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Block has raised its profit outlook, citing strength in its Cash App business, while reaching a preliminary settlement with the US Department of Justice. The financial technology company provided no further details of the revised outlook or the proposed settlement in the information available.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has accused Nicki Minaj of using her public platform for self-centred political reasons, criticising the singer’s support for the MAGA movement. The Texas Democrat made the remarks in New York City on Tuesday, arguing that there was a double standard in Nicki Minaj, who is not a US citizen, acting as a prominent supporter of the movement while immigrants are being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Trump. Crockett also accused Minaj of encouraging division and said she believed the rapper was primarily acting in her own interests. The comments were made during a conversation…

Wisconsin voters were casting ballots on Tuesday, November 3, in a closely watched midterm election that will decide the state’s next governor along with a range of congressional, legislative and statewide offices. Polling places opened at 7am and are due to remain open until 8pm local time. Voters who are still in line when the deadline arrives will be allowed to cast their ballots. The governor’s race is an open contest after Democratic incumbent Tony Evers decided not to seek a third term. Democrat David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, is facing Republican Tom Tiffany, a congressman and ally of…

The 2026 US midterm races are being decided across a series of closely watched Senate contests, with Democrats seeking 51 seats and Republicans needing 50 to control the chamber, thanks to Vice-President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote. Attention is focused on contests in traditionally Republican states, as well as battlegrounds including Michigan and Ohio. Several races have tightened unexpectedly, while others could offer an indication of Donald Trump’s standing with voters despite his not being on the ballot. Key Senate races in the 2026 US midterms In South Carolina, Republican Darline Graham is facing Democrat Annie Andrews in an unusually competitive…

Block has raised its full-year profit outlook after stronger third-quarter growth driven by its Cash App business. The update highlights Cash App’s contribution to the company’s performance in the third quarter, prompting Block to improve its expectations for profit across the full financial year.

J.R. Smith was discussing his NBA career with police in Texas when one officer blamed LeBron James for the 2025 trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, shortly before Smith was arrested over an active warrant. Royse City police stopped Smith on a Texas road on September 28 while checking whether a warrant had been issued for him. During the interaction, the former NBA player told officers he had retired in 2020 and described his time with teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers. When asked whether he had won any championship rings, Smith said he had…

Live results from the 2026 US midterm elections are beginning to emerge, with voters deciding whether Republicans will retain control of Congress and shaping the balance of power in Washington. The first polling stations closed at 6pm Eastern time on Tuesday, November 3, although voting continued later in parts of the country. Polls in Hawaii and Alaska were among the last to close, meaning several contests could remain undecided well into the night. Officials have warned that close races may take hours or even days to resolve as postal ballots and other outstanding votes are counted. The Associated Press is…

Russia has launched one of the largest attacks of its war on Ukraine, causing widespread power cuts and disrupting water supplies and transport. The assault has affected Ukraine’s power grid, leaving people without electricity as essential services were disrupted across the country.

Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola has said accusations of fraud from her Republican opponent, incumbent Senator Dan S Sullivan, and other Republicans may have helped re-engage supporters in Alaska’s closely contested race. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Ms Peltola said the allegations had “to some extent” backfired, arguing that voters were focused on Mr Sullivan’s record rather than the claims against her campaign. “Alaskans across the state know that Dan Sullivan voted for this war in Iran 14 times,” she said. “You cannot hide from that, no matter how much mudslinging and name calling you do.” The Trump administration filed…

Australia’s finance minister has defended the government’s record after the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate rise, saying its economic “hard work” should be recognised despite mounting pressure on households and businesses. Katy Gallagher made the comments after the central bank lifted the cash rate to 4.85 per cent, its highest level in 18 years and the 17th increase since Anthony Albanese’s Labor government took office in May 2022. Appearing on ABC News Breakfast, Ms Gallagher acknowledged that conditions were “very difficult” but said the government was taking steps to ease the strain on families and businesses. “These are really difficult…