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Month: October 2026

Ballots in the Bannock County Elections Office

Proposed Marijuana and English language State Constitutional amendments are on Idaho’s ballot

Two house joint resolutions are on the Idaho midterms ballot for next week’s election. Both resolutions limit the abilities of voters to create initiatives and raise questions about how necessary items are to move from statutes to state constitutional law. Local News 8 spoke with political expert Ryan Sargent, lead government relations specialist at Idaho State University about the implications of both proposals.

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Shares of Google’s parent company just had their worst day ever. Here’s what it means

By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Shares of Google’s parent company tumbled more than 12% on Thursday, their worst day on record — a historic single-day decline bigger than any day during the Covid-19 pandemic or 2008 financial crisis. The drop erased roughly half a trillion dollars in Alphabet’s (GOOGL) market value, the second-largest single-day

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¿Está Fox News dando un giro hacia su era post-Trump? Mira cómo cubre las elecciones intermedias

Análisis de Brian Stelter y Andrew Kirell, CNN El presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump está “dominando las ondas y controlando la conversación”, dijo el presentador de Fox News Jesse Watters el 21 de octubre, mientras elogiaba la intensa campaña del presidente de cara a las elecciones intermedias. Trump hablaba en Carolina del Sur en ese

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El accidente ferroviario en España supone un nuevo golpe para el Gobierno de Sánchez antes de las elecciones de noviembre

Por Lauren Kent, Vasco Cotovio y Stefano Pozzebon, CNN El trágico accidente de tren ocurrido en la provincia española de Toledo ha desatado nuevas críticas contra el Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez y ha planteado interrogantes sobre la inversión del país en infraestructuras públicas, todo ello a pocas semanas de las elecciones nacionales de noviembre. El

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Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola participates in a debate in Anchorage

Justice Department’s Dan Sullivan criminal probe accelerates after Alaska campaign revelations

By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Tierney Sneed, CNN The Justice Department has dramatically accelerated a criminal probe into whether Alaska Democrats sought to confuse voters by recruiting a Senate candidate intended to siphon votes from the Republican, issuing dozens of new grand jury subpoenas and homing in on new potential charges, according to people familiar

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Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in deadly firebomb attack on Colorado demonstrators

By Associated Press Denver (AP) — An Egyptian man faces an additional life sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to federal hate crime and other charges for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year. Mohamed Soliman is already serving life in prison after pleading guilty to state charges last spring. Federal prosecutors,

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FDA plans to update infant formula nutrition requirements for first time in nearly 30 years

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to nutrient requirements for infant formula. The update marks the first nutrition review for formula in nearly 30 years, the agency’s acting director, Kyle Diamantas, said Thursday. The review is part of the Trump administration’s Operation Stork Speed initiative, which

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The best and worst cities for women in tech

The best and worst cities for women in tech

By Toby Nelson for SmartAsset Women remain underrepresented in the tech sector. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, women make up “nearly half of the total U.S. workforce … [but] just 22.6% of the high tech workforce.” Opportunities for women in tech can vary considerably by location, and these differences shape access to jobs,

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Última radiografía de la economía de EE.UU. antes de las intermedias muestra más crecimiento e inflación

Por Alicia Wallace y Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN El crecimiento económico de Estados Unidos se aceleró el trimestre pasado a su ritmo más rápido en un año. Sin embargo, el aumento de los precios de la gasolina contribuyó a que la inflación alcanzara en septiembre su nivel más alto en cuatro meses, según mostraron nuevos datos

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Spanish train crash yet another blow to Sánchez’s government ahead of elections in November

By Lauren Kent, Vasco Cotovio, Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — The deadly train crash in Spain’s Toledo province has sparked fresh criticism of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government and raised questions about the country’s investment in public infrastructure – just weeks before national elections in November. Wednesday’s crash marks the third deadly train disaster

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Por qué el horario de verano permanente podría convertir las mañanas escolares en un peligro mortal para los niños

Por Faye Chiu, CNN ¿Estás listo para el cambio de hora? El horario de verano (Daylight Saving Time) termina este domingo, día en el que la mayoría de los estadounidenses atrasarán sus relojes una hora. Muchas personas preferirían poder dejar de cambiar los relojes y, de hecho, existe legislación para hacer permanente el horario de

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Delcy Rodríguez dice que devolverá algunos activos estatales no esenciales a sus antiguos propietarios

Por Anabella González y Sol Amaya, CNN en Español La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, dio este jueves un mensaje al país, apenas horas antes de la conferencia de prensa convocada por la líder opositora María Corina Machado, en lo que será su primer mensaje desde su regreso a Venezuela el domingo. “He instruido

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No fire found following early-morning emergency response at Idaho Falls apartment complex

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a reported fire at an apartment complex near 14th Street early Thursday morning; however, no fire was discovered. According to PulsePoint, six IFFD units were dispatched to the Town Home Apartments around 5:15 a.m. Emergency crews briefly blocked off the roadway as firefighters

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Por qué Estados Unidos se ha convertido en una base política para los aliados de Bolsonaro

Por Alessandra Freitas, CNN en Español Tres días después de perder las elecciones presidenciales de Brasil del domingo, el senador Flávio Bolsonaro llegó a Miami, sumándose a otras figuras destacadas del movimiento bolsonarista que han buscado refugio en Estados Unidos mientras enfrentan problemas judiciales en su país. Según los reportes, el candidato derrotado cruzó la

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Nuevas encuestas de CNN en cuatro estados destacan la vía del Partido Demócrata hacia la mayoría en el Senado

Por Jennifer Agiesta, Ariel Edwards-Levy y Edward Wu, CNN Las encuestas de CNN realizadas en cuatro contiendas clave para el Senado en los últimos días de la campaña de las elecciones intermedias revelan que los demócratas están bien posicionados en Michigan y Texas, pero los sondeos no arrojan un líder claro en las disputas de

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This busy Tokyo neighborhood draws thousands of Halloween visitors. Some locals have had enough of the party

By Lilit Marcus, CNN, and Keiichiro Kowaguchi Tokyo (CNN) — More than 500,000 people march, walk, skateboard and dance across Shibuya Crossing every day. As the world’s busiest and most famous intersection, it’s an essential Tokyo tourist stop. Many places around the world would love to have a “must visit” destination of this cachet. But

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Judge sharply questions lawyers over request to remove Letitia James from Cornell sex assault investigation

By Kara Scannell, Jeff Winter, Eric Levenson, CNN Monticello, New York (CNN) — A New York judge on Thursday sharply questioned attorneys over a request to remove Attorney General Letitia James from her role as the special prosecutor investigating sexual assault allegations at Cornell University. The petition to remove James due to bias was filed

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The strange math that shows how Trump got Venezuela to ‘gift’ oil to the United States

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump made an extraordinary announcement this week: Venezuela had gifted the United States 1 million barrels of oil – and it didn’t cost American taxpayers a dime. Tuesday’s announcement apparently surprised one important party to the deal: the producer of the Venezuelan oil. North American Blue Energy

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Getting in the (literal) swamp: Corruption becomes a $275 million fight in the midterm ad wars

By Patrick Svitek, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Candidates are trading accusations of being beholden to big donors, debating who wants to restrict congressional stock trading more and running ads in which they stand in literal swamps. Fighting corruption has emerged as one of the biggest issues of the midterms, shaping battleground races from coast

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Hegseth destituye al principal estratega del Pentágono ante posibles nuevos ataques contra Irán, según fuente

Por Zachary Cohen y Brad Lendon, CNN El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, destituyó al máximo responsable de planificación del Pentágono, mientras el presidente Donald Trump sopesa nuevos ataques contra Irán, según una fuente familiarizada con la situación que habló con CNN. El teniente general Brett Sylvia, quien se desempeñaba como director

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El inspector general del Pentágono rechaza investigar las demoras en el despliegue de Starshield en Ucrania

Por Jennifer Hansler, CNN El organismo de control del Departamento de Defensa rechazó una solicitud bipartidista para investigar la reducción de la velocidad del sistema Starlink de uso militar de SpaceX en Ucrania, según una carta obtenida por CNN. A principios de este mes, un grupo de nueve senadores bipartidistas, encabezados por el senador republicano

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Demócratas le siguen el juego a Trump con una maniobra para incluir a otro Dan Sullivan en la boleta

Análisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN Los demócratas de Alaska le dieron a Donald Trump exactamente lo que quería. El presidente aprovechó la polémica desatada por un informe que indica que los demócratas aliados con la candidata al Senado Mary Peltola intentaron confundir a los votantes en su lucha contra el republicano Dan Sullivan, quien busca

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Russia and US discussing sanctions relief for Moscow’s sovereign wealth fund, Kremlin aide says

By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration and the Kremlin are discussing the possible lifting of US sanctions on Russia’s multibillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund, Russian state media quoted a Kremlin aide as saying, in what would be another US concession to Moscow in negotiations to end its war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir

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Top 10 trending travel destinations for 2027

Top 10 trending travel destinations for 2027

By Zach Wichter for Expedia Travelers are set to favor more off-the-beaten-path destinations in 2027 as people increasingly look to avoid crowds and try out undiscovered locations when they get away. The Unpack ’27 Travel Trends report from Expedia identified 10 destinations seeing a surge in year-over-year traveler interest based on the platform’s flight and lodging searches.

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Can I take the home office deduction?

Can I take the home office deduction?

By Katharina Reekmans, EA for Intuit TurboTax The home office tax deduction allows qualified taxpayers to write off certain home expenses related to the business use of their home when they file their taxes. Qualifying for a home office deduction depends on things like whether you are a remote or self-employed worker, whether you use

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The myths and risks of diet cleanses

The myths and risks of diet cleanses

By Jay Lederman for Northwell Health Scroll social media for five minutes and you will likely see a “diet to cleanse” that promises fast weight loss, glowing skin or a total body reset. Some plans focus on juice-only days. Others rely on teas, powders or colon cleanses. The marketing can make detox sound like something

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What makes a deodorant last all day

What makes a deodorant last all day

By Claire Spasojevic for Degree Deodorant A deodorant that works through a quiet morning may feel less effective after a crowded commute, a workout or an afternoon in the heat. Lasting protection depends on more than the scent you notice when you first apply it. The formula, your sweat level, application habits and clothing all

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Experts say climate change is impacting home insurance: Do homeowners see it?

Experts say climate change is impacting home insurance: Do homeowners see it?

By Tonya Sisler for Insurance.com The majority of homeowners either don’t think climate change is behind increased homeowners insurance rates, or aren’t sure if there’s a connection, according to the 2026 Insurance and Climate Change survey conducted by Insurance.com. The survey found that 43% believe climate change is impacting the home insurance market, while 32%

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America's side hustle economy has a tax problem

America's side hustle economy has a tax problem

By Elliot Gajadhar for 1-800Accountant The typical annual revenue for an independent business is near $19,200 at the midpoint of 31 industries, closer to supplemental income than to a full salary, data from 1-800Accountant’s 1099 Earnings Report shows. That describes the situation for a lot of Americans: About 1 in 3 report having a side hustle, according

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill celebrates after winning baseball's World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers win the first World Series title in franchise history, defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN The Milwaukee Brewers erased nearly six decades of heartache Wednesday night, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to clinch the franchise’s first World Series title. The Brewers used their small-ball ways, leaning on clutch hitting, stellar defense and exquisite pitching from ace Jacob Misiorowski to claim Game 5

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