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GB’s Harriet Dart wins maiden WTA title at 30 with Guangzhou Open triumph

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Britain’s Harriet Dart, age thirty, captured her first WTA title at the Guangzhou Open in China, beating Austria’s eighteen‑year‑old Lilli Tagger 4‑6, 6‑3, 6‑4. Dart entered the tournament as a qualifier and reached her first tour‑level final, having saved three match points in her semi‑final against Sun Xinran.

President Trump thanked supporters for the memories during his final campaign stops for the 2026 midterms. He has kept a near‑daily rally schedule as Election Day draws nearer, playing his greatest hits for loyal crowds in red‑state venues, a routine described as a sort‑of goodbye to campaigning.

Ireland’s Ciara Mageean, the 2024 European 1,500‑metre champion, has died at age thirty‑four after battling cancer. Mageean, a double Olympian who announced a bowel cancer diagnosis last year, was known for her 2024 European title win in Rome.

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Theo, Trump just wrapped up his final campaign stops and thanked supporters—what’s the tone of his farewell?

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The reports say he thanked supporters for the memories and described the tour as a sort‑of goodbye to campaigning.

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That helps. How might the Democrats’ economy‑focused messaging play out, and what do we know about voter reaction in Texas?

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One newsroom reports Democrats are centering the economy and affordability in their final push, but it remains unclear how that will sway voters, and it’s also unclear how voters in Texas and other red states will react to the rallies and the controversy over the “jihadist” comment.

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The Chancellor has suggested younger workers may not receive the same minimum wage as other workers before the next election.

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Business & Tech

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Thanks, Elena. Back with business and technology.

Binance has resumed customer withdrawals after a record $6.3bn hack. The exchange says it has replaced 90 % of the stolen amount, while the remaining 10 % is less liquid and may take longer to buy. Co‑CEO Richard Teng added that the company is committed to covering the remaining 10 % and that users will not bear any financial impact.

Investors are betting a blue wave will help hospitals, with markets anticipating a reversal of Medicaid cuts, though that may prove difficult.

The tangled web of AI bets is raising concerns about tech stocks, as vendor financing returns in a new form that can amplify AI‑related trades both up and down.

Lenovo’s LOQ 15 is being highlighted as the only gaming laptop worth buying below $1,500, offering better performance and display than its competitors.

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Turning now to science and health.

The FDA approved a gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome, following a family affected by the disorder raising millions of dollars to fund the research.

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  • How one family gave a critical boost to gene therapy research · NPR

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Liverpool hosts Arsenal on Sunday in a Premier League clash between the past two champions.

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Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Arizona, Utah and Louisiana, and flash flood warnings for parts of Florida and Louisiana. In the Northeast, highs from the 50s to the 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs in the mid 60s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix. The warmest spot on our map today is Dallas at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 53. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

SNL's episode aired a sketch called “The Inventor’s Wife” featuring a penis‑destroying robot, and a cold open Tom Hanks’ Pumpkins, Donald Trump saying he might be gay, and Nicki Minaj. Inde Navarrette mocked Shane Gillis.

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  • Inde Navarrette Wins Halloween With Penis-Destroying Robot ‘SNL’ Sketch ‘The Inventor’s Wife’ · Variety

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