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Nov 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Texas Senate race is viewed as a toss-up as candidates Ken Paxton and James Tallarico deliver closing arguments. Meanwhile, communities in the Four Corners region brace for further flooding after weeks of devastating storms. In France, hundreds of thousands protested for economic justice amid rising support for the far-right. The Golden State Valkyries became the fastest expansion team to win a WNBA championship, while Amazon reported mixed quarterly results with strong cloud growth but cautious holiday sales outlooks.

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