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Democratic leaders in Michigan have condemned Haley Stevens’s decision to endorse Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, as senior figures warned that the dramatic break with her party was distracting from the final stages of the campaign. Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed, backed Rogers after attending a church service with him in Detroit on Sunday, November 1 — two days before Election Day. The endorsement has intensified tensions within the state Democratic Party and triggered resignations from members of Stevens’s staff. US Representative Debbie Dingell said she had advised Stevens not to attend a planned event with…

Australian record-holder Haftu Strintzos secured fifth place at the prestigious New York City Marathon. Strintzos took his talents to the streets for the major race, recording a fifth-placed finish in New York.

Donald Trump has held his final midterm campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans face warnings of significant losses in Tuesday’s elections. The president appeared in Dubuque, Iowa, before travelling to Salina, Kansas, where an Air Force One flyover marked the start of his last rally of the campaign. Both states are traditionally Republican, but polling averages show Democrats with an advantage of almost 10 points nationally. Trump used the appearances to urge Republican supporters to vote, telling the crowd: “We have to defeat them.” He added: “If we don’t defeat them, we are asking for a much bigger…

Martha Stewart has apologised after her Halloween costume, depicting a homeless person, prompted widespread criticism online. The US businesswoman, author and television host shared an image of herself wearing worn-out clothing, with what appeared to be dirt on her face and a sign reading: “I am hungry. Help me!” The post was reportedly part of an Instagram carousel promoting candles sold by Stewart. It was later deleted, although the photograph continued to circulate on Reddit, where users accused her of being out of touch. Critics also objected to Stewart appearing to make light of the experiences of people living in…

Thousands of runners took to the streets of San Francisco early on Sunday for the Golden Gate Half Marathon and 5K, with participants setting off beneath the city’s famous landmark. The annual event began from Van Ness Avenue near Aquatic Park, with the half marathon starting at 6.50am and the 5K following at 7.15am. Half-marathon runners followed a route through the Marina, Crissy Field and the Presidio before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and returning to the finish near Beach Street and Ghirardelli Square. The 5K course headed towards Baker Beach before turning back. The Golden Gate Bridge’s east and…

A jury in the murder trial of former RAAF pilot Robert Crawford has been shown police bodycam footage recorded after his wife, Frances Crawford, was found dead at their remote Upper Lockyer property. Mr Crawford, who has pleaded not guilty in Brisbane Supreme Court, told police on 30 July 2024 that the 49-year-old psychologist had died in what he described as a lawnmower accident during the night. In the footage, Mr Crawford is heard saying: “She was just here, she was literally just here,” as officers investigated the scene at the bottom of a retaining wall. He sobbed and sniffled…

Nine people have died in a business jet crash in Florida after the aircraft struck a residential neighbourhood in South Florida, officials said. All those on board were killed, while there appeared to be no casualties on the ground, according to Governor Ron DeSantis. The Learjet 60 was travelling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport confirmed it was a private jet but did not say who was aboard. DeSantis, speaking at the crash site, described the incident as “cataclysmic”. He said the aircraft “looked like a missile going down, and left a big crater on the side…

Melissa Rycroft has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas, for the second time in just over a year. The 43-year-old former The Bachelor contestant was booked on Sunday, 1 November, in the county where she lives. The charges include driving while intoxicated, driving while her licence was invalid with a prior conviction or suspension and without financial responsibility, and causing a collision resulting in damage to a vehicle valued at less than 200 dollars. Melissa Rycroft’s previous DWI case The latest arrest follows a DWI case dating from October 2025. In August 2026, Rycroft…

Heavy rain and flash flooding across Arizona prompted mandatory evacuations in parts of Sedona, rescues from flooded homes and the closure of several major roads on Sunday, 1 November. Sedona officials placed evacuation zones 8, 9 and 10 on a “Go” order as Oak Creek rose rapidly following overnight rainfall. Residents were directed to leave for Sedona Red Rock High School, while emergency teams warned people to stay away from creek beds and never drive through running water. The National Weather Service said between 1.5in and 2.25in of rain had fallen around Sedona by about 8.30am, with further rainfall expected.…

An outback Queensland town is offering a $20,000 grant to people who build a home and move there, as its council seeks to increase the population to 1,000. Quilpie, about 950km west of Brisbane, will pay the homeowner grant to anyone who constructs a house in the region and lives in it for at least 12 months. The council hopes to attract at least 10 new residents through the scheme and is preparing to put 60 residential lots on the market next year. Quilpie offers $20,000 to new homeowners Mayor Ben Hall said the town provided a safe and prosperous…