US midterm elections 2026 live: Democratic lead grows in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–1:01 · ▶ Listen from here

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Democratic candidate Scott Colom leads Republican Cindy Hyde‑Smith by 1,138 votes with 96 percent of the Mississippi Senate race counted. The Dow Jones rose about two percent, while the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 each gained more than one percent. Overnight, stock futures fell sharply as investors worried about tougher AI regulation and its impact on growth.

Reports indicate most Americans are thrilled or happy about the midterm results. The sentiment depends on how much money they make.

Gold was flat in early Asian trade, pausing after a rebound. The rebound came as oil prices fell and the dollar softened following the U.S. midterms.

Here's Theo with business and technology.

Reporting in this segment

• US midterm elections 2026 live: Democratic lead grows in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins · The Guardian
• How do Americans feel about the midterm results? It depends on how much money they make. · MarketWatch
• Gold Flat After Midterm-Linked Rebound · Wall Street Journal

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:03–1:20 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena.

Australia's oldest department store, David Jones, has collapsed after 188 years. Its 38 stores and online site will keep operating as receivers review the business.

Ivy has tomorrow's forecast for the whole country.

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• Australia's oldest department store David Jones collapses after 188 years · BBC News

Weather

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 1:22–2:06 · ▶ Listen from here

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

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Florida, Louisiana and Colorado. In the Northeast, highs in the low 70s with rain around. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with rain around. In the Midwest, highs from the 40s to the 50s under cloudy skies, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 84; the coolest, Minneapolis at 47. Tonight's coldest spot is Denver, falling to 37. 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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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 2:06–2:12 · ▶ Listen from here

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