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Scientists warn permanent daylight saving time could bring problems

Scientists warn permanent daylight saving time could bring problems

While the Sunshine Protection Act remains stalled in the Senate, experts are warning that permanent daylight saving time could harm health.
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Trump suggests renaming Atlantic or Pacific Ocean

Trump suggests renaming Atlantic or Pacific Ocean

Trump says US needs an ocean. His latest proposal: Rename the Atlantic or Pacific to "Trump Ocean" or "Ocean of the Americas."
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Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs

Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised
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Several Republicans turn on Trump over diesel deal with Russia's Putin

Several Republicans turn on Trump over diesel deal with Russia's Putin

Several Republicans have joined Democrats in condemning President Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States.
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Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November

Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November

By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Republican President Donald Trump's low approval ratings, voter concern over high prices and dissatisfaction with the Iran war have led many analysts and opinion polls to predict significant Democratic gains in the November 3 midterm elections.
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Which states will save the most from Trump’s diesel plan?

Which states will save the most from Trump’s diesel plan?

U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Russia. How will it impact your finances?
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Factbox-The races that will decide control of the US Senate

Factbox-The races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the US Senate, where Democrats would need to flip at least two seats in states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024 to win a majority in November's midterm elections.
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Who do latest polls show winning 2026 midterms? See odds, forecasts

Who do latest polls show winning 2026 midterms? See odds, forecasts

Who is winning the 2026 midterms? The race for control of Congress is heating up. Here's what the latest polls, odds and forecasts show right now.
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Democrats can't get overconfident about the midterms. Focus | Opinion

Democrats can't get overconfident about the midterms. Focus | Opinion

Things look good for Democrats heading into the midterm elections. But as a liberal, nothing scares me more than confidence.
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When do we turn back the clocks? Daylight saving time is coming

When do we turn back the clocks? Daylight saving time is coming

Here's when we "fall back" this year for daylight saving time. Will it ever change?
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Exclusive-Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Exclusive-Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Chris Prentice and Jason Lange NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Most Americans oppose using prediction markets to bet on US elections and other government actions, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll that suggests the booming markets may lack broad public support as policymakers
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Michigan’s U.S. Senate race will decide the Supreme Court's future | Opinion

Michigan’s U.S. Senate race will decide the Supreme Court's future | Opinion

Control of the U.S. Senate means control of judicial confirmations. Michigan could decide both.