Good morning, and thank you for starting your Wednesday with Upstormed News. It was a long night for the country, and a big one. Here is what you need to know, in a few minutes, with a cup of coffee.
Top stories
Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in 2026 Midterm Elections
Democrats are projected to win both chambers of Congress, including Senate pickups in Texas, Ohio and North Carolina. Alaska, Mississippi and dozens of House races are still being counted.
Ballot Measures 2026: What Voters Decided on Abortion, Voter ID and Citizenship
Voters split their tickets across 145 ballot questions, defending abortion rights in Missouri and Virginia while approving citizenship-only voting in four states.
Florida Voters Pass Amendment 3 Property Tax Cut: What Homeowners Should Know
About 62% of Floridians approved a much larger homestead exemption starting in 2027. Here is what it means for owners, renters and local budgets.
Dow Jumps More Than 1,000 Points as Democrats Win Control of Congress
Stocks bounced back from an overnight slide, led by big tech and health care, while AI data center shares fell.
Trump Says U.S. Will End $4 Billion a Year in Aid to Israel by Year’s End
The president says he and Netanyahu agreed to end annual aid, but Congress controls the money and Israeli officials say they were caught off guard.
Child Dies of Measles in New York, the State’s First Such Death in 30 Years
New York’s outbreak has topped 200 cases as U.S. measles cases reach a 35-year high. Officials urge families to check MMR records.
Washington Resident Dies of Bird Flu After Dairy Cattle Exposure
The Yakima County death is the first U.S. bird flu fatality of 2026. Officials say the risk to the public remains low.
Miami and Georgia Lead First College Football Playoff Rankings of 2026
Unbeaten Miami opens at No. 1 and visits Notre Dame on Saturday. Ohio State is the first team out.
Russian Bombs Hit Ukraine Aid Center, Killing at Least 31, as Talks Are Set
The death toll from the strike on a former school in southern Ukraine has since risen to at least 33, with dozens missing.
What to watch today
- Vote counting: Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi and about 75 House races remain uncalled.
- Earnings: Arm, Qualcomm, McKesson and AppLovin report after the stock market closes at 4 p.m. ET.
- Apple: Apple Intelligence features for China enter developer testing today, ahead of a December release.
- Iran talks: Qatar says the U.S. and Iran are reviewing proposals from mediators.
Good news
The FDA has given tentative approval to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories for a generic version of lenacapavir, a twice-a-year HIV prevention shot, STAT reported. Licensing deals aim to bring lower-cost versions to about 120 mostly low- and middle-income countries.
Quote of the day
“The storm came to test you, not to keep you.” — Jonathan Anthony Burkett
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Sources: CBS News (November 4, 2026); WORLD (November 4, 2026); StockTitan (November 4, 2026); MacRumors (November 2, 2026); STAT (November 3, 2026).
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