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Colom Defeats Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate Race — 4dDemocrat Scott Colom held a narrow, growing lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s still-uncalled Senate race as officials continued reviewing ballots and both sides prepared for possible legal challenges. If the lead holds, Colom would become the first Black person elected by popular vote to represent Mississippi in the Senate.

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Montana Approves $15.4 Billion NorthWestern-Black Hills MergerBusiness — 1dMontana’s Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills merger in a 3-2 vote, clearing the final major regulatory hurdle and allowing the utilities to combine as Bright Horizon Energy. Supporters cited potential efficiencies and savings, while opponents and public commenters raised concerns about customer rates, local control, and access to Colstrip power; approval included conditions addressing the utility’s power plans.

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Priya Raman The 3-2 approval with conditions on power plans is a start, but rate hikes for customers still feel likely after this merger.

Billionaire Leon Black Sues Rep. Garcia for $7.25 Million — Nov 5, 2026Leon Black sued Rep. Garcia for $7.25 million after Garcia said Black was at the center of Epstein's crimes and survivors named him in abuse; Black denies all of it.

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Chris Dalton Politicians like Garcia should face consequences for linking someone to Epstein's crimes without solid proof.

Abu Dhabi Talks End Without Breakthrough — 1dUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Paris as trilateral peace talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia began in Abu Dhabi, discussing negotiations, defense and energy resilience, and the Black Sea. Sybiha also raised expanded security and economic cooperation, including joint drone production, while Rubio emphasized Washington’s goal of a durable peace and the need for Kyiv and Moscow to accept any postwar security guarantees.

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Byron Donalds elected Florida governor as first Black Republican — Nov 4, 2026Byron Donalds edges David Jolly in a tight race, becoming Florida’s first Black governor and the first Black Republican elected governor in U.S. history while pledging to hold the free-state course.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Durda Launches 30-Piece Women’s Jewelry CollectionBusiness — 5dDurda Jewelry Co. has launched a women’s collection of minimalist bracelets, rings and necklaces that shares the design language and gold, white-gold and black finishes of its men’s line. Separately, the company says black versions of its Square Chain and Wave Cuff bracelets sold out, while lighter finishes remain available.

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Jared Kim Minimalist pieces in gold and white gold should hold up better than trendy stuff.

Russian drone attacks reported in the Black Sea2 sources — Nov 3, 2026

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Jared Kim Russia keeps expanding its attacks into new areas like this, which only prolongs the fighting without clear gains.

Georgia, Florida Elect First Black GovernorsPolitics — Nov 2, 2026Georgia elected Keisha Lance Bottoms as the nation’s first Black woman governor, while Florida elected Black Republican Byron Donalds, underscoring contrasting paths to political power. Other initiatives preserve and advance Black history and civil rights through student learning in Montgomery, events honoring Asheville desegregation activists, and the distinct advocacy roles of the NAACP and National Urban League.

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Kodak Black collapses during Tampa concert — Nov 2, 2026Kodak Black collapsed on stage in Tampa and ended his set after about five songs; one account says he laughed and danced afterward.

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Crowley becomes Wisconsin’s first Black governor — Nov 3, 2026David Crowley defeated Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin's first Black governor after a July dropout and return, a narrow primary win, and a nearly 2-to-1 Republican spending edge.

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Chris Dalton Even with Republicans outspending him nearly two to one, Crowley still won big. Shows voters cared more about the candidate than the ads.

Black Friday Tech Deals Roll Out Across RetailersTech — Nov 4, 2026Black Friday promotions are spreading across major retailers, with early Walmart electronics discounts and 2026 deal guides covering tech, crypto hardware wallets and Australian products such as smart rings and lighting. Offers and prices vary, and some campaigns extend into Cyber Week or December.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Analysts say Black Sea ship strikes may test NATO resolveWorld — Nov 3, 2026Nine cargo ships were hit near Romania and Bulgaria in October, with at least 30 mariners killed or missing; analysts call the surge a test of NATO Black Sea red lines.

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Nicole Hardy These attacks on merchant ships near NATO members show Russia pushing boundaries, and the alliance must clarify its limits before more lives are lost.

Donalds projected as Florida’s first Black governor — Nov 2, 2026Republican Byron Donalds is projected to defeat Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s gubernatorial race, extending the GOP’s control of the governor’s office despite a closer-than-expected contest. Donalds will become Florida’s first Black governor.

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Georgia Elects Nation’s First Black Female Governor — Nov 2, 2026Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected Georgia’s first woman governor and the nation’s first Black woman governor, ending more than two decades of Republican control of the state’s governorship. Races in Minnesota, Tennessee and Ohio could also produce their states’ first elected women governors.

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US, Canada see growing interest in limited ceasefire in Black Sea1 source — Oct 31, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Any deal that stops short of addressing the mines and ports risks breaking down within weeks.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

Bookstores preserve collections amid industry challengesLifestyle — 3dAlbuquerque’s Bookish New and Used Book Store has opened with the 60,000-book collection from Under Charlie’s Covers, preserving a local bookstore while its new owner adds digital cataloging. Other accounts highlight the wider role of booksellers in preserving books and cultural heritage, even as independent and Black-owned bookstores face ongoing challenges.

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Melat Kiros Projected to Become Colorado's First Black Congresswoman — Nov 4, 2026Democratic socialist Melat Kiros won Colorado’s heavily Democratic 1st Congressional District after defeating longtime Rep. Diana DeGette in the primary, becoming the state’s first Black woman elected to Congress. The 29-year-old first-time candidate campaigned on affordability and workers’ issues, while her progressive positions and comments on Israel and Gaza drew criticism and highlighted divisions among Democrats.

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Jared Kim Her views on Gaza could split Democrats further if she does not address them directly.

Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Seat — Nov 1, 2026Democrat Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Don Tracy to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. Her victory makes her the second Black woman elected to the Senate from Illinois and adds her to a historic group of Black women serving in the chamber.

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Hugh Jackman Serves as Honorary Captain for Michigan Wolverines — 5dHugh Jackman served as honorary captain for Michigan’s rivalry football game against Michigan State, attending with Sutton Foster and addressing the team. He also highlighted former Michigan player Gerald Ford’s protest against the 1936 benching of his Black teammate Willis Ward.

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US Midterms Set to Test GOP RedistrictingPolitics — Nov 2, 2026Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting shifted Houston’s Black community into a different congressional district, forcing longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green into a primary against fellow Democrat Christian Menefee, which Green lost. Critics say the map weakens Black political representation while making the neighboring district more favorable to Republicans, turning the midterms into a test of the strategy.

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Abdul El-Sayed’s feud with fellow Democrats over Israel clouds his outreach to Black voters1 source — Oct 31, 2026

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Nicole Hardy El-Sayed's Israel fights with other Democrats are making it harder for him to build real ties with Black voters who need focus on local priorities.

Trump Tells Black, Jewish Voters They’re ‘Not Smart’ If They Vote For El-Sayed — Oct 31, 2026President Donald Trump told Jewish and Black voters they are “not smart” and “crazy” if they vote for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Trump made the observation… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Book traces All Blacks dominance to culture over raw talent — Oct 29, 2026Managers stuck with gifted underperformers and leaders who care about culture more than another strategy framework get a concrete map from the All Blacks' long run of dominance.

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Black Parade Sets 20-Year Billboard 200 Record — Nov 2, 2026My Chemical Romance’s 20th-anniversary reissue of The Black Parade has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning the band its first chart-topping album and setting a record for the longest gap between an album’s original release and its first week at No. 1. The deluxe edition moved 78,000 equivalent units, two decades after the original album debuted at No. 2.

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