The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms
Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.
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Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.
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Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.
California-based Alef Aeronautics mocked Tesla, releasing a video of its flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster.

Tesla has unveiled an electric car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air.
Ukraine relies on Starshield, the military-grade version of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service, to fight Russia.
Officials say ability to block Russian drones restricted, while Musk says US military and president decide limits.
The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from freedom of information requirements.
The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump’s slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.
Pledge comes days before Mukesh Ambani’s low-cost Reliance Jio’s parent launches India’s largest-ever IPO.

Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of being India’s ‘real boss’ in over delays to Starlink’s entry.
The National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.