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U.S. NEWS (focusing on domestic non-politics stories around Nov. 2–3, 2026)

• Massive flooding hit the arid Southwest (including Four Corners states and Nevada), with over 20 trillion gallons of rain forcing evacuations and disrupting Election Day plans in affected areas.
• Investigators said parts of a Learjet likely broke off midair before a crash in South Florida that killed nine people; victims were identified amid probes into the in-flight breakup.
• Schools in at least five states (Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, West Virginia) closed for Election Day, giving thousands of students the day off.
• A Washington state resident died from bird flu after exposure to infected cattle (covered more fully under Health).
• Flash flooding triggered evacuations and warnings in Southwest areas, including a Colorado spa town.

• Supreme Court Ballot Challenge: The U.S. Supreme Court refused an emergency request to set aside roughly 20,000 California ballots amidst ongoing election litigation.

• Reflecting Pool Unveiling: President Trump unveiled the completed $14 million renovation and makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during final public appearances.

• DOJ Voter Fraud Crackdown: The Department of Justice brought charges against six additional individuals in California as part of an expanding voter fraud initiative.

• Ex-FBI Official Lawsuit: The former Chicago FBI chief filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging he faced intense workplace pressure to investigate political opponents.

• Tennessee National Guard Investigation: Disturbing video footage surfaced showing a Tennessee National Guard member shooting a man, sparking widespread scrutiny and investigations.

POLITICS

• Midterm Election Day arrived (Nov. 3), with control of the House and Senate at stake as a referendum on President Trump’s second term; early voting hit records (~57 million ballots), and polls showed Democrats favored in the House and competitive in the Senate.
• The Supreme Court rejected a Trump administration emergency bid to force California to set aside ~20,000 disputed mail ballots the administration claimed were from noncitizens.
• President Trump delivered a closing pitch at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; Democrats faced internal friction after Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race over progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
• Voters considered numerous state ballot measures on abortion rights, redistricting, voter ID, and other issues.
• Trump floated potential preemptive pardons related to post-election investigations involving figures like Elon Musk.

• Final Midterm Campaign Push: Parties made their final high-stakes sprint across the country ahead of the crucial U.S. midterm elections, which threaten to reshape congressional power balance.

• Alaska Senate Race Scrutiny: Intense political controversy erupted surrounding allegations of a ballot-stacking effort tied to the competitive Alaska Senate race.

• Primary Defections and Endorsements: Democratic circles reacted with fury following Representative Haley Stevens’ surprise political endorsement of Republican opponent Mike Rogers.

• Post-Election Strategy Shifting: Analysts and political strategists weighed the long-term governance ramifications of the midterms, signaling potential systemic shifts for both major political parties.

WORLD AFFAIRS

• The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets, including Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of ongoing conflict; Iran signaled openness to reopening the strait under certain conditions amid Qatari-mediated talks, while oil markets reacted.
• A Russian glide-bomb strike on an aid distribution center in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, killed at least 29 people, injured 10, and left 48 missing.
• Israeli forces withdrew from areas around Hebron in the West Bank after a multi-day operation following the killing of two Israeli soldiers.
• U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced planned U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks on Nov. 10–11 in Abu Dhabi.
• Other developments included Houthi advances in Yemen, Haitian/Salvadoran anti-gang operations, and various regional conflicts.

• Diplomacy vs. Conflict on Iran: Diplomatic channels intensified regarding U.S. discussions with Iran, even as regional actors urged immediate post-midterm military postures.

• Bulgarian Presidential Runoff: Acting President Iliana Yotova secured a clear victory in Bulgaria's high-stakes presidential runoff election.

• Ukrainian Infrastructure Drone Strikes: Russia opened a formal terrorism investigation following a Ukrainian drone assault targeting an industrial installation in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

• Gaza Strip Ceasefire Violations: Continued clashes and military actions across the Gaza Strip left multiple casualties, complicating ongoing international truce efforts.

• Oleshky Ceasefire Success: A localized multi-day ceasefire in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky concluded successfully with zero reported truce violations.

US EDUCATION

• Schools closed in multiple states for Election Day (see U.S. News).
• A district court judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to compel Harvard University to provide admissions data.
• College admissions offices were adapting to become more friendly and less intimidating amid declining student numbers.
• Broader context included ongoing issues with student loan forgiveness (e.g., teachers’ union lawsuits over Public Service Loan Forgiveness delays) and enrollment pressures at public universities.
• University of San Francisco planned to retire a longtime mascot after complaints.

• National Student Success Project Expansion: Higher education networks reported expanding integration frameworks to improve undergraduate retention and institutional accountability metrics.

• Gainful Employment Compliance Deadlines: Post-secondary vocational and career institutions accelerated compliance measures to meet federal Department of Education disclosure deadlines.

• Campus Civic Engagement Initiatives: Universities nationwide rolled out new non-partisan voter mobilization drives targeting student populations ahead of the midterms.

• Teacher Preparation Program Oversight: State education boards reviewed tightened evaluation standards linking credentialing programs directly to early-career classroom retention metrics.

ECONOMY

• U.S. stocks mixed/closed lower on Nov. 2: S&P 500 fell ~0.5%, Nasdaq ~1.1% (tech/AI weakness after prior sell-off), while the Dow rose ~0.4%; oil prices plunged on Iran diplomacy hopes.
• Petrol prices were elevated (approaching or hitting records under Trump amid the Iran conflict), with inflation and affordability as top voter concerns heading into midterms.
• The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 points to 4.85% (highest since 2008), citing inflation and Iran-war-related energy costs.
• Broader market focus included AI spending concerns, upcoming jobs data, and midterm uncertainty affecting risk appetite.

• Market Rebound on Oil Pullback: U.S. stock index futures rebounded strongly from the previous week's sell-offs, aided by sharp drops in global oil prices.

• AI Capital Expenditure Caution: Wall Street continued evaluating tech sector valuations following heavy institutional re-evaluations of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending.

• International Currency Shifts: The U.S. dollar experienced upward movement against the Japanese yen while European markets posted modest gains.

• Creator Economy Startup Funding: Venture platforms expanded dedicated funding vehicles targeting sports, entertainment, and digital creator economy enterprises.

TECHNOLOGY

• Marvell agreed to acquire Lumentum in a ~$115 billion all-stock AI connectivity deal (one of the largest tech deals of the year).
• Anthropic’s amended S-1 filing disclosed ~$17 billion in Q3 revenue (sharp YoY growth) but a large net loss and ~$895 billion in multi-year compute/infrastructure commitments.
• Apple reported strong quarterly revenue (~$114.5 billion) but warned of rising memory costs pressuring margins; shares reacted negatively.
• Palantir reported strong Q3 results with U.S. commercial revenue surpassing government revenue for the first time.
• Other notes included AI-related market volatility, cyberattacks on European supermarket refrigeration systems, and various AI model/deal developments.

• Grok Bot Operational Costs: OpenAI and AI industry observers highlighted scaling cost pressures, with platform leaders noting that running intensive conversational models remains unsustainably high relative to subscription revenue.

• Cyberattacks on Regional Apps: Russian emergency alert mobile applications suffered massive coordinated cyberattacks that temporarily disrupted public notification feeds.

• Sports-Wellness Tech Pilots: Regional innovation hubs launched specialized technology integration cohorts to measure fan engagement impacts ahead of major international sporting events.

• Global Crypto Investigations: Tech and financial regulators monitored international probes into major digital asset exchange security breaches and tracing initiatives.

HEALTH

• A Washington state resident died from bird flu complications after exposure to infected cattle (first such U.S. death noted in recent reporting for the period).
• The FDA approved the first generic version of lenacapavir (a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection), expected to cost ~$40 annually in many low- and middle-income countries.
• A child died of measles in New York—the state’s first such death in 30 years—amid ongoing outbreaks.
• ACA/marketplace premiums were projected to rise ~13% in 2027 (following a large prior increase), with affordability concerns highlighted; Medicare Advantage plan changes affected millions.
• Other items included dengue outbreaks in Florida and ongoing measles issues in Pennsylvania.

• Public Health Vaccine Outreach: Health agencies ramped up regional communication campaigns to drive seasonal influenza and updated booster immunization rates heading into winter.

• Healthcare Tech Hackathon Outcomes: Innovations combining AI and blockchain security to safeguard electronic medical records secured top awards in national developer challenges.

• Mental Health Resource Access: Federal health bodies released new funding allocations aimed at expanding crisis intervention counseling lines for rural communities.

SPORTS

• Point of Law (trained by Ciaron Maher) won the 2026 Melbourne Cup; stablemates finished 2nd and 3rd.
• The Asian Football Confederation postponed the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia (from early 2027 to late 2027/early 2028) due to security concerns from Houthi attacks.
• NFL: Chicago Bears beat Seattle Seahawks 34–17 on Monday Night Football (Caleb Williams and defense key); Detroit Lions handed Minnesota Vikings their first loss (19–15).
• NBA and NHL action continued with various results (e.g., Lakers strong performances, multiple NHL games).
• College basketball season tips-off notes and other pro/college schedules filled the slate.

• F1 World Championship History: Kimi Antonelli made motorsports history by securing the Formula 1 World Championship title following a high-stakes Grand Prix finish in Mexico.

• Premier League Shifts: Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, lifting them to the top of the Premier League table.

• MotoGP Championship Battle: Marc Marquez claimed victory at the Malaysian MotoGP, extending his dominant lead at the top of the championship standings.

• Intercontinental Marathon Records: Elite athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia broke longstanding course records during the 48th Istanbul Marathon.

These reflect the most prominent stories circulating in reporting for Nov. 2–3, 2026 (Election Eve/Day period). News can evolve quickly; midterms dominated many categories.

EDUCATION SPECIAL
TOP US EDUCATION NEWS TODAY
TOP WORLD EDUCATION NEWS TODAY

U.S. Education News Today

• Midterm Election Stakes & Committee Shifts: As voters head to the polls for the 2026 midterms, congressional control hangs in the balance, with Democrats actively vying to take back the House Education Committee. If successful, incoming leadership plans to heavily ramp up oversight of the Department of Education while prioritizing federal action on college affordability and relief from crushing student debt.

• Federal Teacher's Union Lawsuits Over Loan Forgiveness: The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), alongside several individual borrowers, has filed a formal lawsuit against the administration, alleging that the U.S. Department of Education is unlawfully dragging its feet and delaying debt relief decisions under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• DOJ Crackdown on FAFSA "Ghost Student" Fraud: Federal authorities have made multiple arrests in connection with a sophisticated FAFSA scam. Investigators uncovered networks using fraudulent identities to establish hundreds of "ghost student" accounts to harvest financial aid funds.

• Pushback on Proposed 2030 Census Changes: Higher education and K-12 advocacy groups are raising serious alarms over proposed alterations to the 2030 Census. The administration's push to eliminate specific demographic and identity questions is drawing sharp criticism from educators who rely on accurate youth and student counts for funding and resource distribution.

• Higher Education Accreditation Overhauls: The U.S. Department of Education has officially finalized new rules aimed at reforming and modernizing higher education accreditation processes, shifting emphasis toward institutional accountability, transparency, and value metrics.

• Admissions Lawsuit Dismissal Involving Harvard: A federal district court judge issued a narrow ruling dismissing a Trump administration lawsuit that sought to compel Harvard University to hand over comprehensive institutional admissions data to the federal government.

World Education News Today

• UK Considers £450m EU Student Scheme Alignment: British officials have signaled a willingness to commit roughly £450 million annually to allow EU students to pay home-fee tuition rates, though the move is strictly contingent on the UK gaining entry into the bloc's broader "Made in Europe" industrial research framework.

• UK Graduate Visa Adjustments in 2026 Budget: Following the release of the national budget, the UK government announced structural updates to post-study work pathways, extending the graduate route to two years specifically for international graduates emerging from "high-compliance universities" with strong labor market placement outcomes.

• Mandatory Student Mental Health Interventions in India: Regional authorities, such as the Gujarat government, have mandated comprehensive mental health support systems across affiliated schools for Grades 9 through 12, requiring dedicated School Wellness Teams and peer-support frameworks.

• Times Higher Education Winds Down BMI GlobalEd: Times Higher Education announced the closure of its BMI GlobalEd recruitment events arm by the end of the year, citing persistent macroeconomic pressures and shifting dynamics across the international student recruitment market.

• Irish High Court Overturns Unjust Student Visa Denial: In a notable win for international equity, the Irish High Court successfully overturned a Department of Justice decision that refused a study visa to a Palestinian student, pointing to significant and demonstrable errors in the original refusal framework.

• UK University Sector Mergers and Expansion: The higher education landscape in the UK continues to shift amid financial constraints, highlighted by unique structural consolidations—such as the "football university" merging directly with a prominent contemporary music school.

New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible | EdSource https://edsource.org/2026/miriam-pawel-uc-history/769359 

California voters decide future of schools and funding | EdSource https://edsource.org/2026/california-voters-decide-future-of-schools-and-funding/769598 

How ProPublica Is Covering the 2026 Midterm Elections — ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/propublica-approach-2026-midterm-elections 

Documenting the Aftermath of Deadly Flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico — ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/ruidoso-new-mexico-floods-fire 

The “Circle of Doom” Keeping Unhoused Americans From the Polls – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/the-circle-of-doom-keeping-unhoused-americans-from-the-polls/ 

How Brazil Broke the Far-Right “Curse” – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/how-brazil-broke-the-far-right-curse/ 

The visuals behind the vote: what shaped Louisiana’s ‘I Voted’ sticker | The Lens https://thelensnola.org/2026/11/03/the-visuals-behind-the-vote-what-shaped-louisianas-i-voted-sticker/ 

Court won’t intervene in California ballot dispute | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/11/court-wont-intervene-in-california-ballot-dispute/ 

Colleges Are Tempting Other Schools’ Donors to Give to Them Instead - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/us/colleges-unaffiliated-donors.html 

Opinion | Welcome to Educational Choice. Why Aren’t You Smiling? - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/opinion/school-choice-education.html 

Supreme Court to Hear Catholic Schools’ Challenge to Colorado Aid Rules - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/us/politics/supreme-court-colorado-catholic-schools-discrimination.html 

Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I. - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/us/google-search-schools-restrict-ai.html 

Blast from the past: Elections are looking tight in Florida - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/03/blast-from-the-past-elections-are-looking-tight-in-florida-01145336 

‘We forgot what it's like to be populist’: Republicans see Trump’s 2024 crumbling - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/03/poll-trump-gop-coalition-fractures-elections-01145084 

'Clean energy is going to win out': Permitting bill tests greens' faith - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/03/renewable-energy-environmentalists-permitting-split-01143886 

The affordability election that teaches Democrats nothing - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/03/democrats-affordability-2026-midterms-cost-living-01145086 

Midterm Election Updates: Voters Hit the Polls - LIVE - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/storyline/live/2026/11/03/midterm-election-results/capitol-agenda-how-to-watch-election-day-with-us 

Double your donations to NonDoc during NewsMatch https://nondoc.com/2026/11/03/double-your-donations-to-nondoc-during-newsmatch/ 

El voto hispano crece, pero su poder político sigue en desarrollo – Growing Your Small Business https://miltonramirez.org/2026/11/03/hispanos-crecen-no-su-poder-politico/ 

TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS NOVEMBER 3, 2026

   

TODAY’S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY’S BEST BLOG POSTS

  NOVEMBER 3, 2026

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Here are the top stories for Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, one list per category. Several are late-breaking, so figures may shift overnight.

U.S. NEWS

1. Florida Learjet crash kills 9. The NTSB says evidence at the scene indicates the jet began breaking apart in the air near West Palm Beach. The crew had reported turbulence and icing at cruising altitude after leaving Austin for the Bahamas, and weather is a major focus. The dead include a 20-year-old co-pilot and tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife and their two children. About 600 people were evacuated from a nearby mobile home community. AP News Summary at 11:39 p.m. EST +2
2. Southwest flooding. Rain is clearing, but flood risk stays high across the Southwest. One person died in Flagstaff and a second death is suspected to be weather-related. Evacuations were ordered along the San Juan River in New Mexico, which could keep rising. dailyrecordnews
3. First Texas indictment of a federal immigration agent. A Houston grand jury indicted an ICE agent on aggravated assault charges for striking a construction worker with an unmarked ICE vehicle. The district attorney called ICE’s account “false” and “reckless.” havanatimes
4. Planned Afghan deportations via Pakistan. AP reports the administration plans to deport Afghan immigrants through Pakistan. One advocacy newsletter says more than 150 detainees were staged in Louisiana for a flight as early as today, with lawyers filing emergency restraining orders. That detail is from a partisan newsletter, so confirm it against AP. havanatimesSubstack
5. Judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials. A federal judge dismissed charges against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden, citing “weaponization” of the Justice Department. DOJ may still seek a grand jury indictment. dailyrecordnews

POLITICS

1. Final forecasts before Election Day. Nate Silver’s model gives Democrats an 82% chance of taking the Senate and 96% for the House, with a 9.4-point generic-ballot lead. Decision Desk HQ is more cautious, at 65% for the Senate and 84% for the House. If polls overstate Democrats by about four points, the Senate could stay 52–48 Republican. More than 44 million ballots are already cast. Democrats likely to gain control of Congress in US midterm elections as Senate lead expands +3
2. Supreme Court refuses to intervene on California ballots. The justices declined to force California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots the administration flagged as likely noncitizen voters. dailyrecordnews
3. Court order against DOJ/DHS pressure on election officials. Judge Trina Thompson barred the administration from threatening or intimidating election officials, with the order running through Nov. 16. A further hearing is set for Nov. 13. The administration has appealed. CBS also reports the 9th Circuit granted a stay of some ruling pending appeal. The excerpt I saw doesn’t say which ruling, so check whether it touches Thompson’s order. Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal charges +3
4. Dueling closing messages. Democrats are focusing on voters’ economic frustrations. Trump spent his last big pre-election day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeover in Washington and calling opponents dangerous radicals, while acknowledging the midterms may not go well for his party. dailyrecordnews
5. Alaska certification fight. A federal judge rejected a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to block certification of the Senate race if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses to Mary Peltola. havanatimes
6. Michigan Senate controversy. Michigan Democrats are weighing their options after Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate. NPR
7. Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after a stroke. His office says he had arm numbness at his son’s hockey game and was transferred to Johns Hopkins. He is responding well to treatment. His chief of staff says he is expected to make a full recovery. Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke +2

WORLD AFFAIRS

1. Iran war: strikes and talks at once. A U.S. official says American forces conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Netanyahu wants new strikes, and Trump hasn’t committed. Iran says it has a two-day plan to reopen Hormuz and resume talks if its demands are met. Iranian negotiators left Qatari-mediated talks with a draft proposal circulating, and two tankers reportedly struck mines in the strait. dailyrecordnewsjustsecurity
2. Russian strike on Ukrainian aid hub. Ukrainian officials say 26 people were killed at an aid distribution center and nearby shelter in the Kherson region. The attack came as a limited ceasefire expired. dailyrecordnews
3. Ukraine diplomacy and escalation. Envoy Witkoff says U.S., Ukrainian and Russian officials will hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week. Ukraine also hit a Russian oil refinery, ending a pause on such strikes. timesofisraelfdd
4. Gaza and Hebron. Israeli forces killed at least five people in Gaza. In the West Bank, the IDF ended an 11-day siege of Hebron that displaced thousands. foreignexchanges
5. Bulgaria’s presidential runoff. Acting President Iliana Yotova won, after a campaign emphasizing no additional arms for Ukraine. aa
6. Germany protests. More than 200 people were arrested following Gen Z protests. aa
7. UN mission in Western Sahara ends. The UN peacekeeping mission ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. NPR

U.S. EDUCATION

1. Harvard wins dismissal of DOJ lawsuit. A federal judge tossed the suit over admissions data, ruling DOJ skipped required procedural steps before suing. dailyrecordnews
2. Federal privacy-law enforcement on school policies. The Education Department opened probes of three California districts over ethnic studies activities. DOJ sued a Maryland district under PPRA and FERPA over how staff handled a student’s name, even after the district revised its policy. k12dive
3. Teachers’ union sues over PSLF delays. The AFT filed a class action alleging some borrowers have waited nearly two years for paperwork processing. Separately, the administration dropped its appeals over a rule that would have let it disqualify employers from the program. wburfoxbaltimore
4. Education on the ballot. Tomorrow’s elections include governors’ races that could reshape graduation requirements, state superintendent races that could bring more voucher oversight, and measures on who plays which sports. Arizona’s ESA fight and Texas State Board of Education races are among those to watch. chalkbeat
5. ETS data breach. Sen. Bill Cassidy demanded answers about a hack that exposed millions of California students’ private information. k12dive
6. Attendance and special ed. New reports find truancy-law approaches are less effective than family engagement at fighting chronic absenteeism. Special education state complaints rose 7% to 10,610. k12dive

ECONOMY

1. Oil tumbles on Iran talks. WTI settled near $96.50 on hopes of diplomacy. Brent had risen nearly 14% in October. Bloombergwealthenhancement
2. Stocks split. The Dow rose 0.41% to 51,983.98, the S&P 500 fell 0.51% to 7,541.40 and the Nasdaq dropped 1.07% to 25,164.32. CNBC
3. Fed on hold. Rates held at 3.75%–4%. Q3 GDP grew 3.4% and core PCE inflation is 3.1%. wealthenhancement
4. Manufacturing beat. The ISM manufacturing index came in at 55.5, stronger than expected. babypips
5. Friday’s jobs report. Economists expect roughly 55,000–65,000 new jobs, up from 29,000 in September. wealthenhancement
6. Gold rebounds. Gold rose about 1.3% to near $3,947 as cheaper oil eased inflation worries. Goldman raised its December oil forecast to $105 Brent and $94 WTI, citing disruption risk. babypipsCNBC

TECHNOLOGY

1. Nasdaq-100 enters a correction. It fell 1.4% to close more than 10% below its Oct. 6 peak, its third correction of the year, on AI-spending worries. Bloomberg
2. Apple beats but shares slip. Revenue was $114.48 billion, up 12%, with EPS of $2.10, both ahead of estimates. The stock still fell after hours. It was the first earnings call under CEO John Ternus. biggodigg
3. Anthropic’s amended IPO filing. (Disclosure: Anthropic makes me.) Q3 revenue was roughly $17 billion, but quarter-over-quarter growth slowed to about 47% from 144% in Q2, and the net loss was $23.29 billion. The filing lists about $895 billion in mostly compute-related commitments and a planned Nasdaq listing under ANT. mjtsaidigg
4. OpenAI shrinks its funding round. It cut the round to up to $20 billion from $30 billion, per the Financial Times. The valuation is reported at $1.25 trillion. Substackdigg
5. Binance hack fallout. Hackers allegedly linked to North Korea stole more than $6 billion, the largest crypto hack ever. Binance has seen $3.6 billion in withdrawals since. Axiosnews
6. Alert-app cyberattacks. Ukraine and Russia both reported hacks of emergency alert apps. Ukrainian users got false warnings of high radiation in Kyiv. dailyrecordnews
7. Data-center backlash. Local opposition has reportedly delayed nearly $200 billion in U.S. projects over grid and health concerns. digg

HEALTH

1. New York’s first measles death in 30+ years. A child in Lewis County died, and the state issued an emergency order. The CDC counts 4,852 U.S. cases this year. That is the most since 1991. New York state reports 1st measles-associated death in over 30 years - ABC News +2
2. Early, heavy flu season. Flu hospitalizations hit their highest mid-October level since 2010–11. A mutated H1N1 strain is driving it. The first pediatric flu death of the season has been reported. What to watch this respiratory season, from H1N1 to mRNA vaccines +2
3. First season of an mRNA flu vaccine. It’s licensed for people 50 and older. The CDC vaccine advisory committee hasn’t met in 2026 amid legal challenges. jhuchiefhealthcareexecutive
4. ACA open enrollment is under way. It began Nov. 1 in most states. Enroll by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1 coverage. Enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, and carrier exits have grown to nine. 9 Things to Watch for the 2027 ACA Open Enrollment Period +2
5. Where Murphy fits. His stroke is covered under Politics above.

SPORTS

1. Monday Night Football: Bears 34, Seahawks 17.
2. NFL Week 8 upsets. Detroit beat Minnesota 19–15 to hand the Vikings their first loss. Arizona beat Dallas 33–30 in overtime. Tampa Bay shut out Atlanta 16–0 without completing a pass. Washington beat Philadelphia 27–10. Denver’s comeback win over Kansas City put it atop the AFC West. srnnewswfnz
3. Lamar Jackson needs thumb surgery. His injury leaves the Ravens’ season uncertain. wfnz
4. Valkyries win the WNBA title. Gabby Williams scored 30 as Golden State beat Atlanta 68–63 in Game 7 for its first championship. thegrio
5. Brewers champions, lockout looming. Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay 4–1 in Game 5 for its first World Series title. The CBA expires Dec. 1, so a lockout is possible. Sports Illustratedfultonsun
6. NBA Monday. Lakers 138, Heat 117; Thunder 117, Cavaliers 112; Rockets 109, Celtics 93.

LA Times: The Prayer that the Catholic Bishops Should Have Offered for Trump https://dianeravitch.net/2026/11/02/la-times-the-prayer-that-the-catholic-bishops-should-have-offered-for-trump/ via @dianeravitch 

Should Publicly Funded Catholic Preschools Be Allowed to Discriminate? https://dianeravitch.net/2026/11/02/should-publicly-funded-catholic-preschools-be-aallowed-to-discriminate/ via @dianeravitch 

Texas Public Schools Are Under Attack: Consider the Case of Austin https://dianeravitch.net/2026/11/02/anonymous-texas-public-schools-are-under-attack-consider-the-case-of-austin/ via @dianeravitch 

Big Education Ape: "TRUMP'S NIGHTMARE BEFORE THE MIDTERMS" https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/11/trumps-nightmare-before-midterms.html 

Big Education Ape: "LIE TO ME: THE MIDTERM REPRISE" https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/11/lie-to-me-midterm-reprise.html 

Big Education Ape: "STARVE IT, BREAK IT, BLAME IT": THE RIGHT-WING PLAYBOOK ON PUBLIC EDUCATION — AND WHY BORROWERS ARE PAYING THE PRICE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/11/starve-it-break-it-blame-it-right-wing.html 

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS NOVEMBER 2, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/11/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0258879632.html 

Big Education Ape: MORNING NEWS UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/11/morning-news-update-november-2-2026.html 

Elections Matter: Part 2 – School Finance 101 https://schoolfinance101.com/2026/11/02/elections-matter-part-2/ 

glen brown: We Need a Real Congress to Stop the Illegal War https://teacherpoetmusicianglenbrown.blogspot.com/2026/11/we-need-real-congress-to-stop-illegal.html 

Home Visits Can Re-Engage Chronically Absent Students    Education Research Report https://educationresearchreport.blogspot.com/ 

“What ‘Sold a Story’ Misses About Direct Instruction”    Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/ 

REWIND: They Call Us Eric Bauza https://blog.angryasianman.com/2026/11/rewind-they-call-us-eric-bauza.html 

TurboVote https://aft.turbovote.org/ 

NCCSA - Network For Public Education https://networkforpubliceducation.org/nccsa/ 

88 Reasons Why Children Don’t Read Well, and What to Do About It - Nancy Bailey's Education Website https://nancyebailey.com/2018/04/15/76-reasons-and-more-why-children-dont-read-well-and-what-to-do-about-it/ 

Teacher Tom: Not to Correct, But to Expand https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2026/11/not-to-correct-but-to-expand.html 

10th Period: BREAKING: Ohio Appellate Court Finds Vouchers Unconstitutional | National Education Policy Center https://nepc.colorado.edu/blog/breaking-ohio 

In which NYC Department of Education proves once again it has little regard for student privacy DOE proposed and Mayoral appointees on the Panel for Ed Policy extended a contract with PowerSchool whch has the worst privacy record of any ed tech company https://leoniehaimson.substack.com/p/in-which-nyc-department-of-education 

Special Privacy Briefing for NYC parents on Nov. 10 at 8 PM; please sign up now! | Class Size Matters Special Privacy Briefing  | A clearinghouse for information on class size & the proven benefits of smaller classes https://classsizematters.org/draft-privacy-briefing-post/ 

Weekend Quotables There are Dem leaders who would prefer a MAGA election win to uniting with the left. MICHAEL KLONSKY https://michaelklonsky.substack.com/p/weekend-quotables-820 

TRUMP IN THE NEWS TODAY
VOTE NOVEMBER 3RD

Here are the top news stories involving President Donald Trump and his administration heading into Election Day:

1. Final Midterm Pitch: "Landslide" Claim & Veto Warnings

• The Story: Closing out his campaign tour on the eve of the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump expressed confidence that Republicans would hold Congress, asserting that "if our people vote, we win in a landslide".

• Key Context: Outlining his strategic outlook on the Pod Force One podcast, Trump acknowledged the possibility of losing majorities in Congress, declaring he is prepared to become "Mr. Veto". He noted that a few months of continuous executive vetoes would force Democrats to negotiate deals with his administration.

2. Supreme Court Rejects Administration’s California Ballot Challenge

• The Story: The U.S. Supreme Court issued an unsigned, single-line order denying a late emergency petition from the Trump Department of Justice.

• The Impact: The ruling rejects the federal government's bid to force California election officials to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots over allegations regarding voter eligibility, allowing those ballots to be processed normally.

3. Diplomatic Push on Iran & Military Stance

• The Story: Addressing reporters while returning from campaign stops, Vice President JD Vance confirmed that active, high-level diplomatic talks are underway with Iranian officials.

• Administration Position: Vance indicated that both he and President Trump feel positive about the prospects for a negotiated settlement. However, the administration emphasized that all options—both kinetic and non-kinetic—remain firmly on the table if talks falter.

4. White House Unveils Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation

• The Story: President Trump hosted an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to mark the completion of the $14 million renovation of the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

• The Background: The project faced scrutiny over its final cost and timeline, which ran several months late, but served as one of the administration's high-profile public appearances directly preceding Election Night.

5. Final Surge of Farm Relief & Agricultural Orders

• The Story: Leading up to the midterms, the Trump administration announced a major $15 billion agricultural relief package aimed at supporting American farmers.

• Policy Actions: Alongside the financial package, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) executed executive actions expanding the use of off-road dyed diesel for farm logistics, increasing livestock sales transparency, and relaxing select wolf management rules to protect cattle.

6. Administration Touts 30-Event Blitz & Record Campaign Pace

• The Story: The White House released an official summary detailing President Trump’s campaign travel schedule over the past month, highlighting 30 events across 20 states in 32 days.

• Highlights: The blitz included 21 standalone rallies and 4 doubleheaders across competitive midterm battlegrounds. White House officials announced that Trump will monitor election returns directly from the White House.

7. Post-Election Executive Strategy & Regulatory Plans

• The Story: Reporting from White House communications reveals that the administration has prepared a series of executive orders to deploy regardless of the election outcome.

• Focus Areas: The administration's planned executive actions cover housing cost relief, energy production permits, tariffs, and immigration enforcement measures designed to function without legislative authorization from Capitol Hill.

Chaos and campaigning in the final day before the election - LIVE · 2026 Midterm Elections Live Updates - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/storyline/live/2026/11/02/midterm-election-eve 

Justice Kagan: firing point blank in Smith & Wesson v. Estados Unidos de Mexico | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/11/justice-kagan-firing-point-blank-in-smith-wesson-v-estados-unidos-de-mexico/ 

N.Y.C. Schools Are Deeply Segregated. These Students Demand Change. - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/nyregion/nyc-schools-are-deeply-segregated-these-students-demand-change.html?unlocked_article_code=1.NVE.idmb.V4Gp-Hu_vLr1&smid=nytcore-ios-share 

Is Montgomery affirmative action’s final chapter? | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/11/is-montgomery-affirmative-actions-final-chapter/ 

Midterms Vibe Check - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/briefing/midterms-vibe-check.html 

A Test for Trump’s Disinformation Operation – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/trump-midterm-elections-rallies-lying-disinformation-elon-musk-talarico-paxton-el-sayed/ 

OPINION: A warning: The midterm elections and Trump’s response carry big implications for US education - The Hechinger Report https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-a-warning-the-midterm-elections-and-trumps-response-carry-big-implications-for-us-education/ 

Weingarten: Vote for Education - Rio Grande Guardian https://riograndeguardian.com/stories/weingarten-vote-for-education,89284 

House Democrats Demand Answers on 500+ U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents — ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/american-citizens-ice-detention-congress-impact 

On Abortion Rights, Nevada Offers a Perfect Snapshot of the Midterms – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/on-abortion-rights-nevada-offers-a-perfect-snapshot-of-the-midterms/

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene in California ballots dispute | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/11/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-intervene-in-california-ballots-dispute/ 

Haley Stevens Turned Michigan’s Senate Race Into a Soap Opera – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/haley-stevens-turned-michigans-senate-race-into-a-soap-opera/ 

Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Demanding Harvard Admissions Data - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/us/harvard-admissions-trump-lawsuit-dismissed.html 

Chaos and campaigning in the final day before the election - LIVE - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/storyline/live/2026/11/02/midterm-election-eve/bill-clinton-cuts-ad-for-keisha-lance-bottoms 

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo delays year-round operations until 2029 after campus opposition | EdSource https://edsource.org/updates/cal-poly-delays-year-round-operations-until-2029-after-campus-opposition

Supreme Court to hear case on religious freedom and Colorado’s universal preschool program | EdSource https://edsource.org/updates/supreme-court-to-hear-case-on-religious-freedom-and-colorados-universal-preschool-program 

Courts check Trump’s attempts to hire or fire federal prosecutors - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/02/donald-trump-fire-federal-prosecutors-rulings 

The Bigot’s Wager – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/the-bigots-wager/ 

Court will hear arguments in January on six-person juries, religious zoning dispute | SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/11/court-will-hear-arguments-in-january-on-six-person-juries-religious-zoning-dispute/ 

Buses Serving Jewish Schools Are Vandalized With Swastikas in Brooklyn - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/nyregion/jewish-school-buses-swastikas-brooklyn.html 

Judge tosses Trump administration’s admissions records lawsuit against Harvard - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/02/trump-harvard-admissions-record-lawsuit-01145313 

How GOP Election Boards Are Attacking College Voters – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/gop-college-campus-early-voting-locations-university-ballots-poll-tax-turnout/ 

GOP grows anxious over Jamie Davis in Louisiana Senate race | The Lens https://thelensnola.org/2026/11/02/louisiana-senate-race-jamie-davis-julia-letlow/ 

What the voter records of California’s billionaires reveal - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/02/what-the-voter-records-of-californias-billionaires-reveal-01144064 

Give Health Care Workers a Break - Progressive.org https://progressive.org/op-eds/give-health-care-workers-a-break-hower-20261102/ 

Rejecting Trump’s Administrative War - Progressive.org https://progressive.org/latest/rejecting-trumps-administrative-war-furshong-20261102/ 

On the Eve of the Midterms Trump’s Closing Argument Is About Algae – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/on-the-eve-of-the-midterms-trumps-closing-argument-is-about-algae/ 

A Democratic Betrayal and GOP Panic: The Wild Finale of the Midterms – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/stress-test-video-podcast-election-eve-michigan-haley-stevens-polling/

On the House - Progressive.org https://progressive.org/magazine/on-the-house-tuhus-20261102/ 

Rick Jackson sounds alarm over Georgia's sluggish rural early voting https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/10/rick-jackson-sounds-alarm-over-sluggish-rural-early-voting/ 

US to mediate new round of negotiations to end Russia-Ukraine war - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/02/us-negotiations-end-russia-ukraine-war-01145902 

Ballot error found in Fresno Unified school board races days before election | EdSource https://edsource.org/updates/ballot-error-found-in-fresno-unified-school-board-races-days-before-election 

Republicans Can Blame Trump for Their Midterm Woes - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/11/03/republicans-2026-blame-trump-01145671 

The Told-You-So Primary Starts Tomorrow - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/11/03/midterms-2028-primary-election-parties-01145701