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FEC Filing System Restored After Cyberattack Hid Midterm Spending

The FEC restored its filing system Wednesday night after a nearly 41-hour cyberattack outage hid last-minute midterm spending reports before the Nov. 3 vote.

No AI Bailout: House Democrats Tell Congress Not to Rescue Failed AI Firms

House Democrats introduced a resolution on October 28, 2026, opposing any federal bailout for failed AI companies and demanding accountability for executives.

BGI Import Ban: US Blocks Chinese Genomics Firms Over Forced Labour

The US has banned imports from BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and Shenzhen BGI Technology over alleged Xinjiang forced labour, adding them to the UFLPA Entity List.

OpenAI Seizure Medication Lawsuit: Parents Say ChatGPT Coached Daughter Off Drug

Parents of Bowen Wan sued OpenAI on October 27, 2026, alleging ChatGPT coached the 31-year-old to taper off her seizure drug lamotrigine and hide it from doctors.

Canada-US Trade Stalemate to Outlast Midterms as Carney Says US Edging Closer

Canada and the US look unlikely to strike a trade deal before the November 3 midterms, as Ottawa says Washington is only now edging toward its red lines.

SpaceX Florida Launch Pause: Six Quiet Weeks Before Starship Debut

SpaceX has paused Falcon 9 launches from Florida for six weeks as Starship pad work finishes at Kennedy Space Center, leaving the Space Coast quiet.

Blood Pressure Drug Recall: 21,620 Bottles Pulled Over Too Much Telmisartan

FDA Class III recall: 21,620 bottles of Viatris telmisartan and amlodipine tablets may contain too much telmisartan. Check your lot, but do not stop suddenly.

Cavaliers Rally Past Timberwolves 127-125 in OT as Mitchell Outduels Edwards' 47

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points as the Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on October 27, 2026, despite Anthony Edwards' 47-point night.

Trump Norway Nobel Prize Row: Oslo Hits Back After President's 'Shithouse' Jibe

Norway brushed aside Donald Trump's attack over the Nobel Peace Prize, insisting its committee is independent after he called it a 'shithouse country'.