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E.l.f. Beauty has raised its full-year guidance after reporting a 51% rise in second-quarter net sales, as the cosmetics company exceeded analysts’ expectations for both revenue and adjusted earnings. The US-based company recorded adjusted earnings per share of $1.21 for the quarter ended September 30, compared with the 60 cents expected by analysts. Revenue reached $520.8 million, ahead of the $470.3 million forecast. It was E.l.f. Beauty’s 31st consecutive quarter of net sales growth, with the company citing strong performances across its portfolio and in both retail and e-commerce in the US and international markets. Chief executive Tarang Amin said:…

YouTuber Bryant Moreland, known online as EDP445, has been arrested in Las Vegas and charged with sex offences after allegedly attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex during a sting operation. Moreland was detained on Wednesday and is due to be extradited to Kern County, California, the Kern County District Attorney’s Office said. Court documents say he faces charges including attempted lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, contacting a minor with the intention of committing a sexual offence, and sending content intended to seduce a minor. The allegations were…

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins, with the Bundesliga club reportedly valuing the 22-year-old at around €35 million. Collins has attracted attention through his performances for Frankfurt and the Germany Under-21 side. Scouts from all three Premier League clubs are understood to have watched him as they assess potential defensive reinforcements for future transfer windows. Premier League clubs track Nnamdi Collins The German defender’s versatility is believed to be a major attraction. He has operated both at centre-back and right-back, offering depth in more than one position. His pace, physical strength and ability to…

A coding error in the Chicago Board of Elections’ ballot-calculation system caused shortages of particular ballot papers and long queues at polling stations during Tuesday’s midterm election. The problem affected some of the city’s “split precincts”, where voters from different electoral districts cast ballots at the same location. Although each precinct received the correct overall number of ballot papers, officials said some were supplied with too many of one ballot style and too few of another. The board said it began printing and delivering additional ballot papers after the issue was identified, while extra touchscreen voting machines were also sent…

Refrigeration systems at three regional French blood banks were targeted in a cyber attack, as hackers also interfered with supermarket cooling units across eight European countries. The incident affected monitoring and control systems for cold storage rooms operated by the French Blood Establishment (EFS), France’s health ministry said. Blood supplies were not disrupted after the attack, which took place overnight between Sunday and Monday. EFS spokesperson Charley Dubois said staff were alerted to the problem and transferred blood to refrigerators that were not connected to the affected systems. “We have staff round the clock since blood can be needed at…

Democratic victories in the US midterm elections could slow the expansion of data centres powering the artificial intelligence boom, analysts have warned, as voters back tighter restrictions and newly elected politicians promise construction pauses. Voters approved 37 ballot measures limiting data-centre development across California, Illinois, Maine, Ohio, New York and other states, according to an analysis by Redbud Consulting. Residents of Harwood, North Dakota, were the only voters to approve a data centre. The results also elevated candidates who had made tougher regulation of the facilities a central part of their campaigns. Public opposition has grown as large-scale sites require…

US midterm election results have revealed a major Democratic victory, reshaping the political landscape while several closely contested races remain too close to call. Donald Trump has reacted on social media to the losses, as the wait continues for further results from the midterm elections. The scale of the Democratic gains has been described as a romp, although the final outcome remains unresolved in a number of tight contests. More results are expected as counting continues across the United States.

Brazil’s Lula is expected to reaffirm his commitment to fiscal policy in a televised address, according to sources. The remarks will underline the Brazilian leader’s fiscal commitment, with the address set to focus on the issue.

A Secret Service agent arrested after allegedly masturbating outside a hotel room in Miami has been placed in a six-month pre-trial diversion programme, a move that could lead to the charges being dismissed. John Spillman is accused of indecent exposure, described by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office as a lesser, non-violent offence. Prosecutors said he will need to complete classes relating to the alleged offence, alongside self-help and instructional programmes. The programme also includes drug and alcohol education and 60 hours of community service. If Spillman completes all the requirements, the charges will be dropped, while prosecutors will proceed with…

Liverpool are tracking Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki ahead of the January transfer window, with Newcastle United and several leading European clubs also reported to be monitoring the 21-year-old. Sadiki has attracted attention after establishing himself as an important member of Sunderland’s squad. The DR Congo international has started 11 of his 12 appearances across competitions this season, having made 35 appearances during the previous campaign. Liverpool and Newcastle monitor Sunderland midfielder Liverpool are understood to be considering a move for Sadiki as they assess options to add energy and quality to their midfield. His ability to contribute defensively and carry…