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Trump, in North Carolina, says Republicans will defy midterm odds
By Jacob Bogage GREENVILLE, North Carolina, Oct 20 (Reuters) - With his approval rating at record lows, President Donald Trump attempted to defy political gravity in a pep rally in
White House officials fear a post-midterms Trump rampage
President Donald Trump still has two weeks to salvage his Republican congressional majorities and defy expectations of a midterm wipeout. But all around him, aides and allies are bracing for what happens if he fails. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports.
Fears of a post-midterms Trump rampage spur ‘brutal’ internal jockeying
President Donald Trump still has two weeks to salvage his Republican congressional majorities and defy expectations of a midterm wipeout. But all around him, aides and allies are bracing for what happens if he fails.
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on how Susan Collins could transcend Trump in Maine
Seeking re-election in a blue state, the longtime Republican senator is relying on her personal brand to defy political gravity — again.
Chernobyl’s Radioactive Debris Is Defying Scientists’ Expectations 40 Years Later
Some of Chernobyl’s radioactive debris is more resilient than scientists expected, offering clues to when the material trapped inside could escape into the environment. Radioactive dust still contaminates the soil around Chernobyl four decades after explosions scattered debris from the nuclear reactor in Ukraine in 1986. The fragments measure just 8 to 50 micrometers across
Physicists create a bizarre new quantum state called a fractional fermi sea
Physicists have discovered a strange new state of quantum matter in which ultracold atoms defy familiar organizational rules, forming a highly excited yet surprisingly orderly configuration called a "fractional Fermi sea." The discovery challenges established quantum theories and hints at exotic quasiparticles that scientists have dubbed potential "super-Fermions."
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
Speaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold on to their House majority on election day and defy a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
Speaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold on to their House majority on Election Day and defy a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
“Something Out of Science Fiction”: A Ghostly Green Star Has Been Revealed for the First Time
White dwarfs glow in a rainbow of colors, one recorded for the first time in new research showing how these stars can defy expectations.
Marquette analysis finds young people are important voting block in Wisconsin
The analysis by the Lubar Center’s John Johnson found Wisconsin’s college campuses defy the stereotype of students being overwhelmingly progressive.
Why a wave of ‘cockroach’ protesters are defying India’s bid to stamp out their movement
Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of India’s election chief over the removal of 130 million names from voter lists, which they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.
Trump’s US-Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism
President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is facing bipartisan blowback in the US as lawmakers warn that the Trump administration is defying a federal law meant to crackdown on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine.
Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose
Trump is looking to defy historical trends by rallying core supporters who might be inclined to sit out the elections.
Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Arizona Congress Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape, 'It’s OK to Talk About It’: Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President?
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! —Friday, Oct. 9, marked 115 years since the men of California went to the polls to decide whether the women they lived alongside would be permitted to join them there. —Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic nominee in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District with a real chance to upset her opponent, was reportedly raped while fixing one of her yard signs. "She chose to share her story because she knows many survivors struggle in silence, and she hopes that by speaking about her experience, others will know they are not alone," said a campaign spokesperson. —Pew Charitable Trust reports that 37 percent of Americans now believe a woman will not be elected president in their lifetime. I urge women like AOC to seriously consider a presidential bid in 2028. —The poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for her genre-defying work. Since 1901, the Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded 122 times to 104 men and just 18 women. ... and more.
Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik credits 'vast majority' to Trump, Putin
Pro-Russia Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik – who is serving a six-year ban from holding public office for defying rulings of Bosnia’s international envoy and Constitutional Court, claimed victory on Sunday, saying his party would hold a “vast majority”.
Good Sports: Buchanan freshman with Down syndrome defying the odds on the field and in pool
With his cleats in the grass, Buchanan freshman Wyatt Perkins feels right at home.
Elta: Defy All Gods launches February 2, 2027, demo now available
“Adrenaline-fueled action platformer” Elta: Defy All Gods will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on February 2, 2027, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer A…
Utah Jazz Remain Underrated Entering 2026-27 Season
Armed with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s elite defense and Darryn Peterson’s arrival, a revamped roster looks to defy betting lines and vault from the cellar into playoff contention.
Remo Freuler Defying Age With Stunning Numbers for Olympiacos
Remo Freuler has earned Imanol Alguacil's trust at Olympiacos, scoring two goals and adding two assists in his first starts. He also recorded a 99% pass success rate for Switzerland.
Perceived Titans Weakness Slowly Becoming a Strength
Despite a winless start, Tennessee’s retooled offensive line is defying expectations. New faces and emerging starters are finally providing the pocket protection Cam Ward needs to succeed.
Can Giannis Antetokounmpo Snap a Miami Heat Superstar Trend?
History shows the Miami Heat's blockbuster acquisitions often face first-year hurdles. Now, the Greek Freak aims to defy tradition and navigate a loaded Eastern Conference to secure an immediate title.
Trump Proposes $810 Million in Education and Health Cuts, Defying Congress
The attempted clawback represents the second time in as many years that the White House has sought to cancel funding approved by lawmakers.
Octopuses Can Disappear Right Before Your Eyes: Here’s The Incredible Science Behind Their Powers
The octopus rarely stays the same shape or color for long. In the wild, its ability to disappear against a shimmering coral or jagged rockface continues to baffle even the most experienced marine researchers. These creatures transform their appearance not only in an instant, but with a precision that seems logic-defying.
NASA-Funded Research Finds Complex Life Defying Record Heat
NASA-supported scientists have discovered an organism that lives at extreme temperatures previously thought impossible for complex life. High temperatures can
Tanenbaums establish a new chair for science in women's sport
A transformative gift from Larry and Judy Tanenbaum is helping create a unique chair dedicated to women’s sport.
Retail sales bounce back across Great Britain
Latest data to defy economic gloom shows 0.5% rise boosted by purchases of sports items, aircon units and fans amid heatwaves
If anyone can defy 'political gravity' it's Trump and his team: Kellyanne Conway
Former Trump senior counselor Kellyanne Conway analyzes new polling ahead of the midterms and discusses voter concerns over the cost of living, inflation, and key Senate races, on 'The Story.'
Democrat rebels defy Jeffries to hand GOP critical win just before midterms
House Democrats Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez broke ranks to rescue a Republican rule vote, dealing a fresh blow to Hakeem Jeffries.
Could Nets’ F Randle Make History Next Season?
Julius Randle looks to defy low expectations in Brooklyn, aiming to join Michael Ray Richardson as the only player ever named an All-Star for both New York franchises.
Collins leans on familiar playbook in hopes of defying political headwinds
While commending the work of the businesses, organizations and schools she visits, Collins always highlights the federal funding she’s been able to secure — or in some cases claw back from President Donald Trump's administration — to bolster or make it possible.
The Chicago Bears are trying to defy history
Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams have their eyes set on winning a championship. It will require a historic turnaround.
Nets Labeled as ‘Noncompetitive Without Own Pick’ in 2025-26
With Houston controlling their draft fate, Brooklyn pivots toward a veteran-led push for the Play-In, betting on Julius Randle and new depth to defy low expectations.
Birch Hill Equity Partners supports Data Sciences Institute pathway
This new stream will expand opportunities for undergraduate students to work with U of T’s leading data scientists and AI researchers.
Republicans try to defy history with convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump and party leaders believe that by talking about all the good things that have happened over the last two years, they can boost GOP energy nationwide.
Lava-Covered Planets Are Defying a Key Rule of Planetary Science
Researchers developed a model showing how lava-covered planets close to their stars can hold onto their atmospheres, which could help guide the search for life beyond our solar system. Some planets orbit so close to their stars that intense radiation should strip away their atmospheres. Yet several of these scorching, lava-covered worlds still retain thick
FLEX Finder Week 1: Where to find value before roles take shape
Rivers McCown comes up with a list of players he hopes will defy their low cost to be fantasy football heroes for Week 1.
Patriots 2026 season preview: Can Drake Maye defy expectations again?
Mike Vrabel soared in his Patriots coaching debut. How can he follow it?
Titans Rookie is a Dark Horse for an NFL Award
While Carnell Tate climbs the offensive leaderboards, another Titans rookie looks to defy longshot betting odds and flourish within Robert Saleh’s revamped Tennessee front four.
Arctic Rivers Are Defying What Scientists Thought They Knew About Erosion
"We literally expected to see the opposite."
Arctic Rivers Are Defying What Scientists Thought They Knew About Erosion
"We literally expected to see the opposite."
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame: How to watch + betting odds
Can the Badgers defy the odds on Sunday?
After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump
Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages
After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump
Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages.
Bengals Have Two Key Players Heading Into 2026 Without Extensions
Defying typical NFL holdout trends, cornerbacks D.J. Turner and Dax Hill are prioritizing the team over contract leverage as Cincinnati’s front office navigates another high-stakes offseason.
Dodgers Still Searching for Answers to Tucker’s Collapse
A $240 million investment faces a baffling crisis as Kyle Tucker’s struggles at home defy logic, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers scrambling to fix their star.
How Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome
New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26.
Opinion: California billionaire tax could push founders away
Silicon Valley has made California a global hub for startup activity, but a proposed billionare tax puts all that at risk, writes tax policy expert Jared Walczak.
Dishonored's Creator Explains What So Many Games Are Missing
The co-creator of new studio Black Pony Immersive tells us about defying expectations in the most underserved genre
Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail
A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
Former BYU standout TE makes Browns final 53-man roster
Defying practice squad projections, the seventh-round rookie overcame a late-summer injury to secure his place in Cleveland.
Fed Chairman Warsh shows courage with Jackson Hole speech, defying political pressure, says Harvard's Rogoff
Ken Rogoff said Warsh made it clear that if the inflation data didn't improve, he's going to hike interest rates.
Elversberg: The tiny town looking to defy odds in Bundesliga
Elversberg has no train station and a population of just 13,000, but its football team have enjoyed a meteoric rise from the regional German leagues to the Bundesliga.
Movie Review: What's up, flop? The toon-human hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' should've stayed on shelf
Some Hollywood decisions defy logic. Like, who looked at the world of Looney Tunes, those unhinged cartoons of our youth, and thought: Let’s add a bunch of personal injury lawyers.
Sci-fi action platformer Elta: Defy All Gods announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Publisher Focus Entertainment and Dreamscaper developer Afterburner Studios have announced Elta: Defy All Gods, an “adrenaline-fueled action platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid …
Two Fathers, No Mother: Scientists Defy Nature and Shock the World - Futura-Sciences
A Bold Scientific Journey Two dads by heart—sure, that’s possible. Two biological fathers? Now that’s a whole different ball game. Nearly two years ago, a Japanese research team managed to bring into the world mice that didn’t have a mother, but rather two biological fathers. This was achieved by a...
Thawing Arctic riverbeds may erode up to 10 times faster than unfrozen ground
Sometimes science throws up the unexpected. When a team of researchers set out to model river erosion in Canada's High Arctic, they did not expect the findings to defy common sense.
‘This can’t be correct’ – how scientists formed a new theory around Arctic erosion
Sometimes science throws up the unexpected. When a team of researchers set out to model river erosion in Canada’s High Arctic, they did not expect the findings to defy common sense.
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
In a status report filed late Tuesday, opponents of the move said members of the Kennedy Center's Trump-aligned board “seem intent” on defying an earlier court order requiring the president's name to be removed from the building.
Bernhard Capital bucking private equity trend with more acquisitions, exits
The Baton Rouge-based private equity firm, with nearly $6.5 billion in assets under management, is defying trends with new acquisitions, exits and plans to start raising more money from investors with a $1.5 billion goal.
‘New weather’ changing the nation, defying politics
OPINION — I have never done political consulting. So, it was novel to me when a candidate in the midterms asked me what he should be worried about in 2027. I repeated what Harold Macmillan, British prime minister from 1957 to 1963, is believed to have said, “Events, dear boy, events.”
This bizarre star is defying physics—scientists stunned by unexplained quantum effect - Futura-Sciences
Published in Nature, the study details observations of 1E 1547.0-5408, a magnetar formed by a massive star’s supernova explosion. The star rotates once every 2.1 seconds and generates a magnetic field more than one trillion times stronger than Earth’s. Unprecedented multi-observatory campaign Testing vacuum birefringence requires magnetic fields 100 million...
Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as election pressures pull them in opposite directions
While the Israeli leader touts a willingness to defy the U.S. on Gaza, the president needs to show progress in the foreign entanglements weighing on his approval rating.
California Democrats defy Newsom, back billionaire tax
The state’s Democratic Party voted to support California’s billionaire tax, siding with a growing populist movement seeking accountability for the rich
Two-Way Jaguars Star Ramping Up Snap Count
Travis Hunter is defying conventional limits, logging heavy reps at both receiver and cornerback while vowing to stay on the field for as many Jaguars snaps as possible.
35 delightful images from the 2026 International Pet Photography Awards
From dogs defying gravity to prim and proper cats.
Fans Shrug Off Ticket Price Hikes: Luminate Live Music 2026 Report
The live music business is enjoying a busy summer season, defying ticket-price concerns, as detailed on the latest 'Strictly Business' podcast.
Defying Trump, Cornyn uses his lame-duck power
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Sen. John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.
Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.
Can Susan Collins defy political gravity again?: From the Politics Desk
Plus, oil prices drop as the U.S. and Iran pause strikes.
Democratic Voters Keep Defying the Party Establishment
The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.
Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions
A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol
Republicans defy Trump, jump into South Carolina Senate race despite his handpicked successor
Trump endorsed Darline Graham for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, but Ralph Norman and Russell Fry are jumping into the GOP primary race anyway.
Liberal circuit judge blasts SCOTUS conservatives, says Hawaii will defy high court
Justice Todd Eddins accused the Roberts Court of reviving discredited 1857 and 1896 rulings while dismantling constitutional rights and democracy.
Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
The Trump administration took an extraordinary step this week to escalate its nationwide efforts to prevent states from regulating prediction markets, where users can trade on real-world events like sports, politics and pop culture.
Peace Center 2026-27 schedule includes neo-soul, gravity-defying shows
Shows for the upcoming Peace Center season will run from Sept. 2, 2026 through June 2, 2027.
Peace Center 2026-27 schedule includes neo-soul, gravity-defying shows
Shows for the upcoming Peace Center season will run from Sept. 2, 2026 through June 2, 2027.
Apple is mad because OpenAI breaks Silicon Valley's unspoken rule
OpenAI is defying Silicon Valley's oldest playbook, helping explain why Apple is fighting so hard.
Defying skeptics of women in science, she pioneered GMO research in plants
Mary-Dell Chilton, who has died at 87, led a team credited with developing the first genetically modified plant.
How World Cup stars pushing 40 are defying their biological clocks
Players in their mid-30s and older used to be rare. In 2026, they made up about 6% of the 48 national team squads.
National Media Already Giving Up on Titans Before 2026 Season
Despite aggressive roster overhauls and a new coaching staff, analysts project another dismal year for Tennessee. Can Cam Ward defy the skeptics and spark a swift turnaround?
Bowles Extremely Impressed With 1 Quality of Rueben Bain Jr.
Defying concerns over his physical reach, the rookie edge rusher is wielding veteran-level intelligence to ignite Tampa Bay’s pass rush and solve a long-standing defensive drought.
A GOP lawmaker who owns a fireworks business urged followers to defy Utah Gov. Cox’s pyro restrictions
As Utah Gov. Spencer Cox orders statewide firework restrictions to prevent new wildfires, a GOP lawmaker — who co-owns a firework business — encouraged Utahns to go ahead with pyrotechnic celebrations anyway.
Giant viruses discovered on Greenland ice sheet may slow glacial melting - Futura-Sciences
Giant viruses defy microbiological norms Lead author Laura Perini and her team at the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University identified the microorganisms during a field survey of Arctic ice. Measuring up to 2.5 micrometers in length, these viral specimens are roughly 125 times larger than conventional viral strains....
Kenya Court to Sentence Health Secretary for Defying Ebola Order
A Kenyan high court will sentence the nation’s health secretary for contempt after ruling that he ignored an order halting construction of an Ebola quarantine facility for US nationals in the East African nation.
Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph
World number one Scottie Scheffler praised playing partner Wyndham Clark for defying New York hecklers as well as formidable Shinnecock to win his second US Open title on Sunday.Scheffler settled for a share of fourth after firing a one-over par 71 to finish on 280 while Clark edged fellow American Sam Burns by one stroke for the title.
Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third law
Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary partners” to their models, they can now simulate these complex systems with unprecedented accuracy.
Amputated, one-eyed and unstoppable: how a lion stunned scientists with new hunting tricks - Futura-Sciences
A Lion’s Journey of Survival For years in Queen Elizabeth National Park, western Uganda, a gravely mutilated lion has managed to defy every prediction. Living with only three legs and a single eye, left almost entirely to his own devices, Jacob the lion somehow found a way to stay alive....
Trump hosts White House cage fights amid war and political scrutiny
Donald Trump hosts a card of seven mixed martial arts fights to be held on Sunday inside a specially built arena on the White House's South Lawn on his 80th birthday, a spectacle spotlighting his norm-defying style at a tense moment in his presidency.
Trump Will Have to Defy Court Order to Pay January 6 Rioters
A federal judge has blocked the DoJ’s anti-weaponization fund indefinitely and ordered officials to assert in writing that it won’t go forward.
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins
She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two of her Senate Republican colleagues their reelection.
Defying Trump could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Collins has managed to stay close enough to benefit politically while maintaining an independent streak. This strategy has helped her survive Trump's frequent personal attacks and his primary endorsements of opponents3.
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Maine Sen. Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump
Best team in the National League debate, Tarik Skubal trying to defy the odds & Manny Machado’s questionable stance on analytics
Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach
President Donald Trump remains the clear leader of the Republican party. Yet his grip is weakening among Republicans on Capitol Hill who’ve grown frustrated by what they view as increasingly brazen decisions in his second term.
House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders
More than a dozen GOP lawmakers defied their own leadership — and President Donald Trump — by voting with Democrats to approve a major bill to deliver billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine while imposing steep sanctions on Russia.
House passes resolution for first time to halt military action against Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying the president as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad.
Republicans defy Johnson to advance Democrat-backed Ukraine aid
House Democrats scored a rare win as lawmakers voted to advance a bipartisan Ukraine aid package with new military assistance and Russia sanctions.
Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 team continues to defy conventional logic
Every year, the story repeats: the Milwaukee Brewers are projected to be around .500 at the end of the year. Their tendency to trade away top talent is going to catch up to them. They will maybe win 80 games, but there is no way that they will be one of the best teams in [...]