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Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate, defeats Trump-backed Mike Rogers

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Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, making history as the first Muslim American elected to the chamber

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by President Donald Trump. El-Sayed created history by becoming the first Muslim American elected to the United States Senate, marking a historic milestone for Muslim representation in American politics. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, making … Read more

Melat Kiros makes history as first Gen Z woman elected to US Congress, wins Colorado House seat

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Melat Kiros’s congressional victory marks a win for a younger, progressive movement challenging established Democratic leadership. (Melat Kiros/X)

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros has made political history after winning Colorado’s 1st Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, becoming the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress. Melat Kiros’s congressional victory marks a win for a younger, progressive movement challenging established Democratic leadership. (Melat Kiros/X) The Associated Press called the race on Tuesday, … Read more

From Deb Haaland to Xavier Becerra: 9 candidates who made history in US midterm governor races

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Women and minority candidates make history in nine US governor races in the 2026 midterm elections. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan) (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

Women and minority candidates made history in the 2026 US midterm elections. Voters in nine states elected governors who set new records for representation. The wins were important milestones for Black, Native American, Latino and women politicians across the US. Women and minority candidates make history in nine US governor races in the 2026 midterm … Read more

Democrat Chris Pappas makes history in New Hampshire becoming the first openly gay man to win a Senate seat

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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire on Tuesday, keeping a critical open U.S. Senate seat under Democratic control. U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire on Tuesday. (REUTERS) The race to fill the seat being vacated by three-term Democratic Sen. … Read more

Pope Leo XIV makes history as first sitting pontiff to vote in US elections

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Pope Leo XIV participated in the US midterm elections with a mail-in vote submitted in Chicago. (via REUTERS)

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church, has cast his ballot in the US midterm elections through a mail-in vote submitted in Illinois, Chicago, the Vatican confirmed on Friday. Pope Leo XIV participated in the US midterm elections with a mail-in vote submitted in Chicago. (via REUTERS) The vote marks the … Read more

America has enjoyed the greatest free lunch in history: Vivek Wadhwa reacts to Green Card crackdown on 8 IT companies, says they aren’t the visa abusers

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America has enjoyed the greatest free lunch in history: Vivek Wadhwa reacts to Green Card crackdown on 8 IT companies, says they aren't the visa abusers

Green Card crackdown on major IT giants including Microsoft shakes Silicon Valley. Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa strongly reacted to the Donald Trump administration’s suspension PERM program for eight IT giants, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capegemini and said that these companies are not the visa abusers. The visa abusers are … Read more

Meryl Streep made a seven-figure gift to preserve women’s history; the museum is using it to bring stories into classrooms and digital media

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Meryl Streep made a seven-figure gift to preserve women's history; the museum is using it to bring stories into classrooms and digital media

Meryl Streep has made a seven-figure gift to the National Women’s History Museum as the institution prepares to expand how women’s stories are taught and shared across the United States. The donation will support digital projects designed to take historical material beyond a traditional museum setting, including resources that can be used in classrooms and … Read more

A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County’s history

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A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County's history

A South Carolina family has permanently protected 2,000 acres of farmland, forests and waterways that had remained in private ownership for generations. The Creekland Farms property in Laurens County was placed under a conservation easement in 2025, preventing future development while allowing the landowners to continue using it for agriculture, forestry and recreation. The Nature … Read more

How a $25,000 beach cottage in Cape Cod became one of the most iconic homes in American history and saw some of its darkest moments

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How a $25,000 beach cottage in Cape Cod became one of the most iconic homes in American history and saw some of its darkest moments

Homes are often more than just four walls and a roof. They hold memories and tales of the lives lived inside them and are privy to some of the highest and lowest moments of them. One such home is a $25000 beach cottage in Cape Cod that has seen and withstood some of the best … Read more

An olive ridley sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time in recorded history; turtle eggs to be monitored for up to 60 days

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An olive ridley sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time in recorded history; turtle eggs to be monitored for up to 60 days

A rare olive ridley sea turtle has laid eggs on a Southern California beach for the first time in recorded history. (Photo: NOAA) An olive ridley sea turtle has laid eggs on a beach in Southern California for the first time in recorded history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The rare … Read more