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Democrats Lead In Midterm Polls, Yemen War Front, Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

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With four weeks until the midterms, Democrats have the advantage in the polls and are increasingly competitive in Senate races that once looked safe for Republican.Saudi-backed…

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With four weeks until the midterms, Democrats have the advantage in the polls and are increasingly competitive in Senate races that once looked safe for Republican.Saudi-backed forces in Yemen say they have pushed Houthi rebels back from areas around a key Red Sea shipping route, as the Houthis strike Saudi oil facilities and the fighting…

Published October 6, 2026 · 14:03

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