Hispanic voters, Iran war: How Democrats swept top Texas races for the first time in decades

Supporters of Democrat senatorial candidate James Talarico react to early election results during a midterm election night watch party at Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas. (AFP)

The Republican Party’s decades-long dominance in Texas suffered a major setback in the November 3 US midterm elections, as Democrats won both the state’s Senate seat and the governor’s race. The results reflected, in part, renewed Democratic support among Hispanic voters and growing discontent over US President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, immigration and … Read more

Binance founder CZ tells Elon Musk to stop mocking $6.3 billion crypto hack: 'Bad time to troll'

Elon Musk's jokes about Binance's $6.3 billion hack prompted Changpeng Zhao to ask him to stop trolling and show support. (Changpeng Zhao/Bloomberg-Elon Musk/Reuters)

Elon Musk has drawn criticism from Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao after the Tesla making sarcastic comments about the cryptocurrency exchange’s $6.3 billion hack. Musk reacted to the incident with laughing and grimacing emojis on X, prompting Zhao to ask the billionaire to stop mocking the company and show some support. Elon Musk’s jokes about Binance’s … Read more

Santa Fe hit by tornado for the first time in over 50 years; several homes damaged, families displaced

Santa Fe hit by tornado for the first time in over 50 years (Pexel - representational image)

A tornado touched down in Santa Fe Saturday night, October 24, for the first time in more than 50 years. The storm caused heavy damage to several homes and displaced families. Santa Fe hit by tornado for the first time in over 50 years (Pexel – representational image) The National Weather Service in Albuquerque confirmed … Read more

Daylight Saving Time 2026 ending: Americans to turn their clocks back one hour on November 1 – All you need to know

Daylight saving time: Forty-eight states and Washington, DC, observe daylight saving time. Hawaii, most of Arizona, and several US territories stay on standard time year-round. (Pixabay)

The citizens of the United States will adjust their clock backward by one hour on November 1, 2026, marking the conclusion of daylight saving time across the majority of the nation. However, the legislative body has not yet ratified a measure designed to discontinue the biannual temporal adjustment. Daylight saving time: Forty-eight states and Washington, … Read more

US citizenship approvals plunge 72%; with staggering 13-month average wait time

US citizenship approvals have plunged 72% in the first eight months of 2026. (Unsplash)

US citizenship approvals have plunged 72% in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, leaving thousands of immigrants waiting to become American citizens and potentially unable to vote in the November midterm elections, according to a Washington Post report. US citizenship approvals have plunged 72% in the first eight … Read more

US mortgage rates fall for first time in 2 months, but homebuyer demand drops 7% as costs stay high

US mortgage rates fall, but homebuyer demand drops 7% amid high borrowing costs. (pexel)

US mortgage rates fell for the first time in more than two months. However, the small drop has not encouraged more people to apply for home loans, as borrowing costs remain high. Mortgage rates are still close to their highest levels in several years. US mortgage rates fall, but homebuyer demand drops 7% amid high … Read more

Nvidia launches new AI data center system to cut setup time from six months to 14 days

Nvidia unveils DSX POD to cut AI data center setup time from six months to 14 days. (AFP File)

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI data center system called DSX POD that aims to help companies start using their artificial intelligence (AI) systems and earn revenue faster. The company wants to reduce the time customers spend waiting for their AI infrastructure to become operational. Nvidia unveils DSX POD to cut AI data center setup … Read more

US daylight saving time 2026: What we know on November clock change and Trumps stalled plan

US daylight saving time 2026: Essential details on clock changes. (Unsplash)

Americans will turn their clocks back by one hour on November 1, 2026, as daylight saving time ends across most of the United States, with Congress yet to approve a proposal backed by President Donald Trump to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change. US daylight saving time 2026: Essential details on clock changes. (Unsplash) The change … Read more

Chicago Marathon 2026 tracking: How to track runners live, start time and where to watch

Chicago Marathon 2026: Track runners live and watch race coverage online. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (AFP)

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 11at Grant Park in Chicago. The race is expected to attract thousands of runners, and organisers have made it easy for friends and family to follow participants throughout the event. Chicago Marathon 2026: Track runners live and watch race coverage online. (Photo … Read more

Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada

Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada

CALGARY, Alberta — Hockey fans across North America may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to a move by three Canadian provinces to stay on daylight saving time. Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada Alberta, home of the Edmonton Oilers and … Read more