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Trump’s strength, Democrats’ message and the shutdown effect. What to watch on Election Day 2025

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WASHINGTON, November 4, 2025 (AP) — Tuesday marks the nation’s first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and his leadership and policies dominated the debate in almost every race — even though the Republican was absent from the campaign trail. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. Trump lost both last fall, but voters in each have a history of electing Republicans for statewide office. The GOP candidates have closely aligned themselves with the president, betting that his big win last year can still provide

Is it healthier to only eat until you’re 80 per cent full? Japanese philosophy of hara hachi bu

Cardiff (UK), Nov 4 (The Conversation) Some of the world’s healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of hara hachi bu — an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which instructs people to only eat until they’re around 80% full. More recently, it’s been gaining attention as a strategy for weight loss. But while hara hachi bu might emphasise eating in moderation and stopping before you’re full, it shouldn’t really be as seen as a method of dietary restriction. Rather, it represents a way of eating that can help us learn to have

Gold, silver decline as strong dollar, easing US-China tensions temper safe-haven demand

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) Gold and silver prices declined in domestic futures trade on Tuesday as a firm dollar and easing trade tensions between the US and China dampened the precious metal’s safe-haven appeal. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery decreased by Rs 836, or 0.69 per cent, to Rs 1,20,573 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 13,332 lots. Similarly, silver futures also incurred losses on the MCX. The white metal for December delivery plunged by Rs 1,558, or 1.05 per cent, to Rs 1,46,200 per kilogram in 20,939 lots. Meanwhile, the

Don’t dismiss kids’ sadness or anger. How to minimise family conflict over social media ban

Sydney, Nov 4 (The Conversation) In just over a month Australia’s social media ban will begin. From December 10, those under 16 will only be able to see publicly available content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube. They will not be able to have their own accounts. For example, they could look up Taylor Swift’s latest music video on YouTube, but they would not be able to post their own content. There are no penalties for children who access an account on an age-restricted platform, or for their parents. Platforms face fines of up to

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