The New York Times’ Needle lives: The newspaper’s popular election-prediction gauge made its return on Tuesday night — despite the ongoing strike called Monday by the union representing tech employees at the paper. The NY Times’ Needle, first introduced in 2016, estimates the final outcome of an election based on partial election results. In an article on its website, the Times said the Needle could have been a no-show given the strike. “Publishing the Needle live on election night relies on computer systems maintained by engineers across the company, including some who are currently on strike,” the paper said. There is a team of journalists reviewing the data that comes in and goes out of the model at all times on election night,” the paper says.

Republicans Regain Control Of Senate Following 2024 Midterm Elections Key wins in Ohio and West Virginia pave the way for GOP dominance over legislative agendasThe Republican Party has achieved significant gains in the 2024 Midterm Elections, successfully reclaiming control of the U.S. Senate. Following Tuesday's elections, Republicans regained the majority, marking the end of two years of Democratic leadership after flipping key seats, particularly in Ohio and West Virginia. Particularly notable was the timing of Trump's remarks celebrating the Republicans' Senate losses and victories throughout the country. The shift toward Republican control of the Senate could have substantial ramifications on legislative discussions over the next two years. The results of these elections not only reflect the immediate political milieu but could reshape the influence each party wields over America’s governance.

This week, as one Black woman’s electoral fortunes collapse in the United States, a Black woman in the UK, Kemi Badenoch, has made a breakthrough. Badenoch is the first Black leader, and first Black female leader, of any British political party. But Badenoch gives the impression that she isn’t looking for other Black people, or even Nigerians, to feel any kinship towards her. Whereas other Black British MPs have celebrated their heritage, Badenoch is less interested in doing so. ***‘We wish her well’Despite the excitement, Eromo says the reaction to Badenoch’s election has been twofold, with a cooling on the horizon.

The organisers behind Belfast’s Christmas Market have confirmed the official opening date of the annual festive fixture later this month. The market – on the grounds of the city hall – will officially open on Saturday November 16. Those looking for some festive food or gifts for the family will be able to enter the market from noon that day when gates open. This year will mark their 20-year anniversary after first coming to the city in 2004, with over 100 chalets offering various Christmas treats. To celebrate the milestone organisers have also said this year’s market will have a “Dickensian” theme with characters from classic Victorian tales appearing at the market on various weekends throughout the month.

For many, this might've been the first time they had heard the extraordinary 'God Bless the USA'... and such saccharine, unadulterated red, white and blue patriotism at this early hour probably caused them to choke on their cornflakes. The song is by Nashville star Lee Greenwood and is actually one of the best known songs in the States, having been a Republican anthem for decades. First released in 1984, it was used by Ronald Reagan in 1984 and George W Bush in 1988. Trump, 78, shared a video to his Truth Social platform earlier this year, describing the Bible as his "favourite book." No, I hate this song because it doesn't make any sense."

‘Will commemorate their pain, sorrows and sacrifice’KOTTAYAM: Nearly 2.5 million Indian soldiers fought in World War II as part of the British Indian Army, and another 1.5 million in World War I, it is estimated. Cambridge city is the headquarters of Cambridgeshire County in the UK, of which the Mayor is Baiju Thittala , a native of Kottayam in Kerala. A meeting will be held later at Cambridge Guildhall.The 1.5 million Indian soldiers who fought in World War I were the most significant volunteer force in the entire conflict. The initiative will also seek to raise awareness about the often overlooked role of Indian soldiers during the World Wars and to bridge the united Indian diaspora within British society, he said. Baiju, a barrister by profession, said such an event to honour the Indian soldiers was being held for the first time in the UK.

"The expansion continues with stores in Totton in Hampshire, Cribbs Causeway in Bristol and Pwllheli in Gwynedd also scheduled to open before Christmas." In addition, more than 15 stores will undergo refurbishments between now and Christmas to enhance the customer experience and introduce even more sustainable features. The latest openings form part of Aldi’s long-term target of 1,500 stores across the UK with the supermarket set to invest £800 million in expanding its UK footprint this year alone. Where and when will the new Aldi stores open up before Christmas? Richard Taylor, Chief Development Officer at Lidl GB, said: “Our plan to open 10 new stores before Christmas demonstrates our continued commitment to providing more communities across the country with access to affordable, quality food, as well as employment opportunities."

“If we are to set the LGPS on the right path to reform, we must be bold and ambitious. While change is always challenging, the sector widely recognises that reform is overdue, so we must tackle the issues head-on,” he said. DisconnectHis comments were followed by Paul Myles, head of LGPS at Schroders, who presented key highlights of the latest Room151 LGPS Investment Survey produced by Room151 in collaboration with Schroders. This, he noted, necessitates a “change of mindset” among LGPS practitioners, as “volatility is now the enemy”. The panel then discussed the role of real estate in providing local investment opportunities for LGPS investors, with affordable housing in the UK cited as one example.

Angela Alsobrooks Makes History With Maryland Senate Win Democrat defeats Larry Hogan to become first Black senator from Maryland and joins Lisa Blunt Rochester for historic representationAngela Alsobrooks has made history by winning the Maryland Senate race against Republican Larry Hogan, marking her as the first Black woman to represent the state. Alsobrooks, who has been the Prince George's County executive since 2019, ran on progressive platforms, emphasizing her support for abortion rights and the protection of the Democratic Senate majority. Alsobrooks joins Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, highlighting the first time two Black women will serve together in the Senate. 'It was not just about winning; it was about making history and inspiring future generations,' Alsobrooks stated following her victory. Looking back at the lead-up to the election, Alsobrooks faced some scrutiny over allegations related to tax deductions, which she successfully navigated by addressing the concerns and ensuring transparency with her constituents.

MOUNTAINS, FOOTHILLS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY AND SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COASTThe National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Red Flag Warning, effective from Tuesday at 4 PM through 4 AM Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. This warning comes from gusty winds and dry conditions expected to impact the foothills, mountains of Santa Barbara County, and south coast of Santa Barbara. A Red Flag Warning signals that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring. The combination of strong winds, low humidity, and high temperatures creates an environment where extreme fire behavior is possible. Safety Precautions for Residents:Residents are urged to take the following precautions during a Red Flag Warning to help prevent fires and stay safe:Check local weather forecasts using sites that provide hourly temperature predictions and other weather conditions for your location.

More infoManchester United realised Ruben Amorim was in reach a matter of weeks before they sacked Erik ten Hag. The latter was relieved off his services less than 24 hours after the Red Devils' 2-1 away defeat by West Ham United. However, United were already making inroads into the former Sporting Lisbon boss two weeks before Ten Hag's reign was cut short. Amorim's first match as United manager will be the away trip to Ipswich Town on November 24, after the international break. Manchester United cannot play the way we play and we will have to adapt.

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has fired his defence minister and war cabinet member Yoav Gallant, saying 'trust has cracked' in a statement on Tuesday. Netanyahu said: 'The crisis of trust ... between me and the minister of defence has become common knowledge, and this crisis does not allow for the proper continuation of the [military] campaign.' He said the foreign minister, Israel Katz, would replace the outgoing defence minister

Californians appear poised to pass Proposition 4, a $10 billion climate bond to help the state prepare and adapt for the impacts of climate change. Nearly 58% of early votes favored the bond compared to 42% against the measure, but the Associated Press had yet to call the race Tuesday night. Proponents of the environmental bond, including Gov. Environmental groups who pushed for the bond were optimistic Tuesday evening after lobbying for the bond for nearly two years. “We remain hopeful that Californians’ commitment to climate resilience will ultimately prevail,” said Mike Young, senior political and organizing director with California Environmental Voters.

We'll be watching the election results all night with our panel. Joining Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss the race, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Republican strategist Kevin Madden, Democratic strategist Fahz Shakir, David Brooks of The New York Times, Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post and our own Judy Woodruff.

A man was arrested by US Capitol police officers at the Capitol visitor center in Washington DC, police said. The man 'smelled like fuel' and had 'a torch' and 'a flare gun' when he was stopped by officers during a screening process at the center, police said. Officials canceled public tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day