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- Reuters
Afghan opium cultivation bounces and shifts two years after ban, UN says
Opium poppy production in Afghanistan, long the world's dominant supplier of the raw material for heroin, has risen by a fifth in the second full year since the Taliban banned it but remains a fraction of pre-ban levels, a U.N. report said on Wednesday. The Taliban's supreme spiritual leader banned the cultivation of narcotics in April 2022. This year, cultivation increased an estimated 19% to 12,800 hectares (32,000 acres) and the centre of production shifted from its traditional heartland, the country's southwest, to the northeast, the latest UNODC report published on Tuesday said.
- Kansas City Star
Missouri rejects Amendment 6, which would have added on court fees for law enforcement
The amendment was rewritten after the Missouri Court of Appeals in September found the original language misleading.
- Reuters
Morning Bid: 'Trump trades' in full swing
It's been a wild ride in markets with the dollar and Wall Street futures surging while Treasuries took a beating as early results in the presidential election favoured Republican Donald Trump. Several key battleground states were still to be called, but betting sites heavily favoured Trump and the NY Times real-time forecast projected a 91% chance of him winning. Analysts generally assume Trump's plans for restricted immigration, tax cuts and sweeping tariffs if enacted would put more upward pressure on inflation and bond yields than would Harris' centre-left policies.
- Yahoo Finance Video
Bitcoin hits new record and dollar gains as Trump trade gains momentum
Bitcoin hit a new record as results from the US Presidential election improved prospects for former President Donald Trump. The crypto asset soared to $75,000 on hopes of friendlier regulation. With polls closed in all states, the US dollar posted its biggest gain since February 2023, while stock futures soared. US treasury yields jumped as investors now turn their attention to the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting Wednesday.
- The Guardian
After wild election, Americans endure night of agony awaiting results
An unprecedented campaign season is over. Now voters board another rollercoaster – this time in their living rooms
- Thomson Reuters StreetEvents
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- The Canadian Press
Utah's Republican Gov. Spencer Cox wins reelection after unexpectedly endorsing Donald Trump
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has won reelection, beating a Democratic state lawmaker to secure his second term in office.
- The Canadian Press
North Dakota's lone congressman, Republican Kelly Armstrong, to be state's next governor
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong won election as North Dakota’s next governor on Tuesday, continuing the GOP's three-decade grip on the highest job in the conservative state.
- Investor's Business Daily
Stock Market Election Reaction: Dow Jones Futures Jump, Bitcoin Hits High As Trump Leads (Live Coverage)
Stock market election reaction: Dow futures, bitcoin and more are reacting as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump votes come in.
- The Canadian Press
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota wins 4th term, defeating ex-NBA player Royce White
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won a fourth term, defeating anti-establishment Republican and former NBA player Royce White in Minnesota’s top election matchup.
- The Canadian Press
Republican US Sen. Josh Hawley wins reelection in Missouri, securing a second term
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, among former President Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters, won reelection Tuesday in Missouri by fending off a challenge from Democrat Lucas Kunce.
- Evening Standard
Republicans seize control of US Senate for first time in four years
Democrats watched their efforts to salvage their slim majority slip out of reach as tallies rolled in across a map that favoured Republicans
- The Canadian Press
Niederreiter scores twice in 900th career game as Jets beat Utah 3-0
WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter showed his veteran savvy in his 900th NHL career game on Tuesday.
- PA Media: UK News
Live: World awaits result of US election
Voting closed on Tuesday night in the tightly fought US presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
- The Canadian Press
Avalanche D Cale Makar 'tweaked something' and left the game against Seattle, Bednar says
DENVER (AP) — Colorado star defenseman Cale Makar left the Avalanche's 6-3 victory over Seattle in the middle of the second period with an undisclosed injury and returned for less that 30 seconds in the final period on Tuesday night.
- The Canadian Press
Republican US Rep. Lauren Boebert wins after switching districts in Colorado
WINDSOR, Colo. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert won a House seat Tuesday in a Colorado district where she moved midway through her term to avoid what would have been a tough reelection bid in her old district.
- The Canadian Press
The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
Republican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted. Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate, picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Top House races are focused in New York and California, where Democrats are trying to claw back some of the 10 or so seats where Republicans have made surprising gains in recent years.
- The Independent
Pessimism is mounting inside Harris HQ as experts voice concerns of early voting totals
Harris likely needs to sweep ‘Blue Wall’ states to win
- The Independent
Trump vs Harris: Live election 2024 results map as first battleground state makes a call
Follow along for live updates as the polls close Tuesday evening and the candidates race for 270 electoral votes
- The Guardian
Republican wins in Ohio and West Virginia hand party Senate control
Democratic senator Sherrod Brown is ousted as Ted Cruz retains seat in Texas