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Pritzker, Shapiro and Moore among early governorship race winners as Democrats press for majority after Trump power struggles

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Democratic governors who are considered possible presidential candidates in 2028 all won reelection: Wes Moore, JB Pritzker and Josh Shapiro. (REUTERS/Octavio Jones TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Finn Gomez/Getty Images/AFP REUTERS/Hannah Beier)

HARRISBURG, Pa: Votes were being counted in high-profile contests for governor in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to take over a majority of executive office suites for the first time in two decades as they ride a wave of voter discontent over the economy, inflation, healthcare and the future of democracy. Democratic governors who … Read more

401(k) portability system cuts retirement cash-outs among job switchers, but only 6% reach new plans

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401(k) portability system helps workers transfer retirement savings when they change jobs. (Pexel)

Changing jobs can make it difficult for workers to keep track of their old 401(k) retirement savings. Some employers automatically cash out retirement accounts with balances below $1,000 and send the money to former employees through a cheque. 401(k) portability system helps workers transfer retirement savings when they change jobs. (Pexel) For balances between $1,000 … Read more

Pipo Nguyen-Duy, Oberlin college photography professor, among 2 killed in shooting; suspect arrested

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Pipo Nguyen-Duy (L) and representational image. (Pipo Nguyen-Duy on Facebook and Unsplash)

On Wednesday (October 28) morning, Pipo Nguyen-Duy, celebrated photographer and photography professor at Oberlin College and Conservatory, was killed in a shooting at a home near the college in Ohio. Pipo Nguyen-Duy (L) and representational image. (Pipo Nguyen-Duy on Facebook and Unsplash) The Oberlin Police Department said that the bodies of a 64-year-old man and … Read more

Donald Trump loses support among South Asian American supporters ahead of November midterms, poll finds

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Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Mississippi to outline his immigration, crime and election agenda while urging voters to back Republican candidates. (Getty Images via AFP)

A new survey finds US President Donald Trump has lost a significant chunk of his support among South Asian American voters, with 25% of those who voted for him in the 2024 presidential election planning to vote for the Democratic Party in the crucial November midterm election. Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Mississippi … Read more

4 family members among 5 shot dead in suspected murder-suicide at Mundelein home; first detail on victims and suspect out

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Authorities are investigating the deaths of five people found in multiple rooms of a Mundelein home. All suffered fatal close-range gunshot wounds. (REUTERS/ Representative image)

Five people were discovered dead from gunshot wounds in what is suspected to be a murder-suicide incident at a residence in Mundelein, a notably secure suburban community near Chicago. The house was owned by retired veterinarians and their adult son, according to reports. Authorities are investigating the deaths of five people found in multiple rooms … Read more

Norte Fire burns homes in San Clemente; Via La Mirada in San Juan Capistrano among hardest-hit areas as evacuations continue

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Norte Fire burns homes in San Clemente, California. (Representational Image/ REUTERS)

The Norte Fire has grown to 465 acres since breaking out on Friday morning, destroying several homes in the San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente areas of California. Photos and videos shared by residents on social media showed buildings engulfed in flames. Evacuation orders are in place, and several more structures are threatened by the … Read more

Trump White House ballroom donor list revealed: Apple, Nvidia, Google among top contributors to $333 million fund

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A list obtained by The Washington Post shows who donated to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project. (AP Photo)

The top donors to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project have come out. According to The Washington Postmany of the donors have had contracts with the federal government during Trump’s second term. A list obtained by The Washington Post shows who donated to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project. (AP Photo) The list … Read more

7 Indian tech firms rank among top 50 US employers with approved H-1Bs; 5 named in Labor Dept. probe

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Seven Indian IT firms are among the top 50 employers with approved H-1B workers in the US. (Pexel/ Representative image)

Seven Indian tech giants are among the top US employers for approved H-1B beneficiaries in FY2026, but five of them are now facing scrutiny as the Trump administration freezes some employment-based green card filings Seven Indian IT firms are among the top 50 employers with approved H-1B workers in the US. (Pexel/ Representative image) What … Read more

J-1 visa fraud: Harvard, Yale among 9 elite universities under investigation for alleged scam; ‘Nobody will be getting a free pass because their name is carved into an expensive building’

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J-1 visa fraud: Harvard, Yale among 9 elite universities under investigation for alleged scam; 'Nobody will be getting a free pass because their name is carved into an expensive building'

Harvard University and 8 other elite institutions come under J-1 visa fraud investigation. Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pittsburgh, UC Davis, Caltech, Arizona State, and MIT are under investigation for alleged visa fraud, Vice President JD Vance announced, suggesting that these universities are exploiting the J-1 visa program to import cheaper students from … Read more

Gulfstream G100 missing plane update: 4 Canadians among 6 aboard Ontario-based air ambulance from Bermuda to Boston; search underway

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A Latitude Air Ambulance Gulfstream G100 jet went missing on Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston. (Unsplash/ representative image)

A search is underway for a Gulfstream G100 air ambulance that disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board. The US Coast Guard is searching off Nantucket as officials work to find the missing plane. A Latitude Air Ambulance Gulfstream G100 jet went missing on Saturday while flying from Bermuda to … Read more