https://divergence.news/event/20851Divergenceen2026-11-02T22:34:52.768985+00:00Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump approval near record low ahead of midterm elections https://divergence.news/event/20847Divergenceen2026-11-02T22:01:49.980372+00:00Former Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta sues Justice Department officials, alleging he was forced out over resistance to politically motivated cases. https://divergence.news/event/20845Divergenceen2026-11-02T21:28:16.998703+00:00A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking Harvard University admissions records. https://divergence.news/event/20842Divergenceen2026-11-02T20:22:11.548673+00:00Trump delivers final midterm campaign speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool https://divergence.news/event/20839Divergenceen2026-11-02T19:15:37.720564+00:00Snap settles with two teens in bellwether social media addiction trial before opening arguments https://divergence.news/event/20837Divergenceen2026-11-02T18:41:37.859937+00:00German Chancellor Merz says Germany's next president should be a woman https://divergence.news/event/20835Divergenceen2026-11-02T18:41:37.825675+00:00Russian airstrikes on an aid distribution centre in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, killed at least 24 people, according to Ukrainian authorities. https://divergence.news/event/20834Divergenceen2026-11-02T18:08:05.652931+00:00Anthropic makes news on multiple fronts ahead of its IPO, including political donations, spending commitments, revenue trends, and valuation talks. https://divergence.news/event/20833Divergenceen2026-11-02T18:08:05.636869+00:00Oil prices fell more than 6% on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, lifting Wall Street stocks ahead of US midterm elections. https://divergence.news/event/20831Divergenceen2026-11-02T17:34:54.083914+00:00ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 55.5 in October 2026, marking a tenth consecutive month of expansion https://divergence.news/event/20827Divergenceen2026-11-02T17:01:25.007759+00:00Federal magistrate judge dismissed criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigations https://divergence.news/event/20826Divergenceen2026-11-02T17:01:24.992432+00:00Trump administration asks Supreme Court to order California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots before midterms https://divergence.news/event/20824Divergenceen2026-11-02T16:26:17.134747+00:00NYC Mayor Mamdani threatens to sue the Trump administration over ICE use of city-owned parking lots for enforcement operations https://divergence.news/event/20823Divergenceen2026-11-02T16:26:17.124104+00:00Bruce Springsteen endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race on eve of Election Day https://divergence.news/event/20818Divergenceen2026-11-02T15:19:01.709340+00:00Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation after coalition budget talks failed, with King Philippe withholding a decision. https://divergence.news/event/20817Divergenceen2026-11-02T15:19:01.698929+00:00Martha Stewart apologized after backlash over a Halloween costume depicting a homeless person https://divergence.news/event/20811Divergenceen2026-11-02T14:45:55.268817+00:00King Charles and Queen Camilla were caught in a rainstorm during a royal tour, and Charles was initially left without an umbrella. https://divergence.news/event/20810Divergenceen2026-11-02T13:08:45.008815+00:00Marvell agrees to acquire Lumentum in a $115 billion all-stock deal. https://divergence.news/event/20809Divergenceen2026-11-02T13:08:44.993830+00:00A University of Michigan student was arrested after shoving Jewish conservative activist Liz Benichou to the ground at a campus political event. https://divergence.news/event/20807Divergenceen2026-11-02T11:31:40.360950+00:00French high school protests resume on a smaller scale as students return from a two-week break https://divergence.news/event/20805Divergenceen2026-11-02T10:26:58.310416+00:00Supermarket refrigeration systems in multiple European countries experienced overnight temperature spikes suspected to be cyberattacks. https://divergence.news/event/20803Divergenceen2026-11-02T10:26:58.287010+00:00Vice President JD Vance campaigns for Republicans on the eve of the 2026 midterm elections https://divergence.news/event/20802Divergenceen2026-11-02T09:22:02.960037+00:00India evacuates thousands in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Murasu approaches, a week after Cyclone Arnab killed six https://divergence.news/event/20801Divergenceen2026-11-02T08:18:17.202962+00:00Australian author Craig Silvey sentenced to seven months in jail for child exploitation material offences https://divergence.news/event/20800Divergenceen2026-11-02T07:46:23.656426+00:00Bangladeshi garment workers protest for higher minimum wage as factories face disruption https://divergence.news/event/20798Divergenceen2026-11-02T04:32:54.711376+00:00A localized ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region around Oleshky ended and fighting resumed. https://divergence.news/event/20797Divergenceen2026-11-02T04:32:54.699266+00:00New South Wales police launch Armed Response Command patrols in Sydney following the Bondi Beach attack https://divergence.news/event/20793Divergenceen2026-11-02T02:22:59.769285+00:00Ukraine and Russia both report cyberattacks on their emergency alert apps https://divergence.news/event/20790Divergenceen2026-11-01T23:09:35.935296+00:00Kimi Antonelli wins the 2026 Formula One drivers' championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest champion in F1 history. https://divergence.news/event/20787Divergenceen2026-11-01T22:04:00.852378+00:00Las Vegas Raiders beat New York Jets 38-33 as Kirk Cousins throws three touchdown passes and runs for another https://divergence.news/event/20783Divergenceen2026-11-01T20:56:15.660316+00:00A Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board. https://divergence.news/event/20779Divergenceen2026-11-01T19:18:14.931714+00:00Exit polls show acting President Iliana Yotova winning Bulgaria's presidential runoff https://divergence.news/event/20776Divergenceen2026-11-01T18:44:21.471248+00:00Trump and Netanyahu discuss whether to resume strikes on Iran after US midterms https://divergence.news/event/20775Divergenceen2026-11-01T18:44:21.425775+00:00Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering a stroke https://divergence.news/event/20774Divergenceen2026-11-01T18:44:21.407809+00:00Qatar mediates indirect US-Iran talks for a third day to prevent renewed strikes and reopen the Strait of Hormuz https://divergence.news/event/20772Divergenceen2026-11-01T18:44:21.355454+00:00Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. https://divergence.news/event/20771Divergenceen2026-11-01T17:41:14.889930+00:00Halloween riots in Frankfurt cause store damage, looting, and injuries to over 100 police officers https://divergence.news/event/20770Divergenceen2026-11-01T17:41:14.879284+00:00Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Senate two days before the midterm election https://divergence.news/event/20768Divergenceen2026-11-01T17:41:14.854366+00:00Andreas Almgren and Sheila Chepkirui win the 2026 New York City Marathon https://divergence.news/event/20767Divergenceen2026-11-01T17:08:52.390368+00:00Russia detains a minor over an alleged plot to attack Moscow's Tsaritsyno park after a US tip-off. https://divergence.news/event/20766Divergenceen2026-11-01T14:56:34.256806+00:00French prosecutors open attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs thrown at police during nationwide cost-of-living protests https://divergence.news/event/20763Divergenceen2026-11-01T14:23:39.356387+00:00Two foreign nationals died and two were injured in a suspected electrical incident at a hotel pool in Bengaluru, India. https://divergence.news/event/20762Divergenceen2026-11-01T14:23:39.345706+00:00US midterm elections approach with voting on Tuesday https://divergence.news/event/20761Divergenceen2026-11-01T14:23:39.331393+00:00Israeli strikes across Gaza kill multiple Palestinians, with casualty counts varying by source https://divergence.news/event/20760Divergenceen2026-11-01T12:16:37.302092+00:00ACA open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins November 1, 2026, amid premium increases and declining enrollment https://divergence.news/event/20759Divergenceen2026-11-01T11:44:12.343424+00:00Portuguese police clear housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, arresting 13 and injuring dozens https://divergence.news/event/20758Divergenceen2026-11-01T06:26:02.653527+00:00India's opposition bloc holds a major rally in New Delhi demanding the election commissioner's resignation over voter roll revisions. https://divergence.news/event/20757Divergenceen2026-11-01T04:17:09.935025+00:00New York City Mayor Mamdani says Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a Ghanaian teenager killed in the Bronx https://divergence.news/event/20756Divergenceen2026-11-01T02:40:34.309760+00:00Toronto Maple Leafs beat Vancouver Canucks 4-2 in NHL game https://divergence.news/event/20755Divergenceen2026-11-01T02:40:34.300441+00:00Montreal Canadiens beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 for their fifth straight win https://divergence.news/event/20754Divergenceen2026-11-01T02:40:34.289568+00:00Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship, beating Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 https://divergence.news/event/20753Divergenceen2026-10-31T23:22:45.365495+00:00Lewis Hamilton takes his first Ferrari pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix https://divergence.news/event/20752Divergenceen2026-10-31T23:22:45.353908+00:00Poland's Tusk government suspends Constitutional Tribunal chief, prompting presidential and street opposition https://divergence.news/event/20751Divergenceen2026-10-31T20:39:20.500269+00:00Federal judge dismisses Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal with prejudice. https://divergence.news/event/20749Divergenceen2026-10-31T19:30:14.316513+00:00Jessica Lange said in a Rolling Stone interview that her acting career may be ending. https://divergence.news/event/20748Divergenceen2026-10-31T19:30:14.303810+00:00UK police arrested protesters outside the US Embassy in London for expressing support of the banned group Palestine Action, ahead of a Supreme Court appeal. https://divergence.news/event/20746Divergenceen2026-10-31T17:50:01.578432+00:00Youth-led "Gen Z regelt" protests take place across dozens of German cities on October 31, 2026, with clashes between police and some demonstrators in several cities. https://divergence.news/event/20744Divergenceen2026-10-31T16:10:32.009857+00:00Binance says it has covered 90% of assets stolen in a $6.3 billion hack https://divergence.news/event/20743Divergenceen2026-10-31T16:10:31.997862+00:00Virginia and Washington, D.C., sue to block construction of Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch. https://divergence.news/event/20741Divergenceen2026-10-31T15:35:21.288679+00:00Pope Leo XIV met Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams at the Vatican ahead of their season-opening games in Rome https://divergence.news/event/20740Divergenceen2026-10-31T15:35:21.273802+00:00Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League, with Lisandro Martinez sent off, intensifying pressure on manager Michael Carrick. https://divergence.news/event/20739Divergenceen2026-10-31T15:00:49.437680+00:00Trump campaigns in Iowa and Kansas in the final weekend before the 2026 midterm elections https://divergence.news/event/20736Divergenceen2026-10-31T12:13:12.586165+00:00UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to a formal apology for Britain's role in slavery but ruled out financial reparations. https://divergence.news/event/20735Divergenceen2026-10-31T12:13:12.576393+00:00Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement ordering military commanders to prepare an unrestricted response to any renewed US or Israeli attack. https://divergence.news/event/20734Divergenceen2026-10-31T12:13:12.565825+00:00A shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California killed one person and wounded six others. https://divergence.news/event/20731Divergenceen2026-10-31T05:39:07.361937+00:00Warriors erase 25-point deficit to beat Lakers 112-95 https://divergence.news/event/20730Divergenceen2026-10-31T03:26:03.971841+00:00El-Sayed campaign asks Rep. Haley Stevens to skip remaining campaign events days before Michigan Senate election https://divergence.news/event/20729Divergenceen2026-10-31T02:52:49.928841+00:00Federal judges in California block Justice Department efforts to set aside disputed ballots and stop threats against election officials https://divergence.news/event/20727Divergenceen2026-10-31T00:40:03.346431+00:00OpenAI reduced the target for its latest funding round by $10 billion, according to the Financial Times. https://divergence.news/event/20726Divergenceen2026-10-31T00:40:03.330041+00:00Federal prosecutors review Lewiston, Maine early-voting footage showing aides assisting Somali voters