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A Battle for Congress, an E-Bike Injury Surge, and LeBron's Wine Break

Nov 3, 2026

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A Battle for Congress, an E-Bike Injury Surge, and LeBron's Wine Break

Plus: A surprise U.S. strike on Iran, a $115 billion tech takeover, and a scientific breakthrough involving butterflies.

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Oil Drops Below $100, a Deadly Strike in Ukraine, and SpaceX Shares for 2 Million Kids

Nov 2, 2026

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Oil Drops Below $100, a Deadly Strike in Ukraine, and SpaceX Shares for 2 Million Kids

Peace talk sinks oil, Ukraine mourns 26, and kids get SpaceX stock. Plus: a hawk too heavy to fly.

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A Senate Race Bombshell, a Deadly Jet Crash, and a 17-Million-Year-Old Ape

Nov 2, 2026

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A Senate Race Bombshell, a Deadly Jet Crash, and a 17-Million-Year-Old Ape

Plus: Renewed fears of war with Iran, growing privacy concerns over smart glasses, and an unexpected comeback on the music charts.

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Alphabet’s $500 Billion Plunge, a Record Crypto Heist and a Pivotal Election Week

Nov 1, 2026

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Alphabet’s $500 Billion Plunge, a Record Crypto Heist and a Pivotal Election Week

A tech giant stumbles, Israel stalls and America counts down to Tuesday’s vote.

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Prices Rule the Midterms, a Fort Bragg Leak, and the Valkyries’ First Crown

Nov 1, 2026

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Prices Rule the Midterms, a Fort Bragg Leak, and the Valkyries’ First Crown

Two days out, voters’ wallets are doing the talking. Plus: a secrets case at Fort Bragg and a champion in year two.

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Trump’s WSJ Suit Tossed, Record Election-Day Gas Prices, and a Halloween Game 7

Oct 31, 2026

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Trump’s WSJ Suit Tossed, Record Election-Day Gas Prices, and a Halloween Game 7

A lawsuit ends for good as pump prices hit an election-day record. Plus: a Halloween WNBA Game 7.

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