Today's big story is the 2026 midterms, where Democrats scored major wins—taking the Texas governor's race and flipping four Pennsylvania House seats—while backlash against AI data centers and rising electricity bills emerged as a hot-button ballot issue, all set against a cautious stock market bracing for slower earnings growth.

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott in Texas governor race | AP News

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in an upset, making her the state's first Latina governor.

Democrat Gina Hinojosa has ousted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in an upset that will make her the state’s first Latina governor.

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Midterm election results will indicate whether campaigning on AI regulation proves to be a winning strategy or a liability heading into the 2028 election.

The results will reveal whether campaigning on AI regulation is a winning political strategy or a liability for 2028.

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The Nasdaq Composite rose as investors returned to major technology stocks ahead of U.S. midterm election results.

The Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday as investors moved back into key technology stocks after recent pressure and geared up for U.S. midterm election results.

US midterm results: Here's what they could mean for Iran, Ukraine, oil prices and global relations | Hindustan Times

Democratic midterm victories could complicate Trump's policies on Iran, Israel, Ukraine, trade, and artificial intelligence.

Democrats’ midterm victories could complicate Trump’s policies on Iran, Israel, Ukraine, trade and artificial intelligence.

Electricity Bills Could Become AI's Next Big Problem. Today's US Midterm Vote Puts It To The Test

A poll showing 63% of registered voters oppose a data center within 10 miles of their homes highlights how data centers have become a bipartisan political issue over electricity costs, water use, and community impact, being tested in the midterm vote.

63% of registered voters have opposed having a data centre within 10 miles of their homes. Only 13% even supported the idea, and this backlash has made data centres a political issue across party lines, with voter concerns spanning electricity costs, water use and the impact on local communities.

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