Indiana, Kentucky close first polling stations for midterm election; Trump calls it 'big deal'

The first polling stations in the 2026 US midterm elections closed at 6 pm (local time) on Tuesday in most parts of Indiana and Kentucky. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (REUTERS)

Washington DC [US], November 4 (ANI): The first US midterm polling stations in the 2026 US midterm elections closed at 6 pm (local time) on Tuesday in most parts of Indiana and Kentucky, marking the beginning of the vote-counting process in the high-stakes elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. The first … Read more

US intelligence agencies identify businesswoman close to Nvidia chief as Beijing asset: Report

US intelligence agencies identify businesswoman close to Nvidia chief as Beijing asset: Report

New York, US intelligence agencies have concluded that a Chinese businesswoman who developed a close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset and funnelled information to Beijing, according to a New York Times report – China has dismissed the allegations as a “smear”. US intelligence agencies identify businesswoman close to Nvidia … Read more

Trump rally attendee says he is making up for missing the Jonestown Massacre: This is as close as I'll ever get

U.S. President Donald Trump departs Air Force One as he arrives at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on October 29. (Getty Images via AFP)

Ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance for an election campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Thursday, a man’s explanation of why he is attending it has caused quite a stir. U.S. President Donald Trump departs Air Force One as he arrives at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on October 29. (Getty Images via AFP) Hours … Read more

Actor Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental as investigators close case

Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Officials in South Carolina announced Wednesday, October 28, that an investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere’s August 16 passing found that her death was accidental. The case is now closed. Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled accidental (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) “Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s … Read more

Two I-275 ramps in Ohio to close this weekend for bridge repairs: Which routes are affected?

Two ramps at the I-275 and SR 4 interchange in Ohio will close from Friday night. (Representational Image/ UnSplash)

Two ramps at the Interstate 275 and state Route 4 interchange in Hamilton County, Ohio, will be closed this weekend for bridge repairs. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the closures. Two ramps at the I-275 and SR 4 interchange in Ohio will close from Friday night. (Representational Image/ UnSplash) Which ramps will … Read more

US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close Xinjiang outlet in China over Uyghur oppression

US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close Xinjiang outlet in China over Uyghur oppression

China, meanwhile, has rejected widespread accusations of abuses against Uyghurs. Starbucks is facing criticism in the United States after opening its first two outlets in China’s Xinjiang region, with a US lawmaker urging the company to shut them down over alleged repression of Uyghurs.John Moolenaar, chairman of the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on China, … Read more

Some Myotis bats can live 50 years while close relatives live just 7; sequencing eight species found longevity genes overlapping with cancer and virus defenses

Some Myotis bats can live 50 years while close relatives live just 7; sequencing eight species found longevity genes overlapping with cancer and virus defenses

A mouse-sized bat that lives for decades appears to have evolved some of the same biological protections that help it resist cancer and viral disease. Researchers comparing eight closely related Myotis species found an extraordinary range of lifespans, from about seven years in some species to nearly 50 years in others. Their genome analysis revealed … Read more

Caught on cam: Strike hits close to reporter live on air in Lebanon

Caught on cam: Strike hits close to reporter live on air in Lebanon

The journalist and his cameraperson were injured in the strike Footage shows a reported Israeli air strike hitting near a Lebanese TV journalist amid concerns over renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah despite a June ceasefire.The incident occurred on September 6 as Al-Manar TV correspondent Ali Chbib was preparing to go on air. He was … Read more

Hurricane Lowell holds Category 4 strength as Hawaii braces for a close call

Hurricane Lowell holds Category 4 strength as Hawaii braces for a close call

This satellite image provided by CIRA/NOAA shows three storms, from left, Hurricane Lowell, Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Marie in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (CIRA/NOAA via AP) Powerful Hurricane Lowell remained a Category 4 storm with winds of up to 150 mph on Saturday as Hawaii braced for potentially dangerous impacts … Read more