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High in Peru’s Andes, villagers carry out centuries-old work of collecting salt, in photos

CUSCO, Peru (AP) — When Uriel plans his work schedule late in summer near his village in the Peruvian mountains, his first decision is usually which friend’s salt pond he will work that day. In keeping with “ayni,” an ancient Quechua word that means mutual aid, villagers take turns helping each other collect their salt once a month during dry…

France suspends access to Shein online platform as the retailer opens its first store in Paris

France’s government says it is suspending access to online retail giant Shein until the company proves that its content conforms with French law. The decision, announced in a statement by the Finance Ministry, came after controversy over sex dolls with childlike features were found listed for sale on Shein’s website. The move came on the same day that Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris inside one of the city’s most iconic department stores. On Wednesday morning protesters camped outside the BHV department store, but crowds of shoppers turned out undeterred. Shein did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Eat like you’re in Greece when you’re freezing in the States

The latest Harris poll finds 8 in 10 Americans favor the Mediterranean diet again this year. Full of olive oil, fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes, a Mediterranean diet sounds dreamy when the sun’s shining and your backyard garden is bursting with summer produce. But it’s hard to eat like a Greek goddess when it’s 14 degrees Fahrenheit out and all…

Quantum Pulse Ventures Introduces Breakthrough Technology to Accelerate Photonic Quantum Computers by an Order of Magnitude

TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Quantum Pulse Ventures (QPV) announced today a universal directional coupler for photonic quantum computers (PQC), providing up to $900M savings on each computer, reducing the cost to build PQCs by an order of magnitude and advancing the availability of practical quantum computers by years. This technology is available today for licensing to builders of quantum…

TruStage™ Launches New Registered Index-Linked Annuity Option Designed for both Income and Growth

ZoneChoice Income means investors may not have to trade growth for security, with two new ways to grow income benefitsMADISON, Wis., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TruStage™, a leading insurance and financial services provider, today launched the latest solution in their suite of registered index-linked annuities (RILAs), the TruStage™ ZoneChoice Income Annuity underwritten by MEMBERS Life Insurance Company. The product is…

Enersponse Appoints Joel Obillo as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Enersponse, a leading provider of demand response and virtual power plant solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Obillo as its new Chief Executive Officer.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251105257266/en/Joel Obillo, CEO of EnersponseJoel brings more than 15 years of demand response experience, with a proven track record of scaling…

OriginClear and Bitmern Investments form Joint Venture to Accelerate Bitcoin Mining

OriginClear’s OriginSpark venture launches first project financing initiativeCLEARWATER, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2025 / OriginClear Inc. (OTCID:OCLN), a pioneer in tax-advantaged funding of scarce assets, today announced a strategic joint venture with Bitmern Mining, which operates Bitcoin mining hosting facilities in Indiana, North Dakota and internationally in Ethiopia.The partnership aims to develop and operate large-scale, sustainable Bitcoin…

Flu Wave Hits Southeast Asia, Highlighting Gaps in Protection for the Elderly

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – Many countries in Asia are reporting a sharp rise in flu cases. The intensified rainy season is fueling transmission and creating ideal conditions for rapid spread. In a single week, Thailand recorded more than 30,000 new cases.1 Meanwhile, Japan declared a nationwide flu epidemic on 3…

HKSTP Manifesting 20 Latest BFSI Tech and Translation of R&D at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025

MoU signed by 4 entities in laying the groundwork for AI-powered solutions in ComplianceHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) brought the HKSTP Pavilion to the Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025, where tech showcase of 20 park companies, signing of an MoU, panel discussions…

From ‘Incurable’ To Incredible: Medical Doctor Reveals How His Daughter With Cerebral Palsy Defied Every Prediction Through Functional Medicine

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a powerful challenge to conventional medical thinking, triple board-certified medical doctor Dr. Aaron Hartman has released “UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds” (ISBN: 978-1968339142 ; 978-1968339135 ; 978-1968339159 published by Legacy Launch Pad Publishing). In it, he shares the extraordinary story of how his daughter Anna overcame a devastating…

Burq Recognized as a 2025 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Burq, a leading last-mile delivery management platform, is proud to announce its recognition on the 2025 Inc. Power Partner Awards list. The prestigious honor celebrates B2B organizations with proven track records of helping entrepreneurs and companies grow.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251021415635/en/Burq, a leading last-mile delivery management platform, is proud to…

Circle K and International Delight Brew Up Excitement with “Win Free Coffee for a Year” Sweepstakes

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Circle K, in partnership with Danone’s International Delight, is launching an exciting “Win Free Coffee for a Year” sweepstakes.* This nationwide promotion is Circle K’s way of celebrating its valued customers and rewarding their loyalty, all while shining a spotlight on Circle K’s beloved customizable coffee offerings.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:…

Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza as exchanges outlined in fragile ceasefire proceed

Officials at Gaza’s largest hospital say 15 more Palestinian bodies have been returned from Israel. This follows last month’s ceasefire agreement. The International Committee of the Red Cross has transported 285 bodies since the deal was brokered. Israel has been returning 15 bodies each time an Israeli hostage’s remains are returned from Gaza. On Wednesday, the bodies were returned to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The exchanges are part of a U.S.-brokered agreement, though both sides have accused each other of violations. The deal aims to wind down the war that began with a Hamas-led attack on Israel.

Mutualink and US-based manufacturer, Rescue 42, Partner to Conquer Interoperable Communications with New, Ruggedized Go-Kit

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Mutualink, a leader in secure communications for public safety and critical infrastructure agencies, today announced a strategic partnership with Rescue 42, a California-based manufacturer renowned for its rugged, deployable emergency response equipment. This partnership brings Mutualink’s Go-Kit, a portable self-contained field communications kit, under a 100% American-made manufacturing and fulfillment model, dramatically improving production and availability.This press…

From a Surgeon’s Perspective: How to Choose the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon for You

A world-renowned rhinoplasty surgeon with over 10,000 procedures explains why specialization, not proximity, is the most critical factor in your choice.ISTANBUL, Türkiye, November 5, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — In a career spanning over two decades, I have performed more than 10,000 surgical procedures. In that time, I have witnessed one of the most anxious, hopeful, and critical moments in a…

Frontdoor Announces Jason Bailey as Chief Financial Officer

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home warranties, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Jason Bailey as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Bailey succeeds Jessica Ross, who resigned as CFO effective November 10, 2025. Ross will remain with the company through December 31, 2025 as an advisor to…

Germany’s 4th ZAP-X Radiosurgery System to Advance Patient-Centered Brain Tumor Care at Alfried Krupp Hospital

SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a global leader in non-invasive robotic brain surgery, today announced the upcoming installation of its ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform at the renowned Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Krankenhaus in Essen, Germany. This will mark the fourth ZAP-X system in Germany and one of the first 30 worldwide, further solidifying the…

Integration Enterprises, PBC, dba Safar, Launches the First Operating System for Human Transformation

– Where Neuroscience Meets Human Development – Powered by Salience Intelligence™ – WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Safar (Persian: “Journey”), a dba of Integration Enterprises, PBC, announced the launch of the first Operating System for Human Transformation, introducing a new class of technology that unites neuroscience and human development. Built on Salience Intelligence™, Safar helps coaches,…

FirstClose celebrates 25 years of mortgage and home equity innovation

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose ™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. This marks a quarter-century of innovation in modernizing lending processes for residential mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide.The anniversary comes as homeowners increasingly turn to equity amid…

Q4 2025 Begins with Over 6% Surge – 5 Straight Months of Steady Growth for New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects

– The strong start to Q4 reflects sustained and continued investment in the industrial manufacturing sector – JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the October 2025 results from its latest report on new planned capital project spending within the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The firm tracks North American industrial capital project activity, including facility…

Ryder President and COO to Address Stephens Annual Investment Conference

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) President and COO John Diez to address the 2025 Stephens Annual Investment Conference.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251105902959/en/Ryder System, Inc. President & COO John DiezWho:Ryder System, Inc. President and COO John DiezWhat:Stephens Annual Investment ConferenceWhere:Nashville, Tenn.When:Wednesday, November 19, 2025Time:10:00 a.m. CSTWebcast:Visit https://investors.ryder.com to access link to the…

「澳門銀河」呈獻Tatler Off Menu

澳門矚目年度美食盛典將於亞洲頂級奢華綜合度假城,呈獻由11位星級名廚及2位調酒大師精心打造的創意佳餚及飲品,機會千載難逢,僅餘星期六午餐時段少量座席,欲購從速。澳門特別行政區 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2025年11月5日 – 年度矚目美食盛事 「澳門銀河」呈獻 Tatler Off Menu 將於 11月14日至15日 再度登場,匯聚多位享譽國際的星級名廚,榮獲《米芝蓮指南》、《世界50最佳餐廳》、《亞洲50最佳餐廳》及 Tatler Best 等權威榜單肯定。僅餘星期六午宴時段少量座席,欲購從速。 「澳門銀河」呈獻 Tatler Off Menu於2025年帶著亞洲最佳餐廳內獲獎無數的星級名匠載譽回歸,現僅剩餘星期六午宴少量座席,欲購從速。 今年活動的菜單靈感源自「海洋」、「天空」與「陸地」三大自然元素,融合風味、質感與氛圍,打造跨越感官的味覺旅程。菜單將圍繞一系列新鮮時令食材展開,包括黑鮑魚、北海道帶子、鴿肉及鮮嫩豬肉,並搭配精心調製的雞尾酒與無酒精雞尾酒——從鹹香到甜美,層層堆疊的味覺享受,勢必掀起一場味蕾的盛宴。 「澳門銀河」呈獻 Tatler Off Menu於2025年帶著亞洲最佳餐廳內獲獎無數的星級名匠載譽回歸,現僅剩餘星期六午宴少量座席,欲購從速。 以上食材將由11位星級名廚聯手烹調,化成醉人美饌。11位名廚包括來自北海道米芝蓮三星「鮨 宮川」 及「澳門銀河」米芝蓮一星「鮨吉祥 宮川」的壽司達人宮川政明大廚;來自東京米芝蓮二星 Florilège、以巧手將蔬菜幻化為高級料理而聞名的川手寬康大廚;來自上海米芝蓮二星壹零貳小館的徐涇業大廚;以及榮獲《世界50最佳餐廳》「亞洲最佳甜品主廚」殊榮的Fabrizio Fiorani甜品大師,將與「澳門銀河」的任樂軒—糕點及烘焙助理副總裁攜手打造令人難以抗拒的甜蜜誘惑。除此之外,星際酒店米芝蓮二星風味居的陳植強行政總廚及「澳門銀河」米芝蓮一星8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA的 Marino D’Antonio行政總廚亦會大顯身手,為賓客呈獻精彩美饌。 來自即將啓幕且僅限邀請的澳門銀河 嘉佩樂旗下千里吧的星級調酒師蔡禮謙,將聯同香港《亞洲50最佳酒吧》第32位The Savory Project的Ajit Gurung登場獻技,調製出與美饌完美搭配的精緻飲品。三場盛會更將融入現場音樂與Cocoa Zhou及Hansel 呈獻的DJ表演,為氛圍注入動感與魅力。 於聯合國教科文組織「創意城市美食之都——澳門」舉行的「澳門銀河」呈獻Tatler Off Menu,將帶來難得一遇的美食技藝與創意。現只餘下星期六午宴時段少量座席,欲購從速,共同感受無限創意與味覺驚喜。 「澳門銀河」呈獻Tatler Off Menu 星級大廚及調酒師陣容 海洋 宮川政明 北海道米芝蓮三星「鮨 宫川」 「澳門銀河」米芝蓮一星「鮨吉祥 宮川」…

Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, leaving 7 dead

The airport in Louisville, Kentucky, has started resuming operations after at least seven people died and 11 were injured when a UPS plane crashed there. The Federal Aviation Administration says the plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday as it was departing for Honolulu from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. Video showed flames on the plane’s left wing and a trail of smoke. The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge fireball. Video also revealed portions of a building’s shredded roof next to the end of the runway. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he expects the death toll to increase.

Target Offers Under-$20 Thanksgiving Meal and Adds Popular Brands to its Assortment to Help Consumers Host in Style on a Budget

Target’s Thanksgiving meal for four is less than $5 per person, plus Good & Gather turkey returns at 2024’s price of just 79 cents per pound Only at Target, consumers can find the joy in affordably shopping for a tasty meal alongside trending table décor and more to create a memorable celebrationRetailer adds Harry & David, Hearth & Hand with Magnolia…

Watchmaker Genomics Launches TAPS+, Expanding Multimodal Capabilities in Oncology Ahead of AMP 2025

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Watchmaker Genomics today announced the launch of TAPS+, a next-generation technology that unites genetic and epigenetic readouts from the same DNA molecule. By capturing multiple biological dimensions in a single assay, TAPS+ delivers a richer, more comprehensive view of tumor biology, with the power to advance applications in translational oncology, early cancer detection, therapy response monitoring,…

amfori Asia Sustainability Summit 2025 sets course for resilient, responsible and sustainable supply chains

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – Organised by amfori, a leading global business association for sustainable trade, “amfori Asia Sustainability Summit 2025” was successfully concluded today at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong, China. This flagship regional event is well supported by the China National Textile & Apparel Council, EU-ASEAN Business Council, European Chamber of…

City Council President Mary Sheffield wins election to become Detroit’s first female mayor

City Council President Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s newest mayor and the first woman to lead the city. Sheffield defeated popular megachurch pastor the Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesday’s general election. She will take office in January and succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running for Michigan governor as an independent. Sheffield will inherit a city that continues to improve following Detroit’s 2014 exit from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Sheffield first was elected to the City Council in 2013 at age 26 and has been council president since 2022.

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 52 dead, mainly in Philippine province still recovering from deadly quake

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 52 people dead with 13 others missing in the central Philippines, mostly in widespread flooding that trapped people on their roofs and swept away scores of cars in a hard-hit province still recovering from a recent deadly earthquake. Six people were killed in a separate incident when a Philippine air force helicopter crashed in the southern province of Agusan del Sur on Tuesday while en route to help provide humanitarian help to provinces battered by Kalmaegi, the military said without providing other details, including what could have caused the crash. Kalmaegi was forecast to blow away into the South China Sea on Wednesday.

UPS distribution hub in Louisville has 300 flights per day. What to know

A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub. UPS calls the giant center Worldport. The facility at Muhammad Ali International Airport employs some 20,000 people, making UPS the largest employer in the Louisville area. Worldport processes 2 million packages per day in a facility the size of 10 football fields. More than 300 flights take off and land from the facility each day. Louisville’s location in Kentucky puts it within four hours of flight time to 95% of the U.S. population. It serves 200 countries around the world.

Ohio State gets top billing in opening College Football Playoff rankings; Indiana, Texas A&M next

Ohio State received top billing in first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M and Alabama. The top three head into the final four weeks of the regular season undefeated. Another team with no losses, BYU of the Big 12, was ranked seventh. At No. 5 was Georgia, followed by Mississippi. All of the top six came from either the Big Ten or Southeastern Conference — a dose of business as usual despite a season that has been anything but predictable.

California voters take up Prop 50, a Democratic push for more US House seats

California voters are deciding whether to change their state’s congressional district boundaries to favor Democrats. This decision Tuesday could impact next year’s midterms and beyond. California, with its 52 districts, offers Democrats a major opportunity in the ongoing redistricting battle. Texas Republicans have already redrawn boundaries to help the GOP retain its House majority. Democrats need to gain three seats in the 2026 elections to take control of the House. Proposition 50, supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Barack Obama, aims to replace maps drawn by an independent commission with more partisan ones. Critics, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, oppose this move.

The man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent says it was a protest. Prosecutors say it’s a crime

A man charged with assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent calls it an act of protest. Prosecutors are trying to prove that it was a federal crime. Jurors heard attorneys’ opening statements on Tuesday for Sean Charles Dunn’s trial in Washington, D.C. on a misdemeanor assault charge. Customs and Border Protection Agent Gregory Lairmore was the trial’s first witness. He testified that Dunn threw the submarine-style sandwich at his chest with enough force that he could feel the impact through his ballistic vest.

Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Cody Bellinger become free agents

Boston third baseman Alex Bregman and right-hander Lucas Giolito, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz and New York Yankees outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger were among the players who turned down player options or exercised opt outs and became free agents. San Diego pitcher Robert Suarez also turned down his option and went free on the third day of the five-day free agent window. A total of 153 players have become free agents following the end of the World Series and several dozen more potentially can go free through Thursday, depending on whether team, player and mutual options are exercised.

FACT FOCUS: New York City ballots do not show proof of election fraud

As voters lined up at the polls Tuesday, social media users claimed that how candidates are listed on New York City ballots is proof that voting is rigged. But there is nothing amiss about the ballots, which follow New York’s voting laws. Candidates may appear more than once on ballots in the state if they are nominated by multiple political parties — a practice called fusion voting. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is in the eighth spot because of when he filed his petition to run as an independent.

Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain

Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale. Yum Brands, Pizza Hut’s parent company, said Tuesday it’s conducting a formal review of options for the brand, which has struggled to compete in a crowded pizza market. Yum CEO Chris Turner said Pizza Hut has many strengths, including a global footprint and strong growth in many countries. Pizza Hut has nearly 20,000 stores in more than 100 countries, and its international sales were up 2% in the first nine months of this year. But the brand has struggled in the U.S., where it gets nearly half its sales. Yum Brands said there is no deadline for completion of the review.

Jets trade All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, AP sources says

Sauce Gardner went from last place to first and teammate Quinnen Williams also is on the move in separate blockbuster trades. The New York Jets agreed to trade two star defensive players for draft picks and players in an effort to rebuild a franchise that has the longest active playoff drought in the NFL. Gardner, a two-time All-Pro cornerback, goes to the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday for two first-round draft picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Williams is heading to the Dallas Cowboys for a second-round pick in 2026, a first-round pick in 2027 and defensive tackle Mazi Smith, two people with knowledge of the deal told the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced the trade.

Bomb threats in New Jersey and Trump warnings for California mark final day of voting

Bomb threats to New Jersey polling stations, a voter roll mishap in Pennsylvania potentially affecting thousands of voters and warnings by President Donald Trump against California’s mail balloting system is marking the final day of voting in an off-year election with several nationally prominent races. Voting otherwise appeared to be going smoothly Tuesday across the U.S., as voters cast ballots in the first significant election since Trump won the White House for a second time. Trump often warns of election rigging, and that was the case Tuesday when he posted to social media about voting in California’s congressional redistricting measure. He said without providing evidence of any widespread problems that the process was “under very serious legal and criminal review.”

Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure is on track to become longest ever

Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. This comes as the federal closure, now in its 35th day, is on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Senators from both parties are quietly negotiating the contours of an emerging deal to reopen the government and resolve the stalemate over health care funds for insurance subsidies. President Donald Trump has largely been absent, though he threatened Tuesday no more SNAP food aid unless the government reopens, which could defy court orders to release the funds. Tuesday’s elections across the U.S. provide an inflection point to bring an end to the shutdown.

2 Massachusetts men are arrested in the weekend explosion at Harvard Medical School

Authorities say they’ve arrested two Massachusetts men in connection with a weekend explosion at Harvard Medical School. Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza face charges of conspiracy to damage by means of fire or an explosive, according to the charging document. Patterson, an 18-year-old from Plymouth, and Cardoza, a 20-year-old from Bourne, were arrested Tuesday morning and are due to be arraigned in federal court later in the day. The blast occurred early Saturday on the fourth floor of Harvard Medical School. No one was injured. The building houses labs and offices associated with the medical school’s neurobiology department.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. The FAA slows down or even stops flights temporarily anytime it is short on controllers or if there is an equipment problem. There have already been numerous delays at airports across the country — sometimes hours long — during the shutdown. Duffy warned that the situation will only get worse the longer the shutdown continues and the financial pressure continues to grow on people who are forced to work without pay. FAA employees already missed one paycheck on Oct. 28. Their next payday is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Trump’s policies and inflation drive governor’s race in New Jersey, where GOP has been making gains

New Jersey voters are electing their next governor in a race that will reveal whether Democrats still have a grip on a state that has been reliably blue in recent years but has shown signs of shifting toward Republicans. Former state legislator Jack Ciattarelli is endorsed by President Donald Trump. He’s trying to become New Jersey’s first Republican governor since 2018. Ciattarelli faces U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat in her fourth term in Congress. If elected, she would become the state’s second female governor. The state’s top election official, Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, said the start of voting on Tuesday was disrupted after officials in seven counties received emailed bomb threats later determined by law enforcement to be unfounded.

Virginia governor’s race will test Trump and Democrats nationally — and make history

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is facing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia race for governor. The outcome guarantees that Virginia will have a woman as governor for the first time and serves as a test of how voters feel about Donald Trump’s presidency. Earle-Sears has had to campaign with only tepid support from Trump, who did not even say her name in a telephone town hall on the eve of the election. Spanberger is a former congresswoman and CIA case officer who offers a model for Democrats who want the party anchored by center-left candidates. Spanberger has tied Earle-Sears to Trump but kept her arguments mostly on Trump’s economic policy and her support for abortion rights.

Remembering Dick Cheney in photos, from defense chief to VP

Dick Cheney, the former defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush and vice president under Bush’s son George W. Bush, has died at age 84. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III

David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. The soccer legend is now Sir David Beckham. He calls it his proudest moment. Beckham was honored Tuesday for his contributions to sport and charity, including his work with UNICEF and efforts to eradicate malaria. His career highlights include scoring in three World Cups and playing a key role in Manchester United’s 1999 treble-winning season. Beckham’s knighthood marks a high point in his journey to rehabilitate his image after past controversies. The honor was announced in June as part of the king’s birthday honors list.

Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole

Scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a black hole. It was first spotted in 2018 by a camera at the Palomar Observatory in California. The cosmic outburst likely happened because a large star wandered too close to the black hole and got shredded to pieces. It took about three months to shine at peak brightness, about the light of 10 trillion suns. Almost every large galaxy, including our Milky Way, has a supermassive black hole at its center. Studying such behemoths can help researchers understand the stellar neighborhood surrounding them. The research was published Tuesday in the journal Nature Astronomy.

Typhoon leaves at least 2 dead, traps people on roofs and submerges cars in central Philippines

A fast-moving typhoon is barreling across the central Philippines after slamming ashore overnight, leaving at least two people dead, setting off flash floods that trapped residents on roofs and engulfed cars in two villages, and displacing tens of thousands of people. Typhoon Kalmaegi was blowing over the city of Bacolod in central Negros Occidental province before noon Monday with sustained winds of up to 87 miles per hour and gusts of up to 195 miles per hour after making landfall around midnight in the town of Silago in the eastern province of Southern Leyte.

Trump’s strength, Democrats’ message and the shutdown effect. What to watch on Election Day 2025

Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. The Republican president did not hit the campaign trail to help his party’s candidates or causes. But his leadership and policies dominated the debate virtually everywhere. No contests are bigger than governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia, the only two this year. The GOP candidates in both states closely aligned themselves with Trump. Strong Democratic showings could provide the party a pathway back to national relevance — even if its top candidates have taken very different approaches.

Mamdani and Cuomo face off as New York City chooses new mayor, while Sliwa hopes for an upset

New York City voters are choosing their next mayor, as Zohran Mamdani faces former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a generational battle between Democrats while Republican Curtis Sliwa tries to land a massive upset. A victory for Mamdani in Tuesday’s election would give the city its first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations, while giving his brand of economic populism one of the most visible political perches in America. If Cuomo wins, he will have staged a remarkable political comeback after resigning as governor over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations four years ago. Sliwa faces tough odds as a Republican in a heavily Democratic city. Polls close at 9 p.m.

Freshman Darryn Peterson impresses with 21 points in 22 minutes in win for No. 19 Kansas

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson made his presence felt in an abbreviated showing against Green Bay in the teams’ season opener on Monday night. Peterson, a potential No. 1 pick in next summer’s NBA draft, scored 21 points in 22 minutes in his debut for the No. 19 Jayhawks in a 94-51 win over Green Bay. Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb called Peterson’s performance ‘literally the easiest 21 points.’

Bucks center Myles Turner returns to Indiana and is booed in his first game against his old team

The Indiana Pacers honored longtime center Myles Turner with a pregame highlight reel. Fans responded Monday night with a loud chorus of sustained boos. Turner had hoped for a warmer reception from the city he called home for the first decade of his pro career, but in his first game in Indianapolis as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks he received boos that persisted each time he touched the ball. Turner’s fans turned on him for leaving in free agency in July.