California
A historically paralyzed Congress faces its voters
The current Congress has passed fewer bills and conducted less oversight than any of its predecessors in modern history, according to congressional scholars.
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2026-10-31
10 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Technology
Celebrity Traitors comes to a climax in nail-biting final
The second series of the hit show reached its climax on Friday after attracting 15 million viewers.
Science
Congo's Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo's Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the disease spreads relentlessly
Technology
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
California
Governor Newsom announces appointments
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California
Mark Walter, Josh Kushner agree on outstanding terms linked to $12.5-billion Lakers sale
Lakers owner Mark Walter and Josh Kushner reach an agreement on all of the previously undecided terms tied to the $12.5-billion sale of the NBA team.
California
Proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teams
The proposed billionaire tax on California's November ballot could slap a one-time 5% levy on wealthy residents, including sports team owners, to raise healthcare funds
Technology
UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years'
With high pressure developing across the UK, the start of November is looking very settled with no significant rain in the forecast.
Technology
WATCH: Suspected sailboat thief killed in Rhode Island police shootout
Body camera footage shows the dramatic police shootout that left a suspected sailboat thief dead in Newport, Rhode Island. The 40-foot boat was stolen back in August.
Technology
Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.