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2026 elections live updates on final day of midterm voting to determine Senate and House control

Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics, upending conventional wisdom. But now, Democrats see signs that Hispanics could shift back, pointing to widespread frustration with the state of the economy and immigration enforcement, and Mr. Trump’s sagging approval ratings. Hispanics make up more…

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Why some Texas Democrats are forecasting a “Hispanic hurricane” in midterms

Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics, upending conventional wisdom and setting back the Democratic Party’s hopes of making the state competitive. But now, Hispanics may be coming back.  They’re frustrated with the state of the economy and  concerned about the Trump administration’s…

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Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui, Sweden’s Andreas Almgren win 2026 NYC Marathon, as runners and crowds take to the streets

Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui won her second 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, finishing the women’s division in 2:24:35. Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the men’s division in his marathon debut. Tens of thousands of runners from around the world take part in the iconic race through all five New York City boroughs, starting in Staten Island and…

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French police clash with some protesters again as demonstrations continue in nation’s cities

French police fired tear gas and clashed with some protesters on Saturday as thousands marched across France again in largely peaceful demonstrations against soaring living costs and police violence.  Police said about 70,000 people demonstrated in Paris alone. France’s interior ministry said about 320,000 people rallied nationwide. In the southern port city of Marseille, demonstrators…

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Russian drone kills 14 at Ukraine train station, but local truce credited to Melania Trump brings some hope

Kherson, Ukraine — A jet-powered Russian drone hit two passenger trains stopped at a station in Dnipro in central Ukraine Thursday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 14 more, including a 40-year-old man whose legs were amputated, officials said. A Russian cruise missile killed two 15-year-old girls in the northern city of Chernihiv, meanwhile, and…

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