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Wisconsin voters voice discontent with Trump-aligned candidates as first in-person ballots cast | AP News

Wisconsin voters began casting early in-person midterm ballots amid discontent over President Trump's policies, rising living costs, and perceived federal interference.

Wisconsin voters began early voting amid concerns over President Donald Trump’s policies, rising living costs and perceived federal interference ahead of the midterm elections.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks in Florida at first public midterm campaign event | AP News

Former President Bill Clinton made his first public midterm campaign appearance, stumping in Hollywood, Florida, for gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and criticizing divisive politics.

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton campaigned for Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly in Hollywood, Florida, criticizing divisive politics and urging voters to support a candidate focused on improving lives.

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Honduran farmers struggle to feed their families as drought destroys crops across Central America | AP News

Drought intensified by global warming and El Niño is destroying crops across Central America's Dry Corridor, leaving Honduran farmers struggling to feed their families.

Global warming is intensifying the El Niño weather pattern and prolonging drought across Central America's Dry Corridor.

Houthi missile hits residential area in Yemen's Taiz, killing 2 teenage girls | AP News

A Houthi missile strike on a residential area of Taiz, Yemen, killed two teenage girls, highlighting the ongoing danger to civilians in the besieged city.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen's third-largest city on Tuesday, killing two teenage girls and renewing attention to the dangers faced by civilians in Taiz, which has been under attack and siege during the country's escalating conflict.

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