10 key US House races that could decide the 2026 midterms

Rappler - Oct 31, 2026

History suggests Democrats will gain seats but Republicans have kickstarted a national redistricting battle that could make Democrats' path to a majority slightly more difficult

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Are the latest Communist Party promotions a sign of a new political trend in China?

Oct 31, 2026

Are the latest Communist Party promotions a sign of a new political trend in China?

Beijing promoted 10 officials to full membership of the Communist Party’s Central Committee at a major political gathering this week, where the normally routine process of filling vacancies took on new significance. The names of the officials who have filled the vacant slots were included in a communique released at the end of the fifth plenum of the party’s 20th Central Committee on Thursday. The event, which focused on party discipline and the fight against corruption, confirmed that 24 full...

Ex-South Lake Tahoe mayor pleads guilty to wire fraud in church embezzlement case

Oct 31, 2026

Ex-South Lake Tahoe mayor pleads guilty to wire fraud in church embezzlement case

A former South Lake Tahoe mayor whose church fraud case shocked residents in the scenic Sierra Nevada city pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week in federal court.

Cops intercept P17.65-M illegal cigarettes in Zamboanga City

Oct 31, 2026

Cops intercept P17.65-M illegal cigarettes in Zamboanga City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur  – Police operations across the Zamboanga Peninsula netted some P17.65 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in separate interdictions Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) reported. Police Lt. Col. Shellamie Chang, chief of the PRO 9 Regional Public Information Office, said the anti-smuggling drive yielded a total

Newborn found abandoned in Bohol town

Oct 31, 2026

Newborn found abandoned in Bohol town

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A newborn baby boy was found early Friday morning, Oct. 30, abandoned inside a residential property in Panglao, Bohol, just four days after another was discovered near a school. The newborn was found at around 3 a.m. on top of a small table outside the house of 53-year-old Myrna Ayup in Purok

O.C. woman who lured puppy with food to run him over was caught on video, federal prosecutors say

Oct 31, 2026

O.C. woman who lured puppy with food to run him over was caught on video, federal prosecutors say

A 75-year-old Anaheim woman faces federal charges and could face up to seven years in prison after allegedly running over and killing a puppy in Santa Ana.

New Everest film hopes to nudge US-China relations into a higher altitude

Oct 31, 2026

New Everest film hopes to nudge US-China relations into a higher altitude

The film Everest: The Other Side, a collaborative US-China project that opened on Friday in 515 US cinemas and that will premiere at 700 IMAX theatres in China on November 6, starts with a majestic shot of the world’s tallest mountain. Then the music builds and more challenging weather rolls in, foreshadowing what is at stake. The film invokes a well-trod narrative for fans of the mountaineering genre: a mix of the grit and sacrifice driving world-class climbers, along with no small amount of...

Cargo van with illegal mineral ore seized in Zamboanga del Norte

Oct 30, 2026

Cargo van with illegal mineral ore seized in Zamboanga del Norte

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – – Authorities confiscated a wing van loaded with some 481 sacks of illegally sourced mineral ore during a joint operation by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO)-Sindangan, Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OPENRO), and the Sindangan Municipal Police Station on Thursday, Oct. 29.

P800,000 worth of cigarettes found inside rescue vehicle in Iligan

Oct 30, 2026

P800,000 worth of cigarettes found inside rescue vehicle in Iligan

ILIGAN CITY — A vehicle reportedly being used for barangay rescue operations was found transporting around P800,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes when police intercepted it at a checkpoint along Macapagal Highway in Barangay Suarez here on Thursday afternoon, October 29. Police said personnel of the Iligan City Mobile Force Company (ICMFC), led by Lt.

Exorbitant egg order at Monterey school cracks open 'disgusting' embezzlement scheme, police say

Oct 30, 2026

Exorbitant egg order at Monterey school cracks open 'disgusting' embezzlement scheme, police say

An unusually expensive Costco breakfast order led Seaside police to arrest two staff members at Monterey International School, accused of embezzling nearly $300,000. The school's chief financial officer is accused of spending public funds on massages, luxury travel and Pilates classes.

NLEX readies counterflow as Undas traffic builds

Oct 30, 2026

NLEX readies counterflow as Undas traffic builds

MANILA, Philippines — North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. is preparing to implement counterflow operations as more motorists head north for Undas, with traffic expected to build from Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 31. To manage the expected influx of motorists, NLEX is prepared to implement counterflow when needed, assistant vice president for traffic

Solon seeks sustainable tourism development at 4 Albay sites

Oct 30, 2026

Solon seeks sustainable tourism development at 4 Albay sites

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Four natural and historical sites in Albay province are being eyed for development as sustainable tourism destinations under bills sponsored by Rep. Raymond Adrian Salceda. The proposed measures seek to generate jobs, protect the environment and preserve local heritage while promoting tourism beyond the province’s main attraction, Mayon Volcano. Salceda sponsored

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Oct 30, 2026

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