02 November 2026

The EconomistCenter6 days ago

Off to the races: our American-midterms preview

Also on the daily podcast: young people swap the property ladder for the markets and lessons in fame from Harry Houdini

Indian ExpressLeans left6 days ago

Cyclone Murasu: Railways cancels 9 trains, sets up 24×7 war room, help desks at major stations

The Daily BeastLeft6 days ago

Trump, 80, Closes Rallies With Telling Reveal

Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Donald Trump has made a rare admission of frailty as he came to the end of his MAGA midterm roadshow. Speaking in the friendly environs of Salina, Kansas, the 80-year-old president called time on his...

HellomagazineCenter6 days ago

Celebrity wives who underwent dramatic physical transformations - see before and after photos

From Keely Brosnan to Hailey Bieber, here are the Hollywood wives who were put in the spotlight and used it to transform into the best version of themselves...

The Japan TimesCenter6 days ago

Japan’s new disaster agency calls on public to prepare for disasters

Goshi Hosono, who became the first chief of the agency, noted that there are limits to what the government can do in the event of a massive disaster.

ManchestereveningnewsCenter6 days ago

Coronation Street star details Debbie Webster Christmas scenes ahead of heartbreaking exit

Corrie's Debbie Webster star Sue Daveny has shared details of her character's festive season, which many are assuming may be her last

OxfordmailCenter6 days ago

Richard Hammond Won't Rule Out Grand Tour Reunion with Clarkson and May

Richard Hammond has revealed he is still in regular contact with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, and doesn't rule out reunion.

Los Angeles TimesLeans left6 days ago

A campaign season of surprises peaks with Tuesday's midterms

The campaign has been defined by affordability and economic issues that have spurred an expected turn toward Democrats by voters and created headwinds for Republicans.

WIREDLeans left6 days ago

My Journey to the Center of America’s Political Spam Text Hell

I’ve gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics.

Washington ExaminerRight6 days ago

The top four electoral survivors in the House

A handful of members of Congress have made a reputation for themselves by winning on unfavorable terrain, repeatedly navigating some of the toughest districts in the country despite the perpetual churn of running for office every two...

Washington ExaminerRight6 days ago

Iran cannot eat a self-sufficiency statistic

Iran’s next wheat harvest depends on more than improved rainfall. Wheat farmers told Iran International on Oct. 14 that delayed government payments left them short of cash to buy seed and fertilizer for autumn planting. Officials said...

Washington ExaminerRight6 days ago

If it quacks like a duck: The uncomfortable truth about Abdul el Sayed

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it is probably a Muslim Brotherhood duck. A few days ago, President Donald Trump claimed that Abdul el Sayed and his family are linked to the Muslim Brotherhood —...

BetakitCenter6 days ago

Transit started by tracking buses. Turning a profit came from understanding riders

Fourteen years in, Montréal company now helps agencies measure everything from crowding to service quality. The post Transit started by tracking buses. Turning a profit came from understanding riders

Los Angeles TimesLeans left6 days ago

Olivia. Chappell. Devon Again? L.A.'s alt-pop star stares down life-changing fame

Devon Again is opening for Olivia Rodrigo's, and signed to Chappell Roan's label. Yet she worries fame "at its core, can be dark and isolating."

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

An Exiled Filmmaker’s Unsparing View of Contemporary Russia

Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur” is the first independent feature to portray Russian life during the war with Ukraine.

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

Why Immigration Agents Don’t Quit in Protest

How a culture of dehumanization and denial keeps ICE and Border Patrol personnel “at war with an enemy that does not fight back.”

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

Did the World Just Gain Hundreds of Millions of Alzheimer’s Patients?

A new definition of Alzheimer’s includes people without symptoms. Experts are fiercely divided over whether that makes sense—and whether the new drugs really help.

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

The MAGA Faithful Eye the Exits

With polls suggesting a bleak midterms for the G.O.P., Trumpworld in D.C. is girding itself for congressional subpoenas and preparing pardon requests.

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

“Music Against the Night,” “Her Kind,” “A World We Share,” and “The Flying Death.”

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

The Trouble with Saying What You Mean

In “The Channel,” the poet Jana Prikryl borrows voices from Shakespeare and her own past to explore exile, family, and the possibilities of expressing private grief.

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

Carter Goodrich’s “Leaf Chic”

Costume drama for the season.

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

The Best Gifts for Kids Are Small. Or Big. Or Lots. Or Stomp

No one cares as much about presents as children do. No pressure!

The New YorkerLeft6 days ago

Roy Lichtenstein’s Witty Critiques of Masculinity

The artist’s best work, in a new retrospective at the Whitney Museum, directs his campy humor at gender stereotypes.

Los Angeles TimesLeans left6 days ago

Swanson: Chargers' lost season really could become the NFL's first 0-17 humiliation

With the Chargers looking completely lost on offense amid an 0-7 start, it's possible they could become the first 0-17 team in NFL history.

SlateLeft6 days ago

Slate SoundBites for November 2, 2026

Build your answer from the sound up with our new game, SoundBites!

SlateLeft6 days ago

My Wife Had Something Very Strange to Say About My Sister’s Baby. That’s When the Food Fight Began.

I know they've never gotten along, but this is too far.

SlateLeft6 days ago

If My Husband Really Wants His Dream Thanksgiving “Adventure,” He Can Wrangle the Twins … Alone

I really don't want to do this.

SlateLeft6 days ago

My Wife Dominates the Conversation at a Party. The Way She Does It Is Driving Me Mad.

Here she goes again.

PcworldCenter6 days ago

ExpressVPN review: A premium service worth every penny

At a Glance Expert's Rating Pros Excellent speeds and streaming performance Intuitive, well-designed apps Strong security and independently audited privacy practices Broad device support and growing privacy feature suite Cons More...

DnaindiaCenter6 days ago

Zee Entertainment appoints Tushar Vohra as Chief AI and Transformation Officer

Zee Entertainment appoints Tushar Vohra as Chief AI and Transformation Officer to lead its AI-led transformation into a technology company.

New RepublicLeft6 days ago

An Economist’s Plan to Fight Fascism Through Lower Prices

I still have the textbook from my freshman year Econ 101 course. It’s called Principles of Economics , and it remains one of the most popular introductory economics textbooks out there. My wife, always looking to declutter, has asked...

New RepublicLeft6 days ago

Are MAHA’s Contradictions Finally Ripping It Apart?

More than 50 years ago, a German gastroenterologist showed that microscopic pieces of plastic swallowed by animals were remarkably efficient at infiltrating those animals’ intestinal linings and working their way through to their blood...

New RepublicLeft6 days ago

The Trump Administration’s Stealthiest Voter Suppression Scheme

In addition to the usual difficulties in executing something as complex as an election, local and state officials in the run-up to this week’s midterms—in which Democrats are increasingly expected to win big, in part due to the public’s...

SkysportsNo political lean6 days ago

Sunderland latest: Brobbey signs long-term deal

VoxLeft6 days ago

Gen Z can’t afford the culture war

Conventional wisdom holds that young voters are idealistic and socially progressive dreamers, while older voters are hard-headed, pragmatic, and much more attuned to pocketbook issues. Conventional wisdom, meet Gen Z. Between 2020 and...

LiveCenter6 days ago

'Now you actually have a blood test': Psychiatry's bible, the DSM, is getting upgraded to include biological markers. A psychiatrist explains what that means for mental health.

The next edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders" will include biological factors like genetics in studying and diagnosing psychiatric conditions, according to psychiatrist Anand Kumar .

LiveCenter6 days ago

Lycurgus Cup: A Roman glass goblet made with ancient color-changing nanotechnology

This Roman glass cup can change from jade green to ruby red, and it features a mythical king who tried to banish Dionysus.

The HillCenter6 days ago

Democrats squabbling over how to contain Trump after Election Day

Democrats are expecting to win big on Election Day, but disagreements are already erupting among them over how aggressively to target President Trump for what they say are abuses of power and corruption. Democratic lawmakers and...

The HillCenter6 days ago

More public schools are closing. Will the midterms speed or slow the process?

Public school closures are accelerating across the country, and voters in several states have a chance to speed up or slow down the process on Tuesday. Closures are largely determined by school board members and affected by a district’s...

SkysportsNo political lean6 days ago

Penrice handed first Scotland call up as McTominay returns

James Penrice has been handed his first Scotland call-up with Scott McTominay returning for their crucial Nations League double-header against North Macedonia and Switzerland.