Is Douglas County about to approve a contradictory commissioner board?

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Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa

Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.

On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters

The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.

Australia is set to get a Wegovy pill. How does it compare with weight-loss injections?

GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have only been available as weekly injections. So, how much will the Wegovy pill cost, when will it be available,…

Orange County Board of Supervisors live results: Will it flip red or stay blue? 

So far, these results only include vote-by-mail ballots — and it could be days before these races are called.

Bigger than bombs: Tim Burns exhibition explores the artist behind explosive art actions

The Western Australian artist, who achieved notoriety and headlines in the 1970s for his anti-war actions and provocative performances, gets his first major survey.

Live results: Luna takes wide lead in early results

Robert Luna handily beat challenger and predecessor Alex Villanueva in 2022.

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Screen Grabs: Arab Film Fest blossoms with legendary divas and political intrigue

Plus: 'Wild Horse 9' trots mildly through US skullduggery; 'Littermates' and 'New Group' behave abnormally The post Screen Grabs: Arab Film Fest blossoms with legendary…

Front Range voters poised to pass sales tax increase to fund passenger train service

The tax increase is expected to raise $295M annually

Kris Mayes poised to easily defeat Warren Petersen in AG race

Kris Mayes will likely remain Arizona’s attorney general for the next four years, as early results showed her with a lead of more than 200,000…

Democrat David Crowley will be Wisconsin’s first Black governor

Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin.

Adam Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century

Democrat Adam Hamilton beat Sen. Roger Marshall, a fierce loyalist to President Trump, per a race call by the Associated Press.

Texans Decide that Bo French Was the ‘Problem’

Over the past couple weeks of voting, Texans woke up each day, looked at the coiffed mug of Railroad Commission GOP candidate Bo French, and—Tuesday…

Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban

Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion…

Kris Mayes poised to easily defeat Warren Petersen in AG race

Kris Mayes will likely remain Arizona’s attorney general for the next four years, as early results showed her with a lead of more than 200,000…

Republican Jeff Van Drew concedes NJ congressional seat in surprise victory for Democrats

Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew Smalltown Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock’s likely victory could mark a historic night for Democrats. [ more ›…

MAJOR UPSET: HINOJOSA Defeats ABBOT in TEXAS

Tejano musician Bobby Pulido declares victory over GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz in key South Texas district

The self-styled “conservative Democrat” recaptured the 15th Congressional District four years after it flipped red, a blow to Republicans who tried to draw themselves more…

Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner’s Massive Debt to Oligarchy Riches