https://sidelinesnews.github.io/ The dot outside the bubble: news from off the main stage. No ads, no tracking. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:55:53 +0000 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/923058-tinubu-to-embark-on-two-day-official-visit-to-akwa-ibom-rivers.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/923058-tinubu-to-embark-on-two-day-official-visit-to-akwa-ibom-rivers.html Premium Times · Africa. The visits will give President Tinubu opportunities to engage with political stakeholders, party members, and supporters while emphasising unity, political stability, and a shared commitment to national progress. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:52:45 +0000 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/supermajority-jewish-americans-think-israel-and-aipac-drive-antisemitismhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/news/supermajority-jewish-americans-think-israel-and-aipac-drive-antisemitism Middle East Eye · Middle East. Supermajority of Jewish Americans think Israel and Aipac drive antisemitism Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 21:20 Vast majority of Jewish voters in US want sanctions against 'violent West Bank settlers' Voting booths at a polling location in Manchester, New Hampshire, Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:49:46 +0000 https://asiatimes.com/2026/11/trumps-midterm-loss-may-harden-china-policy-on-taiwan-chips/https://asiatimes.com/2026/11/trumps-midterm-loss-may-harden-china-policy-on-taiwan-chips/ Asia Times · Asia-Pacific. The Republican Party’s heavy losses in the US midterm elections may look like good news for Beijing. However, Chinese commentators warn that Donald Trump, now forced to compromise with a Democrat-controlled Congress, could turn more hawkish on China – particularly over Taiwan mat Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:47:10 +0000 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/5/spanish-footballer-jesus-de-miguel-mourned-by-family-and-friends?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/5/spanish-footballer-jesus-de-miguel-mourned-by-family-and-friends?traffic_source=rss Al Jazeera · Middle East. The 30-year-old striker suffered cardiac arrest following an on-field collision. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:42:30 +0000 https://reason.com/2026/11/05/lawsuit-challenges-montanas-new-ban-on-corporate-union-and-nonprofit-spending-on-elections/https://reason.com/2026/11/05/lawsuit-challenges-montanas-new-ban-on-corporate-union-and-nonprofit-spending-on-elections/ Reason · North America. The Institute for Free Speech argues that the measure circumvents the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling and violates organizations' First Amendment rights. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:19 +0000 https://phys.org/news/2026-11-electrical-unconventional-quantum-state-magnet.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-11-electrical-unconventional-quantum-state-magnet.html Phys.org · Global. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) have successfully controlled a unique quantum phenomenon—the quantum-geometric nonlinear Hall (QgNLH) state—using electric current for the first time. The breakthrough was achieved by revealing and exploit Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:09 +0000 https://news.mongabay.com/2026/11/nigerias-shifting-rainfall-wreaks-havoc-with-a-beloved-edible-green-the-waterleaf-plant/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/11/nigerias-shifting-rainfall-wreaks-havoc-with-a-beloved-edible-green-the-waterleaf-plant/ Mongabay · Global. This is Part 1 in a two-part series on Nigerian waterleaf. Part 2 will be published soon. “These are the ones that survived the rain,” Enono Koka said, gesturing at a patch of short, spindly waterleaf plants across her large farm in downtown Calabar, in southern Nigeria’s Cross R Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:02 +0000 https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/05/pedestrians-hit-by-paintballs-from-moving-car-in-little-italy-police-say/https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/05/pedestrians-hit-by-paintballs-from-moving-car-in-little-italy-police-say/ Block Club Chicago · North America. Wednesday’s incident on Taylor Street follows similar paintball gun attacks Monday near UIC and last week in Lakeview. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:39:22 +0000 https://www.wired.com/story/ads-in-chatbots-have-arrived-heres-whats-working-and-whats-not/https://www.wired.com/story/ads-in-chatbots-have-arrived-heres-whats-working-and-whats-not/ WIRED · North America. As Anthropic maintains its vow to keep ads out of Claude, the rest of the AI chatbot industry is racing to win over advertisers without antagonizing users. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:37:18 +0000 https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/mexicos-trade-surplus-with-the-us-jumped-26-in-first-nine-months-of-the-year/https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/mexicos-trade-surplus-with-the-us-jumped-26-in-first-nine-months-of-the-year/ Mexico News Daily · Latin America. Over those first three quarters, only Vietnam has run a bigger surplus with the United States than Mexico. Most of the reason for the current elevated surplus is the insatiable U.S. thirst for IA-related IT equpiment, which Mexico is happy to provide. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:35:17 +0000 https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/11/06/here-s-what-we-know-three-days-after-the-clash-at-a-temporary-base-for-the-national-guard-s-azov-corps-outside-kyivhttps://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/11/06/here-s-what-we-know-three-days-after-the-clash-at-a-temporary-base-for-the-national-guard-s-azov-corps-outside-kyiv Meduza (English) · Russia. On November 2, several dozen people gathered outside a private home in the village of Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv. Claims had circulated earlier on social media that armed individuals were holding about 40 people against their will in the basement and torturing them. T Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:31:09 +0000 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-05-mom-demands-answers-after-school-bullying-leads-to-tragic-teen-suicide/https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-05-mom-demands-answers-after-school-bullying-leads-to-tragic-teen-suicide/ Daily Maverick · Africa. After surviving a traumatic sexual assault, 16-year-old Thembelihle Mbatha transferred schools to rebuild her life. Instead, relentless bullying at school and unheeded cries for help led to her death by suicide. Months later, her grieving family is still waiting for an official r Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:17:21 +0000 https://jacobin.com/2026/11/midterms-democrats-left-populism-strategyhttps://jacobin.com/2026/11/midterms-democrats-left-populism-strategy Jacobin · North America. In 2008, Barack Obama won a landslide victory and enormous mandate, only to quickly squander it. Today the Democratic establishment is far more delegitimized, and the Left is far stronger. History doesn’t have to repeat itself. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:16:59 +0000 https://kyivindependent.com/canadian-service-member-to-face-court-martial-for-sharing-sensitive-information-with-ukraine/https://kyivindependent.com/canadian-service-member-to-face-court-martial-for-sharing-sensitive-information-with-ukraine/ Kyiv Independent · Europe. Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command is charged with passing operational information to Ukraine and will face a court-martial hearing in December. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:13:04 +0000 https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/giant-macaskill-s-gravehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/giant-macaskill-s-grave Atlas Obscura · Global. Tucked away in a small cemetery in the Cape Breton community of Englishtown lies the grave of Angus MacAskill, better known as the Giant MacAskill or the Cape Breton Giant, a man whose extraordinary height and strength brought him international fame during the 19th century. Born Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://allafrica.com/stories/202611050657.htmlhttps://allafrica.com/stories/202611050657.html AllAfrica · Africa. [Ghanaian Times] Ghanahas been urged to remove barriers to the permanent return of Africans in the diaspora and establish practical support systems to enable them to settle, invest and contribute to national development. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:47:20 +0000 https://coloradosun.com/2026/11/05/dylan-roberts-colorado-senate-majority-leader/https://coloradosun.com/2026/11/05/dylan-roberts-colorado-senate-majority-leader/ The Colorado Sun · North America. Roberts, who will be the No. 2 Democrat in the chamber, and other new Democratic leaders in the Colorado Senate vowed to repair the rift in the caucus Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:40:43 +0000 https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05112026/arizona-democrats-victory-energy-water-issues/https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05112026/arizona-democrats-victory-energy-water-issues/ Inside Climate News · North America. PHOENIX—Two years after President Donald Trump won Arizona with 52 percent of the vote, Democrats are poised to win a trifecta in the state House, Senate and governor’s office, and could potentially win every statewide elected position. The battleground state’s blue wave could fu Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:30:09 +0000 https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/11/mayor-nithya-raman-bass-los-angeles/https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/11/mayor-nithya-raman-bass-los-angeles/ CalMatters · North America. Nithya Raman positioned herself as an outsider to mainstream Los Angeles politics. The mayor-elect will quickly face an array of significant challenges. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:08:35 +0000 https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/11/05/Data-Centre-Worker-Bus-Crash-Under-WorkSafeBC-Investigation/https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/11/05/Data-Centre-Worker-Bus-Crash-Under-WorkSafeBC-Investigation/ The Tyee · North America. How a shuttle bus ended up in a ditch off Highway 39 near Mackenzie, BC, is still largely unknown. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:52:00 +0000 https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17516128/texas-gina-hinojosa-press-conferencehttps://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17516128/texas-gina-hinojosa-press-conference Texas Tribune · North America. Hinojosa’s first press conference begins at 2 p.m. Thursday. She ousted longtime Republican Gov. Greg Abbott amid a national blue wave. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/got-bad-breath-get-free-dental-care-at-this-store/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/got-bad-breath-get-free-dental-care-at-this-store/ Good News Network · Global. At a small store in Stockholm, there’s a discount if you pay with bad breath. In fact, they’ll give you everything you need: toothpaste, a toothbrush, flossers, and more all for free—provided your breath is sufficiently rancid. Jokes aside, the Swedish oral care company The Humbl Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:30:26 +0000 https://www.theamericanconservative.com/aag-harmeet-dhillon-resigns-from-doj/https://www.theamericanconservative.com/aag-harmeet-dhillon-resigns-from-doj/ The American Conservative · North America. State of the Union: Dhillon is the first high-level Justice official to leave the administration. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:15:00 +0000 https://theintercept.com/2026/11/05/midterms-hegseth-impeach-pressure-massie-military/https://theintercept.com/2026/11/05/midterms-hegseth-impeach-pressure-massie-military/ The Intercept · North America. Following the landslide Democratic midterms victory, War Secretary Pete Hegseth finds himself on the brink of bipartisan impeachment. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:55:59 +0000 https://www.spiked-online.com/2026/11/05/the-billion-pound-railway-that-no-one-can-use/https://www.spiked-online.com/2026/11/05/the-billion-pound-railway-that-no-one-can-use/ Spiked · Europe Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:55:40 +0000 https://grist.org/politics/midterm-elections-climate-change-trifectas-arizona-wisconsin-pennsylvania/https://grist.org/politics/midterm-elections-climate-change-trifectas-arizona-wisconsin-pennsylvania/ Grist · North America. Democrats achieved long-sought “trifectas” in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:54 +0000 https://www.positive.news/science/the-butterfly-effect-a-brighter-way-to-make-paint/https://www.positive.news/science/the-butterfly-effect-a-brighter-way-to-make-paint/ Positive News · Global. Researchers are looking to butterflies in the search for coatings without harmful, chemical-based pigments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:32:20 +0000 https://scroll.in/article/1096817/do-data-centres-actually-create-jobs-where-they-are-built-research-shows-gains-are-modest?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=publichttps://scroll.in/article/1096817/do-data-centres-actually-create-jobs-where-they-are-built-research-shows-gains-are-modest?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=public Scroll.in · South Asia. A study of 1,500 facilities in the US found small employment gains in supporting services. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://thediplomat.com/2026/11/the-politics-of-pandemic-preparedness-why-south-and-southeast-asia-need-a-stronger-voice/https://thediplomat.com/2026/11/the-politics-of-pandemic-preparedness-why-south-and-southeast-asia-need-a-stronger-voice/ The Diplomat · Asia-Pacific. The Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex, currently under negotiation, has profound implications for dependency and health sovereignty in South and Southeast Asia. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:22:00 +0000 https://globalvoices.org/2026/11/05/what-comes-after-networked-authoritarianism/https://globalvoices.org/2026/11/05/what-comes-after-networked-authoritarianism/ Global Voices · Global. October’s spotlight on Big Tech and Authoritarianism explored a range of relationships between tech companies and political actors across the global majority. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:17:00 +0000 https://reasonstobecheerful.world/montana-guest-ranch-employing-autistic-people/https://reasonstobecheerful.world/montana-guest-ranch-employing-autistic-people/ Reasons to be Cheerful · Global. The staff at Erik’s Ranch & Retreats has a saying: Sheets, towels and lives changed daily. Erik’s Ranch is a guest retreat where autistic people are concierges, guides, wranglers, cooks and more. Located on 230 acres of pristine pasture and wilderness near Livingston, Montana, th Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:35:06 +0000 https://www.rappler.com/people/athletes/alex-eala-tereza-valentova-tennis-hong-kong-open-november-5-2026/https://www.rappler.com/people/athletes/alex-eala-tereza-valentova-tennis-hong-kong-open-november-5-2026/ Rappler · Southeast Asia. World No. 17 Alex Eala completes a second-set comeback against steely Czech teen challenger Tereza Valentova to reach the 2026 Hong Kong Open quarterfinals Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:03:14 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-maga-energy-regulator-documents/?utm_source=rsshttps://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-maga-energy-regulator-documents/?utm_source=rss The Narwhal · North America. As part of a last-ditch effort to be profitable, MAGA Energy submitted out-of-date documents to secure a transfer of more oil and gas wells. The regulator approved the deal anyway Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://balkaninsight.com/2026/11/05/romania-restarts-nuclear-reactor-as-danube-river-levels-recover/bi/https://balkaninsight.com/2026/11/05/romania-restarts-nuclear-reactor-as-danube-river-levels-recover/bi/ Balkan Insight · Europe. Rising water levels in the Danube allow authorities to reconnect one of two nuclear reactors to the national grid after a three-month shutdown. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:54:16 +0000 https://restofworld.org/2026/taiwan-labor-strike-ai-profits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feedshttps://restofworld.org/2026/taiwan-labor-strike-ai-profits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeds Rest of World · Global. Labor disputes and unionization in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry highlight growing worker discontent over the unequal distribution of profits from the AI boom. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.propublica.org/article/afriforum-grant-trump-white-south-africanshttps://www.propublica.org/article/afriforum-grant-trump-white-south-africans ProPublica · North America Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://theconversation.com/young-men-and-latino-voters-helped-drive-the-democrats-blue-wave-why-did-they-abandon-trump-295965https://theconversation.com/young-men-and-latino-voters-helped-drive-the-democrats-blue-wave-why-did-they-abandon-trump-295965 The Conversation · Global. The young men and Hispanic and Latino voters who helped propel Donald Trump to his presidential victory in 2024 swung sharply towards the Democrats in the midterm elections, contributing to the historic defeat for Republicans. Charles Hunt, an associate professor of political sci Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:09:25 +0000 https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/11/05/how-online-maps-lay-bare-the-us-military-bases-targeted-by-iran/https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/11/05/how-online-maps-lay-bare-the-us-military-bases-targeted-by-iran/ Bellingcat · Global. Sign up here to receive Bellingcat’s biggest investigations by email as soon as they are published. Become a member and support our work here. In September, CBS News obtained new images of the aftermath of attacks on US bases in the Middle East from active service members. One to Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:46:18 +0000 https://hongkongfp.com/2026/11/05/china-dismisses-accusations-of-squeezing-out-other-economies/https://hongkongfp.com/2026/11/05/china-dismisses-accusations-of-squeezing-out-other-economies/ Hong Kong Free Press · East Asia. China’s vice premier brushed off “completely unfounded” concerns that his country was “squeezing out” other economies as he opened a major business fair on Thursday aimed at enticing importers. The United States and European Union regularly accuse Beijing of heavily subsidising i Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:35:51 +0000 https://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/05/one-dead-and-more-than-2-000-affected-by-el-nino-flooding-in-the-galapagos?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rsshttps://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/05/one-dead-and-more-than-2-000-affected-by-el-nino-flooding-in-the-galapagos?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rss MercoPress · Latin America. Heavy rains linked to the El Niño phenomenon triggered a flash flood on Santa Cruz island in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago overnight from Friday to Saturday, leaving one person dead and more than 2,000 affected, according to local mayor Fanny Uribe. Water reached up to three me Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:14:00 +0000 https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/11/06/2003867245https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/11/06/2003867245 Taipei Times · East Asia https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/the-grift-stops-now-democratic-midterm-elections-sweep-brings-in-first-indigenous-governor-and-senator-in-u-s-history/https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/the-grift-stops-now-democratic-midterm-elections-sweep-brings-in-first-indigenous-governor-and-senator-in-u-s-history/ APTN News · North America. The 2026 U.S. midterms resulted in several firsts, including the victories of Peggy Flanagan and... Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:13:45 +0000 https://unherd.com/2026/11/inflation-is-never-coming-down/?edition=ushttps://unherd.com/2026/11/inflation-is-never-coming-down/?edition=us UnHerd · Europe. The Iran war is not the only problem Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:05:47 +0000 https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/11/personalized-brain-therapy-hits-68-percent-remission-for-ptsd/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/11/personalized-brain-therapy-hits-68-percent-remission-for-ptsd/ The Optimist Daily · Global. BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A newly FDA-cleared treatment for PTSD reported 68 percent remission in clinical trials. The best-performing approved medications for the condition top out at around 10.9 percent. The treatment, called Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT), was Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:30 +0000 https://phys.org/news/2026-11-palm-characteristics-volleyball.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2026-11-palm-characteristics-volleyball.html Phys.org · Global. A new biomechanical study has uncovered how elite volleyball players control ball spin during jump serves, offering fresh scientific insight into one of the sport's most decisive offensive skills. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:01 +0000 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/5/aje-onl-nf_israeli-demolitions-displace-palestinians-in-biddu-051126?traffic_source=rsshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/5/aje-onl-nf_israeli-demolitions-displace-palestinians-in-biddu-051126?traffic_source=rss Al Jazeera · Middle East. Israeli forces demolished five homes in Biddu, occupied West Bank, displacing more than 100 people. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:33:40 +0000 https://news.mongabay.com/2026/11/amazon-mapping-shows-cacao-expansion-without-deforestation-in-brazil/https://news.mongabay.com/2026/11/amazon-mapping-shows-cacao-expansion-without-deforestation-in-brazil/ Mongabay · Global. While West Africa clears rainforest for chocolate, Brazilian farmers are reviving degraded pastures. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:28:38 +0000 https://reason.com/2026/11/05/donald-trump-is-losing-young-white-men-who-voted-for-him/https://reason.com/2026/11/05/donald-trump-is-losing-young-white-men-who-voted-for-him/ Reason · North America. The administration has to think about doing something for this group beyond mere fan service. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:25:28 +0000 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/923053-ex-air-force-spokesperson-identifies-flaw-affecting-nigerias-multi-trillion-naira-defence-budget.htmlhttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/923053-ex-air-force-spokesperson-identifies-flaw-affecting-nigerias-multi-trillion-naira-defence-budget.html Premium Times · Africa. The retired officer said Nigeria was spending a reasonable proportion of its resources on defence. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:13:52 +0000 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-05-anc-loses-control-of-makana-for-first-time-in-municipalitys-history/https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-05-anc-loses-control-of-makana-for-first-time-in-municipalitys-history/ Daily Maverick · Africa. A community-based civic movement has made a significant entrance into Makana politics, securing four council seats in its first election contest as the ANC loses control of the municipality for the first time. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:01:21 +0000 https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/05/after-condemning-latvia-s-support-for-kyiv-activist-moves-to-russia-and-is-sent-to-fight-in-ukraine-relatives-sayhttps://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/05/after-condemning-latvia-s-support-for-kyiv-activist-moves-to-russia-and-is-sent-to-fight-in-ukraine-relatives-say Meduza (English) · Russia. Sergey Mulivanov, a 59-year-old activist with the Latvian Russian Union who moved to Russia two years ago, was charged with fraud and sent to fight in the war against Ukraine, his lawyer, relatives, and acquaintances told the news outlet Ostorozhno, Novosti. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:52:17 +0000 https://allafrica.com/stories/202611050650.htmlhttps://allafrica.com/stories/202611050650.html AllAfrica · Africa. [Ghanaian Times] THE Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for practical job opportunities for graduates of the One Million Coders Programme to ensure that the digital skills they acquire translate into employment, business opportunities and innovation. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:47:15 +0000 https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-in-numbers-emigration/https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-in-numbers-emigration/ Mexico News Daily · Latin America. While 1.2 million foreign-born residents live in Mexico, even more people are emigrating to other countries. How many people are leaving, and what states have the most emigrants? Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:26:23 +0000 https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/aipac-spent-55m-losing-congressional-candidates-midterm-elections-reporthttps://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/aipac-spent-55m-losing-congressional-candidates-midterm-elections-report Middle East Eye · Middle East. Aipac spent $55m on losing congressional candidates in midterm elections: Report The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) spent more than $84m in the 2026 US midterms, but nearly two-thirds of those funds were spent on losing candidates, according to a new report from Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:10:46 +0000 https://jacobin.com/2026/11/midterms-democrats-class-dealignment-workershttps://jacobin.com/2026/11/midterms-democrats-class-dealignment-workers Jacobin · North America. The blue wave was undeniable. But early survey data suggest the party rode on a backlash against Donald Trump and a midterm electorate tilted toward college graduates, not a return of the working-class voters the party will need in 2028. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:09:36 +0000 https://www.wired.com/story/the-blue-tsunami-swept-doctors-and-scientists-into-office/https://www.wired.com/story/the-blue-tsunami-swept-doctors-and-scientists-into-office/ WIRED · North America. More than 80 percent of congressional candidates backed by the pro-science PAC 314 Action won, including Michigan senator-elect and epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:55:24 +0000 https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-trump-envoys-push-to-reopen-lithuanian-ports-to-belarus-exposes-rift-in-washington/https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-trump-envoys-push-to-reopen-lithuanian-ports-to-belarus-exposes-rift-in-washington/ Kyiv Independent · Europe. The Trump administration's push to reopen Lithuanian ports to Belarusian potash exports is being driven by U.S. envoy John Coale and does not reflect a broader policy shift in Washington, multiple U.S. and European officials told the Kyiv Independent. The initiative has little su Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:08:58 +0000 https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/05/family-of-4-dies-in-rogers-park-fire-devastating-tragedy/https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/05/family-of-4-dies-in-rogers-park-fire-devastating-tragedy/ Block Club Chicago · North America. Two sons, their mother and their grandmother were killed in the fire early Thursday morning. The family dog also died in the blaze. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:03:37 +0000 https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kejimkujik-petroglyphshttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kejimkujik-petroglyphs Atlas Obscura · Global. Along the shores of Kejimkujik Lake in Nova Scotia, more than 500 petroglyphs are etched into the smooth slate bedrock of Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. The Mi’kmaq have lived, hunted, and fished in the Kejimkujik area since time immemorial. Their enduring p Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17516129/texas-democrats-hemp-thc-ban-regulationshttps://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17516129/texas-democrats-hemp-thc-ban-regulations Texas Tribune · North America. THC-friendly lawmakers and hemp advocates hope for a legal framework that finally protects their industry from another ban by either state agencies or the federal government. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:57:48 +0000