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Flash flooding has disrupted communities across Brevard County in central Florida after torrential rain left roads impassable, pushed Titusville’s wastewater system to capacity and prompted a series of urgent weather warnings on Monday, November 2. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for parts of southern Brevard County after radar and rain gauges indicated that between 8in and 12in of rain had fallen. Residents in affected areas were told to seek higher ground, while a wider flood watch remained in force until 7pm. ([spacecoastwire.com](https://spacecoastwire.com/story/flash-flood-emergency-palm-bay-melbourne-west-melbourne-nov-2?utm_source=openai)) Police reported flooded roadways in Titusville, where the heavy rainfall also placed the city’s…

Accused child killer Lindsay Clancy has returned to a US court for a crucial hearing that could determine her future, following a mistrial. The hearing marks the latest stage in the case against Clancy, whose legal proceedings were brought to a halt by the mistrial.

Travel insurance costs have risen by almost 8% over the past year, with the average policy now accounting for about 6% of a trip’s total price, according to data from insurance marketplace SquareMouth. That would amount to roughly $600 for a $10,000 holiday. The US Travel Insurance Association says travellers can generally expect to pay between 4% and 8% of their total trip cost, or about $40 to $80 for every $1,000 spent. SquareMouth’s figures put the average cost of travel insurance at just over $450 over the past year. The final price varies according to the level of cover,…

A Learjet that crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida, killing all nine people on board, may have begun breaking apart after encountering a severe thunderstorm, investigators believe. The Learjet 60 was approaching the area on Sunday when the pilots requested an increase in altitude. Moments later, the aircraft entered a steep descent and plunged into an intersection, where it burst into flames. Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday that severe weather was a significant factor under investigation. Ice accumulation on the aircraft is also being examined. The jet was flying from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera…

A federal magistrate judge has dismissed the case against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about investigations into Hunter Biden, after condemning the Justice Department’s handling of the prosecution. Judge Zia Faruqui said the investigation into Bradley Benavides and Nikki Floris appeared rushed and was marked by serious errors. He described the proceedings as “weaponization” during a hearing in Washington DC. Benavides and Floris were charged about two weeks ago over alleged false statements made to Congress in 2023 concerning their knowledge of the FBI’s investigations into the son of former president Joe Biden. The prosecution was…

Island Boys rapper Flyysoulja has said he was hospitalised in Miami after overdosing on cocaine, benzodiazepines and Percocet. The performer, whose real name is Alex Venegas, said the incident happened on October 29 and that he was taken to a trauma unit for treatment. He was released on Monday, four days after the overdose. Venegas said he had recently bought a new condominium and car and had been celebrating when the situation became dangerous. He also acknowledged that he had struggled with addiction for years, although he had stopped taking drugs for a period before the incident. He said he…

Newcastle United are scheduled to face Everton in the Premier League on Monday November 2, 2026. The match is due to kick off at 8pm at St James’ Park in Newcastle.

Election uncertainty is fuelling anxiety and exhaustion for many voters, with tight margins and prolonged mail-in ballot counts turning the aftermath into a drawn-out test of patience. Dr David Spiegel, a Stanford Medicine psychiatrist, discussed ways to manage the strain during an appearance on KTVU’s The Nine on Monday, November 2, 2026. The discussion focused on the emotional impact of high-stakes contests that may remain unresolved for days or weeks. Constant updates, close results and uncertainty over the final outcome can make it difficult for people to switch off from the election. Spiegel is the Willson Professor and associate chair…

Victoria private school fee rises will see some families paying thousands of dollars more in 2027, with several high-fee all-girls schools increasing year 12 charges by well above Melbourne’s average rise of 6.3 per cent. Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School has announced the biggest increase among the schools analysed, lifting fees for years 11 and 12 by 15.1 per cent to $41,900. Genazzano FCJ College in Kew has raised its year 12 fees by 9.6 per cent to $45,500, while Mentone Girls Grammar School will charge $43,000 for years 11 and 12 after an 8.2 per cent increase. Camberwell Girls’ Grammar…

A federal judge has dismissed charges against two former FBI officials accused of misleading Congress about an investigation involving Hunter Biden, citing insufficient evidence and serious concerns about the way the case was pursued. US Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui ruled on Monday that prosecutors acting under the direction of the Department of Justice had brought a rushed and politically motivated case marked by “critical mistakes”. He said the investigation “cannot be described as anything other than weaponization”, while warning that its timing, close to the midterm elections, raised further concerns. “I will not bury my head in the sand and…