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Byron Donalds Elected Florida Governor, Becoming First Black Republican in Role

Byron Donalds Elected Florida Governor, Becoming First Black Republican in Role

Byron Donalds has been elected as Florida’s next governor, securing a narrow victory over Democrat David Jolly with 50.1% of the vote. The win makes Donalds the first Black person to hold the office and extends Republican control of the state’s executive branch for nearly three decades.

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Byron Donalds wins Florida governor race and underscores Republican strength

Byron Donalds wins Florida governor race and underscores Republican strength

Byron Donalds has made history after being elected as the US’ first ever Black Republican Governor. Donalds won the close race with 50.

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James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in historic Texas Senate result

James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in historic Texas Senate result

Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, marking a new political breakthrough for Democrats in a state that has been a Republican stronghold for decades. His victory ends a long electoral drought for Democrats in Texas and gives the party an important boost as it seeks to regain control of the US Senate.

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Pauline Ducruet Discusses Parents and Fashion Career in First TV Interview

Pauline Ducruet Discusses Parents and Fashion Career in First TV Interview

Pauline Ducruet made her first television appearance on France 2’s program "Quelle époque!" hosted by Léa Salamé. During the interview, the fashion designer discussed her childhood, the divorce of her parents Princess Stéphanie and Daniel Ducruet, and her career in the fashion industry.

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Commentator predicts possible US strike on Iran as regional tensions rise

Commentator predicts possible US strike on Iran as regional tensions rise

Could US President Donald Trump be considering a nuclear strike against Iran's suspected underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain? US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed that the Trump administration could be days away from such a decision, alleging that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing Washington to launch another attack on Tehran.

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Goa plans relationship-readiness course amid concern over divorces

Goa plans relationship-readiness course amid concern over divorces

Goa College of Home Science is set to launch an open certificate course on marriage preparedness from December, encouraging young adults to understand themselves and their partners before taking the plunge. The initiative seeks to help participants assess their emotional maturity, learn the importance of compromise and forgiveness, and understand the challenges of sustaining a long-term relationship.

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Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Manchester United and AS Roma entered their UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday with different objectives as they looked to improve their positions in the 2026-27 league-phase standings. The fixture brought together two European clubs with considerable continental history.

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India introduces four-layer motor insurance choice from December 15

India introduces four-layer motor insurance choice from December 15

Car and two-wheeler owners will soon have more choice and clarity when buying motor insurance. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a four-layer structure for motor insurance policies covering private vehicles, as reported by a circular released on 2 November 2026.

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Mutual fund returns show shifting leaders across market-cap categories

Mutual fund returns show shifting leaders across market-cap categories

Equity mutual funds are classified into different categories based on their investments across market capitalisations, primarily large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds. Large-cap funds invest in well-established companies that tend to be relatively less volatile, while mid-cap funds focus on medium-sized companies.

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BHEL wins Adani Power projects valued at up to ₹28,000 crore

BHEL wins Adani Power projects valued at up to ₹28,000 crore

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) State-owned BHEL on Wednesday said the company has received four projects, worth ranging between Rs 20,000 crore and Rs 28,000 crore, from Adani Power. The fresh orders involve supply of equipment (boiler, turbine and generator along with auxiliaries) and agreed services for the said projects, BHEL said in an exchange filing.

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