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Nov 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Stocks plunged on Wall Street as investors reacted to potential AI regulations and Ohio voters rejected data center projects. Democrats secured a significant Senate majority, while Emirates Air reported a 68% drop in earnings due to the war in Iran. Additionally, a shooting occurred at a Des Moines post office, and Kraft Heinz announced the sale of its North American coffee business to boost growth.

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