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Federal Election Commission data shows that Elon Musk has contributed at least $445.77 million to Republican-aligned political action committees and groups since last year, making him the Republicans’ most prominent financial backer and the largest single-cycle political donor in modern US history, according to the report.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned that any US or Israeli threat would receive an immediate response without geographic limits, as diplomatic efforts continued to prevent a return to all-out war in the Middle East.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveBinance said it had replaced 90% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a record cryptocurrency hack and was committed to covering the remainder. The FBI attributed the attack to the North Korea-linked TraderTraitor group, while Binance said withdrawals were expected to resume on Sunday.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge ordered the Justice Department to stop threatening election workers in the final days before the midterm elections, as candidates and officials faced heightened legal and political pressure ahead of November 3.
abcnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveSouth Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs at Newlands to win the three-match Test series 2-1. Simon Harmer took a career-best six wickets for 16 runs, while Kagiso Rabada became the fastest bowler by deliveries to reach 350 Test wickets.
thestar.com.my (English) ↗＋ SaveJersey Airport said it was experiencing disruption affecting inbound flights as a result of further drone activity, marking a second night of disruption.
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