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Democrats seek first governors’ majority since 2006

With 36 states choosing governors, Democrats target Georgia, Nevada and Ohio, while Republicans eye Kansas and Wisconsin. Here is what's…

California votes on first state tax on billionaires’ wealth

Proposition 40 would levy 5% on Californians worth over $1 billion, but rival measures backed by a $333 million committee…

Binance says fake job interviews enabled $6.3B crypto hack

A tampered developer tool and a staged recruiter interview opened the door, Binance says. It has replenished 98% of the…

Americans vote for Congress as courts rein in Trump’s push

Early turnout beat 2022 as judges rebuffed Trump administration moves on noncitizen voters, mail ballots and California's count.

Alaska, Maine Senate results may take weeks under ranked choice

Two toss-up Senate races use ranked ballots this year. Alaska won't tabulate rankings until 15 days after Election Day, and…

Saliba travels for Slavia Prague as Arteta backs his return

Arsenal's title-winning defender could make his first appearance of the season, leaving Mikel Arteta with a crowded backline to sort…

Josh O’Connor says Bond speculation is an honor

The Crown actor, 36, says being linked to 007 feels surreal as Denis Villeneuve's untitled Bond film edges toward casting…

Indian navy frees 20 crew from hijacked Iranian boat off Somalia

Commandos airdropped from a C-17 helped end the Azini hijacking, as Somali piracy surges again across the Gulf of Aden…

Judge denies celebrity’s bid to block abuse claims for good

A judge ruled suicide risk alone cannot force a ban on publication, but the man keeps his anonymity while he…

Control of Congress could stay unsettled past election night

Slow-counting states, ranked choice tallies in Alaska and Maine, and close races could stretch the wait for a House or…

Disney plans several thousand layoffs, deeper cost cuts

Some Disney managers have been told to trim budgets by up to 20%, as the company follows earlier job cuts…

Analysis: Midterms decide whether Trump keeps a free hand

Democrats hold 212 House seats and need 218. Here is how a split or swept Congress could reshape gridlock, investigations…