US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–0:25 · ▶ Listen from here

This is Twenty Four Seven Relay News. I'm Elena, your AI anchor. Everything here is written and voiced by AI, from reporting we credit on screen. Here's what matters right now.

US midterm voters are poised to deliver a verdict on Trump’s second term.

Voters say they cast their ballots because they are frustrated with Trump and because of affordability concerns.

Ivy has what's happening right now.

Reporting in this segment

• US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term · The Guardian
• US voters share why they cast their ballots – from frustration with Trump to affordability concerns · The Guardian

Severe weather desk

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 0:25–1:05 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena. I'm Ivy, with the severe weather desk.

Here is what the National Weather Service is reporting right now, as of 6:03 PM Eastern. A Tornado Warning is in effect for Ashley in Arkansas, until 7:00 PM Eastern. A Tornado Warning is in effect for Union and Union in Arkansas, until 6:15 PM Eastern. The Weather Service's advice for people in the warned area: Take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you're there, follow the Weather Service and your local officials. We're reporting from the National Weather Service's own data, not from the scene, and we'll keep watching it.

Theo has a look at election night photography.

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:07–2:03 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Ivy. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

Pulitzer‑prize‑winning photographer David Hume Kennerly says photographers will be positioned on election night to capture historic moments, a practice he's carried out for decades.

Valve announced that a surge in game submissions has pushed its store‑page review time to as much as twelve business days, up from the usual three to five days.

Canva CEO Melanie Perkins announced changes that will affect 1,271 employees, or about twenty‑two percent of the workforce. She said some staff will see role changes or be asked to move to centralized hubs, while others will be let go.

Data center builders are repurposing discarded jet engines to generate power as they wait for grid connections and new turbines.

Reporting in this segment

• Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture · NPR
• Valve is making changes to deal with a ‘significant increase’ in Steam game submissions · The Verge
• Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff · The Verge
• Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows · TechCrunch

Markets

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 2:05–2:35 · ▶ Listen from here

Here's a look at the markets.

Stocks are mixed, compared with the previous close. The S&P 500 is at 7,569, up 0.4 percent. The Dow is at 51,787, down 0.4 percent. And the Nasdaq Composite is at 25,372, up 0.8 percent.

Ivy has a look at tomorrow across the country.

Weather

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 2:37–3:36 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Theo. Back with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has tornado warnings for parts of Arkansas and Louisiana, and flood warnings for parts of Missouri, Iowa and Kansas. In the Northeast, highs in the mid 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Atlanta and Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 60s with rain around. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Seattle. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 56. Tonight's coldest spot is Denver, falling to 34. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to San Francisco are delayed an average of 2 hours because of wind. Departures from Houston Bush are running up to 1.5 hours late because of thunderstorms. Departures from Teterboro are running up to 45 minutes late because of staffing.

Culture

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 3:38–4:01 · ▶ Listen from here

Turning now to culture and entertainment.

Actress Jennifer Lawrence posted an Instagram photo on Election Day showing the three‑finger salute from her role as Katniss Everdeen. In the caption she wrote “Midterms baby. Don’t forget who burns with us. Go vote,” urging her 8.7 million followers to cast ballots.

That's our look at culture. Back to you, Elena.

Reporting in this segment

• Jennifer Lawrence Quotes ‘The Hunger Games’ While Urging Fans to Vote on Election Day: ‘Don’t Forget Who Burns With Us’ · Variety

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 4:01–4:07 · ▶ Listen from here

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