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New York Democrats are poised to gain unprecedented influence in Washington, with Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer in line to lead the House and Senate opposite President Donald Trump, who was born in Queens. The potential shift in power came into view after Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. If Jeffries and Schumer secure their leadership votes in January, they would become the first people from the same state to lead both chambers since Texans Sam Rayburn and Lyndon Johnson held the roles until 1961. New York Governor Kathy Hochul had predicted the state’s new influence…

The family of Ana María Ramírez Cetina has launched a GoFundMe appeal after the 24-year-old nanny was among nine people killed when a private plane crashed near Greenacres, Florida. The crash happened on November 1 and is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Ana María was travelling with members of the family whose children she cared for, including Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their children Emma and Charlie. In the fundraiser’s description, her mother, Angelica, and sister, Angie, said Ana María had “a lifetime of dreams ahead of her” before her life was cut short. Ana María…

Sunderland face Chelsea in a Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light on Sunday 8 November 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 2pm, with Sunderland listed as the home side against Chelsea.

Milwaukee is set for a bright but blustery Sunday, with temperatures reaching 59F (15C) before a marked turn colder later in the week. Westerly winds are expected to reach 20mph, with gusts approaching 30mph, while skies remain mostly sunny. Temperatures will fall to around 35F (2C) overnight under mostly clear skies. ([marine.weather.gov](https://marine.weather.gov/product.php?format=ci&glossary=1&issuedby=MKX&product=ZFP&site=CRP&version=1&utm_source=openai)) Milwaukee weather forecast Monday will stay relatively mild, with partly sunny conditions and a high of about 58F (14C). Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day of the forecast period, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 60F (16C). The outlook becomes more unsettled on Wednesday, when…

Two Australians have survived a helicopter crash in the Barito River while helping fight forest fires in Indonesia, with rescuers searching for a third crew member. The aircraft came down on Sunday in South Kalimantan province, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The missing crew member is an Indonesian citizen. The two Australian pilots were receiving medical treatment, the BNPB said. An 18-member rescue team has been deployed to search for the missing crew member. The helicopter crash comes as Indonesia faces its worst wildfires in a decade. Australia has sent firefighting personnel to help tackle blazes concentrated…

Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and three sexual assaults has renewed scrutiny of his short-lived marriage to Katy Perry, amid claims that he resented the singer’s growing success and felt inadequate beside her. Brand, 51, was convicted this week and faces years behind bars. Two further rape allegations against him are still being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. Perry, 42, and Brand first met in 2009 when she made a cameo in the film Get Him To The Greek. They crossed paths again at the MTV Video Music Awards three months later, beginning a relationship that quickly developed into a…

Dutch Bros chief executive Christine Barone has completed a two-week barista bootcamp alongside the coffee chain’s other senior leaders, learning to prepare drinks and work behind the counter as part of the company’s “growth from within” approach. The training includes six practical shifts in a shop, where executives develop their hospitality skills, practise recipes and learn how the business delivers speed, quality and service. Staff were also willing to correct Barone when she made mistakes, despite knowing she was the company’s CEO. “As I trained, people knew I was the CEO, and our teams would always point out when I…

A 44-year-old man has been critically injured after a gunman riding a moped opened fire in Chicago’s Little Village neighbourhood late on Saturday night. Chicago Police Department officers were called to the 3100 block of South Kolin Avenue at about 11.12pm, where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Police said the man had been standing outside when the suspect approached on a dark-coloured moped and fired before fleeing in an unknown direction. The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he remained in critical condition. Area detectives are investigating and no arrest has…

Western Australia’s rising road toll is pushing the state towards a grim milestone, amid criticism of dangerous and irresponsible driving. The warning comes as appeals for greater care on the roads appear to be falling on deaf ears, with some motorists continuing to behave recklessly.

UFC chief Dana White is set to meet Donald Trump after the US president urged him to become the next White House press secretary. White said he would hold talks with Trump, though no nomination has been confirmed. The suggestion has also prompted speculation on social media that the administration may have intended to nominate a more experienced Black woman with the same name, rather than the UFC boss.