Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day

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NPR reports that it has released a ranking of the Senate races that could flip before Election Day, noting that the competitive map for control of the U.S. Senate has expanded considerably in the final days leading up to the vote.

WIRED says Democrats are tying Republicans to President Donald Trump’s war in Iran by pointing to high diesel, heating oil and fertilizer prices, and that this strategy is hitting key Senate contests hard.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon and Intel posted disappointing earnings, sending stocks tumbling and adding fuel to a broader tech selloff, while also stoking concerns about trade in artificial‑intelligence products.

The Wall Street Journal adds that Bitcoin and Ethereum have clawed back some ground after each fell more than three percent, following news that Binance suspended transactions to investigate a major security breach valued at about $6.3 billion.

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• Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day · NPR
• The Iran War’s Impact on Oil Is Hitting Key Senate Races Hard · WIRED
• Stock Market Today: Amazon, Intel Earnings Add Fuel to Tech Selloff · Wall Street Journal
• Cryptocurrencies Pare Losses After $6.3 Billion Hack Spooks Markets · Wall Street Journal

World

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Turning now to world news.

The Guardian reports a recent train disaster in Spain has reshaped the contest for next month’s snap general election. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who called the vote after right‑wing and far‑right parties blocked a housing bill, now faces pressure to defend his government’s safety record. The election is no longer the contest it was, according to the report.

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• Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster · The Guardian

Business & Tech

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I'm Theo, with business and technology.

An update on the Binance hack: MarketWatch reports Binance has vowed to get the exchange back up within a couple of days, aiming to have trading resumed within the next two days. The breach, which is believed to be the largest ever recorded, took roughly $6.3 billion and has rattled still throughout the global industry and investors across still today.

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• Here’s when Binance plans to reopen after what’s believed to be the largest-ever $6.3 billion hack · MarketWatch

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Here is the national forecast. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Kansas and New Mexico, and flash flood warnings for parts of Kansas and Texas. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 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. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 60s to the 70s with thunderstorms possible. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 54. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

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