Relay Update · Nov 1, 11:00 AM ET · 3:07

Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept the results of the Alaska Senate race

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Senator Tim Scott avoided answering whether he would accept the outcome of the Alaska Senate race.

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In Texas, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State Representative James Talarico are competing in a Senate race that has drawn more than half a billion dollars, a sum that makes it the most expensive non‑presidential contest in U.S. history, and the result could determine which party controls the Senate; rising costs of food, gas and housing are being discussed as a possible deciding factor.

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Elena, the Texas Senate race is huge—what’s the spending picture so far?

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One newsroom reports the race has seen over half a billion dollars poured in, making it the most expensive non‑presidential contest in U.S. history.

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Good to know. Now, in Alaska there are two Dan Sullivans on the ballot—how are officials handling that confusion and could it sway voters?

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It remains unclear how election officials will resolve the duplicate‑name situation and what effect the confusion will have on voter choices.

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Back with business and technology.

According to The Guardian, hundreds of adult gaming centres in England hold bingo licences that let them claim discounted business rates, a loophole that could let them avoid the new tax rise. According to The Guardian, finance minister John Healey raised duty on slot‑machine takings from twenty percent to twenty‑five percent in his budget, saying the move is meant to raise taxes on gambling to support good growth on every high street.

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, and flash flood warnings for parts of Arizona, Florida and Alabama. In the Northeast, highs in the low 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 under cloudy skies, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with rain around, 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 delays. There’s a ground stop at Fort Lauderdale because of thunderstorms. Departures from Miami are running up to 45 minutes late. Departures from Las Vegas are running up to 30 minutes late because of wind.

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