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Midterm elections come to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump. What to know
Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections Tuesday that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump 's second term.Democrats were cautiously optimistic about their prospects as they watched Republicans spend the campaign’s final stretch pumping tens of millions of dollars into states and districts that Trump won handily just two years ago. They are betting that discontent over Trump's failure to deliver on his promise to tackle rising costs, and perceptions that he has been more focused on gilding the nation's capital than their pain at the pump, will depress Republican turnout and drive their own voters to the polls.Republicans held out hope that their overwhelming money advantage would help stem the tide, but they were bracing to lose control of the U.S. House and fighting to hang onto the U.S. Senate — an outcome that seemed unlikely earlier this year, given a map widely seen as favoring the party.Still, the margins are tight in both chambers and just one or two seats could tip the balance. Democrats need a net gain of four seats in the Senate to win the majority, an uphill climb because many of the most competitive races are in historically red states. In the House, they only need three.More than 57 million people had already cast ballots as of Monday, with turnout surpassing the early vote four years ago in many closely watched states.Trump, whose party has struggled when he is not running to turn out the low-propensity voters who have fueled his victories, has told voters to act like he is, even as many Republican candidates have tried to keep their distance. Elections 18 hours ago Ahead of Election Day, Trump sets the stage for potential Republican losses Trump Administration Oct 30 Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal charges "I really want you to pretend I'm on the ballot," he told the crowd in Salina, Kansas, Sunday evening at the final of several dozen rallies in the closing weeks of the campaign.Trump’s aggressive schedule included stops in the reddest states, including Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas, underscoring his party’s challenges.The president has also continued to make false claims about voting fraud, such as insisting noncitizens are casting ballots en masse. His administration has already filed lawsuits in Alaska and California, and Democrats fear interference and voter intimidation as his Justice Department threatens to prosecute local election officials.An election that could reshape the political landscapeThe results will shape the final two years of Trump's second term after the Republican-controlled Congress acted as a rubber stamp to much of his agenda. While Trump has proven adept at steamrolling efforts to rein him in, Democrats taking control of even one chamber of Congress would open the floodgates to investigations as well as possible impeachments. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and tech titan Elon Musk are among the possible targets.An especially strong showing for Democrats would also provide a boost to the crop of potential presidential candidates waiting in the wings, from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. It could also complicate the paths of Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans who may be looking to turn their loyalty to the president into momentum. Republicans had tried to buck historical precedent — a president's party almost always loses seats during the midterms — with an aggressive redistricting effort aimed at creating a more favorable congressional map. But the plan may fall short as new districts drawn in Florida and other states to be safely red may not vote that way.Other Trump choices could prove costly. In Texas, Trump worked to oust longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in favor of scandal-plagued Attorney General Ken Paxton, setting the stage for an extraordinarily expensive race against Democratic nominee James Talarico, who Democrats hope may finally help them realize their dream of flipping the state.And in North Carolina, Sen. Thom Tillis chose to retire after clashing with Trump. The president’s chosen replacement, former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, has struggled to gain traction against the Democrats’ candidate, former Gov. Roy Cooper."Everything depends on turnout. If we turn out our voters we win and that’s what we’ve been planning for,” said Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters, expressing optimism on the eve of the election."Although there's a lot of doom and gloom out there, I think we can defy history. We just need our voters to turn out,” he said. "We still think we can lift the nose up and win.”The vast majority of Republican television ad spending in the general election — 88.1% — was spent in states and districts that Trump won in 2024, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from AdImpact, a media tracking firm. That included more than $850 million spent on ad reservations in states and districts Trump won by 10 points or more.The electorate has soured on TrumpPolling shows that only 35% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s performance as president, according to the most recent polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. And most blame him for high prices as they struggle to afford gas and groceries.What was once his strongest issue is no longer. Only 25% of U.S. adults now say they approve of Trump’s handling of the economy. Overall, about 7 in 10 say the country is heading in the wrong direction."The American people are angry. They want change. They want folks who are going to stand up for them," said Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, who said momentum was on her party's side, despite what seemed like Republicans' infinite money supply.The results, she said, "should deliver a very resounding messaging that people have soured on his agenda."Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority.Democrats have been most confident in their chances of picking up North Carolina and holding Georgia, where Sen. Jon Ossoff is facing Rep. Mike Collins. Other key battlegrounds include Ohio, where Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown is challenging Republican Sen. Jon Husted, and Alaska, were the administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the state's Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses the race, citing the presence of a second candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot.Republicans, meanwhile, are hoping they can keep hold of seats in states like Iowa, Kansas and Maine, and pick up Michigan, where Mike Rogers is facing progressive Abdul El-Sayed — one of a crop of left-wing candidates who prevailed in Democratic primaries this election season. El-Sayed’s former primary opponent, Haley Stevens, upended the race Sunday by endorsing Rogers, renewing focus on tensions over Israel and the direction of the party that dominated Democratic primaries.In the House, Republicans, who had hoped to pick up seats with their redistricting efforts, are now trying to hang on to their narrow majority, as Democrats try to flip seats in states Trump has repeatedly carried, from Florida to Texas to Iowa.Beyond Washington, 36 states will be electing governors. Democrats are hoping to take over a majority of statehouses for the first time in two decades as they ride a wave of voter discontent. Competitive races include those in heavily populated states such as Texas and Florida, plus reliably red states such as Iowa.In Ohio, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign faced backlash for an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother, who lost custody of Acton decades ago after her husband, Acton's stepfather, was indicted for raping Acton as a child. The stakes in Washington are highTrump's final two years in office will likely be defined in part on the outcome of the race for control of Congress.House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to make history as the nation's first Black speaker of the House if his party sweeps to power, has outlined an ambitious 100-days agenda focused on lowering the cost of living and aggressive oversight of the Trump administration, as he puts it, to "hold the crooks accountable." Impeachment is not off the table. The Senate, where leadership is unlikely to change, could emerge as a key backstop for Trump's priorities if Republicans retain control, or a new power center for Democrats who could use it to halt presidential nominees and challenge the White House agenda.The 2026 elections will likely go down as the most expensive in history. Republican committees have dramatically outraised and outspent their Democratic counterparts thanks, in large part, to money from Trump-affiliated groups and Musk. But at the candidate level, Democratic candidates outraised their Republican opponents.___Associated Press data writer Aaron Kessler contributed to this report.
Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules
The college basketball season tipped off in earnest Monday with something never before seen in the century-plus history of the game: Dozens of players across the country suited up after winning court orders against the NCAA‘s new eligibility rules.The bizarre situation meant some teams had talented fifth-year players back, some of whom had played in the NBA‘s summer league, while others had to fill in gaps after players they were counting on were left in limbo by a loss in a courtroom."I'm just a kid from Rochester, New York. Love the game of basketball," said Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr., who along with Tre White and Trey Kaufman-Renn were cleared to play for the No. 17 Jayhawks against Fordham on Monday night. "I never thought I'd be going to court about the rest of my life.”White, Council and Kaufman-Renn combined for 41 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in their 95-65 win over the Rams.Most lawsuits have centered on the NCAA’s new five-year eligibility model, which gives athletes five seasons to play in a five-year period, beginning when they turn 19 or graduate from high school, whichever is earlier. But that rule did not apply to those from the high school class of 2022, who were completing four seasons of eligibility when it was adopted earlier this year.So, many of those players went to court asking for a fifth season. Others added their names to existing lawsuits. In most of the cases, a series of judges — in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and elsewhere, many of them involving plaintiffs from out of state — have granted them injunctions, allowing them to play once more, at least for now."Every game could be my last," White admitted. "That's how I'm feeling."There are subtle wrinkles to most of the cases. Some players competed at junior colleges and believe they should have another year of eligibility. Others took redshirt seasons, or had to medically redshirt, and asked for that year of eligibility back.Many players left college believing their careers were over, or signed with professional teams, and suddenly are back in college. NCAA basketball Oct 7 Geno Auriemma reveals the 'lie' that got him hired as UConn's head coach in 1985 NCAA Jun 24 NCAA's new eligibility rule gives D1 athletes five years to play five seasons Hundreds of players involvedAs of last week, the NCAA reported some 200 lawsuits filed since its approval of the new eligibility model in June, encompassing 850 plaintiffs in a variety of sports. Of that total, 362 men’s and 62 women’s basketball players were involved in lawsuits, with nearly half of those — 171 men, 30 women — having received some type of judicial relief allowing them to play.Last Friday, the NCAA was denied an emergency injunction by a Kentucky Court of Appeals judge, leaving eligible 30 athletes, a list that includes Missouri basketball player Mark Mitchell and LSU's Skyy Clark. That ruling came one day after the Ohio Supreme Court kept in place a ruling allowing two dozen players involved in an eligibility case there to remain available.Not every ruling has gone in favor of the athletes, though.RJ Godfrey of fifth-ranked Arizona withdrew from a "five-for-five" case in Georgia and joined a Texas lawsuit in an attempt to gain eligibility. But a judge there indicated during a hearing last week that he would not grant temporary restraining orders to those who had sought injunctive relief in other states, leaving Godfrey out for Monday night’s game against No. 22 UCLA."We have a court system in the U.S. that’s going to impact our game this year, and you wish cooler heads would prevail and give these kids the opportunity they deserve," Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “These kids did nothing wrong, and they’re missing out on a life-changing opportunity, not only experience-wise but financially, just because of the year they graduated from high school."Somebody," Lloyd said, "has to explain to me why that’s OK."Finally, the focus goes from legal courts to basketball courtsDefending national champion Michigan put Roddy Gayle in the starting lineup Monday night and he made a jumper early in the No. 16 Wolverines' game against Oakland, taking advantage of his chance after spending two years at Ohio State and two in Ann Arbor.Gayle ended up with 17 points in the Wolverines’ 84-68 victory."I felt every bit of 23 (years old)," he said.Keyshawn Hall had a game-high 26 points for No. 13 St. John's in its 78-63 win over Monmouth; Darrion Williams played 24 minutes in Texas Tech's 76-42 win over Jackson State; Javon Bennett had five points in 13 minutes to help No. 15 Gonzaga beat Purdue 78-72; Malik Reneau played 23 minutes in No. 14 Miami's 77-67 loss to top-ranked Florida; and Xavier's Filip Borovicanin, the lead plaintiff in an Ohio case, had eight points, seven rebounds and six assists in the Musketeers' 97-52 rout of Mount St. Mary's. "The NCAA screwed up on this deal," Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. "You’ve got to be fair and let these (class of) 22’s in."Minnesota coach Niko Medved would have loved to put forward Cade Tyson, who was sixth in the league in scoring last season, into his lineup against North Dakota. But while Tyson has been practicing with the Gophers, he remains ineligible after a lawsuit that he is part of filed in Colorado was halted by a temporary injunction and routed toward an appeals court.Making things even more frustrating for Medved, the Gophers play St. Thomas and Kendall Blue — who’s been granted eligibility after transferring back from Nebraska — on Monday, then play Cincinnati and similarly eligible guard MJ Collins next week."It's really been admirable to see how (Tyson) has handled it, kept a great attitude and always been around and willing to do whatever you need him to do to help the team," Medved said. "He's got to sit and watch those guys play against us? That's got to be hard. “It should be hard for everybody in college basketball, honestly."Court cases expected to linger well into the seasonThe unpredictable nature of court rulings — and whether appeals by the NCAA ultimately will rule out those currently eligible — have left coaches throwing up their hands in frustration. All they can do is coach the players available, for as long as they’re available, and hope they have the team they expected to have on the court this season."I think these cases are going to go well into the season," said Duke coach Jon Scheyer, whose team opened against Army on Monday night. "I think no question you're going to have cases where certain players get an injunction, they're eligible for a certain period, and then they're not. And so how is that viewed from an NCAA Tournament standpoint?"Add that to the list of questions for which nobody seems to have an answer."If we lose sleep over this nightly because we’re worried about something we have absolutely no control over, we’re worried about the wrong things," Jayhawks coach Bill Self said, when asked about his trio of players granted injunctions. "That would be like going to bed every night worrying about someone getting hurt every day. I don’t think you can coach defensively. "If something does happen that’s negative in our eyes, you know, somebody is going to have to fill the void," Self added. “But we’re certainly hopeful. And it is a concern. But we’re certainly hopeful."___AP Basketball Writer Aaron Beard and AP Sports Writers Larry Lage, Dave Campbell and Mark Anderson contributed.
Nearly a third of Canadians skipping meals due to food insecurity: survey
Results from an annual national poverty survey paint a worsening picture of food affordability in Canada, especially for young people.
SIU investigating after man, 19, found dead at U of T Mississauga residence; classes cancelled
The province’s police watchdog says is it investigating after a 19-year-old man was found dead early Tuesday morning at a student residence at University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said according to preliminary information, police received a 911 call after a man assaulted a woman in Brampton on Monday afternoon. Police […]
Four planes flying across Europe targeted by bomb threats
Flights from London, Manchester, Copenhagen and Israel affected but no explosives found after touchdownEurope live – latest updatesFour planes have landed safely after bomb threats were made across Europe, including for two flights that departed from the UK, according to reports.Polish officials said they had received bomb threats involving two Warsaw-bound flights, but the planes landed safely and no explosives were found. Continue reading...
No injuries reported after weapons call at University of Toronto Mississauga dorm
TORONTO - Police just west of Toronto say there's no threat to public safety after officers responded late Monday to a dangerous weapons call at a dormitory on the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus.
Live updates: Voters head to the polls as Dems aim to flip GOP control of Congress
What to KnowVoters across the U.S. go to the polls today for the 2026 midterm elections as control of Congress hangs in the balance.Republicans enter Election Day with slight advantages in the Senate (53-47) and House of Representatives (219-214).But the GOP is at risk of losing control of both chambers. President Donald Trump‘s approval rating is 22 points underwater, according to the latest NBC News poll, with inflation and cost of living among the top issues concerning voters.There are several battleground Senate races to watch, including Abdul El-Sayed against Mike Rogers in Michigan, Ken Paxton against James Talarico in Texas, and Sen. Susan Collins against Troy Jackson in Maine.Gubernatorial races are taking place in 36 states, including California, Florida, Ohio and Texas.Follow live updates below.
Dietitian reveals the healthiest type of canned tuna
If you're looking to eat more fish, canned tuna is a no-brainer. Love it or hate it, this shelf-stable fish is one of the healthiest foods you can keep in your pantry. It's a quick, easy source of protein and other beneficial nutrients. Plus, it's affordable.Compared to other types of tinned fish, canned tuna is by far the most popular, especially in the United States.At the grocery store, you'll find shelves stacked with cans of different tuna varieties. The actual species of fish can vary, as well as how it's packed and the added ingredients.You'll see labels like "albacore" and "skipjack." Some tuna is canned solid, whereas other types get broken up into chunks.Perhaps you don't pay much mind to these differences, since it's all the same fish in different packaging anyway.However, there's a catch. Not all canned tuna is equal, nutritionally.Which is the healthiest type? Does it matter whether the tuna is packed in water or oil? And what's the difference between "white" and "light" tuna, anyway?We spoke to a dietitian to answer your canned tuna questions.Is canned tuna good for you?Tuna is one of the most widely consumed types of seafood in the world. It's technically an umbrella term that refers to dozens of species of large saltwater fish.The most common types of tuna commercially fished and canned include skipjack (also known as "light" tuna), albacore or "white" tuna, and yellowfin tuna, TODAY.com reported previously.Just like fresh tuna, the canned version is packed with nutrients."It's a great source of protein, with about 22 grams in just three ounces," registered dietitian and author Frances Largeman-Roth tells TODAY.com.The lean, high-quality protein in tuna can help support muscle growth and repair, keep you feeling full and support weight management. Diet & Exercise Aug 18 A dietitian-approved hack for turning chicken and tuna salad to a high-protein meal Health & Wellness Oct 5 Here's exactly how often to eat fish to support brain health, according to a dietitian The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend prioritizing protein at every meal and aiming to get 1.2–1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.Canned tuna is an efficient way to get a significant amount of protein and meet your intake goals, Largeman-Roth notes.Most tuna is relatively low in fat and calories, and naturally carbohydrate-free. Skipjack tuna tends to be the leanest variety, whereas albacore tuna contains a slightly higher fat content.Whichever you opt for, the fats you get from tuna are very healthy. "Canned tuna provides a significant amount of heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids," says Largeman-Roth.These include DHA and EPA, essential fatty acids that the body can't make enough of on its own, so we need to get them from foods, such as fish.The omega-3s in tuna can also support brain, eye and skin health.In addition to protein and omega-3s, canned tuna is a good source of vitamin B12, which supports energy metabolism and nervous system function, vitamin D and selenium.Canned tuna is also one of the most accessible forms of fish."According to the American Heart Association, we're supposed to be eating two or more servings of fish each week," says Largeman-Roth — but nearly 90% of Americans fall short of this.Between the high retail price of fresh fish and lack of skill or confidence cooking with seafood, "many of us are not eating enough," says Largeman-Roth."Canned tuna is a great way to meet the intake recommendations and get the nutrients you need in an affordable way," she adds.The healthiest type of canned tunaAll canned tuna can offer important nutrients with health benefits. However, the species of tuna makes a difference.The healthiest type of canned tuna tends to be skipjack, says Largeman-Roth, because it's a smaller species of fish which is naturally lower in mercury — that's why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers skipjack a "best choice" for regular consumption (two to three times a week).Other species of canned tuna, like albacore or yellowfin, can still be part of a healthy diet, but should be consumed less frequently.What's added to the tuna and the liquid it's packed in also matter nutritionally, says Largeman-Roth.Better-for-you canned tuna options share a few qualities:Packed in water or extra virgin olive oilNo salt addedWild or safe-caughtThe healthiest varieties tend to contain tuna as the first and only ingredient."I'm a big fan of tuna packed in EVOO because it really doesn't need anything else added to it to taste great, but you can also choose water-packed tuna," says Largeman-Roth.The olive oil provides additional heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and beneficial plant compounds, but has more calories.Canned tuna can be high in sodium, which most Americans can stand to cut back on. If you eat the entire can and mix the tuna with condiments and seasonings, this can quickly add up."I like to go with the unsalted variety and add my own sea salt if I want," says Largeman-Roth.When possible, try to opt for wild-caught fish over farmed varieties, which often have slightly more nutrients, TODAY.com previously reported."I do recommend choosing tuna brands that do rigorous mercury testing on their fish, especially for kids and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding," says Largeman-Roth.Canned tuna to limit or avoidMost types of canned tuna can be part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation.However, Largeman-Roth recommends limiting varieties that come with unnecessary calories, sodium and additives.Tuna that's packed in vegetable oil — which is a blend of refined oils like soy, corn or canola — will be higher in fats that offer fewer benefits than tuna in heart-healthy olive oil.Additionally, try to limit or avoid canned tuna with a lot of added salt and flavorings. "Some varieties have more than 400 mg of sodium per serving," Largeman-Roth notes.Generally, the fewer ingredients, the better. If the nutrition label on a can of tuna contains a long list of words you can't pronounce, consider a different variety.Which canned tuna is highest in mercury?Nearly all fish contains trace amounts of methylmercury, a toxin found in water which accumulates in fish's tissues over time as they feed, per the FDA. The larger the fish, the higher on the food chain and the more mercury that builds up.When it comes to canned tuna, albacore, aka "white" tuna, is the largest species, which means it has the highest mercury content, says Largeman-Roth. Yellowfin tuna is also higher in mercury than skipjack.These are still "good choices," per the FDA, but you should limit your consumption of albacore and yellowfin tuna to two times per week (or once per week if you're pregnant or breastfeeding).(Technically, bigeye and bluefin tuna contain the most mercury of any species and should be avoided, but these are very rarely available canned).For most people, the exposure to mercury from eating fish is not a concern, per the FDA. However, high levels of mercury may be harmful to pregnant women and young children, because it can affect the developing nervous system.That's why the FDA recommends pregnant women and young children choose lower mercury fish to eat regularly.Always talk to your doctor if you have concerns or questions about eating canned tuna.Healthiest ways to eat canned tunaCanned tuna is delicious and versatile, says Largeman-Roth. You can enjoy the tuna on its own with a few simple ingredients, like lemon juice and fresh herbs.It can also be added to recipes to boost the protein content and make for a more filling, substantial meal. Try these canned tuna recipes to get started:High-protein tuna salad with Greek yogurtTuna macaroni pasta saladNiçoise-style tuna grain bowlsTuna kimbapMediterranean tuna sandwichesThis story first appeared on TODAY.com. More from TODAY:The simple high-protein and fiber dinner combo a women's health doctor eats every nightThe No. 1 anti-inflammatory plant-based protein, according to a dietitianCardiologists reveal the healthiest drinks for your heart and 2 to avoid
U.S. will stop $4B in aid to Israel at the end of the year, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States to stop sending $4 billion in aid annually to Israel, without providing details.
Carney meeting with Commonwealth leaders in Antigua and Barbuda
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Antigua and Barbuda today for a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government.
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