Top 7 stories of November 5, 2026

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   Democrats Reach 51 Seats to Win Senate Majority

   Democrats reached 51 seats in the U.S. Senate, giving them a majority, according to unofficial results from the 2026 midterm elections.

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   Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race

   Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, according to projections. He is set to become the first Muslim American elected to the U.S. Senate.

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   Hackers tamper with French blood agency cold rooms

   Hackers targeted a contractor to the French Blood Establishment, altering cold-room settings for blood products and samples. The agency reported no identified health impact.

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   Real Madrid proposes Nadal for board seat

   Real Madrid has proposed Rafael Nadal for a place on its board. Club members will vote on ratifying the appointment at the assembly on November 21.

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   Indonesia detains three police officials over alleged wiretapping

   Indonesian authorities detained three senior police officials on suspicion of illegally wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures between 2025 and 2026.

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   Arsenal Beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in Champions League

   Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League, with Noni Madueke scoring and Viktor Gyökeres adding a goal and an assist.

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   CVS Health plans to split drugstores from insurance business

   CVS Health plans to separate its more than 9,000 drugstores into one company and keep its Aetna insurance and pharmacy benefit businesses in another. The split is planned for 2028.

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