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Airline passenger seeks $5 million after being jabbed by used hypodermic needle left in seatback pocket

Exclusive: “The airlines have absolutely perfected the art of dehumanizing their customers,” the plaintiff’s attorney Abram Bohrer told The Independent

The Independent UK

‘Trump would have charged for the water’: Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger stops her victory speech midway to offer water to an unwell supporter

On Wednesday, Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger won the gubernatorial elections, making her the first female governor-elect of Virginia. After the results were announced, confirming her victory, Spanberger held a press conference to celebrate with her supporters.

The Mary Sue

A former teacher shot by student, 6, wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal

A Virginia jury has awarded $10 million to a former teacher in a lawsuit that accused an administrator of ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun before the teacher was shot

The Independent UK

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Socialism Didn't Work In Argentina. It Won't Work For America Either.

To understand this week's election, look to economic and political lessons from Argentina.

Reason

Pressure on Republicans after California map vote gives Democrats critical win

Focus shifts to other states where Trump is pushing for redrawn districts as parties race to seize midterm advantage

The Guardian - US

What Tuesday’s elections mean for the future of abortion rights

Democrats’ commanding victories have breathed new life into the reproductive health fight

The Guardian - US

2025 Government Shutdown: How Much It’s Costing Workers in Every State

The 2025 government shutdown is now the longest funding lapse in U.S. history, surpassing the 2018-2019 shutdown that previously held the record at 35 days.

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Women’s Issues Just Won the Election

From childcare to abortion, voters weighed in.

Marie Claire

Jury deliberates in $40M lawsuit filed against administrator by teacher who was shot by 6-year-old

A jury in Virginia has started deliberations in a lawsuit filed against a former school administrator accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun hours before a teacher was shot

The Independent UK

Newsom taking victory lap after Democratic wins by posting AI images of baby Trump

Last night’s elections saw Democrats win major victories in New York City, California, Virginia, and New Jersey

The Independent UK

‘They’re really bad for the party’: Republican strategists say Democrats now have the momentum into 2026

ELECTION 2025: Republicans now admit: They’re losing the argument over the shutdown, and prices haven’t come down. So, John Bowden asks, ‘Now what?’

The Independent UK

The under-the-radar factor that helped Democrats win in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia

As the AI land rush accelerates, local fights over water, power, and land may shape who wins and loses in American politics.

Fortune

Election results' message: Americans want things cheaper

ABC exit polling found the economy was the top issue for Virginia voters.

Axios

Bret Baier pours cold water on Fox News downplaying Democrats’ blue wave: ‘It’s a big loss’

‘You can say that these states were traditionally blue, but you can also say that heading in, there was some thought that – especially in New Jersey – [Jack] Ciattarelli would do better,’ Bret Baier noted on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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Latin Times

Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Aim At Republicans After Electoral Defeats: 'If You Don't Deliver What You Promise, Then Don't Expect Return Customers'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again slammed the Republican party, this time because of the party's defeats in New York City, New Jersey, Cincinnati and Virginia

Roll Call

Democratic wins ignite questions about Trump’s midterm coattails - Roll Call

Halfway to the midterm, some say election results demonstrate the equivalent of the "check-engine light" for Republicans.

We Got This Covered

Virginia woman wins $150K after asking ChatGPT for lottery numbers, then decides she doesn’t want the money

“I’m like, ChatGPT, talk to me…"

The Guardian - US

Democrats set historic records on election night. Here are six of the firsts they accomplished

From Virginia’s first female governor to New York’s first Muslim mayor, Tuesday’s elections secured trailblazing wins

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Axios

How Spanberger, Sherrill will address high electricity costs after winning elections

Electricity prices played a big role in both New Jersey and Virginia.

Roll Call

12 things I think I think after Tuesday’s elections - Roll Call

Votes are still being counted, but it's clear Democrats had a decisive win in the 2025 elections. Here are some initial takeaways.

The Independent UK

Five biggest takeaways from Democrats’ blue tsunami election night that should have Trump worried

ELECTION 2025 ANALYSIS: Record voter turnout, a revolt against Trump and DOGE in Virginia, affordability remains a throughline and all should worry Trump, Mike Johnson and the Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. Plus, one tough lesson for Democrats

Axios

A big blue wave for Democrats, and two paths forward

"The Democratic Party is back," declared House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The Guardian - US

Democrats have racked up election wins across America – but they would do well not to misread the results

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York and gubernatorial wins in Virginia and New Jersey have given Democrats a night better than they dared hope for

Euronews

Democrat Zohran Mamdani defeats Cuomo to become New York City's mayor

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City's mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a historic election with over 2 million votes cast.

Benzinga

Zohran Mamdani's Historic Victory Earns Him Congratulations From Bill Ackman, Bernie Sanders — Trump Wasn't 'On The Ballot,' Says President

President Donald Trump blamed GOP losses on his absence from the ballot and the drag of a prolonged federal shutdown as Democrats notched a string of high-profile wins on Tuesday, as Zohran Mamdani captured the New York City mayoralty, Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) won Virginia's governorship and Mikie Sherrill flipped New…

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