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Trump blames absence from ballot as Democrats take control of US House
Trump blames absence from ballot as Democrats take control of US House
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As Democrats move to reclaim the House of Representatives and make unexpected gains in Senate races, Donald Trump has sought to distance himself from the Republican setback. A historic South Carolina ...
Meet Keisha Lance Bottoms, America’s First Black Woman Governor-Elect
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Georgia has elected America’s first Black woman governor of a state. Keisha Lance Bottoms’ victory also ends Democrats’ long wait for the office, with healthcare, affordability and the balance of powe ...
Democrats reclaim US House: Hakeem Jeffries set to become first African American House Speaker
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Democrats are projected to reclaim the US House of Representatives, putting Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries within reach of becoming the first African American Speaker of the House. The victory would ...
Delhi AQI crosses 600: Severe pollution chokes capital as GRAP curbs tighten
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Delhi recorded an alarming AQI reading of 605 on Wednesday morning, with several neighbourhoods in the severe category. Vehicle checks have intensified at the borders, but officials say weather condit ...
EXPLAINED | Accept AI or Lose Search? Why Google’s School Policy Has Sparked Outrage
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Google’s latest announcement has triggered a backlash in the US: schools can switch off its AI tools, but keeping Search entirely free of AI is another matter. The distinction also matters for Indian ...
US Midterms: How Did Roy Cooper Flip North Carolina, and Can Democrats Take the Senate?
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Roy Cooper defeated Trump-backed Michael Whatley on November 3, becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from North Carolina since 2008. His seventh statewide win gives Democrats their fir ...
US Midterms: Ossoff Holds Georgia. What Do Democrats Still Need to Win the Senate?
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Democrat Jon Ossoff won re-election in Georgia, holding a seat Republicans had targeted. Democrats still need a net gain of four seats to take control of the US Senate
Greenland’s Arctic Deal: What Can Trump Build, and Who Gets to Say No?
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Greenland’s parliament approved a US defence pact in Nuuk on November 3. It gives Washington room to expand one Arctic base and establish two new defence areas. The signed text sets out who gets a say ...
CM Rekha Gupta oversees Delhi raid ahead of Diwali, 7,000 kg of khoya destroyed
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With Diwali approaching, Delhi's Food Safety Department has stepped up inspections of festive food supplies. Its latest raid uncovered 7,000 kg of unhygienic khoya, while 35 of 44 samples failed preli ...