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🗳️ MIDTERM ELECTION DAY
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NOV 3

Learjet crash near Palm Beach kills nine, forces evacuations
A Learjet 60 crash near Greenacres killed nine, closed major roads and led to roughly 600 residents’ evacuations; NTSB and FAA investigations are underway.
Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke
A U.S. senator hospitalized after a stroke just before the midterms could change Senate votes and campaign plans, potentially affecting representation and legislative outcomes.
FBI says North Korea behind $6.3B Binance heist; withdrawals restart
FBI attributes a $6.3 billion Binance hack to North Korea; Binance resumed phased withdrawals after covering most losses, affecting customers’ access and crypto market confidence.
Supreme Court to hear Colorado preschool clash over religion and nondiscrimination
Ruling could change how states enforce nondiscrimination rules for religious preschools that receive public funding, potentially affecting access to state-supported early education.
U.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
A $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles could boost Ukraine’s air defenses and affect U.S. defense industry output.
Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers days before Michigan vote
A prominent Democrat endorsing the GOP nominee days before voting could shift a key Michigan Senate race and affect which party controls the chamber.
Valkyries win first WNBA title in Game 7
Golden State beat Atlanta 68-63 in the first ever WNBA Finals Game 7, crowning a new champion — a milestone that could boost fan interest and local economic activity.
Judge dismisses Trump’s Wall Street Journal defamation suit with prejudice
A judge dismissed the president’s defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal with prejudice, ending the case and highlighting how difficult it is to win defamation claims against news outlets.
Four killed, several wounded in Deep Ellum shootings
Overnight shootings in a busy Dallas nightlife area left four dead and at least five wounded, raising public-safety concerns for residents, visitors and holiday plans.
Judge bars DOJ and DHS from threatening California election workers
Restricts federal threats toward California election workers ahead of voting, reducing risk of intimidation and protecting local officials’ ability to administer state‑run elections.
No. 1 Miami holds off UNC 38-35
Top-ranked Miami beat North Carolina 38-35 after a late go-ahead touchdown and defensive takeaway, keeping them unbeaten and affecting college playoff positioning and TV matchups.
NASA’s Swift telescope set for uncontrolled reentry
After a failed rescue, the 22-year Swift mission faces uncontrolled reentry in coming days, tracked by U.S. Space Force — a rare public spacewatch event.
Georgia dominates Florida 27-8 in Atlanta
Georgia beat No. 17 Florida 27-8 in the Atlanta neutral-site matchup as the rivalry shifts from Jacksonville — a change that affects travel and ticketing plans for fans.
Analysis: 40%+ on DOJ noncitizen list not on California rolls
Over 40% of names on a DOJ noncitizen list aren’t on California voter rolls, raising accuracy concerns that could affect last-minute voter eligibility challenges.
Shooting near Magic City Classic leaves 1 dead, 8 wounded
A postgame shooting killed one and wounded eight, pausing tailgating and prompting multiagency response — a public-safety disruption for attendees and nearby residents.
UPDATE: Alaska asks judge to dismiss DOJ bid to block Senate ballot certification
The state urged dismissal of a federal push to stop certifying U.S. Senate ballots, resisting federal intervention days before a key vote.
AP: Iran targeted U.S. air defenses before striking bases
Analysis says Iran struck air defenses first, then damaged aircraft and buildings at regional U.S. bases — raising concerns about troop safety and U.S. force protection.
Clocks fall back: Daylight saving time ends Sunday
Set clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday — the change affects sleep, commutes, scheduling and safety across the country.
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