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Lead According to reporting by the Financial Times, Zohran Mamdani secured a victory in New York as part of a wider Democratic electoral sweep that political analysts say will complicate former President Donald Trump’s political momentum. The result was registered in state-level contests in New York and was described by observers as one element of … Read more

Lead: This week brings a quiet but notable double sky show: November’s full “beaver” supermoon reaches perigee at 8:19 a.m. ET Wednesday, though the Moon will be below the horizon for many observers so evening viewing is recommended. The Southern Taurid meteor shower is predicted to peak around 8 a.m. ET the same day, offering … Read more

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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