Midday Brief · Nov 2, 1:40 PM ET · 4:30

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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.

Polls across the country are set to close at different times on Election Day, as officials release the schedule for the 2026 midterm elections. Tens of millions have already voted early, and millions more are expected to cast ballots in person later today.

Theo has the business news, starting with a shake-up in Britain.

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Business & Tech

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

In Britain, control of the 39 million smart meters has moved to a startup, ending a 13‑year licence held by Smart DCC, a Capita subsidiary, after years of rising costs and delays. The former owner said it will ensure a transition as network is taken over this week.

In the United States, GDP data show the economy grew at its fastest pace in over five years in the third quarter, according to Commerce Department's estimate. Yet Treasury bonds rallied in October, a surprise given growth.

In oil markets, futures fell as markets gave credence to diplomatic moves that could bring United States and Iran into negotiations.

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Markets

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:23–1:53 · ▶ Listen from here

Here's a look at the markets.

Stocks are higher across the board, compared with the previous close. The S&P 500 is at 7,600, up 0.3 percent. The Dow is at 52,265, up 1.0 percent. And the Nasdaq Composite is at 25,470, up 0.1 percent.

Cal has sports, and Oklahoma may be making a coaching move.

Sports

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An update: Oklahoma is expected to fire offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. The Sooners are moving on from their second‑year OC after an embarrassing loss to South Carolina left the team at No. 15 in SEC total offense.

Indiana’s men’s basketball opens the 2026‑27 season tonight at Assembly Hall under DeVries’ second Indiana team.

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel is in stable condition in intensive care after a serious injury in a Spanish second‑division match on Monday.

Ivy, how is today shaping up across the country?

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Weather

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Thanks, Cal. 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 New Mexico, Utah and Florida, and flash flood warnings for parts of Florida. In the Northeast, highs in the upper 60s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Washington. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami and Jacksonville. 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 Denver. The warmest spot on our map today is Dallas at 87; the coolest, Seattle at 53. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. There’s a ground stop at Miami because of thunderstorms. Flights to Fort Lauderdale are delayed an average of 2 hours because of thunderstorms. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 29 minutes because of heavy traffic.

Culture

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

The annual “A Night in the Writers’ Room: Awards Season Edition” is scheduled for Nov. 11 in Los Angeles. The event will highlight the fall awards season’s new and returning drama, limited and comedy series and feature the writers behind them.

The latest trailer for the Disney+ series “Percy Jackson” shows a more menacing tone for season three, which adapts the novel “The Titan’s Curse” and signals an upcoming war.

That's culture for today. Back to you, Elena.

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