Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms

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Lead On November 4, 2025, Democrats registered large victories in three high-profile races—Virginia governor, New Jersey governor and New York City mayor—winning by wide margins after campaigning on affordability and tying opponents to former President Donald Trump. Exit polling compiled by ABC News showed cost-of-living concerns dominated voters’ priorities across the contests, and turnout in … Read more

Horoscope for Wednesday, November 05, 2025 – Chicago Sun-Times

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Lead On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Full Moon in Taurus peaks at 7:19 a.m. The daily Moon Alert says there are no restrictions on shopping or on making important decisions today. Most signs encounter a generally positive tone—many entries highlight money, social opportunities and persuasive communication. Readers are advised to use the day’s favorable … Read more

Global tech stocks slide as AI bubble concerns mount

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Global technology shares fell sharply on Wednesday as investor unease about an emerging “AI bubble” spread from the United States to Asian markets. Major indexes in Asia were among the hardest hit after a U.S. sell-off, with Japan’s market down more than 3% and SoftBank plunging over 10%. The rout followed high-profile moves that highlighted … Read more

Mikie Sherrill projected winner in New Jersey governor race

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill was projected to win New Jersey’s governor’s race following the 4 November general election, positioning her to succeed fellow Democrat Phil Murphy. The congresswoman, a US Naval Academy graduate and former federal prosecutor who entered politics in 2018, narrowly outpaced Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a contest framed by cost-of-living concerns and contrasting … Read more

McDonald’s Q3 2025 Preview: What to Expect from Earnings

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Lead McDonald’s is due to report third-quarter 2025 results before the market open on Wednesday, November 5. Wall Street surveys compiled by LSEG and StreetAccount point to earnings per share of $3.33 and revenue near $7.1 billion. Analysts expect the chain to post global same-store sales growth of about 3.5%, led by strength outside the … Read more

Jamaica says Hurricane Melissa caused damage equivalent to nearly one-third of GDP

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Lead Jamaica’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, told parliament on 5 November that Hurricane Melissa — the strongest storm ever to strike the island — produced damage to homes and essential infrastructure equivalent to roughly 28%–32% of last year’s gross domestic product. The government’s preliminary estimate places losses at about $6–7 billion, and officials warn short-term … Read more

Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats – The Guardian

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Zohran Mamdani was elected on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, as the 111th mayor of New York City, winning a majority of votes and defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist and Queens state assemblymember secured just over 50% of the vote, while Cuomo finished with a little more than … Read more

Dana White confirms FBI probe into UFC fight‑fixing after Isaac Dulgarian loss

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Lead UFC president Dana White confirmed on Tuesday that the promotion is cooperating with the FBI after suspicious betting patterns and Isaac Dulgarian’s unusual first‑round loss at UFC Vegas 110 on Saturday. The UFC’s integrity partner, IC360, alerted the promotion hours before the bout to heavy wagering on underdog Yadier del Valle, including first‑round finish … Read more

UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville kills at least 7; shelter-in-place issued

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Lead At least seven people were killed and at least 11 injured after a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter crashed shortly after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4, 2025, officials said. The aircraft, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Honolulu, went down about three miles south of the airfield at approximately 5:15 p.m. … Read more

Typhoon Kalmaegi: 66 dead, widespread flooding devastates central Philippines

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Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 66 people and left 26 missing after sweeping across the central Philippines, officials said, with the highest toll reported in Cebu where flash floods forced residents onto rooftops and washed away vehicles. The storm battered parts of the archipelago on Tuesday before moving over the South China Sea with … Read more

Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn — will shareholders agree?

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Lead Ahead of Tesla’s annual general meeting in Austin, Texas on Thursday, the company is urging investors to approve an unprecedented pay package that could be worth nearly $1 trillion if Elon Musk meets aggressive targets. The board has taken out digital ads and posted endorsements to persuade shareholders that Musk is essential to Tesla’s … Read more

Wall Street Offers Cautious Support to New York Mayor‑Elect Zohran Mamdani

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Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York’s mayor has prompted guarded reactions from financial leaders, who signal conditional backing while flagging concerns about fiscal policy and market stability. Since the result was announced, bankers, investors and municipal market participants have emphasized a willingness to engage with the incoming administration but stressed the importance of credible budgets … Read more

NFL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Eagles Stock Up, Jerry Jones Confounds

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Lead: The NFL trade deadline passed with a flurry of moves that reshaped several playoff hopefuls and some rebuilding franchises. On deadline day teams like the Philadelphia Eagles piled up veteran talent while high-profile decisions from the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets provoked immediate debate. The deadline ranked among the busiest in the modern … Read more

Do the committee and sportsbooks align on College Football Playoff rankings?

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Lead: On Nov. 4, 2025, the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings were released and immediately sparked debate over how the selection committee’s placements compare with sportsbook pricing. The committee put Ohio State at No. 1 and seeded several unbeaten and one-loss teams in the top four, while betting markets show both alignment and friction … Read more

Pennsylvania Voters Keep Justices Dougherty, Donohue and Wecht, Preserving Democratic Majority

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Pennsylvania voters on Tuesday approved retention for three state Supreme Court justices, NBC News projected, maintaining the court’s 5-2 Democratic majority in the battleground state. Justices Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht won new 10-year terms, while Christine Donohue was retained through 2027, when she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 75. The retention votes were … Read more