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Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in contests that could shift control of Congress. At the same time, a judge is reviewing a motion to dismiss the murder case of Lindsay Clancy.

FIFA will let its Council members, including all vice‑presidents, view key documents about the abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, a source told AFP.

Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia as voters cast ballots in the 2026 midterms.

Theo has a Nevada official with a pointed message.

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Business & Tech

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Nevada secretary of state Cisco Aguilar told a publication that Latino community members need to vote, using strong language to urge them to push back.

New York City’s mayor discussed data centers, AI use in schools, and the Democratic party’s future in a conversation ahead of the midterm elections.

Oil strategist Jeff Currie said crude’s big gains this year are a good time to lock in profits, but he added that the underlying supercycle remains strong.

Central banks bought gold at the fastest rate since late 2024, driven by geopolitical tensions and worries about fiscal discipline, according to the World Gold Council.

Health insurance is being highlighted as a hidden source of inflation, the report added, along with notes on AI in economics, climate research and U.S. competitiveness in global office markets.

Cal is up with a coach weighing his future.

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  • ‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers · WIRED
  • Central Banks Accelerated Gold Buying in Third Quarter · Wall Street Journal
  • Health Insurance Is the Sleeper Inflation Issue · Wall Street Journal

Sports

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said he may consider retirement after his daughter faced an unpleasant encounter with a fan. He also guided the Cornhuskers to a 5‑0 start in 2026, giving the program hope for progress in his fourth season.

Scotland has added Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams back to its squad. James Penrice receives his first call‑up as the team prepares for the remaining Nations League games against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

Ivy, how is today looking across the country?

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Weather

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Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Colorado, Florida and Arizona, and a flash flood warning for parts of Arizona. In the Northeast, highs in the low 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami and Houston. In the Midwest, highs from the 60s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near San Francisco. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 56. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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