US stock futures fell as Democrats made strong gains in the midterm elections, with investors reacting to the possibility of a shift in control of Congress.

The races are across the United States, and early results pointed to Democrats taking both the House and Senate, though not all outcomes were settled.

Investors are weighing what a Democratic Congress could mean for taxes, government spending and rules for industries including artificial intelligence and technology.

Concerns about tighter oversight of AI and Big Tech added pressure to technology shares, whose valuations and spending have already drawn investor attention.

Democrat James Talarico won Texas’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton, according to media projections.

The Texas state representative beat Paxton, the state’s attorney general and an ally of President Donald Trump.

The result flips a Republican-held Senate seat to the Democrats in a state Republicans have dominated for decades.

The contest drew national attention and record spending, with at least $573.2 million put toward supporting the two candidates before voting.

Kis-My-Ft2 member Taisuke Fujigaya was involved in a car crash in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward.

Fujigaya, 39, was driving when his car collided with another vehicle.

No one was injured, according to the available information.

One account says the crash happened at an intersection on October 31.

US voters are choosing which party controls Congress for the next two years, the remaining period of President Donald Trump’s term.

Republicans currently control both the House of Representatives and the Senate, while forecasts cited in coverage point to Democrats possibly winning the House and perhaps the Senate.

A change in control could affect scrutiny of Trump’s tariff and trade policies, as well as decisions on spending, borrowing and oversight of technology companies.

Investors are watching because an unexpected result could unsettle markets, while an outcome already expected may have little effect.

Google will turn off AI tools by default for K-12 student accounts using its education services.

The tools include Gemini, Gemini Notebook and Gemini in Classroom, and school administrators must choose whether to enable them.

Reports differed on whether schools can keep Search without AI: some said rejecting AI would also remove Google Search, while Google later said schools can switch the services on or off individually.

Google says Search and AI are closely connected and is also promoting Guided Learning, a study tool designed to guide students through problems step by step.

Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten missed practice for a second straight day on Tuesday because of ankle and foot injuries.

His status matters ahead of Jacksonville’s game against the Ravens, though no decision on his availability is given.

Tuten has produced 104 rushing yards and two touchdowns, plus 55 receiving yards and another score.

Defensive end Travon Walker, who left Sunday’s win over the Colts with a rib injury, moved up to limited practice.

Ramayana: Part One has passed 7 crore rupees in Indian advance bookings ahead of its scheduled November 5, 2026 release.

The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.

It is the first instalment of a two-part adaptation of the Indian epic, with the second part planned for Diwali 2027.

Booking figures differ between updates: an earlier tally put sales at about 4.78 crore rupees, while later figures were just over 7 crore.

Angela Rimmer spent more than $5,000 on private menopause care after symptoms affected her ability to work and care for her family in Ontario.

Her treatment included hormone therapy, appointments, tests and prescriptions, which she paid for herself because her province does not cover them.

Many Canadian women face barriers to getting care, including a shortage of family doctors, long waits for specialists and limited menopause training among doctors.

More than five million Canadian women are aged 40 to 60, and most will experience menopause symptoms, but four in 10 women do not know where to seek treatment, according to a survey cited in the story.