Democrat Troy Jackson has defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, ending her 30-year tenure. Jackson, a 58-year-old former Maine Senate president and professional logger, entered the race in July after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual misconduct allegations. Collins conceded early Wednesday morning, with major outlets calling the race as Jackson led by approximately five percentage points with roughly two-thirds of the vote counted. The victory is a significant gain for Democrats as they seek control of the Senate, flipping a seat long held by a Re
Major U.S. stock indexes surged on Wednesday following the 2026 midterm elections, which resulted in Democrats gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than 1,000 points shortly after the opening bell. Analysts attributed the market rally to several factors, including the resolution of election uncertainty and the prospect of legislative gridlock under a divided government between a Democratic-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains, some reports noted initial volatility in tech stocks. Market observers suggest the outcome may curb significant shifts in fiscal policy and excessive government spending.
Democratic State Representative and civil rights attorney Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas gubernatorial election. Abbott, who served three terms, conceded on Tuesday night after acknowledging he could not mathematically overcome Hinojosa's lead. This victory marks the first time a Democrat has won the Texas governorship since 1995 and makes Hinojosa the first Hispanic governor in the state's history. Hinojosa will also be the third woman to lead Texas, following Ann Richards and Miriam “Ma” Ferguson. The Associated Press called the race shortl
Nintendo has released a remake of its landmark 1998 title, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2. The remake features overhauled graphics, replacing the original Nintendo 64's low-polygon models with high-resolution assets, while maintaining the core gameplay and linear structure of the original. Critical reception emphasizes that while the Zelda franchise had recently shifted toward open-ended exploration in titles like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, this release returns to the more traditional 3D template established nearly 30 years ago.
Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, has won the 2026 special U.S. Senate election in Ohio, defeating the incumbent Republican Senator Jon Husted. Brown returns to the Senate after losing his 2024 reelection bid, flipping the seat previously held by Vice President JD Vance. Husted had been appointed to the position in January 2025 by Governor Mike DeWine to fill the vacancy left by Vance. Major news organizations, including the Associated Press and NBC News, called the race on November 3, 2026, as part of a broader Democratic effort to regain control of the Senate. The campaign was characterized by sign
Former Governor Roy Cooper has won the North Carolina U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican candidate Michael Whatley. Cooper will succeed Senator Thom Tillis, who opted not to seek reelection. This victory marks the first time a Democrat has won a Senate seat in the state since 2008 and results in a party flip for the seat. National media outlets and decision desks called the race for Cooper shortly after polls closed, as he held a significant lead in early returns. The race was considered a key battleground in the effort to determine control of the U.S. Senate.
CVS Health will split into two separate companies , unraveling decades of deals that turned CVS into one of the largest health care conglomerates in the country. Both of the new publicly traded companies will still have CVS in their names: CVS Health and CVS Pharmacy. CVS Health
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Georgia gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Rick Jackson. This victory marks the first time a Democrat has held the office in over twenty years. Bottoms, a former Mayor of Atlanta and former Biden administration official, makes history as the first woman and the first Black person elected governor of Georgia, as well as the first Black woman governor in United States history. Despite being significantly outspent by Jackson—a healthcare executive who invested over $200 million of his own wealth into his campaign—Bottoms campaigned on economic affordability and healthcare expansion. The race was a key focus of the 2026 midterms in the battleground state, occurring as President Donald Trump's approval ratings saw a decline during his second term.
The Buffalo Bills released veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, one day after he returned from a one-game NFL suspension for spitting on Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during a Week 6 game. Signed to a one-year, $6 million contract in March, Gardner-Johnson appeared in six games for Buffalo, recording 26 tackles and one interception. While the release followed a disciplinary incident, reports from ESPN indicate the decision was primarily driven by inconsistent on-field performance, including a 64.7% completion rate allowed. Damar Hamlin, who started in his place during the
The Spanish film 'La Bola Negra' has won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival. Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, also known as Los Javis, the queer historical drama stars Penélope Cruz, Miguel Bernardeau, and Guitarricadelafuente. The film explores LGBT heritage and the legacy of poet Federico García Lorca through the interconnected lives of three generations of queer men. Following its festival success, 'La Bola Negra' has also received a BIFA nomination for Best International Independent Film and has become Spain's top-grossing local produ
Jacob Morley, a 28-year-old convicted murderer serving a life sentence, was recaptured on Tuesday after escaping from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Following a search that lasted more than a week, authorities tracked Morley to Missouri using license plate recognition cameras. He was apprehended without incident after his vehicle became stuck off-road near Norborne, approximately an hour from Kansas City. Law enforcement officials reported recovering three stolen firearms from the vehicle. Morley had escaped on October 25 or 26 by slipping through a perimeter fen
Following the U.S. midterm elections, Japanese equities and global semiconductor shares experienced a downturn as investors reacted to indications of Democratic gains. Reports indicate that Democrats secured control of the Senate and are positioned to take the House, a shift that analysts suggest has sparked uncertainty regarding the continued growth and regulatory environment of the artificial intelligence sector. U.S. stock futures also declined in response to the election results.
South Korean officials reported on Wednesday that North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff and Ministry of National Defense confirmed the launch but did not immediately provide specific details regarding the weapon's type or flight path. This event follows a series of recent weapons tests by Pyongyang and occurs amid ongoing diplomatic friction involving allegations of North Korean involvement in a significant cryptocurrency heist.
The investigator noted that the funds appear to have been moved from crypto exchange accounts. While the bank has not officially confirmed the exploitation, Crypto.com has confirmed that it blocked a portion of the funds linked to the suspicious activity. ZachXBT also indicated a high degree of confidence that the perpetrator is not linked to the North Korean Lazarus Group.
Tehran is deploying everything from rocket-propelled grenades to limpet mines as it attempts to disrupt the restored flow of oil out of the Persian Gulf.
—Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Image: Anita Kot—Getty Images) Cheryl Groskopf, a marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles, once lived next door to a very loud little dog. It barked for hours at a time, including as she worked from home and tried to sleep at night. She in
Manchester United completed a 3-2 comeback victory against Roma in the Champions League after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Matheus Cunha was the central figure of the match, scoring twice to lead the second-half rally before receiving a late red card. The win provides a reprieve for manager Michael Carrick, who faced intense pressure following recent poor domestic form, including a loss to Bournemouth. While the victory revitalizes United's European campaign, analysts noted that the first-half performance highlighted ongoing systemic defensive issues and inconsistency within the squad.
Two college students who vanished during a Colorado mountain hike fell to their deaths after suffering a “catastrophic failure” while rappelling, police have revealed. Colorado Mountain College Leadville students Jackson Donlon, a 20-year-old Upstate New York native, and Kaden Ma
Italian film director Tinto Brass has died in Rome at the age of 93. His passing was announced on Wednesday by his family to the Italian press agency Ansa. Born in Milan in 1933, Brass originally studied law before beginning a film career in Paris in the late 1950s. While he worked across multiple genres, he became internationally recognized for his erotic cinema, particularly the large-budget film 'Caligula' (1979) and 'Salon Kitty'. Early in his career, he served as an assistant to renowned filmmakers such as Roberto Rossellini and Joris Ivens.
