Vancouver Runs an Hour Ahead of Seattle
British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba keep their summer clocks on 1 November 2026, so Vancouver runs one hour ahead of...
October 29, 2026Section
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Democrats Need Four Seats, Lead Four Races
New SSRS polls show Democrats leading in Michigan, Texas, Maine and Kansas. A net gain of four seats would hand...
October 29, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for October 29: Bank of Canada raises rates to 2.50%, Ontario premier attacks the move,...
October 29, 2026
A 9 Point Lead Is Not Enough for the Senate
Democrats lead by about 9 points in the national poll average, yet the Senate remains the harder chamber to flip....
October 29, 2026
Judge Cites Havoc in Ballot Ruling
A federal judge refused to segregate about 20,000 California ballots, saying the move would wreak havoc on an election already...
October 29, 2026
California Billionaire Tax Vote Explained
California votes 3 November on a one-time 5% tax on billionaires. Who pays, where the money goes, and why two...
October 28, 2026
Pentagon’s US$1.5 Trillion Budget Explained
The Pentagon wants US$1.5 trillion for 2027, but US$350 billion depends on a party-line vote leaders doubt. What it means...
October 28, 2026
Atlantic Is Quiet After Hurricane Isaias
Hurricane Isaias hit the US Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm on 9 October 2026, and on 28 October...
October 28, 2026
Fed Plans 1 Meeting With No Rate Vote
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said on 28 October 2026 that one 2027 meeting with no rate vote and no statement...
October 28, 2026