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CBS News is preparing extensive live coverage of the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress and the future of President Trump’s agenda at stake. Voters will choose representatives for all 435 House seats, take part in 35 Senate races and vote in gubernatorial contests across 39 states. Several high-profile measures will also be on ballots, including California’s proposed billionaire tax. Results and analysis will be broadcast and streamed after polling stations close on Tuesday, November 3. How to watch the 2026 midterm election coverage Television coverage, titled “America Decides: Election 2026”, begins at 7pm Eastern Time. Tony Dokoupil and…

John Healey faced a growing Budget backlash after the Chancellor raised taxes to a record high while leaving families facing falling living standards and businesses warning of further pressure. The first Labour Chancellor’s package included a £100 council tax rebate for 20 million homes, a delay to a planned fuel duty rise and new support for some small firms. But critics said the measures amounted to little more than short-term relief while difficult decisions on welfare, defence and public spending were postponed. The Budget was derided by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as the “Gherkin Budget”, after Mr Healey highlighted tariff…

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo has defended the company’s decision to retain its famous name, saying the brand helps him secure meetings even as the business has moved far beyond the mobile handsets that made it famous. BlackBerry no longer manufactures phones. Its operations now centre on BlackBerry Secure Communications and QNX, software used in more than 275 million smart vehicles and being expanded into robotaxis, medical devices and robots. Giamatteo said the company’s recognisable identity allowed him to stand out in a crowded market. “I get more meetings because of the brand,” he said. “If I’m just ‘John from QNX,’…

Kris Boyd has questioned Rangers’ Scottish Premiership title credentials after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hearts at Tynecastle. The result ended Rangers’ run of nine consecutive league victories and left them four points behind leaders Celtic, who also dropped points against Dundee United. Boyd, the former Rangers striker, felt his old side were fortunate to escape with a point after being outplayed for long periods by a Hearts team that extended its unbeaten home record to 26 matches. “They’ve stolen a point because, especially that second half, it’s got to be better,” Boyd said after the match.…

Patchy fog is expected to disrupt parts of the Washington DC area on Thursday morning before clearing to leave sunny skies and temperatures of about 74F (23C), according to the National Weather Service and the FOX 5 Weather Team. Visibility may be reduced for commuters, with forecasters advising drivers to allow extra time and take care on affected roads. In areas away from the fog, morning temperatures will remain in the 40s and 50s Fahrenheit. Cloud will gradually break up through Thursday afternoon as light winds accompany a marked rise in temperatures from Wednesday’s readings in the 60s. Friday is…

Josh Inglis struck a century for Australia against South Africa, reaching three figures from 132 balls with a reverse sweep off Simon Harmer. The innings was Inglis’s second hundred in six Tests, following his century on debut in Galle against Sri Lanka last year. His form is likely to intensify competition for places in Australia’s side for the home Tests against New Zealand. Marnus Labuschagne has gone well over three years without making a century, making it difficult to see Inglis being left out. Steve Smith, whenever he is ready to return, may consequently have to move up to number…

Paris Fury has described feeling “so scared” as her husband Tyson’s life unravelled after he achieved his lifelong ambition of beating Wladimir Klitschko, in a new Netflix documentary exploring the heavyweight’s addiction and mental health struggles. Fury, 38, says he lost his “whole point of existence” after defeating Klitschko in Dusseldorf in 2015. He later battled an addiction to alcohol and cocaine before returning to boxing in 2018. In the documentary trailer, Fury says: “All I wanted to was beat Klitschko. It was an obsession for me. “I’d achieved all my childhood dreams, but my whole point of existence had…

ECB President Lagarde will resign from her position effective February 7. The departure of Lagarde from the presidency of the European Central Bank was announced without further details.

Liverpool are considering Gavi as a potential long-term replacement for Alexis Mac Allister, with a move for the Barcelona midfielder being assessed for summer 2027 if the Argentine leaves Anfield. Mac Allister remains under contract with Liverpool until 2028, but his public disappointment at not receiving improved terms had created uncertainty over his future. That situation now appears to be shifting, with the club preparing a fresh contract proposal and potentially opening negotiations. Liverpool considering Gavi as Mac Allister alternative Fichajes reports that Liverpool are monitoring Gavi as part of their contingency planning. The 22-year-old’s role at Barcelona has been…

Milwaukee weather is set to turn brighter on Thursday, October 29, 2026, after early showers move away from south-eastern Wisconsin, with temperatures reaching about 68F (20C) before a north-westerly breeze develops. The National Weather Service’s Milwaukee/Sullivan office said scattered showers should clear the area by around sunrise. Cloud will gradually break through the morning, leaving a clearer and relatively mild afternoon, although gusty winds will signal the passage of a cold front. ([marine.weather.gov](https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?FcstType=text&TextType=1&lat=43.0071&lg=english&lon=-87.9667&unit=1&utm_source=openai)) Temperatures will fall sharply overnight, with clear skies and a low of about 42F (6C). Friday will be cooler, reaching roughly 58F (14C), but should remain mostly…