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Economy, healthcare, Iran war top voters’ concerns ahead of midterms: Gallup

  • Half of registered voters rated the economy and healthcare extremely important to their midterm vote.
  • The situation in Iran followed closely, at 47%.
  • Democrats and Republicans placed different levels of importance on most issues.

The economy, healthcare and the situation in Iran are the leading concerns among US registered voters weighing their choices for the 2026 midterm elections, according to a Gallup survey conducted from 1 to 19 October. Half said the economy was extremely important to their vote for Congress, the…

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US intelligence reportedly linked Jensen Huang to suspected Chinese asset Alice Huang

  • US agencies reportedly viewed Alice Huang as a Chinese intelligence asset.
  • Jensen Huang was not given a defensive briefing.
  • Megaspeed’s sister company bought at least $4.8 billion in NVIDIA-based equipment.

US intelligence agencies reportedly identified Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s chief executive, as a contact of Alice Huang, whom they believe to be a Chinese intelligence asset. The report says President Trump was briefed about the matter a year ago but took no action, and Huang was not given a…

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3 Folk Rock Songs From 1973 That Hinted That the 1970s Were About To Explode

  • Three 1973 songs foreshadowed folk rock’s wider popularity.
  • Stealers Wheel and Seals & Crofts both reached No. 6.
  • Paul Simon’s song pointed towards more introspective songwriting.

Three folk rock songs released in 1973 offered early signs of the genre’s growing reach and the direction singer-songwriters would take during the decade. Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You” and Seals & Crofts’ “Diamond Girl” combined accessible folk influences with pop and rock, while Paul…

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Trump reportedly took no action over suspected Chinese access to Nvidia chief

  • Trump was reportedly briefed on a suspected Chinese spy plot involving Nvidia’s CEO.
  • Sources say he chose not to act, citing trade and market concerns.
  • The alleged information sharing and Alice Huang’s current role remain unclear.

US intelligence reportedly told Donald Trump about a suspected Chinese effort to obtain information through Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore cloud company Megaspeed who had professional access to Nvidia chief Jensen Huang. Sources briefed on classified intelligence say Trump took no action, partly over concerns that…

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‘9-1-1’ Fuels Buzzy Return For ABC’s Thursday Night Procedural Slate With ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ & ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

  • ABC’s three Thursday dramas all beat their previous-season averages after seven days.
  • *9-1-1* led with 8.14 million viewers across platforms.
  • *9-1-1: Nashville* reached a series high among adults aged 18 to 49.

ABC’s Thursday night procedural dramas returned to strong audiences, with the season premieres of *9-1-1*, *9-1-1: Nashville* and *Grey’s Anatomy* all exceeding their previous-season averages after seven days of viewing. The figures show how much these programmes’ reach grows when catch-up and streaming audiences are included. *9-1-1* drew…

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Ikea’s colorful donut-shaped smart lamp is $20 off

  • The Varmblixt lamp costs $79.99 through 11 November.
  • The deal saves $20.
  • It offers 12 preset colours and Matter support.

Ikea’s Varmblixt smart lamp is on sale for $79.99, a $20 reduction, through 11 November. The colourful, donut-shaped lamp can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall, and its lower brightness makes it more suited to bedside or mood lighting than illuminating a whole room.…

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Prince’s 3121 Gets Expanded Edition, Live Album, and Concert Film for 20th Anniversary

  • Prince’s *3121* gets a 20th-anniversary expanded release.
  • A 2007 Las Vegas show arrives as an album and concert film.
  • The film opens in US and Canadian cinemas on 3 December.

The Prince Estate and NPG Records have announced several releases for the 20th anniversary of Prince’s album *3121*: an expanded edition, a live album and a concert film. The releases revisit a period when Prince returned to mainstream attention, and the original album became his first to debut…

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Libertarians challenge Trump-backed Republicans, look to shake up midterms beyond GOP-Dem duopoly

  • Libertarians are contesting several high-profile 2026 races.
  • Jeremy Todd says Republicans have abandoned small-government conservatism.
  • Five per cent of surveyed voters favoured another House candidate.

Libertarian candidates are seeking to attract voters dissatisfied with the Republican and Democratic parties in the 2026 US midterm elections. In Kentucky, Jeremy Todd is challenging Trump-backed Republican Ed Gallrein after Thomas Massie lost the Republican primary, arguing that the party has abandoned small-government conservatism. Todd is backed…

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Bigby Wolf is back, and The Wolf Among Us Remastered for $15 would be the best purchase you ever made on Steam

  • The remaster launched on 29 October with upgraded visuals.
  • Restored cut scenes can be played separately.
  • Existing owners can get it for about $15 until 12 November.

The Wolf Among Us Remastered launched on 29 October, bringing Bigby Wolf’s story back with upgraded visuals and environments while preserving the original game’s art style and gameplay. The remaster also restores cut material, giving players additional scenes to explore separately from the main story. The article highlights…

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Indian solar plant will switch to fuel when sunlight fades

  • 247Solar’s system can use fuel when solar power falls short.
  • It shares generating equipment between solar and backup operation.
  • The planned Indian plant will produce 1 megawatt.

US startup 247Solar is developing a concentrated solar power plant in India that can switch to burning fuel when sunlight is insufficient. By using the same equipment for solar generation and backup, the company aims to avoid building a separate facility to cover renewable shortfalls. The planned plant…

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