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Oct 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Israel's exit polls favor Gadi Eisenkott over Netanyahu, though coalition building remains uncertain. In the U.S., Democrats lead Republicans by eight points in midterms, driven by high enthusiasm and opposition to President Trump. Meanwhile, the State Department is welcoming Brazilian election loser Flavio Bolsonaro despite his legal troubles. The segment also covers an escaped inmate's manhunt in Illinois and a new medical framework for identifying women's cardiovascular risks.

Topics discussed

Israel election exit polls favor opposition bloc US midterm poll shows Democratic enthusiasm lead US welcomes Brazil's losing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Escaped inmate manhunt shifts to Illinois New medical framework for women's heart health Asian stocks rally ahead of Fed rate decision
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