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Elon Musk has thrown shade after the huge Democrat win in the US midterm elections, having backed the Republicans. Texas, where SpaceX and Tesla’s headquarters are based, was one of the most highly contested seats in the race.

Grammy Award-winning pianist Yuja Wang has launched "Playing with Fire," a virtual reality installation at London’s Southbank Centre. Running until January 3 at the Royal Festival Hall, the project combines her musical performances with immersive digital environments designed to introduce classical music to younger and new audiences.

Harvey Dhillon, founder of Zmartly, advises UK residents to verify their HM Revenue and Customs tax codes immediately. This precaution is critical as the government proposes raising savings interest tax rates by two percentage points starting in April 2027, potentially increasing annual liabilities for millions of taxpayers.

YOUNG people in Worcestershire aged 15 or 16 years old with an interest in joining the force are being invited to consider becoming a West Mercia Police cadet. Teens who are currently in Year 11 and would like to be considered for the 2027 intake of the North Worcestershire unit should fill in an expression of interest form.

More than 20,000 NHS patients across England are to be offered pioneering blood tests that could help doctors identify 13 different types of cancer at an earlier stage, potentially improving patients’ chances of successful treatment. The £8.

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect road closures across Worcestershire this weekend as towns and villages come together to mark Remembrance Sunday. A number of parades and services will take place this Sunday (November 8), giving residents the opportunity to remember members of the Armed Forces who have served and lost their lives in wars and other conflicts.

DETROIT — A blue wave indicated signs of cresting in the United States on Tuesday as Democrats flipped key seats in the midterm elections, serving as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s chaotic and controversial second term. Democrats picked up six key House seats and held on to several battleground districts, marching closer to the majority needed for control of the chamber.

VANCOUVER — A University of British Columbia professor has testified about a colleague’s decision to call police to visit Steven Galloway after he was accused of sexual assault, describing it as an “act of care” toward the author, who had spoken of killing himself. Galloway, who is suing his accuser and others in a defamation trial centred on the unproven allegations, has described his subsequent committal to a hospital in the United States as “terrifying.

Tensions between the widow of Brigitte Bardot and her foundation have escalated following allegations that a valuable vehicle belonging to the actress has gone missing. Max Guazzini, president of the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, disclosed during a television interview that the Mini Moke is no longer at the Saint-Tropez estate, La Madrague, sparking further conflict with Bernard d'Ormale.

Mayor Blaine Hyggen provided an update Monday on Lethbridge Emergency Services, reminding residents that emergency medical services have not changed. “Our dedicated men and women of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services continue to provide the excellent care for our community every day,” said Hyggen.

A prominent opinion piece has launched a scathing critique of former Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente’s response to the fatal Urda train disaster. The author argues that Puente’s management focused on managing grief rather than preventing accidents, and his subsequent resignation fails to address systemic failures within the government.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day was barely underway before unverified rumors of voting irregularities surfaced online. One actual ballot-scanning breakdown, in Westchester County, New York, in particular gave rise to baseless theories about activities by Democrats or their allies to suppress Republican votes.

Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE is evaluating potential hosts for an upcoming electoral interview with People’s Party (PP) leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo. The selection process follows the PP’s firm requirement that any coverage of their candidate must be produced internally by RTVE staff, excluding external production companies.

The folks behind the new animated “The Cat in the Hat” are pretty confident they’ve got the cat in the bag. It hasn’t even opened yet and there are onscreen references to possible movie spinoffs for the jet-powered magical couch and The Things.

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Butala, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio The Lettermen, whose lush vocal harmonies made them one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1960s, died Sunday. He was 87.

Byron Donalds has made history after being elected as the US’ first ever Black Republican Governor. Donalds won the close race with 50.

Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, marking a new political breakthrough for Democrats in a state that has been a Republican stronghold for decades. His victory ends a long electoral drought for Democrats in Texas and gives the party an important boost as it seeks to regain control of the US Senate.

Could US President Donald Trump be considering a nuclear strike against Iran's suspected underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain? US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed that the Trump administration could be days away from such a decision, alleging that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing Washington to launch another attack on Tehran.

Goa College of Home Science is set to launch an open certificate course on marriage preparedness from December, encouraging young adults to understand themselves and their partners before taking the plunge. The initiative seeks to help participants assess their emotional maturity, learn the importance of compromise and forgiveness, and understand the challenges of sustaining a long-term relationship.

Manchester United and AS Roma entered their UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday with different objectives as they looked to improve their positions in the 2026-27 league-phase standings. The fixture brought together two European clubs with considerable continental history.

South Korean artist Soko Hwang is presenting a new multi-media exhibition titled 'Flesh of Vessel' at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning in London. The show investigates themes of bodily domination, order, and resistance through sculpture, installation, and moving image.

Car and two-wheeler owners will soon have more choice and clarity when buying motor insurance. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a four-layer structure for motor insurance policies covering private vehicles, as reported by a circular released on 2 November 2026.

Equity mutual funds are classified into different categories based on their investments across market capitalisations, primarily large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds. Large-cap funds invest in well-established companies that tend to be relatively less volatile, while mid-cap funds focus on medium-sized companies.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / The economics of plastic have turned recycling from an act of corporate responsibility into a financial imperative. SMX sits at the center of that shift, providing the authentication and traceability technology that allows recycled plastic to function as a trusted industrial material. With war, volatile oil prices, inflation, supply-chain pressures, higher diesel and transportation costs, tariffs and the threat of plastic taxes driving up the expense of virgin production, using recycled material is increasingly about protecting margins and controlling costs, not simply protecting the planet.

The Best FFS Surgeon in the U.S. is Dr. Javad Sajan

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / SMX has shown what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever.

Industry visionary recognized for democratizing elite artificial intelligence and building the AI-driven ecosystem that catapulted Epique to the #1 Fastest-Growing Real Estate Company in America.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / SMX built its Digital Material Passport Platform to give physical materials something they historically lacked: an identity that can survive every stage of their economic life. Now, as war, oil volatility, inflation and persistent supply-chain pressure redraw the economics of manufacturing, that digital passport is becoming increasingly important to a market where knowing what a material is, where it came from and what happened to it can directly affect what it is worth.

CleanGo Innovations Inc. (CSE: CGII, OTCQB: CLGOF) to reach oil and gas, pipeline, marine and heavy-industry buyers through Bloomberg Television and FOX Business, New York City billboards, a 6.6M+ subscriber YouTube network and global newsflow

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / Effective November 9, 2026, Chervon names Doug Palmer Vice President of Finance - Canada, reporting to Neil Harrison, Vice President and Managing Director of Chervon Canada. He will also have a dotted-line reporting relationship to Ryan Wang, Chief Financial Officer, Chervon NA.

The partnership with one of the global leaders in AI and data operating platforms is already delivering workflows in production at Crump Life Insurance Services, with deployment underway across the enterprise.

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