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Oct 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

With Election Day approaching, polls show Republicans losing ground as control of Congress hangs in the balance, while President Trump rallies in Michigan. In Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu trails his main opponent in final polls ahead of Tuesday's vote. The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement for clergy abuse claims. Additionally, a new defense tech company plans to use gene editing to create "super dogs" for military use, and DC Studios' Clayface leads the weekend box office.

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Election Day preview: Republicans losing ground Polls show Trump approval low, races close Trump and Obama rally in Michigan Israel election polls and Netanyahu criticism NY Archdiocese $800M abuse settlement Warhound: Gene-edited super dogs for military Weekend box office: DC Studios' Clayface leads Sponsor: Total Wine & More Halloween promo
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