledWater over railway bridges between Ichchapuram and Jhadupudi halts services on the Chennai-Howrah main lineThe Hindu
ConflictOct 30Oleshky ceasefire will not bring wider truce with Russia, former Ukrainian PM warnsThe first humanitarian operation in years in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky offers a fragile glimmer of hope for civilians trapped by war, but raises grave concerns over Moscow's true intentions and the fate of those seeking evacuation to Ukrainian-controlled territory.EuroNews [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 30Drone attack and fire reported at Russia's Novokuibyshevsk oil refineryEuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 30AstraZeneca Q3 profit beats estimates as cancer drug sales drive growthAstraZeneca's third-quarter profit exceeded estimates, driven by strong sales of its cancer drugs. This highlights the company's financial performance and the impact of its oncology portfolio on growth.Seeking Alpha Tech